(2024-08-09). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-09). Iran Exports over $724 Million of Non-Oil Products to Afghanistan in 4 Months. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — More than $724 million of products were exported from Iran to Afghanistan in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).
(2024-08-09). Saravi Happy to Get Revenge on Aleksanyan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Mohammad Hadi Saravi notched his first win in four career meetings with superstar Artur Aleksanyan of Armenia, and it couldn't have come at a better time or place.
(2024-08-09). Japan's Prime Minister Cancels Visit Amid Increased Earthquake Risk. devdiscourse.com Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has cancelled plans to visit Central Asia, following an unprecedented warning from the Japan Meteorological Agency about an increased risk of a major Pacific coast earthquake. This marks the agency's first-ever advisory of this kind, following a 7.1 magnitude quake on Kyushu island.
(2024-08-09). As War Widens, US Assets Become Easy Targets. popularresistance.org During a White House press conference on 31 July, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby underscored the US commitment to maintaining readiness to protect its security interests in West Asia. | We have and will maintain a level of readiness to preserve our national security interests in the region. It's not like we take a blind eye to what Iran is capable of doing and has shown their capability of doing in the region. | His comments came amid spiked regional tensions, the highest since 7 October. Protecting Washington's interests in the Levant and the Persian Gulf is a top priority for the Biden administr…
(2024-08-09). Indonesia celebrates first Olympic golds outside badminton. aljazeera.com Golden day in Paris for Southeast Asian nation as speed climber Veddriq Leonardo and weightlifter Rizki Juniansyah win.
(2024-08-09). Japan PM scraps Central Asia trip after 'megaquake' warning. aljazeera.com Fumio Kishida says he will remain in Japan after experts warn of higher than usual risk along Nankai Trough.
(2024-08-09). Guangzhou residents mourn iconic elephant. ecns.cn Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is mourning the loss of Bao Long, a beloved Asian elephant who resided at Guangzhou Zoo for nearly five decades.
(2024-08-09). Working together to address Africa's health challenges and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). icrc.org —ICRC holds session at the Global Health Forum of Boao Forum for Asia…
(2024-08-09). Zelensky wants Russia to 'feel' the war as Ukraine presses cross-border attack. scmp.com A major incursion into the Kursk region has stretched into its third day, with pro-Kyiv forces advancing up to 10km (six miles) into Russia.
(2024-08-09). Zelensky wants Russia to 'feel' the war as Ukraine presses cross-border attack. scmp.com Ukraine pressed on with a major cross-border incursion into Russia on Friday, also launching a significant air attack on a Russian airfield hundreds of kilometres behind the front lines.
(2024-08-09). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Macron gives Pacific mission to Kanaky New Caledonia green light, says diplomat. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor France has approved a high-level Pacific "fact-finding mission" to New Caledonia to gather information from all sides involved in the ongoing crisis. "We are welcoming a mission of the troika for a fact-finding mission in New Caledonia before the [Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting]," the French Ambassador to…
(2024-08-09). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-09). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Indonesian human rights groups seek independent probe of NZ pilot's death in Papua. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Victor Mambor in Jayapura and Pizaro Gozali Idrus in Jakarta Indonesian human rights groups have called for an independent investigation into the death of a New Zealand helicopter pilot in a remote part of Papua province earlier this week. The pilot, identified as Glen Malcolm Conning, was reportedly killed by an armed group shortly…
(2024-08-09). Advocate slams NZ snub of Nagasaki peace tribute as 'outrageous'. asiapacificreport.nz By Mick Hall A leading peace campaigner is calling Aotearoa New Zealand's decision to stay away from a peace event in Nagasaki paying tribute to victims of the Japanese city's 1945 nuclear bombing "outrageous". Former trade union leader Robert Reid said New Zealand could have acted as a strong independent Pacific voice by attending today's…
(2024-08-09). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Shenzhen to issue new offshore bonds in HK. ecns.cn The Shenzhen municipal government in Guangdong province will issue offshore renminbi-denominated bonds in Hong Kong for the fourth time since 2021.
(2024-08-09). The world is indeed open to hearing about the real Hong Kong. scmp.com While the government has urged people to tell the world good stories about Hong Kong, we must be frank about the city's challenges too.
(2024-08-09). Air India suspends flights to and from Israel through October 24. haaretz.com The Delhi-based airline became the latest to cancel flights, joining EasyJet which announced it wouldn't return to Tel Aviv until Spring 2025…
(2024-08-09). Indian exports, small businesses hit by Bangladesh unrest. aljazeera.com Bilateral trade relations between India and Bangladesh have been drastically affected due to the current violence.
(2024-08-09). Misleading reports of attacks on Bangladesh Hindus circulates in India. aljazeera.com Several Indian media outlets have circulated videos claiming that Hindus are being targeted in Bangladesh.
(2024-08-09). Supreme Court rules against Mumbai college Hijab ban, upholds students' right to religious dress. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The Supreme Court of India has partly stayed a Mumbai college's circular banning the hijab, burqa, cap, and naqab on campus, affirming that girl students should have the freedom to choose their attire. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar, ruled that educational institutions cannot impose restrictions on students' …
(2024-08-09). India sends donations to Cuba for production of antibiotics. plenglish.com Havana, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) India donated to Cuba 80 tons of active pharmaceutical ingredients for the production of oral and injectable antibiotics, which, according to press reports, will provide a six-to-12-month supply of these medicines.
(2024-08-09). Rescue operations underway after landslides in India kill over 160. presstv.ir Nearly 1,000 people have been rescued after landslides in the hills of Wayanad district in India's Kerala state.
(2024-08-09). Quit India Movement: A Unique Model of Non-Violent Resistance. ummid.com How Quit India Movement, a non-violent resistance, was made possible amidst a raging World War certainly demands serious analysis, if only to give those intellectuals who fixated on the Indian role in violence in 1942 (and also in 1857) a much-needed perspective.
(2024-08-09). Wrestler Vinesh Phogat exits Paris Olympics, India in shock. ummid.com Ace Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat had an unfortunate exit from the 2024 Paris Olympics Wednesday when she was just a match away from the Gold, leaving the whole Indian nation in shock and disbelief.
(2024-08-09). Bangladesh: Images show Muslims guarding Temples amid reports of attacks on Hindus. ummid.com Responding to the reports by a section of the mainstream Indian media that Bangladeshi Hindus are being attacked amid the anti-government protests, local journalists and students have shared photos and videos showing Muslims protecting temples that have gone viral on social media.
(2024-08-09). Bangladesh Hindu leader: BNP, Jamaat ensured Temples, Hindus are not targeted. ummid.com Categorically refuting the reports in a section of Indian Media about attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus, the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote said the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ensured the safety of their homes and Hindu places of worship.
(2024-08-09). India hails 'Groups' protecting Bangladeshi Hindus, Temples. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday hailed protection provided to Temples and Hindus by Muslim students and organizations during the anti-government protests in Bangladesh which forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country.
(2024-08-09). Waqf Amendment Bill: Hidden Agenda to Further 'Pulverize' Indian Muslims. ummid.com The latest move by the BJP government to make amendments to the Waqf Act of 1995 is on the lines of the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Citizen Register (NCR) which has a huge bearing on Indian Muslims.
(2024-08-09). What if Yunus demands India to extradite Sheikh Hasina? ummid.com The delay in ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina seeking asylum or stay in destination to North America, the United Kingdom or Europe, has caused the elites in India's South Block and Indian Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi to bite their nails.
(2024-08-09). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.
(2024-08-09). Arshad Nadeem Makes History with Sensational Javelin Throw Victory. devdiscourse.com In a stunning display of athleticism, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem has outshone his Indian rival Neeraj Chopra to claim the Olympic gold in javelin throw. Nadeem's record-breaking throw of 92.97 meters has sparked renewed interest and excitement in sports amongst the youth of both neighboring countries.
(2024-08-09). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.
(2024-08-09). Reanuda empresa farmacéutica producción de antibióticos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) La empresa Farmacéutica 8 de Marzo reanudó la producción de antibióticos orales e incrementó las capacidades para los inyectables, tras la entrega de cerca de 80 toneladas de materias primas, como parte de una contribución del Gobierno de la India.
(2024-08-09). ONU por preservar comunidades indígenas en aislamiento voluntario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) El Día Mundial de los Pueblos Indígenas insta hoy a proteger los derechos de las 200 comunidades en aislamiento voluntario localizadas en Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papúa Nueva Guinea, Perú y Venezuela.
(2024-08-09). Democracy Now! 2024-08-09 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home | Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC J…
(2024-08-09). Democracy Now! 2024-08-09 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action; Police Raid Home | Headlines for August 09, 2024; "New Dawn" in Bangladesh? Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as PM After Student Protests; "Uncommitted" Co-Chair Layla Elabed on Meeting Kamala Harris, Pressing VP for Arms Embargo on Israel; NYC J…
(2024-08-09). Nobel Peace Laureate Muhammad Yunus Sworn In as Bangladesh's Prime Minister. truthout.org We go to Dhaka for an update as Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus is sworn in to lead Bangladesh's caretaker government just days after the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled the country amid a wave of student-led protests over inequality and corruption. Yunus is known as the "banker to the poor" and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his work… |
(2024-08-09). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-09). The Conundrums of Bangladeshi Politics. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-09). China welcomes Bangladesh's interim government. ecns.cn On Friday, China welcomed Bangladesh in forming an interim government, saying it respects the development path independently chosen by the Bangladeshi people.
(2024-08-09). PM seeks to deepen Pakistan, Bangladesh cooperation after Yunus takes charge. geo.tv 
A combination of images showing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. — APP/Reuters/FilesYunus became chief advisor of Bangladesh's interim government.Nobel laureate took oath after returning to Bangladesh from Paris. His appointment followed violent…
(2024-08-09). Sheikh Hasina 'to return to Bangladesh' once interim govt announces election. geo.tv 
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reviews an honour guard at the Government House, during her visit to Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 26, 2024. — ReutersNot clear whether Sheikh Hasina will compete in elections.Hasina's Awami League party doesn't feature in interim govt.She…
(2024-08-09). The conundrums of Bangladeshi politics. mronline.org 
Vijay Prashad reflects on the last several weeks in Bangladesh of protests and convulsions, which culminated in the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
(2024-08-09). Throwback Events Bangladesh. ummid.com Amidst the ongoing turmoil in Bangladesh, it is important to remember the extremely important and at the same time extremely tragic events in Bangladesh in 1975. Read on…
(2024-08-09). Sheikh Hasina flees Bangladesh after students storm palace. ummid.com Sheikh Hasina Monday August 05, 2024 resigned as Prime Minister and fled from Bangladesh after protesting students supported by local masses stormed the palace.
(2024-08-09). From Quotas to Quakes: Student Protests That Changed Nations. devdiscourse.com In Bangladesh, weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs evolved into a nationwide uprising, forcing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country and resign.
(2024-08-09). US Policy: Let Israel Escalate Against Iran, Then Tell Iran Not To Escalate Back. caitlinjohnstone.com.au In an article titled " "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escal…
(2024-08-09). Will United States Lead A War Against Iran? ummid.com Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations, which killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
(2024-08-09). Hezbollah wants freedom to attack Israel, but Iran has strategic interests to consider. haaretz.com Hezbollah's retaliation could have critical implications for Iran's position in Lebanon and beyond…
onlineopinion.com.au (2024-08-08). Netanyahu is dragging Israel down on his catastrophic journey to hellHow has Israel reached this point of utter despair and terrifying uncertainty? How is it possible that after 76 years of existence, Israel's relations with the Palestinians have reached a new nadir? How on earth is Israel now facing inescapably coordinated attacks by Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis, and other militant Islamist groups? How is it conceivable that Israel has alienated its closest ally and protector-the United States – to a degree never seen before? How has Israel become a rogue state, a pariah that has lost its morals and is putting Jewish values to shame? How is it imaginable that Israel today is governed by a bunch of criminals, fascists, warmongers, and messianic extremists who are destroying the country brick by brick, causing irreversible damage that will impact generations to come? And how has Israel reached this point of dire social and political schism and divisiveness, which is consuming the country from within, exposing its vulnerability and dreadful lack of cohesion and unity of purpose? The answer to these troubling generational questions is NETANYAHU.
(2024-08-09). Facing Threats From Iran and Hezbollah, Is Israel's North Prepared? themedialine.org 
(2024-08-09). Israel's enemies seek revenge, but not so harsh as to start all-out war. haaretz.com The public in Israel is taking seriously the threats by Iran and Hezbollah to unleash a missile and drone attack on the domestic front, and Netanyahu is not willing to make the compromises required for a deal that would bring the war closer to an end…
(2024-08-09). Houthis Confirm 'Axis Of Resistance' Blitz Against Israel; Reveal Why Iran Hasn't Attacked Yet. hindustantimes.com Yemen-based Houthi rebels have announced plans to join Iran's anticipated attack on Israel. Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said the group will coordinate with other Iranian proxies in "any joint operation." He explained that the delay in Iran's attack on Israel is a 'strategic move' to ensure a stronger and more effective response. Al-Houthi also claimed that Israel is in a state of fear following its recent escalations.
(2024-08-09). US Policy: Let Israel Escalate Against Iran, Then Tell Iran Not To Escalate Back. thealtworld.com 
In an article titled " "The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they do a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high," an anonymous US official told The Wall Street Journal, adding that "there is a serious…
(2024-08-09). Iran Warns of Israeli Threat to Islamic World. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri cautioned that Israel poses a danger not only to Palestinians but to the entire Islamic Ummah, urging Islamic nations to strengthen their ties against common enemies.
(2024-08-09). Iran may dump revenge attack plan against Israel in exchange for Gaza ceasefire. muslimmirror.com Jeddah : In a last-ditch effort to quell Iran's seething rage against Israel over the assassination of Hamas' political leader in Tehran, leaders from Middle Eastern countries gathered at an emergency summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah to explore peace options, CNN reported. But could Tehran instead be prepared to pull …
(2024-08-09). Why Iran Hasn't Attacked Israel Yet Over Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination | Top 4 Reasons Explained. hindustantimes.com The killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31 has sparked fears of a fresh war in the Middle East. Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said that it is Iran's "duty to avenge the martyr's blood." However, Iran has not acted on its vow to "punish Israel" over Haniyeh's killing yet. Some reports now suggest that Iran may be mulling to scrap its plan to strike Israel. Watch this video to know the top 4 reasons why Iran hasn't attacked Israel yet.
(2024-08-09). OIC holds Tel Aviv responsible for assassination and urges end to support for Israel. ecns.cn The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held Israel responsible for the attack on Hamas leader while affirming Iran's right to retaliate in an Iran-initiated emergency meeting.
(2024-08-09). Iran's crushing revenge, heroic resistance to expedite Israel's annihilation: Quds Force chief. presstv.ir An Iranian commander says says Iran's harsh punishment of the Israeli regime for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, and anti-occupation struggle by the regional resistance front will speed up the Israeli regime's elimination.
(2024-08-09). Iran's Chilling Warning To Arab World Against Backing Israel: 'Security Of All Muslim States…'. hindustantimes.com Iran has issued a strong warning to the Arab world ahead of a potential attack on Israel. Iranian acting Iranian FM Ali Bagheri Kani labeled Israel as an "evil entity" threatening the entire Muslim world and condemned its assassination policy as a strategic threat. His remarks came during a meeting with Pakistan's FM in Jeddah on August 6, where Kani praised Pakistan's support for Iran.
(2024-08-09). Israel's Isolation Worsens after Assassination of Hamas Leader Haniyeh: Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Baqeri said on Thursday that Israel's political isolation has deepened following international condemnation of the assassination of Hamas Political Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
(2024-08-09). Sinwar's appointment proves path of resistance 'eternal': Leader's advisor. presstv.ir The appointment of Yahya Sinwar as Hamas's new political leader signifies that Palestinians remain committed to resisting the Israeli regime and liberating Al-Quds, says Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
(2024-08-09). U.S. Issues 'Dire Consequences' Warning To Iran Over 'Punish Israel' Plan; Threatens To Target… hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-09). Iran's president trying to dissuade generals from striking Tel Aviv and avert all-out war, report says. haaretz.com Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported that Iranin President Masoud Pezeshkian opposes the Revolutionary Guards' desire to attack military sites in Israel's economic capital and other cities…
(2024-08-09). Iran Attack Fear? Israeli Security Cabinet Holds Meeting In Underground Bunker | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Israeli security cabinet held a meeting inside a bunker in Tel Aviv on August 8 amid fear of Iran's revenge strike to avenge Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. The cabinet met in the underground command room of the Kirya military headquarters. This was the first time such a meeting was held there since the night of April 13-14, when Iran launched some 300 missiles and drones at Israel.
(2024-08-09). Iran Criticizes Islamic Nations' Silence on Israeli War in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani expressed dismay over the inaction of Islamic countries in defending Palestine, particularly in light of the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza that continues to result in widespread casualties.
(2024-08-09). Iran hackers 'targeting US officials before election': Microsoft. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Syria: Fighting in eastern Deir Ez-zor kills at least 13. newarab.com 
Fighting between Six children were among the victims of intense shelling of Dahla in the eastern province of Deir Ez-zor, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. | Fighting erupted on Wednesday when pro-Iranian fighters attacked Kurdish-held areas, according to the Britain-bas…
(2024-08-09). Haniyeh's assassination violates UN charter, escalates regional conflict: Chinese foreign minister. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has strongly condemned the assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, calling the incident a violation of international norms and the UN Charter. Wang expressed deep concern over the assassination, which took place on July 31 in Tehran, Iran, warning that it has escalated tensions in …
(2024-08-09). Paris Olympics: Iran's Barkhordari cruises into taekwondo 80kg final, eyes gold. presstv.ir Iran's Mehran Barkhordari beats South Korea's Seo Geon-woo 2-1 in taekwondo men's 80kg semifinals at the Paris Olympics to head to a gold medal match, guaranteeing another medal for his country.
(2024-08-09). Arbaeen 2024: Iranian pilgrims join million-strong march. presstv.ir Iran's Interior Minister has confirmed that the country's borders are "fully prepared" to facilitate the movement of pilgrims for this year's Arbaeen procession.
(2024-08-09). Paris Olympics: Iran's Greco-Roman wrestlers win gold, silver medals. presstv.ir Paris Olympics: Iran's Greco-Roman wrestlers Esmaeili wins gold and Mohmadi settles for silver…
(2024-08-09). IRGC Navy says new AI-based equipment enhanced precision in pinpoint operations. presstv.ir The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy hails the enhanced level of precision and surgical strike capabilities of the force's new equipment.
(2024-08-09). Iran rejects Microsoft claim about attempts to influence US elections. presstv.ir Iran's permanent mission to the UN denies Microsoft report about the country's attempts to accelerate its cyber activities to influence the 2024 US presidential election.
(2024-08-09). IRGC releases footage of surveilling US warships at Strait of Hormuz. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC Navy has released new footage showing surveillance of US and allied navy vessels in the Persian Gulf.
(2024-08-09). Iran and Tajikistan introduce visa-free regime. tvbrics.com 
Simplified rules of mutual travel for residents of these countries start to operate from 10 August…
(2024-08-09). IRGC Commander Stresses Expansive Engagement Capabilities against Enemies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami emphasized the importance of engaging enemies from "zero distance to great depths" during a ceremony for the IRGC's naval force, underscoring Iran's maritime defense strategy.
(2024-08-09). Iranian Hackers Target High-Ranking US Campaign Official, Microsoft Reports. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-09). Iran is accelerating cyber activity that appears meant to influence US election: Microsoft. scmp.com The findings in Microsoft 's newest threat intelligence report show how Iran, which has been active in recent US elections, is evolving its tactics for another election that is likely to have global implications.
(2024-08-09). Iranian Greco-Roman Wrestler Esmaeili Collects Gold: Paris 2024. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Saeid Esmaeili of Iran won a gold medal in the men's Greco-Roman 67kg of the 2024 Olympic Games Thursday night.
(2024-08-09). Rendirán tributo a cubanos asesinados durante dictadura en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) Trabajadores y diplomáticos cubanos en Argentina rendirán hoy tributo a sus connacionales Jesús Cejas y Crescencio Galañena, asesinados hace 48 años durante la última dictadura cívico-militar en este país (1976-1983).
(2024-08-09). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-08-09). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-08-09). Yemeni, Iraqi Forces Conduct Joint Operation Against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemeni Armed Forces and the Islamic Resistance in Iraq carried out a coordinated attack against the Israeli regime in retaliation for the genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-09). Iraq: Photography Award 2024. icrc.org International Committee of the Red Cross & Iraqi Red Crescent Society…
(2024-08-09). Israel continues to systematically massacre and starve Palestinians in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) launched several aerial attacks across Gaza on Thursday, August 8. At least 32 Palestinians have been killed and dozens of others were injured in the airstrikes, including children. | The airstrikes targeted
(2024-08-09). Zionism on the Brink: The Gaza War Beyond Netanyahu. counterpunch.org 
The idea that the war on Gaza is essentially waged and sustained by and for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has, for long, dominated political analyses on the subject. The notion is often kept alive by public opinion inside Israel. Most polls produced since the start of the Israeli genocide on Gaza suggest that an
(2024-08-09). We Must Oppose Israel's Dangerous Gamble Before It's Too Late. counterpunch.org Following World War II, Albert Camus posed a "formidable gamble" to those who had survived a tragedy of immense proportions. "We're in history up to our necks," he observed, yet we must wager that "words are more powerful than munitions." "Leave or die" are the horrid words threatening largely unprotected Palestinian civilians in Gaza as dismayed populations
(2024-08-09). The World Court Has Ended The Oslo Ruse. popularresistance.org Israel is on trial for genocide in the International Court of Justice (the ICJ). The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested arrest warrants for Israel's leaders for crimes against humanity. Millions of people across the globe, Palestinians, Jews, Muslims, Christians, students, workers, and others, are mobilized to challenge Israeli settler-colonialism, apartheid, and genocide. The 76-year-old wall of impunity, built brick-by-brick by the US, the UK, and other Western governments, is beginning to crumble. | Further evidence of this came on July 19 when, in a stunning advisory opinion, t…
(2024-08-09). 'Everything is legitimate': Israeli leaders defend soldiers accused of rape. aljazeera.com Israeli society is divided over arrest of 10 soldiers for brutal gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner caught on video.
(2024-08-09). Hezbollah Targets Israeli Military Sites in Retaliation for Southern Lebanon Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hezbollah fighters have launched multiple attacks on Israeli military installations in the northern Israeli-occupied territories, retaliating for recent Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese towns and villages, the group said on Thursday.
(2024-08-09). War on Gaza: Israel advances into Khan Younis after mediators call for ceasefire summit. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israel advances into Khan Younis after mediators call for ceasefire summit | US, Qatar and Egypt urge Hamas and Israel to finalise the deal on the table during a meeting scheduled for next week | | Mourners pray beside the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes at Nasser Hosp…
(2024-08-09). 'Israel' announces start of ground operation east of Khan Yunis and launches more than 30 air strikes during the last hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-09). Faded photos of dead young Israelis and dust everywhere: a visit to the Nova site. haaretz.com Ten months after the massacre, only artillery fire from Gaza cuts through the silence and spontaneous memorial corners have cropped up at the site near Kibbutz Re'im…
(2024-08-09). Hezbollah says targeted Israeli Iron Dome missile systems. presstv.ir Hezbollah fighters have conducted multiple operations at the northern side of the Israeli-occupied territories, targeting various military installations.
(2024-08-09). Hezbollah says scores 'direct hit' on Israeli troopers in 'Dovev Barracks'. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement carries out yet another retaliatory strike against the Israeli forces deployed in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-08-09). Lebanon proposes additional LAF troops in south to restore calm. newarab.com 
The Lebanese government has circulated a detailed proposal to all its diplomatic missions abroad, outlining what it says is a plan aimed at achieving long-term stability in southern This initiative, which includes pledging to deploy more Lebanese army personnel through a new recruitment campaign into the border region, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in south Lebanon. | This proposal marks the first time the Lebanese go…
(2024-08-09). Reports: Two Hamas members killed in Israeli-attributed airstrike in Lebanon's Sidon. haaretz.com Israeli critically wounded by interceptor rocket in Nahariya this week dies of wounds ‚ñ Oil tanker attacked four times off Yemen, crew and vessel safe ‚ñ IDF: Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon ‚ñ IDF launches ground operation in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis…
(2024-08-09). Israel ramps up psychological warfare on Lebanon with broadcasts. newarab.com 
An The drone flew over the town of Bint Jbeil playing an audio recording that urged the residents of the town to "blame Hezbollah and [its Secretary-General] Hassan Nasrallah" for the attacks on southern…
(2024-08-09). 'It's Zionism vs. jihad': Despite Hezbollah threat, this group is encouraging evacuated Israelis to reclaim the north. haaretz.com They live in what is perhaps the most threatened part of Israel, but a group of activists in the north — sick of inaction on the part of the state — are encouraging their evacuated neighbors to return home. Could this be a seminal moment for contemporary Zionism?
(2024-08-09). Israeli man dies after being wounded by malfunctioning interception of Hezbollah drone. haaretz.com The military said a preliminary investigation showed that 28-year-old Mikhael Samara of Kafr Yasif was struck when an air defense interception rocket failed to explode in the air…
(2024-08-09). Hamas official killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's Sidon. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Lebanon only has '4 months worth of food' in case of Israel war. newarab.com 
Nasser Yassin, the minister overseeing contingency planning for a wider conflict, told Reuters Lebanon would need $100 million monthly for food, shelter, healthcare and other needs in a worst-case scenario. | "A small fraction…
(2024-08-09). Harris Adviser Says She Opposes Israel Arms Embargo as She Shuts Down Protesters. truthout.org As activists are turning up the heat on the Kamala Harris campaign to come out strongly against Israel's genocide in Gaza, a top Harris adviser said on Thursday that the vice president doesn't support the idea of an arms embargo on Israel — one of the most crucial and consequential demands of pro-Palestine advocates calling for an end to Israel's slaughter. Harris's national security adviser… |
(2024-08-09). Team Genocide Walks Out on Nagasaki Commemorations. counterpunch.org In an astonishing "Fuck you" to the survivors of the 1945 US nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, several Western countries including the US, Australia, Canada, France, Italy and the UK have just dropped a bombshell: announcing their ambassadors are shunning this week's commemorations in solidarity with Israel. Last week the mayor of Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, rescinded
(2024-08-09). Protest at Rep. Mike Thompson's Napa Winery Fundraiser. indybay.org Thompson accused of genocide due to votes to arm Israel…
(2024-08-09). English Wikipedia editors say Israel committing genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
Editors of the English-language edition of The article, which had been called "Allegations of genocide in the 2023 Israeli attack on Gaza", is now titled "Gaza genocide". | The change, reportedly made on 25 July, comes as Israel stands a…
(2024-08-09). New lawsuit takes Canary Mission to court under anti-doxxing law. mondoweiss.net 
CAIR Chicago has filed a landmark federal lawsuit against Canary Mission, the shadowy pro-Israel website that has targeted pro-Palestinian individuals with doxxing attacks for nearly a decade.
(2024-08-09). Minnesota activists criticize Tim Walz for refusing to meet with Palestinians. mondoweiss.net 
(2024-08-09). Toronto 'charity' trains students to join the Israeli military. mondoweiss.net 
A 20-year-old in Toronto is in a coma after suffering an injury while fighting for the Israeli military. His high school, which encourages enlistment in Israel, should lose its charitable status and be investigated for violating Canadian law.
(2024-08-09). Home demolitions set to further escalate. electronicintifada.net Israeli move to take over civilian control of 20 percent of West Bank suggests more settlement expansion and more displacement.
(2024-08-09). Ray McGovern and I Discuss Scott Ritter, Ukraine and Israel with Judge Nap. sonar21.com 
I will start by redirecting you to Mark Wauck's latest post on the Scott Ritter affair and Gilbert Doctorow's screwy analysis. Mark writes: | Please note that it is NOT illegal to write articles for foreign news outlets and receive payment for your work. The fact that RT paid Ritter for his articles proves nothing—except that RT thought his articles were worth the money. A US citizen has the 1A right to express his views, including in foreign news outlets, and to receive payment for his work. This only becomes an issue if the person in question acts as an "agent" of a foreign government, working under…
(2024-08-09). U.S. and UK ambassadors to skip Nagasaki memorial amid controversy. mronline.org 
The U.S. and UK ambassadors to Japan will not attend the Nagasaki atomic bomb victim memorial on August 9 due to the Nagasaki administration's decision not to invite the Israeli envoy.
(2024-08-09). US And UK To Boycott Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Disinvited. popularresistance.org The American and British ambassadors to Japan have announced they will skip an upcoming ceremony commemorating the victims of the US's 1945 atomic bombing because the city's mayor did not invite the Israeli ambassador. | The Russian and Belarusian ambassadors have also been excluded from the event this Friday by Japanese authorities. | The Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony is intended to mark the 79th anniversary of the US atomic bomb attacks on Nagasaki and Hiroshima that killed tens of thousands of Japanese civilians, with many more later dying from radiation poisoning. | The attacks in August 1945 preceded Japa…
(2024-08-09). Investigation Exposes How Etsy Profits From Israeli Apartheid. popularresistance.org Etsy, the popular U.S.-based e-commerce website, is profiting from goods made and sold in Israel's illegal settler colonies in the occupied West Bank, a report published Wednesday revealed. | "Under the radar, Etsy—the popular online platform for selling and buying artisanal and vintage items, with a mission to 'keep commerce human'—has been profiting from businesses with shops in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (OPT)," states the briefing, which was published by the Institute for Journalism and Social Change (IJSC), Global Justice Now, and War on Want. | "It's time t…
(2024-08-09). Western Ambassadors Boycott Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Excluded. scheerpost.com 
Peace Park in Nagasaki. Photo from Wikimedia Commons from October 13, 2008 By News Desk / Western ambassadors to Japan announced that they would not attend an upcoming ceremony commemorating the victims of the US 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki because the city's mayor did not invite the Israeli ambassador. | This includes the ambassadors from the US, the UK, Fran…
(2024-08-09). Sanders, AOC Speak Out After Cori Bush Loss: "We Have to End Citizens United" truthout.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) have spoken out about corruption in politics following the defeat of Rep. Cori Bush (D-Missouri) in her primary this week by pro-Israel groups that poured millions of dollars into unseating the progressive lawmaker. AIPAC's super PAC, the United Democracy Project (UDP), spent $8.5 million on the campaign to oppose… |
(2024-08-09). Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action. truthout.org Press freedom groups are raising alarm after New York police arrested and charged videographer Samuel Seligson for allegedly filming pro-Palestinian activists hurling red paint at the homes of top officials of the Brooklyn Museum, part of a campaign by activists demanding the institution divest from Israel. Seligson faces eight counts of criminal mischief with a hate crime enhancement… |
(2024-08-09). Families Flee Khan Yunis as Israel Hammers Gaza With US-Supplied Bombs. truthout.org A wave of fresh bombings and military ground operations by Israel were underway in the city of Khan Younis on Friday as images of Palestinian families once again forced to flee plastered global news sites and world leaders, including the United States, refused to intervene to stop the relentless assault being inflicted on the people of Gaza. Al-Jazeera reports the southern city — which its… |
(2024-08-09). AIPAC's Influence Targets American Democracy. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-07) — Under the watchful eye of a Capitol policeman, a group of human rights activist from Code Pink and CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) held a tech-in at the Rayburn House office building cafeteria August 7 to discuss how American democracy is influenced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and its agenda through financial support and influence for lawmakers who support Israel.
(2024-08-09). DSA Democrat Cori Bush defeated in primary by well-funded pro-Israel challenger. wsws.org Like New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Bush lost support within the working class despite her anti-war posturing due to her unstinting support for Joe Biden and the Democratic Party.
(2024-08-09). US leads G7 in ambassadors' boycott of ceremony commemorating atomic bombing of Nagasaki. wsws.org Justified on the basis that the mayor of Nagasaki refused to invite the ambassador of the genocidal Israeli regime to the ceremony, the coordinated decision by the imperialist powers to stay away underscores that they are risking a world war waged with nuclear weapons.
(2024-08-09). Israel/Occupied and Autonomous Palestinian Territories: West Bank Barrier causes serious humanitarian and legal problems. icrc.org
(2024-08-09). How Israel helped set up – and continues to support – Equatorial Guinea's brutal regime. haaretz.com Israel has aided many ruthless dictatorships. But it's still hard to believe its actions in Equatorial Guinea…
(2024-08-09). Netanyahu Confirms Israeli Participation in August 15 Israel-Hamas Talks. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-09). Israeli media: Haifa mayor asks residents to store water and food for at least a week. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-09). Gaza faces looming polio outbreak as Israeli bombings devastate healthcare infrastructure. nationofchange.org With polio detected in Gaza's wastewater and ongoing conflict crippling vaccination efforts, the World Health Organization warns of a potential public health catastrophe.
(2024-08-09). Mainstream Media's Leading Warmonger: NYT Columnist Bret Stephens. counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-09). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill two more Palestinian journalists, their family members. presstv.ir Two more Palestinian journalists have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, raising the number of media professionals killed since the beginning of the genocidal war on the territory to 168.
(2024-08-09). Palestine highlights Israel's global isolation for crimes in Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) Israel is currently isolated in the international community for its crimes in the Gaza Strip and its rejection of the norms that govern relations globally, Palestinian Presidential Spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh affirmed.
(2024-08-09). Not Qatar, Netanyahu Blames This Neighbouring Middle Eastern Nation For Empowering Hamas | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Egypt of empowering Hamas in an interview with Time magazine. Netanyahu said, "Transfer of weapons and ammunition from the Sinai into Gaza is the main issue." Speaking on the October 7 attack, Netanyahu said his primary mistake over the years was going along with the reluctance of his security cabinet to confront Hamas militarily with Israel's full military force.
(2024-08-09). While Netanyahu waits for Trump, Israel's demolition crew government undermines Western support. haaretz.com Israel has three options when it comes to the multifront war being waged, but the prime minister prefers to delay ‚ñ A fashionable 308 days late, Netanyahu remembered to apologize for October 7 — but only in English ‚ñ The badly divided opposition and the vain search for defectors from the coalition…
(2024-08-09). Hadera police chief, under investigation for assault, also suspected of obstructing probe. haaretz.com Justice Ministry investigators say Chief Superintendent Amit Pollak, who was questioned this week for violent arrest of elderly protesters outside Netanyahu's home in April, also lied about a broken cellpone…
(2024-08-09). Israel agrees to resume Gaza truce talks on August 15. scmp.com After a week-long pause in November, US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have endeavoured to secure a second truce in the 10-month-old war.
(2024-08-09). Israeli forces shoot US citizen in occupied West Bank. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli forces shoot US citizen in occupied West Bank | Bullet fired by an Israeli soldier ripped through the thigh of a US citizen protesting against Israeli settler encroachment | | Israeli policeman fires rubber bullets towards Palestinian demonstrators in the West Bank town of Beita…
(2024-08-09). Palestinians in West Bank demand end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of prisoners. presstv.ir Hundreds of Palestinians marched in West Bank to call for an end of war in Gaza and fair treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
(2024-08-09). Israeli military launches new offensive on Khan Younis amid mass displacement. presstv.ir The Israeli military has launched a new ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, targeting dozens of sites after issuing new evacuation orders for exhausted Palestinians.
(2024-08-09). Palestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from Israeli war, survey finds. middleeasteye.net 
Palestinian women endure increasing violence, depression from Israeli war, survey finds | Study concludes Israel's invasion and bombing leave most women in the Gaza Strip facing tragic living conditions | | A woman sits with others gathering outside the morgue of the Aqsa Martyrs Hos…
(2024-08-09). Khan Younis in ruins: US arms fuel devastation as Israel escalates Gaza offensive. nationofchange.org Amid relentless bombings and military ground operations by Israel, the city of Khan Younis in Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland, with thousands of Palestinians repeatedly forced to flee their homes.
(2024-08-09). Israeli Airstrikes Injure Four Soldiers in Central Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli aircraft launched strikes on several military installations and buildings in central Syria on Thursday evening, resulting in the injury of at least four Syrian soldiers.
(2024-08-09). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.
(2024-08-09). Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory: The law of occupation must be respected. icrc.org
(2024-08-09). At least 8 Palestinian martyred in overnight Israeli attacks across Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-08-09). Israel to send delegation to 'finalize' Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal; talks to be held August 15. haaretz.com Senior American official, after leaders of U.S., Egypt and Qatar invite Israel and Hamas to attend talks in either Doha or Cairo: No expectation a deal will be signed on Thursday…
(2024-08-09). Israeli ministers, politicians defend soldiers accused of rape. newarab.com 
Israeli ministers and politicians have defended soldiers accused of raping a Writing on social media platform X, he called for an "imm…
(2024-08-09). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.
(2024-08-09). Palestine Mission to UK welcomes pension selling Israeli assets. newarab.com 
(2024-08-09). Israeli army launches ground operation in Gaza's Khan Yunis. haaretz.com The IDF announced it would operate in Khan Yunis for a third time, a day after telling some residents to evacuate the city…
(2024-08-09). Born and Dwells in Violence: Israel's Mission in the Middle East. counterpunch.org The future is uncertain for a country birthed in violence and that lives an ethos of violence. The Middle East has known more than its share of tragedy and grief since 14 May 1948. On that date, Israel proclaimed itself a state in Palestine and within minutes, U.S. President Harry S. Truman recognized its provisional
(2024-08-09). To see Israel's moral deterioration since October 7, just turn on your television. haaretz.com Netanyahu and his allies will go down in history as the ones who desecrated Israeli society to advance their nationalist, messianic agenda. Figures like Channel 12 News CEO Avi Weiss will go down for abetting this ruin, not for ideology, but for the relentless pursuit of ratings…
(2024-08-09). Israeli minister says starvation of Palestinians "might be justified" peoplesworld.org 
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faced a storm of international condemnation this week after he suggested that causing the starvation of Gaza's more than two million Palestinians "might be just and moral" until the hostages held by Hamas are released. It is unclear why the far-right minister's remarks to a conference in support of Jewish …
(2024-08-09). Erdogan's Hypocrisy? Explosive Revelation Over Turkish President Aide's Ties With Israel's Military. hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-09). Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill at Least Eight Palestinians. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least eight Palestinians were killed and several others injured on Friday as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations in the Gaza Strip, including refugee camps and residential areas.
(2024-08-09). Palestina destaca aislamiento global de Israel por crímenes en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) Israel está hoy aislado en la comunidad internacional por sus crímenes en la Franja de Gaza y su rechazo a las normas que rigen las relaciones en el planeta, afirmó el portavoz de la presidencia palestina, Nabil Abu Rudeina.
(2024-08-09). Al menos quince muertos en un ataque de Israel contra el campo de refugiados de Al Bureij, en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Al menos quince personas murieron en un ataque de Israel contra el campo de refugiados de Al Bureij, en Gaza. Fuentes cercanas al asunto han indicado que el ataque se ha cebado especialmente con una vivienda situada en el campo y han apuntado a que la cifra de víctimas mortales podría aumentar.
(2024-08-09). Protestan en Siria para pedir paz a los niños palestinos. cubadebate.cu Cientos de niños sirios se concentraron este jueves frente a la Oficina de la ONU en Damasco, para denunciar los crímenes del régimen israelí contra los infantes en la Franja de Gaza, Cisjordania y el Golán sirio ocupado. Los protestantes entregaron una carta en la que exigen cesar de inmediato las atrocidades perpetradas por Tel Aviv.
(2024-08-09). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.
(2024-08-09). Rechaza Cuba decisión de Israel de expulsar diplomáticos noruegos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 ago (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, rechazó hoy la decisión de Israel de expulsar de su territorio a diplomáticos noruegos, acreditados ante la Autoridad Nacional Palestina.
(2024-08-09). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.
(2024-08-09). Japan Issues First-Ever 'Megaquake' Warning After 7.1 Magnitude Tremors Jolt Nation | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Japanese Meteorological Agency on August 8 issued its first-ever 'megaquake' warning, following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of Kyushu. Japan's authorities believed chances of a possible major earthquake around the Nankai Trough. 'Megaquake' explained in this video. Watch…
(2024-08-09). Modernizing Nuclear War. scheerpost.com Seventy-nine years ago, the Truman administration dropped atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, instantly killing approximately 100,000 innocent civilians. Host Robert Scheer calls these horrific incidents among the major instances of terror ever committed in human history. Bill Hartung of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft joins Scheer Intelligence to discuss …
(2024-08-09). Cuba reaffirms its commitment to the elimination of nuclear weapons. plenglish.com This was stated by the Foreign Minister on the social network X, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki, which he described as a huge crime committed by U.S. imperialism. | The atomic bombs dropped on August 6 and 9, 1945 on the civilian populations of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki made Japan the only nation to have suffered attacks of this magnitude. | Approximately 66,000 people lost their lives in Hiroshima at the instant of the explosion, while in Nagasaki an estimated 70,000 died at the time; but in both cases hundreds of thousands of people (mo…
(2024-08-09). CJPME condemns Canada for boycotting Nagasaki memorial service. cjpme.org Canada's Ambassador to Japan will be boycotting Friday's memorial service for the US atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
(2024-08-09). Uganda-Japan ICT Collaboration to Create 6,000 Jobs. plusnews.ug 
The ongoing Uganda-Japan (UJ) Connect project, implemented by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is projected to generate 6,000 jobs in the Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) sector. Dr. Aminah Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the ICT Ministry, highlighted that UJ Connect is a critical component …
(2024-08-09). Jordan: Facts & Figures for the First Half of 2024. icrc.org
(2024-08-09). 'Scheherazade': The 1001 nights show that came to life in Oman. newarab.com 
Considered one of the Arab world's most prestigious musical venues, the The star of the show, however, was off-stage: veteran Lebanese choreographer The colourful show, based on the legendary female prota…
(2024-08-09). In Numbers: Ancient festival fuels the modern romantic economy. ecns.cn
(2024-08-09). Could Minnesota soon have the first Native American woman governor? Peggy Flanagan poised for historic role If Walz steps down. nationofchange.org Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan could break new ground as the first Native American woman to serve as a state governor in the U.S. if Kamala Harris and Tim Walz win the 2024 presidential election.
(2024-08-09). Tunisia: The former chairwoman of the Truth and Dignity Commission arrested. fidh.org
(2024-08-09). Dead woman found entangled in baggage machinery at Chicago airport. scmp.com The body was discovered in a room not accessible to the public, and the woman was not an airport employee.
(2024-08-09). La gloria de Mijaín. cubadebate.cu Desde que salió al "ruedo", porque en eso convirtió al colchón competitivo, puso en tensión a todos los millones de espectadores que en vivo o mediante los medios televisivos, fueron testigos de su victoria. Para nadie era un secreto del simbolismo que entrañó su saludo al rival y la elegancia que desplegó en su técnica de combate contra él. No había que ser especialista en la lucha greco romana para darse cuenta de que estábamos ante un deportista irrepetible, lo que en términos de ballet podríamos definir como un "danseur noble" o un "primo luchador assoluto".
(2024-08-09). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-09). Kamala Harris really thinks it'll make a difference for Palestinians if her name is on the bombs. thecanary.co In Detroit on Wednesday, presidential hopeful Kamala Harris found herself repeatedly interrupted by Palestine protesters. A handful of people started chanting: Kamala, Kamala you can't hide! We won't vote for genocide. Harris responded with: I'm here because we believe in democracy. Everyone's voice matters, But I am speaking now. I am speaking now. Everyone's voice […] | By
(2024-08-09). Saturday 8/10: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…
(2024-08-09). Million-man march: Yemenis stage rallies to support war-hit Palestinians. presstv.ir Yemenis hold mass nationwide rallies to express their support for the war-stricken people of Palestine.
(2024-08-09). The question of Hamas and the Left. defenddemocracy.press The Left must confront this basic fact. One cannot claim solidarity with Palestine and dismiss, overlook, or exclude Hamas. By Abdaljawad Omar May 31, 2024 Recently, a rash of articles has surfaced criticizing the Western left for "celebrating" Hamas. Most of these critiques say that reducing support for Palestinian resistance to supporting Hamas is a …
(2024-08-09). Sudan delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks with US mediators. newarab.com 
The United States last month invited Sudan's warring sides to hold
(2024-08-09). Saudi Arabia to host Halo's test flight amid space ambitions. newarab.com 
The upcoming
(2024-08-09). Saudi Arabia expands scholarship programme for international students. tvbrics.com 
118 more universities have joined the programme…
(2024-08-09). Phelps won't 'point finger' at China's Olympic star Pan, Singapore's uber-rich: 7 highlights. scmp.com From Michael Phelps refusing to 'point finger' at China's Pan to Singapore's uber-rich foreigners not flaunting wealth, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent reporting.
(2024-08-09). Buldak is back: Denmark welcomes return of banned spicy South Korean noodles. scmp.com Chefs served ramen to fans and influencers on a Buldak-themed ferry in Copenhagen's harbour to celebrate the product being back on shelves.
(2024-08-09). Battle for Syria's Oil Pits Local Tribal Forces Against US Occupation. mintpressnews.com As Arab tribes in Deir Ezzor mount an offensive against the SDF, the focus is on the US-controlled oil fields that have long provided Washington with leverage over Syria. The stakes for US influence have never been higher.
(2024-08-09). DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says. ecns.cn The Democratic Progressive Party's smearing of the mainland's lawful punishment of "Taiwan independence" diehards is aimed at obstructing cross-Strait exchanges.
(2024-08-09). Thailand's disbanded opposition party relaunches under new name, leader. aljazeera.com Move Forward Party has been renamed the People's Party, the largest in parliament, and has promised to advance reforms.
(2024-08-09). Inside Turkey's decision to block Instagram. middleeasteye.net 
Inside Turkey's decision to block Instagram | Ankara was frustrated by the apparent double standards over posts about Hamas and the PKK, but it is unclear if Erdogan knew the platform would be restricted | | Many Turkish officials were blindsided by the sudden blocking of Instagram in Turkey…
(2024-08-09). Fifty years since the resignation of Richard Nixon. wsws.org The threat of dictatorship and world war is even greater today than in the period of the Watergate crisis and Vietnam.