Israel-Palestine conflict: A brief history in maps and charts

~ Trần Đình Hoành ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

As Gaza reels from Israel’s devastating bombardments, here’s a brief history of the conflict using maps and charts.

INTERACTIVE_outside images_landloss_Palestine

By Mohammed Haddad and Alia Chughtai

Published On 27 Nov 202327 Nov 2023 Al Jareeza

Israel’s deadly bombardment of Gaza has killed nearly 15,000 people, including 10,000 women and children, in over 50 days, making it the deadliest war for the besieged Palestinian enclave till date.

Israel has rebuffed calls for a ceasefire as a four-day humanitarian truce comes to an end on November 28. It is unclear whether the truce will be extended.

KEEP READING

list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4

The beginning of the end? The hypothetical future of Palestinian politics

list 2 of 4

Gaza truce appears set to extend as Israel receives new list of captives

list 3 of 4

Two more days of respite for Gaza residents as Israel, Hamas extend truce

list 4 of 4

US rights advocates launch hunger strike for Israel-Hamas ceasefire

end of list

Tiếp tục đọc “Israel-Palestine conflict: A brief history in maps and charts” →

Joint Statement on elevation of Viet Nam-Japan relations to comprehensive strategic partnership

~ Trần Đình Hoành ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

VGP – Below is the Joint Statement on the elevation of their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world on the occasion of official visit to Japan by President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 9:57 PM GMT+7

At the invitation of Japan, H.E. Mr. Vo Van Thuong, President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, and Madam Phan Thi Thanh Tam made an official visit to Japan from 27 to 30 November 2023. During the visit, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress meet with and host a court luncheon in honor of President Vo Van Thuong and Madam. H.E. Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, and President Vo Van Thuong attended the ceremony by Guard of Honor, held the summit meeting, attended the joint press conference, and witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents. President Vo Van Thuong also delivered his policy speech at the National Diet of Japan and visited Fukuoka Prefecture.

The visit by President Vo Van Thuong and Madam took place as numerous activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations (established on 21 September 1973) were being coordinated between Japan and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. Building on the outstanding achievements of the bilateral ties across all areas over the past 50 years, given the great potential for cooperation, with the firm belief in the bright future of the bilateral relations, and with the aim of meeting the demand of the peoples of the two countries, President Vo Van Thuong and Prime Minister Kishida confirmed to adopt the Joint Statement on the Elevation of the Japan-Viet Nam relations to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World” at the summit meeting on 27 November 2023, thereby affirming both countries’ endeavors to bring the current cooperation between the two countries in all areas to new heights and to further expand it to new fronts.

Tiếp tục đọc “Joint Statement on elevation of Viet Nam-Japan relations to comprehensive strategic partnership” →

The Masterminds

~ Trần Đình Hoành ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

Washington wants to get tough on China, and the leaders of the House China Committee are in the driver’s seat.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023, 6:00 AM FP

By Robbie Gramer, a diplomacy and national security reporter at Foreign Policy.

Illustrated portraits of Reps. MIke Gallagher, right, and Raja Krishnamoorthi
Illustrated portraits of Reps. MIke Gallagher, right, and Raja Krishnamoorthi

My FP: Follow topics and authors to get straight to what you like. Exclusively for FP subscribers. Subscribe Now | Log In

On an overcast day in late October, I headed up to Capitol Hill to report on what might be the last pocket of functioning governance in Congress: the House of Representatives’ China Committee.

Reps. Mike Gallagher, a Republican, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat, are the chair and ranking member of what is basically the hottest ticket in Washington. The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, which is its full name, was the brainchild of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and is focused exclusively on how to map out a new era of U.S. competition with China. It’s a task almost everyone in Washington is on board with, which has made at least some U.S. allies and partners around the world very uneasy, fearful of being dragged into a Cold War 2.0.

Some American experts and officials bristle at the new Cold War moniker; others begrudgingly accept it. But whatever you call it, the new era of U.S. competition with China represents the most significant strategic shift in American foreign policy in decades. Congress wants to carve out its role in the action, and on that front Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi are in the driver’s seat.

I met the two lawmakers in the Krishnamoorthi’s office in the Rayburn House Office Building. Krishnamoorthi’s office is adorned with paraphernalia, including flags and local snacks from his home district in the Chicago suburbs, the Illinois 8th. Gallagher is a fellow Midwesterner and represents Wisconsin’s 8th district.

Tiếp tục đọc “The Masterminds” →

Tỷ lệ học sinh liên quan đến bạo lực gia đình là rất lớn

~ Đào Thu Hằng ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

nhandan.vn

NDO – Học sinh là con trong các gia đình bạo lực vừa có thể là người chứng kiến, vừa là đối tượng bị bạo lực, bị bỏ rơi. Do đó việc ngăn chặn, giải quyết bạo lực gia đình là một mắt xích rất quan trọng.

Thứ ba, ngày 07/11/2023 –

Chiều 7/11, Quốc hội tiếp tục tiến hành Phiên chất vấn và trả lời chất vấn. Đại biểu Vương Quốc Thắng (đoàn Quảng Nam) đặt câu hỏi tại sao “tình trạng bạo lực học đường diễn ra phức tạp” như trong Báo cáo của Chính phủ gửi đại biểu Quốc hội đã nêu.

Đại biểu Thắng thắc mắc những nguyên nhân gây ra tình trạng này và chất vấn Bộ trưởng Giáo dục và Đào tạo về hướng khắc phục “thật căn cơ” trong thời gian tới.

Tỷ lệ học sinh liên quan đến bạo lực gia đình là rất lớn ảnh 1
Đại biểu Vương Quốc Thắng (đoàn Quảng Nam).

Cứ 50 cơ sở giáo dục thì có một vụ bạo lực học đường

Tiếp tục đọc “Tỷ lệ học sinh liên quan đến bạo lực gia đình là rất lớn” →

‘Too big to fail’: How USAID’s $9.5B supply chain vision unraveled

~ Đào Thu Hằng ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

devex.com

Ten years ago, USAID unveiled the largest contract in its history, aimed at transforming health supply chains in lower-income countries. It has not gone according to plan.

By Michael Igoe, Ben Stockton, Misbah Khan // 09 November 2023

Illustration by: Michelle Kondrich for TBIJ/Devex

Within its first two years of operation, the largest-ever project funded by the United States Agency for International Development was in crisis.

Money Matters

Funding insights, analysis, and news, including practical business adviceSubscribe now

The $9.5 billion initiative is led by U.S. contractor Chemonics International. Its aim was to transform global health supply chains — the sprawling system of procurement and transport that delivers lifesaving products including HIV/AIDS drugs, mosquito nets, and contraceptives to millions around the globe.

The supply chain project serves as the backbone for the U.S. government’s most celebrated global health programs, including the HIV/AIDS initiative credited with saving 25 million lives. But this project aimed to go one step further, by improving supply chains in lower-income countries to the point that they could be managed by the countries themselves.

If successful, said one USAID official, the agency would never have to fund another project like it again. But a decade later, that has not come to pass.

Tiếp tục đọc “‘Too big to fail’: How USAID’s $9.5B supply chain vision unraveled” →

Nội chiến Myanmar trước ngã ba đường

~ Phạm Thu Hương ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

CAND – Thứ Hai, 27/11/2023, 08:20

Gần hai năm rưỡi trôi qua kể từ khi quân đội Myanmar (Tatmadaw) tiến hành đảo chính lật đổ chính phủ dân sự dưới sự lãnh đạo của bà Aung San Suu Kyi, đất nước Myanmar chìm trong những cuộc giao tranh đẫm máu giữa Tatmadaw và Lực lượng phòng vệ nhân dân (PDF). Kết quả là đến nay, nhiều vùng lãnh thổ rộng lớn đã nằm trong tay PDF…

Một người lính PDF với trang bị hiện đại.

Tiếp tục đọc “Nội chiến Myanmar trước ngã ba đường” →

Infrastructure, planning and market keys to develop LNG power

~ Phạm Thu Hương ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

VNN – November 23, 2023 – 07:46

HÀ NỘI — Infrastructure, planning and a market mechanism were among key issues that must be addressed in order to develop a market for liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Việt Nam, heard participants at a conference on LNG on Wednesday in Hà Nội.

Thị Vải Terminal, an LNG storage facility in the southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu. — VNA/VNS Photo

Deputy head of the Electricity and Renewable Energy Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) Bùi Quốc Hùng said the importation of LNG must follow international trade standards and regulations while Việt Nam is still lacking in many key areas including design, construction, and operation of infrastructure for LNG imports. 

Tiếp tục đọc “Infrastructure, planning and market keys to develop LNG power” →

Human rights top of agenda in Việt Nam

~ Phạm Thu Hương ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

VNN – November 23, 2023 – 17:16

What is more impressive is that some EM groups with a population of fewer than 1,000 have had a say in the legislative body.

EM deputies from Cao Bằng Province in their meeting with the president in 2022. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất

HÀ NỘI — Ethnic minorities’ (EM) representation in the National Assembly (NA) is a fundamental tenet of Việt Nam’s political doctrine; the country has spared no effort in ensuring they are presented from the top.

Tiếp tục đọc “Human rights top of agenda in Việt Nam” →

Volunteers Battle Fiery Infernos In World’s Most Densely Populated City, Manila

~ Đào Thu Hằng ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

In Metro Manila, Philippines, an increase in devastating fires has put volunteer firefighters at the front lines, battling blazes in some of the city’s most vulnerable neighbourhoods. These are the lives of Danie Cabillo, Joanna Mandap (who runs a female dominant fire brigade), and Marvin Bustamante – and their families, as we unmask the emotional complexities and high-risk conditions associated with their heroic roles. From facing life-or-death scenarios that test their limits, these are stories of sacrifice, courage, and triumph – where every second is a battle against time.

 00:00 Introduction

02:29 Civilian firefighters face dangers from fires – and people

06:07 How to establish a fire volunteer team

08:45 Female-led fire brigade challenges stereotypes

17:10 Teamwork strategies with other brigades and residents

23:46 Volunteers rely on donations and their own income to keep operations running

29:45 Training community residents to be first responders

31:55 Keeping a cool head to fight fires

33:36 Devastating damage caused by fire

38:22 Do they ever feel like giving up?

42:26 Working alongside official government fire responders

Medical Misogyny: Why Are Women Overlooked In Healthcare Systems Globally?

~ Đào Thu Hằng ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

Many of the world’s healthcare systems are male-centred, rooted in patriarchal concepts and gender bias. From women’s access to healthcare being contingent on the willingness or financial capability of male relatives, to the exclusion of women in clinical trials, to the dismissal of women’s medical concerns and decisions about their own health and bodies, misogyny is prevalent in modern medicine, often resulting in misdiagnoses and even death. The issue of what’s now called obstetric violence has emerged, as more female patients speak out about their mistreatment and abuse by medical practitioners, particularly around the vulnerable time of childbirth.

The World Health Organization describes obstetric violence as “abuse, disrespect and mistreatment in childbirth that result in violations of women’s dignity by health professionals”.

But while awareness of medical misogyny is growing, many cultural, social, and legal barriers prevent its complete eradication.

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Indian women’s limited access to healthcare

07:12 Gender disparity in UK medical research

14:56 The rise of obstetric violence

Why India’s Election Is A Dangerous Time For Lower Castes

~ Đào Thu Hằng ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

Imagine sporting a fancy moustache and taking a walk with your girlfriend in the evening. But if you happen to be in Barwa village in Rajasthan, there’s a very good chance that you may be killed. That’s what happened to Jitendra Meghwal when he was ambushed by two men on motorcycles last year. His crime? Sporting facial hair as a lower caste Dalit. As India heads towards next year’s general election, caste prejudice has become a hot-button topic. The recent Bihar caste census shows the inequality faced by the lower caste, threatening Prime Minister Modi’s agenda.

In the 75th year since caste discrimination was outlawed in India, Insight examines why this issue continues to persist. 00:00 Introduction

04:04 The Hindu caste system and discrimination

10:24 Crimes against Dalits on the rise

14:31 Petty restrictions on Dalits

19:02 An army to champion lower caste rights

20:41 A killing over sweets

27:41 Caste discrimination in the workplace

32:57 Has education helped?

35:25 Attacked over a moustache

38:55 Vying for Dalit votes as election approaches

44:27 Can India achieve caste equality?

How Do Governments Combat Climate Change?

~ Đào Thu Hằng ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

cfr.org

In this free resource, explore seven ways countries are responding to a changing environment, from cap and trade policies to clean energy standards.

Actor Joaquin Phoenix (center) stands with protestors waiting to be arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building during a climate change protest and rally on Capitol Hill on January 10, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

Source: Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesSHARE

Teaching Resources—Climate Change: Policy (including lesson plan with slides)
Higher Education Discussion Guide

Have you ever brought a reusable tote bag to the grocery store? Or refilled a water bottle rather than buying a disposable one? Do you separate your recycling from your trash? 

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re not alone. In the United States, more than half of all adults claim to have taken some action to protect the environment. But will individual actions be enough to address the massive, transnational challenge of climate change? Unfortunately, no.

Tiếp tục đọc “How Do Governments Combat Climate Change?” →

Tiếng Việt từ TK 17: cách dùng đặc biệt a phien – a phiền – a phiện – á phiên – nhã phiên – nha phiến” (phần 40B)

~ Phạm Thu Hương ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

Các thừa sai Dòng Tên đầu thế kỷ 17 học và ký âm tiếng Việt

Nguyễn Cung Thông[1]

Tiếng Việt từ TK 17: cách dùng đặc biệt a phien – a phiền – a phiện – á phiên – nhã phiên – nha phiến” (phần 40B) Tải về file Word
Tiếng Việt từ TK 17: cách dùng đặc biệt a phien – a phiền – a phiện – á phiên – nhã phiên – nha phiến” (phần 40B) Tải về file PDF
 

1 Nghiên cứu ngôn ngữ độc lập ở Melbourne (Úc) – email nguyencungthong@gmail.com

Nhuộm chàm ở thung lũng Khói xanh và 3 cô gái Sín Chải

~ Phạm Thu Hương ~ Bình luận về bài viết này

CODET HANOI 23/11/2023 11:58 GMT+7

TTCT – Ở nơi kỹ thuật cắt may hiện đại và kỹ thuật nhuộm chàm cổ xưa gặp nhau.

Tháng 11 này, những người đến xem triển lãm Khói xanh của ba cô gái Sín Chải (Sa Pa) với các nhà thiết kế, học viên tại Trường London College Design & Fashion (LCDF) đã được chứng kiến một sự kết hợp duyên dáng giữa hiện đại và truyền thống trên những sản phẩm có hiệu ứng thị giác và tính ứng dụng cao.

Thế hệ trẻ Mông vùng Tây Bắc đất nước đã tiếp nhận kỹ thuật hiện đại và các nhà thiết kế trẻ đã khám phá những tinh tế tiềm ẩn trong chất liệu vải lanh bản địa, trong kỹ thuật nhuộm chàm, thêu, xe sợi, vẽ sáp ong…

Đằng sau những sản phẩm đó, điều gì đã và đang diễn ra?

Nguyễn Thị Phương Mai và Nguyễn Bình Đức là những người thuộc thế hệ 8X tại Hà Nội, một người là kiến trúc sư, một người làm công nghệ và viết văn.

Nhiều năm trước, trong một lần leo Fansipan, vợ chồng họ gặp anh Vàng A Chư lúc đó đang làm trưởng đội porter dẫn đoàn leo Fansipan. Người thủ lĩnh porter ấy đã gây ấn tượng mạnh đến mức Mai – Đức tìm tới tận nhà Vàng A Chư tại bản Sín Chải, xã San Sả Hồ, Sa Pa.

Tiếp tục đọc “Nhuộm chàm ở thung lũng Khói xanh và 3 cô gái Sín Chải” →