newarab (2024-10-30). KDP and PUK retain power in Iraqi Kurdistan amid fraud claims. newarab.com The two main The ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) emerged…

newarab (2024-10-30). Iraqis returning from Syria face torture: Amnesty. newarab.com Amnesty International on Tuesday said there were cases of "torture and ill-treatment" among The London-based human rights group said it documented cases involving seven men and one woman, de…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-10-30). Islamic Resistance in Iraq fighters targeted a vital site in northern occupied lands with drones. english.almanar.com.lb

TASS (2024-10-30). Trump accuses Biden, Harris of disliking Americans, calling them 'garbage'. tass.com "Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have shown they are both unfit to be President of the United States," the republican US presidential candidate stressed…

The Independent (2024-10-30). Actions speak louder than words as Real Madrid boycott Ballon d'Or ceremony. independent.co.ug OPINION | Xinhua | Real Madrid likes to define itself as a 'Club Senor' — literally a gentleman that represents the most sporting behavior — but events on Monday have shown that words are one thing and actions are another. The club decided at the last minute to boycott the award ceremony for the Ballon …

tn.ai (2024-10-26). Regional Outrage after Israeli Attack on Iranian Soil. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli attack on Iran has triggered swift condemnation from regional countries, with Jordan, Qatar, and Kuwait denouncing the strikes as violations of international law and urging restraint to prevent further escalation.

aljazeera (2024-10-24). Turkey strikes Iraq, Syria after attack on defence company near Ankara. aljazeera.com Turkey says it hit targets linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which it blames for the attack on TUSAS.

newarab (2024-10-24). Iraq says it killed top Islamic State group figure. newarab.com Iraqi forces have killed nine

Staff (2024-10-23). Tulsi Gabbard joins Republican Party. rt.com The GOP has become a force for peace and common sense with Donald Trump at its helm, the former Democratic firebrand has said | Former US Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has endorsed Donald Trump in the race for the White House, announcing that she has joined the Republican Party. | Gabbard, 43, served as a Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii and ran for the party's presidential nomination in 2020. Previously deployed to Iraq and Kuwait, she became a fierce critic of US military interventions abroad. Gabbard left the Democrats in 2022, accusing the party of being "under the complete control of…

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-10-23). Islamic Resistance in Iraq Strikes Israeli Targets at Dawn. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance in Iraq reported the execution of three drone strikes targeting key locations in Israeli-occupied territories during the early hours of Wednesday. The Resistant group confirmed that one of the strikes was directed at a crucial site in the Golan Heights, while two additional drone attacks were launched against targets in Eilat, referred …

Associated Press (2024-10-23). Turkey hits Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria after 5 killed at defence firm. scmp.com The strike came hours after a male and female suspect set off explosives and opened fire at a Turkish state-run aerospace company.

____ (2024-10-23). Priyanka Gandhi's Decades of Campaigning: From Rajiv to Wayanad. devdiscourse.com Priyanka Gandhi has been a key figure in political campaigns since 1989, beginning her journey at the age of 17 when she supported her father, Rajiv Gandhi.

____ (2024-10-23). EU Companies Show Resilience Amid Shocks, Boost Ambitions for Green and Digital Transformations: EIB Survey. devdiscourse.com A recent survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals that companies within the European Union (EU) have shown remarkable resilience to the health, price, and trade shocks of the past four years. Released during the World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings, the EIB Investment Survey 2024 highlights a growing commitment among EU businesses to pursue green and digital transformations despite ongoing geopolitical risks and supply chain disruptions.

albawaba (2024-10-21). Flight disruptions continue: Emirates extends suspension to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Emirates Airlines announced in a recent travel update that it has decided to suspend its flights to Iran and Iraq until October 23, 2024. The move comes in reaction to the increasing tensions in the Middle East.The decision comes after previous restrictions that were first scheduled to expire on October 8 were subsequently extended until October 16. As the airline continues to put passenger safety first, the measure affects flights to important destinations including Tehran and Baghdad.Travelers who have Tehran and Baghdad as their final destinations will not be permitted to depart until after October…

newarab (2024-10-21). Voters in Iraqi Kurdistan cast ballots in long-delayed elections. newarab.com Residents of The election comes after a ruling by Iraq's Federal Supreme Court in May 2…

presstv.ir (2024-10-21). Iraqi resistance strikes 'vital Israeli targets' with drones. presstv.ir The Islamic resistance in Iraq says it has carried out fresh retaliatory operations, striking a number of Israeli targets inside the occupied territories.

Jeffrey St. Clair (2024-10-21). Writin' is Fightin': 30 Years of Punching Back. counterpunch.org When CounterPunch went to press 30 years ago on paper printed with ink that smeared your fingers, Bill Gates was worth a mere $6 billion, the atmosphere was clotted with a (barely) liveable 357PPM of carbon dioxide, Bill Clinton was plotting his first missile strikes (Iraq, of course), Larry Summers was scheming how to turn Brazil into the US's toxic waste dump and Al Gore's great invention was little more than a dial-up traffic jam.

Michael Arria, Mondoweiss. (2024-10-21). Students And Faculty Encountering Stricter Anti-Protest Rules. popularresistance.org This semester returning university students have encountered stricter anti-protest regulations at their schools, while advocates continue to deal with fallout from last spring's Gaza solidarity | "University administrators across the United States have declared an indefinite state of emergency on college campuses," wrote National SJP organizer Carrie Zaremba in September. "Schools are rolling out policies in preparation for quashing pro-Palestine student activism this Fall semester, and reshaping regulations and even campuses in the process to suit this new normal." | Palestine Legal senior staff attorney Radhika…

channelnewsasia (2024-10-21). Pritam Singh trial: Defence, Deputy Attorney-General clash over disclosing ex-WP cadre's unredacted messages. channelnewsasia.com Cross-examination of former Workers' Party cadre member Yudhishthra Nathan was interrupted by an exchange between Pritam Singh's lawyer and a Deputy Attorney-General on whether Mr Nathan's unredacted text messages should be disclosed.

channelnewsasia (2024-10-21). Ex-WP cadre admits wanting Raeesah Khan to lie more as party lacked 'suitable plan' for coming clean. channelnewsasia.com Under cross-examination by the defence, former Workers' Party cadre Yudhishthra Nathan said he could not recall whether he had suggested that Ms Khan maintain her lie in a meeting with WP chief Pritam Singh.

Reuters (2024-10-21). Blasts hit Beirut as Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm. scmp.com Israel says it will attack 'infrastructure' of US-sanctioned Al-Qard Al-Hassan, calling on people to move away from its facilities.

Dave DeCamp (2024-10-21). Israel Starts Bombing Banks in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Late Sunday, the Israeli military began launching a series of airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahieh and in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, targeting the branches of a bank. The strikes began shortly after an Israeli military spokesman said the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would start hitting buildings that belong to al-Qard al-Hassan Association, a …

MEE staff (2024-10-21). Israeli jets hit financial institutions as they pound Beirut and southern Lebanon. middleeasteye.net Israeli jets hit financial institutions as they pound Beirut and southern Lebanon | US envoy arrives in Beirut to try and negotiate resolution to violence in Lebanon | Mon, 10/21/2024 – 11: 37 | An overnight Israeli air strike targeted a branch of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan finance group in Beirut's southern suburbs on 21 Oct…

DikelediM (2024-10-21). President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za President seeks better prospects for matric Class of 2024 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has in his weekly newsletter, extended his best wishes to learners writing their matric exams, acknowledging the hard work, resilience and perseverance they have shown in preparing for this crucial milestone., , Today marks the commencement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, with over 880 000 candidates across South Africa sitting for their matric exams. , , "On behalf of the government, I wish all our learners well at this challenging and exciting time. The Class of 2024 entered Grade 8 at the height of the CO…

Staff (2024-10-20). IDF rebuffs Hamas claims 80 killed in northern Gaza strike; Drone intercepted over sea in Haifa. haaretz.com Hamas says 80 killed, dozens wounded in Israeli strike in northern Gaza; IDF says numbers exaggerated ‚ñ IDF intercepts drone over sea in Haifa; Iraqi militia claims it launched drone that IDF says hit Golan Heights ‚ñ Lebanese report: Israel struck Beirut's Dahiyeh…

presstv.ir (2024-10-20). 53 Israeli forces injured amid resistance groups' retaliation in 24 hrs. presstv.ir The Israeli military admits that as many as 53 Israeli forces have been injured amid resistance retaliatory operations within just 24 hours.

newarab (2024-10-20). Early voting ends in Iraqi Kurdistan amid irregularity claims. newarab.com Early voting in the Preliminary results are expected to be announced within 24 hours, marking a critical milestone after months of

newarab (2024-10-20). Iraqi protesters storm, wreck office of Saudi-owned MBC channel. newarab.com Between 400 and 500 people attacked the Baghdad studios of

presstv.ir (2024-10-20). Iraqis storm Saudi TV office over insult to resistance leaders. presstv.ir Hundreds of Iraqi protesters have stormed the offices of a Saudi television in Baghdad, after the broadcaster aired a report disrespectful to the commanders and leaders of the Axis of Resistance.

presstv.ir (2024-10-20). Iraq bans Saudi MBC channel for disrespecting resistance figures. presstv.ir The Iraqi government has revoked the license of Saudi-owned MBC television channel in the country over its disrespect to resistance figures.

Staff (2024-10-19). IDF rebuffs Hamas claims 80 killed in northern Gaza strike; Iran: Hezbollah targeted Netanyahu home. haaretz.com One killed, 10 wounded as over 180 Hezbollah rockets fired at northern Israel ‚ñ Israeli military spokesman shoots down rumors of hostage rescue ‚ñ Lebanese report: Israel strikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh for first time since Wednesday ‚ñ Fire department: Multiple fires erupt in northern Israel following rocket barrage ‚ñ IDF strike on Hospital in Jabalya, northern Gaza, Kills 33, at Least 21 women and children ‚ñ Iraqi militia says it launched drone at Eilat…

____ (2024-10-19). Media License Battle: Iraq Strikes Against Saudi Broadcaster. devdiscourse.com Iraq's Media and Communications Commission announced initiatives to revoke a Saudi broadcaster's license following militia-backed protests in Baghdad.

hindustantimes (2024-10-08). Amid Panic Over Iran Threat To USA's Arab Allies, Mid-East Leader's Urgent Letter To Biden | Israel. hindustantimes.com Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, in a letter addressed to U.S. President and EU leaders, alerted over skyrocketing tensions in Middle East. Al-Sudani warned that expanding Israeli strikes could lead to even more wars in the region. Iraq's message came after Tehran issued a threat if Israel attacked Iranian oil fields. Watch for more.

presstv.ir (2024-10-07). West Asia on verge of 'dangerous slippery slope', Iraqi PM tells US president. presstv.ir Iraq's prime minister has warned the United States and Europe that West Asia is on the verge of a "dangerous slippery slope" that could threaten global stability.

L. Michael Hager (2024-10-07). Bibi's Game Plan. counterpunch.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may not have anticipated October 7. But the Hamas massacre that day gave him a welcome opportunity to execute a long=held Israeli plan. Its steps are to create a Greater Israel; destroy Hamas, Hezbollah and other adversaries in Iraq, Syria and Yemen; and quash Iran's budding nuclear program. Over the past 12 months, that plan has unfolded successively in four principal locations: Gaza, the West Bank (and East Jerusalem), Lebanon and now Iran.

Jason Ditz (2024-10-07). Israeli Airstrikes Target Aid Trucks in Central Syria, Wound Three. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks against Syria continued apace over the weekend, with strikes reported against humanitarian aid trucks in the Homs Province of Central Syria. The trucks were carrying food and blankets, along with medical aid, from the Iraqi Red Crescent. Details are still emerging. The attacks reportedly took place in an industrial area, near a car …

hindustantimes (2024-10-06). Iran Activates New Warfront For Surprise Attack After Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqis – Israel Trapped. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly declared support to militants against Israel. Araghchi, during his visit to Putin-ally nation Syria on October 5, said that Iran will continue to provide full support for Syria and the resistance front to counter Israel.

hindustantimes (2024-10-06). Panic In Israel's Largest City Amid Fresh Attack; IDF Silent On Source – Tel Aviv Becoming Warzone. hindustantimes.com Militants launched three back-to-back drones toward Tel Aviv as Hezbollah burns north and Iraqi resistance targets south Israel. According to the Israeli Defence Forces, three attack drones were intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Sunday. IDF said its naval warship successfully downed two UAVs launched from the east while they were over the Mediterranean Sea near northern Israel, and fighter jets downed another drone near the coast of the Tel Aviv Metropolis.

Pressenza IPA (2024-10-06). 3rd World March Art for Peace Activity in Coimbatore, India. pressenza.com On the 2nd of October, 2024 which is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanthi in India and International Non-violence Day world over, the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence started symbolically from Costa Rica which is the first nation to abolish its Army after the 2nd World War. | In these trying and testing times, world leaders are faced with an obvious choice between a 3rd World War of annihilation and our 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence. | Art for Peace is an Activity, organized by World Without Wars and Without Violence in collaboration with likeminded organizations, including the Rotary Club of Coim…

Pressenza IPA (2024-10-06). A RIDE BETWEEN MEMORIALS for Peace, Strength and sMiles… pressenza.com On the first day, around 4: 30 am, I set out on my bi-cycle from my house. And, with initial energy and enthusiasm, I literally flew over the flyover bridge to reach the memorial of a Gandhian, also known as Tiruppur Kumaran, who was martyred during India's struggle for freedom from the clutches of colonial rule. Having taken his blessings with a ceremonial photograph, I hit the road. After 40 km of continuous cycling, to make good of the time before sunrise, I reached my ancestral temple which also happens to be on the way. It was my first pitstop to recharge my body, soul, and the led light. The first leg of the…

Siobhan Senier, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-10-06). No Coal No Gas Builds On Recent Victory With Focus On Community. popularresistance.org David Graeber once posited that "the biggest problem facing nonviolent direct action movements is that we don't know how to handle victory." He observed that, by the time activists recognize some of our initial successes, those gains tend to be obscured by infighting and/or repressive backlash. More to the point, he said, activists unsatisfied with anything short of a total revolution miss the steady gains that our movements make. | A New England-based campaign to phase out fossil fuels provides a helpful counter-example. Activists with No Coal No Gas, or NCNG, have shown that we do know how to handle victory.

hindustantimes (2024-10-06). Iran Activates New Warfront For Surprise Attack After Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqis – Israel Trapped. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly declared support to militants against Israel. Araghchi, during his visit to Putin-ally nation Syria on October 5, said that Iran will continue to provide full support for Syria and the resistance front to counter Israel.