(2024-08-23). Pashinyan exacerbates Armenia's strategic blockade, turns it into NATO hub against Iran, Russia. infobrics.org Pashinyan is not only enabling NATO to undermine the much-needed dismantling of the so-called "rules-based world order", but he's also destroying Armenia's one remaining strategic option. Namely, Yerevan has been building closer ties with India, perhaps the sole decent move of the Pashinyan regime. This includes the acquisition of weapons from Delhi. Iran was crucial in the implementation of this strategy, but with the deployment of US troops in Syunik, Pashinyan managed to destroy Armenia's last strategic option besides Russia.
(2024-08-23). Russian and Armenian leaders discuss Armenian-Azerbaijani relations. plenglish.com According to the communication, both leaders referred to the steps taken to guide relations between Yerevan and Baku, including the recent dialogue between Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during the former's official visit to the South Caucasian nation. | The Russian head of state confirmed Moscow's willingness to continue providing assistance to Yerevan and Baku to "develop a peace agreement, promote the process of delimitation and demarcation of the border, as well as unblock transport and logistics connections." | Putin and Pashinyan also discussed bilateral trade and economic cooperation and note…
(2024-08-23). Iran tells UK, France it 'reserves right' to punish Israel. presstv.ir Iran tells the UK and France that it reserves the right to respond to the Israeli regime's assassination of senior Hamas's leader, Ismail Haniyeh, which took place in Tehran late last month.
(2024-08-23). US unveils sweeping sanctions against Russia's defense sector. newarab.com 
The US imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia's war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. | Among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department were 60 Russian-based technology and defense companies, including three Russian financial tech companies. | Also sanctioned were firms in Turkey, France and Hong Kong that act as suppliers to Russia-based Promtekh, a wholesale distributor of transportation equipment, and an ammunition procurement network connected to Itali…
(2024-08-23). Pacific leaders' New Caledonia mission deferred over conflict with France. wsws.org The mission to investigate the ongoing unrest in New Caledonia was deferred amid accusations the Macron government is demeaning Pacific leaders with its neo-colonial practices.
(2024-08-23). 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.
(2024-08-23). Egypt's Sisi to pay visit to Turkey in sign of rapprochemet. newarab.com 
Sisi will visit Egypt on 4 September, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | Topping the agenda of Sisi's meeting with Turkey's President Erdoga…
(2024-08-23). China and Belarus new trade agreement to establish mutual openness. ecns.cn China and Belarus signed a trade agreement in services and investment on Thursday to further enhance their business ties, said China's Ministry of Commerce.
(2024-08-22). China and Belarus new trade agreement to establish mutual openness. ecns.cn China and Belarus signed a trade agreement in services and investment on Thursday to further enhance their business ties, said China's Ministry of Commerce.
(2024-08-23). Germany court case for 'from the river to sea' chant delayed. newarab.com 
A Berlin court has postponed the trial of a pro-Palestine activist in Germany for using the phrase "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free". | The activist identified as 'Daria' by their lawyer was set to face a hearing at a district court in Berlin on Thursday on charges of the 'circulation of symbols of unconstitutional and terrorist organisations'. | However, the European Legal Support Centre (ELSC) announced the trial will now be postponed to 11 November. | "Hundreds of people had gathered in front of the courthouse in solidarity. After addressing the crowd with a speech, Daria was brutally arre…
(2024-08-23). 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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(2024-08-23). Impoverished parents in Chad abandon their children to seek a better life in Europe. indybay.org In Chad, one of the world's poorest nations, many parents abandon their children and try to get to Europe…
(2024-08-23). FM: Iran aims to manage US tensions, rebuild EU ties if they drop hostility, lift sanctions. presstv.ir Araqchi announces Iran's willingness to manage tensions with the US and restore relations with European countries if they stop their hostility.
(2024-08-23). Which countries' weapons is Ukraine using in Russia incursion? aljazeera.com Reports say several NATO countries, including UK and Germany, have allowed Ukraine to use their weapons in Kursk.
(2024-08-23). Tipping Points — Where Things Stand. counterpunch.org 
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-mimute TED speech: The Tipping Points of Climate Change. He is a
(2024-08-23). Putin Planning Big Attack? NATO Base In Germany On High Alert After Potential Threat Intel | Kursk. hindustantimes.com NATO's AWACS facility in Germany's Geilenkirchen has been put on alert after intelligence warned of a 'potential threat.' The security at the base has been increased, and all non-mission essential staff have been sent home as a precautionary measure. Geilenkirchen base is home to the NATO AWACS (airborne early warning and control systems) force.
(2024-08-23). Volcano near Iceland's Grindavik erupts for sixth time since December. aljazeera.com Met office reports eruption does not 'present a threat to life', Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport says flights unaffected.
(2024-08-23). Under the radar, Ireland is helping illegal Israeli settlements do business. aljazeera.com If it is to maintain its pro-Palestinian rights reputation, Ireland must end its financial ties to settlements.
(2024-08-23). Pro-Palestinian protest in Netherlands challenges govt. stance on Gaza war. presstv.ir Large crowds gathered in the capital of the Netherlands to protest against Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.
(2024-08-23). West's response to Ukraine, Gaza war sheer duplicity: Anwar Ibrahim. ummid.com Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim while reiterating his country's support for Palestinians slammed the double standard vis-a-vis the Russia-Ukraine war and Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-08-23). Kiev regime escalates cross-border incursions with suicidal attack on Bryansk. infobrics.org These diversionary maneuvers tend to accelerate the end of the Kiev regime, since Russia's patience is clearly running out.
(2024-08-23). India thrives, Britain declines – 77 years since liberation from colonial dependence. infobrics.org Russian crude accounted for a record 44% of India's total imports in July.
(2024-08-23). In a powerful podcast, a journalist seeks justice in Russian and Israeli underage sex abuse case. haaretz.com Former graduates of an elite Moscow school and former participants in a summer program claim that teachers and a counselor sexually abused them, in Russia and in Israel as well. Furious at the authorities' lack of action, an investigative journalist is seeking justice for the alleged victims…
(2024-08-23). Britain needs to end its two-tier treatment of Gaza vs. Ukraine. newarab.com 
On July 8, Russian missiles slammed into Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Ukraine, killing 36 and injuring 140 people. | Britain's
(2024-08-23). Russian court sentences five men for racist riots in Dagestan. newarab.com 
A court in southern The men, who were given sentences ranging from just over six years to nine years for engaging in rioting, did not admit guilt, the court in the Krasnodar region said. One protester was also found guilty of committing violence against a government official. | The trial was moved from Da…
(2024-08-23). India's Modi arrives in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. aljazeera.com Indian prime minister expected to push settlement on ending Ukraine war, even if seen as being too close to Russia.
(2024-08-23). Russia's 'dangerous advance' in Ukraine's east stokes fear, divisions. aljazeera.com While world attention is on Kyiv's surprise cross-border assault, Moscow's troops are bearing down on Ukraine's east.
(2024-08-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 910. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 910th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-08-23). India's Modi meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. aljazeera.com Despite close ties with Russia's Putin, Indian leader pledges support for Ukraine and says he brings message of peace.
(2024-08-23). Russia's Capture Of Pokrovsk Could Reshape The Conflict's Dynamics. thealtworld.com Beyond it are just a few lightly defended towns and then vast expanses of grassland that could become the scene of maneuver warfare until Russia reaches the next heavily defended localities further afield. | Ukrainian officials have urged locals in and around the town of Pokrovsk to evacuate within the next two weeks as Russian forces rapidly approach this pivotal military logistics hub. The head of neighboring Mirnograd's military administration
(2024-08-23). Ukraine launches drone attacks on Moscow. ecns.cn Ukraine attacked Moscow on Wednesday with at least 11 drones that were shot down by air defenses in what Russian officials called one of the biggest drone strikes on the capital since its special military operation in Ukraine began in February 2022.
(2024-08-23). Russia breaks the Ukrainian defense in Kupiansk, Kharkov province. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The Ukrainian army command began to withdraw its units from Kupiansk, in the Kharkov region, after Russian troops broke their defensive line, military expert Andrei Marochko reported.
(2024-08-23). Russian President highlights contribution of Great African Expedition. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 23 (Prensa Latina) The research of Russian specialists, who will arrive in Africa on the Great African Expedition, will contribute to the continent's food security, said President Vladimir Putin.
(2024-08-23). Russia compares Ukraine to Daesh, says Kiev killing civilians, staging 'nuclear terrorism'. presstv.ir Russia compares Ukraine to Daesh, saying Kiev harbors a vast array of terrorist plans similar to those that have been devised by the Takfiri terrorist group.
(2024-08-23). China asserts seeks no nuclear arms race with US. presstv.ir China says it does not intend to take part in a nuclear arms race with the US.
(2024-08-23). Ukraine's Air Force Thwarts Majority of Overnight Drone Attacks. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's Air Force announced on Friday that it successfully destroyed 14 out of 16 Russian attack drones launched overnight. The air defense system was operational in the Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Poltava, and Sumy regions, according to a statement.
(2024-08-23). At Televised Meet, Putin's Scary Revelation; Alarmed UN Watchdog Rushes | Nuclear | Kursk | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Aug 22 accused Ukraine of trying to attack the Kursk nuclear power station. "The enemy tried to strike the nuclear power plant at night, the International Atomic Energy Agency has been informed," Putin said in a televised government meeting. Watch here.
(2024-08-23). At various points of time, India had taken public positions cautioning against danger of escalation: Jaishankar on Russia-Ukraine conflict. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-23). Russia Donates $100 Million to UPDF. plusnews.ug 
The Russian Government has donated $100 million to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) following instructions from President Vladimir Putin. This military donation comes after discussions between President Yoweri Museveni and President Putin in St. Petersburg last year. We understand that Russia has selected Uganda as a key strategic ally in Africa. During the last …
(2024-08-23). Modi meets Zelensky on historic Ukraine visit. newarab.com 
Indian Prime Minister Modi embraced Zelensky ⚪ who looked visibly emotional ⚪ at the Mariinsky palace in Kyiv, in the first ever visit by an Indian premier to Ukraine. | The Indian leader is casting himself as a possible peacemaker between Moscow and Kyiv. | B…
(2024-08-23). Now, Ukraine Surely Is Going To Win… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-08-23). Historic Diplomatic Endeavor: Modi's Pivotal Visit to Ukraine. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in comprehensive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a brief but momentous visit to Ukraine this Friday. The visit aims to explore avenues for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in the country.
(2024-08-23). Ukraine's Kursk Op: NATO Nation's Damage Control As Putin Fumes Over Kursk Op, Says Zelensky… hindustantimes.com
(2024-08-23). Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ukraine on historic visit to the war-torn country. devdiscourse.com
(2024-08-23). Prime Minister Modi's Historic Visit to Ukraine: A Peaceful Mission. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Ukraine on a historic visit to the war-torn country, during which he is expected to share perspectives on a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict with Ukrainian leader President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Modi is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Zelenskyy.
We connect Germany's recent accusations against Ukraine and Poland over Nord Stream with wider fears in the West about Ukraine's Kursk offensive, asking whether we are seeing signs that Ukraine is being thrown under the bus? 
An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate 
Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters
Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen kissing the Holy Quran during his visit to a mosque in Chechnya this week in a video that has gone viral on social media.
Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
Welcome, to This Is America, August 21st, 2024. In today's episode, first we speak with the host of 12 Rules for What?, an antifascist podcast on the Channel Zero Network, about the wave of antifascist mobilizations against the far-Right following a series of anti-immigrant riots in the so-called United Kingdom, after the spread of viral…