Abu Ubaida: Israeli Occupation Obstructed Release of “12” Foreign Detainees in Gaza! (9.11.2023)

Earlier, Abu Ubaida said: “In response to Qatari efforts – two American detainees were released on humanitarian grounds,” and added: “Their timely release proves to the American people (and the world) that the claims of Biden – and his fascist Administration – are entirely false.”

Abu Ubaida had announced that the Resistance possesses a group of detainees of multiple nationalities – explaining that they were “captured during the battle, and there was no opportunity to verify their identities,” declaring that the Resistance would release its foreign prisoners “if the necessary conditions prevailed.”

Last month, Hamas indicated through the movement’s leader – Osama Hamdan – during a press conference in Lebanon, that it would not discuss the fate of Israeli Army prisoners – until Tel Aviv ended its aggression against the Gaza Strip.

Neo-Nazi Ukrainians Execute Retreating Troops! (5.11.2023)

In just 32-years of predatory capitalism, the beauty of Soviet Socialism has been replaced with the very fascism that Joseph Stalin defeated in 1945! Perhaps there is something of the Zionist IDF about the Neo-Nazi Ukrainian brutality being demonstrated here! In the last few seconds of life the reality of the mistake these men made by choosing to fight for the Ukraine Neo-Nazis really struck home – just like the Western-supplied bullets – which followed a few seconds later!

Zebra Finch Fledgling: A New Baby Bird Has Arrived! (24.10.2023)

Around 21-days ago I heard the tell-tale signs of high-pitched ‘squeaks’ emanating from the bird nest in the aviary! This group hatched a baby a few months ago (in the Summer of 2023) – but this poor little creature only lived for around a week – despite the colony of birds trying their best to help his survival. Nature is cruel. However, this bird is strong and healthily aggressive – and we can tell by his markings that he is a ‘male’. He has just left the nest and is sat on the floor of the cage – flapping his wings and occasionally ‘chirping’! The colony of birds are all exhibiting excellent parenting skills and group compassion! It is a joy to behold!

Laos Buddhist-Socialist Republic: General Secretary Welcomes Communist Party of China Delegation! (9.9.2023)

On this occasion, Comrade Thongloun Sisoulith welcomed and highly appreciated the visit and work in Laos PDR of Comrade Liu Chien Shao (along with his delegation) – who sent a warm message to Xi Jinping, General Secretary, President of China – as well as appreciated the bilateral cooperation between Laos and China in the past. This includes the coordination of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Communist Party of China – which has contributed significantly to enhancing the friendship and strategic partnership. This comprehensive and stable relationship has lasted for a long time according to the four- directions between the two parties – the two States and the people of the two ‘Socialist’ nations, as well as creating a Laos-Chinese destiny partnership with high standards, high quality and a higher level of cooperation.

China: Gansu Buddhist ‘Smile of the Orient’ Said to Equal That of the ‘Mona Lisa’! (5.9.2023)

The early Buddhist groups in China mirrored that of the extant Confucian scholiastic system – often forming around married laymen – with disciples taking the surname of the teacher as their ‘Dharma-Name’ and essentially becoming an extension of his family. Grottoes such as that featured below were places where Buddhists could meet, share and practice their understanding of Indian Buddhist philosophy. An understanding of Buddhist monasticism started to arrive and distinguish itself in China from the existing lay-practice around the 5th century CE – the date I believe this ‘smiling’ monk appears to date from. Whereas Buddhist lay-practitioners did not shave their heads (like Daoists and Confucians) – monastic Buddhists (male and female) were required to shave their heads – indicative of their ‘rejecting’ of the desire-laden conventions that define, guide and justify the external world.

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