What you need to know about the X (formerly Twitter) situation in Brazil

Free expression versus complying with the law On Musk's side Although far right profiles have been calling the Brazilian government a dictatorship due to the whole situation developing now, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (of the Workers’ Party or PT), doesn't have any say or role in the process involving the legal matters and the platform.
| Access, Advocacy, Brazil

Norman Solomon – Knowledge Is Power. Gaza War Supporters Don’t Want Students to Have Both

Norman Solomon is the national director of RootsAction.org and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. His latest book, War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, was published in paperback this month with a new afterword about the Gaza war. Due to the Israeli war crimes in Gaza we have increased our coverage from five to
| Geopolitics, National Politics, Article

Andreas Krieg – How Germany is manufacturing the Islamist bogeyman

Dr. Andreas Krieg is an associate professor at the Defence Studies Department of King’s College London and a strategic risk consultant working for governmental and commercial clients in the Middle East. He recently published a book called ‘Socio-political order and security in the Arab World’ Islamophobic conspiracy theories Shifting discourse Islamophobia in Germany: ‘I am not even seen as a person’ Read More » Due
| EU politics, Geopolitics, National Politics

Malcom Penn and the Semiconductor Industry Update Webinar

If you think my 40 years of semiconductor experience is impressive, Malcolm Penn has been at it for 55 years starting with the first commercial integrated circuit. Malcolm’s company Future Horizons has been providing legendary semiconductor industry forecasts since 1989. I have attended dozens of these both live and … Read More
| Events, Semiconductor Services, AI GPUS

Canada’s Militarization and the End of U.S. Hegemony

In April 2024, the Canadian government released its updated military policy, Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence. The document allocated an additional $8.1 billion to Canadian military spending, with a promise to increase the defense budget from the current $30 billion to $50 billion by 2029, bringing Canada closer to […]
| Commentary, Featured

Serbia-Russia strategic partnership cannot be hindered, deputy PM says

"We have not and will not impose sanctions against Russia, we will not change our policy on the issue of military neutrality, we will not become a NATO member state and we will not allow Serbian territory to be used for attacks on Russia," Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin stressed
| World

GAZA LIVE BLOG: Massacre in Al-Sabra | US: Gallant Must Stay | Israel Withdraws from Jenin – Day 336

The United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric has warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond catastrophic, as Israel continued to bomb residential areas across the Strip. Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the United States sent a message to Israel that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant should not be fired. Israeli forces withdrew from Jenin after a ten-day operation, according to Israeli media
| Blog, News, Al-Aqsa Flood Live Blog

With contract expiring soon for East Coast dockworkers, ILA make radical-sounding statements to head off rank-and-file anger

The ILA bureaucra ts are drawing from the playbook of the Teamstersand the UAW, at the Detroit 3 automakers by using radical-sounding talk to ease the passage of a deal with massive hidden concessions. A general rule of thumb has emerged: the bigger the talk, the bigger the sellout.
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Jonathan Cook – You can’t arm a genocidal state into moderation. So why does the West keep trying?

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Democracy gutted Profits from slaughter Excuses for repression The ‘antisemitism’ formula Inversion of reality Genocide by proxy? Two birds, one stone Israeli pyromania Simmering border All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because
| Geopolitics, Article, Jonathan Cook

Craig Mokhiber – WEOG: The UN’s Settler-Colonial Bloc

Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and former senior United Nations Official. He left the UN in October of 2023, penning a widely read letter that warned of genocide in Gaza, criticized the international response, and called for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on equality, human rights, and international law The White World’s Bloc Institutional Inequity Colonial Values Calls
| Geopolitics, Article, Craig Mokhiber

Climate Action Greatest Economic Opportunity of this Century, Says UN Climate Chief

With fewer than 100 days to go to COP29, the highest decision-making body on climate issues under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the need for creative and innovative solutions to protect lives and livelihoods is now extremely urgent. The State of the Climate in Africa 2023 report shows all six African […]
| Aid, Climate Action, Climate Change Finance

Preventing a Measles Outbreak—the Shared Responsibility of Vaccination

Globally, just under three-quarters of all children under the age of two received both doses of a measles vaccine when at least 95% is needed to prevent outbreaks. Even worse, an estimated 14.5 million children haven’t received any doses of any vaccines Measles vaccinations alone prevented 57 million deaths since the year 2000. But this success does not just depend
| Global, Headlines, Health

Unite union’s pro-Palestine members hold public meeting in Brighton this Sunday

banned Unite officials and national banners from pro-Gaza protests banned and smeared films and books exposing the ‘Labour antisemitism’ scam, including a book by Asa Winstanley, one of the speakers at Sunday’s event placed an official under investigation who refused to cancel a Palestine solidarity fringe event at Labour’s 2023 annual conference told her chief of staff to threaten a soon-to-retire official with the loss of a pension bonus if he
| Analysis, Announcement, anti-genocide

Journalist Chernoh Alpha Bah forced to remain in exile

“Publishing investigations into the country’s governance should never lead to backlash against this investigative journalist or journalism in general. Instead of seeing Bah as a voice to be silenced, Sierra Leonean authorities should recognise and respect his right to inform the public and do his job. RSF strongly condemns the persecution and recurrent online threats against independent journalism, and in particular against
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MFWA, CPJ and IPI push for answers in journalist’s death

Fayoade Adegoke, Lagos State Commissioner of Police; Lawal Pedro, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice; Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy; and, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor. Section 33 of Nigeria’s Constitution, which affirms the right to life; Article 2(3) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which affirms effective remedy when rights are violated; Article 66(2)(c) of the Revised ECOWAS Treaty,
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On the Frontline of Resistance – The Women of Palestine

Women have been the political spine of the struggle for freedom and liberation of Palestine across generations. It has been their strength, resilience and fearlessness that have kept the resistance alive. – Dr. M. Reza Behnam is a political scientist specializing in the history, politics and governments of the Middle East. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle.
| Articles, Commentary, gaza genocide

Tackling Climate Change Will Be a Pyrrhic Victory If We Lose Sight of the Poor

Paradoxically, well intentioned policies to combat global warming may also be a cause of hunger, particularly for small-scale farmers in poorer countries, unless these policies are accompanied by measures to curtail their socio-economic downsides However, if we are not careful, climate mitigation efforts can undermine progress on eradicating poverty and hunger. A recent example is the European Union´s Regulation on
| Climate Change, Environment, Food and Agriculture

Q&A: ‘Chinese companies are making progress, while Europe lags’

Juliana González Jáuregui (Image: Darío Castillo) Dialogue Earth: To what extent has Chinese funding contributed to the transition to renewable energy in Argentina? What role has Argentine industry played in the deployment of the first wave of solar and wind projects in the country? How has China worked with Argentina’s provincial governments regarding the energy transition? EU and US companies have also made investments
| Energy, Business, Belt and Road

Russia, China officially confirm renunciation of territorial claims, diplomat says

Maria Zakharova stressed that the mutual renunciation of territorial claims by Moscow and Beijing had been enshrined in the July 16, 2001, Treaty of Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, with Moscow and Beijing putting border issues to bed once and for all by signing the Additional Agreement on the Eastern part of the Russia-China Border on October 14, 2004, and
| FOREIGN POLICY, Russian Politics & Diplomacy

Guest article: ‘And as if by magic, it’s fascism’

How Many Hecklers does it take to Close Starmer’s Circus? Guest article by Ed Torsney Keir Starmer’s fascist circus (image: Ed Torsney) Now you see it… Billionaires never had it so good! “Absolute power corrupts absolutely” Rat Roaches This show is getting out of hand Let’s build a better world Make a one-time donation DonateMake a monthly donation Donate monthlyMake a yearly donation Donate yearly
| Analysis, arrests, austerity

Will China’s new climate action plan match its great potential?

Setting targets that support clean energy Comparing the 2015 and 2021 NDCs with progress so far 20152021Progress as of 2023Carbon peak and neutrality targetsPeak CO2 emissions around 2030, and make best efforts to peak earlyPeak CO2 emissions before 2030, and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060Carbon intensity, by 2030Down 60-65% on 2005Down by at least 65% on 2005Down 51% on 2005Share of non-fossil
| Climate, Carbon emissions, Energy transition

Irangabiye released, protests expose fissures and spark new tactics and an online war exposes misogyny and xenophobia

Crackdowns, violence around Ugandan political, environmental, and anti-corruption protests New tactics in Kenya’s “Gen Z” activism “They have deployed a number of old, and new, strategies. Among the new has been Artificial Intelligence (AI) which has been used to create images, songs and videos that amplify the movement’s messages and reach a wider audience.” #EndBadGovernance in Nigeria “The incessant harassment and intimidation of
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‘I Pledge Not to Worship’ – Israel’s Bizarre Restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque Have a Strategic Goal

Israel’s long history of occupation of Palestine does not only target Palestinians but also includes desecrating and destroying their holy sites. – Fayha’ Shalash is a Ramallah-based Palestinian journalist. She graduated from Birzeit University in 2008 and she has been working as a reporter and broadcaster ever since. Her articles appeared in several online publications. She contributed this article to The
| Articles, Features, al-aqsa

Double Operation – Israeli Commander, Soldiers Wounded in Coordinated West Bank Assaults

Hamas praised the “heroic double operation” in a statement, saying that it “sends a clear message that the resistance will remain strong”. Two Palestinians Killed Clear Message – Romana Rubeo is an Italian writer and the managing editor of The Palestine Chronicle. Her articles appeared in many online newspapers and academic journals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature and
| Blog, News, Videos

Minoan bronze dagger discovered in Antalya

A 3,600-year-old bronze dagger, believed to be from the Minoan civilization, has been unearthed off the coast of Kumluca in Antalya, marking a major archaeological discovery. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy emphasized the significance of the discovery, calling it one of the most important finds in the history of underwater archaeology.
| Arts & Life

‘Just a Gazan Trying to Live His Life’ – Israeli Strike Kills Loved Vlogger from Gaza

Social media has allowed millions around the world to not only gain a first-hand account of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza but to emotionally connect with those who are sharing their lives from the besieged enclave. ‘Planting Each Day’ ‘It’s Not Easy’ ‘The World Failed You, Medo’ Major in Psychology – Nurah Tape is a South Africa-based journalist. She is an editor with The Palestine
| Blog, News, Videos

Rentrée 2024: Shock and Horror

After the Summer holidays, back to work. And what do we find? A worsening shock and horror story on Planet Dearth ‘24 Twenty-five years ago, as the new millennium approached, I, along with many others, was brimming with hope and optimism for the new century, expecting a multilateral approach to international affairs and the full implementation of the rule of law
| Opinion

Jonathan Cook – Starmer’s purges of Labour have mutated into the arrest of Palestine supporters

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers. If you liked this article or any of the others, please
| National Politics, Article, Jonathan Cook

“Beauvoir and Belle: A Black Feminist Critique of The Second Sex” – Book Review

Belle and Beauvoir proves to be a much needed contribution on a neglected topic. Importantly, it comes at a time when theorists are calling for both greater conceptual clarity on how systems like capitalism and racism interact as well a return to the thought of Black women Marxists and communists.
| Newswire, Review, "Beauvoir and Belle: A Black Feminist Critique of the Second Sex"

German far right aims for wins in 2 state elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections on Sept. 1 in eastern Germany, while a months-old party founded by a prominent leftist also hopes to shake up the picture as the national government has squabbled its way to deep unpopularity.
| World

Top Israeli officials focus on northern front, returning Israelis to communities

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a strategic discussion with IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi on August 29 and discussed the need to return Israeli citizens to their homes in northern Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to northern Israel on August 28 and said the nation must restore security and return residents to their homes. “This
| Long War Journal, Hamas, hezbollah

What is Israel’s Aim in the West Bank and Will It Succeed? – ANALYSIS

What is the context behind the operation launched by the Israeli army and targeting northern West Bank cities and refugee camps? What is the context behind the story? What does this mean for the Palestinian Authority? Will Israel succeed in its objectives? If that is to take place, the Israeli military will not be able to continue with its war on Gaza with the
| Articles, Features, israel

Declaration of the 11th Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of ALBA-TCP

Being the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela a founding member country of the ALBA-TCP, a unionist project, envisioned by the Liberator Simón Bolívar and the heroes of the independence deeds of Latin America and the Caribbean and realized by Commanders Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías and Fidel Castro Ruz; the member countries of this great Alliance acknowledge that this kind Our
| Newswire

Craig Murray – Pavel Durov and the Abuse of Law

Craig Murray is a British former diplomat, political activist, human rights campaigner, blogger, and whistleblower The blog is in something of a financial crisis. Over half of subscriptions are now “suspended” by PayPal, which normally happens when your registered credit or debit card expires. The large majority of those whose accounts are “suspended” seem to have no idea it has happened.
| EU politics, National Politics, Regulation

Marco Carnelos – The US, not China, is threatening the rules-based world order

Marco Carnelos is a former Italian diplomat. He has been assigned to Somalia, Australia and the United Nations. He served in the foreign policy staff of three Italian prime ministers between 1995 and 2011. More recently he has been Middle East peace process coordinator special envoy for Syria for the Italian government and, until November 2017, Italy’s ambassador to Iraq. U.S.
| Geopolitics, Article, China

Audrey Gaughran, Çağrı Çavuş, Vincent Kiezebrink – How Agriculture’s “Big Five” Thrive in Crisis

Audrey Gaughran is the Executive Director of the Centre for Research on Multinational Corporations (SOMO). Çağrı Çavuş is a researcher at SOMO and specialises in competition policy and regulation of digital markets. Vincent Kiezebrink is a researcher at SOMO and investigates a wide range of corporate power issues, including commodity supply chains and tax avoidance. Picture by Kenneth Lu The players and
| Food Production, Solutions, Sustainability

‘Doused with Gasoline, Electrocuted, Drugged’ – Gaza Paramedic Details Torture in Israeli Detention

“I cry every day without my family,” he said. “I’m alone in the south, I have no one. I swear I don’t need anything but to be with my family.” He has not yet met his youngest son, who was born in Gaza while he was in detention. ‘Say You’re Hamas!’ Transferred to Sde Teiman ‘Pill Made Me Feel Weird’ ‘Threatened With Rape’ ‘I Cry
| Blog, News, gaza genocide

What long-range weapons Ukraine has and wants to strike deep into Russia

The Ukrainian authorities have been striving to obtain permission from their Western masters to use Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike deep into Russia. Kyiv believes that such actions could force Moscow to start negotiations, The Guardian said in its recent publication. What weapons do the Armed Forces of Ukraine have to attack central regions of Russia, such as Moscow
| World

‘We must involve local communities in monitoring pollution’, says Bangladesh’s environment adviser

Dialogue Earth: What are your priorities as the environmental advisor in the interim government? What legal reforms are required for the protection of the environment? What should the government’s approach be for managing transboundary rivers? What should be the government priority in dealing with climate change impacts in Bangladesh? The interim government will soon hand over power to an elected political party, what do
| Pollution, Plastics, Policy

‘They Burned My Head with Their Cigarettes’ – The Story of the Israeli Arrest and Torture of a Palestinian Journalist

“I was in a miserable condition, exhausted and hungry without food, and when I asked for a medical examination, they attacked me again”. – Fayha’ Shalash is a Ramallah-based Palestinian journalist. She graduated from Birzeit University in 2008 and she has been working as a reporter and broadcaster ever since. Her articles appeared in several online publications. She contributed this article
| Articles, Features, israel

‘Humanitarian Response Strangled’ by Israel Amidst Catastrophic Situation in Gaza – UNRWA

UNRWA officials in the Gaza Strip have reiterated the catastrophic situation in the besieged enclave saying the only certainty “is that tomorrow will be worse than today.” ‘Packed Shelter to Shelter’ Not Fit for Habitation Spread of Polio Feared Staggering Death Toll – Nurah Tape is a South Africa-based journalist. She is an editor with The Palestine Chronicle.
| Blog, News, gaza genocide

How to stop net dumping in China’s largest fishing ground

What is a gillnet? A screengrab of a film by Zhoushan GMC shows a fish trapped by an abandoned net in the water of Zhoushan Island (Image: Zhoushan City Green Marine Ecology Promotion Center) Another screengrab shows a trawl net discarded on a reef in Zhoushan fishing ground (Image: Zhoushan City Green Marine Ecology Promotion Center) How serious is the ghost gear problem? Apart
| Ocean, Pollution

Energy (In)-Security: The Implications of the Middle East Crisis

The recent flare-up of conflict in the Middle East, particularly triggered by the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran by a suspected Israeli airstrike, represents not only a humanitarian and political crisis but also a looming energy crisis ahead. As tensions between Israel, backed by the United States, and Iran, along with its allies like Hezbollah and other Middle
| Opinion

Brazil and Colombia: The emerging powers of offshore wind?

Brazil’s offshore potential Wind turbines in the Parnaíba Delta, northeastern Brazil. Most of the offshore wind farms proposed are located in the country’s south and north-east regions due to reliable wind speeds and constancy (Image: Dordo Brnobic / Alamy) Colombian offshore auctions Recommended Socio-environmental challenges ahead Communities are beginning to fear the changes that these projects could bring to their territory, such as property speculation
| Energy, Ocean, Renewables

Eroding neutrality also undermines international Geneva. Yet Geneva remains silent…

By adopting unilateral U.S.-European sanctions against Russia in February 2022, even though it had always claimed that it would only apply sanctions endorsed by the United Nations and enshrined in international law, the Swiss government has dealt a heavy blow to neutrality and international Geneva. But in Geneva, nobody flinched. And here are the reasons why.
| Newswire, Geneva, Geneva Convention

The Middle East arena of competition between the US and China

Washington has no intention of allowing Beijing to extend its influence in the Middle East, or anywhere else in the world, and will not hesitate to use all the means at its disposal to prevent this—utilising support for Israel’s annihilation of the Palestinians in Gaza as the basis for an expanding war for control of the region initially targeting Iran.
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How Climate Change Is Driving Up Food Prices Around the World

1. Europe Extreme heat pushes up food prices The change in food inflation due to the higher-than-average temperatures in Europe in June, July and August 2022. Red indicates an increase in food inflation and blue indicates a decrease. Credit: Carbon Brief, based on Kotz et al. (2024) 2. United Kingdom Heavy rainfall soaks soil and delays crop planting United Kingdom monthly rainfall anomalies from January
| Activism, Business & Economy, Economic Justice

Colleges reopen amid nation-wide escalation of attack on free speech

University and college students are returning to campus amidst a fall offensive launched against free speech. The ruling class is determined to put students “in their place” after they have bravely opposed the Gaza genocide, despite savage repression, punishments by administrators, and the revoking of job offers to oppose U.S. support for the genocide in […]
| Newswire, College, Columbia University