(2024-07-08). Thursday 7/18: US Militarization in the Philippines: Abuse of People and Planet Webinar. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/philippines_webinar…
(2024-07-08). Erdogan says may invite Syria's Assad to Turkey 'at any moment'. newarab.com 
President Erdogan's comments come after tensions have mounted over the past week after a mob went on the rampage, vandalising businesses and properties owned by Syrians in a central Anatolian city. | "We may send an invitatio…
(2024-07-08). Amnesty urges Jordan to free journalist Ahmad Al-Zoubi. newarab.com 
Al-Zoubi was arrested on Tuesday by security forces implementing a 2023 court order, which sentenced him to jail over a Facebook post critical of the authorities' response to transportation strikes. | "No one should be imprisoned simply for expressing criticism of the authorities on social media," said Aya Majzoub, Amnesty's…
(2024-07-08). Turkish army advances 15 km into Kurdistan amid Iraqi silence. newarab.com 
(2024-07-08). June 2024 hotter than 2023 after heat in Saudi Arabia, India. newarab.com 
Last month was the hottest June on record across the globe, the EU's climate monitor said on Monday, capping half a year of wild and destructive weather from floods to Every month since June 2023 has eclipsed its own temperature record in a 13-month streak of unprecedented "This is more than a statistical oddity and it highlights a large…
(2024-07-08). Netherlands beat Turkey to set up Euros semi-final with England. newarab.com 
The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the Netherlands level and Murt Muldur turned into his own net under pressure from Cody Gakpo after 76 minutes to hand the Dutch victory. | The build-up to the q…
(2024-07-08). Traditional ethnic dress pulls on thread of the past. ecns.cn In this way, many people like to come over and talk to me, so often I become an ambassador for our hanfu festival," he said."I was like 'wow', I experienced something I can't in Taiwan, the whole ancient street vibe," he recalled."ÄÄ"ÄÄZhong told himself he must come again and started planning.
(2024-07-08). Second Luban Workshop being built in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The first Luban Workshop in Kazakhstan, jointly established by Tianjin Vocational Institute and East Kazakhstan Technical University, was put into use in December.The initial phase offers training to over 400 students in transportation equipment and technology, with four practical training areas: vehicle maintenance, vehicle fuel systems, new energy vehicles and intelligent connected vehicles.
(2024-07-08). Heat waves across Asia stoke health concerns, food security fears. ecns.cn Santosh Sikdar, 52, who does welding jobs for a small construction company in Kolkata, eastern India, finds the scorching weather "simply unbearable", but says he cannot afford to skip work, even for one day.
(2024-07-08). Beloved giant panda twin cubs in South Korea celebrate first birthday. ecns.cn
(2024-07-08). 'Race of friendship' builds deeper cross-Strait bonds. ecns.cn In a spectacular show of cross-Strait camaraderie, university students from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan island participated in the first-ever dragon boat competition organized in Beijing for students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
(2024-07-08). India : Analysis of Budget 2024—25, Part 1: Declining Budget Outlay. cadtm.org
(2024-07-08). "Turkey has to face its mistakes in Syria." Interview with Aydin Sezer. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-08). The End of Obama's War on Syria. globalresearch.ca
(2024-07-08). 'We cannot be dispirited': Mother Nature activists defiant after court conviction in Cambodia. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-08). Ten LGBTQ+ couples 'Pride to Wed' despite same-sex marriage not being recognised in Hong Kong. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-08). Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in Pakistan. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-08). Philippines's oldest political prisoner walks free at 85. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-08). Bajrang Dal protests mosque construction in Chhattisgarh, alleges illegal activities. muslimmirror.com Tensions escalated in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, as members of the Bajrang Dal mobilized locals to protest against the construction of a mosque on Friday, July 5. The protesters voiced objections to the mosque's construction, alleging concerns about "love jihad," cattle slaughter, and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the area. According to reports, Bajrang Dal members gathered a …
(2024-07-08). Bajrang Dal protests mosque construction in Chhattisgarh, alleges illegal activities. muslimmirror.com Tensions escalated in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, as members of the Bajrang Dal mobilized locals to protest against the construction of a mosque on Friday, July 5. The protesters voiced objections to the mosque's construction, alleging concerns about "love jihad," cattle slaughter, and illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the area. According to reports, Bajrang Dal members gathered a …
(2024-07-08). N Korea slams South's firing drills as 'provocation', warns of serious consequences. presstv.ir The powerful sister of North Korea's leader has slammed South Korea's recent live-fire drills as "provocation."
(2024-07-08). Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike. presstv.ir Samsung Electronics workers in South Korea braved the rain on Monday, to chant slogans and raise their fists in unison as they kicked off a three-day strike demanding better pay.
(2024-07-08). Mass evacuation in northern Iraq as Turkish forces cross border, mount incursion. presstv.ir Turkish forces move 15 kilometers into the Iraqi Kurdistan region under the pretext of fighting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group.
(2024-07-08). Tragedy Strikes as Landslide Claims Lives in Illegal Indonesian Gold Mine. devdiscourse.com At least 12 people have died and 18 remain unaccounted for after a torrential downpour caused a landslide in an illegal gold mine over the weekend on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, officials reported on Monday.
(2024-07-08). British Model of Democracy and Lesson for India. ummid.com The British model of electoral system or simply First Past…
(2024-07-08). Indian players dominate Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Indian players dominated the Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024 held here from July 2-7. India's Jatin Azad defeated Ibrahim Aliyev of Azerbaijan 21-14, 21-16 in the men's singles SU5 final, while Arati Janoba Patil of India won over her compatriot Latika Latika 21-16, 21-15 in the women's singles SU5 final. Nigeria's …
(2024-07-08). Myanmar: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2024-07-08). After Oman, Trump to venture in Saudi Arabia with mega housing project. ummid.com After Oman, The Trump Organization has signed a deal with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's real estate developer, Dar Global, to build a luxury residential tower in Jeddah.
(2024-07-08). Euro 2024: Netherlands overwhelms Turkey, England ends Swiss march to Semis. ummid.com The Netherlands completely overwhelmed Turkey whereas England ended Switzerland campaign to reach Euro Semi Finals and win the Euro Cup 2024 Saturday July 07, 2024.
(2024-07-08). US missile system in Philippines, Hong Kong's Cecilia Cheung: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From the US Typhon missile system in the Philippines to Hong Kong movie darling Cecilia Cheung, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2024-07-08). Britain's Critical Overseas Military Bases RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia and their Role in Modern Warfare. bylinetimes.com Despite losing much of its once prestigious empire, the United Kingdom continues to have considerable foreign influence. | Playing an instrumental role in critical military conflicts in the After an administration transfer to the Ottoman Empire in 1878, the UK gained a foothold in Cyprus, consolidating its hold over the region, and enabling plans to expand its influence throughout the Mid…
(2024-07-08). Meet Indian origin, Faraz Khalid, granted Saudi Citizenship by Royal Decree. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has accorded citizenship by a Royal Decree to a number of scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs among them is also Faraz Khalid, an India origin entrepreneur.
(2024-07-08). Rahul Gandhi's Speech in Lok Sabha: Key Takeways. ummid.com Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha sets the stage for a robust and dynamic debate on the future direction of the country, urging all political actors to work together for a more just and equitable India. Here are key takeways.
(2024-07-08). Indian racing sensation Atiqa Mir shortlisted for Iron Dames Young Talents Initiative. ummid.com Indian racing sensation, Atiqa Mir (9), has been shortlisted for the first-ever selection process of the cult Switzerland-based all-women motorsports team Iron Dames's Young Talents initiative.
(2024-07-08). Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing.
(2024-07-08). 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.
(2024-07-08). Rohit Sharma to lead India in ICC Champions Trophy, Test Championship 2025. aljazeera.com India's T20 World Cup winning captain will stay in charge of ODI and Test teams, BCCI says.
(2024-07-08). Rayhan Thomas Shines in Morocco, Achieves Career-High Finish. devdiscourse.com India's Rayhan Thomas, playing only his second professional event, achieved a career milestone by finishing in the Top-10 at the USD 2 million International Series Morocco golf tournament.
(2024-07-08). Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 Max crashes. scmp.com Plea deal relates to two 737 Max crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia over a five-month period in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 people.
(2024-07-08). UK to demand Indian-owned Tata saves jobs at Wales steelworks, minister says. scmp.com Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he and PM Keir Starmer have spoken to Tata over firm's plan to shut down blast furnaces at the plant — a move that puts 2,800 jobs at risk.
(2024-07-08). Hungary: Joint statement in solidarity with Transparency International Hungary and Átlátszó. fidh.org
(2024-07-08). 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.
(2024-07-08). Thailand: Arbitrary arrest and imminent risk of extradition of Vietnamese human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. fidh.org