Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran, Iran says (www.cbc.ca)
In major regional escalation, Israeli forces bomb Beirut, claiming to target Hezbollah commander who survived the attack (peoplesdispatch.org)
Maduro Wins Reelection for Third Presidential Term in Venezuela (truthout.org)
“Their successful outcome is a triumph for the Venezuelan people,” Adely added, “especially considering the level of U.S. interference and attempted sabotage of the democratic process, particularly through sanctions and coercive economic measures aimed at producing ‘regime change’ in Venezuela.”...
The free world has bet its survival on just one fighter jet (www.telegraph.co.uk)
King Charles’ €500K lobster dinner blows hole in French presidency’s budget (www.politico.eu)
Israel foreign minister urges NATO expel Turkey over threat to enter Israel (www.reuters.com)
Korean diaspora organization launches “US out of Korea” campaign (peoplesdispatch.org)
Maduro declared victor of Venezuela’s disputed presidential election (www.aljazeera.com)
Russia inches toward strategic supply route in Ukraine's east (www.reuters.com)
US anti-Muslim incidents rose about 70% in first half of 2024 amid Gaza war (www.straitstimes.com)
Did an Israeli Iron Dome missile cause the Majdal Shams massacre? (english.almayadeen.net)
Israeli regime authorities claimed on Saturday afternoon that Hezbollah launched a rocket at the occupied town of Majdal Shams, killing twelve civilians, including 10 children, in the process....
India not rethinking on issue of allowing Chinese investment, trade minister says (www.reuters.com)
Russia Punches Through Weakened Lines in Eastern Ukraine (www.nytimes.com)
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Canadian Foreign Minister applauds Venezuela's commitment to democracy, calls on election authorities to publish detailed results (x.com)
Erdogan says Turkey might enter Israel to help Palestinians (www.reuters.com)
Italy and China sign a 3-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations (abcnews.go.com)
China Seizes Chance to Play Peacemaker in Ukraine Before US Vote (www.bloomberg.com)
U.S. Has Never Apologized to Somali Drone Strike Victims — Even When It Admitted to Killing Civilians (theintercept.com)
German Deindustrialization Is A Wake-Up Call For U.S. Manufacturers (www.forbes.com)
Netanyahu delays evacuation of sick, wounded children from Gaza to UAE after Golan attack (www.haaretz.com)
Israel had initially agreed to facilitate the medical evacuation of hundreds of sick and wounded children from Gaza for treatment in the UAE. Physicians for Human Rights-Israel called the decision 'a cruel game by the Israeli government with children's lives'