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.

infobrics (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.

Elsy Fors Garzon (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…

presstv.ir (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.

newarab (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…

WSWS (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.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (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.

newarab (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…

ecns.cn (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.

ecns.cn (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.

newarab (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…

Christoph Sorg (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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Hank Pellissier (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…

presstv.ir (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.

aljazeera (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.

Robert Hunziker (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

hindustantimes (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.

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

presstv.ir (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.

UMMID (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.

infobrics (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.

infobrics (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.

Liza Rozovsky (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…

newarab (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

newarab (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…

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

Andrew Korybko (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

ecns.cn (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.

Luis Linares Petrov (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.

Luis Linares Petrov (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.

presstv.ir (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.

presstv.ir (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.

noemail (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.

hindustantimes (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.

noemail (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

Kizito Nkazalujja (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 …

newarab (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…

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noemail (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.

hindustantimes (2024-08-23). Ukraine's Kursk Op: NATO Nation's Damage Control As Putin Fumes Over Kursk Op, Says Zelensky… hindustantimes.com

noemail (2024-08-23). Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ukraine on historic visit to the war-torn country. devdiscourse.com

noemail (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.