2024-03-04: News Headlines

_____ (2024-03-04). Rohingya, the Palestinians of Southeast Asia: A Forgotten Genocide. transcend.org 27 Feb 2024 – A talk with Maung Zarni, a scholar of genocide who explains the context in which Rohingya people are so marginalised and vulnerable that they have no choice but to seek asylum in neighboring countries. How can solidarity among people of the world advocate for the human rights of victims of genocide, people fleeing political persecution, conflicts, and other human rights violations?>

Government of Sri Lanka (2024-03-04). oPt: Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over the death of aid seekers in Gaza. reliefweb.int Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Sri Lanka | Source: Government of Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka is deeply troubled about the death of over hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza and joins the call for investigation into the incident. | The latest incident underscores the immediate need to end the blockade imposed on Gaza, depriving its civilian population, including women and children, of access to basic necessities such as food, water, medicine, electricity, and fuel. | Sri Lanka reiterates its call for an immediate ceasefire and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza to alleviate the suf…

newarab (2024-03-04). 'Who will call me mother?': Gazan woman mourns twin babies killed in strike. newarab.com As men searched for survivors beneath a Gaza home pummelled by an air strike, Rania Abu Anza gazed down on Sunday at two children who did not survive: her infant twins. | The Palestinian woman said she had gone through multiple rounds of fertility treatment to achieve her dream of becoming a mother, only to have it taken away by the carnage in the Gaza Strip. | "Who will call me mother from now on? Who will call me mother?" she said through tears on Sunday as she clutched her lifeless babies, the face of one still spattered with blood. | Wissam and Naeem, not yet six months old, were among 14 people killed in…

newarab (2024-03-04). Mediators push for Gaza truce in Cairo talks. newarab.com Mediators in Cairo made a renewed push for a US, Qatari and Hamas envoys travelled to Cairo for the latest effort towards a six-week truce, stepped-up But sticking points remained, including a Hamas demand that the Israe…

tvbrics (2024-03-04). Modi: India emerges as a global hub in semiconductor manufacturing. tvbrics.com The Indian government has approved the construction of three semiconductor manufacturing and assembly plants…

Government of the Philippines (2024-03-04). Philippines: DSWD deploys psychosocial responders to assist conflict-affected children in Agusan del Norte town. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office Caraga, deployed on February 29 some 17 social workers and development workers to help children cope with the emotional toll of the recent armed conflict incident along the border of Tubay town and Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte. | Some 332 students from Doña Telesfora Elementary School (DOTES) were provided with Psychological First Aid (PFA) sessions carried out by the DSWD team led by Retained Community-Based Services Head Michael Andohuyan. | "The psychosocial…

albawaba (2024-03-04). South Korea to take legal action against striking doctors. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – South Korea has recently announced its plans to start taking action against trainee doctors who have been on strike, refusing to go back to work. The doctors' strike began about two weeks ago, with around 9000 junior doctors protesting a decision to increase medical school admissions starting next year. This change is supposed to aim to address shortages in the healthcare system due to an aging population, though it seems many doctors in South Korea are not supportive of it, which started the doctors' strike.ShutterstockDespite the government's deadline for the doctors to return to work, only a few hav…

albawaba (2024-03-04). India arrests 3 after gang-rape of Spanish tourist: (video). albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Three individuals were arrested following reports of a Spanish tourist being subjected to a gang rape while on a motorbike journey through the secluded terrain of India's eastern region, as confirmed by local media sources. The incident occurred during the evening hours of Friday in the Dumka district of Jharkhand, where the victim and her husband had chosen to camp overnight in a tent.Harrowing tale of Spanish Tourists couple in India. The woman was brutalized by 7 men her husband beaten & robbed. | India remains a very dangerous place for foreign tourists especially women. Please do not take risk of…

newarab (2024-03-04). Iraqi draft law under fire over curbs on freedom of speech. newarab.com The The proposed legislation, which has been stalled in parliament for years due to significant objections from ci…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko: Belarus-Kazakhstan cooperation can overcome any obstacles. eng.belta.by In their cooperation, Belarus and Kazakhstan can tackle not only sanctions but also any other obstacles, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov.

newarab (2024-03-04). Saudi Arabia bans iftar in mosques during Ramadan. newarab.com

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ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Philippines, Flooding in Davao Occidental (Effects of Easterlies/Localised Thunderstorms) (2 Mar 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Davao del Sur, Philippines | Event Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000295-PHL | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18: 51: 34 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Malita | DESCRIPTION | In the early morning of 01 March 2024, a flooding incident transpired at Malita, Davao Occidental due to moderate to heavy rains brought by easterlies/localized thunderstorms. | On 02 March 2024, aside from Barangay Poblacion of Malita, additional flooding incidents were also reported in…

Deepanshu Mohan (2024-03-04). In 9 Charts: India's Growing Debt Problem Has 'Crisis-Like Symptoms'. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). NPC spokesperson affirms full support for HK's legislation of Article 23. ecns.cn The nation's top legislature pledged to render full support for the local legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, which is not only a constitutional duty of the region, but also has a direct bearing on the wellbeing of the city and its residents, a spokesperson of the legislature said on Monday.

albawaba (2024-03-04). Pakistan elects Shehbaz Sharif as new Prime Minister. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Pakistani parliament has chosen Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) as the country's 24th prime minister.Shehbaz Sharif is a Pakistani politician and businessman who served as the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan from April 2022 to August 2023.ÿπÿßÿ¨ŸÑ | ŸÖÿ±ÿßÿ≥ŸÑ

nosihle (2024-03-04). Mpumalanga learners get bicycles. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga learners get bicycles | Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has handed over 455 bicycles to pupils in Mpumalanga to use for travelling to school. | Learners that benefitted from the national Shova Kalula or Ride Easy Bicycle Programme include those in Sindawonye and Kwakwari Primary, as well as Mgudlwa, Mkhephuli, Mbedlwana, Sozilani and Hlomanani Secondary Schools in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. | "We hope that these means will help in them to get to and from school quicker, and that it will inspire them to pursue their educational dreams," Chikunga said on Monday. | The national Shova Ka…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Chief of General Staff of Uzbekistan's Armed Forces arrives in Belarus. eng.belta.by First Deputy Defense Minister – Chief of the General Staff of the Armed | Forces of Uzbekistan, Major General Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov has arrived | in Belarus on an official visit.

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Sumbawa Regency (West Nusa Tenggara) (26 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia | Event Date : Mon, 26 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000284-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 06: 57: 45 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Sumbawa | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: High intensity rain resulted in flash floods that hit Labuhan Jambu Village on Monday 26 February 2024 at 03.30 WITA | ‚û¢ Location: , | Tarano District, | ‚óè Labuhan Jambu Village | ‚û¢ Casualties:…

Government of Pakistan (2024-03-04). Pakistan: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Daily Situation Report (1 March 2024, Evening). reliefweb.int Country: Pakistan | Source: Government of Pakistan | Please refer to the attached file. | Excerpt | INCIDENTS DETAIL | DISTRICT | South Waziristan | DETAIL OF INCIDENT | On 01-03-2024, due to heavy rain, one room of Allah Hussain s/o Sultan Jan r/o Khun Khela, Sararogha has been collapsed. | RESPONSE | SOURCE | Additional Deputy Commissioner (R&HR) Office South Waziristan Upper…

Abdul Khaliq, Maxime Perriot (2024-03-04). Pakistan: Squeezed between IMF programmes and political repression, young people are leaving the country. cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar, Amali Wedagedara, Maxime Perriot, Nalini Ratnarajah (2024-03-04). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org

Staff (2024-03-04). India stands out as "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" in the World- Says a Report. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff India is one of the most unequal countries in the world, according to the World Inequality Report. India stands out as a poor and very unequal country. India, labeling it as a "Poor and 'Very' Unequal Country" on a global scale. The findings of this report shed light on the economic …

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Kazakhstan ambassador impressed by technological development, industrial potential of Belarus. eng.belta.by "It is a great honor for me to meet with you," the ambassador said as he addressed the Belarusian head of state. "I regard this as a special sign of your personal attention to the bilateral agenda and relations with Kazakhstan."

Asma Aamir (2024-03-04). Feminist Movements In Pakistan: Challenges and Struggles. cadtm.org Asma Aamir writes about the Pakistani feminist movements history and current practices, their challenges and ways forward. This article is an edited version of her speech in the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women, which happened in October 2023, in Ankara, Turkey.
| I would like to talk about Pakistan, a country that has not a secular State, like Turkey and others. It is officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, run by the federal and provincial governments, following (…) | – |

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Belarus, Kazakhstan mull over fund for industrial cooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and Kazakhstan will discuss the possibility of setting up a | joint bilateral fund for industrial cooperation, Ambassador | Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Kazakhstan to Belarus Yerlan | Baizhanov told the media after his meeting with Belarusian President…

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). South Korean public bid farewell to Fu Bao with great reluctance on her final day on display. ecns.cn Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea through natural breeding, was on display for her final day at the Panda World of Everland Resort in Yongin city, South Korea, on Sunday.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko hopes for increase in trade with Kazakhstan after Tokayev's visit. eng.belta.by Belarus expects a serious boost in trade with Kazakhstan after Tokayev's | visit to Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he | met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov in Minsk on…

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko counts on Kazakhstan's support for Belarus' SCO membership plans. eng.belta.by Belarus hopes that Kazakhstan will support Belarus' aspirations to | become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in the summer, | Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-04). Hong Kong businesses prepare to welcome more mainland visitors as individual tourists. ecns.cn Businesses in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) expect more individual visitors from the Chinese mainland, where more cities have joined the individual visit scheme (IVS) that allows residents to visit Hong Kong and Macao without a guided tour.

eng.belta.by (2024-03-04). Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to set up more joint ventures with Kazakhstan. eng.belta.by Belarus is ready to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan when it comes to | creating joint ventures, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said | as he met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Belarus Yerlan Baizhanov.

newarab (2024-03-04). Shehbaz Sharif voted in as Pakistan's PM for second time. newarab.com Shehbaz Sharif was voted in as Pakistan's prime minister for a second time on Sunday, presiding over a shaky alliance that has shut out followers of jailed opposition leader Newly sworn-in lawmakers in Pakistan's National Assembly elected Sharif by 201 votes, three weeks after national elections marred by widespread allegations of rigging. | "Shehbaz Sharif has been declared to have been elected as prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan," said the newly appointed speaker of the Nati…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood and Landslide in Kendari City (Southeast Sulawesi) (29 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia | Event Date : Thu, 29 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000290-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 34: 27 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Kendari | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: moderate to heavy intensity rain accompanied by strong winds in the Kendari City area resulting in flooding and fallen trees at several points on Thursday 29 February 2024 at 07.00 WIB | ‚û¢ Location: , | ‚óè West Kend…

ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (2024-03-04). Indonesia, Flood in Pati Regency (Central Java) (27 Feb 2024). reliefweb.int Country: Indonesia | Source: ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance | Please refer to the attached file. | Jawa Tengah, Indonesia | Event Date : Tue, 27 Feb 2024 | AHADID : AHA-FL-2024-000285-IDN | GLIDE Number : | Impact Update Date : Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08: 19: 33 | AFFECTED AREA/S | Pati | DESCRIPTION | ‚û¢ Chronology: due to the impact of heavy rain, according to reports from residents the water overflowed since ± 14.30 WIB. This incident caused flooding that inundated village roads and also some residential areas on Tuesday 27 February 2024 | ‚û¢ Locat…

WSWS (2024-03-04). Indian security forces shoot one farmer dead as protest nears three-week mark. wsws.org The Modi government has declared war on the farmers by mobilizing tens of thousands of police and paramilitary forces; erecting multilayer barricades with massive concrete blocks and barbed wire; disrupting internet and mobile services; and attacking them with tear gas canisters from drones.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-04). Parlamento elige a Shehbaz Sharif primer ministro de Pakistán. telesurtv.net Sharif regresa al cargo que ocupó hasta agosto del año pasado, cuando el parlamento fue disuelto antes de las elecciones del 8 de febrero.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-03-04). Bolivia entrega ayudas a pobladores afectados por lluvias. telesurtv.net Pata atender la emergencia, se movilizó al Comando Conjunto a 20 municipios con 2.163 militares; mientras, se ejecutaron 20 operaciones.

ecns.cn (2024-03-03). Masterpieces displayed at 40th Hong Kong International Jewelry Show. ecns.cn The 40th Hong Kong International Jewelry"ÄÄShow"ÄÄunfolds its latest masterpieces from"ÄÄFebruary 29 to March 4″ÄÄat the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The show brings together 78 global exhibitors, exhibits of diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, emeralds, and cutting-edge technologies."ÄÄ…

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