Daily Archives: June 9, 2024

2024-06-09: News Headlines

WSWS (2024-06-09). Leaders of London rally issue dead-end call for Sunak and Starmer to reverse support for Israel's genocide. wsws.org The determined opposition of workers and young people is being corralled into a dead-end, with calls that the only way to stop Israel is to put pressure on the Tories and, above all, the Labour Party of genocide apologist in chief, Sir Keir Starmer.

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-06-09). 94% Of Americans Want To End Ukraine War, But US Rejects Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Polling shows that the vast majority of people in the United States and Western Europe want negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. | Despite this, NATO opposes a peace proposal made by China and Brazil, and refuses to invite Russia to a so-called "peace conference" that the Western powers are holding in Switzerland from June 15-16. | The Institute for Global Affairs of Eurasia Group, an avowedly pro-NATO and anti-Russia consulting firm that has worked extensively with Western governments, published a study this June titled "The New Atlanticism". | The survey found that the 94% of people in the US and 88% in West…

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Tourism improves Cambodia relations. ecns.cn China and Cambodia are poised to strengthen tourism cooperation, aiming to leverage their rich cultural and natural resources for mutual economic and social benefits.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Far-right parties see big gains in European elections. ecns.cn A voter has his identity verified before casting his vote for the European elections in The Hague on Thursday.Labor is part of the Socialists and Democrats political group, while the Greens belongs to the Greens bloc."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). May exports grow better than expected. ecns.cn China's exports grew better than expected in May, with analysts pointing to improved external demand and strong resilience in foreign trade, providing a solid base for achieving its annual economic target.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). U.S.-China subnational climate action: a step towards real collaboration. ecns.cn The U.S.-China High-Level Event on Subnational Climate Action, held from May 29 to 30 in Berkeley, California, marks a significant milestone in international environmental cooperation.

Pete Dolack (2024-06-09). Capitalism Can't Overcome the Laws of Physics. counterpunch.org Image by Dan Cristian PƒÉdure»õ. | You can't have infinite growth on a finite planet. That should be a commonplace idea. And that inevitably means facing up to the necessity of putting an end to capitalism in favor of an economic system of rationality, sustainability and equity for all the world's peoples. | It can't be said too many times that the concept of "green capitalism" is a chimera. Unfortunately, belief in that chimera is not limited to the world's center-left political parties; it extends to the world's Green parties. Various "Green New Deal" programs have been floated in re…

Labor Video Project (2024-06-09). Trump's SF Pacific Heights Benefit With Techno-Fascist Billionaires & Supporters. indybay.org Trump came to San Francisco to raise millions of dollars from techno fascist billionaires and crypto speculators who don't want any regulation. His supporters and protesters rallied on the block of billionaire David Sacks $42 million dollar mansion.

United Front Committee For A Labor Party (2024-06-09). Wednesday 6/12: Action To Protest Fascist Argentina Pres Melei's Attack On Workers Party PO & Polo Obrero. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…

Pavel López Lazo (2024-06-09). Ethiopia ranks Africa's fifth largest economy in 2024. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopia has ranked fifth among African nations with the largest economies in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Fana Broadcasting Corporate noted on Sunday.

Pressenza Philippines (2024-06-09). BCU's Braintrust: Faculty and Deans Share Learnings at RISE 2024: ICREATE #3/4. pressenza.com by Genevieve Balance Kupang | Baguio City, Philippines. We hope you enjoyed reading the first and second series of this article dubbed respectively "WCC ATC and Partner Institutions Host RISE 2024: ICREATE Conference Fostering Global Collaboration in Research and Innovation #1/4 Series" & "BCU Students Gain Valuable Insights at RISE 2024: ICREATE 1st International Conference on Research and Innovation 2/4." The framework used in sharing the lessons learned from the conference, the "Three Ls," highlights key takeaways through the lens of what we Learned, what we Liked, and what we Long For shared by Engr. Leono…

tvbrics (2024-06-09). UAE comes out on top in world for investments in culture and creativity. tvbrics.com Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a world leader in attracting foreign direct investment…

tvbrics (2024-06-09). Chile's economic activity grows by 3.4 per cent in April. tvbrics.com

WSWS (2024-06-09). TikTok bans video demanding Bogdan Syrotiuk's freedom, branding it "hate speech" wsws.org The TikTok ban comes just days after the Zelensky regime issued an order banning access to the World Socialist Web Site across Ukraine. The order was issued by the Ukrainian State Special Communications Service, a wing of the country's military-intelligence apparatus.

The Independent (2024-06-09). Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations. independent.co.ug * "Fishing is a rewarding vocation that has enabled me to educate my children, feed them, and pursue other businesses on the side," said Mohamed Chamira, a fisherman with 57 years of experience. * China has been carrying out fishery cooperation with nearly 20 African countries and their partnerships hold huge potential. * By March …

GABIK (2024-06-09). Closing date looms for sport, culture events funding proposals. sanews.gov.za Closing date looms for sport, culture events funding proposals | The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation has reminded applicants of funding proposals for sports, arts, culture and recreation events and festivals to submit their proposals before the 14 June 2024 deadline. | The department said proposals are being sought for events taking place during the 2024/2025 financial year ending on 31 March 2025. | These can include festivals, music shows, sports tournaments, seminars, exhibitions, and more. | "The department seeks to support initiatives that are in line with the wider provincial gov…

The Independent (2024-06-09). Ugandan, Chinese vocational schools partner up to boost training, employment. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's Luyanzi Institute of Technology (LIT), a vocational school in Kampala, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hunan Mechanical and Electrical Polytechnic (HMEP) in China to enhance training and employment opportunities for its students. Ayub Sooma, chairperson of LIT, signed the MoU at LIT with Chen Li, vice …

GABIK (2024-06-09). Call to minimise marine pollution. sanews.gov.za Call to minimise marine pollution | Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister, Barbara Creecy has urged citizens to play their part in minimising marine pollution by adopting sustainable practices, including reducing littering, participating in beach clean-ups, and recycling materials. | Creecy made the call as South Africa joined the global community in celebrating World Oceans Day (WOD), held under the theme 'Awaken New Depths.' | Observed on 08 June, the main objective of this year's WOD celebrations was to highlight the vital role of oceans in shaping socio-economic realities and environmental sustai…

The Independent (2024-06-09). Uganda and Korea sign Shs2 trillion loan framework deal. independent.co.ug Seoul, South Korea | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the Republic of Korea signed a $500 million (Shs1.9 trillion) loan Framework Agreement, marking a significant boost to bilateral relations and economic cooperation. The signing ceremony, coinciding with the conclusion of the First Korea-Africa Summit, took place at the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul. …

aljazeera (2024-06-09). Polls open in 20 EU countries to elect new European Parliament. aljazeera.com The vote will shape how the EU tackles Russia, industrial rivarly with China and the US, climate change and migration.

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2024-06-09). A Mayo Clinic virologist explains FLiRT and why you may need a new COVID-19 vaccination. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A COVID-19 antigen rapid test A new variant of COVID-19, known as FLiRT, is now the most dominant strain in the U.S. This variant, which evolved from the omicron strain, is characterized by changes in its spike protein — the part of the virus that binds to host cells. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says that these changes could increase the virus' ability to infect cells and evade the immune system,…

Kimera Abdu (2024-06-09). Building Review Board Releases Checklist for Condominium Buyers. plusnews.ug The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has released a comprehensive checklist designed to protect potential condominium buyers from fraudulent transactions and substandard properties. The new guidelines aim to help buyers make informed decisions before finalizing any property purchases. This comes in response to numerous complaints from buyers who found their apartments did not meet their …

noemail (2024-06-09). PGA Tour and Saudi Public Investment Fund Make Progress in New York Meeting. devdiscourse.com The PGA Tour has signaled progress following a face-to-face meeting in New York with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. This pivotal assembly included the PGA Tour's negotiating committee and representatives from the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund.

aljazeera (2024-06-09). India's Modi urged to set 'ambitious' economic agenda after poll humbling. aljazeera.com Unemployment and inflation among the biggest challenges facing Modi's reduced coalition, analysts say.

Guest Blogger (2024-06-09). L A Times Editorial on How to Fight "Skyrocketing Electric Bills" Conceals Hugely Failed California Government Electricity Market Debacles. wattsupwiththat.com California's government meddling in electricity markets has for decades been systematically driving up the state's electricity prices hugely beyond increases being experienced elsewhere across the U.S.

Orlando González Cruz (2024-06-09). Leñadores de Las Tunas prolongan su dominio sobre Leones de Industriales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 jun (RHC) En la jornada sabatina correspondiente a la Serie Nacional de Béisbol número 63, los actuales campeones, Leñadores de las Tunas, dispusieron de los Leones de Industriales 7-3, con éxito para Rubén Rodríguez, descalabro de Fher Cejas y el decimotercer jonrón de Denis Peña.

Staff (2024-06-09). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

newarab (2024-06-09). UK Labour 'pro-Israel' candidate faces antisemitism complaint. newarab.com A 'pro-Israel'

newarab (2024-06-09). Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers decried at UN meeting. newarab.com The head of the International Labour Organization on Thursday criticized the decimation of Palestinian workers' labour rights since the start of Israel's treatment of Palestinian workers, under scrutiny for decades by the UN labour body, has increased since the Oct. 7 war with criticism focused on more than half a million job losses and Israel's exclusion of some 200,000 Palestinians from Israel for security reasons. | "This has been the hardest year for…

newarab (2024-06-09). Venezuela, Turkey sign gold deal in region hit by illegal mines. newarab.com "Turkey's investment is intended to continue developing gold (in) the Mining Arc (of Orinoco),"

newarab (2024-06-09). Who is the former Labour pro-Palestine candidate Faiza Shaheen. newarab.com The decision garnered a great deal of attention and interest in the left-winger who grew up in the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency. | Earlier this month, Shaheen was summoned to an interview with three…

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