2024-05-15: News Headlines

Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies (2024-05-15). The Arsenal of Genocide: the U.S. Weapons That Are Destroying Gaza. dissidentvoice.org Protesters block the entrance to the BAE factory in Kent, UK. (Photo credit: Reuters) On May 8, 2024, as Israel escalated its brutal assault on Rafah, President Biden announced that he had "paused" a delivery of 1,700 500-pound and 1,800 2,000-pound bombs, and threatened to withhold more shipments if Israel went ahead with its full-scale …

infobrics (2024-05-15). Russia Gives Mixed Signals About Common BRICS Digital Currency. infobrics.org At the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit last year, the much-anticipated announcement of a common digital currency gave way to talk about using local currencies for cross border payments. Now BRICS has expanded from five to ten members and Russia is currently the organization Chair…

infobrics (2024-05-15). Nixtour India Partners with Aeroflot to Enhance Travel to Russia. infobrics.org Nixtour India Private Limited, an IATA-accredited travel company has partnered with Aeroflot — Russian Airlines, aimed at revolutionising travel experiences to Russia for its clients in India…

infobrics (2024-05-15). Ukraine desperate to receive more Western aid. infobrics.org During a recent summit, Ukrainian officials and warmonger Western former politicians endorsed a report requesting more money and weapons for the neo-Nazi regime and its war with Russia.

Staff (2024-05-15). Headlines for May 15, 2024. democracynow.org Biden to Send Another $1 Billion in Arms to Israel as Palestinians Mark 76th Nakba Anniversary, Palestinian Truck Drivers Face New Risks After Settlers Attacked Aid Convoy in West Bank, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Joins March Calling for Resettlement of Gaza, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Google Conference Over Israel Contract, Harvard Students End Encampment as Officials Agree to Discuss Divestment Demand, House Speaker Mike Johnson Visits Trump Trial & Bashes Prosecution, Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia Hold Primaries, Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Areas of Kharviv Amid…

newleftreview (2024-05-15). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.

Staff (2024-05-15). Headlines for May 15, 2024. democracynow.org Biden to Send Another $1 Billion in Arms to Israel as Palestinians Mark 76th Nakba Anniversary, Palestinian Truck Drivers Face New Risks After Settlers Attacked Aid Convoy in West Bank, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Joins March Calling for Resettlement of Gaza, Pro-Palestinian Protesters Disrupt Google Conference Over Israel Contract, Harvard Students End Encampment as Officials Agree to Discuss Divestment Demand, House Speaker Mike Johnson Visits Trump Trial & Bashes Prosecution, Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia Hold Primaries, Ukrainian Forces Withdraw from Areas of Kharkiv Amid…

geo.tv (2024-05-15). Antony Blinken belts out Neil Young's 'Rockin in the Free World' at Ukraine bar. geo.tv US secretary of state appears in basement of Kyiv bar on unannounced visit to Ukraine amid Russian invasion…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-15). Russian FM to attend meeting of SCO counterparts in Astana. plenglish.com Moscow, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergei Lavrov, will attend the meeting of counterparts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Kazakhstan, reported the spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

Inter Press Service (2024-05-15). Choosing hope: at the crossroads of the future. pressenza.com We are at a turning point in human history, facing major existential crises. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine raises the risk of a nuclear weapon being used to a level not seen since the Cold War. And the climate crisis is accelerating. Amid these crises, it is the most vulnerable people who are most affected. | In this context, the UN Future Summit will be held for the first time in September to strengthen global cooperation and reinvigorate the multilateral approach to address these challenges. It will be a unique opportunity to change the course of humanity towards a world free of violence, where no one…

teleSUR (2024-05-15). Finland to Use Reservists to Reinforce Its Border With Russia. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Defense Minister Antti Hà§kkà§nen presented a draft legislative reform that will allow reservists to be called up to reinforce security on the eastern border with Russia in exceptional circumstances. | RELATED: | This reform, which will be expedited through the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta), will affect around 1 percent of the 900,000 personnel that make up the reserve force of the Armed Forces, s…

teleSUR (2024-05-15). BRICS Enters a New Era of Greater BRICS Cooperation: Putin. telesurenglish.net On the eve of his two-day state visit to Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin highly values the collaboration between Russia and China on the international stage. | RELATED: | The Russian leader stated that his country and the Chinese nation hold similar or identical positions on key issues in the international agenda. | Both advocate for the primacy role of international law, and support equal, indivisible, comprehensive and sustainabl…

tvbrics (2024-05-15). Putin: BRICS expansion marks beginning of new era of "greater BRICS cooperation" tvbrics.com The Russian head of state named the main principles on which interaction in the association is based…

aljazeera (2024-05-15). 'Genuine desire': Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war. aljazeera.com Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). Putin Hails China's 'Genuine Desire' to Help Resolve Ukraine War. themoscowtimes.com Putin arrives in Beijing on Thursday, seeking to win greater support from China for his war in Ukraine and Russia's isolated economy.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). Sri Lanka Says 16 Citizens Killed Fighting in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com A ruling party lawmaker told parliament earlier this week that most of those killed had been recruited to fight alongside the Russian army.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). As Fifth Term Begins, Putin Promotes Favorites and Rumored Successors to Kremlin. themoscowtimes.com The new appointments appear to signal Putin's intention to maintain the status quo at home and continue a war of attrition in Ukraine.

aljazeera (2024-05-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 811. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 811th day, these are the main developments.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). Russia Says Downed Ukrainian Drones, ATACMS Missiles. themoscowtimes.com The Defense Ministry said it downed a Ukrainian drone over the republic of Tatarstan, which lies some 1,100 kilometers from the border with Ukraine.

aljazeera (2024-05-15). Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukraine's 'elite fighter' ready for showdown. aljazeera.com Ukrainian champion goes into the unifying title bout against Briton Fury motivated to fight for his war-torn country.

newleftreview (2024-05-15). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). Russia Moves to Nationalize Major Vodka Distiller Over 'Extremist' Activities. themoscowtimes.com Global Spirits Holding's Ukrainian founder was previously accused of funding Kyiv's armed forces.

aljazeera (2024-05-15). NATO warns Georgia 'foreign agents' bill is 'step in wrong direction'. aljazeera.com Protests set to continue as Western nations urge Georgian authorities against adopting 'Kremlin-style' measure.

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). Putin Hails Russian Advances, Blinken Unveils Aid in Kyiv. themoscowtimes.com Moscow's advances on two fronts point to the critical shortages of ammunition and manpower that Kyiv has been struggling with in recent months.

ptcnews.tv (2024-05-15). Who was the former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, who was killed in Gaza? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Indian national, Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale (Retd), who was employed by the United Nations (UN) as a security service coordinator, was killed when the car he was riding in was attack | Who was the former Indian Army officer Colonel Waibhav Anil Kale, who was killed in Gaza?

UMMID (2024-05-15). Why Russia Europe Relations Worsened – Role of USA, NATO. ummid.com As NATO had been founded on the idea of promising defense – mainly of western European countries under the leadership of the USA against a powerful enemy, the concept of an enemy had to be maintained if the justification of a military alliance led by the USA was to retain some relevance.

aljazeera (2024-05-15). Georgia's 'foreign agents' bill: What's the controversy about? What's next? aljazeera.com The 'Russia law' will make it hard for Georgia to join European Union, argue protesters, the US and Baltic states.

Agence France-Presse (2024-05-15). More protests in Georgia after parliament passes Russian-inspired 'foreign influence' law. scmp.com Huge throngs of protesters blocked streets in the capital of Georgia and milled angrily outside the parliament building after lawmakers approved a bill that critics call a Russian-style threat to free speech.

Staff (2024-05-15). NATO Spreads Nuclear Weapons, Energy, and Risk. davidswanson.org

aljazeera (2024-05-15). Georgia parliament passes 'foreign agent' bill, triggering massive protests. aljazeera.com The measure, described as authoritarian and Russian inspired, was approved despite warnings from the EU and the US.

Grace Coleman (2024-05-15). New Screen Fest showcases 26 student-made films at DCTV. newschoolfreepress.com On Saturday, May 11, the second annual New Screen Fest took place at DCTV, a community media center in Chinatown. The event featured 26 student-made films and lasted from 11: 00 a.m. to 6: 45 p.m. For the first time, the New Screen Fest was available to take as a course titled Lang Film Festival during the…

themoscowtimes (2024-05-15). Reshuffle 2024: Who Is in Russia's New Government Cabinet. themoscowtimes.com Here's a guide to the people that make up Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's cabinet, with the latest new faces and who's changed places.

The Independent (2024-05-15). Biden signs bill banning U.S. imports of Russian uranium. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden signed into law Monday a bill that will prohibit U.S. imports of unirradiated low-enriched uranium from Russia. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement that Biden signed the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, which is aimed at "reducing, and ultimately eliminating, our reliance on …

ecns.cn (2024-05-15). Xi and Putin to hold talks in Beijing. ecns.cn Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China from Thursday to Friday, the first foreign trip since he was sworn in for his fifth term as Russian president on May 7.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-05-15). Israel suma asesinatos selectivos y detenciones en Palestina. telesurtv.net Como parte de las redadas, las fuerzas de ocupación suelen practicar torturas, palizas, destrucción de propiedades palestinas y confiscación de ahorros en efectivo a gran escala.

presstv.ir (2024-05-15). Iran condemns US senator's 'horrible' call on Israel to nuke Gaza. presstv.ir Senator Lindsey Graham has said Israel should do "whatever" it deems necessary in the bombing of Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-05-15). Niger cut military ties with US over Washington threats, Iran partnership: PM. presstv.ir Niger's prime minister says military cooperation with the United States were cut due to American threats.

Larry Johnson (2024-05-15). Talking Ukraine and Terrorism. sonar21.com Today was a strange day. I got a last minute request from REN TV in Moscow to answer some questions on Ukraine and the Russian offensive in the Kharkov region. Ukraine is unraveling at an accelerating pace and could face a total collapse as soon as July 1. Nadia, a very pleasant correspondent for REN, is the lady conducting the interview. | I then turned my attention to the 2023 Israeli Foreign Ministry data on acts of violence by Palestinians against Israelis. When Israeli Government officials talk about Hamas, one is led to believe that Hamas is Al Qaeda on steroids — the most vicious, violent te…

hindustantimes (2024-05-15). Russia Pierces Outgunned Ukraine Army's Defences In Sumy After Capturing 10 Kharkiv Villages. hindustantimes.com Ukraine has warned of a new Russian forces buildup near the Sumy region after losing 10 border villages in Kharkiv region. The Ukraine Army pulled back from two areas in Kharkiv region on Tuedsy after Russia announced the capture of 10th village there. There had been 14 russian assaults on May 14 in the Kharkiv region, compared with 13 on Monday & 22 on Sunday. Firing continued in Vovchansk town, target of one of the main Russian thrusts. Regional governor Oleh Syniehubov said two people were killed in shelling on Tuesday. However, the main focus of Russian attacks Tuesday was Pokrovsk town. Watch for more detail…

hindustantimes (2024-05-15). On Camera: Russian Drone Blasts Ukraine Howitzer Gun Which Uses NATO Shells In Kharkiv | Report. hindustantimes.com

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