(2024-10-24). UN rapporteur condemns Israeli 'death sentence' claim trying to silence last Gaza journalists. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, says Israel's declaration that six Al Jazeera journalists are members of Hamas or Islamic Jihad "sounds like a death sentence". "These 6 Palestinians are among the last journalists surviving Israel's onslaught in Gaza [with 130+…
(2024-10-24). Few expectations as France begins partners for Lebanon meeting. newarab.com 
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(2024-10-24). Morocco's pardoned journalists face smears, threats after prison. CPJ Middle East and North Africa Staff 
(2024-10-24). Turkey extends role in Lebanon UN peacekeeping mission. newarab.com 
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(2024-10-24). Attack on aerospace company near Turkey's Ankara: What we know. aljazeera.com The attack targeted aerospace and defence firm TUSAS while thousands of employees were on site.
(2024-10-24). Turkey strikes Iraq, Syria after attack on defence company near Ankara. aljazeera.com Turkey says it hit targets linked to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which it blames for the attack on TUSAS.
(2024-10-24). Deadly attack on aerospace firm in Turkey's capital Ankara. aljazeera.com At least four have been killed in an attack on the headquarters of a Turkish aerospace and defense company in Ankara.
(2024-10-24). Turkey's aerospace company targeted in 'terror attack,' 4 killed. presstv.ir Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya wrote in a message on X that it was a "terror attack."
(2024-10-24). Turkey says three dead, five injured after attack at TUSAS site. newarab.com 
The mayor of Kahramankazan, Slim Cirpanoglu, told Turkish TV channel Tele1 that three people were killed and five wounded in the attack. | In a social media post on X Int…
(2024-10-24). 'The door is ajar, and we need to kick it in': Matt Kennard at Transform conference 2024. thecanary.co Declassified UK's Matt Kennard spoke at Transform's 2024 conference on Saturday 19 October. And he focused in particular on the struggle to stop Britain's participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza. As Declassified has reported, covert US flights have been leaving from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus throughout Israel's genocide in Gaza. And dozens of British warplanes have flown to …
(2024-10-24). 'The door is ajar, and we need to kick it in': Matt Kennard at Transform conference 2024. thecanary.co Declassified UK's Matt Kennard spoke at Transform's 2024 conference on Saturday 19 October. And he focused in particular on the struggle to stop Britain's participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza. As Declassified has reported, covert US flights have been leaving from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus throughout Israel's genocide in Gaza. And dozens of British warplanes have flown to […] | By
(2024-10-24). Estonia seals new UAE partnerships at GITEX 2024. ummid.com Estonia, known globally for its digital innovation capabilities, took the spotlight at GITEX Global 2024, showcasing its latest technological advancements and sealing new tech partnerships with UAE firms.
(2024-10-24). U.S. and G7 Secure Historic $50 Billion Loan for Ukraine Amid Tensions. devdiscourse.com The United States has finalized a $20 billion loan to Ukraine, forming a crucial part of a $50 billion international lending package backed by frozen Russian assets. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko signed the agreement, which aligns with contributions from the European Union and G7 allies.
(2024-10-24). The economic crisis in Europe and new opportunities for Turkish Stream and the whole of Türkiye. uwidata.com By Ihsan Sefa (retired colonel, Turkish Armed Forces) The situation in the Turkish economy in recent years is far from ideal. According to the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, inflation in August was 51.97 percent compared to August last year. Why is our economy in trouble? Türkiye is not characterized by a wealth …
(2024-10-24). Muslims in Europe experiencing 'worrying surge' in racism: Survey. presstv.ir A new survey finds Muslims in Europe experiencing a "worrying surge" in racism.
(2024-10-24). Blinken gives US stamp of approval for Netanyahu's war of extermination in Gaza. indybay.org Blinken came to Israel to sign off on the deliberate starvation of Gaza, the ethnic cleansing of Northern Gaza and the systematic extermination of all who remain. Every crime of which Robert Jackson, the lead prosecutor at the Nuremberg tribunal, accused the leaders of Nazi Germany is being committed on a somewhat smaller scale by the Biden administration. Jackson said that by condemning the leaders of Nazi Germany, the American government was putting a "poisoned chalice … to our own lips as well" if it ever carried out similar crimes. Blinken has gulped the chalice down to the dregs.
(2024-10-24). Ireland to restrict trade with occupied Palestinian territories. newarab.com 
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(2024-10-24). Poland: The ICRC supports National Societies in collecting and managing tracing cases of persons missing in relation to international armed conflict in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). Poland: Polish Red Cross launched Emblem Campaign. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). IHL commemoration in Romania: 70 years since the ratification of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). De-dollarization strategic necessity: Putin. ummid.com Russian President Putin said de-dollarization and boosting trade settlements in national currencies between members of the BRICS group is a strategic necessity.
(2024-10-24). Galaxy of world leaders in 'isolated Russia' for BRICS 2024. ummid.com Over two dozen world leaders are currently in Russia City of Kazan to attend BRICS 2024 Summit.
(2024-10-24). BRICS plans 'multi-currency system' to challenge U.S. dollar dominance: Understanding Russia's proposal. mronline.org The BRICS Cross-Border Payment Initiative (BCBPI) will use national currencies, instead of the U.S. dollar. Russia's finance ministry and central bank released a report detailing plans to transform the international monetary and financial system.
(2024-10-24). Presidents Maduro and Putin Meet at 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan. orinocotribune.com The presidents of Russia and Venezuela, Vladimir Putin and Nicolás Maduro, have met during the 16th BRICS Summit, which is being held in the Russian city of Kazan from October 22 to 24. | The meeting was held on the second day of the Summit this Wednesday, October 23, and took place in an expanded delegation format for the first time, involving representatives of the energy sector. "I know that our Venezuelan friends are very close to the fundamental values on which the BRICS are built," Putin said after the start of the meeting. The Russian leader asserted that "it is ve…
(2024-10-24). BRICS Media Dialogue successfully held in Kazan. ecns.cn The Kazan BRICS Media Dialogue, themed "Exchange and Mutual Learning for A Shared Future," was held on Wednesday in the Russian city, which is hosting the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). Full Text: Address by Chinese President Xi Jinping at "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday delivered an important speech at the "BRICS Plus" leaders' dialogue in Kazan, Russia.
(2024-10-24). Media converge at 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. ecns.cn The 16th BRICS Summit is held from Oct. 22 – 24 in Russia.
(2024-10-24). Pezeshkian: Foundations of unipolar world crumbling. presstv.ir Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the foundations of unilateralism and the current unipolar world are crumbling.
(2024-10-24). Pezeshkian: Iran-Russia ties strategic, highly beneficial. presstv.ir The Iranian president was speaking in a meeting with his counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
(2024-10-24). Bolivian and Russian presidents held talks at BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Kazan, Russia, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) The presidents of Bolivia and Russia, Luis Arce and Vladimir Putin, respectively, held bilateral talks in the context of the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). Indian PM calls BRICS Summit productive. plenglish.com New Delhi, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 16th BRICS Summit, which took place in Kazan, Russia, as very productive, and appreciated the meetings he held with several world leaders.
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ethiopia deepen relations on the sidelines of BRICS Summit. plenglish.com Kazan, Russia, Oct 24 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for the bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.
(2024-10-24). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-24). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-24). IMF and BRICS: no return to Bretton Woods. cadtm.org This week the IMF-World Bank semi-annual meeting takes place in Washington, US. At the same time, the BRICS+ group meets in Kazan, Russia, that set the future world economic order to be established at the end of WW2. At the time, the then US president Franklin Roosevelt offered these prophetic words: "The point in history at which we stand is full of promise and of danger. The world will either move toward unity and widely shared prosperity or it will move apart into necessarily competing (…) | – | / | <...
(2024-10-24). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-24). The Heat: BRICS Summit. america.cgtn.com 
On the second day of the BRICS Summit in Russia, the leaders of developing countries issued the Kazan Declaration. It outlines common goals in global issues, with more cooperation to de-escalate conflicts and work on improving the financial system. Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of the role of the bloc's members in an increasingly turbulent world. | Our guests: | Anton Fedyashi…
(2024-10-24). President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit. sanews.gov.za 
President Ramaphosa delivers country statement at BRICS Summit | By Neo Bodumela | Kazan, Russia: The BRICS Engagement and BRICS Plus platforms are an opportunity for countries to forge greater and deeper ties for development. | This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was delivering South Africa's country statement during the BRICS/Plus Countries First Session in Kazan, Russia. | The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates are meeting for the first time since new members were invited to join BRICS during the Johannesburg BRICS Summit o…
(2024-10-24). 'No Protocol. We're Brothers': Watch Chechen President greeting his UAE counterpart. ummid.com A very interesting video has surfaced showing how Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov received and greeted UAE President and Abu Dhabi Ruler Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan upon his arrival in Russia Tuesday.
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 972. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 972nd day, these are the main developments.
(2024-10-24). North Korean troops in Ukraine 'fair game', US warns Russia as war rages on. aljazeera.com Reports intensify that up to 12,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia in preparation to fight alongside Moscow.
(2024-10-24). The Smoking Gun: Who Started the War? Was It Russia or Was It US-NATO? NATO Confirms That the Ukraine "War Started in 2014" globalresearch.ca 
[First published on August 27, 2023. Slight change in the title of the article.] | Author's Update: On June 15-16, delegates from 90 countries met at the Bàºrgenstock resort near Lucerne, in the context of a Peace Conference organized by the …
(2024-10-24). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Missing a pastry-scented home. icrc.org
(2024-10-24). North Korean materiel and troops in Ukraine — both a threat and opportunity for Seoul. onlineopinion.com.au Despite a supermajority of the world's states condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the vast majority of the free world supporting Ukraine, the Kim regime has chosen to back Russia.
(2024-10-24). Kupiansk Under Fire: Latest Russian Strike Wounds Four. devdiscourse.com A recent Russian strike on the frontline town of Kupiansk in northeastern Ukraine has resulted in four injuries, according to Kharkiv region governor Oleh Synehubov. Initial reports had indicated two fatalities, but the figures have since been adjusted to four wounded individuals.
(2024-10-24). Escalating Tensions: Russian Advances in Ukraine's Donetsk Region. devdiscourse.com Russian forces have allegedly seized control of the villages of Serebrianka and Mykolaivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to an announcement made on Wednesday by Russia's Defence Ministry. Military blogs have indicated Russian advancements near significant frontline towns.
(2024-10-24). Russian, Chinese warships conduct joint drills in Pacific Ocean. presstv.ir Russian and Chinese warships have carried out anti-submarine firing exercises in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
(2024-10-24). Politics at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024. peoplesworld.org 
TORONTO — The Toronto International Film Festival was back in full swing this year with its full line up of 278 films from over 60 countries. But this year it was not without its share of protests and political drama. In a world where the collective West (which of course includes Canada) is aggressively defending …
(2024-10-24). Elite US Economist Warns: Dollar System Is Weakening As Gold BRICS Rise. popularresistance.org More and more countries around the world, particularly in the Global South, are seeking alternatives to the US dollar-dominated financial system, as part of an international drive known as de-dollarization. | Many Western media outlets and pundits, however, have argued that de-dollarization is overblown. | One of such naysayers is New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, a centrist economist who was awarded the so-called "Nobel Prize" in economics (which in reality is issued by Sweden's conservative central bank). | In a 2023 article, Krugman claimed to "debunk" the critics of the dollar system, asserting that "the…
(2024-10-24). Transcript of 'Dialogue Works': 22 October 2024 edition. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript below by a reader Nima R. Alkhorshid: 0: 06Today is Tuesday, October 22nd, and we're having Gilbert with us to talk about BRICS, the conflicts in the Middle East and in Ukraine. Welcome back, Gilbert. Gilbert Doctorow, PhD: Thanks so much. Alkhorshid: Let's start with the Middle East and the growing tensions between Iran and Israel. Are …