asiapacificreport.nz (2024-08-08). Call for collective global action over 'horrific' Israeli crimes against Palestinian prisonersShortly after Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel was cutting off food, water, electricity and fuel to Gaza, effectively announcing the start of the genocide, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir launched his own war against Palestinian political prisoners and detainees held in Israeli jails and camps
(2024-08-08). Not Just Russia, Israel & U.S.-Led West Also Spooked By Iran's Military Ties With This Asian Nation. hindustantimes.com Not just the Russia-Iran bonhomie, but the West is also concerned over growing ties between Russia and North Korea amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Iran and North Korea have a history of working together to advance their military arsenals. Reports suggested that Tehran assisted Pyongyang in its bid to develop booster rockets. A visit by a North Korean delegation to Tehran in April also raised concerns in the West. With Russia firmly behind Iran, the emergence of another new bloc is worrying the West.
(2024-08-08). The US and Israel Are Losing Influence in West Asia. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess current developments in West Asia with respect to Israel and Iran. Increasingly, it is becoming apparent that the US and Israel are losing influence and credibility in the region.
(2024-08-08). US sends ship-based jets to West Asia base to shield Israel from Iran's retaliation. presstv.ir Roughly a dozen F/A-18 fighter jets from the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier flew to the base, an unnamed US official told the Associated Press.
(2024-08-08). Markets rebound but volatility remains. ecns.cn Stock markets in Asia, Europe and the United States stabilized on Tuesday and Wednesday, after massive earlier volatility over fears that the US was heading for a recession.
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). China's Vice Minister will visit Honduras in the coming days. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) Honduras will receive in the coming days the official visit of the vice-foreign minister of China, Hua Chuying, which reflects the interest of the Asian country to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation with this Central American nation.
(2024-08-08). Russia is battling one of the biggest Ukrainian border incursions of the war. scmp.com Russia said it was fighting intense battles against Ukrainian forces that had penetrated its southern border, in what President Vladimir Putin described a 'major provocation'.
(2024-08-08). Russia: Human rights defender Oleg Orlov released. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Maldives: United Nations body demand reinstatement of Maldivian Democracy Network. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). France 'decides who enters' New Caledonia: French diplomat on Pacific leaders request. asiapacificreport.nz By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist France is "checking" whether a high-level mission to New Caledonia will be possible prior to or after the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Summit in Tonga at the end of the month. Forum leaders have written to French President Emmanuel Macron requesting to send a Forum Ministerial Committee to Nouméa…
(2024-08-08). Russia : Inclusion of indigenous peoples' and national minorities' rights organisations in the list of "extremist organisations" fidh.org
(2024-08-08). India: End human rights defender and journalist Irfan Mehraj's 500-day imprisonment. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh Learned Again— Students Efforts Spared Us from Shame. pressenza.com 
by Mohammad Nazrul Islam | Our children, our youth have once again proved that this G-generation can change Bangladesh, can change the country. They moved and worked hard to give proper guidance to the country, and above all, to change the decaying social system of Bangladesh. | Today is the eighth of August, 2024. Only 3 (three) days ago, by firing on the students, killing them, and running the steamroller of oppression in the country, the dictatorial attitude shown by the state, those students endured killing, torture, and oppression. And, they liberated the country again through the escape of the Prime Ministe…
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh economy under pressure amid 'uncharted' political turmoil. aljazeera.com Hopes that interim government under Muhammad Yunus can restore stability and address country's inequalities.
(2024-08-08). Muhammad Yunus returns to Bangladesh to lead interim government. aljazeera.com 'Bangladesh has got a second independence,' Nobel laureate says before meeting army chief and president.
(2024-08-08). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). Nobel laureate Yunus back in Bangladesh to head interim govt amid turmoil. geo.tv 
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who was recommended by Bangladeshi student leaders as the head of the interim government, arrives at the Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 8, 2024. — ReutersYunus set to be sworn in as caretaker govt's chief adviser…
(2024-08-08). Popular student movement ousts Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. liberationnews.org 
During weeks of Quota Reform Protests in July, several hundred were killed and 9,000+ detained. A Student-led Movement has pushed the Prime Minister to step down and set up an interim government. Where will Bangladesh head now?>
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh: Statement from Professor Muhammad Yunus. pressenza.com "I congratulate the brave students who took the lead in making our Second Victory Day possible and to the people for giving your total support to them. Let us make the best use of our new victory. Let us not let this slip away because of our mistakes. I fervently appeal to everybody to stay calm. Please refrain from all kinds of violence. I appeal to all students, members of all political parties and non-political people to stay calm. This is our beautiful country with lots of exciting possibilities. We must protect and make it a wonderful country for us and for our future generations. | Our youth is ready to giv…
(2024-08-08). Prestará juramento gobierno interino de Bangladesh. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 ago (RHC) El gobierno interino de Bangladesh prestará hoy juramento luego de la llegada al país del banquero Mohammad Yunus, quien asumirá como asesor principal del Ejecutivo provisional, informó el jefe del Ejército, general Waker-Uz-Zaman.
(2024-08-08). Muhammad Yunus, promoter of "entrepreneurial development," to head Bangladesh's emergency interim government. wsws.org The Yunus-led interim government will be a right-wing capitalist regime, beholden to the transnational garment industry giants, other foreign investors and the Bangladeshi bourgeoisie.
(2024-08-08). 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…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Bangladesh: Over 60, including 13 policemen, killed in renewed protest. ummid.com After a lull of about a week, students protest in Bangladesh capital and other parts of the country reignited with the death of at least 52 people and 13 policemen.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). After Hasina's resignation, the struggle over the power vacuum continues in Bangladesh. links.org.au 
Badrul Alam — Prime minister Sheikh Hasina used all the tools of repression at her disposal against the people to retain power, but was defeated in the end.
(2024-08-08). Outgoing SCBA President Urges Protection for Bangladeshi Hindus Amidst Unrest. devdiscourse.com Adish Aggarwala, the outgoing president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), has urged Mahbubuddin Khokon, president of Bangladesh's Supreme Court Bar Association, to take measures to prevent targeted violence against Hindus amidst the ongoing turmoil in the country. His request underscores the essential need to protect religious minorities during such unrest.
(2024-08-08). Afghanistan: Stable electricity supply elevates health care at Mirwais Regional Hospital. icrc.org
(2024-08-08). Delegation Highlights Human Rights Violations to Pope Francis at Vatican City. devdiscourse.com A high-profile delegation representing Afghans, Pashtuns, and Kashmiris met with Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday to raise awareness about human rights violations in their regions. The delegation, invited by the Afghan Community in Italy, aimed to brief the Pope on ongoing issues and seek global support and intervention.
(2024-08-07). Chengdu gears up for 2025 World Games. ecns.cn With one year to go before the 12th edition of the World Games opens, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is hosting a series of promotional activities, along with Beijing and Hong Kong.
(2024-08-08). Chengdu gears up for 2025 World Games. ecns.cn With one year to go before the 12th edition of the World Games opens, Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is hosting a series of promotional activities, along with Beijing and Hong Kong.
frontline.thehindu.com (2024-08-08). Exporting arms to Israel violates international law and human rights: panel on India's supply of military material to IsraelActivists, politicians, and authors criticise the Centre for obscuring arms export information and the suppression of pro-Palestine protests
(2024-08-08). India's Vinesh Phogat disqualified in Olympics, missed weight by 100 grams. aljazeera.com Phogat had starved herself for a week, exercised and spent hours in the sauna to cut the extra kilos.
(2024-08-08). Simla agreement key to resolving Kashmir issue, says UN deputy spokesperson. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff The United Nations has reiterated its position that the final settlement of the Kashmir dispute must be reached peacefully, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and with full respect for human rights. Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said that the Simla Agreement of 1972 between India …
(2024-08-08). Hindutva gang colluded with British rulers and Jinnah against Quit India Movement 1042: A peep into Hindutva archives. muslimmirror.com By Prof Shamsul Islam On the eve of 82nd anniversary of the glorious Quit India Movement 1942 [QIM], we must evaluate the anti-national role of the Hindutva flag-bearers (who shamelessly claim to be the original nationalists) in India's anti-colonial freedom struggle. QIM also known as 'August Kranti' (August Revolution) was a nation-wide Civil Disobedience Movement …
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Russia — India — China triangle through the eyes of IR scholars. russiancouncil.ru In July-August, 2024 Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Synergia Foundation (Bangalore, India) and Grandview Institution (Beijing, China) held a series of work meeting to negotiate the architecture of a joint project, scheduled for 2024—2025…
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Hajj 2025 application starts next week: Haj Committee of India. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCOI) is set to start receiving online application forms for Hajj 2025 or Haj 1446 AH from the next week of the ongoing month August.
(2024-08-08). Motorola Edge 50 Launches in India: Premium Features at an Affordable Price. devdiscourse.com Motorola has unveiled its latest offering, the motorola edge 50, in India. This new device comes with a slew of premium features including an AI-powered camera with Sony's LYTIA‚Ñ¢ 700C sensor, a nearly borderless 6.7″ pOLED curved display, and military-grade durability.
(2024-08-08). 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.
(2024-08-08). Gen Z in India: Rising Focus on AI, Cybersecurity, and Career Sacrifices. devdiscourse.com A recent study, the Quest Report 2024, highlights the shifting career preferences of Gen Z in India, with a notable inclination towards fields such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and content creation. The study analyzed the aspirations and challenges faced by this generation.
(2024-08-08). India: Continued harassment of human rights defender Ajimuddin Sarkar. fidh.org
(2024-08-08). Two powerful earthquakes hit off Japan; tsunami warning issued. geo.tv 
(2024-08-08). Japanese PM did not mention US during Hiroshima nuclear bomb commemoration. infobrics.org He did, however, warn of a fake Russian nuclear threat.
(2024-08-08). US Ambassador Boycotts Nagasaki A-Bomb Ceremony Because Israel Is Not Invited. news.antiwar.com US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will boycott Friday's memorial service in Nagasaki commemorating the 79th anniversary of the US dropping a nuclear bomb on the city because Israel was not invited to attend. Emanuel said the ceremony had become "politicized" by the decision not to invite Israel, but Russia and Belarus will also be …
(2024-08-08). US, UK boycott Japan nuclear bomb memorial after Israel snubbed. newarab.com 
(2024-08-08). World War II: US Military Destroyed 66 Japanese Cities Before Planning to Wipe Out the Same Number of Soviet Cities. globalresearch.ca The number of Japanese cities destroyed was the exact figure that the Pentagon compiled when finalizing plans, in mid-September 1945, to eviscerate the Soviet Union. Indeed, 66 Soviet cities were earmarked to be wiped out — with 204 atomic bombs — less than 2 weeks after Japan's surrender.
(2024-08-08). Japanese Rate Hikes Cause Colossal Losses in World Markets. fairobserver.com On Monday, August 5, the Japanese Nikkei stock market index dropped 12.4%, marking the worst day since the worldwide "Black Monday" crash of October 1987. This Monday, the US S&P 500 index lost 3%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 3.4%. The VIX index, a measure of volatility, reached 65, its third-highest reading in history. Only…
(2024-08-08). Brics Needs Common Values, Respect for Human Dignity. infobrics.org The Association for Welfare, Community, and Dialogue (Acid) welcomes the statement by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Malaysia is preparing to join the emerging economic group known as Brics…
(2024-08-08). Iran warns of Israeli plots to jeopardize security of all Muslim states. presstv.ir Iran's interim foreign minister warns of Israel's plots to endanger security of the entire Muslim world.
(2024-08-08). Q&A: Uncovering Pakistan's fight against polio. aljazeera.com Despite a heavy flow of funding and regular campaigns, Pakistan has been unable to eradicate polio.
(2024-08-08). Tax justice in Pakistan. cadtm.org
(2024-08-08). The 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence in The Philippines. pressenza.com 
Persons and associations who are planning to set up events and activities in the Philippines in line with | the 3rd World March met up, August 7, to share images and to interchange how to move forward and | continue preparing for the visit of the WM Team. | Present were: Tiziana Volta (WWWV World Coordination Team, Philippines WM Coordinator), Margherita Maffeis-Natale (Maffeis Network-Culture Ticino Network Association, Lugano, Switzerland), Guinell Flores (Philippine Italian Association), Jennifer Espinosa (Culture Ticino Network Association, Paombong), Dom-An Macagne (Sagada, Philippines) and, Karina Lagdameo…
(2024-08-08). 10 die-hard Taiwan separatists facing lawful punishment. ecns.cn The website of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council now includes new sections on the lawful punishment of die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatists.
(2024-08-08). Algeria falls in love with boxing thanks to Imane Khelif. newarab.com 
On 6 August, the Algerian welterweight Khelif defeated Thailand's 2023 world silver medallist, Janjaem Suwannapheng, in a unanimous points decision, advancing to t…
(2024-08-08). Thailand's Constitutional Court dissolves main opposition party. wsws.org The Move Forward Party's dissolution is a warning to the working class and progressive youth that democratic rights cannot be defended through the Thai state or appeals to imperialist powers.
(2024-08-08). In Vietnam, democracy means rule of the people. peoplesworld.org 
In the United States, most people are educated to understand that democracy means multi-party elections and that any country that does not have multi-party elections is repressive and undemocratic. However, democracy simply means "rule of the people" and doesn't necessarily have anything to do with multi-party elections. For example, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is …
(2024-08-08). To Lam-Putin satisfied with the development of Vietnam-Russia ties. plenglish.com Hanoi, Aug 8 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of Vietnam, To Lam, and Russia, Vladimir Putin, today expressed their satisfaction with the fruitful development of bilateral ties in all aspects, especially in defense, security, energy, oil, gas and trade.
(2024-08-08). BRICS+ countries congratulate Vietnamese President on his appointment as General Secretary of the ruling party. tvbrics.com 
BRICS+ statesmen and politicians look forward to deepening co-operation with Vietnam…
genocidal assault on the Yazidis, an ethno-religious minority in northern Iraq. | At least 5,000 Yazidis were killed, and an estimated 7,000 Yazidi women and children were kidnapped and forced into sexual slavery by IS fighters. | Holya, Berivan, and Fahima — three Yazidi women from Sinjar — managed to escape the attack and are now rebuilding their lives and communities more than six years after the defeat of IS in the country. | The women work as deminers for the British demining charity 
Lebanon is stocking up on emergency medical supplies to prepare for " A 32-tonne shipment of emergency medical supplies was delivered to the country by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday with another shipment expected on Wedne…
The UAE warned travellers could be at risk of the "unstable security situation in various cities across the UK" with extremist riots breaking out in major cities and towns over the weekend, much of the rhetoric and vi…
Police trying to handle the situation in Great Britain. —ReutersStarmer holds emergency meeting with ministers, police chiefs."Our first duty is to ensure our communities are safe," he says. UK prime minister says more than 400 people had been arrested.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia waves to activists as she arrives for a rally in Dhaka in this file picture taken January 20, 2014. — Reuters
A man resembling Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was spotted among charged protesters in Bangladesh, leaving people on social media in shock after a video of the bizarre sighting went viral online.In the video, the doppelganger of the 35-year-old former captain of India's national…
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina speaks during the annual Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany February 17, 2024. — ReutersSheikh Hasina, the former Bangladesh prime minister who fled to India on Monday, is expected to remain there for "a while" because her plans to…
Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus speaks at the Trust Women Conference, London, Britain, December 1 2016. — ReutersTrying to hold oath-taking ceremony tomorrow, says army chief.Yunus set to lead a caretaker government after Hasina ouster."Be calm, get ready to build country," says Nobel…
UK Supreme Court refuses to hear Shamima Begum citizenship appeal | Begum's lawyers argued she was trafficked to Syria at the age of 15 | | Renu Begum, the sister of Shamima Begum, holds a photo of her sister as she makes an appeal to have her British citizenship renewed (Reuters/File photo)…
by Mohammad Nazrul Islam | Student power means setting a goal and having the communication network, the strategy, the physical numbers, and the commitment to achieve it. Now it happened again in Bangladesh's history. | On August 5, 2024, the students have demonstrated once again that a suffocating situation has ended with the fall of the dictatorial Hasina government in Bangladesh. Photo Credit to Md. Reaz Uddin. | With the students acquiring the residence of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Bangladesh has become independent again. And, the people of Bangladesh have felt free and have gone outside their homes in…
The kingdom is the leader of the Middle East and North Africa in the IT secto…
To reduce dependence on coal-fired generation, the authorities plan to increase the installed capacity of electricity from non-fossil fuel based sources…
By Maxim Bock, Queensland University of Technology Fiji journalist Felix Chaudhary recalls how the harassment began: "Initially, I was verbally warned to stop." "And not only warned but threatened as well. I think I was a bit 'gung-ho' at the time and I kind of took it lightly until the day I was taken to…
DHAKA | Xinhua | Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus will serve as the head of Bangladesh's interim government, local media reported early Wednesday. The decision was taken at a meeting of President Mohammed Shahabuddin with chiefs of the three services and the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement to finalize the outline of the …
CPI(ML) Liberation — We congratulate the democracy-loving people of Bangladesh at this hour of victorious assertion.