(2024-09-11). US says Baghdad blast was 'attack' on diplomatic compound. newarab.com 
The US embassy said Wednesday that a blast at The attack came just hours before Iran's new president, "T…
(2024-09-07). Iraq deal would see hundreds of troops withdraw in first year. newarab.com 
The The plan, which has been broadly agreed but requires a final go-ahead from both capitals and an announcement date, would see hundreds of troops leave by September 2025, with the remainder departing by the end of 2026, the sources said. | "We have an ag…
(2024-09-07). Washington, Baghdad clinch deal on US troop withdrawal from Iraq: Report. presstv.ir The plan would see hundreds of troops leave by September 2025 and the remainder by the end of 2026.
(2024-09-07). Iraq: Providing access to legal support for families of missing persons. icrc.org
(2024-09-07). Iraq: For families of missing persons, the search continues. Every missing person deserves to be found. icrc.org
(2024-09-07). Iran's Non-Oil Exports to Iraq Up 21% in 5-Month Period: TPOI. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official at the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that the country's export of non-oil goods to neighboring Iraq in five months has registered a 21 percent growth.
(2024-09-07). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-09-07). Canada Becoming A Gang Haven? Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Targets AP Dhillon In Trudeau's Country | HT. hindustantimes.com Canada's peaceful image is under threat as violent gang wars and anti-India activities surge. From shootings outside Punjabi singer AP Dhillon's home to cross-border gang violence, discover how Canada has become a haven for Punjabi gangsters. What does this mean for Canada's future, and how will it impact relations with India?
(2024-09-07). To tackle the looming crisis, Rahul needs to be more innovative. ummid.com True, the confidence is now shaken and Rahul Gandhi does show a refreshing interest in possible alternatives. But he is at the moment hemmed in by too much of the old gear to break completely free.
(2024-09-07). 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.
(2024-09-05). Iraqi militants claim drone strike on Haifa port. newarab.com 
The "Islamic Resistance in "In continuation of our resistance against the occupation [Israel], in support of our people in Gaza, and in response to the massacres…
(2024-09-05). Iraqi government launches probe into Baghdad's protest crackdown. newarab.com 
(2024-09-05). Israeli Army Shoots Two Palestinians In Nablus And Jenin. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers shot two Palestinians, including a teenage boy, in Nablus and Jenin, in the northern West Bank. On Thursday dawn, the soldiers invaded Qaryout town, south of Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, leading to protests, and shot a 17-year-old boy with a live round before medics …
(2024-09-04). Israeli army intercepts drone launched from east as Iraqi militias say they targeted Haifa port. haaretz.com Hours before Netanyahu speech: Mossad chief said Israel willing to exit Philadelphi ‚ñ White House says actively engaged in cease-fire/hostage deal talks ‚ñ Gantz says Philadelphia corridor not existential threat to Israel ‚ñ Thousands protest in Tel Aviv, calling for hostage deal ‚ñ IDF: Two armed men killed in exchange of fire in Tul Karm, West Bank…
(2024-09-04). Iraqi resistance strikes Israeli target in Haifa with kamikaze drones. presstv.ir Fighters from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq have carried out a drone strike against a strategic position at the Port of Haifa in the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-09-04). Broadcaster Al Hurra lays off 160 staff, merges Iraq channel. newarab.com 
The parent company of US government-funded Arabic language broadcaster Al Hurra has cut 160 jobs and is merging its "Today is a sad day. We've said goodbye today to 160 of our colleagues. We've reduced our workforce by 21%," MBN Acting President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Gedmin said in a note to staff on Monday. | "The moves we are making are obligatory. Congressionally mandated budget cuts have forced us to reduce compa…
(2024-09-04). Iraqi health graduates injured in job protests in Baghdad. newarab.com 
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(2024-09-04). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-09-04). 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.
(2024-09-04). Rahul Gandhi: The Strategist and Intellectual Leader. devdiscourse.com Sam Pitroda, a trusted confidant of the Gandhi family, described Rahul Gandhi as an intellectual and strategic leader, surpassing his late father, Rajiv Gandhi. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Pitroda asserted that Rahul Gandhi embodies all the qualities required for a future prime minister of India.
(2024-09-04). Rahul Gandhi: Modi govt giving free hand to those attacking Muslims. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of giving free hand to the miscreants involved in mob lynching and those attacking Muslims and people from other minority communities in different parts of India.
(2024-09-03). Headlines for September 3, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attack on U.N.-Operated Shelter in Gaza Kills 8 Palestinians in Bread Line, Polio Mass Vaccination Campaign Begins in Gaza Despite Ongoing Israeli Attacks, Israeli Military Returns Body of 58-Year-Old Palestinian Man with Signs of Torture and Abuse, Israeli Military Attacks Journalists Covering West Bank Raids, Kills Gaza TikTok Star , Hundreds of Thousands of Israelis Protest After Army Recovers Bodies of 6 Hostages, U.K. Suspends Some Weapons Shipments to Israel , CENTCOM Says 7 U.S. Military Personnel Are Injured in Raid on ISIS in Iraq, The New Yorker Publishes Images from U.S. Marines' 2005 Mas…
(2024-09-03). Democracy Now! 2024-09-03 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for September 03, 2024; Mass Israeli Protests as 6 More Hostages Killed, But Netanyahu Refuses Ceasefire Terms, U.S. Sends Arms; 10,000 Hotel Workers Strike at Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton for Raises, Fair Workloads & Respect; The New Yorker Publishes 2005 Haditha, Iraq Massacre Photos Marines "Didn't Want the World to See" | Headlines for September 03, 2024; Mass Israeli Protests as 6 More Hostages Killed, But Netanyahu Refuses Ceasefire Terms, U.S. Sends Arms; 10,000 Hotel Workers Strike at Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton for Raises, Fair Workloads & Respect; The New Yorker Publishes 2005 Haditha,…
(2024-09-03). The New Yorker Publishes 2005 Haditha, Iraq Massacre Photos Marines "Didn't Want the World to See" democracynow.org 
After nearly two decades of obstruction by the U.S. military, The New Yorker has obtained and published 10 photos of the aftermath of the 2005 Haditha massacre, when U.S. marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians in revenge for an IED bombing that killed a service member. The graphic images show dead Iraqi men, women and children, many of them shot in the head at close range. The victims ranged in age from 3 to 76. Release of the photos came only after producers of the investigative podcast In the Dark sued the Navy, the Marine Corps and U.S. Central Command to force them to turn over the photos and other records. “…
(2024-09-03). Survivors of 2005 Haditha Massacre in Iraq Are Still Waiting for Justice. truthout.org After nearly two decades of obstruction by the U.S. military, The New Yorker has obtained and published 10 photos of the aftermath of the 2005 Haditha massacre, when U.S. marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians in revenge for an IED bombing that killed a service member. The graphic images show dead Iraqi men, women and children, many of them shot in the head at close range. The victims ranged in age… |
(2024-09-03). Syrian refugees in Iraq are at risk of unlawful deportations. newarab.com 
In the harsh sunlight, the asphalt of the avenue glistens as a discreet multi-story building stands tall in the Iraqi city of Erbil. Its facade is ambiguous, offering no clues as to whether it's a hotel, an office block, or an apartment building. | Its spacious interior provides a little more insight, but at the end of the stairway, an open door beckons. It appears to be an empty house, but on the living room floor lies a spread of mattresses, pillows, and blankets. | Before settling onto the floor, 24-year-old Alaa unzips a blue suitcase and pulls out a handful of documents and small photographs, remnants of…
(2024-09-03). Iraq debates exit from 1963 Arab Economic Unity Pact. newarab.com 
(2024-09-03). Iraqi health graduates injured in job protests in Baghdad. newarab.com More than 25
(2024-09-03). Swiss Embassy to reopen in Iraq after 30 years. plenglish.com Bern, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) The Swiss Foreign Ministry informed on Tuesday that the country's diplomatic representation in Baghdad will resume work after more than 30 years of its closure.
(2024-09-02). Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in 27 years. newarab.com 
This upcoming census is Iraq's first in 27 years and represents a significant u…
(2024-09-02). Joint US-Iraqi operation raises concerns over US forces' role. newarab.com 
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(2024-09-02). The meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister. uwidata.com 
By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks the end of …
(2024-09-02). CPJ submits report on Iraq to UN's human rights review. ohchr.org
(2024-09-02). The meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister. unitedworldint.com 
Impressions from Baghdad. By Abbas Djuma, Baghdad, Iraq The meeting of journalists with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad is an extremely interesting and important event for the region and even the world. And here's why. Firstly, the meeting overlaps with the annual procession of Shia Muslims, the Arbaeen. This religious ritual marks …
(2024-09-02). Can The US Federal Reserve Really Control Inflation? popularresistance.org Another August, another speech by the Federal Reserve Chairman at the Jackson Hole Conference, where top central bankers and economists go to hobnob. So what's new? | Well, plenty. The last two speeches by Chairman Jerome Powell in 2022 and 2023 had markets nose-diving. | In 2022, appearing contrite about having considered inflation transitory, Powell signaled that the unrelenting rate rises and promised to do all it takes to slay the dragon of inflation. | Markets, high as they have been on the easy money of recent decades, went into severe and violent withdrawal. | The following year, having brought rates up fr…
(2024-09-02). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-09-02). Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for inaction amid rising attacks on Muslims. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the BJP government of being a "mute spectator" amid rising attacks on minorities, especially Muslims, and called for stringent action against those responsible for such incidents. His remarks came in response to recent mob violence in BJP-ruled Haryana and Maharashtra. In Haryana's Charkhi Dadri, …
(2024-09-02). Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for inaction amid rising attacks on Muslims. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the BJP government of being a "mute spectator" amid rising attacks on minorities, especially Muslims, and called for stringent action against those responsible for such incidents. His remarks came in response to recent mob violence in BJP-ruled Haryana and Maharashtra. In Haryana's Charkhi Dadri, …
(2024-09-02). 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.
(2024-09-02). Rahul Gandhi Highlights Problems of Transport Workers and Calls for Tourism Revitalization in Wayanad. devdiscourse.com Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, in a Monday post, highlighted the plight of Delhi bus drivers and conductors, pointing out their lack of social security, stable income, and permanent jobs. Gandhi shared his experiences during a bus ride in the capital, discussing the daily challenges faced by these workers.
(2024-09-02). Impact of Jammu Kashmir, Haryana Polls on Modi, Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Whose political fate is going to be judged most strongly based on the results of the assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana, Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi?
(2024-09-02). Rahul Gandhi: Modi govt giving free hand to those attacking Muslims. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunday accused the Narendra Modi government of giving free hand to the miscreants involved in mob lynching and those attacking Muslims and people from other minority communities in different parts of India.
(2024-09-02). EU Should Support Human Rights Progress in Bangladesh. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus after his arrival at the airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on August 8, 2024. | © 2024 Kazi Salahuddin Razu/NurPhoto via AP Photo | The Bangladeshi people have shown enormous courage over the past few months, paying a very high price to secure an opportunity for democratic transition and progress on human rights. The European Union should stand by their side and take concrete actions to support them.The authoritarian rule of Sheikh Hasina's government ended when she resigned and left the country, following weeks of protest. Hundreds were killed and thousan…
(2024-09-01). Seven US Troops Injured in Raid Against ISIS in Iraq. news.antiwar.com Seven US troops were injured in a raid against a suspected ISIS hideout in western Iraq on August 29, The Associated Press reported on Saturday. A Pentagon official said five US soldiers were wounded in the raid, and the other two were hurt from falls during the operation. The official said that all "personnel are …
(2024-09-01). Iraq to impose two-day curfew for first census in decades. aljazeera.com Iraq has postponed censuses several times in almost three decades because of the security situation in the country.
(2024-09-01). Seven US Troops Injured in Joint Raid Targeting IS Hideouts in Iraq. themedialine.org 
(2024-09-01). Can the US Federal Reserve really control inflation? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Can the US central bank control inflation? Or does it want to inflate asset bubbles for the rich? Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson discuss Fed monetary policy and its implications for working people.
(2024-08-30). Gruesome photos of US Marines massacre of Iraqi civilians spark global outrage. presstv.ir The New Yorker has published the photos of the 2005 American Marines' massacre in Iraq's Haditha, shocking the world.
(2024-08-30). 'This Is What the US Military Was Doing in Iraq': Photos of 2005 Haditha Massacre Finally Published. scheerpost.com 
(2024-08-30). Iraqi Resistance launches drone strike on Israeli power station in Haifa. presstv.ir Fighters from Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have launched a drone attack on a strategic site in the Israeli port city of Haifa.
(2024-08-30). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). Turkey hosts Iraq, Qatar and UAE on new infrastructure hub. newarab.com 
(2024-08-30). CPJ submits report on Iraq to UN's human rights review. ohchr.org
(2024-08-30). Enforced Disappearances in Bangladesh: Government must hold perpetrators accountable, ensure justice and reparation for victims, survivors, and their families. fidh.org A Joint Statement by the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN), the Asian Federation Against Involuntary Disappearances (AFAD), the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Capital Punishment Justice Project, the International Coalition Against Enforced Disappearances (ICAED), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), Maayer Daak, Odhikar, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) in commemoration of the International (…) | – |
(2024-08-30). 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.
(2024-08-30). Impact of Jammu Kashmir, Haryana Polls on Modi, Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Whose political fate is going to be judged most strongly based on the results of the assembly polls in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Haryana, Narendra Modi or Rahul Gandhi?
(2024-08-30). Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Express Interest in Localizing Business in Russia. infobrics.org Indian pharmaceutical companies supplying medicines to the Russian market have shown keen interest in localising production within the Russian Federation and collaborating on the development of new medicines…
(2024-08-30). Israel supporters flout Canadian law with impunity. dissidentvoice.org As an observer of foreign affairs, I've often written about the hypocrisy of Liberal and Conservative governments' failure to uphold "an international rules-based order" despite claims of its importance. In the case of Israel, the duplicity is even more glaring. Our governments, past and present, repeatedly fail to uphold Canadian law. Activists have long shown …
(2024-08-30). Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy "fueled by Racism and Islamophobia" indybay.org Noting that those who speak out at first against injustices are considered a "marginal fringe," Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said that history has shown that with the passage of time they are seen for "the wisdom of their ways." As an example, he cited the Vietnam antiwar movement whose tireless efforts eventually resulted in the US withdrawal from the conflict.
(2024-08-29). 'Karbala is the Path to Al-Aqsa': An Iraq Diary. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Iraq's prime minister hosted a unique conference in Baghdad during the 21 million-strong Arbaeen march, linking the seventh-century murder of Imam Hussain in Karbala to Israel's current genocide of Palestinians. BAGHDAD and KARBALA — Arriving in Baghdad today comes as an electric shock to any visitor who remembers recent, somber Iraqi history. There…
(2024-08-29). 'Karbala is the path to Al-Aqsa': an Iraq diary. thealtworld.com Iraq's prime minister hosted a unique conference in Baghdad during the 21 million-strong Arbaeen march, linking the seventh-century murder of Imam Hussain in Karbala to Israel's current genocide of Palestinians. | BAGHDAD and KARBALA — Arriving in Baghdad today comes as an electric shock to any visitor who remembers recent, somber Iraqi history. | There are virtually no checkpoints, apart from sensitive government areas. None of those ghastly cement blocks from the time of the American occupation, forcing a slow slalom every few minutes. No sense of unpredictable danger capable of striking at any minute. Lu…
(2024-08-29). Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…
(2024-08-29). Iraqi Army Downs Turkish Military Drone Over Baghdad-Administered Territory. themedialine.org 
(2024-08-29). Project 2025 Offers Dystopian View of America. aclu.org 
Deeply embedded in our Bill of Rights and our most basic American values is the idea that we the people — not the government — are in charge of our own lives. But there are plenty of people who disagree with that premise and want to control our lives. And those people have a plan. | All of us remember Donald Trump's presidency: separating families, banning visitors from Muslim countries, stacking the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe v. Wade, and attacking LGBTQ people. Yet as the ACLU's detailed analysis of Trump and his supporters' policy proposals and rhetoric has shown, if…
(2024-08-29). IFS backs Rachel Reeves's claim that Labour inherited a worse financial situation than expected. leftfootforward.org The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has backed Chancellor Rachel Reeves' claim that the Labour government inherited a worse financial situation than expected. | Reeves has repeated the claim over recent weeks, saying that the Tories had left a £22bn black hole in the country's finances for Labour to clean up, meaning that the new Labour government was limited in its spending plans, with less fiscal headroom than previously thought. | Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Tory press have sought to discredit the claim, however the IFS has now shown that 'in black and white that there was a black hole in…
(2024-08-29). Gruesome photos of US Marines massacre of Iraqi civilians spark global outrage. presstv.ir The New Yorker has published the photos of the 2005 American Marines' massacre in Iraq's Haditha, shocking the world.
(2024-08-29). Iraqi Resistance launches drone strike on Israeli power station in Haifa. presstv.ir Fighters from Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have launched a drone attack on a strategic site in the Israeli port city of Haifa.
(2024-08-29). Iraqi Drone Attack Targets Power Station in Haifa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A drone attack by Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups targeted a strategic site in the Israeli-occupied port city of Haifa on Thursday.
(2024-08-29). Yazidis forcefully separated from children born to IS fighters. newarab.com 
In an overcrowded Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Sheikhan, Iraq, 24-year-old Kovan looks at pictures of her absent children, a six-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl. | It has been four months since she last saw them, following her rescue from the notorious Al Hol camp, a sprawling tent city home to wives, widows, children and other family members of Islamic State group (IS) militants. | Kovan, like other Yazidi women rescued from Al Hol in recent years, knew that to return home she would have to leave behind her children born in IS captivity. | "I had no choice but to leave my children behind,"
(2024-08-29). Islamic Resistance in Iraq claim strike on Haifa power station. newarab.com
(2024-08-29). Iraqi forces down suspected Turkish drone over Kirkuk province. newarab.com 
An unidentified drone was downed by the "The…
(2024-08-29). Turkish-PKK clashes in N. Iraq lead to thousands of evacuations. newarab.com 
(2024-08-29). Iran: MKO terrorists, supporters will fail to achieve 'sinister' objectives. presstv.ir Iran slams the West's unwavering political and financial support for the MKO terrorist group.
(2024-08-29). Iraq: Providing access to legal support for families of missing persons. icrc.org
(2024-08-29). Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk. middleeasteye.net Iraq shoots down Turkish drone over Kirkuk | Baghdad hit a Turkish drone following the signing of a new security cooperation deal with Ankara this month | | A TAI Aksungur, an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Turkish Aerospace industries, is displayed during the International Paris Air S…
(2024-08-29). CPJ submits report on Iraq to UN's human rights review. ohchr.org
(2024-08-29). Ancient seal featuring Assyrian demon from First Temple period discovered in Jerusalem. haaretz.com A black stone seal-amulet with name 'LeYeho ºezer ben Hosh ºayahu' inscribed in paleo-Hebrew shows the cultural influence of the Neo-Assyrian Empire in ancient Judah, archaeologists say…
(2024-08-29). 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.
(2024-08-29). Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy "fueled by Racism and Islamophobia" indybay.org Noting that those who speak out at first against injustices are considered a "marginal fringe," Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said that history has shown that with the passage of time they are seen for "the wisdom of their ways." As an example, he cited the Vietnam antiwar movement whose tireless efforts eventually resulted in the US withdrawal from the conflict.
(2024-08-28). Iraq issues arrest warrants for 'heist of the century'. newarab.com 
(2024-08-28). Iraqi resistance strikes Israeli military site. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq said it launched a drone attack on the occupied territories.
(2024-08-28). Iraqi oil workers in Basra protest over gov't funding decision. newarab.com 
Thousands of oil workers in
(2024-08-28). 2 media workers killed, 1 injured in drone strike in Iraqi Kurdistan. rudaw.net
(2024-08-28). 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.
(2024-08-28). Biden's Israel-Gaza Policy "fueled by Racism and Islamophobia" indybay.org Noting that those who speak out at first against injustices are considered a "marginal fringe," Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Deputy Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said that history has shown that with the passage of time they are seen for "the wisdom of their ways." As an example, he cited the Vietnam antiwar movement whose tireless efforts eventually resulted in the US withdrawal from the conflict.
(2024-08-28). Most Israelis want online censorship of Gaza war victims: poll. newarab.com 
Gaza war, including the impact on the enclave's civilian population, a study by a US-based research centre has shown. | A poll conducted by the Pew Research Center published on Monday showed that a staggering 59 percent of Israelis support censoring any display of sympathy for Palestinian victims of the nearly 11-month onslaught on Gaza, compared to 30 percent of those who do not. | Widespread support among ordinary Israelis for silencing Palestinian voices coincides with inflammatory statements from some Israeli leaders,
(2024-08-27). Security pact sparks fears of Turkey's growing ambitions in Iraq. newarab.com 
(2024-08-27). Iraq's Al-Mashhadani says he has majority for parliament speaker. newarab.com 
After more than nine months of a vacant parliamentary speaker position, The position has remained unfilled since the removal of former Speaker Mohammad Al-Halbousi last November, with intens…
(2024-08-27). "Political Flood Imposed by India on Bangladesh and Students' Collective Efforts to Counter It" pressenza.com 
(2024-08-27). After Industry Uproar, Feds Killed Plan to Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling. truthout.org A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars — only to abruptly back off amid an "uproar" from the industry, newly released court filings show. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published the draft regulation in January 2014. The rule would have required health plans… |
(2024-08-25). Twist In Hezbollah Attack: Hours Earlier, Iran IRGC Chief Predicted 'Good News'; Haniyeh Revenge On. hindustantimes.com Hours before Hezbollah fired 'over 300 rockets, drones', the Iranian military made a big claim. Major General Salami, chief of Iran's elite IRGC force on August 24 night said, 'You'll hear good news about revenge'. The following morning, Hezbollah launched a massive rocket blitz on Israel. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Islamic Resistance in Iraq also launched a fresh drone strike towards the Israeli port city of Haifa on August 25. The militant group said a drone was fired towards a 'vital target' of Israel in the southern city. om/hindustantimes…
(2024-08-25). Iraqi Resistance Launches Drone Strike on Key Israeli Targets in Haifa. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iraqi Islamic Resistance has announced a drone strike on a vital target in Israeli occupied Haifa, carried out early Sunday morning in response to Israeli atrocities against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-08-25). Abu Ubaida responds to Hezbollah's strike on Israeli military sites. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson, Abu Ubaida, commended Hezbollah for its recent counterattack following the death of its leader, Foad Shukr. He expressed his admiration for the Lebanese fighters' bravery and sacrifices.In his remarks, Abu Ubaida emphasized that since the "Flood of Al-Aqsa" operation, Hezbollah's operations had shown a marked change in the strategic balance. He underlined that no location is safe and no front is unachievable, cautioning the adversary, Israel, not to feel comfortable from reprisals.Furthermore, Abu Ubaida declared that as long as hostility against their p…
(2024-08-25). Watch: Russian soldier blows Up his base before defecting to Ukraine. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Telegraph reported that a Russian soldier had defected to Ukraine after blowing up the base of his battalion.The sabotage was carried out by the soldier, a drone pilot going by the call sign "Silver," with assistance from Russian opposition organization "Freedom for Russia" and Ukrainian military intelligence."Silver" is shown on camera tossing a grenade into a bunker that contains his commander and other officers' sleeping quarters. After that, he vanished amid the chaos, crossed the front line, and gave himself over to Ukrainian forces.The defector has given "valuable intelligence" on Russian mil…
(2024-08-23). Lufthansa extends Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut flight suspensions. newarab.com 
German airline giant Previously suspended services to Amman in The airline previously said it was avoiding all Iraqi and Iranian airspace.
(2024-08-23). Saudi FM concludes visit to Iraq. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan wrapped up his visit to Iraq on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations. During his visit to Baghdad, Prince Faisal met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the presidential palace.The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation across various sectors and addressing key regional and international issues. Prince Faisal conveyed the wishes of Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for continued progress and prosperity for Iraq.The two leaders also reviewed current regional developments, inclu…
(2024-08-23). A Minor Gang Raped in Assam's Dhing, Hundreds of Women Protesters Hit the Street. pressenza.com Guwahati: Hundreds of Assamese women on Friday hit the street of Dhing in central Assam demanding justice for a minor who was gang raped by a group of suspected Muslim migrants on 22 August 2024 while she was returning home from tutorial classes in the evening hours. Following a call by the Dhing unit of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), all commercial establishments and educational institutions remain closed in the locality as a mark of protest. Two of the accused have been detained by the police and a search for the third one is going on. | AASU president Utpal Sarma demanded stringent actions against the c…
(2024-08-23). EVs showing greater potential to feed grids. ecns.cn Electric vehicles can potentially double up as super giant "mobile power banks" to support electricity supply and ensure grid stability during peak power consumption periods, as recent trials across Jiangsu province have shown, experts said.