(2026-01-27). Co-workers, veterans at Minneapolis VA center honor Alex Pretti, denounce murder by ICE thugs. wsws.org Minnesota veterans and students denounced the assassination of VA nurse Alex Pretti.
(2026-01-27). Striking Kaiser healthcare workers denounce the ICE murder of nurse Alex Pretti. wsws.org "It was murder. It definitely was a murder. He was just trying to protect those ladies from being pepper sprayed. He was just protecting them."
kcrg.com (2026-01-27). Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt.
(2026-01-27). Protest at Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org Veterans for Peace Chapter 69 holds regular demos in San Francisco. This was their first at the large VA Medical Center in nearby Menlo Park. There will be more soon, especially in light of this morning's news about a VA nurse murdered by ICE.
(2026-01-27). Natalie Portman condemns ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting. ecns.cn At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S. actress Natalie Portman condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. immigration policies following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis that has drawn national criticism and protests.
(2026-01-27). ICE thaw? White House softens tone after Minneapolis killings fury. scmp.com US President Donald Trump sent his top border enforcer to Minneapolis on Monday and struck a conciliatory note in a bid to tamp down nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarised immigration raids this month. | The White House was scrambling as video of the latest shooting went viral, prompting street protests, criticism from former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and, increasingly, from within Trump's Republican Party.
(2026-01-27). Tuesday 1/27: Minneapolis Strikes Against ICE: Next? (Eyewitness Account & Discussion). indybay.org San Francisco Public Library | Stong Conference Room | 100 Larkin Street, 1st Floor | This is not a Library sponsored program…
(2026-01-27). The Killing of Alex Pretti Should Be the Breaking Point. counterpunch.org 
Last week, I wrote an article at CounterPunch about the killing of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis. When I wrote that piece, my goal was to stay measured and make the case that the shooting was unjustified in a way that might actually get certain people to listen. I reviewed the video evidence
(2026-01-27). The Execution of an American Citizen by ICE. globalresearch.ca A US citizen, a respected registered nurse, lauded by the VA Hospital doctors who worked with him, was shot dead in Minneapolis after filming ICE agents using tear gas on US citizens. Noem defends the assassination. | Trump spouts false and …
(2026-01-27). AFGE Mourns Tragic Loss of Member Alex J. Pretti, RN, in Minneapolis Shooting. wibailoutpeople.org 
January 26, 2026 Categories: The Insider The American Federation of Government Employees is mourning the loss of one of our own, Local 3669 member Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed during an altercation with officers Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. Pretti, 37, was an intensive care unit nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center …
(2026-01-27). Video: ICE thugs fire 'non-lethal' round, severing woman's hand. thecanary.co 
In distressing footage, a Minneapolis woman is seen staggering in agony along a snowy street, clutching her maimed hand. She can be heard shouting for a medic, after an ICE thug fired a supposedly 'non-lethal' round at her during a peaceful demonstration. These moments were captured on film: At least two people have suffered permanent […] | By
(2026-01-27). Welcome to Palestine, Minnesota: Life Under Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Israel has come home to roost in Minnesota. The people of Minneapolis and St. Paul have become the Palestinians of Minnesota. The residents of the Twin Cities are experiencing the loss of sovereignty and civil rights that Palestinians have suffered for over eight decades. The L'Etoile du Nord (the Star of the North) state has been besieged by
(2026-01-27). US: Second Unjustified Killing by Federal Agents in Minneapolis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in downtown Minneapolis, January 25, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Adam Gray | (Washington, DC) — Federal immigration enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota this weekend, marking the second killing by immigration enforcement agents in the city this month. Federal officials reportedly blocked state officials from accessing the scene, raising concerns that the federal government is not acting in good faith to ensure an independent and comprehensive investigation, Human Rights Watch said today…
kpfa.org (2026-01-27). Electronic Intifada Radio
Electronic Intifada Radio highlights the week's news, interviews and reports from The Electronic Intifada website, podcast and livestream broadcast with host Nora Barrows-Friedman.
(2026-01-27). Tensions rising between US and Canada. infobrics.org Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to join the Board of Peace.
(2026-01-27). The anticipated reopening of Rafah Border Crossing — what's at stake? thecanary.co 
The residents of Gaza are anxiously awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing. Egypt closed the crossing after Israel seized control and launched an offensive against the southern city in May 2024. If implemented, this would end the ban on Palestinians leaving Rafah. Quid Pro Quo This isn't exactly a surprise announcement. The earliest […] | By
(2026-01-27). Hamas seeks role for police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). From Hiroshima to Gaza, there is no peace without justice. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Is Gaza's Rafah opening a way for freedom or further control. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Israel kills two in north Gaza as Rafah crossing set to reopen. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians were shot by the Israeli military in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa, which added that airstrikes and artillery shelling occurred…
(2026-01-27). Ceremony for last Israeli captive returned from Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli police held a ceremony for the last slain captive, Ran Gvili, after the retrieval of his remains from Gaza.
(2026-01-27). Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with 'some sort of amnesty': US official. aljazeera.com Official's comment on amnesty for Hamas members seen as 'significant step', as focus moves to next stage of ceasefire.
(2026-01-27). Israel murders Lebanese TV presenter. thecanary.co 
After murdering hundreds of Palestinian journalists and their families in Gaza, Israel has exported its targeting of reporters to Lebanon. The occupation murdered Ali Nour Al-Din, a television journalist with Lebanese broadcaster Al-Manar, in a strike on the southern city of Tyre. Nour Al-Din was severely wounded in the strike yesterday, 26 January 2025, and […] | By
(2026-01-27). Rafah border crossing to open for people next Wednesday. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will be opened provisionally next Wednesday to prepare it for the passage of people in both directions, high-level official sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. A senior source explained that the crossing will officially open to passengers at the beginning of next week after finalizing some outstanding details regarding access procedures from the Palestinian side and the lists of those departing and returning.The source denied reports that the crossing would open Monday evening, saying, "There are some logistical details that have not yet been fina…
(2026-01-27). In Gaza, university scholarships are now a matter of survival. asiapacificreport.nz By Haya Ahmed In Gaza today, university scholarships have taken on a whole new meaning. No longer are they a step towards self-development, educational attainment or an academic experience in a different country. For a whole generation of Gazan students, a foreign university scholarship has become a lifeline and one of the few remaining legal…
(2026-01-27). Gaza faces 'unprecedented wave' of blindness from Israel's war. newarab.com 
In a nearly silent operating room at the Eye Hospital in western Here, many hopelessly wait for a missing medical component, a medicine that Israeli authori…
(2026-01-27). Thursday 1/29: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-27). Rasgada la carta de la ONU. radiohc.cu Para los defensores del papel central de la ONU en el mundo, a pesar de sus insuficiencias, implica una disputa a ese organismo multilateral el surgimiento de la llamada Junta de Paz en Gaza, modelada por Donald Trump. | Estadistas, expertos y personalidades resaltan los matices de ese Consejo, diseñado como si tuviera un dueño, el magnate inmobiliario. | Este último presentó en el Foro Económico de Davos su iniciativa de una Junta de paz, enfilada hacia lo que califica de solución para la crisis en Gaza, aunque con la pretensión de resolver conflictos globales. | Ahí radica el principal peligro para la ONU, orga…
(2026-01-27). TikTok US censoring Epstein, Trump and ICE content. thecanary.co 
TikTok US is censoring content which contradicts any narrative which makes Trump's fascist regime look bad. @jsszhng Speaking out for my American friends because the world needs to know how out of hand this is getting #freedomofspeech ‚ô¨ original sound — JESS Recently, a majority-American board took over the ownership and operation of TikTok in the […] | By
(2026-01-27). Venezuela and the Revival of Regime Change. fpif.org The Trump administration's exercise in armed regime change in Venezuela should have come as no surprise. The U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean and the attacks on defenseless boats off the Venezuelan coast — based on unproven allegations that they contained drug traffickers — had been underway for
(2026-01-27). Borders as Crime Scenes and Crimes. counterpunch.org 
After a year of gutting the United States government, deploying armed jackboots to American cities, and bombing at least seven countries, the Trump administration kicked off 2026 by invading Venezuela and kidnapping its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. In the wake of that assault, President Trump doubled down on his abandonment of the isolationist
(2026-01-27). Delcy Rodríguez Rejects US 'Orders' as Venezuela Advances Hydrocarbons Law Reform. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Orlando Camacho, Venezuelan deputy…
(2026-01-27). Corbyn calls out Starmer's mass rollout of facial recognition software. thecanary.co 
On X, Jeremy Corbyn has called out the UK government's 'mass rollout' of facial recognition technology. This follows several moves by the UK government, in tandem with the US, incorporating tech and AI to maximise state surveillance of ordinary citizens. Starmer's Labour have repeatedly used the divisive guise of "illegal migrants" to win public consent […] | By
(2026-01-27). New York / Breaking Breads Union denounces Israeli genocide. workers.org 
New York City Workers at Breads Bakery stores in New York City are organizing to join the United Auto Workers union Local 2179. The workers, who have named themselves the Breaking Breads Union, are demanding respect, higher wages, overtime pay, additional wages for working on holidays and guaranteed weekly hours . . . |
(2026-01-27). UpScrolled wins support from pro-Palestinian users as TikTok alternative. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – TikTok is no longer the favourite application among pro-Palestinians, especially after its takeover by the U.S. A new-similar application called "UpScrolled" is dominating app stores and is getting supported by dozens of thousands of people.Oracle, which is led by Larry Ellison, who has ties to Israel, along with a group of investors took over TikTok's US operations last week, pushing people to leave the app with the aim of finding a replacement.In addition, TikTok has been facing repeated glitches as users have complained about having issues accessing the platform at different times.What is UpScro…
(2026-01-27). From Ukraine Peace Plan to Greenland: Trump's Arctic Appetite Forcing Europe to Rethink Russia. globalresearch.ca When President Volodymyr Zelensky
(2026-01-27). A First-Hand Account of Israel's Illegal Occupation of Southwestern Syria. counterpunch.org 
"They came in the night after Assad fled," said Mohammed, a resident of Kodena, a small village perched upon rolling hills of rocky soil, about a mile and a half east of the unofficial border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
(2026-01-27). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). France moves to ban social media for users under 15. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, a measure supported by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to better protect children's health. If passed, the new law would likely come into effect from the new school year in September. | French lawmakers on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. | Lawmakers gave the green light to an identical amendment…
(2026-01-27). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-27). Labour MPs condemn NEC using women as a 'shield' to cover up Burnham ____ up. thecanary.co 
14 female Labour parliamentarians are opposing Labour's potential all-women shortlist in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Equality used to cover up Labour ____-ups Journalist Sienna Rodgers shared that the well-known Labour women opposed the proposals as: Women's representation should never be reduced to a procedural fix or a means of managing political challenges. Though the […] | By
(2026-01-27). Harassment and security threats forced the cancellation of a Pride-themed community event in Malaysia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-27). Lukashenko urges to reformat investment cooperation with China. eng.belta.by It is important to reformat the investment cooperation with China, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss cooperation with China on 27 January.
(2026-01-27). 'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits worst level in 30 years, report says. scmp.com Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million ‚Äåpeople now living in "very deep poverty", the highest level in three ‚decades. | "Very deep poverty" refers to households with an after-housing-costs income below 40 per cent of the UK median, amounting to around £16,400 (US$22,446.68) a year for a couple with two young children.
(2026-01-27). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.
(2026-01-27). North Korea Tests Missiles Amid U.S.-South Korea Talks on Alliance Role. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea on Tuesday, likely short-range projectiles, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The launches occurred near Pyongyang at around 3: 50 p.m. local time, with the projectiles travelling approximately 350 kilometres (217 miles) toward the East Sea. Japan's coast guard detected similar launches, though Prime Minister Sanae …
(2026-01-27). Trump Weighing Options for Iran, Including Blockade and High-Level Strikes. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump is considering a range of options to force regime change in Iran. According to Middle East Eye, Arab officials said that Washington is considering strikes against high-level targets in Tehran. A former US intelligence official familiar with the White House's internal debate explained that President Donald Trump was still pushing for regime …
newrepublic.com (2026-01-27). Trump Sends ICE to Winter Olympics in Italy for "Security"
Milan's mayor is pushing back on the plan, calling ICE a "a militia that kills."
theguardian.com (2026-01-27). Critics slam Pam Bondi's demand for Minnesota voter rolls amid ICE surgeIn addition to turning over the voter rolls, Bondi also said the state should turn over data on those receiving public assistance and repeal sanctuary city policies in the state.
iol.co.za (2026-01-26). Trump's 'Board of Peace': A New Era of Authoritarian Governance in GazaThe Palestinian people, having suffered immensely from death and destruction and the denial of the right to self-determination, now find their immediate administrative future subject to the whims of an opaque, financially driven Board of Peace, says the writer.
thecanary.co (2026-01-25). 5,000+ children in Gaza are at risk of death due to a shortage of medicine and treatmentThousands of children are suffering from serious health conditions that require treatment outside Gaza. However, the occupation continues to block the entry of emergency humanitarian and medical aid.
truthout.org (2026-01-25). With Donroe Doctrine, Trump Threatens to Export His Brand of Authoritarianism Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS) is the crudest articulation yet of his authoritarian nationalist project. It promises to smash the so-called rules-based international order Washington has superintended since the end of the Cold War. The U.S., of course, repeatedly violated that order's stated principles, like sovereignty and self-determination, most recently with the Biden administration's support for Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
thenation.com (2026-01-27). Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity
the "New Gaza" vision unveiled by President Donald Trump and Jared Kushner in Davos is an outrageous moral affront
salon.com (2026-01-27). What legal rights do you have in encounters with ICE
Federal law gives immigration agents the authority to arrest and detain people believed to have violated immigration law. But everyone ' including immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally ' is protected against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Constitution's Fourth Amendment.
thenation.com (2026-01-27). Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity the "New Gaza" vision unveiled by President Donald Trump and Jared Kushner in Davos is an outrageous moral affront
kpfa.org (2026-01-27). Electronic Intifada Radio Electronic Intifada Radio highlights the week's news, interviews and reports from The Electronic Intifada website, podcast and livestream broadcast with host Nora Barrows-Friedman.
thecanary.co (2026-01-25). Trump's goons arrested writer for criticising Israel's genocide America has long styled itself as both the 'land of the free' and the 'home of free speech'. While this was never really true, it's absolutely farcical in light of what's happening now in Trump's America
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-25). Venezuela Reaches Nearly 20,000 Migrant Repatriations, US Resumes Extrajudicial Killings
(2026-01-27). Federal Judge Hears Arguments In Minnesota ICE Crackdown Lawsuit. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | On Monday, a Minnesota federal judge heard arguments from Minnesota officials in their challenge to the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown in the state. | The lawsuit was filed days after ICE agent Jonathan Ros…
(2026-01-27). Morocco and Senegal pledge trade boost following AFCON. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Trump announces increasing tariffs on certain South Korean products from 15 pct to 25 pct. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Monday he will raise tariffs on certain South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent, accusing South Korea's legislature of not having enacted a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
(2026-01-27). The War Profiteers Feast While the Poor Starve. dissidentvoice.org The world is being reshaped—and disfigured—by those who profit from war. We often describe conflict as a diplomatic failure or a geopolitical tragedy, but beneath these narratives lies a harsher truth: war has become one of the most profitable industries on earth. A small network of corporations, financiers, and political actors grows richer with every …
(2026-01-27). Jerusalem churches warn Christian Zionism fuelling divisions. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). CUBA UNDER SIEGE: STRATEGIES FOR RESISTANCE AND A UNITED RESPONSE! radiohc.cu Save the Date! / New York City / Saturday, March 14, 2026: | CUBA UNDER SIEGE: Strategies for Resistance and a United Response: | us-cubanormalization.org/call-to-action-… | Stand with Cuba / End The Blockade!: | MORE INFORMATION TO COME! STAY TUNED!:…
(2026-01-27). Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US. scmp.com In the science and tech race, China is steadily advancing while America is retreating. That's the conclusion of multiple Western studies. US President Donald Trump's own policies have greatly contributed to this trajectory. | Several salient features in this race for supremacy have been identified: China's highly focused state support of science and tech, America's federal defunding of them, and a nation of engineers and science graduates versus a nation of lawyers.
(2026-01-27). Steenhuisen announces establishment of new South African Veterinary Council. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen announces establishment of new South African Veterinary Council | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the establishment of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), saying its composition brings together a broad and diverse range of expertise from the veterinary and para-veterinary professions, academia, regulatory practice and law. | The Minister formally constituted the council in accordance with the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982). The term of office of the newly-constituted council will run from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. | Steen…
(2026-01-27). Nipah virus outbreak hits India's West Bengal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indian health authorities have confirmed five cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in West Bengal, triggering swift containment efforts to prevent further spread. The outbreak is centered near Kolkata in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district, and involves healthcare workers at a private hospital, including nurses and staff who likely contracted the virus from an undiagnosed patient with severe respiratory symptoms.As of Monday, nearly 100 close contacts have been placed under home quarantine, while over 180 individuals have been tested. Surveillance continues throughout the 21-day incubation period. Two p…
(2026-01-27). Jakarta at crossroads can President Prabowo connect with Papuan hearts? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta The logbook of presidential flights in Indonesia reveals an unusual pattern — from the Merdeka Palace to the Land of the Bird of Paradise. By 2023, then President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo had set foot in Papua at least 17 times — a record in the republic's history, surpassing the…
(2026-01-27). Bleakness is Relative: What Al-Haq's Complaint Against Nir Barkat Reveals About the Limits‚Ää—‚Ääand Uses‚Ää—‚Ääof Universal Jurisdiction at Davos. globalresearch.ca Universal jurisdiction cases targeting Israeli officials‚Ää—‚Ääin Switzerland, Belgium, the UK, France, Germany, and elsewhere‚Ää—‚Äärarely result in convictions.
(2026-01-27). China helps Indonesia restore its coral reefs. ecns.cn The artificial reefs constructed in the marine ranch in Indonesian waters through joint efforts of researchers from China and Indonesia.Liu Bilin, a researcher from Shanghai Ocean University, noted that their latest survey shows that the artificial reefs constructed in the marine ranch have evolved into a vibrant "underwater paradise".
(2026-01-27). Cash Control, Lockdown, CBDC, Digital ID, Biometrics? Whitney Webb's Extraordinary Geopolitical Analysis. globalresearch.ca A monetary conversion into all-digital control called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) linked to electronic or digital IDs, linked to each individual's biometrics: finger prints, face recognition, iris-scans and more…
(2026-01-27). When a U.S. Betrayal Broke the Camel's Back. The September Bombing of Qatar by Israel. globalresearch.ca A new multinational security pact is rapidly forming, which, in my opinion, is precipitated by a geopolitical betrayal.
(2026-01-27). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-27). Trump's Downfall Will Come Much Quicker Than Anyone Thinks. bylinetimes.com I predict that Donald Trump's fall from grace, when it comes, will be swift and definitive, just like former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fall after partygate. | I remember living through Johnson's premiership in a state of permanent shock and outrage. Shock, that someone so puerile, self-serving, and manifestly unsuited for high office could be elected as Britain's Prime Minister. Outrage, that so many people around him who should have known better – Ministers, advisers, fellow MPs, senior civil servants, journalists – were willing to go along with his serial lying, cavalier disregard for the norms of Br…
(2026-01-27). Trump's immigration crackdown draws criticism and deepens divide across the U.S. ecns.cn A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has triggered widespread criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, drawing rebukes from former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and intensifying debate over federal enforcement tactics.
(2026-01-27). HC Dinamo Minsk suffer overtime loss to HC Salavat Yulaev Ufa. eng.belta.by Regulation time ended in a draw, but in overtime, the Minsk Bisons made a mistake in the offensive zone and conceded a goal from a counterattack by the visitors, resulting in a 1-2 defeat.
(2026-01-27). Why is Trump postponing his attack on Iran? thealtworld.com How did aircraft carriers become a burden on the American military establishment? | The Israeli occupation state and its Zionist lobbies in the United States exert tremendous pressure on President Donald Trump, his administration, and the American military establishment not only to accelerate the aggression against Iran but also to expand its destructive scope. The delay of this aggression and the failure to give the green light to start it are primarily due to two main reasons: | The first reason is that the deep American state is attempting to obstruct or even prevent the aggression, as it serves Israel's inter…
(2026-01-27). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-27). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics. newarab.com 
A branch of the US Reports had been circulating for days that the agency embroiled in an often brutal immigration crackdown in the
(2026-01-27). UK PM says Britain won't have to choose between the U.S. and China. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom doesn't have to choose between the United States and China as it seeks a more balanced global strategy.
(2026-01-27). Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans. tribune.com.pk 
China's role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling sharply while debt repayments continue to rise, according to analysis released by ONE Data. | The inaugural report by the ONE Data initiative found that many low- and middle-income countries — particularly in Africa — are now transferring more funds to China in debt payments than they receive in fresh financing from the world's second-largest economy. | The swing has coincided with a surge in net financing from multilateral institutions, which have become the main s…
(2026-01-27). Belarusian ambassador identifies two key elements of soft power in ties with China. eng.belta.by Introducing Chinese partners to Belarusian nature, culture, and traditions makes it easier for them to understand our country, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov told journalists following a meeting to discuss cooperation with China hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 27 January.
(2026-01-27). 'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan's digital age. tribune.com.pk 
Geo TV's Aik Aur Pakeezah is not an easy watch, and that appears to be by design. The prime-time drama, produced by Kashf Foundation in collaboration with 7th Sky Entertainment, taps into a disturbing reality that Pakistan has encountered before, one where digital violation escalates into physical violence, and justice remains painfully fragile. | Written by Bee Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar, the drama stars Sehar Khan as Pakeezah and Nameer Khan as her fiancé Faraz, with Gohar Rasheed and Amina Ilyas in key supporting roles. At its centre is the fallout of a private video being recorded and circulat…
(2026-01-27). Reform announce Zionist bootlicker Matt Goodwin for Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
Reform UK have announced their candidate for the Gorton & Denton byelection, and it's… *DRUM ROLL* …professor Matt Goodwin, a.k.a. the freak from this video: @novaramedia "I want a national unifying politics that puts Britain first…not any other foreign policy." "Not Israel?" Aaron Bastani shreds Matt Goodwin's argument to pieces on GB News. ‚ô¨ original […] | By
(2026-01-27). How Australian businesses use data and maths to predict market rends. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). concepts that were destroyed by the fire of Holocaust'. Subhumans, crypto-Nazism, and Raya Kushner's warning. eng.belta.by Every year on 27 January the world commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of hatred. This date was officially established in 2005 by Resolution 60/7 of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2026-01-27). Symposium on upholding executive-led governance in SARs held in Beijing. ecns.cn He emphasized that upholding and improving executive-led governance requires the chief executives and SAR governments to strengthen their sense of responsibility and fulfill their primary governance duty.
(2026-01-27). PMD forecasts temperature rise in Karachi from Wednesday. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday issued an early warning forecast, saying morning and evening temperatures in Karachi are likely to rise from Wednesday. | According to the PMD, the minimum temperature is expected to range between 11 and 13 degrees Celsius, while the maximum may hover between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. Winds from different directions are likely to prevail over the next three days. | The department said sea breezes are expected to become briefly active from Wednesday evening. On Thursday, the city's weather is likely to remain partly cloudy. | Meanwhile, the weather in oth…
(2026-01-27). Selected Articles: Video: Is America against Europe? Donald Trump: "We Are No Longer Friends" globalresearch.ca 
By Donald Trump's administrati…
(2026-01-27). SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has awarded more than 30 top performers for going above and beyond the call of duty. | The officials were given recognition at the SAPS's National Excellence Awards, which recognises and honours outstanding performance, exceptional commitment to community relations, innovation, professionalism and acts of bravery within the South African Police Service. | The awards ceremony was held on Monday in Bloemfontein, under the theme: "Serving with integrity, celebrating excellence." | Sergeant (Sgt) Masibulele Qinisile was awar…
(2026-01-27). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Israel to seek new security deal with the US: Report. newarab.com 
Israel is preparing for talks with the Gil Pinchas, speaking to the FT before stepping down as chief financial adviser to Israel's military and defence ministry, said Israel would seek to p…
(2026-01-27). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
(2026-01-27). Ted Cruz goes nuclear: Leaked audio reveals how Trump's inner circle killed the India deal dream. hindustantimes.com Leaked audio obtained by Axios reveals how deep divisions inside the White House derailed a proposed India—U.S. trade deal. In private remarks to donors, Senator Ted Cruz blamed Vice President JD Vance and trade adviser Peter Navarro for blocking progress, while admitting Donald Trump himself sometimes halted negotiations. The recordings also capture Cruz warning Trump that aggressive tariff policies could trigger economic backlash, election losses, and even impeachment risks. With new tariffs imposed on India over Russian oil and the trade deal still stalled, the episode exposes growing Republican rifts ah…
(2026-01-27). Xi meets Finnish PM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports. responsiblestatecraft.org During his
(2026-01-27). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2026-01-27). Palestinian British journalist hits back at US sanctions. newarab.com 
Palestinian British journalist and political activist, Zaher Birawi, says he "categorically rejects" the decision by the In a statement sent to The New Arab, Birawi says he believes the decision was "based on inaccurate information and lacks a sound legal foundation" after the US Office of Foreign Assets Control accused him of links to Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades. | The US Treasury decision was issued on 21…
(2026-01-27). Sabalenka sweeps aside teen sensation Jovic to enter Australian Open semis. aljazeera.com World number one continues her march for a third Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-0 win over rising star Iva Jovic.
(2026-01-27). The Barr Doctrine, Noriega, and Maduro. dissidentvoice.org US President Donald Trump might leave an impression of violent novelty, at least for the leader of a nominal liberal democracy, soiling international relations with the gangster's touch. This sense of iconoclasm is misplaced. While his conduct regarding the abduction of Nicolás Maduro certainly dumps mightily on the precepts of international law, legal advisors in …
(2026-01-27). The Minneapolis Insurgency Poses A Very Serious Challenge For The Federal Government. thealtworld.com Folks can acknowledge that this is indeed an insurgency regardless of their opinion about it. | Elon Musk
(2026-01-27). One dead, several injured as heavy snow, rain disrupt Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
One person died and several others were injured in weather-related incidents as heavy rain and snow continued to affect large parts of Balochistan, authorities said on Tuesday. | Intermittent light to moderate snowfall in Quetta, Qalat, Ziarat, Mastung, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Chaman, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and other northern areas has caused significant disruption. | Two unreinforced roofs caved in on Monday in Quetta due to rain. The roof of a house collapsed in the Kali Shahozai Muhammad Shahi Town area of Quetta, killing one person, Liaqat Ali, and injuring two others. In Duki, the roof of a shop on Masjid R…
(2026-01-27). Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%. aljazeera.com US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul's failure to ratif trade deal.
(2026-01-27). Liberating Palestine from Zionism. fpif.org "I believe that this chapter in the long history of Palestine—this very dark chapter—can and will be brought to an end. The question is: How long is it going to last? That depends on us," claims human rights activist Miko Peled. | The author of two books and various articles, Peled is one of the most
(2026-01-27). Israel lobby group found to have smeared Corbyn supporter. thecanary.co 
James Mendelsohn and Edward Cantor are two of three Israel supporters who made dangerous smears against left-winger James Wilson. The third, Pete Newbon — a serial Israel troll who also attacked Jewish left-winger Michael Rosen — died by suicide before the conclusion of Wilson's case and has been falsely lionised by the Israel lobby. The […] | By
(2026-01-27). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-01-27). ICE chillingly echo UK's Mahmood in using tech data to maximise surveillance of citizens. thecanary.co 
According to Wired, ICE has asked American companies to sell their ad-tech and big-data capabilities to the federal investigators. This Orwellian request underscores a hard-line anti-immigration agency attempting to enlist the profit instincts of the ultra-rich in order to dramatically expand its domestic surveillance capacity. They wrote: The entry appears to be the first time that […] | By
(2026-01-27). Chinese U23 team earns hero's welcome home after best-ever U23 Asian Cup finish. ecns.cn The Chinese national football team received a hero's welcome at the Beijing Daxing International Airport on Monday, following a historic run to the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup – the team's best performance ever in the tournament.
(2026-01-27). Countries need to approach state-to-state relations through cooperation rather than confrontation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Countries need to approach state-to-state relations in the spirit of win-win rather than the mentality of zero-sum, and through cooperation rather than confrontation, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2026-01-27). Hanfu craze sweeps Jakarta in Indonesia. ecns.cn A Hanfu craze is taking shape in Jakarta, a city known for its year-round summer. On streets of popular tourist attractions, more local residents wear Hanfu, reflecting a growing interest in traditional Chinese culture.
(2026-01-27). Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants. newarab.com 
Migration Minister Elma Saiz the beneficiaries would be able to work "in any sector, in any part of the country", and extolled "the positive impact" of migration. | "We are talking about estimations, probably more or less the figur…
(2026-01-27). Tensions Rise as Trump's Border Policies Spark Outcry in Minneapolis. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump's immigration policy has come under fire following the fatalities of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. The shootings by federal agents ignited civil unrest, prompting Trump to rethink his hardline approach and install Tom Homan as Minneapolis' border czar to ease tensions.
(2026-01-27). AI model focused on optics developed. ecns.cn These fields range from the basic behavior of light to advanced technologies used in communications and computing."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe team compared Optics GPT with several mainstream general-purpose and open-source AI models.
(2026-01-27). Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll over 6,000. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Madison Nurses Vigil January 30, 2026 Justice for Alex Pretti! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-27). Trump Says DOJ Is Investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar's Finances. We All Know What That's Really About. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Eisen / Getty | There's a saying among Black people in the U.S. that goes, "When you're Black in America, you're never alone." It's not an affirmation or a commentary on how communal the Black community is — it just means white people are nosy, and Black people are always under their scrutiny. | From
(2026-01-27). Health professionals pay tribute to Alex Pretti. aljazeera.com Health professionals and coworkers paid tribute to ICU nurse Alex Pretti as his body was moved out of hospital.
(2026-01-27). Chinese scientists identify oral drug VV116 as promising Nipah virus treatment. ecns.cn A new study by several Chinese research teams has found that the oral nucleoside drug VV116 possesses strong antiviral activity against the Nipah virus (NiV), offering fresh hope in the fight against this emerging highly lethal infectious disease, according to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-01-27). Sharp rise in domestic tourism spurs spending. ecns.cn Enhanced public cultural services, such as free museum access, also generate significant social value that is not fully captured in spending data, said Lyu.Like Lyu, Yin also cautioned against interpreting slower growth in total spending relative to trips as a sign of weakening consumption.
(2026-01-27). Worker's Power Tool: General Strike, Can Stop Constitutional Traitors. indybay.org Who has represented and betrayed us and the Constitution?>
(2026-01-27). Italy pushes for EU clampdown on Iran's Revolutionary Guard. newarab.com 
Italy will ask European Union partners this week to place Until now, Rome had been among the governments resisting efforts to brand the IRGC as a terrorist group, but Tajani said a
(2026-01-27). German Investments in China Surge Amid US Trade War Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu German companies significantly increased their investments in China in 2025, hitting a four-year high of over ‚Ǩ7 billion ($8 billion) from January to November, a 55.5% jump compared with 2024. Data compiled by the IW German Economic Institute, previously unreported, show that firms are accelerating their expansion in China as a hedge against the disruptions …
(2026-01-27). The EPA wants to eliminate one of the few ways that tribes can protect their water. grist.org Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency "What the Trump administration…
(2026-01-27). Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in Azerbaijan said on Tuesday they had arrested three individuals planning an attack on a foreign embassy in the capital, Baku, at the instructions of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), the Afghan offshoot of Islamic State. | In a statement, the State Security Service said the three men, whom it named, had conspired with members of ISIS-K, obtained weapons and planned to attack a foreign embassy before they were apprehended by security forces. | The statement did not name the foreign embassy. One of the men was born in 2000, and the other two in 2005. | Islamic State-Khorasan (ISKP), or ISIS-K, claim…
(2026-01-27). Reform and Tories in war of words over Braverman's 'mental health'. thecanary.co 
Yesterday, the Conservative Party reaped widespread criticism as it sunk to a new low in its fight to be taken seriously. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch chose to attack her now-rival with childish slurs against Braverman's mental health. This comes following Rishi Sunak's former-cabinet minister defecting to Reform UK yesterday. Badenoch's ill-received response to Reform UK's […] | By
(2026-01-27). China Values Egyptian Security for Its BRI Investments. moderndiplomacy.eu China views Egyptian Police Day (January 25th) as a national holiday reflecting the stability and strength of the Egyptian state. It appreciates the efforts of the Egyptian police, represented by the Ministry of Interior, in maintaining security and protecting major Chinese projects in Cairo, such as the New Administrative Capital and the Suez Canal Economic …
(2026-01-27). Remembering Robert Parry, Who Died 8 Years Ago Today. consortiumnews.com We remember the great investigative reporter Robert Parry, who founded this website in 1995. He left us way too soon on Jan. 27, 2018. The founder of this website died seven years ago today. Robert Parry had an illustrious career…
(2026-01-27). Wednesday 1/28: Drop Diller: Tell UCSC to Stop Taking Zionist Blood Money! indybay.org 5 PM: Base of Campus, UC Santa Cruz, | 5: 30 PM: March to Hay Barn…
(2026-01-27). New Zealand authorities seek to cover up causes of landslide disaster. wsws.org Bernie Monk, whose son was killed in the 2010 Pike River mine disaster, warned families of the six people killed in the Mount Maunganui landslide not to trust official promises of an impartial and transparent inquiry.
(2026-01-27). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-27). Three French tourists killed when boat capsizes off Oman coast. newarab.com 
Three The boat, carrying 25 people including a group of French tourists, a tour guide and the captain, was 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the
(2026-01-27). Racist rag The Spectator publishes vile anti-Irish screed. thecanary.co 
Tory-aligned toilet paper The Spectator has published a column from long-time anti-Irish bigot Julie Burchill, in which she characterises the country as a backwater populated by the "simple-minded", Nazi sympathisers and antisemites. The column's main thrust is a vacuous interest in celebrity attachment to Ireland. Burchill expresses amazement at the likes of Steve Coogan and Daniel […] | By
(2026-01-27). Bay Area Super Heroes Unite to Fight the Far Right. indybay.org Photos taken at rally held by SF Reproductive Justice on January 24 in San Francisco in front of the main library across from the civic center.
(2026-01-27). 'Not a scam' Tommy Robinson claims following scam allegations. thecanary.co 
It's never good when a person posts something and then immediately has to clarify 'it's not a scam!' And as per the headline of this piece, this is precisely the situation Tommy Robinson has put himself in: Tommy Robinson's latest "grift": t.co/ecsDPqYvA8 — Sangita Myska (@SangitaMyska) January 26, 2026 "This has scam written all over […] | By
(2026-01-27). Tuesday 1/27: ICE Out of Mni Sota Makoce! No one is illegal on stolen land! indybay.org Huichin Park, 4311 Hubbard St, Emeryville…
(2026-01-27). Iran's Biggest Centers of Protest also have Extreme Pollution and Water Shortages. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Iran's current wave of protests is often interpreted as having been sparked by inflation, currency collapse, corruption and repression. These explanations are not wrong, but they are incomplete. | Beneath the
(2026-01-27). From Unipolarity to Multipolarity: The Arctic Frontier and the Reconfiguration of Global Power. globalresearch.ca Abstract: | The contemporary international system is undergoing a profound structural transformation marked by the decline of the US-led unipolarity and the gradual emergence of a multipolar world order. This shift is increasingly visible in strategic regions where economic, environmental, …
(2026-01-27). Merz and Meloni forge a new Berlin—Rome axis. wsws.org The new German-Italian axis is also a warning from a historical standpoint. On the eve of and during the Second World War, Nazi Germany and fascist Italy formed a close alliance.
(2026-01-27). Doomsday Clock moves closest ever to midnight, scientists warn of unprecedented peril. moderndiplomacy.eu Atomic scientists have set their "Doomsday Clock" at 85 seconds before midnight, reflecting increased risks of global disaster due to aggressive actions by nuclear powers Russia, China, and the United States. They have cited weakening nuclear arms control, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and concerns about artificial intelligence as key factors driving …
(2026-01-27). Ambassador: Anti-Nazism is cornerstone of Russia-Belarus shared historical memory. eng.belta.by For Russia and Belarus, rejecting Nazism in all its forms is a cornerstone of our shared historical memory, Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov said in a statement on the anniversary of the lifting of the Leningrad siege.
(2026-01-27). S. Korea says no official notice on Trump's tariff hike plan, trade minister to visit U.S. ecns.cn South Korea's presidential office said Tuesday that it has received no official notification from Washington after U.S.President Donald Trump announced a plan to raise tariffs on certain South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe office added that an interagency meeting will be held later in the day. Minister of trade, industry and resources Kim Jung-kwan, who is currently on an official visit to Canada, also plans to travel to the United States soon to discuss the issue with U.S.
(2026-01-27). Gorton and Denton The Muslim Vote backs the Green Party. thecanary.co 
The Greater Manchester constituency Gorton and Denton faces a by-election following the retirement of sitting Labour MP Andrew Gwynne. This led to a brief psychodrama within the Labour Party over whether Andy Burnham would get the chance to run. Labour's leadership has ruled that out, perhaps fearful of Burnham's potential challenge to Keir Starmer. There's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Xi calls on China, Finland to deepen cooperation in various areas. ecns.cn China and Finland should deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as energy transition, circular economy, agriculture and forestry industries, and scientific and technological innovation, said President Xi Jinping on Tuesday."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-27). Green victory a possibility in Gorton and Denton after Labour's Burnham bungling. thecanary.co 
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) has banned Andy Burnham from attempting to become the Labour candidate for the late February Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester. But while that stops a potential Burnham leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, it may bring about a Green victory in the seat. Predicted Green win The Electoral Calculus […] | By
(2026-01-27). Israeli woman surprised to find she is 'dead' as anti-Iran propaganda backfires. thecanary.co 
Israel's mass propaganda campaign to undermine the Iranian government has backfired in a rare moment of humour. Along with governments and media the US and UK, Israel has claimed 'thousands' killed by Iranian security forces. In reality, evidence indicates that the murders have been perpetrated by Israeli agents and their Iranian proxies. The Zionist/western propaganda […] | By
(2026-01-27). U.S. scholar and political analyst Michael Parenti dies at 92. radiohc.cu Marxist scholar, political analyst, historian and author Michael Parenti has died at the age of 92. He was an outspoken critic of capitalism, imperialism and class inequities, whose intellectual works were celebrated around the world. | Michael Parenti was the author of over 20 books, including "Democracy for the Few" and "Superpatriotism." | On the radio/TV program Democracy Now! in 2009, Michael Parenti said: "I argue that one of the functions of a capitalist state is to defend capitalism from itself, to defend capitalism from the capitalists. It was Marx — dare we mention him? I hear he's coming back in…
(2026-01-27). Chinese investment seen as driver of Belarusian business development. eng.belta.by The most pressing task today in investment cooperation between Belarus and China is to build business, not simply individual enterprises, Belarus' First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said.
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Uzbekistan seek to expand trade, investment ties. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko is on a working visit to Tashkent.
(2026-01-27). Can ICE Forcibly Enter Homes Without a Warrant? Inside Trump's Attack on the 4th Amendment. democracynow.org 
ICE is asserting federal immigration officers have the power to forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant. "That's just not true," says legal scholar Stephen Vladeck, who says the claim directly violates the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. "What we're really seeing here is an effort to twist a handful of old cases that have recognized circumstances in which the government doesn't need a judicial warrant to enter a home." Vladeck also encourages witnesses to share video evidence of federal agents' abuses to support future p…
(2026-01-27). Diplomacy, Law, and Nonviolent Power. dissidentvoice.org Read Part 1. This is the second of four TFF-created idea portfolios designed to curb the global reach of the United States and, in both the short and long term, help catalyse a worldwide nonviolent resistance to what many observers describe as the Trump administration's uniquely confrontational, destructive and world-threatening policies. These portfolios outline what …
(2026-01-27). Challenges Faced by Pakistanis Abroad: Pakistan's Diplomatic and Economic Failures. indybay.org The relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman has always been based on brotherhood and mutual respect. Oman has consistently welcomed Pakistani workers and traders. However, the visa obstacles faced by Pakistanis over the past year are not due to the Omani authorities, but are the result of Pakistan's diplomatic inefficiency. The Government of Pakistan has completely failed to address the concerns of the Omani authorities regarding visas and to reassure them.
(2026-01-27). Meet AIMIM's Sahar Shaikh who demolished Jitendra Awhad's Mumbra Fortress. ummid.com Sahar Shaikh, the youngest Corporator of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has set media landscape on fire ever since the results of Mumbra-Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 were announced.
(2026-01-27). How YouTube's Algorithm Pushed People Into Neo-Nazism. bylinetimes.com Members of a leading far-right and fascist organisation were radicalised via YouTube's 'autoplay' function, taking them from right-wing and libertarian content into a rabbit hole of neo-nazism, a new study has found. | A researcher in the criminology department at City St George's University analysed podcasts, interviews and articles by 40 members of the group Patriotic Alternative describing their "red pill moment" when they became members of the far right. | 33 out of the 40 PA activists analysed cited social media as important to their radicalisation, with three quarters citing YouTube as a key instrument i…
(2026-01-27). Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony 'Lincoln' Over Trump-Kennedy Center Name Change. devdiscourse.com American composer Philip Glass has pulled his Symphony No. 15, titled 'Lincoln,' from its world premiere at the Kennedy Center, citing the center's conflicting values following President Trump's takeover.
(2026-01-27). Pro-Palestine activist ends hunger strike, vows to 'resist'. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activist Khalid, who has limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, is now facing renal failure and liver failure, with low blood pressure and high creatine kinase levels, suggesting signs of imminent cardiac arrest. | Khalid was arrested in connection with the demonstration at RAF Brize Norton in June 2025, making him pa…
(2026-01-27). Monday 1/26: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-27). Last two giant pandas in Japan head to China. ecns.cn Japan will soon no longer have any more pandas for the first time in over five decades, as their last two pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, prepare to return to China on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Caitlin Johnstone: The Magic System: Zionism. consortiumnews.com It's stunning how much influence this ideology has had throughout our society's culture and institutions. It's almost magical. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley If I spoke critically of something abusive that India was doing in Kashmir,…
(2026-01-27). EAEU embarks on developing hydrogen transport. eng.belta.by "The document sets a course for the collaborative effort of member states in the production of new types of environmentally friendly transport powered by hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen fuel, as well as the creation of refueling infrastructure in EAEU countries," the press service informed.
(2026-01-27). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-27). The Gangster's Brief: The AG William Barr Doctrine, Noriega and Maduro. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump might leave an impression of violent novelty, at least for the leader of a nominal liberal democracy, soiling international relations with the gangster's touch. This sense of iconoclasm is misplaced. While his conduct regarding the abduction …
(2026-01-27). China and Europe are partners, not adversaries: Xi. ecns.cn China and Europe are partners, not adversaries, said President Xi Jinping in his meeting with the visiting Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Spending Under Trump: Drugs Up, Factories Down. counterpunch.org 
Today I thought I would discuss two of my favorite Trumpian lies about the economy: he lowered drug prices 1,500 percent and we're bringing in $18 trillion in foreign investment. These are among my favorite Trumpian lies because they involve important issues and Trump repeats them all the time. They are both also absurd on
(2026-01-27). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-27). Belarus seeks to expand dairy exports to Indonesia. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in expanding supplies of dairy products to Indonesia, Belarus' Agriculture and Food Deputy Minister Ivan Smilgin said during a meeting with a delegation from the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services of Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture.
(2026-01-27). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-27). Crucial questions posed by Labor's censorship and destruction of Australian writers' festival. wsws.org The defence of artistic freedom is inseparably connected to the fight to mobilise the entire working class against social austerity, dictatorship, imperialist war and barbarism.
(2026-01-27). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Dong Lifeng: I have deep affection for China, unwilling to settle in Japan. ecns.cn After Japan's defeat in 1945, over 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese parents. They share a collective name, Japanese "war orphans""ÄÄin China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-27). Potential War: Why the US Is Ramping Up in the Middle East Right Now. thinktank.pk The US military buildup in the Middle East has intensified dramatically in January 2026, with President Donald Trump openly signaling a massive naval "armada" heading toward the Gulf amid soaring tensions with Iran. Triggered by Iran's brutal crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests that have claimed thousands of lives since late December 2025, the deployments—including the …
(2026-01-27). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-27). Priti Patel has 'meltdown' on LBC as she struggles to accept harsh realities of Brexit. thecanary.co 
Priti Patel has had a meltdown on LBC when confronted by Lewis Goodall with the realities of post-Brexit Britain. Unsurprisingly, the far-right Tory MP seems incapable of showing an ounce of humility for the inevitable international isolation that followed their divisive campaign to split from the EU. Goodall argued that breaking the collaborative working relationship has […] | By
(2026-01-27). Trump's approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds. aljazeera.com Just 39 percent of Americans approve of Donald Trump's handling of immigration, new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.
(2026-01-27). Minsk to host Intellectual Belarus Forum on 28 January. eng.belta.by The Intellectual Belarus Forum will be held at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in Minsk on 28 January, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belaya Rus public association.
(2026-01-27). A foreign apprentice tries Wuju Opera — How does her first experience measure up. ecns.cn When a foreign girl puts on the Wuju Opera attire and takes up playing a long spear, she steps into the role of a Daoma Dan (a female martial artist role) for the very first time. Watch the video and follow her as she explores China's intangible cultural heritage, move by move.
(2026-01-27). Is the End of the UN Relief Works Agency for Palestinians the End of the Int'l Order? juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Supported by U.S. military, political and financial muscle, Israel seeks to demolish the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA in the occupied territories. It reflects the ongoing war against the poorest in the Global South. | Last Friday, the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA said that The Qalandiya Training Center for hundreds of Palestinians in the West Bank could be closed within days by Israeli authorities. The Center is at risk of expropriation by Israeli authorities cooperating with the Messianic far-right Jewish settlers. | That's why the Knesset has…
(2026-01-27). ICE Immigration Tactics are Shocking More Americans as US-Mexico Border Operations Move North. counterpunch.org 
Over the past year, images of masked, heavily armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting men, women and children — outside of courts, at schools and homes — have become common across the United States. The video of an ICE agent shooting and killing Renee Nicole Good — a U.S. citizen — in Minnesota on
(2026-01-27). The ICEy Slippery Slope to Dystopia: Nothing New Under the Sun. globalresearch.ca First of all, let's establish that, if the federal government were actually serious about eliminating the illegal immigrant population in the United States, it would take the following steps…
(2026-01-27). DAILY MEMO: ICE Continues to Use CHP and Local Police Resources Despite California's Sanctuary State Policy. lataco.com Around 40 people were kidnapped from Santa Paula to Riverside, with more than half from the City of L.A. in the last three days. Plus, are ICE and CBP adjusting their strategy again?
(2026-01-27). How the Expansion of Ukrainian Miners Is Undermining Europe's Economic and Social Order. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian media are publishing information about the situation on the labor market for Ukrainian refugees. See The European Union, having opened its doors to labor resources from Ukraine, has faced an unexpected and extremely aggressive threat in the …
(2026-01-27). Sudanese army captures Habila, breaks RSF siege of Dilling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Monday that they had captured the strategic town of Habila in South Kordofan, marking a major advance in Sudan's ongoing civil war and opening a corridor to break the longstanding siege of Dilling.According to SAF statements, the operation involved heavy clashes between the army's Fifth and Tenth Divisions and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)-aligned 54th Infantry Brigade. The army said it expelled RSF fighters and allied Janjaweed militias from key positions, enabling SAF units to advance toward Dilling and link up with forces trapped inside the city. Military…
(2026-01-27). Trump's dementia destroys time-honoured global alliances. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government imposed a province-wide ban on the manufacturing, sale, transport, and use of kites bearing images of religious scriptures, religious places, individuals, national flags, or political party flags, citing security and public order concerns ahead of Basant 2026. | According to an order issued by the Home Department, the prohibition has been enforced for 30 days under Section 144(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and has taken immediate effect across Punjab. | The notification states that while the Lahore deputy commissioner has allowed "permissible kite flying" within the district…
(2026-01-27). Western countries unsubstantiatedly accuse Russia of using chemical weapons. infobrics.org Ukraine lies to divert attention from its own crimes.
(2026-01-27). Museveni Comforts Family of Former UPA Commander with UGX 10 Million. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended condolences and financial support to the family of the late Aero Angela, the mother of former Uganda People's Army (UPA) commander Francis Eregu. The President sent a condolence message together with a cash contribution of UGX 10 million, which Dr. Kenneth Omona, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, delivered …
(2026-01-27). Saudi Arabia suspends work on massive Mukaab megaproject. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Volfovich: 19th Mechanized Brigade conducts multiple drills within five-day check. eng.belta.by Readiness checks will also take place in other army formations and units, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.
(2026-01-27). Sri Lanka: Confronted with mounting electricity workers' discontent, union leaders threaten strike action. wsws.org The same CEB union officials now threatening strike action shut down all industrial action four months ago, following false promises from Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody.
(2026-01-27). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-27). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Xi purges China's top general Zhang Youxia. wsws.org The removal of Zhang, who ranked second behind President Xi Jinping in the powerful Central Military Commission, points to sharp tensions within China's military and the top echelons of the Chinese Communist Party regime.
(2026-01-27). Saturday 2/28: Stockton: WWII EO 9066 Incarcerations of Americans of Japanese Ancestry Commemoration. indybay.org Buddhist Church of Stockton | 2820 Shimizu Drive | Stockton, CA, 95203…
(2026-01-27). Trump, Minnesota Leaders Seek De-Escalation After Fatal Deportation Shooting. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz struck a more conciliatory tone following a private phone call on Monday, signalling a possible easing of tensions after a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis led to the deaths of two U.S. citizens. The incident had triggered a political and legal crisis between state authorities and …
(2026-01-27). Australia cancels visa of Islamophobic Israeli influencer. newarab.com 
Australia has cancelled the visa of an Israeli influencer who campaigns against Islam, saying it will not accept visitors who come to spread hatred. | Sammy Yahood, who has commented on social media that Islam is a "disgusting ideology", said Monday his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel. | Yahood flew to Abu Dhabi anyway, but was blocked from getting his connecting flight. | "This is a story about tyranny, censorship and control," Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement sent to A…
(2026-01-27). Stopping ICE Shouldn't Be Left to Armed Citizens. consortiumnews.com It shouldn't fall to armed Americans to take on the White House militia because the governor can't use the National Guard to force ICE out of Minnesota, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News After the second…
(2026-01-27). Xi, Finland PM Discuss Multipolar Order and China-EU Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's President Xi Jinping met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Tuesday, pledging that Beijing is ready to work with Helsinki to uphold a U.N.-centred international system and promote a multipolar world based on economic globalisation, according to the state news agency Xinhua. Xi also encouraged Finland to play a constructive role in fostering …
(2026-01-27). What's next for Belarusian ruble? Central Bank weighs in. eng.belta.by The situation with the exchange rate of the Belarusian ruble is currently stable, Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian National Bank Roman Golovchenko said in an interview with the First News TV channel, BelTA has learned.
(2026-01-27). HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has launched the Maktab system to keep full digital records of students, tracking their enrolment, grades, transcripts, and degrees, Minister of State for Federal Education Wajiha Qamar said on Monday. | Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the system, launched under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) framework, will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, with plans to extend it to all public universities in the country. | "Under this system, complete data of every student, from enrolment to degree, will be available. This will save time and ensure transparenc…
(2026-01-27). DLR cleaners will strike alongside City Hall outsourcing protest. thecanary.co 
Outsourced cleaners will strike alongside a protest at Transport for London's (TfL) Board meeting on 4 February. This will increase pressure on mayor Sadiq Khan over outsourcing and democratic control of the capital's transport system. Outsourcing cleaners The protest, starting at 9.30am at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE, comes amid ongoing strike […] | By
(2026-01-27). Meet Vijay Ubale: AIMIM Group Leader in Mumbai Mahanagar Palika. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has appointed Vijay Tatoba Ubale as the Party's Group Leader (Gut Neta) in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Mumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC).
(2026-01-27). India and Russia Creating Framework to Reach $100 Billion Trade Target – Envoy. infobrics.org New Delhi has a detailed plan with Moscow to diversify trade dominated by energy and defense, the Indian ambassador has said…
(2026-01-27). Snopkov praises Belarus-China economic cooperation results over 10 years. eng.belta.by Over the past ten years, Belarus has tripled its trade with China and doubled its exports to the country, First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said at a meeting to discuss cooperation with China hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-01-27). US dollar: 'Wounded hegemon' or secure as most powerful currency on earth? aljazeera.com Faced with Trump's tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.
(2026-01-27). Western leaders step up engagement with China amid global uncertainty. ecns.cn Western leaders have stepped up diplomatic and economic engagement with China in recent weeks, signaling a renewed focus on ties with the world's second-largest economy.
(2026-01-27). Your Party members hit with unsolicited texts, after WhatsApp leak. thecanary.co 
An official Your Party supporter WhatsApp-based group exposed more than 1,600 user phone numbers. The numbers were then used by candidates in Your Party's 'CEC' elections to send unsolicited campaign texts. The group — set up for the party's conference last November — was promoted by their interim leadership — comprising 'independent group' MPs, Jeremy […] | By
(2026-01-27). From the Late Mark Tully, BBC Legendary India Correspondent, to "Clickbait Media" globalresearch.ca On 25 January 2026, Mark Tully died at age 90. Tully, the BBC's legendary India correspondent, represented a particular breed of British writer: educated at Marlborough and Cambridge, publicly modest but quietly assured in his right to interpret 'India' for …
(2026-01-27). French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15. aljazeera.com President Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a 'major step' to protect French children and teenagers.
(2026-01-27). Dollar Dips Amid Global Economic Tensions and Potential Currency Interventions. devdiscourse.com The United States dollar sank to its lowest point in nearly four years on Tuesday, triggering concerns about possible currency interventions by U.S. and Japanese authorities. Market watchers are also focused on this week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision, amid burgeoning U.S. political and economic tensions.
(2026-01-27). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.
(2026-01-27). The Old Order way: holding on by letting go. anabaptistworld.org Recently at a Walmart in Lancaster County, Pa., I observed an Old Order Amish mother with several school-age children in tow. It was Halloween season, and as they walked past costumes of witches and skeletons, one of the children wandered over to get a better look.
(2026-01-27). China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand. tribune.com.pk 
Power sector emissions in China and India fell simultaneously for the first time in more than five decades in 2025, as rapid expansion of clean energy met rising electricity demand, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. | The two countries are the world's largest coal users and accounted for 93% of the increase in global carbon dioxide emissions from power generation over the decade to 2024. However, the report said record additions of renewable energy capacity helped curb emissions from electricity generation last year. | China's power sector emissions declined by 40 millio…
(2026-01-27). Maharashtra Class 10 (SSC) 2026 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th SSC) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-27). Video: They Are Planning a Complete Financial Lockdown. Whitney Webb's 2026 Warning. globalresearch.ca One blink, and your identity unlocks a programmable wallet.
(2026-01-27). The presidential hopefuls seeking support from Colombia's united leftist front. colombiareports.com 
Multiple left-wing parties have formalized the participation in a multipartite primary election that seeks a unified candidate in Colombia's presidential election later this year. Among the candidates of the "Front For Life" coalition are two politicians, Ivan Cepeda and Daniel Quintero, who took part in the primary of the largest of the leftist parties, the …
(2026-01-27). BSEH Haryana 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 out. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), has released online 2026 date sheet and time table of Class 10 (Secondary or Matric) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams on its official website.
(2026-01-27). Over 20 MAZ-based utility vehicles delivered to Russia's Samara Oblast. eng.belta.by Minsk Automobile Plant is one of Belarus' largest enterprises for the production of trucks, dump trucks, special equipment, and chassis.
(2026-01-27). China, OIC vow to deepen partnership. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with visiting Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing on Monday.Han expressed appreciation for the OIC and Taha's commitment to advancing relations with China, and voiced the hope that Islamic countries would continue to firmly support China on Xinjiang-related issues and the Taiwan question.
(2026-01-27). How sidewalk repair contractors fix trip hazards and liability risks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb vs Modi. ummid.com If Mughal actions are interpreted as political acts to assert imperial authority, can Modi's actions also be seen as an attempt to assert personal authority and project himself as the public face of crony capitalism?
(2026-01-27). Yemen cut off from aid as humanitarian crisis deepens. newarab.com 
As Yemen joins countries like Sudan in being In recent weeks, the United Nations (UN) has
(2026-01-27). Driven by climate change, devastating winter storm kills at least 29 across the US. wsws.org A huge winter storm blanketed more than half of the lower 48 US states, beginning on Friday and bringing subfreezing temperatures, snow, ice, freezing rain and devastation to hundreds of millions of people from New Mexico to New England.
(2026-01-27). RMT announces three-day strike at West Marina depot in Hastings. thecanary.co 
Rail workers are taking 3 days strike action from 28 January after greedy Southeastern bosses left them thousands of pounds short every year. The action will take place at West Marina depot in St Leonards, near Hastings. Safety critical workers at West Marina depot RMT members working as Shunter Driver Team Leaders at West Marina […] | By
(2026-01-27). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.
(2026-01-27). Sindh cabinet forms sub-committee, approves compensation for Gul Plaza victims. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh cabinet on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the Gul Plaza tragedy and approved a comprehensive compensation and relief package for the victims, while forming a sub-committee to review the inquiry report into the incident. | The sub-committee, headed by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, includes provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon, Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed Ghani and Ziaul-Hassan Lanjar. It will examine the findings of an inquiry committee led by the Karachi commissioner and decide on further action based on its report. | The cabinet approved compensation of Rs10 million for the families of those…
(2026-01-27). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-27). Schoolchildren from Belarus, Russia create handwritten copy of book about Brest Fortress defenders. eng.belta.by Schoolchildren and teachers from Belarus and Russia have created a handwritten copy of Boris Vasilyev's book about the defenders of the Brest Fortress "His Name Was Not Listed".
(2026-01-27). Trumpism, but make it Australian: One Nation's migration fantasy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). ICE Is at War with the United States. davidswanson.org The U.S. government has the world's most expensive military waging wars around the world. It also now has a military aimed at the United States itself. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has a budget larger than any military in the world except 12. It has military weaponry and vehicles. It has military training from the …
(2026-01-27). Spotting Conspiracy Talk: A Linguistic Guide for the Digital Age. counterpunch.org 
While we may be most familiar with modern-day conspiracy theories about government intelligence, unidentified flying objects, anti-vaccination, COVID-19, and more, conspiracy theories have existed for centuries. In July of AD 64, the great fire of Rome destroyed two-thirds of the city-state—which had a population of around 2 million—resulting in widespread death and homelessness. Despite several contributing factors such as
(2026-01-27). Small Town Politics Imbued with Arrested Development, Retrograde Thinking and a Whole Lotta MAGA. dissidentvoice.org 
Listen here to our talk, airing on my radio show, Finding Fringe: Voices from the Edge. It is a microsm of AmeriKKKa's large and small communities. Heidi Lambert was voted into Waldport, Oregon's volunteer mayoral position but was fired, then had to file a state ethics complaint, and now those fifth graders are running a …
(2026-01-27). Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer over 'hate speech' against Islam. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Australia has canceled the visa of an Israeli influencer over his controversial verbal attacks against Islam, report news media. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke cancelled the visa of Sammy Yahood hours before his flight to Australia, according to Sky News. He was scheduled to visit Australia and speak at major events in…
(2026-01-27). UK authorities arrest 86 protesters demanding the release of Palestine Action prisoners. radiohc.cu 
In Britain, at least 86 protesters were arrested on the grounds of a London jail as they gathered to demand the release of Palestine Action political prisoners. The protest also focused on Palestine Action political prisoner Muhammad Umer Khalid, who is 22 years old and relaunched his hunger strike about two weeks ago. He had initially been on hunger strike since November, briefly pausing in December due to severe health complications. | Videos of the protest at West London's Wormwood Scrubs jail shows police shoving protesters to the ground and handcuffing them. | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — 2026/01/11: Hung…
(2026-01-27). Bodies filled Iran hospital after protest crackdown, film shows. newarab.com New footage following nationwide protests in The
(2026-01-27). Starmer's ground rent cap for leaseholders ignores extortionate service charges. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has announced that the government will be capping ground rent for leaseholders at £250 per year. @keirstarmerExclusive: We are capping ground rents for everyone‚ô¨ original sound — Keir Starmer The draft legislation states: The government intends to introduce a legislative cap on ground rents of £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn after […] | By
(2026-01-27). Kaiser Oakland UNAC/UHCP Healthcare Workers Strike For Staffing & Wages. indybay.org Thirty two thousand healthcare workers from California Kaiser who are members of UNAC/UHCP which is affiliated to AFSCME went out indefinitely on an unfair labor strike and spoke out at the picket line in Oakland about the dangerous conditions at the hospitals due to lack of staffing and wages that are not retaining. They spoke out at the Oakland picket line on 1/26/26. Kaiser has a long history of fraud and refusing to provide proper staffing for patients including those with mental health problems.
(2026-01-27). Why Climate Change Is Making Greenland a Global Hotspot. thinktank.pk Greenland, the world's largest island and home to a massive ice sheet covering 80% of its land, stands at the epicenter of two converging crises in 2026: accelerating climate change and intensifying military activity driven by great-power competition. As global warming thaws permafrost, opens new Arctic shipping routes, and exposes vast mineral resources, the island's …
(2026-01-27). Trump National Defense Strategy calls for US domination of Western Hemisphere. wsws.org The Trump administration released its 2026 National Defense Strategy on Thursday, a 34-page document that openly proclaims American military domination of North and South America as a platform for global war.
(2026-01-27). Local Labour activists demand Starmer reverses Burnham decision. thecanary.co 
As highlighted by Clive Lewis, local Labour members in Gorton & Denton are set to demand that the party allows Andy Burnham to stand: Members of a party that calls itself democratic are asking for something very simple: democracy. When your main political opponent is authoritarian, that isn't optional. It's foundational. Labour can win this […] | By
(2026-01-27). As old alliances crumble, Germany must find new partners, economy minister declares. moderndiplomacy.eu Germany's economy minister, Katherina Reiche, stated that the country needs to seek new partners due to changing global relations and worsening ties with the United States, which are leading to painful import tariffs. She indicated that while traditional alliances are important, it is also essential to explore partnerships with regions such as South America, India, …
(2026-01-27). KYAGULANYI: I'm still being hunted by Muhoozi. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NUP Leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has said that he is still being hunted by Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Museveni, to harm him. Since the 16th of this month, Kyagulanyi and the CDF have been exchanging words via …
(2026-01-27). Reform UK embarrassed as Trump throws ICE under the bus. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, masked goons have been running amok in the US. Said goons work for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, and while their remit is to enforce immigration laws, they've been harassing entire cities since Donald Trump returned to power. Earlier this month, this saw them swarming Minnesota, with ICE agents […] | By
(2026-01-27). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-27). Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam. sanews.gov.za Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam | Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release excess water. | The Senteeko Dam, officially registered as My Own Dam and commonly known as Senteeko Dam, is at high risk of failure, following recent heavy rainfall in the region. | While interventions are underway, including the emergency spillway and sandbags placed to prevent overtopping, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned that it is too early to declare t…
(2026-01-27). Controversies Unfold: Discrepancies in DHS Accounts of Violent Incidents. devdiscourse.com Federal officials under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration face scrutiny as repeated discrepancies arise between their statements and video footage of violent encounters, including fatal shootings. The discrepancies have fueled skepticism about the credibility of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its commitment to transparency.
(2026-01-27). Colombia's far-right fractures further over "adulterated" primary result. colombiareports.com Far-right Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal and her husband, ranchers' federation chief Jose Felix Lafaurie, left the Democratic Center (CD), claiming that the far right party's primary result were "adulterated." In a letter to the party, the couple said "we don't want to continue" in the CD after Cabal gave up a spot on the Senate …
(2026-01-27). The 'Land of SRK', Tolstoy, and Soft Power: Cultural Diplomacy Powers Indo-Russian Relations. infobrics.org The latest issue of Russia Digest, titled 'Druzhba—Dosti' or friendship celebrates this bilateral relationship, indicating how these ties continue to strengthen over time through cultural engagement and enduring people-to-people connections…
(2026-01-27). Snopkov highlights key outcomes from 10 years of ties with China. eng.belta.by Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov named the top three results in Belarus-China economic cooperation over the past 10 years.
(2026-01-27). Saudi Arabia-UAE Conflict and Options for India. ummid.com The challenge for New Delhi is not choosing between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — but navigating a Gulf that is no longer strategically monolithic.
(2026-01-27). "Feels Like a Cover-Up" : Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Slams Trump Admin over Deadly ICE Crackdown. democracynow.org 
A federal judge in Minnesota heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit filed by city and state officials to halt Trump's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota. "The federal government cannot coerce us into doing it their way," says Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is part of the group that brought the lawsuit. As the Trump administration continues to obstruct local investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota this month, we speak to Ellison and Georgetown University law professor Stephen Vladeck to discuss state…
(2026-01-27). Art of the Greenland Deal. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Hunger striker: 'If Starmer wants me dead, he can come and do it himself'. thecanary.co 
22-year-old political prisoner Umer Khalid has ended his latest hunger- and thirst-strike after Wormwood Scrubs prison governor Amy Frost agreed to meet to discuss his prison conditions. After the meeting, Khalid received previously withheld mail and clothes, while punitive restrictions on visits, in place since July 2025, were also lifted. Khalid had been rushed to […] | By
(2026-01-27). Iran gears up for possible attack as US sends aircraft carrier, warships in Middle East. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Navy's Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group entered the United States Central Command region on Monday after being redirected from Indo-Pacific operations amid rising tensions with Iran. The move has sparked renewed speculation that US President Donald Trump may consider authorizing airstrikes against Tehran. | The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, transited the Strait of Malacca on January 19. It was escorted by three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers — USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-1…
(2026-01-27). US believes Hamas disarmament comes 'with some sort of amnesty'. newarab.com 
The United States believes The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, spoke to mark the return of the remains of the last Israeli captive held by Hamas. Israel and the United States are pressuring Hamas to disarm as part of a controversial plan in which
(2026-01-27). India, EU agree on 'mother of all' trade deals. aljazeera.com The deal, set to cover a quarter of the global GDP, will create a free trade zone of two ‚Äåbillion people.
(2026-01-27). Stop the cuts in real wages in Germany's public sector! For a nationwide strike movement against social cuts and war! wsws.org Public sector workers in Germany are striking amid huge workloads and declining real wages, but the unions are isolating their struggle. A successful fight requires breaking with the unions and building independent rank-and-file committees to unite with workers internationally.
(2026-01-27). US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East amid Iran tensions. geo.tv 
The USS Abraham Lincoln , a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US August 11, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-01-27). BRICS Award Laureate Salwa Bakr on Writing from the Margins and Exposing Soft Violence. infobrics.org Awarded the inaugural BRICS Literature Award, Egyptian novelist and critic Salwa Bakr reflects on writing from the margins, the hidden forms of violence embedded in social life, and literature's enduring role in confronting injustice…
(2026-01-27). Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in Fractured World. ummid.com The enhanced partnership between India and European Union (EU) is going to eliminate tariffs on more than 90% of traded goods, besides imparting a thrust to services and facilitate investments between the two sides.
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Japan eager to boost parliamentary, regional ties. eng.belta.by The meeting also discussed prospects for enhancing trade and economic interaction between the two countries, support for implementing joint economic projects, establishing cooperation between chambers of commerce and industry, and deepening scientific and technical collaboration.
(2026-01-27). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-27). Greece Seeks Cost Review to Revive Undersea Power Link to Cyprus. moderndiplomacy.eu Greece is hiring an external adviser to review costs for the stalled Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea power cable intended to link mainland Europe to Cyprus. The ‚Ǩ1.9 billion ($2.26 billion) project, partly funded by the European Union, has faced delays due to geopolitical tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and concerns over total costs, project …
(2026-01-27). Umer Khalid ends hunger strike over severe concerns for his health. thecanary.co 
Political prisoner Umer Khalid has ended his hunger- and thirst-strike as supporters declare victory and express severe concern for his health. A protest has been called for 3pm today outside the Ministry of Justice. It will demand freedom for Khalid and other 'Filton 24' prisoners who have been jailed for over a year and a […] | By
(2026-01-27). Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme | Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving agricultural economic growth. | The programme will support vegetable, grain and fodder production, as well as the provision of equipment and machinery, covering a total of 1 528 hectares of land across the province. | The investment forms part of commitments outlined in the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture's 2025/26 policy speech to revive irrigation schemes as a catalyst…
(2026-01-27). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-27). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-27). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Lavrov Exposed the Europeans' Plot to Subvert Trump's Ukrainian Peace Plan. globalresearch.ca Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's first press conference of the year in late January touched upon a lot of topics.
(2026-01-27). 'Frightening situation': Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence. aljazeera.com At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
(2026-01-27). British mining corp in the Philippines unleashes violence against locals activists stage sit-in at London office. thecanary.co 
Activists staged a sit-in at the London offices of Metals Exploration PLC on 26 January. This was in protest of human rights violations and environmental destruction linked to its subsidiary, Woggle Corporation, a British-owned mining company operating in the Philippines. Interestingly, in September 2025, Metals Exploration PLC listed its largest single shareholder as Reform UK […] | By
(2026-01-27). The Global Billionaire Steal: Wealth, Authoritarianism and Media. counterpunch.org 
It's official. This tormented, heated, traumatised planet is now home to over 3,000 billionaires. (That number was reached last year.) In October 2025, Elon Musk became the first man to have wealth exceeding half a trillion dollars. These developments could still take alongside the fact that one in four people across the globe face hunger. Oxfam's Resisting the Rule
(2026-01-27). U.S. Pushes Ukraine for Peace Deal with Russia Amid Security Guarantees Standoff. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, the United States has urged Ukraine to ink a peace deal with Russia as a prerequisite for U.S. security guarantees. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the conflict, which has persisted for four years.
(2026-01-27). Poll shows 50% of Labour voters have 'walked away'. thecanary.co 
(2026-01-27). China's UCAS unveils School of Space Exploration to support deep-space missions. ecns.cn The School of Space Exploration at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) was unveiled on Tuesday in Beijing, aiming to provide strong talent support for China's deep-space exploration and space science research.
(2026-01-27). Trump's tactical retreat in Minneapolis: The danger of dictatorship remains. wsws.org The tactical retreat on the part of the Trump administration is not an abandonment of its authoritarian course—It is a recalibration and regroupment.
(2026-01-27). China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan. ecns.cn All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been cancelled for February, according to DAST, a Chinese platform for traffic data analysis.
(2026-01-27). Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026: Collapse of Neoliberalism, Trade is Now a Weapon, "The End of Rules-Based Order" globalresearch.ca The end of the Pax Americana established after 1945 was officially acknowledged by both the leaders of finance capital and the elected leaders in Davos 26.
(2026-01-27). Museveni asks supreme court to dismiss Kasibante petition. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss with costs a petition filed by his rival, Robert Kasibante, challenging his victory in the 2026 presidential election, arguing that the petition is legally defective and unsupported by evidence. Museveni's response was filed on Monday by his lawyers, Usaama …
(2026-01-27). End of an Era: Will Danoff's Retirement Signals Change at Fidelity Contrafund. devdiscourse.com Renowned fund manager Will Danoff, who has been instrumental in securing college educations and retirements for millions of Americans, is set to retire as the lead manager of the Fidelity Contrafund at the end of 2026. The Boston-based company announced his retirement on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality. sanews.gov.za Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality | The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa. | The agreement recognises the complementary statutory mandates of the CHE, as the quality council for higher education, and the SAPC, as the statutory professional body responsible for regulating pharmacy education, training and professional practice in terms…
(2026-01-27). Pro-Palestinian app Upscrolled tops charts, as users flee pro-Zionist TikTok. thecanary.co 
UpScrolled, the social media app set up by Palestinians was created to avoid the Israel lobby's censorship-by-takeover of social media. Now, it is near the top of the app charts. This follows TikTok blocking all views of left-wing and anti-Zionist content. The Israel-donating, billionaire Ellison family's take-over of TikTok kicked in this week, after TikTok's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Reform's next Tory defector could be the least surprising yet. thecanary.co 
According to speculation, the next Tory to defect to Reform is none other than Katie Lam: Reform source: "Katie Lam is going to be one of the next Conservative MPs to defect to Reform UK. She's been on the fence for a while, but after seeing her closest allies join Reform, she feels like she's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Xi holds phone talks with Vietnam's To Lam. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held phone talks with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee.
(2026-01-27). Friday 1/30: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-27). AFT Wisconsin Statement About Alex J. Pretti ICE Out Now! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-27). Russia's State Duma ratifies agreement with Belarus to change credit repayment terms. eng.belta.by The Russian State Duma has approved a draft federal law "On the ratification of the agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Republic of Belarus on amending the conditions of certain Russia-Belarus intergovernmental agreements".
(2026-01-27). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-27). Banco Central de Cuba desmiente audio falso y asegura que servicios bancarios operan con normalidad. cubadebate.cu Un comunicado del Banco Central de Cuba desmiente y denuncia un audio difundido malintencionadamente en redes sociales, que afirma sobre el cese de los servicios bancarios en el país.
(2026-01-27). Cuba reitera apoyo a Georgia en mecanismo de derechos humanos. radiohc.cu Una delegación de Cuba intervino este lunes en el Examen Periódico Universal (EPU) de Georgia, realizado en la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra, y reiteró su respaldo al compromiso de ese país con el mecanismo internacional de derechos humanos. | Según publica el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex), la representación cubana formuló tres recomendaciones relacionadas con el fortalecimiento de políticas inclusivas para las personas con discapacidad, y el mantenimiento de medidas efectivas para reforzar la prevención y el enfrentamiento a la trata de personas. | La tercera sugerenc…
(2026-01-27). Decomisan 121 kilos de especies protegidas en aeropuerto de Holguín con destino a Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de la Oficina Nacional de Regulación y Seguridad Ambiental
| en Holguín, informaron que oficiales de la Aduana en el Aeropuerto Internacional "Frank País" decomisaron un cargamento de 121 kilogramos de especies marinas protegidas, que una pareja intentaba sacar clandestinamente del país con destino a Estados Unidos.
(2026-01-27). Declaración de independencia de los Estados Unidos øAlgo que celebrar? cubadebate.cu El próximo 4 de julio, se cumplen 250 años de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos, firmada en 1776. Se trata del documento que dio origen conceptual al supuesto credo político, ideológico y moral con el que nació esa nación, hoy caracterizada por su gran tamaño, su potencial económico y tecnológico, su poderío militar y la agresividad con que históricamente ha impuesto y aun hoy impone su voluntad a naciones y pueblos más pequeños, pobres e indefensos.
(2026-01-27). Declaración de independencia de los Estados Unidos øAlgo que celebrar? cubadebate.cu El próximo 4 de julio, se cumplen 250 años de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos, firmada en 1776. Se trata del documento que dio origen conceptual al supuesto credo político, ideológico y moral con el que nació esa nación, hoy caracterizada por su gran tamaño, su potencial económico y tecnológico, su poderío militar y la agresividad con que históricamente ha impuesto y aun hoy impone su voluntad a naciones y pueblos más pequeños, pobres e indefensos.
(2026-01-27). Editorial: La Junta de Genocidio de Trump. workers.org En noviembre de 2025, el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas votó a favor de una propuesta, presentada por el presidente Donald Trump, para establecer una ´Junta de Paz ª que gobernara Palestina. La propuesta se aprobó con 13 votos a favor y dos abstenciones, las de China y Rusia. . . . |
(2026-01-27). Evocan en Cuba antiimperialismo de la Marcha de las Antorchas. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda destacó desde su perfil en Facebook que la Marcha de las Antorchas (27 de enero) constituye un llamado a la acción y a la reflexión sobre el legado de José Martí (1853-1895), en especial su visión universal expresada en la frase "Patria es humanidad". | El dirigente recordó que el Apóstol de la independencia publicó esa idea el 26 de enero de 1895 en el periódico Patria, y subrayó que su pensamiento trasciende fronteras al concebir la patria como extensión de la humanidad. | La Marcha…
(2026-01-27). En Cuba anuncian los premios Nicolás Guillén y Alejo Carpentier 2025. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro y la editorial Letras Cubanas dieron a conocer este lunes los escritores galardonados en las últimas convocatorias de los premios Alejo Carpentier y Nicolás Guillén, tras las deliberaciones de sus respectivos jurados, integrados por destacadas figuras de la literatura cubana. | El Premio Nicolás Guillén de Poesía fue otorgado de manera unánime a Edurman Mariño Cuenca por su obra "Objeto social", presentada bajo el seudónimo de Leopold Bloom. | El jurado, presidido por Alex Pausides Aguilar e integrado por Lourdes González Herrero y Aristides Vega Chapú, destacó la singularidad de su…
(2026-01-27). La sonrisa de los niños de Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu 
Unos mil profesionales de la salud de Cuba han laborado en Zimbabwe desde que en 1987, comenzó a prestar servicios una brigada médica en ciudades como Harare y Bulawayo, que atiende patologías complejas y realiza intervenciones quirúrgicas difíciles. | Ese contingente forma parte de los 605 mil profesionales médicos que han prestado cooperación en 165 países desde Argelia en mayo de 1963, en zonas lejanas de las grandes urbes y de difícil acceso. En Bulawayo trabaja la psquiatra Zulema Pérez Castallón en el Ingutsheni Central Hospital y reconoce que los principales problemas de salud enfrentados son las psicosis…
(2026-01-27). Empleo informal, un fenómeno que gana terreno en Argentina. radiohc.cu En Argentina, bajo el gobierno del presidente Javier Milei, el mercado laboral ha sufrido un duro golpe. El empleo informal ha crecido a pasos agigantados en los últimos dos años, lo que trae aparejado más ciudadanos sin estabilidad económica y sin protección social. | Desde que Milei llegó a la Casa Rosada, en diciembre de 2023, se han perdido en la nación suramericana unos 300 mil empleos formales. En la actualidad la informalidad se sitúa en un 43%, uno de los índices más alto de los últimos tiempos. | Esta alarmante cifra significa que casi seis millones de argentinos se desempeñan en el mercado laboral infor…
(2026-01-27). FIFA Drops 2027 Women's World Cup Emblem Sonic Identity in Rio. thinktank.pk 
FIFA has ignited the countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027‚Ñ¢ with a spectacular, samba-charged launch on the sun-drenched sands of Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro. The football world witnessed Brazil embrace its role as the first South American host nation for the women's global showpiece, blending iconic beach vibes, pulsating rhythms, street art, …
(2026-01-27). Cuba como alegoría política en los videojuegos. cubadebate.cu Este estudio demuestra que la industria del videojuego transnacional utiliza a Cuba como alegoría política para fijar estereotipos sobre el socialismo y normalizar lecturas ideológicas del país. A partir de una muestra de títulos recientes, identificamos patrones narrativos recurrentes (distopía, Guerra Fría, "decorado neutral", burla y violencia simbólica) y explicamos por qué estas representaciones, al repetirse y masificarse, operan como dispositivo cultural que condiciona la percepción pública y legitima las sanciones y la presión externa.
(2026-01-27). La sonrisa de los niños de Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Unos mil profesionales de la salud de Cuba han laborado en Zimbabwe desde que en 1987, comenzó a prestar servicios una brigada médica en ciudades como Harare y Bulawayo, que atiende patologías complejas y realiza intervenciones quirúrgicas difíciles. | Ese contingente forma parte de los 605 mil profesionales médicos que han prestado cooperación en 165 países desde Argelia en mayo de 1963, en zonas lejanas de las grandes urbes y de difícil acceso. En Bulawayo trabaja la psquiatra Zulema Pérez Castallón en el Ingutsheni Central Hospital y reconoce que los principales problemas de salud enfrentados son las psicosis…
(2026-01-27). One More in the Name of Oil and Empire. counterpunch.org 
Trouble follows oil like a shimmering slick, challenging the ideals of a presumed enlightened world. Ever since Edwin Drake's famous first find in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, the dirty side to oil rarely receives attention. A systematic disregard for others is standard in an industry that favours extraction over regulation, speed above safety, and profits before people. In the race to power the world, oil makes its own rules whatever the cost, including waging war to achieve its ends. To support a de facto post-World War Pax Americana, it is no coincidence US military incursions are connected to the world'
(2026-01-27). Cuba como alegoría política en los videojuegos. cubadebate.cu Este estudio demuestra que la industria del videojuego transnacional utiliza a Cuba como alegoría política para fijar estereotipos sobre el socialismo y normalizar lecturas ideológicas del país. A partir de una muestra de títulos recientes, identificamos patrones narrativos recurrentes (distopía, Guerra Fría, "decorado neutral", burla y violencia simbólica) y explicamos por qué estas representaciones, al repetirse y masificarse, operan como dispositivo cultural que condiciona la percepción pública y legitima las sanciones y la presión externa.
(2026-01-27). En Cuba anuncian los premios Nicolás Guillén y Alejo Carpentier 2025. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro y la editorial Letras Cubanas dieron a conocer este lunes los escritores galardonados en las últimas convocatorias de los premios Alejo Carpentier y Nicolás Guillén, tras las deliberaciones de sus respectivos jurados, integrados por destacadas figuras de la literatura cubana. | El Premio Nicolás Guillén de Poesía fue otorgado de manera unánime a Edurman Mariño Cuenca por su obra "Objeto social", presentada bajo el seudónimo de Leopold Bloom. | El jurado, presidido por Alex Pausides Aguilar e integrado por Lourdes González Herrero y Aristides Vega Chapú, destacó la singularidad de su…
(2026-01-27). No Fast-track for Ukraine Austrian Chancellor. globalresearch.ca Apparently, the possible facilitated entry of Ukraine into the EU is not accepted by all members of the bloc. In a recent statement, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker severely criticized the "accelerated" accession process for Ukraine, advocating for equal procedures between …
(2026-01-27). ICS convoca al Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) de la República de Cuba convocó a la segunda edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026, máxima distinción que otorga anualmente a profesionales del sector, precisó la institución desde su página web. | El galardón reconoce la trayectoria de personas naturales cubanas, en activo o jubiladas, por su obra de la vida en los ámbitos organizacional, mediático y comunitario, así como en procesos de formación, superación e investigación vinculados a la comunicación social. | Las nominaciones serán presentadas por las Direcciones de Información y Comuni…
(2026-01-27). Empleo informal, un fenómeno que gana terreno en Argentina. radiohc.cu En Argentina, bajo el gobierno del presidente Javier Milei, el mercado laboral ha sufrido un duro golpe. El empleo informal ha crecido a pasos agigantados en los últimos dos años, lo que trae aparejado más ciudadanos sin estabilidad económica y sin protección social. | Desde que Milei llegó a la Casa Rosada, en diciembre de 2023, se han perdido en la nación suramericana unos 300 mil empleos formales. En la actualidad la informalidad se sitúa en un 43%, uno de los índices más alto de los últimos tiempos. | Esta alarmante cifra significa que casi seis millones de argentinos se desempeñan en el mercado laboral infor…
(2026-01-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-27). New donation from the Hatuey Project for Cuban children with cancer. radiohc.cu 
The Hatuey solidarity project, from the United States, delivered its eighth donation of cytostatic drugs and other medications for children with cancer, an effort that will continue according to its coordinator and dear friend, Gloria la Riva, who stated: "We are committed forever, Cuba will not give up, and neither will we."