This is big news. The United Nations has once again tried to vote for a ceasefire. Every permanent and non-permanent member, voted for it except for the United States, which used its veto power to stop it. At almost at the same time, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the former defence minister Yoav Gallant. A warrant was also issued for senior Hamas official Mohammed Deif. But the most important were Netanyahu and Gallant for far more serious crimes against humanity, as well as war crimes. The White house has rejected the warrants against the two. Continue reading Home War United States’ push for world domination is behind two wars→
The COP29 climate talks underway in Azerbaijan involve nearly 200 governments. Now well into the second week of a fortnight of talks, the summit has produced extraordinarily little. Instead of serious discussion on practical measures to increase the reduction of carbon emission, the emphasis has been on a series of diversions, which seek to turn attention away from the real issues. Continue reading COPT29 is looking like one more climate action failure→
US President Joe Biden’s move to give Ukraine the go ahead to use ATACMS missiles against Russian population centres. These missiles have been supplied by Washington. This is the latest in a line of stupid moves that has ended in the stupidest one yet. It risks escalation of conflict that threatens World War Three. Continue reading Biden’s new move to help Zelensky attack Russia risks nuclear world war→
Australia is doing the right thing in supporting the United Nations resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian permanent sovereignty over land, in the occupied territories, including East Jerusalem, and the return to Syria of the Galan Heights. The resolution Also calls for Palestinian Sovereignty over water and energy. Continue reading Australia supporting Palestinian sovereignty in UN a positive step→
As Isarael’s political leadership hardens its determination to impose its will upon multiple locations by military means, it is reshaping global politics. Israel’s actions are influencing the political landscapes of nations, especially those of the western world. Continue reading Israel’s escalating violence exposes its gaping weakness→
France is entering into a new phase in its political crisis. Embattled president Emmanuel Macron continues to hold out on allowing last month’s election victors to form a government. France is now effectively without a government.
Sunjeev Bery says (The Intercept 22 August 2024) breaking this cynical cycle requires getting honest about Biden and Harris’s roles in this blood-soaked charade. Washington talks peace while continuing to support Israel’s killing through military and diplomatic support. The so-called peace plan now being put forward is no peace plan but a cynical means to set the ground to justify more aggression.Sunjeev Bery is a foreign policy analyst and human rights advocate.Continue reading The U.S.-Led Ceasefire Talks Are Just Buying More Time for Israel’s Genocide→
Richard D Wolff, professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts and visiting fellow of International Affairs at New York’s New School University puts forward his view about the connection between rising anger and the decline of western capitalism (Economy for all 14 August 2024). He goes on to point out that traditional politics is in denial and mainstream parties similarly focus on administering for the 1 percent. The political right uses the anger but doesn’t understand it. As for the left, it has largely become hooked on tinkering and trying to make western capitalism more acceptable. It too fails to understand that rising anger is the result of the decline of western capitalism and will remain impotent until this changes.What applies to western capitalism applies to Australia in its own unique form.
Washington supported ultra-right elements unleash a wave of violence, as part of an orchestrated campaign against the election of Nicolas Maduro. They have targeted hospitals, schools, railway stations, and forced drivers out of cars to torch them. The they targeted, political rivals, their homes, and families. This is to back their claim that the 28 July presidential election was rigged. Continue reading Venezuelans mobilise to support election of Nicolas Maduro→
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump yesterday made big news. It’s a significant event with great potential for the political elite and the big media associated with it, to manipulate and use to crack down on American society. To target certain sections of the population even more than they are now. Continue reading Attempted killing of Trump brings new danger to the United States→
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