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Who’s a Bigger Threat to Democracy—Immigrants, or Billionaires?

CounterPunch 

Billionaires have tried very hard to buy influence and political power. For example, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg donated $20 milliontoward efforts to reelect Biden this year alone. Four years ago, Bloomberg spent a whopping $1 billion in just four months in an attempt to be the 2020 Democratic presidential nominee. In a testament to the fact that we have a modicum of democratic accountability left within the system as it stands, he failed spectacularly, as others have often done. Читать дальше...

Honoring Netanyahu; Dishonoring America

CounterPunch 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to address a joint session of Congress on July 24. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson took the lead in extending the invitation last March.  With the participation of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, it soon became a bipartisan invitation. This won't be the first time an Israeli leader has used an address to Congress to strengthen Israel's already powerful relations with America.  In 2015 Netanyahu bypassed... Читать дальше...

 Israel has shown disregard, contempt for intl. legal ruling

En.mehrnews.com 

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) –Criticizing the unfortunate reality of global politics, Prof. Entessar says that Israel, especially under Netanyahu's leadership, has shown a near-total disregard, even contempt, for international legal ruling.

Budget 2024: National Cooperation Policy on anvil, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Presenting the Budget for 2024-25, the Finance Minister said the Centre will promote digital public infrastructure for agriculture in partnership with states, while Jan Samarth-based Kisan Credit Card will be introduced in five states. Besides, the government will strengthen production, storage and marketing of pulses, while fast-track growth of rural economy and creation of employment opportunities will be the policy goal, she said.

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka against India in T20Is

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Charith Asalanka appointed as Sri Lanka's new T20 captain, replacing Wanindu Hasaranga. Indian team arrives for upcoming white-ball series. ODI series to follow in Colombo. Changes to Test and ODI captaincy positions not confirmed yet.

Budget 2024: "India's economic growth will be shining exception", says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25, marking her seventh consecutive budget and the first for the Modi 3.0 government. The budget emphasizes accelerating economic growth and enhancing women's empowerment. The Economic Survey highlighted India's robust recovery post-Covid and substantial increases in funding for women's welfare. The Parliament budget session will run from July 22 to August 12, with a focus on income tax changes and improving the business environment.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can affect all ages, doctors warn

Cyprus Mail 

Public warnings have been issued on Tuesday in view of the ongoing heatwave and related deaths urging vigilance for symptoms of both heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “Heat exhaustion can be the precursor to heat stroke,” medical expert Ioannis Schinas said, speaking on CyBC’s morning radio. The expert said it was important not to make […]