(2024-10-06). IBM opens 1st Quantum Data Center outside U.S. ummid.com IBM Wednesday October 02, 2024 unveiled the first IBM Quantum Data Center located outside of the United States in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, senior European government officials and European-based global enterprises.
(2024-10-06). Huge crater near Mossad HQ in Tel Aviv as Iran fires barrage of missiles on Israel. ummid.com Iran early in the morning Wednesday October 02, 2024 fired a barrage of ballistic missiles on Israel hitting Mossad Headquarters and other military targets in Tel Aviv.
(2024-10-06). IIT Delhi to research on Aviation Textiles for IAF. ummid.com Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Headquarters Maintenance (HQ) Command, Indian Air Force Nagpur have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing innovative technologies for aviation textiles.
(2024-10-06). Never Let Your Government Tell You Who Your Enemies Are. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Never let your government tell you who your enemies are. | It's not the fault of middle eastern people that they live on top of a bunch of oil near crucial trade routes in a region which bridges three continents. And that's all this has ever been about. Not fighting "terrorism". Not spreading freedom and democracy. Not even protecting Israel. It's ultimately about controlling what happens in a geostrategically crucial and resource-rich stretch of land. | The peop…
(2024-10-06). Rules of the New Normal Germany: Don't criticise the government and don't compare it to Nazi Germany, even if it is strikingly similar. expose-news.com The Berlin Appellate Court overturned CJ Hopkin's acquittal on 30 September. "I am now, officially, at least according to the New Normal German authorities, a 'hate-speech' criminal. I'm officially a 'hate-speech' criminal …
(2024-10-06). 100% Tariffs on China's EVs: Is this Canada's "Just Transition"? socialistproject.ca The Liberal government recently imposed a 100 percent tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). What's at stake in this move? Is this simply another attempt to cozy up to America's new cold war against China? Is it an attempt to gain support from autoworkers in the leadup to the next federal election? EVs may not be the only answer to the climate catastrophe we face today, but are they part of the solution? Panelists discuss Canada-China relations and the environment. | Sam Gindin is co-author (with the late Leo Panitch) of The Making of Global Capitalism (Verso) and the former research d…
(2024-10-06). A MEAL Officer (M/F) – Full-time fixed-term contract. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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(2024-10-06). Musk's Trump rally appearance was somehow worse than a sniper's one. thecanary.co On 13 July, 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump. On 5 October, Trump returned to the scene of the failed assassination only for Elon Musk do something much worse at a Trump rally. This time, Musk brutally murdered the scant swagger Trump had left: photos of Elon Musk at the […] | By
(2024-10-06). Trump's Resilient Comeback: Musk Joins Former President's Rally in Pennsylvania. devdiscourse.com In a defiant return to the campaign trail, former U.S. President Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania, the site of an assassination attempt he survived in July. Notably, he was joined by Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who has shifted his political support from Democrats to endorsing Trump for the upcoming elections.
(2024-10-06). Telangana to Boost Textile Sector: New Yarn Depot in Sircilla. devdiscourse.com The government of Telangana has approved the establishment of a Yarn Depot in Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla District, catering to the state's power loom industry. This initiative is led by the Telangana State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society Limited (TGSCO) and aims to bolster the region's textile sector.
(2024-10-06). Iran's Intelligence Services Chief was Mossad agent: Ex-Iranian President. ummid.com Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad claimed the head of Iran's intelligence services responsible for countering Israeli agents was himself Mossad agent.
(2024-10-06). Palestinian factions say they can still fight Israel. newarab.com 
Palestinian factions in Gaza have said that they are still able to fight Israel, and that no deal will be made until it ends its war, according to a statement circulated by Hamas on Saturday. | The factions met in Gaza to mark the first anniversary of the 7 October Hamas-led surprise attack against Israel, which they call Al-Aqsa Flood. | The groups said in a statement that they held "an important national meeting on the first anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Flood Battle… and in light of the war of genocide waged by the Nazi Zionist occupation against our Palestinian and Lebanese people and the peoples of our Ara…
(2024-10-06). Protests planned across US to mark anniversary of Gaza war. newarab.com 
Demonstrations are planned in cities around the world this weekend, including in some conservative US states, to mark one year since The gatherings, called a Global Day of Action, which have been in the works for some time, will also highlight Israel's recent escalation of the war "We've seen this form of collective punishment in Gaza, and now…
(2024-10-06). At least 18 killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza mosque. newarab.com 
At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza mosque early on Sunday, said Palestinian news agency WAFA. | The strike on the mosque, near the Al-Aqsa Hospital in The initial death toll was five but eyewitnesses said the number of casualties could rise as the mosque was being used to house displaced people. | The Israeli military claimed in a statement it "conducte…
(2024-10-06). Manipur, Attacks on Churches and Mosques – USCIRF Flags Religious Freedom in India. ummid.com In yet another embarrassing moment for the Narendra Modi government, the United States has once again flagged worsening religious freedom and condition of minorities in India under the BJP rule.
(2024-10-06). Lessons from Drug Cartels for Arab Rulers Dealing Israel. ummid.com The drug dealers who operate in an illegal field have taken a stance that shows real action can be more effective than any diplomatic statements at Arab summits.
(2024-10-06). Venezuela Condemns Guyana's Cynical Statement on Essequibo (+1899 Paris Arbitral Award). orinocotribune.com The government of Venezuela condemned as "cynical and fallacious" the In an statement released on Saturday, October 4, the Venezuelan government criticized Guyana for continuing to lie to the world, "intending to not recognize Venezuela's i…
(2024-10-06). Italian theater group presents play against the blockade of Cuba. plenglish.com Rome, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Italian theater company POST-IT-33 presented today at the Nino Manfredi theater in the capital, the play "Cuba: History of the blockade," about the Revolution in that country and the actions of the United States against it.
(2024-10-06). The Latin American Left amid China, the United States, late progressivism and the far Right. cadtm.org
(2024-10-06). 'Rohingya in pain'- Refugees on hunger strike at India detention center. presstv.ir More than 100 Rohingya refugees living at Goalpara detention center in the Indian state of Assam began hunger strike.
(2024-10-06). Iran: US stoking insecuirty in Red Sea by backing Israeli regime. presstv.ir Iran's representative at the 82nd session of Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has expressed the Islamic Republic's commitment to international maritime obligations and says the the United States is the source of insecurity in the Red Sea region.
(2024-10-06). Xi, Kim exchange congratulatory messages over 75th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages over the 75th anniversary of the China-DPRK diplomatic ties.
(2024-10-06). Israel media says Nasrallah's likely successor wounded in attack. newarab.com 
Hezbollah is yet to issue a statement on the claims, while Israel's Channel11 reported that Saf…
(2024-10-06). Ethiopian state media journalist detained at unknown location. bbc.com
(2024-10-06). Israeli Airstrikes Devastate Hezbollah Strongholds in Beirut. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-06). Cambodia: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org
(2024-10-06). Vietnam: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 27 September 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 57th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council during the Interactive Dialogue for the adoption of Vietnam's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed criticism of the Vietnamese government's behavior during the current UPR and urged UN member states to press the Vietnamese government to release all political prisoners and initiate legal, institutional, and (…) | – |
(2024-10-06). Jammu & Kashmir: New report details India's land rights violations since the abrogation of statehood. fidh.org
(2024-10-06). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org The commemorations of the Conakry massacre are being held today in Guinea, a few weeks after the 31 July 2024 verdict in which former senior officials were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. FIDH, OGDH and AVIPA are calling on the appeal judges to uphold the Guinean State's obligation to ensure the payment of the sums awarded to the victims. The three NGOs are concerned about the deteriorating political climate in which this historic trial will move forward.
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(2024-10-06). Communal Tensions Rise Over Restaurant Closures in Shamli. devdiscourse.com In Shamli district, 47 Hindu activists have been booked by police for allegedly making communal statements during a meeting. The gathering was held to demand the closure of non-vegetarian hotels and restaurants near temples, a stance that has stirred controversy in the area.
(2024-10-06). Exit Polls 2024: Clear Winner In Haryana, Suspense In J&K; Cheer For Congress, Big Shock To BJP. hindustantimes.com The much-anticipated exit poll data for the Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections has finally been released. According to the exit polls, Congress is expected to secure a majority in Haryana, marking a decisive win in the state. While in Jammu and Kashmir, exit polls suggest that the state may face a hung assembly. Watch for more.
(2024-10-06). Mayo Clinic Minute: Why more preventive screenings are needed in the Hispanic community. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to a recent study by the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death among those of Hispanic heritage living in the U.S. Hispanic and Latino people are less likely to be diagnosed with lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers than non-Hispanic white men and women. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says preventive screenings for cancer and other diseases are effective ways to help reduce these burdens. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-10-06). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-06). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Minimally invasive options use energy to treat enlarged prostate. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm a 64-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with an enlarged prostate after experiencing issues with frequent urination, especially during the night. What are the treatment options and potential side effects? ANSWER: An enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is a common condition as men get older. By age 60, about 30% of men show moderate to severe symptoms of BPH; by age 80, it is 50%. An enlarged prostate…
The strike started a fire in the heavily-populated Beirut district close to Lebanon's parliament and UN headquarters, according to comments from the prime minister's office and the Lebanese parliament. | It hit the office of a medical centre run b…
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 190 as fallout from the storm becomes clearer. Hundreds remain missing and presumed dead. President Biden has ordered the Pentagon to deploy 1,000 active-duty troops to help with flood relief efforts. Power outages and water shortages remain rampant across six southeastern states hit by one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. Democracy Now! speaks with immigrant rights activist Cesar Bautista Sanchez about how the storm has affected his area of Tennessee and the increasing danger of extreme weather events under the climate crisis. "This is sta…
Stacey Gilbert, who resigned from US State Dept over big lie to protect Israel, breaks down as she talks about the government's butchering of her department's report that Israel was starving the people of Gaza A former State Department official who resigned over the US government's butchering of her report that Israel was (and is) …
By Dorothy Granada (Dorothy Granada is a US-born peace activist and nurse who has lived and worked in Nicaragua for many years. She has been honored many times for her work with women and children by the Nicaraguan government, the Central American Parliament, and the North Caribbean Autonomous Region, among others. The hospital in Matiguas…
It was good to hear that voice again. A voice of provoking interest that pitter patters, feline across a parquet, followed by the usual devastating conclusion. Julian Assange's last public address was made in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. There, he was a guest vulnerable to the capricious wishes of changing governments. At Belmarsh Prison in London, he was 
On the evening of January 6, 2021, retired North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin had a nine-minute conversation with former President Donald Trump. This call followed weeks of efforts by Martin to Just 20 days after the insurrection, Martin had another intimate audience with another powerful right-winger: He taught a three-day seminar on con…
By Michael Arria / Mondoweiss Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days before ceasefire talks were set to resume. The package includes …
RENTON, Wash.—The walkout from Boeing by 33,000 Machinists in Washington state and Portland, Ore., is about to enter its fourth week in spite of a "final" deal Boeing executives released directly to workers, demanding immediate ratification. Since then, negotiations have stopped with no indication either side is willing to give ground. As of Sept. 30, …
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Jerusalem Governorate: Israeli occupation soldiers Killed eight Palestinians, abducted 304, and 16,138 colonizers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque, in addition to many demolition and expulsion orders, among numerous serious violations against the indigenous Palestinians of the occupied city, during the Third Quarter of this year, 2024. In its monthly report, The Jerusalem Governorate office stated that eight …
ARCATA, Calif.—Meeting with constituents in Arcata in late September, Democratic candidate for the California State Assembly Chris Rogers declared that a healthcare system based on profit rather than on delivery of services cannot meet the needs of Californians. Rogers, who is strongly favored to win in this heavily Democratic district, pointed to the huge number …
Donald Trump began his drive to overthrow the Constitution of the U.S. and the 2020 election well before he actually lost that election by launching what he knew were false statements about voter fraud. To make matters worse, he committed actual criminal acts in what ended up as a failed attempt to maintain his power …
Four Iraqi troops were killed Wednesday and several wounded in an ambush by the extremist Islamic State group, Iraq's Interior Ministry said. | The attack came days after the U.S. military announced that troops from its coalition against IS in Iraq and Syria Despite IS losing its so-called caliphate where it controlled large swaths of land in Iraq and eastern Syria in 2019, it continues to launch attacks through its scattered…
There will be no peace in the Middle East until the people of Palestine secure their unalienable right to life and liberty within a sovereign State of Palestine. | This is a right that Israel cannot deny or veto. It is a right that is enshrined in the UN Charter, many 
October 7 happened. Since then, Gaza has From the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure and whole neighbourhoods to the deliberate bombing of universities, schools, and hospitals, it has been a plan of erasure meant to depopulate Gaza and ethnically cleanse the Palestinian population. | Benjamin Netanyahu, with full US backing and Israel's strong integration in an internatio…
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After Israel dropped more than 80 bombs, including American-made 2,000-lb bombs, on residential buildings in a suburb of Beirut, Hana Bechara, one of 86,000 U.S. citizens who live in Lebanon, decided it was time to leave. | Bechara started to make plans to fly her family to Miami, where her two sisters live. However, flights remained few and expensive, and her family — her husband, parents, grandmother, and uncle — are not U.S. citizens and need visas. Bechara reached out to the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, asking for financial support and help with securing visas to travel to the U.S. | Then late Monda…
Join us tonight on this episode of State of Play, we sit down with Sgt. Zuleyka Morales, an American who volunteered with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), to discuss her experiences serving in the Israeli military during the ongoing occupation of Palestine. Host and former Army Ranger Greg Stoker interviews Sgt. Morales about the realities …