(2026-01-13). Donald Trump's $6 Trillion Tax Hike and Increase in Military Spending. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump is now apparently planning to request a $600 billion increase in annual military spending starting in October, financed by another huge jump in import taxes (tariffs). I said "apparently" since it's not clear that he thinks he has to request authority for this spending increase or massive tax hike from Congress.
(2026-01-13). Trump to Venezuelans: Give Me Your Oil, Obey My Commands or Die! counterpunch.org 
In the aftermath of President Trump's deadly military attack on Venezuela and his abduction and rendition of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia, Trump is now giving the Venezuelan Chavista regime a simple choice: Obey my commands and give me your oil, or die from death by starvation and illness. According to an article in
(2026-01-13). Israeli government accuses Haaretz of enemy in citing Gaza reporting. haaretz.com The state submitted an affidavit to the High Court of Justice in response to petitions against the decision to terminate its ties with the newspaper. It also accused Haaretz of 'defaming the state … and the Zionist enterprise as a whole'…
(2026-01-13). Six Reasons Why Netanyahu is Prolonging Gaza, ME Conflicts. ummid.com The war on Gaza is not merely a military campaign, it is the linchpin holding together Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival, ideological project, and regional ambitions — one he appears determined to keep firmly in place.
(2026-01-13). Maersk navigates Red Sea route again as Gaza ceasefire holds. newarab.com 
reuters.com (2026-01-13). At least two supertankers depart Venezuelan waters carrying oilAt least two supertankers, not under sanctions, were departing Venezuelan waters on Monday carrying crude, according to monitoring service Tankertrackers.com and shipping records from state-run company PDVSA seen by Reuters.
(2026-01-13). Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk: Portrait of a young Palestinian artist targeted for death by the IDF. wsws.org Gaza journalists, like Fatima, face extreme, often fatal, risks under blockade and during assaults, including murder, injury, harassment and starvation while trying to report.
(2026-01-13). Israel's attacks on Gaza intensify, as freezing temperatures cost more lives. peoplesdispatch.org Three months after At least A woman also sust…
(2026-01-13). Israel steps up Gaza demolitions as wall collapse kills four. newarab.com 
According to the
(2026-01-13). Gaza's Weather Bullet-in . newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-01-13). Thursday 1/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-13). Sunday 2/22: Virtual screening of film: "Tala – A Palm Tree from Gaza" indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/exiled-not……
(2026-01-13). Freedom For President Maduro: Ninth Consecutive Brooklyn Rally. popularresistance.org Demonstrators convened for the ninth consecutive night to express their unwavering support for the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, the First Combatant Cilia Flores. The protest, held despite low temperatures, called for their immediate liberation, as reported by teleSUR correspondent Henry Camelo from the United States. | Participants reiterated their conviction that the detention constitutes a kidnapping, asserting that President Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores must be freed without delay. They condemned the United States for using pretexts to invade Venezuela, ultimately aiming to seize its na…
(2026-01-13). A surreal start of 2026: When one president seizes another, next target — Greenland>. ecns.cn At the very start of 2026, a president was seized by another president. Can anyone imagine such a surreal opening to the new year? The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela on Jan. 3, seizing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Maduro made his first appearance Monday morning at a New York courthouse.
(2026-01-13). We're Being Lied To On A Massive Scale About Events In Venezuela. popularresistance.org On January 3, the Trump administration authorized a large-scale military invasion in Venezuela that killed one hundred people. The US bombed infrastructure in and around Caracas, and in other states, and kidnapped President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant (aka First Lady) Cilia Flores. Outright lies are being reported in the corporate media on a massive scale to justify crimes committed by the US military and to mislead the public. Clearing the FOG speaks with activist and policy analyst Leonardo Flores. Flores addresses many of the common myths and provides the facts you need to understand that President Madu…
(2026-01-13). Protest at Richmond Chevron. indybay.org No Trump-Chevron Theft of Venezuela's Oil…
(2026-01-13). White House threatens "lethal force" against Iran. wsws.org Nine days after launching an assault on Venezuela that killed over 100 people and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro, the Trump administration is openly threatening strikes against Iran, using as a pretext mass protests that have erupted across the country.
(2026-01-13). Free Chantal Anicoche! End U.S. intervention from Venezuela to the Philippines! workers.org 
Resist U.S.-led War of Seattle posted the following statement on Jan. 10, 2026. On January 1, 2026, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) deployed four attack helicopters that dropped 12 bombs, followed by continuous aerial strafing for several hours, terrorizing the peasant and Indigenous Mangyan communities in Barangay Cabacao, . . . |
(2026-01-13). We're Always Told That Everyone In The Empire-Targeted Nation Hates Their Government. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | The regime change supporter's favorite trick is to pretend the people in the targeted country are an ideological monolith. All Iranians hate their government, all Venezuelans wanted freedom from Maduro, etc. They do this constantly. | Thing is, it requires them to dehumanize the very population they're claiming to care about. They need to pretend the people in the empire-targeted nation are these weird creatures with some kind of Pluribus-style ali…
(2026-01-13). 'Will take years for America's credibility to recover': Matt Duss on Trump's Venezuela operation. hindustantimes.com In this episode of the Hindustan Times podcast, Matt Duss sits down with Shashank Mattoo to discuss Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela. Duss states that the intervention does real damage to America's standing on the world stage and to international law. Duss and Mattoo also discuss the impact of the intervention on Russia, China, India and the rest of the world.
(2026-01-13). Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Takes London. indybay.org Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Rallied in London…
(2026-01-13). Tuesday 1/13: Trump Fascism Seizes Venezuelan President,Says Going to Run Country & Threatens World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-13). Posthumous Tribute to Fallen Combatants in Venezuela. radiohc.cu The remains of the 32 combatants killed in the criminal attack against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela will be received this Thursday in Havana with military and popular honors, marking the beginning of a National Day of Tribute that will culminate with their burial on Friday in their hometowns. | This was reported in a statement from the Revolutionary Government during the prime-time television news broadcast. | Due to its importance, we are publishing the statement in its entirety. | Information from the Revolutionary Government regarding…
(2026-01-13). Hundreds in Philly rally for Venezuela despite rain. workers.org 
Hundreds of activists from 32 community and political groups rallied and marched on Jan. 10 in Philadelphia, despite steady rain, to demand: "No War Against Venezuela!" "Release Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores!" and "End Sanctions!" and other threats to Venezuela's sovereignty. — Report and photo by Joe Piette |
(2026-01-13). US is a Threat to the Whole World. indybay.org For months, a fleet of US warships, including aircraft carriers and air force, unprecedented in decades, has been cruising the Caribbean. It is threatening Venezuela under the pretext of a blatant accusation of "drug trafficking" by the government, even going so far as to seize tankers carrying Venezuelan oil in violation of international law. This war has already claimed hundreds of lives…
(2026-01-13). Trump's plans to plunder Venezuela's oil. workers.org 
Within 24 hours of the outrageous Jan. 3 U.S. attack on Venezuela — with the kidnapping of its socialist leaders President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores on phony drug smuggling charges — President Donald Trump blurted out the truth. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump boasted: "We need . . . |
(2026-01-13). Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez Announces Cabinet Changes, Meets With European Officials. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Coronado replaces Ricardo Molina, who had been in charge of this office since February 2025. Regarding Coronado, Rodríguez said he will continue the "supreme objective of developing ecosocialism as a fundamental strategic line of our revolut…
(2026-01-13). Shame on The UN: Ratifying Genocide, Legitimating the Trump Plan. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note; This essay in modified form was published on December 29, 2025 in CounterPunch. The January 3 acts of US aggression against Venezuela and kidnapping of its elected President followed by an indictment in US Federal Court on charges of narco-terrorism. Rationalized as a 'law enforcement' undertaking by apologists rather than viewed as 'aggression' …
(2026-01-13). Candid Imperialism: Trump, Racketeering and Venezuelan Oil. counterpunch.org 
It usually takes archival digging, the golden gaffe, an ill-considered remark and occasional spells of candour by those in power, to admit that the United States has, in common with other imperial powers, brutal ambitions. An example of the latter was General Smedley Butler who, at his death in 1940, had become the most decorated Marine
(2026-01-13). Washington's war on sovereignty and development in Venezuela. liberationnews.org 
The war on Venezuela is a war on the very idea that the people of the Global South can convert their wealth into sovereignty, and sovereignty into a different future.
(2026-01-13). Comicomment: Wings clipped, Latin America left to suffer. ecns.cn As a left-leaning country, Venezuela has maintained an anti-U.S. stance from Chávez to Maduro, making it a constant target of Washington. In recent years, the United States has intensified pressure through aid cuts, tariffs and sanctions, seeking to reassert regional dominance. The latest military action is simply an escalation of unilateralism and power politics.
(2026-01-13). Sociedad civil cubana reitera rechazo a agresión contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
La sociedad civil cubana debatió y condenó este lunes las consecuencias para la región y el orden internacional de la agresión militar perpetrada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero en Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El panel ´La agresión imperialista a Venezuela, el rol del derecho y la región de América Latina y El Caribe como zona de paz ª analizó dichos temas en la Sala Manuel Galich, de la Casa de Las Américas. | Especialistas disertaron sobre los hechos desde distintas aristas, en especial lo relacionado con las graves violaciones que supone a…
(2026-01-13). Sociedad civil cubana reitera rechazo a agresión contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu La sociedad civil cubana debatió y condenó este lunes las consecuencias para la región y el orden internacional de la agresión militar perpetrada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero en Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El panel ´La agresión imperialista a Venezuela, el rol del derecho y la región de América Latina y El Caribe como zona de paz ª analizó dichos temas en la Sala Manuel Galich, de la Casa de Las Américas. | Especialistas disertaron sobre los hechos desde distintas aristas, en especial lo relacionado con las graves violaciones que supone a…
(2026-01-13). Cuba informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Información del Gobierno Revolucionario sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. | En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana, recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo. | Al concluir, serán trasladados por la Avenida Rancho Boyeros hasta…
(2026-01-13). Gobierno Revolucionario informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo.
(2026-01-13). Cuba informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Información del Gobierno Revolucionario sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. | En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana, recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo. | Al concluir, serán trasladados por la Avenida Rancho Boyeros hasta…
(2026-01-13). Gobierno Revolucionario informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo.
(2026-01-13). Cuba y Venezuela: Cuando el imperialismo deja de disimular. cubadebate.cu La historia tiene momentos en que el imperialismo deja de hablar en voz baja y actúa sin pudor. El escenario actual que enfrentan Venezuela y Cuba es uno de esos momentos. No se trata de una coyuntura más, ni de una escalada retórica, es una ofensiva articulada, consciente y peligrosa, que combina presión económica, cerco energético, asfixia financiera y guerra comunicacional.
(2026-01-13). Over 6 Million Children Return to School in Venezuela (+Diplomatic Relations). orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez attended the start of the second term of the 2025-2026 school year nationwide on Monday, January 12. Over six million children returned to their academic activities around Venezuela. | During the day, Rodríguez inaugurated the state-of-the-art Pedro Camejo National School, designed for 106 students in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state. The acting president also oversaw the simultaneous inauguration of 11 other schools, bringing the total number of new and renovated school centers to 1,725 nationwide. | The acting president emphasised that, in response to recent US military…
(2026-01-13). Renee Good and the Spirit of Resistance. counterpunch.org He's taught in his school from the start by the rule That the laws are with him to protect his white skin To keep up his hate so he never thinks straight 'Bout the shape that he's in—but it ain't him to blame He's only a pawn in their game. —Bob Dylan ICE agent Jonathan
(2026-01-13). Drone strike on military base kills 27 in central Sudan: source. ecns.cn At least 27 people were killed and 73 others wounded on Monday in a drone strike on a military base in the city of Sinja in Sudan's central Sinnar State, according to a government source.
(2026-01-13). UAE passenger rail to link major cities, remote regions from 2026. geo.tv 
(2026-01-13). 'Masterclass In Poor Governance': What Was The Board's Role In The End Of Adelaide Writers Week? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This afternoon, Adelaide Writers Week was cancelled for 2026 less than a week after Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah was disinvited by the Adelaide …
(2026-01-13). International Tricontinental Congress begins in Havana. radiohc.cu The International Congress "60 Years After the Tricontinental: Context, Impact, Legacy, and Future" began Monday in the Cuban capital with the participation of more than 200 academics representing 27 countries. | The event, hosted by the University of Havana (UH) for three days, includes 43 planned conferences and discussions, in which topics related to anti-imperialism, South-South solidarity, and the emergence of movements such as the Non-Aligned Movement will be debated. | "From the Aula Magna of the UH, which has witnessed numerous events, we condemn the aggression of the U.S. government against the Bolivaria…
(2026-01-13). Somalis under attack, ICE murder: What's happening in Minnesota. newarab.com 
On Wednesday morning, In the weeks leading up to Good's killing, there had been a growing panic in the right-wing media over fraud at Somali dayca…
(2026-01-13). The Source Keeper Season 3 | Episode 1: The Whispers of Mountains and Rivers. ecns.cn This episode tells the story of Ju Zhaxi Sang'e, known as the "Bird Lama", who embarked on a lifelong journey of ecological protection in the core area of Nianbaoyuze — starting from bird-watching in his childhood, moving on to painting birds, and then devoting himself to bird protection before stepping into ecological conservation.
(2026-01-13). WWP letter to U.N. special rapporteur regarding human rights in Cuba. workers.org 
TO: Special Rapporteur of Unilateral Coercive Measures [Alena Douhan] FROM: Workers World Party, New York, U.S. Re: Visit to Cuba 11-14 November 2025 Date: 5 November 2025 Dear Ms. Douhan: You have sent out a Call for Input on the "negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of . . . |
(2026-01-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-13). Saudi Arabia: Record Number of Executions in 2025. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Al-Safat Square, a location where public executions used to take place, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 18, 2022. | © 2022 Johannes Sadek/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images…
(2026-01-13). London murder rate hits lowest level in 11 years. ecns.cn London's Metropolitan Police service, which is known as the Met, said that in 2025, 97 homicides were recorded in the city that has a population of just under 10 million, the lowest figure since 2014.
(2026-01-13). Western media whitewashes deadly riots in Iran, relying on US govt-funded regime change NGOs. thegrayzone.com As deadly riots burn Iranian cities, Western media ignores the shocking wave of violence, turning instead to US government-funded NGOs for data. The one-sided portrayal has helped push Trump to the brink of authorizing renewed US attacks. Western media has ignored a growing trove of video evidence showing terrorist tactics deployed across Iran by protesters described by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as "largely peaceful." Recent videos published both by Iranian state media and anti-government forces reveal public lynchings …
(2026-01-13). Britain to implement law to curb deepfakes linked to Musk's Grok. ecns.cn Britain will enforce a new law banning the creation of non-consensual intimate images in response to public concerns over Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, BBC reported on Monday.
(2026-01-13). Why the US will fail to use Taiwan to counter China. scmp.com Last month, the United States announced its decision to sell advanced weapons amounting to US$11.1 billion to China's Taiwan region. The authorisation of the largest ever arms package to Taiwan since China and the US established diplomatic relations has seriously violated the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, severely undermined Chinese sovereignty and security interests, gravely interfered in China's internal affairs and sent the wrong signals to "Taiwan…
(2026-01-13). BJP's Open Dialogue with China: A Diplomatic Shift? devdiscourse.com The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held an open meeting with a Chinese delegation this week, emphasizing improved relations between India and China. This transparency was a point of contention as the party contrasted it with what they claim were secret talks by the Congress with Chinese officials.
(2026-01-13). Saturday 1/24: Introductory Lecture: Palestine and Palestinians Pre October 7th. indybay.org Albany Library – Edith Stone Room. 1247 Marin Ave. Albany…
(2026-01-13). Sunday 1/18: Palestinian West Bank: Siege and Resilience: Olive Harvest. indybay.org Palo Alto First Presbyterian Church | 1140 Cowper Street | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-01-13). SEP (Australia) holds well-attended meeting on Bondi terror attack. wsws.org Speakers Oscar Grenfell, Cheryl Crisp and chair Max Boddy exposed both the reactionary character of the mass shooting and the ruthless exploitation of the tragedy by the political establishment, led by state and federal Labor governments, as a pretext for a deepening assault on democratic rights.
(2026-01-13). "It's us against the executives" : Striking nurses in New York City speak from the picket line. wsws.org Strikers spoke about the conditions that have provoked the largest nurses' walkout the city has ever experienced.
(2026-01-13). This Is The Playbook The Iranian Regime Uses To Crack Down On Protests But Will It Work This Time? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In late December, Tehran's bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran's theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency.These protests quickly spread …
(2026-01-13). Exiled shah's son emerges as a rallying figure as Iranians protest. scmp.com Reza Pahlavi, who as a boy was groomed to be the next shah of imperial Iran but has spent nearly five decades in exile, has emerged as a rallying figure in the protests shaking the Islamic Republic. | The chant of "Pahlavi will come back!" has become a mantra for many of the protesters, while the US-based 65-year-old has urged nightly actions in video messages. | Pahlavi's prominence in the protest movement has surprised some observers.
(2026-01-13). Liverpool make hard work of 4-1 win. tribune.com.pk 
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunner and gave away a howler as Liverpool beat third-tier Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a home FA Cup fourth round clash with Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion. | The Hungarian opened Liverpool's account with a long-range screamer in the ninth minute after Barnsley's Davis Keillor-Dunn had bounced a header off the home upright inside the first 30 seconds. | Right back Jeremie Frimpong, on his FA Cup debut, unleashed a tremendous left-footed effort in the 36th to put Liverpool 2-0 up at a chilly Anfield. | Szoboszlai then veered from the sublime to the ridiculous in a…
(2026-01-13). Google Removes AI Answers That Pose Health Risks. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | By Alimat Aliyeva | Google has removed certain responses generated by its AI Reviews | feature after an investigation by The Guardian revealed that some | answers contained incorrect …
(2026-01-13). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 schedule shortens by one day. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shortened the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (JEE Main January 2026) schedule by one day, as per the latest notification.
(2026-01-13). Punjab-origin youth shot dead in Canada's Abbotsford, gang rivalry suspected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Punjabi youth of Canadian origin, hailing from Sudhar village in Ludhiana, was shot dead in West Abbotsford on Friday, reportedly as part of a continuing gang feud among drug traffickers in British Columbia. | Abbotsford's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) had previously confirmed that the killing was gang-related but had not disclosed the victim's identity. He has now been identified as 28-year-old Navpreet Singh Dhaliwal. Gangster Dony Bal—who has earlier claimed responsibility for the killings of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachaur and Sarpanch Jarmal Singh—has allegedly t…
(2026-01-13). Britain's regulator launches formal investigation into X over Grok. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | Britain's online safety regulator said on Monday it has opened a formal investigation into U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk's social media platform X under the country's Online Safety Act, citing concerns that the platform was used to create sexualised imagery of women and children. In a statement, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) …
(2026-01-13). Friday 1/16: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-13). Michael Klare: Radical Politics With Passion and Conviction. counterpunch.org 
Every movement needs researchers and writers who present technical matters in ways that activists and organizers can understand and apply. Michael Klare has been doing that for more than 50 years and especially since the War in Vietnam and the protests against it. A diligent reporter with a deep-seated curiosity, passion and conviction, Klare has
(2026-01-13). Report: Trump weighing strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, U.S. officials say. haaretz.com The Pentagon is reportedly presenting a wider range of strike options to Trump than before. The report comes after the U.S. president announced a 25 percent tariff rate on any country doing business with Tehran…
(2026-01-13). Justice Elusive for UN Experts Murdered in DR Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zaida Catalán and Michael Sharp. | © Instagram/Zaida Catalán; John Sharp | In March 2017, grainy video footage revealed that armed men walked Zaida Catalán, a 36-year-old Swede, and Michael Sharp, a 34-year-old American, through a savanna, sat them down and shot them. The brutal murders of the two United Nations investigators—and the disappearance of their Congolese interpreter and the three motorbike drivers who accompanied them—sent shockwaves across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the broader international community, especially among researchers and human rights…
(2026-01-13). Canadian PM to make official visit to China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will make a four-day official visit to China starting on Wednesday, making him the first Canadian head of government to visit the country in eight years.
(2026-01-13). Learners who did not pass given second-chance options and reassurance. sanews.gov.za Learners who did not pass given second-chance options and reassurance | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has assured the Class of 2025 that not passing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations does not mark the end of their journey, emphasising that multiple support mechanisms and alternative pathways remain available. | Addressing learners at the release of the matric results on Monday, the Minister stressed the importance of hope, resilience and seeking support. | "And to every learner who did not get the result you hoped for: you are not a failure, and your story is not over. There are pathw…
(2026-01-13). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-13). Four peace committee members, including father and son, killed in Bannu attack. tribune.com.pk 
Four members of a local Aman (peace) Committee, including a father and his son, were killed on Tuesday when unknown armed men opened fire on their vehicle in the Gulbuddin Landik area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district, police said. | Police said the attackers targeted the committee members while they were travelling. The gunfire shattered the vehicle's windows and killed all four occupants on the spot. | A large contingent of police rushed to the area after receiving information, secured the scene, collected evidence and launched an investigation. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-01-13). Getting to the bottom of inflation in Australia — and it's not a problem. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-13). Host Morocco advances to AFCON 2025 Semi Final. ummid.com Defeating Cameroon, Morocco has advanced to Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON, 2025 Semi-Finals for the first time since 2004.
(2026-01-13). Iran govt stages mass rallies in wake of protests. geo.tv 
Iranians attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026. — Reuters Araghchi says Iran not seeking war but fully prepared for it.Iran fighting a "four-front war", says Bagher Ghalibaf.Ghalibaf warns of "unforgettable lesson" if Iran attacked.
(2026-01-13). West Papua and the Genocide Mosaic. counterpunch.org 
The patterns of genocide, or the various ways humans go about killing large groups of other humans and their attempted justifications for doing so, are so sadly predictable or systematised that, in the case of West Papua, if you take just a small sample, say the last three months, about 2.5% of 60-plus years of Indonesian mass slaughter and environmental destruction, the fragmentary forms are recognisable enough to produce a picture of the ghastly whole. Very few people talk or protest about the genocide in West Papua, and this is one more element of the general picture: the coverup by the so-called international…
(2026-01-13). Green Party picks up another councillor, making it the joint second largest group on Oxford city council. thecanary.co Previously independent Oxford city councillor Edward Mundy has joined the Green Party. Mundy first won election as a Labour Councillor in Holywell ward in 2021. He retained his seat in 2022. In October 2023, alongside nine other councillors in Oxford, he left the Labour Party. This was due to Keir Starmer saying that Israel had […] | By
(2026-01-13). Australia captain Healy to retire after upcoming India series. tribune.com.pk 
Alyssa Healy, a mainstay of Australia's dominant women's cricket team for 15 years and latterly its captain, has announced that she will retire from the game after the upcoming multi-format series against India. | The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of two one-day international World Cup triumphs and six successful T20 World Cup campaigns before taking over as skipper after the retirement of Meg Lanning in late 2023. | "It's with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia," she said in a statement on Tuesday. | "I'm still passionate about playing for Australia, but I'v…
(2026-01-13). They Want You To "Quit Demonstrating" portside.org They Want You To "Quit Demonstrating" |
(2026-01-13). Xabi Alonso Sacked, Questions Remain at Real Madrid. radiohc.cu Havana, January 12 (RHC) — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso was sacked today with immediate effect, and àÅlvaro Arbeloa will take his place. | Both former Real Madrid players will have a swift and informal handover, judging by the statement released by Real Madrid, which, as usual, acknowledges the work of the ousted manager. The statement also expresses affection and admiration for a former midfielder who enjoyed glorious seasons with the "White House" and who, unfortunately, failed to establish himself as a coach. | He leaves having just lost the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona and sitting sec…
(2026-01-13). Outrage as mother of 3 shot dead by US immigration officer in Minneapolis. ummid.com Angry protests erupted in south Minneapolis, Minnesota after a mother of three children was shot dead by a federal officer with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) United States.
(2026-01-13). Oxford Insights Determines Georgia's AI Readiness Level. menafn.com (MENAFN – Trend News Agency) | BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 13. The Oxford | Insights international think tank has published a new index of | governments' readiness around the world to adopt …
(2026-01-13). Xi urges advancing Party self-governance with higher standards, more concrete measures. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures.
(2026-01-13). Arab cinema hits a historic milestone at the 2026 Oscars. newarab.com 
The 2026 Oscars are an unprecedented milestone for Arab cinema, with four films being shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category. This is the highest number of Arab films to ever make this stage. Out of 86 submissions from countries around the world, only 15 were selected, four of which were from Arab directors. | The shortlist, announced in mid-December ahead of the official nominations on 22 January 2026, reflects a long history of artistic achievement that is only now coming to the Western forefront due to surging, and long overdue, support for Palestinian and Arab storytelling — as wel…
(2026-01-13). Explained: US, Israeli Support to Protesters in Iran. ummid.com We must understand that many of the economic problems due to which the people are protesting have arisen in the first place due to various unjust policies adopted towards Iran by the USA led by President Trump.
(2026-01-13). Now, UPESSC Asst Professor Exam 2025 Marred by Paper Leak. ummid.com The menace of PAPER LEAKs continues to create havoc in Uttar Pradesh with the latest one to be affected is the Assistant Professor examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) in April 2025.
(2026-01-13). How Iran's regime weaponised religion. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-13). Hlabisa to meet Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa to meet Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, will convene a follow-up meeting with the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. | The meeting will take place at the Southern Sun at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. | According to the department, this engagement is a continuation of the breakfast meeting held on 5 December 2025, between President Cyril Ramaphosa and CONTRALESA, which Minister Hlabisa also attended. | "The follow-up meeting aims to allo…
(2026-01-13). Trump threatens 25% US tariffs on countries doing business with Iran. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the US, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years. | "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. | Tariffs are paid by the US importers of goods from those countries. Iran, a member of the OPEC oil-producing group, has been heavily…
(2026-01-13). Australia: Writers' festival director Louise Adler resigns in protest over Randa Abdel‚ÄëFattah ban. wsws.org Adelaide Writers' Week faces collapse after 180 writers and numerous musicians boycotted the event and its director Louise Adler resigned over the Labor‚Äëbacked censorship of Palestinian author Randa Abdel‚ÄëFattah.
(2026-01-13). Unpacked: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs built on Intel 18A. ummid.com Tech giant Intel Inc has unpacked Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first computer platform built on Intel 18A, at CES 2026.
(2026-01-13). White House: US Airstrikes Against Iran Are 'On the Table'. news.antiwar.com The White House said on Monday that US airstrikes against Iran are "on the table" as President Trump has continued his threats to bomb the Islamic Republic amid protests in the country. "One thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table," White House Press Secretary Karoline …
(2026-01-13). Japan's new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report. aljazeera.com Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
(2026-01-13). Nzimande mourns the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab. sanews.gov.za Nzimande mourns the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his deep sorrow, following the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab. | Diab served as the Vice-President of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and was the Executive Officer of the Academy from 2008 to 2018. | Diab was an Emeritus Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she made significant contributions as a scholar, mentor, and academic leader. | The Professor's daughter, Dr Paula Diab Bigalke, shared…
(2026-01-13). Kitgum General Hospital Starts Offering HIV Prevention Injections to the Public. plusnews.ug 
Kitgum General Hospital has officially started offering long-acting HIV prevention injections-Lenacapavir, known as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), to members of the public as part of efforts to reduce new HIV infections in the district. Since 2022, the hospital has been conducting research on a long-acting HIV prevention drug administered as an injection once every two months. …
(2026-01-13). Residents in Masaka Fear Displacement Amid Heightened Land Conflicts. plusnews.ug 
Residents in the rural communities of Masaka are living in fear of displacement due to escalating land conflicts that have coincided with ongoing political campaigns. The threatened residents are primarily in Katwadde Ward, Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, and their neighbours in Ssunga Ward, Bukakata Sub-County, Masaka District. According to locals, suspicious landlords are taking advantage of …
(2026-01-13). Trump's Persecution of Jerome Powell and Political Opponents Must End. counterpunch.org 
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is a conservative Republican. I voted against his nomination based on policy disagreements. In a democracy, debate and disagreement are normal. But Donald Trump does not "disagree" with his opponents. In his pursuit of absolute power, he attempts to destroy anyone who stands in his way. He is actively prosecuting
(2026-01-13). Katra Medical College closure under right wing pressure sets a dangerous precedent. ummid.com The newly established medical college named Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) was closed following the ruckus created by the RSS—BJP communal elements after admission of 42 Muslim students on Merit.
(2026-01-13). Protesters speak out against fascist barbarism at nationwide Renee Good rallies. wsws.org WSWS reporters intervened at protests across the United States, speaking with workers and students opposed to the federal occupation of Minneapolis and the police killing of Renee Nicole Good.
(2026-01-13). Friday 1/23: Free Zoe Rally at UC Berkeley. indybay.org 55 Sather Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-01-13). City eyes eVTOL dominance positioning. ecns.cn The announcement followed a formal investigation launched by Britain's online safety regulator, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), into X over the use of Grok to generate sexualized images of women and children.
(2026-01-13). Class of 2025 commended for increase in pass rate. sanews.gov.za Class of 2025 commended for increase in pass rate | The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed the marginal increase in the pass rate achieved by the 2025 Grade 12 cohort, attributing the steady year-on-year improvement to the solid foundation laid by previous administrations. | While the 88% is commendable, the committee highlighted the need for a concerted effort to address the sluggish uptake and throughput in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). | "We welcome the increase, especially as it reflects the maturity of the system and work done by the department over the p…
(2026-01-13). Protests and student walkouts expand, as Trump escalates Minneapolis occupation with 1,000 agents. wsws.org Every day immigration Gestapo in the largest metro area in Minnesota are assaulting and kidnapping workers and residents, regardless of immigration status.
(2026-01-13). Political war breaks out between White House and Federal Reserve. wsws.org The conflict between Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell is a dispute within the US ruling class, driven by fear of a mass movement from below against capitalism.
(2026-01-13). China's Tianma-1000 cargo drone able to deliver 1 metric ton of supplies to plateau. ecns.cn China's Tianma-1000 unmanned cargo aircraft has completed its maiden flight, a step forward in developing large-capacity drones for high-altitude and complex-terrain operations…
(2026-01-13). Djokovic faces 'New Two' roadblock. tribune.com.pk 
Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park looking to roll back the apparently inexorable tide of the "Sincaraz" era and produce an Australian Open triumph that would establish him as the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. | The Serbian clinched his 24th major title at the U.S. Open in late 2023, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have since dominated the Grand Slams with a brand of fast-paced tennis that has blown their rivals off the court. | Djokovic, who will be 39 in May, is not impervious to the physical toll two decades on the tour has taken on his body, but only the most foolhardy observe…
(2026-01-13). Macklin Good's killing sparks protests at over 1,000 places in United States. ummid.com The brutal daylight killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests at more than 1,000 places in United States (USA).
(2026-01-13). Australia captain, women's cricket great Alyssa Healy to retire. aljazeera.com Record-breaking wicketkeeper-batter to quit the game after the ODI and Test series against India in March.
(2026-01-13). Thais and Cambodians speak out against the looming war. globalvoices.org 
Amid the border row, anti-war sentiments have persisted in both countriesGlobal Voices In Thailand and Cambodia, anti-war movements still prevail. This Amid the intensifying
(2026-01-13). Seven Pakistani police killed in TTP attack in northwest Pakistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Seven Pakistani police officers were killed on Monday when a remote-controlled bomb struck their armored vehicle during a routine patrol in the Tank district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, marking a deadly escalation in militant violence in the country's northwest.The explosion occurred near the Kot Wali Canal along the Gomal—Jutta Road, overturning and severely damaging the vehicle. Five officers were killed instantly, while two later died from their injuries in the hospital. Among the dead were local police chief Inspector Ishaq Ahmad, a sub-inspector, the driver, and three members of an elite…
(2026-01-13). Taiwan says 'general consensus' reached with US on trade deal. aljazeera.com US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
(2026-01-13). Macclesfield draw Brentford after FA Cup. tribune.com.pk 
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was handed a trip back to his old club Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round draw on Monday while non-league giant-slayers Macclesfield will welcome top-flight Brentford. | Sixth-tier Macclesfield, coached by Wayne Rooney's younger brother John, delivered the biggest upset in FA Cup history when they stunned holders Crystal Palace 2—1 at their Moss Rose ground last Saturday. | They will have to produce another huge upset against Brentford, punching above their weight in fifth in the Premier League standings. | "We said before that we would have liked to get Liverpool, Chel…
(2026-01-13). America: A Shining City on a Barell. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-01-13). Cong-BJP, AIMIM-BJP alliances rock 2026 Maharashtra Civic Elections. ummid.com The ongoing elections in Maharashtra for the Municipal bodies have been rocked by, what is being termed, as 'unholy' alliances between arch-rivals Congress and BJP, and Owaisi's AIMIM and BJP.
(2026-01-13). EPA No Longer Considering Lives Saved in Pollution Rules, Only Cost to Business. scheerpost.com Environmental Protection Agency building. USEPA Environmental-Protection-Agency, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Sharon Zhang / The Environmental Prote…
(2026-01-13). Haredi faction says it will withhold support for state budget over IDF exemption bill. haaretz.com Degel Hatorah's chair, Moshe Gafni, said he told Netanyahu that if a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox men from military service failed to pass, his faction would not support the 2026 state budget. Agudat Yisrael party sources told Haaretz that penalties for draft dodgers would block the bill…
(2026-01-13). How a Bird Flu Outbreak Wiped Out a Generation of Seals in Patagonia and What It Means for Wildlife Conservation. counterpunch.org 
In the spring of 2023, we returned to Península Valdés, a rugged coastal region in Argentine Patagonia, expecting to witness the familiar sights and sounds of southern elephant seals during their breeding season. These massive marine mammals, with males weighing up to 4,000 kilograms, gather in large colonies on the beaches to give birth, nurse
(2026-01-13). Adelaide Writers Week boss resigns after Abdel-Fattah barred. newarab.com 
The director of a leading Australian writers' festival resigned in protest Tuesday after the board Writers' Week director Louise Adler joined the exodus, blaming the "extreme and repressive efforts of pro-Israel lobbyists". | "The arts have allegedly become 'unsafe' and artists are a danger to the community's psycho-social wellbeing," she wrote in an open letter published by The Guardian newspaper. | "But let's be clear, the routine invocation of 'sa…
(2026-01-13). Saturday 1/17: Fight Back Against Trump March & Rally. indybay.org Winchester Blvd. & Stevens Creek Blvd. | Santa Clara, CA…
(2026-01-13). Argentina officials blame Israeli tourists for Patagonia fires. newarab.com 
In While he did not name Israel directly,…
(2026-01-13). California's Palestine Exception to 1st Amendment is Fought in Courts by Progressives. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The nationwide effort by far-right forces to quash academic freedom in the US, and legally declare any criticism of Israeli policy to be sanctionable anti-Semitism has reached a crisis point. In California of all places! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed
(2026-01-13). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). RSF drone attack kills 27 in southeast Sudan: Report. aljazeera.com Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacks an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja with drones.
(2026-01-13). MHT CET 2026 Registration Starts, Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has started online application and registration of candidates appearing in the MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB) through its website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' from today i.e. Wednesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-13). Paris FC give PSG a 'slap in the face'. tribune.com.pk 
Paris St Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu said their shocking 1-0 defeat by Paris FC on Monday was a "slap in the face" after the defending French Cup champions were knocked out in the round of 32 by their capital rivals. | Four days after clinching their fourth consecutive French Super Cup, PSG were humbled at the Parc des Princes by Paris FC, who returned to the French top flight this season after a 46-year absence. | Adding insult to injury, it was one of their former players who delivered the killer blow, Jonathan Ikone netting the winner in the 74th minute. | "We dominated the game, but unfortunately we co…
(2026-01-13). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). JPMorgan's Credit Card Ambitions: A Stride Amid Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com JPMorgan Chase experienced a decline in fourth-quarter profit, primarily due to a one-time charge associated with an agreement to assume responsibility for a credit card partnership with Apple. This strategic move aims to bolster JPMorgan's presence in the credit card sector, representing yet another strategic win for CEO Jamie Dimon.
(2026-01-13). This Week in People's History, Jan 14—20, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jan 14—20, 2026 |
(2026-01-13). Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Stands Firm on PoK Claims Amid Sino-Pak Deals. devdiscourse.com Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has strongly opposed China's claim over the Shaksgam valley, insisting that the entire Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region is sovereign Indian territory. Gupta declared that India, a far stronger nation today, would not tolerate any expansionist attempts by China, referencing the China's infrastructure projects that India sees as threats.
(2026-01-13). "In my opinion, these dramas have empowered women," Samina Ahmad on saas-bahu dramas. tribune.com.pk 
Actress Samina Ahmad recently appeared on Bushra Ansari's daughter, Nariman Ansari's show, BeyGhum Begums, where she spoke about the realities and benefits of saas-bahu dramas that she has seen manifest in the industry. | Samina Ahmad, a veteran who has been part of the Pakistani film industry since the 60s has played diverse characters throughout her career. From the role of the downtrodden daughter-in-law in Waris to the role of the matriarchal mother-in-law in Sangat, she has played a variety of archetypes of female characters depicted on-screen. | This, along with her knowledge of the industry since its ea…
(2026-01-13). These 10 People Were Taken In Echo Park and Silver Lake During Roving Federal Immigration Patrols On Friday. lataco.com "He's been here in Los Angeles for 30 years," Destiny Ruiz told L.A. TACO. " He is a caretaker to many people, many people in the community know him as a hard working and sweet individual."
(2026-01-13). The Science on the Hep B Vaccine for Newborns. counterpunch.org 
"If you've been hearing renewed debate about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, you're not alone. A mix of policy proposals, selective research citations, and rhetoric about "choice" has brought a long-settled public-health intervention back into the spotlight. The result has been confusion for parents and clinicians alike. Here's what actually matters. First, the science
(2026-01-13). NewsX World hourly morning news wrap-up, 13 January. gilbertdoctorow.com NewsX World hourly morning news wrap-up, 13 January In this morning's news bulletin, I come on for two segments beginning at minute 14. These deal firstly with the latest Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkov, where further destruction to the energy infrastructure has been inflicted. As I say here, repeating what the Russians …
(2026-01-13). Vidarbha's Dominant Display Secures Semi-Final Spot in Vijay Hazare Trophy. devdiscourse.com Vidarbha's stellar performance on Tuesday ensured their place in the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Delhi by a convincing 76-run margin.
(2026-01-13). Iran eases communications blackout as protests continue. newarab.com 
Although Iranians could call abroad, people outside the country could not call them, several people in the capital told The Associated Press.
(2026-01-13). Importing timber from other countries. onlineopinion.com.au Australia hasn't stopped using hardwood. We've just outsourced its production, its jobs, and its environmental costs to other countries.
(2026-01-13). Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay an official visit to China from January 14 to 17 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-01-13). Eskom at its strongest in five years. sanews.gov.za Eskom at its strongest in five years | Eskom has announced that it has entered the New Year with a "structurally stronger system" than it has in five years. | The power utility said this was the result of the implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan which commenced in April 2023. | Eskom comes into 2026 with an additional 4400 MW of capacity available than it did last year. | "The big picture through the peaks and troughs of delivering the Generation Recovery Plan is that Eskom has moved from a heavily constrained power system to an increasingly stable one, a power system that can reliably deliver 24/7, 365…
(2026-01-13). Museums showcase Chinese New Year traditions. ecns.cn They also vividly bring to life the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar.This recognition spurred efforts to preserve and revitalize Chinese New Year traditions through exhibitions, forums and creative products."ÄÄ"ÄÄAt least seven museums in Beijing are set to unveil exhibitions centered around New Year customs and the Year of the Horse.
(2026-01-13). Australia: Victoria bushfire catastrophe exposes Labor's broken promises and indifference. wsws.org Despite the obvious and long foreseen dangers of fire seasons intensified by climate change, successive governments in Australia have refused to provide the necessary resources to prevent such catastrophes.
(2026-01-13). Ronaldo shines, but Al-Nassr Vs Al-Hilal SPL match went other way. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr suffered another setback after it was defeated by Al Hilal in the SPL 25/26 Group Match played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-13). Japan to provide $18.6 million grant for pediatric care in South Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
In a significant boost to Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure, the Government of Japan has committed a grant of 2.91 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $18.62 million) to enhance pediatric medical services in South Punjab. The "Exchange of Notes" and grant agreement were signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Economic Affairs by Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi. | This agreement formalises Japan's support for upgrading the Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health (ICH) Multan, the region's largest tertiary care facility, through the provision of modern medical e…
(2026-01-13). Iran since 1979: A timeline of crises. aljazeera.com From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
(2026-01-13). UK's Ofcom launches investigation on X over explicit Grok AI trend. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ofcom, the UK's independent media regulator has launched an investigation on Musk's X, after users used the platform's AI companion, Grok to generate explicit deepfake images of women and children. According to Sky News, the investigation was launched under the Online Safety Act with Ofcom stating that it contacted the social media platform on Monday and set a deadline for Friday for X to "explain what steps it has taken to comply with its duties to protect its users in the UK."Ofcom took to X and wrote, " We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it h…
(2026-01-13). Sorry, the EU has no right to cry 'McCarthyism'. responsiblestatecraft.org When the Trump administration
(2026-01-13). Anger and Outrage in Marin Over Terrorist Murders. indybay.org Thousands in Memorial March at Marin County Civic Center…
(2026-01-13). Australian Open short on genuine contenders. tribune.com.pk 
The Australian Open may crown Jannik Sinner champion for a third straight year or hand Carlos Alcaraz a career Grand Slam, but lurking in the shadows are a handful of players grappling with harsh truths about their title chances at Melbourne Park. | Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title appears a long shot, with the Serb still searching for one more major title that would establish him as the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. | At 38, Djokovic is in the twilight of his career and has had to watch Sinner and Alcaraz gobble up the Grand Slam titles between them f…
(2026-01-13). Paid app 'Dead Yet?' goes viral amid rising fees. ecns.cn A paid app known as "Sileme," or "Dead Yet?", has gone viral in China, with the number of paying users surging 200-fold and continuing to rise, its founder, surnamed Guo, said.
(2026-01-13). Australian writers' festival cancelled after Palestinian author axed. aljazeera.com Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled following wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.
(2026-01-13). US may lose its voting right in United Nations. ummid.com The United States (USA) is at the risk of losing its voting right in the United Nations (UN) because of non-payment of its dues.
(2026-01-13). The SCOTUS Ruling That Enabled the Killing of Renee Good. portside.org The SCOTUS Ruling That Enabled the Killing of Renee Good |
(2026-01-13). China bans medical institutions from offering funeral services in crackdown on sector abuses. ecns.cn China has issued new rules banning medical institutions from providing funeral services and strengthening oversight of how deceased patients are handled, more than a year after authorities launched a campaign to tackle corruption and abuses in the funeral sector.
(2026-01-13). North West Premier mourns Bishop Daniel Matebesi's passing. sanews.gov.za North West Premier mourns Bishop Daniel Matebesi's passing | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has expressed his deep sadness upon learning about the passing of Bishop Daniel Matebesi from the Independent Congregational Church of Southern Africa (ICCSA). | Bishop Matebesi passed away on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the age of 66. | The Premier described the late Bishop as a devoted servant of God and a respected leader in both the interfaith community and the broader society. | He noted that Bishop Matebesi dedicated his life to ministry, providing spiritual guidance, wisdom, and compassion to his congrega…
(2026-01-13). China taunts with new stealth fighter jet while Taiwan's US-made warplane goes missing amid war fear. hindustantimes.com China has unveiled upgraded J‚Äë20A and J‚Äë20S stealth fighters and showcased new long‚Äërange fuel tank configurations, boosting its air dominance ambitions. Taiwan, meanwhile, has suspended F‚Äë16 training after dangerous incidents and safety concerns. With Xi doubling down on "reunification," tensions over the Taiwan Strait are entering a perilous new phase.
(2026-01-13). Man sentenced to death in first trial for murder of ex-girlfriend. ecns.cn A Chinese man surnamed Li was sentenced to death in a first-instance trial for the murder of his 22-year-old former girlfriend, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Anqing Intermediate People's Court.
(2026-01-13). Meet Abu Ubaida: Al-Qassam Spokesperson Hudhaifa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout. ummid.com Abu Ubaida, whose real name is reported to be Hudhaifa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout (Abu Ibrahim), served for nearly two decades as the spokesperson of al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.
(2026-01-13). 'A nightmare': Fear grips Indian students in Bangladesh amid unrest. aljazeera.com As anti-India sentiments soar in Bangladesh, Indian medical students in the country fear for their safety and degrees.
(2026-01-13). Hainan steps up efforts to attract investment and boost consumption after customs operation launch. ecns.cn South China's Hainan Province is stepping up efforts to attract investment and stimulate consumption following the launch of full customs operations for its free trade port, with early data showing gains in tourism, duty-free sales and business activity.
(2026-01-13). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to India since return to power. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan's Taliban government has appointed their first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading its embassy in Delhi. | India has not officially recognised the Taliban government, but the move signals a deepening engagement, with New Delhi seeking to exploit divisions between Islamabad and Kabul. | Noor Ahmad Noor, a Taliban foreign ministry official, assumed responsibility as charge d'affaires and has already held meetings with Indian officials, the embassy said in a statement. | "Both sides emphasised the importance of strengthening Afghanistan—India r…
(2026-01-13). China files over 200,000 satellite frequency, orbit applications with ITU. ecns.cn China has submitted applications to the International Telecommunication Union for frequency and orbital resources covering more than 200,000 satellites across 14 satellite constellations, according to information published on the ITU's website.
(2026-01-13). CloudSEK Secures USD 10 Million Boost: A New Era for Indian Cybersecurity. devdiscourse.com Indian cybersecurity company CloudSEK announced a significant financial milestone Tuesday, securing USD 10 million (around Rs 90 crore) from Connecticut Innovations, the venture capital arm of the State of Connecticut.
(2026-01-13). Somalia scraps all UAE agreements, ending security, defense, and port deals. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a major escalation of UAE-Somali relations, the Somali government announced on Monday, the cancellation of all bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including security, defense, and port management pacts. The Council of Ministers approved the decision, mandating the immediate expulsion of UAE personnel from military bases in Mogadishu, Bosaso, and Berbera, and revoking Emirati control over key Somali ports.Mogadishu cited threats to national sovereignty, accusing the UAE of involvement in weapons smuggling through Somaliland ports to militant groups in Libya, Sudan, and Yemen, as well a…
(2026-01-13). Jamia Nursery Admission 2026-27: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is starting the admission process in all schools (Nursery, Prep and Class 1) under its management for the academic year 2026-27 from Tuesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-13). Asteroid 2005 UK1 to fly within 0.08 AU of Earth Today. ummid.com Asteroid 2005 UK1, nicknamed nickname planet killer because of its huge size, will fly within 0.08 astronomical units AU, or sun-Earth distances) of Earth today i.e. Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-13). In The Pay Of Park Foundation Revisited: How Park Foundation Funded Media In 2024 (1). indybay.org The various media outlets funded by The Park Foundation generally haven't been providing their readers, listeners, or viewers with much historical information about the Park Foundation's historical origins or its 21st-century historical role in U.S. political history.
(2026-01-13). The EU's 'Farage Clause' Shows the Damage Reform Is Already Doing to the UK. bylinetimes.com Reports this week suggest that the EU is seeking a so-called 'Farage Clause' in its Brexit reset negotiations with the UK. Under the proposal, Britain would be forced to hand over compensation to the EU if a future UK Government reneges on any deal struck now by Keir Starmer. | The news comes some eight months since the last UK-EU summit which unveiled the first details of this 'reset' in relations promised by the then new Labour Government. | Despite the impression sometimes given by Government ministers, this was not, in itself, the reset agreement. | In fact, the only things nailed down were extensions to t…
(2026-01-13). DU Admission Brochure 2026 Released: Key Points to Note. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh has published the DU Admission Brochure 2026 on its official website, explaining the admission process, eligibility criteria, how Common Seat Allocation System – CSAS (UG) 2026 works and other details for undergraduate (UG) students.
(2026-01-13). Trump's Return and the Erosion of America's Safe-Haven Credibility. unitedworldint.com The president who promised to make America great again is accelerating its descent into the very instability it was once counted on to offset. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer America has occupied a unique position in the world order for decades now—not only as a superpower but also as a financial and institutional safe haven. In …
(2026-01-13). KEAM 2026 application underway, Last date January 31. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has started through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in from January 05, 2026 receiving Online Application for KEAM 2026.
(2026-01-13). Second Russian hypersonic missile strikes western Ukraine near NATO borders. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia announced that it had deployed its advanced Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in overnight strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. The Russian Defense Ministry said the missile targeted drone production facilities and energy sites in the Lviv region near the Polish border, in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory in late December 2025.This marks only the second combat use of the nuclear-capable hypersonic weapon, following its first deployment against a factory in Dnipro in November 2024. Ukrainian officials reported th…
(2026-01-13). US faces war crime allegation for 'disguising' aircraft in drug boat attack. aljazeera.com The New York Times says US allegedly painted its military aircraft like a civilian plane to conduct a September strike.
(2026-01-13). Pezeshkian bombshell after Khamenei warning, breaks silence with regime-style warning amid protests. hindustantimes.com Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian struck a tougher tone as nationwide protests entered their third week, warning that while public grievances must be addressed, the state will not allow what he called "violent agitators" to destabilise society. A U.S.-based rights group reported at least 203 deaths, including 162 protesters, and more than 3,280 arrests, though Iranian authorities have released no official figures. The unrest, triggered by Iran's currency collapse, has escalated into direct challenges to the ruling system, as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U.S. threats and vowed a firm r…
(2026-01-13). A Call for Accountability in ICE Cold Minneapolis Killing. indybay.org Nationwide protests over the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by ICE, saw protests calling for end immigration raids in cities across the country.
(2026-01-13). Iran protests live: Tehran says it's prepared for any move by Trump. aljazeera.com Iranian FM Araghchi brushes aside threats of US military action, saying it's prepared for any scenario.
(2026-01-13). Sunday 2/8: ICE Out of Super Bowl Protest. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara…
(2026-01-13). US withdrawal from Global Organisations demands more than criticism. ummid.com The United States' decision to withdraw from more than sixty international organisations is not an administrative reshuffle, nor a routine assertion of sovereignty, it is a political declaration of abandonment.
(2026-01-13). Iran's liquid fuel missile design backfires amid protests? Israel celebrates after 12-Day war shock. hindustantimes.com Former Israeli Navy chief Eliezer Marom framed Iran's internal unrest as a potential constraint on Tehran's ability to deploy liquid‚Äëfuel missiles and project power against Israel and U.S. bases, while warning that any regime change could bring chaos rather than guaranteed democracy. He also cautioned that a post‚Äëcollapse Iran might resemble Syria, stressed Israel's resolve to prevent hostile "monsters" on its borders, and linked current events to a wider global struggle over oil and tanker seizures.
(2026-01-13). China rebukes Trump's remarks on Greenland, stresses peaceful arctic role. ecns.cn China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday, responding to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland.
(2026-01-13). Where is Trump's $499 T1 phone? Delay causes refund calls. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Trump's $499 T1 phone is still missing as the 590,000 buyers still await the release of the gold-themed device despite multiple delays. Customers who pre-ordered the phone for $100 have grown frustrated, with many calling for a refund. Trump's $499 T1 phone was first announced in June 2025, with an initial release date between August and September 2025. However, despite promises from Trump Mobile, the T1 Phone faced multiple delays, with the release date recently pushed to mid-January 2026. Analysts claim the delays occurred due to the US's restricted supply chain policies. Moreover, a Financial Times…
(2026-01-13). Standard Chartered Revamps Priority Banking for Global Indians. devdiscourse.com Standard Chartered has unveiled its revamped Priority Banking proposition in India, emphasizing a strategic shift toward wealth expertise and international banking. This refreshed approach is tailored to meet the sophisticated and global financial needs of the affluent segment.
(2026-01-13). 70th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott – Bus Ride to Justice. indybay.org On a warm sunny day in Washington DC, after our Black Agriculture Breakfast Forum during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Week, I met Fred Gray, Sr., Esq. He remains a special determined son from the blood stain soil in the Heart of Dixie, blessed to have called and his response remains cherished wisdom.
(2026-01-13). Friday 2/13: Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations and The Teachings of Plants. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-13). Minnesota Should Charge ICE Agent With Murder. consortiumnews.com Marjorie Cohn sizes up the legal considerations surrounding Jonathan Ross' fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. By Marjorie Cohn Special to Consortium News On Jan. 7, less than a mile from where George Floyd was murdered nearly six years ago,…
(2026-01-13). Trump nod to Russia Sanctions Bill proposing 500% tariff on India. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025' which among other things proposes 500% tariff on India and other countries buying oil from Russia.
(2026-01-13). Activist exonerated in major victory after Hindutva riot conviction overturned. geo.tv 
Majid Freeman outside the court with his Hindu witness Ajay Nagla. — 'Devon Winters'
(2026-01-13). Demand to Close GITMO Unanswered After 24 Years. indybay.org Human rights activists called for the closing of Guantánamo prison on the 24th anniversary of its first opening.
(2026-01-13). US sailor sentenced to 16 years in prison in Chinese espionage case. aljazeera.com Prosecutors accused sailor Jinchao Wei of selling information about US Navy ships to Chinese intelligence operatives.
(2026-01-13). Patrick Lawrence: Imperial Boomerang. scheerpost.com South Minneapolis on Jan. 7, where city officials confirmed an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good. (Chad Davis/Flickr/ Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 4.0) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Patrick Lawrence / The murder-in-b…
(2026-01-13). Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25 pct tariff. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country doing business with Iran will pay a tariff rate of 25 percent on any business conducted with the United States.
(2026-01-13). J-10CE fighter achieved first verified combat success: Chinese authorities. ecns.cn China's export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first verified combat success in mid-May 2025, Chinese authorities said, reporting that the aircraft downed multiple opposing planes without losses.
(2026-01-13). New York City nurses strike begins year of growing class struggle. wsws.org The critical question this year is the emergence of a mass working class movement independent of the corporate political system and of the conscious sabotage carried out by the pro-capitalist union bureaucracy.
(2026-01-13). Government welcomes removal of SA from EU high risk list. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes removal of SA from EU high risk list | The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union's list of High-risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU List). | This follows the delisting of South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist or "list of countries under increased monitoring" and the United Kingdom's list of countries in which there is a high risk for money laundering and terror financing, both of which happened on 13 October 2025. | "National Treasury notes that removal from the FATF and EU lists of high-risk jurisdictions does not mean…
(2026-01-13). Adelaide Writers Week: Cancelled no decorum without a quorum. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Kim Wingerei and Michael West in Sydney Adelaide Writers' Week, a core part of South Australia's premier cultural event, the Adelaide Festival, has finally been cancelled in its 40th year. There are own goals. And then there is the board of the Adelaide Festival (ably assisted by referee, Premier Peter Malinauskas). After yesterday's resignation…
(2026-01-13). Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — ReutersTrump weighs further options on US action against Iran.Uses tariff leverage throughout second term against many nations.Iran facing biggest anti-government protests in…
(2026-01-13). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-13). China's commercial recoverable spacecraft completes test flight. ecns.cn A Chinese spacecraft designed for space tourism on Monday completed its suborbital flight test mission in northwest China. Using a parachute-recovery system, the recoverable payload capsule landed safely and was retrieved at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
(2026-01-13). Will Trump's Residential Investment Ban Really Make Housing More Affordable? counterpunch.org 
In a Truth Social post, US president Donald Trump says he's "immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes," and will call on Congress to legislate those steps. He promises more details in his coming address to the World Economic Forum. Absent those details, it's impossible to know if his
(2026-01-13). Deputy President urges matriculants to seize govt opportunities for education, employment. sanews.gov.za Deputy President urges matriculants to seize govt opportunities for education, employment | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged matriculants to utilise government-supported opportunities designed to help young people transition into higher education, skills development and employment. | "The Deputy President reaffirmed government's commitment to investing in young people and creating inclusive opportunities that enable them to participate meaningfully in the economy and society," the Deputy President's Office said in a statement. | Last night, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced the 2025 Na…
(2026-01-13). Royal commission push after Bondi killings driven by politics, not evidence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-13). Festival of Cowardice: The Cancellation of Randa Abdel-Fattah. dissidentvoice.org 
Boards of directors are a funny bunch. Often lacking expertise, claiming knowledge they do not have and insight that never illuminates, its members can make the cockup the stuff of legend. Instead of minding their own business and leaving the Adelaide Writers' Week to take place without incident as part of the 2026 Adelaide Festival, …
(2026-01-13). Stand now and be blessed again: the imperative for a statutory right to erasure in Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Digital permanence has become a quiet injustice. Australians need a right to erase obsolete personal content from public view.
(2026-01-13). Victory as Trump withdraws America from UN climate framework IPCC! wattsupwiththat.com Our long national nightmare of UN bureaucracies exploiting global warming as pretext for forever-increasing taxation, spending, redistribution, and control over Americans is winding down at last.
(2026-01-13). Trump's Foreign Policy Chaos Scaring Away World Cup Visitors. thinktank.pk In early 2026, the ripple effects of aggressive U.S. foreign policy moves are hitting international tourism hard—not just for visits to America, but for destinations worldwide caught in the crossfire of uncertainty. From airstrikes and regime changes to renewed territorial ambitions and threats against multiple nations, travelers are rethinking plans, canceling trips, and shifting priorities …
(2026-01-13). New Jersey lawmakers pass 3 bills designed to protect immigrants from ICE raids. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? On Monday, the final day of the current New Jersey legislative session, lawmakers in the General Assembly and state Senate passed three bills designed to strengthen public trust and safety in immigrant communities across the Garden State, and to protect them from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and roundups. | To become law, the legislation must be signed by outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy before he leaves office Jan. 20. New Jersey has the seco…
(2026-01-13). Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration crackdown. aljazeera.com Lawsuit seeks to halt operation that officials have called a 'federal invasion' and that left a mother of three dead.
(2026-01-13). China rejects India's objections to Shaksgam Valley projects, defends CPEC. tribune.com.pk 
China has firmly rejected India's opposition over infrastructure activity in the Shaksgam valley in Kashmir region and New Delhi's criticism of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) flagship project. | "First of all, the territory you have mentioned is part of China's territory and China's infrastructure development activities in its own territory are beyond reproach," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question during her regular briefing on Monday. | Mao Ning said that Pakistan and China signed a border agreement and determined the border between the two countries in t…
(2026-01-13). Japan launches first deep-sea rare earth mining trial to cut reliance on China. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Japan launched the world's first deep-sea rare earth mining trial, marking a strategic move to secure critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China. The month-long operation involves the research vessel Chikyu extracting mineral-rich seabed mud from depths of about 6,000 meters near Minamitori Island in the Pacific Ocean. The project is led by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology and is aimed at developing domestic sources of rare earth elements (REEs) vital for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and defense technologies.The trial comes amid rising economic and geopo…
(2026-01-13). Genesis Behind the American Onslaught on Latin America. ummid.com In essence it is not a strategic or geopolitics blitzkrieg, which Doanld Trump has launched against the Latin American countries but this bombastic show is essentially for the control of the global rare earth minerals.
(2026-01-13). Greenland says U.S. takeover unacceptable 'under any circumstances'. ecns.cn Greenland's government said Monday it cannot accept a U.S. takeover of the territory "under any circumstances."
(2026-01-13). China's Scathing Take on Europe's Role in Fueling US Coercion. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, particularly under the "Trump 2.0" era, Chinese scholars and state media have increasingly highlighted what they describe as Europe's double standards in international relations. This perspective argues that Europe's tolerance of US "bullying" toward non-Western nations contrasts sharply with its resistance when similar pressures target Europe itself, ultimately …
(2026-01-13). Kristi Noem Is Deploying Even More ICE Agents To Minneapolis. newsone.com 
(2026-01-13). Hainan posts $170 million in duty-free sales in first seven days of 2026. ecns.cn Hainan's offshore duty-free market posted a strong start to 2026, with sales reaching 1.21 billion yuan (about $170 million) from Jan. 1 to 7, according to data released by Haikou Customs.
(2026-01-13). Russian imperialism: A historical approach. links.org.au 
Zbigniew Marcin Kowalewski presents the historical characteristics of Russian imperialism.
(2026-01-13). Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA's top learners look to the future. sanews.gov.za Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA's top learners look to the future | With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results released, the 2025 class of Grade 12 is now turning focus towards the future. | In a ceremony on Wednesday evening, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced that some 88% of the more than 900 000 learners who wrote exams had passed — a record-breaking milestone for South Africa. | Earlier in the day, Gwarube hosted a breakfast for the country's top 40 learners in Johannesburg. | At the breakfast, learners expressed joy at their achievements and revealed their ambitions for t…
(2026-01-13). Alliance Stops Secret Plans to Clearcut Yellowstone's Western Flank Yellowstone's Western Flank. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. Forest Service and logging companies are frantically attempting to privatize public forests. Know Your Enemy Their multiple political and psychological tactics include: 1) Prohibit meaningful public participation, 2) limit full public disclosure of adverse ecological effects, 3) gaslight and push false narratives (propaganda), and 4) deny constitutionally protected rights to judicial review of
(2026-01-13). Museveni campaigns in Bukonzo East, advocates for commercial agriculture and tourism. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong foundation for development in Kasese …
(2026-01-13). NA seeks probe into offloading of passengers at airports. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the government to investigate the offloading of passengers with valid travel documents at airports across the country. | The resolution was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party lawmaker Agha Rafiullah, who pointed to a growing number of incidents in which travellers were denied boarding despite holding valid tickets and identification. | It urges the government to carry out a thorough inquiry into such cases and introduce administrative reforms to ensure transparency, accountability and the protection of passenger rights. The resolut…
(2026-01-13). Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border. aljazeera.com Bangladesh border villagers maimed by Myanmar landmines as conflict spills over into their forests and farms.
(2026-01-13). Ex-Presidents and Democratic Leaders Silent on the Impeachment of Donald Trump. counterpunch.org 
The staggering cowardliness by four ex-Presidents vis-à -vis Tyrant Trump's wrecking of America cannot escape history's verdict. However, there is still an opportunity for vigorous redemption by George W. Bush — whose life-saving AIDS Medicine Program in Africa was shut down by Trump — Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, if they have any self-respect
(2026-01-13). US President Trump slaps 25 % tariffs on Iran trade partners. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: It appears that whenever an international crisis erupts—whether in Iran or Ukraine—US President Donald Trump somehow finds an excuse to take aim at India. | Barely hours after US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor praised India as America's "most essential partner," Trump announced a fresh 25% tariff on all nations trading with crisis-stricken Iran—a decision that is expected to hit New Delhi particularly hard. India, one of Iran's top five trading partners, could now see US import duties on its goods climb to an alarming 75%. | As Iran faces its most significant anti-regime demonst…
(2026-01-13). Uganda Railways to Purchase Diesel Electric Locomotives. plusnews.ug The Uganda Railways Corporation is in the process of purchasing 10 new Diesel Electric Locomotives, as the long-awaited Tororo-Gulu line works nears completion, as part of the several plans. These and other ongoing projects by the corporation are part of the railway rehabilitation project, with the African Development Bank funding the Kampala-Malaba Meter Gauge Railway …
(2026-01-13). Rise in Hate Speech Against Minorities in India Sparks Concern. devdiscourse.com In India, hate speech targeting minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians, has risen by 13% in 2025, as illustrated by a Washington-based research group's findings. The surge is largely attributed to states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
(2026-01-13). Zabalaza for Socialism (South Africa): Another world is not only possible — it is necessary and urgent. links.org.au 
Zabalaza for Socialism — We enter a new year in a time of deep crisis and danger.
(2026-01-13). States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut the funding instead. grist.org The Senate is taking up a spending package passed by the House of Representatives that would cut $125 million in funding promised this year to replace toxic lead pipes. | Including three of 12 appropriations bills, this
(2026-01-13). US billionaire donates $10K for ICE agent who killed Renee Good. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Billionaire Bill Ackman, known for being a huge supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, donated $10K for the ICE agent who shot dead Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, the New York Post reported.Nonetheless, Ackman also said that he wanted to do the same for the family of the victim; however, he apparently missed his chance.Jonathan Ross was the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fired "defensive shots" at Good, who is a mother of three kids, causing her death.A donation on the page created for Jonathan Ross, by those who said that he was only defending himself, accusing the woman of usin…
(2026-01-13). Chris Hedges: The global machinery of terror. asiapacificreport.nz 
The Trump administration is consolidating the familiar machinery of terror of all authoritarian states. We must resist now. If we wait, it will be too late, warns The Chris Hedges Report. ANALYSIS: By Chris Hedges I have seen the masked goons who terrorise our streets before. I saw them during the "Dirty War" in Argentina,…
(2026-01-13). Sultana says it's for Iranian people to 'decide their future'. thecanary.co 
Zarah Sultana has spoken about the huge wave of anti-government protests in Iran. The demonstrations were originally over severe economic hardship and frustration with political repression. However, they quickly broadened into widespread opposition to the current leadership. The Iranian government's response has been highly repressive, with heavy force, mass arrests, and a communications blackout. As […] | By
(2026-01-13). Indonesia accused of being 'unfit' for UN rights council presidency. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan advocacy group has condemned Indonesia over taking up the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council, saying it was "totally unfit" and the choice "makes a mockery" of the office. Indonesia was the sole candidate for the Asia-Pacific bloc at the council (HRC), which also includes China, Japan…
(2026-01-13). St. Paul, MN, January 19, 2026: In the Spirit of Dr., King, Keep Moving Forward! Stop ICE! Stop Endless U.S. Wars! Workers Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1ABxSnydqX/ "If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving forward". Martin Luther King Jr. This powerful message emphasizes perseverance, adaptability, and the importance of continuous progress, even when facing obstacles, by adjusting your pace but never stopping your …
(2026-01-13). Who Is Erfan Soltani? 26-Year-Old To Be Hanged In Iran For 'Waging War Against God'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old protester, will reportedly be hanged to death in Iran for waging war against God . This will be Iran's first execution amid mass arrests over the …
(2026-01-13). Sunny Varkey Challenges Creators to Tackle Global Education Crisis. devdiscourse.com Dubai hosted the world's largest expo for content creators, the 1 Billion Followers Summit, where education leader and philanthropist Sunny Varkey issued a stark challenge. Speaking alongside prominent figures like MrBeast and UAE media officials, Varkey spotlighted the alarming statistic of 272 million children out of school globally.
(2026-01-13). Teams worth billions, Tea worth millions. tribune.com.pk 
People say the affairs of the PSL are in bad shape, that it's not being run properly, that things have gone this way and that. | You may have seen Ali Tareen posting fiery statements on social media in recent days. Some might even agree with him. But based on what little knowledge I have about the PSL, I knew that what he was saying wasn't entirely true. Of course, there's always room for structural improvement, but even so, the PSL remains Pakistan cricket's biggest product one that earns the PCB billions of rupees every year. | Before the new franchise valuations, all teams except Multan Sultans had already…
(2026-01-13). A major agreement to protect the Amazon is falling apart after 20 years. grist.org 
Nearly 20 years ago, a Brazilian lobbying group for soy trading and processing companies signed onto a historic conservation deal known as the Amazon soy moratorium. The voluntary agreement prohibits members from buying soybeans grown on lands deforested after July 2008. Proponents of the deal say that it has been highly effective at protecting forest land without impeding soy production over the last two decades. Under the moratorium, growing soy on other lands — like those cleared before 2008, or pasture or savannah lands — is still fair game, and reports indicate that production on such lands in…
(2026-01-13). Former Dutch mercenary in Ukraine reveals Kiev's crimes. infobrics.org Nazism, corruption and drug trafficking are common among Ukrainian troops.
(2026-01-13). Former Iraqi PM Maliki emerges as leading nominee for seat. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-13). Poll shows that voters prefer Polanski to Farage. thecanary.co 
A new poll from YouGov has shown that voters prefer Zack Polanski to Nigel Farage. While that's good news for Polanski, the poll also shows he has a hill to climb in terms of overtaking the other leaders: Glimmers of hope YouGov's tracker shows that Starmer has mostly dipped while Badenoch has risen and Farage […] | By
(2026-01-13). Raging for Renee at Tesla. indybay.org On a day of rage after the fatal shooting of legal observer Renee Good in Minneapolis, the Raging Grannies and The Wolves led a rally in front of the Tesla dealership in Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, CA.
(2026-01-13). Kidnappers clash with police in DI Khan; civilian injured. tribune.com.pk 
Armed individuals on Tuesday carried out a looting and kidnapping operation near the Kachhi Canal bridge in the Paharpur area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district, triggering an exchange of fire with police, officials said. | District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada said the assailants abducted a person and fled the scene after the shootout. During the exchange of fire, an employee of a private cement factory, identified as Amjad, was injured, he added. | The DPO said it could not be stated with certainty whether the abducted person was a contractor of the cement factory. He said polic…
(2026-01-13). Trump Declares 25% Tariff on Any Country Doing Business With Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Monday announced that he would be imposing a 25% tariff on any country that does business with Iran, which, if enforced, could add to the economic pain among Iranians that sparked large-scale protests inside the country. "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff …
(2026-01-13). US officials, Vance urge Trump to try diplomacy before strikes on Iran: report. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attend a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, DC, US on January 9, 2026. — ReutersJD Vance spox denies report pushing diplomacy over Iran strikes.Iran says nuclear talks with US ongoing despite…
(2026-01-13). NEET UG 2026 Registration: NTA Issues Guidelines. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued important guidelines for the candidates ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) online application and registration.
(2026-01-13). Reflections on a Low, Dishonest Decade. counterpunch.org 
"Tom, I got nothin'." That's all I wanted to say to Tom Engelhardt, the kindly and incisive editor of TomDispatch.com. He'd called to check in and see what I was planning for my next piece. I wanted to tell him, "I'm staring at starvation and genocide, the destruction of American democracy and the rule of law, along with the ongoing incineration of our planet.
(2026-01-13). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Unions in Bolivia have broken off negotiations with the government of Rodrigo Paz, as strikes and protests continue against the elimination of fuel subsidies.
(2026-01-13). Saturday 1/17: Meetup: 13 Years of Activism For Animals! indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-13). Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid said on Monday coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. | After losing the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday the club decided to part ways with the Basque coach, in charge for less than eight months, and immediately appointed former Madrid player Arbeloa who was coaching the reserve side. | "Real Madrid announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his tenure as first-team coach to an end," said Los Blancos in a statement. | In a separate statement Madrid then announced A…
(2026-01-13). After one year of Trump, is anything left of the American Climate Corps? grist.org 
(2026-01-13). South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol faces sentencing in insurrection trial. ecns.cn Tuesday's hearing will conclude the legal proceedings against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces criminal charges for imposing martial law late in the evening of Dec. 3, 2024. He stands accused of abusing his power and leading an insurrection.
(2026-01-13). Madhya Pradesh: The System Operating Without Accountability. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is facing a harsh reality these days. Even the most basic needs of common people are not safe anymore.
(2026-01-13). Watch: Venus at Superior Conjunction with Sun Tonight. ummid.com The Planet Venus is at Superior Conjunction with the Sun tonight i.e. Tuesday January 06, 2026.
(2026-01-13). Wauwatosa East High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
January 12, 2026 Wauwatosa East senior Fallon Cortwright helped organize the walkout, after hearing the idea from other seniors. "It's really great to see that everyone came out, and they made signs and they were chanting and the energy was up. So it was really great to hear," Cortright told reporters. Cortright said the goal …
(2026-01-13). Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for 'punitive retribution'. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject 'illegal orders'.
(2026-01-13). Chinese FM urges Taiwan authorities to stop its poor political stunts on China-Africa relations. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the Taiwan authorities to stop poor political stunts.
(2026-01-13). Canada-China Relations: A Diplomatic Dance Amid US Tensions. devdiscourse.com As Mark Carney, a prominent Canadian figure, arrives in China, the Asian powerhouse sees this as an opportunity to coax Canada slightly away from its long-standing ally, the United States.
(2026-01-13). Anti-corruption efforts focus more on work conduct issues. ecns.cn The trajectory of corruption often begins not with a grand heist, but with a simple dinner, according to the details of a case released on Sunday involving a former high-ranking official.
(2026-01-13). UK consults NATO allies in Europe on Arctic defense. ecns.cn The United Kingdom is consulting with its NATO alliance partners on strengthening the West's military presence in the Arctic, as the UK seeks to counter United States President Donald Trump's bid to take control of Greenland.
(2026-01-13). Former US Navy sailor jailed for 16 years for selling ship secrets to Chinese contact. scmp.com A former US Navy sailor convicted of selling technical and operating manuals for ships and operating systems to an intelligence officer working for China was sentenced Monday to more than 16 years in prison, prosecutors said. | A federal judge in San Diego sentenced Jinchao Wei, 25, to 200 months. A federal jury convicted Wei in August of six crimes, including espionage. He was paid more than US$12,000 for the information he sold, the US Department of Justice said in a statement.
(2026-01-13). UPSC makes face authentication at exam centers mandatory. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made face authentication at exam centers compulsory for all candidates.
(2026-01-13). Oakland Anti-ICE Protest Targets Federal Building. indybay.org anti-ICE action in the East Bay…
(2026-01-13). Socialist Alliance conference notes growth, plans campaigns against imperialism. socialist-alliance.org 
The 20th National Conference of the Socialist Alliance took place in Djilang/Geelong over the weekend of January 10-11.
(2026-01-13). US makes money from weapons, not from Ukrainian minerals. infobrics.org Trump says all funds invested in Ukraine can be recovered while making additional profits.
(2026-01-13). US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump's return to office. aljazeera.com The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.
(2026-01-13). Pakistan, UAE agree on pre-immigration clearance to ease travel. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a pre-immigration clearance system that will allow passengers to complete immigration formalities before departure, enabling them to bypass lengthy procedures on arrival at UAE airports. | The decision was taken during a meeting between a UAE delegation led by Director General of Customs and Port Security Ahmed bin Lahij Al Falasi and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The talks focused on bilateral relations, cooperation and simplifying travel and immigration processes. | Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Federal Secretary…
(2026-01-13). 'All the Walls Came Down': L.A. Fire Survivors Fight Foreclosure Demand Justice in Altadena. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By We look at All the Walls Came Down, a new short documentary directed by filmmaker Ondi Timoner that looks back at the devastating 2025 fires in Los Angeles, which destroyed Timoner's home and left…
(2026-01-13). Navigating the Australian tax system as a new arrival. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-13). Labour make disgusting boast about mass arrests of their ICE equivalent. thecanary.co 
A British government bearing the name 'Labour' has revelled in the results of a mass clampdown on society's least privileged workers — those it says are working illegally in breach of immigration rules. The statement — jointly written by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn — has a […] | By
(2026-01-13). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). Turkey: Arbitrary dissolution of the Young LGBTI+ Association. fidh.org
(2026-01-13). Iran's Internet Blackout Concealing Atrocities. juancole.com
(2026-01-13). CELENTE: 'WE ONLY HAVE 5 MONTHS LEFT'. trendsjournal.com
(2026-01-13). Report: Military Tells Trump It Needs More Time to Prepare for War With Iran. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-13). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). CELENTE: 'MILLIONS WILL BE HURT'. trendsjournal.com
(2026-01-13). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). Tech billionaires behind Greenland bid want to build 'freedom cities'. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-13). Iran regime is brittle, but don't count out killer instinct to survive. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-13). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-13). Villaclareñas honraron a Celia Sánchez en el aniversario 46 de su partida física. radiohc.cu 
Celia Sánchez Manduley es alma y luz. Sigue siendo inspiración para las mujeres de hoy y del mañana que siempre tendrán que recurrir a su legado para hacer obras nobles y de amor por el pueblo, aún en los momentos más difíciles. | Con esos sentimientos, un grupo de villaclareñas acudieron a rendir tributo a la Heroína de la Sierra y el llano, en el aniversario 46 de su partida física. | En el homenaje, realizado en el Consejo Popular Santa Catalina, de Santa Clara, donde se mezclaron varias generaciones, se depositó una ofrenda floral ante la tarja erigida a la flor más autóctona de la Revolución. | Marta Beatriz…
(2026-01-13). Cienfuegos primer lugar de Cuba en Programa del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia creado por Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Los resultados y la estabilidad lograda por Cienfuegos al cierre del 2025 recibieron el reconocimiento de la Dirección Nacional de Atención Primaria de Salud, colocando a la provincia en el primer lugar de Cuba en ocasión del Aniversario 42 de creado el Programa del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia, por el Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz. | Aquí está la reorganización del Sistema de Atención Primaria, con una cobertura médica por encima del 95 por ciento en los consultorios del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia y el completamiento de profesionales de la enfermería en dichas instituciones, abriendo sus p…
(2026-01-13). Cienfuegos primer lugar de Cuba en Programa del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia creado por Fidel. radiohc.cu Los resultados y la estabilidad lograda por Cienfuegos al cierre del 2025 recibieron el reconocimiento de la Dirección Nacional de Atención Primaria de Salud, colocando a la provincia en el primer lugar de Cuba en ocasión del Aniversario 42 de creado el Programa del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia, por el Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz. | Aquí está la reorganización del Sistema de Atención Primaria, con una cobertura médica por encima del 95 por ciento en los consultorios del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia y el completamiento de profesionales de la enfermería en dichas instituciones, abriendo sus p…
(2026-01-13). Accidente en provincia cubana de Holguín deja seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados. radiohc.cu 
Un accidente masivo de tránsito con saldo de seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados ocurrió en horas de la tarde de este lunes en la carretera Moa-Baracoa, en el este de la oriental provincia cubana de Holguín. | Según información de Camilo Velazco Petittón, director de la emisora local La Voz del Níquel, el hecho tuvo lugar en las inmediaciones de la fábrica Ernesto Che Guevara al impactar una camioneta contra un triciclo. | Los lesionados son Sandro Medina Oliveros, de 52 años; Yanet Rodríguez Reyes, de 49, residente en Punta Gorda Arriba; Omar Breffe Blanco, de 58; Lissette Suárez Lobaina, de 29, vecina de Quemado…
(2026-01-13). Díaz-Canel: Cuba dispuesta al diálogo con EEUU, pero ahora no existen conversaciones. radiohc.cu El primer secretario de Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este lunes que su país siempre ha tenido la disposición de sostener un diálogo serio y responsable con los distintos gobiernos estadounidenses, pero por ahora sólo existen contactos técnicos en el ámbito migratorio. | El mandatario hizo las declaraciones en su cuenta de X, a raíz de afirmaciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre un presunto contacto con las autoridades de Cuba, algo que la prensa de la isla ya había calificado de especulaciones. | Díaz-Canel señaló que la di…
(2026-01-13). Accidente en provincia cubana de Holguín deja seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados. radiohc.cu Un accidente masivo de tránsito con saldo de seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados ocurrió en horas de la tarde de este lunes en la carretera Moa-Baracoa, en el este de la oriental provincia cubana de Holguín. | Según información de Camilo Velazco Petittón, director de la emisora local La Voz del Níquel, el hecho tuvo lugar en las inmediaciones de la fábrica Ernesto Che Guevara al impactar una camioneta contra un triciclo. | Los lesionados son Sandro Medina Oliveros, de 52 años; Yanet Rodríguez Reyes, de 49, residente en Punta Gorda Arriba; Omar Breffe Blanco, de 58; Lissette Suárez Lobaina, de 29, vecina de Quemado…
(2026-01-13). Sobre la cancha: El muro blanco de enero. cubadebate.cu El corazón blanco de Xabi Alonso ha sufrido muerte súbita. Tras la agónica noche de Arabia, el mar pareció quedar en calma al recorrer el planeta fútbol la instantánea de su abrazo con Florentino Pérez. Toda apariencia. Quizás fue el planteamiento conservador o la ilusión de un título para cambiar dinámicas.
(2026-01-13). Generalidades de la Ley de protección al patrimonio cultural y al patrimonio natural en Cuba (II). cubadebate.cu El patrimonio no es solo un asunto exclusivo de especialistas, museos o comisiones técnicas. Es, por mandato legal, un derecho cultural, un deber del Estado y una responsabilidad compartida de la sociedad. La Ley que regula el Patrimonio Cultural y el Patrimonio Natural en Cuba no se limita a ordenar categorías, sino que construye una visión jurídica de la identidad nacional y la conecta con la vida cotidiana, el territorio y el futuro.
(2026-01-13). Nicaragua y Cuba fortalecerán lazos deportivos. radiohc.cu Las selecciones nacionales de béisbol de Nicaragua y Cuba disputarán, en Managua, la capital de ese país centroamericano, varios partidos amistosos como parte de su preparación con vistas al próximo Clásico Mundial. | Según el portal web El 19, el equipo pinolero estará dirigido en estos compromisos por el experimentado manager estadounidense Dusty Baker, lo cual añade un atractivo adicional a la serie. | Además de los encuentros programados, la selección cubana desarrollará parte de su campamento de entrenamiento en territorio nicaragàºense, iniciativa que contribuirá a fortalecer los lazos deportivos entre…
(2026-01-13). Nicaragua y Cuba fortalecerán lazos deportivos. radiohc.cu Las selecciones nacionales de béisbol de Nicaragua y Cuba disputarán, en Managua, la capital de ese país centroamericano, varios partidos amistosos como parte de su preparación con vistas al próximo Clásico Mundial. | Según el portal web El 19, el equipo pinolero estará dirigido en estos compromisos por el experimentado manager estadounidense Dusty Baker, lo cual añade un atractivo adicional a la serie. | Además de los encuentros programados, la selección cubana desarrollará parte de su campamento de entrenamiento en territorio nicaragàºense, iniciativa que contribuirá a fortalecer los lazos deportivos entre…
(2026-01-13). Sheinbaum cierra la puerta a tropas estadounidenses en México tras hablar con Trump. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, rechazó de manera categórica este lunes 12 de enero cualquier posibilidad de que tropas estadounidenses operen en territorio mexicano, durante una conversación telefónica sostenida con el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. La llamada se produjo en el contexto de recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense.
(2026-01-13). Díaz-Canel: Cuba dispuesta al diálogo con EEUU, pero ahora no existen conversaciones. radiohc.cu El primer secretario de Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este lunes que su país siempre ha tenido la disposición de sostener un diálogo serio y responsable con los distintos gobiernos estadounidenses, pero por ahora sólo existen contactos técnicos en el ámbito migratorio. | El mandatario hizo las declaraciones en su cuenta de X, a raíz de afirmaciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre un presunto contacto con las autoridades de Cuba, algo que la prensa de la isla ya había calificado de especulaciones. | Díaz-Canel señaló que la di…
(2026-01-13). Generalidades de la Ley de protección al patrimonio cultural y al patrimonio natural en Cuba (II). cubadebate.cu El patrimonio no es solo un asunto exclusivo de especialistas, museos o comisiones técnicas. Es, por mandato legal, un derecho cultural, un deber del Estado y una responsabilidad compartida de la sociedad. La Ley que regula el Patrimonio Cultural y el Patrimonio Natural en Cuba no se limita a ordenar categorías, sino que construye una visión jurídica de la identidad nacional y la conecta con la vida cotidiana, el territorio y el futuro.
(2026-01-13). Seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados deja accidente de tránsito en carretera de Moa. cubadebate.cu Un accidente de tránsito se registró en la tarde de este lunes en el municipio de Moa, provincia de Holguín, con un saldo preliminar de seis personas fallecidas y cinco lesionadas. El siniestro ocurrió aproximadamente a las 4: 00 p.m. en la carretera a Baracoa, en el tramo que conduce hacia la fábrica Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara.
(2026-01-13). Presidenta de México conversa con Trump sobre seguridad con respeto a soberanías. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum informó este lunes que sostuvo una muy buena conversación con su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, acerca de temas como la seguridad con respeto a las soberanías.Hablamos de distintos temas, incluyendo la seguridad con respeto a nuestras soberanías, la disminución del tráfico de drogas, el comercio y las inversiones", afirmó. | En un mensaje a través de su cuenta en la red social X, la jefa del Ejecutivo recalcó que la colaboración y la cooperación en un marco de respeto mutuo siempre dan resultados. | Sheinbaum mencionó el viernes pasado la posibilidad de hablar…
(2026-01-13). Villaclareñas honraron a Celia Sánchez en el aniversario 46 de su partida física. radiohc.cu Celia Sánchez Manduley es alma y luz. Sigue siendo inspiración para las mujeres de hoy y del mañana que siempre tendrán que recurrir a su legado para hacer obras nobles y de amor por el pueblo, aún en los momentos más difíciles. | Con esos sentimientos, un grupo de villaclareñas acudieron a rendir tributo a la Heroína de la Sierra y el llano, en el aniversario 46 de su partida física. | En el homenaje, realizado en el Consejo Popular Santa Catalina, de Santa Clara, donde se mezclaron varias generaciones, se depositó una ofrenda floral ante la tarja erigida a la flor más autóctona de la Revolución. | Marta Beatriz…
(2026-01-13). Presidenta de México conversa con Trump sobre seguridad con respeto a soberanías. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum informó este lunes que sostuvo una muy buena conversación con su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, acerca de temas como la seguridad con respeto a las soberanías.Hablamos de distintos temas, incluyendo la seguridad con respeto a nuestras soberanías, la disminución del tráfico de drogas, el comercio y las inversiones", afirmó. | En un mensaje a través de su cuenta en la red social X, la jefa del Ejecutivo recalcó que la colaboración y la cooperación en un marco de respeto mutuo siempre dan resultados. | Sheinbaum mencionó el viernes pasado la posibilidad de hablar…
(2026-01-13). Ojo de Agua: Cuando la ficción pierde el rumbo frente a la ciencia. cubadebate.cu La telenovela Ojo de Agua ha apostado por colocar en el centro de su relato uno de los temas más sensibles y estratégicos para el presente y el futuro de Cuba: la vulnerabilidad de los asentamientos costeros frente al cambio climático. Sin embargo, lo que podía convertirse en una oportunidad para acercar al público a una problemática real, compleja y de enorme impacto social, ha terminado revelando un preocupante déficit de asesoramiento técnico y de rigor conceptual.
(2026-01-13). Llamas que dieron a luz a una Patria: Bayamo. radiohc.cu El aroma de Bayamo, en aquel enero de 1869, no era el del café recién colado ni el de la masa de cazabe tostándose en las brasas. Era el olor a futuro. Un futuro que, habría de construirse desde las cenizas. | La ciudad, joya de la aristocracia oriental, dormitaba aún en la ilusión de una normalidad que ya se había quebrado. Sus calles empedradas, sus casonas de techos altos y ventanales amplios, sus almacenes, eran el testimonio de una prosperidad que estaba a punto de convertirse en historia. | La noticia corrió como un reguero de pólvora antes que el fuego mismo. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, el Padre de la Patri…
(2026-01-13). Lázaro y la foto de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Lo conocí en las aulas del Colegio de Defensa Nacional. El coronel Lázaro, un hombre de humildad tan natural que ocultaba, sin pretenderlo, el peso de sus misiones y el acero de su compromiso. Su risa era franca, su camaradería, un regalo. Rápidamente se ganó el cariño de todos. Al final del curso, regaló sus compañeros una foto del Comandante en Jefe.
(2026-01-13). Ojo de Agua: Cuando la ficción pierde el rumbo frente a la ciencia. cubadebate.cu La telenovela Ojo de Agua ha apostado por colocar en el centro de su relato uno de los temas más sensibles y estratégicos para el presente y el futuro de Cuba: la vulnerabilidad de los asentamientos costeros frente al cambio climático. Sin embargo, lo que podía convertirse en una oportunidad para acercar al público a una problemática real, compleja y de enorme impacto social, ha terminado revelando un preocupante déficit de asesoramiento técnico y de rigor conceptual.
(2026-01-13). Lázaro y la foto de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Lo conocí en las aulas del Colegio de Defensa Nacional. El coronel Lázaro, un hombre de humildad tan natural que ocultaba, sin pretenderlo, el peso de sus misiones y el acero de su compromiso. Su risa era franca, su camaradería, un regalo. Rápidamente se ganó el cariño de todos. Al final del curso, regaló sus compañeros una foto del Comandante en Jefe.
(2026-01-13). Groenlandia: da ghiacciata e dimenticata ultima Thule a snodo minerario, militare e geostrategico del XXI secolo. strategic-culture.su Cosa rende cosਠaffascinante questa enorme isola nell'Oceano Atlantico? | Segue nostro Ultima Thule, di questa mitica isola ne scrive per primo l'intrepido esploratore Pitea, greco di Massalia, l'odierna Marsiglia, quando cinquantenne si avventura nel 330 a.C. tra i grigi cieli e gli altrettanto bigi mari dell'Atlantico settentrionale, lo storico Strabone tre secoli dopo non gli crede, ma Pitea ha lasciato scritto di una "terra di f…
(2026-01-13). Thursday 1/15: Thursday Human Billboard for Palestine. indybay.org üìç El Cerrito Plaza San Pablo Ave and Carlson, in front of Daiso üï∞…
(2026-01-13). Chris Hedges: The Machinery Of Terror. popularresistance.org I have seen the masked goons who terrorize our streets before. I saw them during the "Dirty War" in Argentina, where 30,000 men, women and children were "disappeared" by the military junta. Victims were held in secret prisons, savagely tortured and murdered. To this day, many families do not know the fate of their loved ones. | I saw them in El Salvador, when death squads were killing 800 people a month. I saw them in Guatemala under the dictatorship of José Efraín Ríos Montt. I saw them in Augusto Pinochet's Chile and in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. I saw them in Iran under the rule of the ayatollahs where I was arres…