Daily Archives: August 25, 2024

2024-08-25: News Headlines

Juan M. Garcia (2024-08-25). Telegram founder arrested at Paris airport. plenglish.com The information stated that Durov, who holds French citizenship as well, was arrested when he got off his private jet from Azerbaijan and is in custody in France after being arrested at the airport. | French justice considers that due to several reasons, including Telegram's refusal to cooperate with the country's authorities, Durov is involved in a series of crimes. | It adds that on Sunday, Durov might face charges, including terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, and money laundering. | As French journalist Cyrille Amoursky wrote in a post on X, the founder of Telegram "might face up to 20 years in prison and wi…

hindustantimes (2024-08-25). 'Terror Attack' In NATO Nation As Explosion Near Synagogue; President Says 'Jews Targeted' | France. hindustantimes.com An explosion happened outside a synagogue in Southern France on August 24. The blast injured a police officer and damaged the synagogue. The suspect, caught on surveillance camera, was clad in a Palestinian flag. The attack comes amid a surge in antisemitic incidents over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. Watch for more.

aljazeera (2024-08-25). Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France. aljazeera.com Russian Foreign Ministry is working to 'clarify' the detention of the 39-year-old founder and CEO of Telegram.

presstv.ir (2024-08-25). Telegram chief's 'politically motivated' arrest sparks worldwide reactions. presstv.ir The arrest of Telegram chief executive Pavel Durov in France has set off reactions among politicians and social media activists across the world, with calls growing for the release of the 39-year-old Franco-Russian billionaire.

United World International (2024-08-25). "European Legion" to be strengthened in Libya, threatening Türkiye and Russia. uwidata.com Libya is teetering on the brink of a new escalation, with the chances of holding general elections to unite the country's west and east dwindling. Western powers, led by Italy, France and the United Kingdom, are suspected of trying to split Libya by fueling separatist movements and seeking access to its rich oil and gas …

United World International (2024-08-25). "European Legion" to be strengthened in Libya, threatening Türkiye and Russia. alchourouk.com This new alliance risks raising tensions and further dividing the country. Libya is teetering on the brink of a new escalation, with the chances of holding general elections to unite the country's west and east dwindling. Western powers, led by Italy, France and the United Kingdom, are suspected of trying to split Libya by fueling …

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-25). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Staff (2024-08-25). Asociación Internacional de Boxeo anuncia cambios para la Noche de Campeones de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los cubanos Erislandy àÅlvarez y Arlen López tendrán contrarios diferentes a los inicialmente anunciados para la Noche de Campeones este martes. àÅlvarez, monarca olímpico en París 2024, cruzará golpes con el colombiano José Ignacio Muñoz. López, doble titular bajo los cinco aros y bronceado en la capital francesa, rivalizará con el dominicano José Luis Tejeda.

hindustantimes (2024-08-25). After NATO Nation Joins Hands With Russia, Israel Army Attacks Putin's Ally: Ordered By Panicky USA. hindustantimes.com Israeli defence forces reportedly carried out massive airstrikes on Syria on August 23, a day after Turkey and Russia resumed joint patrols in the north-eastern part of the country. According to the Times of Israel report, the Syrian defence ministry said IDF targeted several military sites, injuring seven civilians. A UK-based war monitor reported that Israel targeted the Hezbollah militant group and killed three Iran-backed fighters.

presstv.ir (2024-08-25). Iran FM warns of Israel's destabilizing plots; urges Muslims to foster unity. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister was speaking with his Turkish counterpart on the phone.

tn.ai (2024-08-25). Iran, Turkey Insist on Interaction to Address Regional Tensions. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey emphasized the need for close political consultations between Tehran and Ankara to settle regional problems and prevent the spread of instability.

ecns.cn (2024-08-25). China, Belarus eye deepening cooperation in trade, innovation. ecns.cn China and Belarus have set out priorities for future bilateral cooperation during Premier Li Qiang's first visit to the country as Chinese premier, vowing greater efforts in promoting trade and investment, scientific innovation, infrastructure connectivity and other fields.

Christoph Sorg (2024-08-25). The Debt System: The CADTM's analyses and theoretical foundations. cadtm.org Extract from "Social Movements and the Politics of Debt: Transnational Resistance against Debt on Three Continents"
| In this extract from his doctoral thesis, Christoph Sorg begins by drawing a distinction between the CADTM and Eurodad, a European NGO specialising in debt and development financing. Christoph Sorg then focusses on the analyses produced by the CADTM. This extract from the thesis corresponds to pages 167 to 171.
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ecns.cn (2024-08-25). EU probe into China EV makers 'not transparent'. ecns.cn Shi Yonghong, vice-president of the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, told China Daily in an exclusive interview that under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the European Union will conduct in-depth investigations into local investments in industries that it suspects of receiving foreign subsidies.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-08-25). Europe is being deliberately destabilised, Islamic activist says. expose-news.com Shahid Bolsen who has been accused of inspiring waves of Islamic terrorism in Egypt and having ties to extremist groups says that the recent UK riots were part of the global oligarchy's …

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-08-25). 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…

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-25). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

Martha Ríos (2024-08-25). Gobierno de Venezuela rechaza declaraciones intervencionistas de Josep Borrell. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ago (RHC) Venezuela expresó su desacuerdo con las recientes declaraciones del alto representante de la Unión Europea (UE), Josep Borrell quien respalda un golpe de Estado fascista en el país suramericano y exhibe una postura intervencionista y neocolonial.

Robert Hunziker (2024-08-25). Tipping Points — Where Things Stand. pressenza.com Major planetary boundaries that support life are at risk of collapse. This is happening at speeds that climate scientists never thought possible. What are the consequences and what, if anything, can be done? | Johan Rockstrà∂m, Potsdam Institute for Climate Research, Germany recently gave a 20-minute TED speech: The Tipping Points of Climate Change. He is a world-class climate scientist specializing in planetary boundary frameworks. Of note, Dr. Rockstrà∂m is one climate scientist to whom other scientists pay attention when he talks. | A summation of what should be categorized as "one of the most import…

noemail (2024-08-25). Suspect Admits to Deadly Solingen Stabbing Rampage. devdiscourse.com A 26-year-old man has confessed to a stabbing spree in Solingen, Germany, that left three people dead and eight others injured, authorities announced early Sunday.

aljazeera (2024-08-25). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 912. aljazeera.com Here are the main developments as the war enters its 912th day.

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