(2024-08-28). HK to play greater role in modernization push. ecns.cn The seminars, attended by about 1,600 representatives from various sectors, featured two central government officials who outlined the key takeaways from the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
(2024-08-28). Palestinian minister visits Morocco to talk culture. newarab.com 
Palestinian Culture Minister Imad Hamdan has arrived in Over the weekend, Hamdan met with his Moroccan counterpart Mehdi Bensaid during a visit to the headquarters of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds…
(2024-08-28). Greek tanker attacked in Red Sea appears to be leaking oil, US says. aljazeera.com The Pentagon says the Sounion is a navigational hazard and warns of a potential environmental catastrophe.
(2024-08-28). Governments closing their unused social media accounts. ecns.cn Government departments across multiple regions in China have been shutting down official social media accounts this year as part of a broader effort to curb formalism and bureaucracy and ease burdens on grassroots governments.
(2024-08-28). Cuban FM sends congratulations to his Venezuelan counterpart. plenglish.com "We will work together for the strengthening of the solid bonds of brotherhood that unite our peoples and governments," Rodriguez highlighted on social network X. | This Tuesday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced a transformation in the ministerial cabinet to advance in the new stage of transition to socialism. | In total, the head of State made 17 changes and ratified 20 positions, highlighting the ratification of Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who will also assume the Ministry of Petroleum. | Maduro stressed the importance of the team being integrated "to go to the great stage of the new…
(2024-08-28). What role have artists played in Kenya's antigovernment protests? aljazeera.com We discuss the role of musicians and influencers in the ongoing protests against the Kenyan government.
(2024-08-28). Cheptegei calls for improved health services in Sebei region. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has urged the government to enhance healthcare services and infrastructure in the Sebei sub-region as a token of appreciation for the significant contributions of athletics to the country. Sebei sub-region comprises three districts: Bukwo, Kween, and Kapchorwa, the latter being the mother district. In an …
(2024-08-28). ALBA-TCP Summit: Heads of State Warn of Fascist Threats Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The presidents of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel; Bolivia, Luis Arce; and Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, expressed their support for the government of Venezuela in the face of the onslaught of imperialist powers during the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America—Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP). | President Díaz-Canel said that on behalf of the people of Cuba, "we reiterate the congratulations already expressed to the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, for the victory achieved in the elections of July 28." | He said that at th…
(2024-08-28). Iran known today for science, military progress, regional power: Leader. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei says Iran is today known in the world by its regional power, military progress and strategic depth.
(2024-08-28). Traders Announce Nationwide Strike on August 28 Over Tax and Power Issues. devdiscourse.com Pakistan's trading community, spearheaded by the Anjuman-e-Tajiran, has declared a nationwide strike on August 28, following unsuccessful talks with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), ARY News reported. Anjuman-e-Tajiran's Central President, Kashif Chaudhry, criticized the government's negotiations as a 'drama' and announced a complete shutdown from Khyber to Karachi.
(2024-08-28). 3D body volume scanner uses AI to help predict metabolic syndrome risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner — originally developed for the clothing industry — to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity. The combination of tools offers doctors a more precise alternative to other measures of disease risk like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio, according to findings published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health. Metabolic syndrome can lead to…
(2024-08-28). Advancing AI in healthcare: Highlights from Mayo Clinic's 2024 AI Summit. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Panelists discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare at the AI Summit. Left to right: John Halamka, M.D.; Steven Hart, Ph.D.; Daniel Cabrera, M.D.; Eric Williamson, M.D.; and moderator Cui Tao, Ph.D. 2024 marks a pivotal year for advancing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in healthcare, requiring multidisciplinary teamwork and scientific rigor to bring these innovations to patient care. These key takeaways emerged from Mayo Clinic's AI Summit, "Generative and Multimodal AI — Potentials…
(2024-08-28). Syrian journalist detained without explanation, held by Turkish intelligence. zamanalwsl.net
(2024-08-28). Yemen: US warns tanker hit by Houthis could cause largest ship oil spill in history. middleeasteye.net 
Yemen: US warns tanker hit by Houthis could cause largest ship oil spill in history | US State Department has said the wreckage could release an oil spill four times the size of the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster | | Flames and smoke rise from the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which has been on fi…
(2024-08-28). Ukraine set to ratify the Rome Statute and become the International Criminal Court's 125th member state. fidh.org
(2024-08-28). Beware the Derogators: The Geneva Conventions Turn 75. dissidentvoice.org On August 12, 1949, the four Geneva Conventions were adopted, laying the basis of a normative standard in international humanitarian law. As Balthasar Staehelin, personal envoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) president to China, stated at an anniversary event at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, "In the past 75 years, the …
(2024-08-28). Hamas condemns Israel's plans to fund incursions into Al-Aqsa mosque. presstv.ir Hamas has slammed as a "dangerous escalation" Israel's stated plans to fund further incursions into the Al-Aqsa mosque.
(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,
(2024-08-28). Harris and the Need for Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
There is no sign of Harris's positions on Biden's policy choices that would suggest strong differences or alternative approaches to change the direction of U.S. policy. Harris at this point cannot deviate from President Biden's key positions on sensitive issues, although Vice President Hubert Humphrey probably lost the election in 1968 to Richard Nixon because of a belated critique on U.S. policy in Vietnam. Biden's unwavering support for Israel could ultimately hurt Harris in key states such as Michigan.
(2024-08-28). Jewish Terror Has Exploded, and Nothing Is Standing in Its Way. It May Bring Israel Down. defenddemocracy.press Aug 25, 2024 The letter sent by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to the prime minister, cabinet members and the attorney general, in which he warns that Jewish terror is a danger to the state's existence, constitutes a flashing warning light. In any normal country, there would be no hesitation in doing the right thing. …
(2024-08-28). Venezuela: 2nd National Consultation to Yield Improvements in Services Provided by the State. orinocotribune.com A large percentage of these projects are related to integrated water management, improvements to the electrical service, and rehabilitation of educational spaces and roads. | Most of the projects approved in the second National Popular Consultation aim to improve community services, according to the report presented on Tuesday by the Minister of Communes and Social Movements, àÅngel Prado, during a meeting of the spokespersons of the communes with President Nicolás Maduro. | In this regard, he explained that 22% of the approved projects relate to the comprehensive management of water; 13% to improvements in…
(2024-08-28). France Slaps Telegram CEO With 12 Criminal Charges. popularresistance.org Telegram founder Pavel Durov is being held in custody by French authorities as part of a cyber-criminality investigation, the Paris prosecutor said in a statement on 26 August. | The Russian-born billionaire and founder of the popular messaging app was arrested upon landing in the French capital on Saturday evening. | The prosecutor's statement mentioned 12 different offenses under investigation for "complicity" in organized crime, including illicit transactions, child pornography, fraud, and the refusal to disclose information to authorities. | The statement added that Durov's time in custody had been extended a…
(2024-08-28). US Starts Another Round Of War Games In Korean Peninsula. popularresistance.org The US and South Korea began yet another military drill in the Korean Peninsula this week, further heightening the possibility of nuclear confrontation and threatening peace and stability in the region. The Ulchi Freedom Shield, as the exercise is called, allegedly aims to strengthen both countries' joint "defense capabilities" against nuclear power North Korea, as stated by the spokespersons of both nations earlier this month.
(2024-08-28). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-28). Talks seek to build on summit consensus. ecns.cn Shortly after United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan arrived in Beijing on Tuesday afternoon, he embarked on a new round of China-U.S. strategic communication with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
(2024-08-28). Red states and MAGA Republicans are embracing Ku Klux Klan activities. indybay.org Reportedly, If Trump Gets Back Into The White House, He Will Force Government Workers To Sign A Loyalty Oath To Trump, Which May Be Reminiscent To A Loyalty Oath Of The Ku Klux Klan.
(2024-08-28). One Month Before Global Research's Anniversary. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers and Authors, | Global Research is a month away from our 23rd founding anniversary. | To say we are truly grateful is an understatement. We appreciate every one of you for your unbending support over the last 22 years. | As …
(2024-08-28). Cuba thanks Sri Lanka for support over the US blockade. plenglish.com Colombo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Andrés González thanked Sri Lanka for its support every year in the United Nations vote against the blockade of the United States against Cuba, an official source disclosed.
(2024-08-28). Joy: The Fairy Tale. counterpunch.org 
Summer is on its last bony legs. As I write this we are less than 30 days out from the autumnal equinox which officially sticks the fork in the season's withering carcass and signals the arrival of more dark than light/ more bouts of the shivers as we slide into another winter. The Maine state
(2024-08-28). West Papua's Green State Vision: Social Movement, Therefore "Terrorism" counterpunch.org 
(2024-08-28). Joint Letter: Requesting urgent action towards UN human rights monitoring and investigation in Bangladesh. fidh.org International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) joins 12 other human rights organisations in an open letter calling on United Nations (UN) member states to take immediate steps to ensure an independent investigation and accountability into human rights violations committed in Bangladesh and to prevent further human rights violations, including by ensuring that the UN Human Rights Council establishes an independent mechanism with a comprehensive mandate to investigate, collect, store and (…) | – |
(2024-08-28). Museveni lights up State House with comical speech. independent.co.ug 
Museveni started his speech in his characteristic nonchalant style and somewhat turned to 'lecturing' fellow heads of state about Pan Africanism. Nairobi, Kenya | EMMANUEL WANJALA — THE STAR KENYA | Uganda President Yoweri Museveni threw guests into stitches while delivering his speech during the official unveiling of Raila Odinga's candidature for the African Union …
(2024-08-28). Cong calls 'inhumane and barbarism' demolition of homes in BJP ruled states. ummid.com The Congress Party Saturday called "inhumane and barbarism" the demolitions of homes and properties of Muslims in the BJP ruled states.
(2024-08-28). GATE 2025 Registration Starts on Aug 28. ummid.com Online registration for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 (GATE 2025) will start from August 28, 2024, IIT Roorkee said in a statement.
(2024-08-28). MHT CET 2024 FE Round 2 Allotment: How to Check. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Monday August 26, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II (Round 2 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-28). MHT CET Pharmacy 2024 Merit List Published. ummid.com Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has published on August 25, 2024 on its official website ph2024.mahacet,org Provisional Merit List containing the names of the students who have registered for admission to First Year Undergraduate B Pharmacy and Postgraduate Pharm D courses for the year 2024-25.
(2024-08-28). Disciplinary fallout continues from bogus degree of Delaware school therapist charged with child rape. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The revelation that former Delaware elementary school therapist John Arnold, This month, the state Department of Education meted out unspecified discipline against one unidentified Licensure & Certification office…
aljazeera.com (2024-08-27). UN aid operations halt in Gaza after Israeli evacuation orders: Official
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations. | The United Nations has been forced to halt its aid operations in Gaza due to Israel's new evacuation orders for Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, a senior UN official says. | Briefing journalists on Monday at UN headquarters in New York, the official said: "We're unable to deliver today with the conditions that we're in."
Our hope for a ceasefire has been weaponized against us. Every time politicians issue statements, mediators shuttle between capitals, headlines promise a breakthrough, and then it all falls apart. And every time, my hope breaks me.