Maxime Duriez (2024-11-16). States party to the ICC must join Lithuania's request to open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Belarusian authorities. fidh.org On 30 September 2024, Lithuania submitted a referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) requesting an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed by Belarusian authorities. The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) with 12 other human rights organisations co-signed an open letter calling on State Parties to the ICC to support and join the referral.
8 November 2024. Read the open letter below, in english only. | – | / |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-11-16). Azerbaijan: Call on the participants of the European Political Community Summit to address the climate of repression. fidh.org The undersigned human rights organisations call on the participants of the forthcoming European Political Community Summit to address the climate of unprecedented repression in Azerbaijan and to demand the release of Anar Mammadli and other human rights defenders, civil society activists, environmental activists and journalists whose arrests are politically motivated.
6 November 2024. Less than a week before the opening of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework (…) | – |

aljazeera (2024-11-16). Ten newborns killed in north India hospital fire. aljazeera.com The babies died from burns and suffocation after a blaze swept through a neonatal intensive care unit in Jhansi.

____ (2024-11-16). Nayanthara Slams Dhanush Over Documentary Rights Dispute. devdiscourse.com South Indian film star Nayanthara has publicly criticized actor Dhanush, who produced her 2015 movie 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan', for denying permission to use clips in her forthcoming Netflix documentary.

aljazeera (2024-11-16). US, South Korea and Japan slam 'dangerous' ties between Russia, North Korea. aljazeera.com Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.

ecns.cn (2024-11-16). China criticizes Philippines for violating sovereignty, maritime rights. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the Philippines' recent actions and comments related to the South China Sea, as they severely violated China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, a defense spokesman said on Friday.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-11-15). Germany Recruiting Refugees as Mercenaries for Israel: Reports. orinocotribune.com German intelligence and Zionist organizations in close coordination with the Tel Aviv regime have reportedly been recruiting refugees from war-torn countries as mercenaries for Israel. | Over the past seven months, the Values Initiative Association and the German—Israeli Association (DIG) have worked to enlist the refugees from Afghanistan, Libya, and Syria. | They are offered monthly salaries ranging from ‚Ǩ4,000 to ‚Ǩ5,000 and fast-tracked German citizenship. Many have joined the Israeli campaign of genocide in Gaza and the invasion of Lebanon. | Reports say virtually 4…

infobrics (2024-11-15). "The Greater BRICS " and "the Global South": Cooperation, Governance, and Change. infobrics.org Actively respond to changes in India's perception of the BRICS cooperation mechanism…

Pressenza New York (2024-11-15). Collective actions on climate change urgent instead of empty promises. pressenza.com The Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement on climate change, was signed on January 11, 1997 in Kyoto, Japan to limit the amount of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. Although the protocol entered into force in 2005, its achievement remains questionable. | Many countries may be complacent that they have reduced carbon emissions. But from the review of the data, it is not seen anywhere, instead, many people have opined that the situation is getting worse day by day. Bill Clinton was the US president when the treaty was executed. He hailed it as an 'environmentally and economically robust deal'. But…

infobrics (2024-11-15). North Korean heavy artillery in Russian service confirmed. infobrics.org Footage shows massive 170 mm artillery piece "Juche Cannon" being transported on railcars somewhere in Russia (possibly in Krasnoyarsk). Its maximum firing range is 40-60 km, depending on the type of munitions used. Moscow's military industry most likely upgraded both the gun and its munitions, meaning that it" is certainly bad news for the Neo-Nazi junta.

Kurit-Lagting (2024-11-15). Drawing the Line: Artists and Fisherfolk Unite to #SaveGubatBay in Ink for Impact Challenge. pressenza.com Gubat, Sorsogon — In solidarity with fisherfolk, crab farmers, and other coastal community members from Gubat, Sorsogon, the Save Gubat Bay Movement (SGBM), in partnership with the Kurit-Lagting Art Collective and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter (CAP Bicol), is launching the Ink for Impact: An Editorial Cartoon Challenge. This artistic initiative seeks to amplify voices from Gubat's coastal communities, underscoring the environmental and socio-economic struggles they face. | Timed to coincide with World Fisheries Day on November 21 and Human Rights Day on December 10, Ink for Impact b…

JANET (2024-11-09). British imperialism renew Indian Ocean bombing base. iacenter.org By Andrew Johnson November 8, 2024 An agreement made in October between British imperialism and the island nation of Mauritius over a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean exposes how the U.S. capitalist class depends on military aggression to maintain a decaying U.S. hegemony worldwide. Diego Garcia, a small island in the Indian Ocean, plays a big role as a base for U.S. bombers from West to Southeast Asia. U.S. imperialist hegemony is reliant on an intricate global network of military bases, which are jumping-off points for imperialist wars and occupations, and as logistics hubs for the entire U.S. military su…

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). Unlocking Chinese Cities | Vibrant 'pearl' in south China a bridgehead for China-Latin America cooperation. ecns.cn Situated on the west bank of the Pearl River, Zhuhai connects Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, serving as a key hub for imports and exports for southwestern China. What make this vibrant "pearl" by the seaside shine on the world stage and facilitate economic and trade cooperation between China and Latin America? Find out more.

____ (2024-11-09). Nadda Lauds Modi's Leadership, Targets Jharkhand Poll Triumph. devdiscourse.com BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda praised India's progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly in healthcare, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation, during a gathering in Ranchi.

____ (2024-11-09). Neeraj Chopra Embraces a New Era with Javelin Legend Jan Zelezny. devdiscourse.com Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin sensation and a double Olympic medallist, has enlisted the esteemed Jan Zelezny as his new coach. The partnership heralds an exciting phase in Chopra's burgeoning career, with Zelezny bringing unmatched expertise to the table. A world-record holder and three-time Olympic gold medallist, Zelezny is arguably the greatest javelin thrower of the modern era.

Andrew Johnson (2024-11-09). British imperialism renew Indian Ocean bombing base. workers.org An agreement made in October between British imperialism and the island nation of Mauritius over a U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean exposes how the U.S. capitalist class depends on military aggression to maintain a decaying U.S. hegemony worldwide. Diego Garcia, a small island in the Indian Ocean, plays . . . |

aljazeera (2024-11-09). South Korea's military blames North Korea for GPS signal 'jamming attack'. aljazeera.com The GPS jamming began on Friday and continued on Saturday, affecting several vessels at sea and dozens of aircraft.

aljazeera (2024-11-09). South Korea's military blames North Korea on GPS signal 'jamming attack'. aljazeera.com The GPS jamming began on Friday and continued on Saturday, impacting several vessels at sea and dozens of aircraft.

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). Beijing denounces Manila over pair of South China Sea acts. ecns.cn China blasted on Friday the enacting of two acts by the Philippines that infringe upon its maritime rights, urging Manila to avoid unilateral actions that may escalate the dispute and complicate the situation in the South China Sea. | .

ecns.cn (2024-11-09). DPP targets 'peanuts' for political motive. ecns.cn The Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan have recently imposed a ban on the import of Huang Fei Hong, a popular spicy crispy peanut snack from the Chinese mainland, which was criticized by the mainland as political manipulation.

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-11-09). How an obscure Michigan State professor who worked for the CIA played a leading role in facilitating U.S. intervention in Vietnam. mronline.org Ngo Dinh Diem, South Vietnam's premier from 1954 to 1963, was a Cold War version of Volodymyr Zelensky, an American-subsidized ruler who was fawned upon by leading U.S. politicians and the U.S. media despite causing the ruin of his own country.