(2024-05-16). Gaza is our moment of truth. dissidentvoice.org 
A protest by students at George Washington University. Probal Rashid SIPA USA) Powerful student movements in the 1960s and 1970s shook the world's conscience to end America's slaughter in Vietnam and Cambodia. The moral force of Black people rising together in their pain and rage against legislated racism changed the social fabric of America, ending …
(2024-05-16). Southeast Asian Financial Scams Can Begin with a "Simple" Text. indybay.org It may start out ubiquitous, but those innocent or inquiring text messages from unknown numbers that suddenly appear on your phone saying "Hello" or "Is this Stephanie's phone number?" are a disaster lurking in disguise. Not to be left out of the equation, too, are Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms that offer ads promising jobs working from home and investment opportunities, along with access to online gambling that are all part of scams run by Southeast Asian transnational crime syndicates.
(2024-05-16). A Brutal Punishment: Australia's Sentencing of David McBride. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-05-16). Gold prices in Qatar Today Thursday, May 16, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gold prices in Doha, Qatar, today, Thursday, May 16 opened at QR 8,691.92 per ounce, according to Qatar-goldprice.com24-karat gold rates in Qatar Today: The price per gram of 24-karat gold in Doha stood at QR 279.45 today.22-karat gold prices in Doha Today: The price per gram of 22-karat gold in Qatar stood at QR 256.16 early today.21-karat gold rates in the Emirate of Qatar Today: The price per gram of 21-karat gold in Qatar stood at QR 244.52 at the start of the business day, today.18-karat gold prices in Doha Today: The price per gram of 18-karat gold in Doha opened at QR…
(2024-05-16). Gold prices in Jordan Today 16 May, Thursday. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gold prices in Amman, Jordan today opened at a selling price of JOD 1,692.721 per ounce, Thursday, May 16, not including taxes and fees.24-karat gold prices in Amman Today: The price per gram of 24-karat gold in Jordan stood at JOD 54.424 today.22-karat gold rates in Jordan Today: The price per gram of 22-karat gold in the Kingdom of Jordan stood at JOD 49.889 early today.21-karat gold prices in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Today: The price per gram of 21-karat gold in Jordan stood at JOD 47.621 at the start of the business day, today.18-karat gold rates in Amman Today: T…
(2024-05-16). Gold prices in Riyadh Today 16 May 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gold prices in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today, Thursday, May 16, opened at 8,954.59 per ounce, according to saudigoldprice.com.24-karat gold prices in Riyadh Today: The price per gram of 24-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 287.90 today.22-karat gold rates in KSA Today: The price per gram of 22-karat gold in Saudi stood at SAR 263.91 early today.21-karat gold prices in Saudi Arabia Today: The price per gram of 21-karat gold in KSA stood at SAR 251.91 at the start of the business day, today.18-karat gold rates in KSA Today: The price per gram of 18-karat gold in Saudi o…
(2024-05-16). Gold prices in Dubai Today Thursday, May 16, 2024. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Gold prices in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, Thursday, May 16, opened at a selling price of AED 8,763.56 per ounce, according to UAEgoldprices.com.24-karat gold rates in UAE Today: The price per gram of 24-karat gold in UAE stood at AED 281.76 today.22-karat gold prices in Dubai Today : The price per gram of 22-karat gold in UAE stood at AED 258.28 early today, May 16.21-karat gold rates in Dubai Today: The price per gram of 21-karat gold in UAE stood at AED 246.54 at the start of business today.18-karat gold prices in UAE Today: The price per gram of 18…
(2024-05-16). Iraq bans eye color change in cosmetic center. albawaba.com ALBAWABA The Iraqi Medical Association has officially decided to prohibit the performance of eye color change procedures by cosmetic surgeons, restricting them solely to specialized ophthalmologists. This decision was made based on scientific reports from Iraqi universities, affirming that such procedures pose health risks and are unauthorized for cosmetic purposes.In an official statement, the association emphasized that the use of laser or intraocular lens implantation to change eye color violates laws and poses health risks.ÿ®ŸäŸÜ ŸÖÿ§ŸäÿØ…
(2024-05-16). A call for people worldwide to stand with Japan against WHO's public health dictatorship. expose-news.com On Monday, a press conference was held to launch a Japanese national movement against WHO's pandemic plans. Organisers also announced a protest against WHO's plans to take place on 31 May, the …
(2024-05-16). Asian Markets Track Wall St Records After US Inflation Data. latintimes.com The 3.4% clip in April consumer prices was in line with forecasts but down from March and capped a run of three straight months above estimates that forced investors to reel in their rate cut hopes.
(2024-05-16). Are you drugged or dead? Mahua Moitra asks EC amid Amit Shah's remarks. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Trinamool Congress candidate Mahua Moitra slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI) over not taking action against Union home minister Amit Shah for his "Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia" remarks against chief minister Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal government. "'Mullah, Madrasa, Mafia' -Amit Shah defines 'Mamata's Bengal' in mtng. @ECISVEEP are you drugged …
(2024-05-16). Ambassador to Mongolia lectures on Cuba-US relations and blockade. plenglish.com Ulaanbaatar, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador to Mongolia, Jorge Ferrer, delivered a lecture on Cuba-United States relations and the effects of the US blockade on the Cuban people, besides Mongolian citizens and companies due to its extraterritoriality, diplomatic sources informed on Thursday.
(2024-05-16). India highlights validity of José Martí's universal thought. plenglish.com New Delhi, May 16 (Prensa Latina) The screening here of the film El Ojo del Canario highlighted the validity of the universal thought of the National Hero of Cuba, José Martí, on the 129th anniversary of his death.
(2024-05-16). Demand for University by Women in One of India's Poorest Districts. projectcensored.org Nearly 15,000 women in the age group 16-24 years wrote to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in February 2024 to demand a dedicated university in their district, Nuh. This is not a new ask; the girls have written to the chief minister as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
(2024-05-16). Promises to Women Health Activists in India Not Yet Met Despite ASHA Strike Suspension. projectcensored.org In March 2024, a 21-day strike by Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers ended in Maharashtra, a state in the western peninsula of India, as health ministers announced an increase in salaries. However, some of these promises have been made only verbally, leading ASHA workers to question whether the state…
(2024-05-16). Cadena Hotelera india patrocina vuelos internos en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 mayo (RHC) La cadena hotelera india MGM Muthu Hotels realizará vuelos domésticos en Cuba con aerolínea propia para favorecer el turismo, significó hoy un reporte oficial, señaló hoy el diario Granma.
(2024-05-16). Saudi Arabia conducts oil spill response drills. tvbrics.com 
Emergency services use satellites and special modelling software…
(2024-05-16). Port workers and an academic in Sri Lanka call for the immediate release of Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org The Colombo Port Workers Action Committee urges all port workers and also youth and who value democratic rights come forward to campaign for the release of comrade Bogdan Syrotiuk.
(2024-05-16). What is behind the protests in Armenia? uwidata.com In Yerevan, protests have not subsided for several days demanding the resignation of Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. Protests in the Armenian capital began on May 9. Since then, every day the police detains dozens of people dissatisfied with the policies of the Pashinyan regime. A new protest leader has emerged in Armenia, leading …
(2024-05-16). Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan appears before Pakistan top court by videolink. aljazeera.com The court appearance of the 71-year-old leader was not livestreamed on the court's website or aired on news channels.
(2024-05-16). What is behind the protests in Armenia? unitedworldint.com In Yerevan, protests have not subsided for several days demanding the resignation of Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan. Protests in the Armenian capital began on May 9. Since then, every day the police detains dozens of people dissatisfied with the policies of the Pashinyan regime. A new protest leader has emerged in Armenia, leading …
(2024-05-16). NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha to be released on bail after arrest ruled illegal. mronline.org 
Police charged Prabir and NewsClick with colluding with foreign powers to sabotage India on the basis of a New York Times "hit piece" published in August 2023 which targeted several other anti-war organizations in the U.S. as well.
(2024-05-16). Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election. devdiscourse.com An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying "such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight."
(2024-05-16). Rumormongers in Taiwan to face sanctions. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will take action against Taiwan political commentators who are spreading rumors to smear the mainland, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday.
(2024-05-16). After over 7 months, SC finds NewsClick founder's arrest illegal, void. ummid.com In a judgement pronounced Wednesday May 15, 2024 the Supreme Court of India ordered immediate release of NewsClick Founder and Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha from jail.
(2024-05-16). Cuba relies on renewable energy sources. en.escambray.cu Cuba relies on developing renewable energy sources (RES), such as wind, photovoltaic, and biogas, to address the electricity generation shortages caused by the lack of fuel…
(2024-05-16). Turkey joins the ranks of countries considering a foreign agent law. globalvoices.org 
Anyone can be labeled an agent of influence Originally published on Turkey, following in the
(2024-05-16). In the jungle with Myanmar's rebels as thousands of new recruits join. aljazeera.com Thousands of new recruits have joined Myanmar's rebel army in the jungle after rejecting the military's new conscription…
(2024-05-16). Google blocks access to pro-democracy protest song in Hong Kong after court ruling. globalvoices.org 
(2024-05-16). Mustafa Suleyman — A Beacon for Muslim Youth. ummid.com Mustafa Suleyman is a Syrian-born British citizen, about whom Microsoft's former chief Bill Gates said: "Watch his work, he can become a big name in the world of technology".
(2024-05-16). Nouméa 'was on fire' — New Zealander in New Caledonia tells of unrest. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ News A New Zealand man has described scenes of chaos in the New Caledonia capital of Nouméa during the escalating civil unrest. Four people have died and hundreds have been injured during rioting by pro-independence supporters over electoral changes. French president Emmanuel Macron has declared a 12-day state of emergency and about 1200 police…
(2024-05-16). Record-breaking India captain Sunil Chhetri to quit international football. aljazeera.com India's record goal scorer and most capped player says it's time for the country to see 'the next number nine'.
(2024-05-15). New Singapore PM highlights neutral stance. ecns.cn Singapore's newly installed Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to maintain the city-state's policy of "hedge diplomacy" and neutrality in international relations and focus on sustaining its development, analysts said.
(2024-05-16). Warsaw shopping centre fire inflicts tragedy on Poland's Vietnamese community. scmp.com A fire destroyed the Marywilska 44 shopping centre, home to some 1,400 shops or services in an industrial area on Warsaw's northern edge. Hundreds of the businesses there were run by people from Vietnam.
(2024-05-16). How India is racing against time to save the endangered red panda. aljazeera.com 101 East reveals how India is fighting to conserve its population of one of the world's rarest animals.
(2024-05-16). Saudi Arabia: Call for lifting the arbitrary travel ban imposed on women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul and her family. fidh.org
(2024-05-16). 2024 Election 4th Phase: West Bengal, Andhra, MP record highest voters turnout. ummid.com The 4th poll of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections in India Monday May 13, 2024 ended with an overall polling percentage of 67.25%, the Election Commission of India said.
(2024-05-16). Exceptionally rare conjoined twins born in Indonesia possess four arms and three legs. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Conjoined twins born in Indonesia share genitalia and have four arms and three legs, an extremely rare occurrence. Scientifically speaking, these twins are one in a two million occurrences and are referred to as ischiopagus tripus. There are very few known cases of these conjoined twins, sometimes known as "spider twins"; an account of two Indonesian boys is published in the American Journal of Case Reports. Although the twins were born in 2018, the case was just this week published in the journal.The authors stated in the American Journal of Case Reports that "the rarity of ischiopagus tripus con…
(2024-05-16). Why are Kashmiris voting in Indian election they've long boycotted? aljazeera.com The abrogation of Kashmir's special status means many in the region see voting as the only way to be heard.
(2024-05-15). Chinese mainland to take legal action against smear campaigns. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland will take legal action against Taiwan political commentators spreading rumors to smear the mainland, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Wednesday.
(2024-05-16). Turkey's Average Household Size Shrinks, Age of First-Time Mothers Rises. themedialine.org 
(2024-05-16). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention of Anar Mammadli. fidh.org In a context of increasing crackdown on civil society in Azerbaijan, more than 30 organisations including OMCT and FIDH in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders call for the immediate release of Anar Mammadli and urge the authorities of Azerbaijan to end reprisals against human rights defenders in the country.
We, the undersigned human rights organisations, condemn in strongest possible terms the Azerbaijani authorities' detention of Anar Mammadli, (…) | – |
(2024-05-16). Embajador de Cuba en Mongolia diserta sobre relaciones de EEUU y su país. radiohc.cu Ulán Bator, 16 mayo (RHC) El embajador Jorge Ferrer disertó en conferencia en la Escuela de Relaciones Internacionales y Administración Pública de la Universidad Nacional, sobre las relaciones Cuba-Estados Unidos y las afectaciones del bloqueo al pueblo cubano, informaron hoy fuentes diplomáticas.
(2024-05-16). India : popular movements, not elections, will bring transformative change. cadtm.org With the exception of a brief period, India has been more fortunate than many other nations in being able to maintain parliamentary rule over the last 77 years. With 900 million voters—more than the populations of Europe and Australia put together—the Indian elections are hailed as the largest exhibition and celebration of democracy. The nation's economic growth over the past 30 years —one of the fastest in the world—also makes the elections noteworthy on a global scale.
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(2024-05-16). Syrian refugee in Jordan on hunger strike to end deportation. newarab.com 
Atia Mohamad Abu Salem, a 24-year-old Jordanian authorities arrested Abu Salem and a Jordanian friend on 9 Apri…
(2024-05-16). UN launches probe into first international staff killed by strike in Rafah. newarab.com 
The The staffer, a retired Indian Army officer named Waibhav…
(2024-05-16). Progressive Muslim challenges US Congress incumbent on Gaza. newarab.com 
Imraan Siddiqi, the son of Indian immigrants to the US, has been involved in civil rights most of his life — from seeing racial inequality in the South to…
(2024-05-16). Greece arrests suspected criminal gang leader wanted by Turkey. newarab.com 
Greek police have arrested a Turkish national, the suspected leader of a criminal group wanted by Ankara for a range of crimes including manslaughter, Greek police and intelligence sources said on Wednesday. | Police acted on an international warrant and arrested the 29-year old man on Friday last week following an initial tipoff by the Turkish intelligence service. | The man was named…
(2024-05-16). Erdogan says 1,000 Hamas members treated in Turkey hospitals. newarab.com 
Erdogan made the comments in a meeting with
(2024-05-16). North Korean leader inspects missile launcher vehicles. presstv.ir Footage released by North Korea's official KCTV shows Kim Jong-un inspecting missile launcher vehicles.
(2024-05-16). Nasrallah underlines unity among resistance groups until al-Aqsa Storm goals achieved. presstv.ir Nasrallah underscores the significance of unity among resistance groups until achieving final victory in Operation al-Aqsa Storm.
A discussion of the origins of urbanization may provide some insight into the character of modern social problems by highlighting the long historical dynamic at work. It may not be out of place here to point out that anti‚Äëstates are well known in the modern world, above all in what the U.S. Federal Reserve Board classifies as eleven offshore banking centers. Five such enclaves are in the Caribbean: Panama, the Netherlands Antilles (Curacao), Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the British West Indies (Cayman Islands). Three enclaves—Hong Kong, Macao, and Singapore—were founded to conduct the C…
Xamneau, Laos, May 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban ambassador Enna Viant reaffirmed her pride in confirming that Laos is still a special brother country for Cuba nearly half a century after establishing diplomatic relations.
The events of the second FinTech Summit have started in Dubai…
The Iraq's top court has