(2026-01-16). A War Without Headlines: Israel's Shock-and-Awe Campaign in the West Bank. counterpunch.org 
A shock and awe. The phrase is apt in describing what Israel has done in the occupied West Bank almost immediately following the events of October 7, 2023, and the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. In her book The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein defines "shock and awe" not merely as a military tactic,
(2026-01-16). Government sets Ofsted on Bristol school after Palestine row. thecanary.co 
The government has set school regulator Ofsted on a Bristol school that dared to listen to parents and teachers who didn't want a genocide-supporting MP lecturing their kids. The punitive move comes immediately after Keir Starmer told MPs: We will be holding to account those who prevented this visit to this school. A planned visit […] | By
(2026-01-16). Babies die of hypothermia in Gaza as Israel blocks shelters. electronicintifada.net At least 100 children killed during "ceasefire" period.
(2026-01-16). What is the True Death Toll in Gaza? counterpunch.org 
According to the latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (GMoH) on December 23rd 2025, Israel had killed at least 70,937 Palestinians and wounded 171,192; of those identified fatalities, 53% were women, children or elderly.
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Isabel Parking Lot, 2406 Rydin Rd, Richmond, CA 94804.
(2026-01-16). Chris Hedges: The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World's Conscience. scheerpost.com Sea Monster — by Mr. Fish | 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 Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | ROME, Italy — There will be a new flotilla in April 2026 that will attempt to break the 18-year-old Israeli blockade of Gaza. The
(2026-01-16). Israeli army won't withdraw from the yellow line areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Some Hebrew reports indicated that the Israeli army would not withdraw from the areas it controls in the Gaza Strip, which are called the yellow line areas.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement last night that the announcement of a technocratic government in the Gaza Strip was "merely a symbolic gesture."On the other hand, statements by Israeli officials since Wednesday confirm that the announcement by U.S. envoy Steve Wittkof of the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza remains merely a "symbolic step" for Tel Aviv, and will…
(2026-01-16). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). AHA's Leaders Vetoed Its Members' Condemnation of Scholasticide in Gaza — Again. truthout.org When members of the American Historical Association (AHA) gathered in Chicago for their annual conference from January 8-11, 2026, many hoped the professional society would condemn the undermining of education and historical research in the United States and abroad. While the majority of members who attended the conference's business meeting on January 10 voted in favor of two resolutions… |
(2026-01-16). Islamic states back Gaza admin body. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar welcomed the announcement of the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip (NCAG) on 14 January 2026, as a temporary transitional body established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2803, within the framework of the second phase of the Comprehensive Peace Plan and in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. | In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized the importance of the National Committee commencing its duties in managing the day-to-day…
(2026-01-16). Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis. portside.org Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis |
(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado. geo.tv 
President Trump meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office on Jan 15, 2026. — White HouseMachado says meeting was 'excellent,' but did not elaborate.Encounter comes as Trump has praised Caracas' interim leader.Trump has prioritised securing access to…
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). Standing Tall: Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Condemns US Aggression While Machado-Trump Meeting Ends in Fiasco. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( "There is a stain on our relations,…
(2026-01-16). Venezuela's oil in the grip of US empire. links.org.au 
Adam Hanieh on the US kidnapping of Maduro and its consequences for the geopolitical landscape.
(2026-01-16). The global meaning of the US attack on Venezuela. links.org.au 
William I Robinson — Beyond the seizure of Venezuela's oil and mineral resources, the January 3 invasion is inscribed within the epochal crisis of global capitalism.
(2026-01-16). Trumps second-hand Nobel Peace Prize swindle branded 'pathetic'. thecanary.co 
US President Donald Trump has sparked backlash after trying to claim Maria Machado's Nobel Peace Prize as his own. Accordingly, X users have branded him "pathetic": Finders' keepers Trump took to social media to celebrate Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presenting him with her Peace Prize medal. He described it as a "wonderful gesture of mutual […] | By
(2026-01-16). I Used to Be a Critic of the Two-Party System Now I Wish We Had One. counterpunch.org 
I am told that if I don't like what "my government" is doing, I should write "my representative." So I dropped Senator Adam Schiff a note about the US war on Venezuela. The senator's reply, with my translations of his Washington-speak (in italics) provided in brackets, is as follows: "I have been opposing the administration's
(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelean opposition leader Machado. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country's political future. | A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal. | In a social media post on Thursday evening, Trump wrote: "Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!" | US President Donald Trump posts, "It was my Great Honor to meet María Corina Machado, of Venezuela, today. She…
(2026-01-16). The New York Times and Occam's Razor: Misunderstanding Ukraine and Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Occam's Razor: A problem-solving principle stating that, when presented with competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions or entities (the simplest explanation) is usually the most likely to be correct, effectively "shaving away" unnecessary complexity to find truth. On Sunday, the New York Times devoted a great deal of attention to explaining the unraveling
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens military action over Minnesota protests. geo.tv 
People gather for a protest against deportation flights at King County International Airport, which is used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , in Seattle, Washington, US, January 15, 2026. — Reuters Trump issues threat after ICE officer shot Venezuelan man.Says…
(2026-01-16). January 17-18, 2026 Weekend of Action Across U.S. No U.S. Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
P.S. Find an action near you this weekend. "We have to summon our history to rise to the historic moment we're in today, Enslaved Africans broke the back of the confederacy through a general strike and a coalition with abolitionists. We're going to need that organizing and that level of coalition to confront Trump's attempt …
(2026-01-16). The Toxic Innocence Of Empire. counterpunch.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of
(2026-01-16). Cuba's condemnation of U.S. aggression against Venezuela. workers.org 
The following is the Revolutionary Government of Cuba's strong condemnation of the cowardly U.S.A. aggression against Venezuela and its absolute support for that sister nation: The Revolutionary Government strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba's . . . |
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). Confederation of Sahel States condemns U.S. attack on Venezuela. workers.org 
Communiqué from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) regarding the armed attack by the United States of America against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has followed with grave concern the reports of a military operation carried out by the United States of America on . . . |
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Cantiamo una canzone venezuelana con Singer! strategic-culture.su Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Segue nostro Qualcuno investe, qualcuno guadagna | Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Uno dei più influenti finanziatori miliardari del presidente…
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Venezuela defiende su derecho a relacionarse con todos los países. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez defendió este jueves el derecho soberano de su país de mantener relaciones con China, Rusia, Cuba, Irán e incluso EE.UU. | En su intervención en el mensaje anual ante la Asamblea Nacional para la rendición de cuentas de la gestión del Ejecutivo durante el año 2025, señaló que Venezuela se encuentra "en medio de una agresión y de una feroz amenaza". | Por lo que su Gobierno, bajo las directrices del presidente constitucional, Nicolás Maduro, viene ´moldeando lo que debe ser una cooperación energética, basada en la decencia, la dignidad y la independencia…
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Nicaragua rechaza ataque de EE.UU. a Venezuela y exige fin del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega rechazó este jueves, el ataque militar perpetrado el pasado 3 de enero por Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, y ratificó lo injusto del bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. | Durante la XXVIII Graduación de Cadetes de la Universidad de Ciencias Policiales "Leonel Rugama", en el Centro de Convenciones Olof Palme, encabezada también por la copresidenta de la República, Rosario Murillo, denunció Ortega, además, el secuestro del mandatario Nicolás Maduro y la primera dama Cilia Flores, al tiempo que exigió su liberación. | Llamó a actuar en organismos internacionales, como la…
(2026-01-16). The peacemakers: Meet Venezuelans who are fighting to free political detainees. globalvoices.org 
Relatives, especially women, are leading non-violent efforts for the release of political prisoners in VenezuelaGlobal VoicesMembers of the Comité de Madres en Defensa de la Verdad, which was founded during the 2024 post-electoral repression. While the world is engaged in heated debates — both
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Detrás de la denuncia politizada de Washington contra Maduro: una "red" creada por la CIA y un testigo coaccionado. thegrayzone.com La acusación del Departamento de Justicia contra el líder secuestrado de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, es una diatriba política que se apoya significativamente en el testimonio bajo coacción de un testigo poco confiable. A pesar de las ediciones del Departamento, pudiera exponer a más estadounidenses la propia historia de narcotráfico de la CIA. Al asalto militar estadounidense del 3 de enero contra Venezuela, para secuestrar al presidente Nicolás Maduro y a la primera dama Cilia Flores, le siguió la publicación de …
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Detrás de la denuncia politizada de Washington contra Maduro: una "red" creada por la CIA y un testigo coaccionado. thegrayzone.com La acusación del Departamento de Justicia contra el líder secuestrado de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, es una diatriba política que se apoya significativamente en el testimonio bajo coacción de un testigo poco confiable. A pesar de las ediciones del Departamento, pudiera exponer a más estadounidenses la propia historia de narcotráfico de la CIA. Al asalto militar estadounidense del 3 de enero contra Venezuela, para secuestrar al presidente Nicolás Maduro y a la primera dama Cilia Flores, le siguió la publicación de …
(2026-01-16). Who's Really Running Venezuela? counterpunch.org 
As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he
(2026-01-16). Belarus, Qatar aim to develop investment cooperation, tourism. eng.belta.by Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International | Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic, noted that | today marks a very symbolic date in the history of bilateral relations…
(2026-01-16). Belarus launches large-scale Armed Forces inspection on Lukashenko's order. eng.belta.by A large-scale comprehensive inspection of the Armed Forces has begun on the order of Aleksandr Lukashenko, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.
(2026-01-16). Damage caused by Limpopo floods "catastrophic" – says President. sanews.gov.za Damage caused by Limpopo floods "catastrophic" – says President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. | The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, visited the Vhembe and Mopani Districts to assess the damage caused by the more than 400mm of rain that fell in the area. | "We have just seen the catastrophic damage that has been caused here. We started off in the Vheme District where we saw…
(2026-01-16). US visa interviews will continue despite freeze. tribune.com.pk 
The State Department has explained that applicants from Pakistan and 74 other countries will be allowed to submit applications for the immigrant visa issuance and attend scheduled interviews during the suspension announced a day earlier. | The US announced a pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for 75 nations, including Pakistan, as part of a broader policy review ordered by President Donald Trump. The State Department stated on Wednesday that the pause will take effect from January 21, 2026. | "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the…
(2026-01-16). Why regulation alone won't fix early childhood quality and safety. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Nick Faldo's Heartfelt Journey Back Home. devdiscourse.com Nick Faldo, the esteemed six-time major golf champion, has successfully returned home following preventive open-heart surgery in the United States. The 68-year-old had the procedure to repair an enlarged aorta, ensuring his health and readiness for future endeavors.
(2026-01-16). Belarus, China confirm interest in stepping up cooperation in all areas. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov met with China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin. The parties took stock of cooperation in 2025 and gave a high assessment of the momentum in Belarus-China relations.
(2026-01-16). Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan discuss joint Islamic defense alliance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are in discussions to establish a joint defense alliance, signaling a potential shift in regional security dynamics, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan confirmed that talks are underway among the three countries, stressing the need for greater regional trust and cooperation to address shared security challenges, while noting that no formal agreement has yet been signed.His remarks follow disclosures by Pakistan's Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Harraj, who told Reuters that a draft trilat…
(2026-01-16). Belarus' students win ten medals at academic excellence competition in Almaty. eng.belta.by Belarusian schoolchildren won 10 medals at the XXI International Zhautykov Olympiad. The competition took place in Almaty on 10-15 January.
(2026-01-16). Trump is trying to kill clean energy. The market has other plans. grist.org A year ago, Donald Trump assumed the presidency for a second time and immediately got to work dismantling the climate progress that Joe Biden's administration had made. Among other sweeping efforts, the White House
(2026-01-16). GenesisArbit reviews: Why do investments work. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). ECP suspends 159 members of parliament, provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset details. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for their failure to submit statements of their assets and liabilities. | The suspension affects 32 National Assembly members, 50 members of the Punjab Assembly, 33 of the Sindh Assembly, 28 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and seven Balochistan Assembly members. Nine senators were also suspended, and the suspended members will not be able to participate in any parliamentary or provincial assembly proceedings until their memberships are restored. | Prominent political leaders who have been suspended i…
(2026-01-16). India-Russia Relations and the Changing Global Equations. infobrics.org India's relations with Russia have been built on a strong foundation of strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and political trust for decades…
(2026-01-16). Supreme Court to Weigh In on Bayer's Controversial Weedkiller Litigation. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from agrochemical giant Bayer to block state lawsuits that claim its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.
(2026-01-16). Diary of Unexpected Continuities. counterpunch.org 
I have written before about my yoga teaching friend, someone with whom I have experienced more altered perceptions and distorted senses of time than with anyone else. I have learned that he has had two strokes. The first, smaller, happened in Switzerland. The second, while attending a meditation retreat in Wales. This has left him
(2026-01-16). Trump's World Vision: Honest, Yet Precariously Primitive. counterpunch.org 
United States presidents are not known for telling the truth. From Thomas Jefferson's denial of a relationship with the enslaved Sally Hemings onward, there has been no shortage of political distortions emanating from the Oval Office. President Donald Trump, however, has taken a different track. When asked by New York Times reporters whether there were
(2026-01-16). Thursday 1/22: January Community Call: Reporting back from Kairos Palestine. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/j……
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-16). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activists rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-16). Starlink's Battle: Navigating Iran's Digital Crackdown. devdiscourse.com Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, is emerging as a crucial player in Iran as the country navigates a crackdown on dissent. As Iran imposes internet blackouts, Starlink has become a lifeline for protesters, enabling them to document and share videos of government crackdowns.
(2026-01-16). Unite tower crane workers at Wolffkran take strike action over three years of stagnant pay. thecanary.co 
Unite have announced that tower crane operators employed by industry giant Wolffkran will begin strike action. The workers are taking a stand against three years of stagnant pay. As a consequence, construction work will likely come to a halt on building sites across the UK unless the world-leading German company comes back with a better […] | By
(2026-01-16). Owaisi's love for 'Nepo Kids' galore as Malegaon prepares for 2026 Corporation Polls. ummid.com AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's love for a 'notorious family' has become a topic of debate in Malegaon which is preparing for the high stake Municipal Corporation elections after a long gap.
(2026-01-16). Nadia Whittome exposes impossibility of student debt. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Nadia Whittome has taken to X to expose the crippling nature of the UK's student loan system. Despite being in the top 5% of UK earners, Whittome reveals that she has managed to pay off just £1,000 in six years of repayments. This situation highlights the persistent challenge posed by student loans in […] | By
(2026-01-16). British kangaroo courts continue embarrassing themselves with Kneecap terror trial farce. thecanary.co 
Irish rappers Kneecap are back in court, as Labour continue to pursue Liam àìg àì hAnnaidh on terror charges for waving a naughty flag. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) continues to act like an errant schoolboy making up excuses for not getting his homework in on time. You'd think six months would be sufficient to […] | By
(2026-01-16). Mr. Hankey Joins Demonstrators on the Street at SF ICE Demo. indybay.org Jan 10 San Francisco. Large Tesla showroom is scene of ICE protest.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Rafael: ICE OUT! Free America Overpass Protest Banner Against Fascism. indybay.org San Rafael Pedestrian Overpass | 800 Belle Avenue | San Rafael, CA, 94903 | Park on Belle Avenue and safely cross the street at the crosswalk to access the ramp up to the pedestrian walkway.
(2026-01-16). Retail trade in Belarus up by 6.6% in 2025. eng.belta.by In 2025 retail trade in Belarus totaled Br102.9 billion, up by 6.6% from the same period of last year in comparable prices.
(2026-01-16). Oshkosh, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). The Mirror just did the DWP's job for them in turning the public against benefit claimants. thecanary.co 
Churnalists at Reach PLC are sucking up to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) again. And they're demonising benefit claimants in the process. The Mirror ran a story claiming that there are: New calls for DWP benefits payment card to replace cash. The Mirror and the DWP: where are these calls coming from? From […] | By
(2026-01-16). Chosen People, Unchosen Allies: Israel's Manipulation of MENA "Minorities" Lebanon's Maronites. muslimskeptic.com It has become common for people to assert that Israel strategically engages with ethnic or religious minorities across the Middle East as a way of managing, fragmenting, or containing the Arab-Muslim political majority. Contemporary discussions often point to Israeli outreach toward Kurds or, more recently, toward the Druze in southern Syria. The underlying question is …
(2026-01-16). Losers of the World Unite! counterpunch.org 
Silent people are not political subjects but followers. They can also be called losers. If war is in the air, losers are going to, well, lose. Understandably, they prefer to see themselves in more dignified terms, as peaceful and law-obeying citizens, while perusing the philosophy of "nothing can be done". The powerful, who pride themselves
(2026-01-16). Mahmoud Khalil: The Trump Administration Aims to "Make an Example Out of Me" truthout.org A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered the Trump administration a victory in its efforts to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, opening the door for his rearrest. Khalil was a graduate student at Columbia University when he was arrested in March and detained for months. He missed the birth of his son, Deen, while in detention. "The Trump administration is trying everything in its… |
(2026-01-16). 'All must be combat ready.' Gerasimov on Armed Forces inspections. eng.belta.by The head of the State Control Committee noted that such measures allow | for identifying and correcting existing nuances: "We strive for | everything to be as it should be. There are positive aspects, and there | are nuances that need correcting. This is a normal process; we need to…
(2026-01-16). Republican Head Of New Hampshire House Education Policy Committee Says She Wants 'Segregated Schools' In Group Chat. newsone.com 
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). The Congressional Pen our US House of Representatives and the "Peoples Department" – USDA. indybay.org The Congressional Pen, authorizing both statutory and appropriated spending, may one bright day provide a just and productive American Food System.
(2026-01-16). It's Dangerous To Overestimate the Left's Strength. portside.org It's Dangerous To Overestimate the Left's Strength |
(2026-01-16). AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco, Senegal faceoff on Sunday Jan 18. ummid.com Morocco defeated Nigeria, and Senegal trounced Egypt to reach the AFCON 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations) Final to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco Sunday January 18, 2026.
(2026-01-16). Leverage BRICS for Industrialisation, Trade, Africa Urged. infobrics.org Experts in political economy and media have urged African countries to strategically engage with leading emerging economies, better known as BRICS, to achieve concrete industrialisation, boost intra-African trade and reduce dependency on foreign economies…
(2026-01-16). Municipal Elections, Union Budget and Future of Pune Real Estate. ummid.com The city you live in five years from now will depend on what happens when you vote, and what the budget gives us next month. Both count.
(2026-01-16). Protesters call on Zurich Insurance to drop deals with Shell and General Dynamics. thecanary.co 
Environmental and humanitarian protesters are taking action against Zurich Insurance Group Ltd ahead of the Davos summit. They're demanding it drops contracts with Shell, Chevron, Maersk and General Dynamics. Insurance campaigners rallied at Zurich offices on 15 January, calling for a boycott, flyering, postering and speaking publicly on the insurers' ties to major non-renewable energy […] | By
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). PSX consolidation extends into 6th session. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Thursday as consolidation in equities stretched into a sixth consecutive session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing lower amid volatile trading and weak market breadth. | The index settled slightly above 181,450, down about 1,110 points, after swinging sharply between the intra-day high of 183,718 and low of 180,784. "Market momentum stayed muted as rising geopolitical tensions cast a long shadow over investor sentiment," noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd (AHL). "Escalating uncertainty in the Middle East kept participan…
(2026-01-16). Disgraced Zionist Canadian-Iranian Ghamari threatens two opponents: "We'll Come After You" thecanary.co 
Far-right monarchist, fanatical Zionist and former Canadian politician, Goldie Ghamari, has threatened the life of political critics of Israel, on camera, in two separate incidents. Ghamari was a member of Ontario's parliament until 2025. She was removed from a conservative 'caucus' over a virtual meeting with British fascist 'Tommy Robinson' shortly after he was arrested […] | By
(2026-01-16). Russia Uses Electronic Warfare in Ukraine: Russia One-upped Starlink for its Own Use. globalresearch.ca When SpaceX deployed Starlink, a supposedly "purely civilian technology", in NATO-occupied Ukraine, it fully exposed America's ability to (ab)use its commercial sector for military purposes. | Although Elon Musk's claim that this "saved" the Neo-Nazi junta from total defeat might be …
(2026-01-16). Announcing the Infiltrators Database. indybay.org The No Trace Project has launched a new tool: the Infiltrators Database, a database of cases of long-term infiltrators employed by authorities in the 21st century.
(2026-01-16). Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill | The National Treasury has published the draft General Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing framework, for public comment in the Government Gazette. | "The draft Bill seeks to strengthen the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) system by addressing the remaining deficiencies identified in the 2021 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation Report for South Africa, and also during the remedial process that culminated in South Africa exiting the FATF greyl…
(2026-01-16). BBC Fact-Checking Show More or Less Gets its Climate Facts Wrong Again. wattsupwiththat.com If More or Less is going to brave the politically treacherous waters of climate change science, it needs to up its game, start examining all the data and stop giving an easy, unquestioning ride to those with an obvious Net Zero fantasy narrative to promote.
(2026-01-16). Thursday 1/15: Save Our Veterans Administration Rally. indybay.org VA Medical Center entrance | 795 Willow Road | Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(2026-01-16). Spectral Threats: China, Russia and Trump's Greenland Rationale. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's mania about Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is something to behold. Its untutored thuggery, its brash assertiveness, and the increasingly strident threats to either use force, bully Denmark into a sale of the island, or simply annex the territory, have officials and commentators scrambling for theories and precedents. The Europeans are terrified that
(2026-01-16). Scrap the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism 2026 Bill. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance opposes the Anthony Albanese government's Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: FREE AMERICA: No Fascism! No Ice! Nationwide Walkouts, Protests & Boycotts. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | Find an action near you: www.freeameri.ca…
(2026-01-16). Antisemitism, extremism and the case for a cautious Royal Commission. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Businessmen warn NEPRA losing autonomy. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) acting President Muhammad Raza has expressed strong opposition to proposed amendments to the Nepra Act, 1997 and the Electricity Act, 1910, which indicate that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority may be placed under the administrative control of the Power Division. | Raza stated that the proposed amendments effectively strike at the very foundation of regulatory independence, which is a universally accepted principle for ensuring transparency, predictability and credibility in utility regulation. He cautioned that placing Nepra under the direct influen…
(2026-01-16). Victory on Starvation's Edge: Palestine Action Strikers Shame the UK, Echoing Bobby Sands' Unbroken Will. counterpunch.org 
In a defiant stand that has shaken the corridors of British power, the imprisoned activists of Palestine Action have suspended their grueling hunger strike after forcing a major concession from the UK government. As of January 14, 2026 the last holdouts, including Heba Muraisi after 73 days without food, Kamran Ahmed at 66 days, and
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Balochistan student wins global award for turning banana waste into fibre. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-16). When an ICE Agent Shot Two Bullets Into Renee Good Through the Driver's Side Window, He Was Not Engaged in Self-Defense. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment) — Three images taken from videos of the slaying of Renee Nicole Good make it clear that she was not trying to run down an ICE agent when he shot her three times and killed her. | Videos taken by different people from various angles (see
(2026-01-16). Investigative committees of Belarus, Russia to strengthen cooperation. eng.belta.by The heads of the Investigative Committees of Belarus and Russia discussed ways to improve the effectiveness of criminal investigations and strengthen security within the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2026-01-16). Bushra Bibi's daughter moves LHC seeking permission to meet mother. tribune.com.pk 
The daughter of Bushra Bibi approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday seeking permission to meet her mother, who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail. | Mubashra Khawar Maneka filed the petition through Lahore High Court Bar Association President Asif Naswana. The Punjab government, the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, and other relevant authorities have been made respondents in the case. | Bushra is currently serving a seven-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case. She was recently handed a 17-year prison term in the Toshakhana-II case, which concerned the purchase of an expensive jew…
(2026-01-16). Experts growing new skin for Swiss fire victims. tribune.com.pk 
The Cell Production Centre at Lausanne University Hospital is working flat out trying to grow new skin for badly-burned survivors of Switzerland's New Year bar fire tragedy. | The centre, with its skin production facility, is the only one of its size in Europe. | "There is a lot of emotion," said Laurent Carrez, the pharmacist technical manager at the centre in Epalinges, on the outskirts of Lausanne in western Switzerland. | But he added: "For now, we're focused on action." | "The priority is to help these patients as much as possible," whether they are in hospitals in Switzerland or abroad, he told AFP. | Th…
(2026-01-16). AI risks 'mass unemployment' in London: mayor. tribune.com.pk 
London mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday joined the chorus of warnings on the impact of artificial intelligence for jobs, saying that the UK capital risks "an era of mass unemployment". | The Labour mayor's comments are to be included in a London speech late Thursday outlining the opportunities and risks posed by AI. | With the UK capital home to a large number of finance, professional services and creative jobs, London is "at the sharpest edge of change", Khan was to say according to excerpts of the speech sent to media. | Khan will point also to "huge potential benefits" of the technology if | used responsibly, a…
(2026-01-16). Gomselmash eyes new assembly facilities in China, CIS. eng.belta.by Gomselmash Director General Vitaly Sheleg shared with journalists the prospects for creating new assembly plants to produce agro-industrial machinery.
(2026-01-16). Turmoil in Uganda: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Taken Amid Election Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic escalation of Uganda's fraught political landscape, Bobi Wine, the country's opposition leader, has allegedly been taken by the army. His party claims an army helicopter landed at his residence and forcibly removed him amid a tense electoral atmosphere.
(2026-01-16). Tight Range Trading: Investors Navigate the Choppy Waters of Wall Street. devdiscourse.com U.S. stocks showed marginal gains on Friday as investors prepared for the long weekend, with attention focused on the S&P 500's performance amid the fourth-quarter earnings season. Chipmakers saw an uptick, with a semiconductors index rising 1.1%, extending Thursday's gains, while financial sector stocks faced pressure due to proposed credit card interest rate caps.
(2026-01-16). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-16). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-16). India, Nigeria Geo-Political, Economic and Cultural Similarities. ummid.com The geo-political, economic and cultural similarities that exist between India and Nigeria present a great opportunity for each of them to benefit from the other's strengths.
(2026-01-16). Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has visited fire-affected areas in the Wemmershoek region, near Franschhoek, to assess the situation firsthand and engage team members on the ground. | This comes after a wildfire that originated in the Langrug area on 7 January 2026 burned over 17 000 hectares, amid challenging conditions of high temperatures, strong winds, and rugged mountainous terrain. | "This blaze is part of a broader wave of wildfires that have tested our collective response across the provin…
(2026-01-16). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org As mass repression of protests and dissent dramatically intensifies in Iran amidst an almost complete communications shutdown, the Free Narges Coalition and more than 30 undersigned organisations (including FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Humans Rights Defenders) call for urgent and concrete actions to circumvent internet censorship, as well as raising alarm regarding the grave threats to existing and newly-arrested detainees, particularly those jailed (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). IMF Approves Financial Aid for Ethiopia Amid Economic Reforms. devdiscourse.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the completion of its latest review of Ethiopia's financial program, paving the way for the disbursement of approximately $261 million to the East African nation. This review is part of Ethiopia's broader $3.4 billion economic reform package established in 2024.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela. | "On-and-off showers and periods of rain are still expected today. The persistent rainfall over the Lowveld and escarpment of Mpumalanga is due to the tropical moisture," SAWS said on Friday. | With the soil being saturated, there is a high likelihood of severe impacts which can result in further widespread flooding, resulting in danger to life du…
(2026-01-16). China's quantum warfare weapons; 'rising star' quits US: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese military says it is developing over 10 quantum warfare weapons…
(2026-01-16). Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February. sanews.gov.za Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February | The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department's Second Chance Programme. | Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite selected subjects and improve their results during the May/June 2026 examination sitting. | "Not achieving the desired outcome in the NSC examinations does not define a learner's future. The Second Chance Programme is a clear demonstr…
(2026-01-16). Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the more than R170 million investment by the African Pioneer Group for the Sandy Point Harbour fishmeal plant, located at St Helena Bay, in the Western Cape. | The plant produces a range of fish products for local and export markets. | "This facility is so much more than an expansion of processing capacity. It is a strategic intervention in the small pelagic value chain that strengthens domestic beneficiation, enhances operational efficiency, and positions South Africa…
(2026-01-16). JEFF MCMULLEN: The fine art of making babies. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Court orders arrests of Iman Mazari, Hadi Chattha within 24 hours. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad district and sessions court has ordered the arrest of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha within 24 hours on Friday in a case related to alleged controversial social media posts. | Additional District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka issued the order after expressing strong displeasure over the failure to execute arrest warrants after the sessions court on Thursday cancelled the bail of the husband and wife duo, citing repeated non-appearances and heated scenes during proceedings. The court ordered their arrest and production before the court, and formally withdrew their right to cross-examination.
(2026-01-16). Marc Chagall's The Walk coming to Minsk in April. eng.belta.by "In April, the Russian Museum Days will be held at the National Art | Museum, during which they will bring Marc Chagall's The Walk to us," | said Irina Matyas.
(2026-01-16). What patients should know about podiatry services in hospital. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Pak women claim first international futsal win at SAFF Championship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's futsal team recorded their first-ever victory at the international level on Tuesday, defeating Sri Lanka 3—2 at the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship in Thailand, officials said. | The win marked a historic moment for Pakistan in international women's futsal. Forward Aizwa Chaudhry led the scoring with a hat-trick, playing a decisive role in a closely contested match. | Pakistan held their nerve in the final stages to secure the victory after a tense encounter, earning their maiden win in the tournament. The SAFF Women's Futsal Championship is currently underway in Thailand, featuring te…
(2026-01-16). Natalie Bennett moves to block protest crackdown with rare House of Lords intervention. thecanary.co 
Protect the Wild has welcomed an intervention in the House of Lords by Green Party peer Natalie Bennett. She has tabled a fatal motion seeking to stop the government amendment that would criminalise and restrict peaceful protest around animal testing facilities. The motion targets the government's recent amendment to the Public Order Act, approved in […] | By
(2026-01-16). Sunday 2/15: SIR,NO SIR! Award winning Film w/ David Zeiger, Benefit Showing for Refuse Fascism NorCal. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | This is a benefit event for Refuse Fascism NorCal. Admission $15 plus addition donations encouraged. | Tickets may be purchased in advance a Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave, Berkeley (ph 510-848-1196) or at the New Parkway Theater at noon on February 15, 2026. Theater Capacity limited to 130 persons.
(2026-01-16). Every tenth car? How many electric vehicles will be in Belarus by 2030. eng.belta.by To date, 49,557 cars with green license plates are registered in the country, the enterprise said.
(2026-01-16). Fire from Shadows: Tareq Baconi's Memoir. counterpunch.org 
Now that the current US administration has taken us to a whole new dimension of global chaos—where even a nominal respect for treaties among sovereign nations is consigned to mass detention centers—why the hell should anybody bother to read one more personal memoir? OK, this one is by a queer Palestinian; that's significant. But this
(2026-01-16). Pakistan pushes for inclusive Yemen talks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has called for an "inclusive" political settlement of the "protracted" conflict in Yemen, warning that millions of people are suffering due to the collapse of basic services, and demanded the release of detained UN and relief personnel. | "We encourage all Yemeni stakeholders and regional partners to engage constructively towards an inclusive and durable political settlement that reflects the aspiration of all the Yemeni people and safeguards regional peace and stability," Ambassador Asim Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Wednesday. | Sp…
(2026-01-16). Palestinian political prisoners in Italy: Anan Yaeesh, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh face sentencing; hearing on the detention of the Palestinian 7. samidoun.net 
Friday, 16 January marks an important day for several Palestinian political prisoners in Italy, with a sentencing hearing in the case of Anan Yaeesh, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh in L'Aquila, simultaneous with a hearing on the detention of Mohammad Hannoun, Ra'ed Dawoud, Yasser Elasaly, Raed Al-Salahat, Reyad Albustanji, Khalil Abu Deiah and Adel Abu …
(2026-01-16). Just as Dangerous: Vance and the 2028 Election. juancole.com (
(2026-01-16). Wednesday 1/21: May Day Strong 2026: Organizing Webinar for Nationwide Workers Over Billionaires Protests. indybay.org Online organizing kickoff for May Day protests | Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/register…
(2026-01-16). Clearly Membered Societies Among the Nonprimate Vertebrate Animals. independentmediainstitute.org The following is an excerpt of an article that was originally published in the Animal Behaviour. Click here to read the full article. The authors of this special issue present concise descriptions of a selection of vertebrates forming 'societies', in the specific sense of long-lasting, clear-cut groups. More specifically, the members must distinguish one another …
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Louis Theroux: The Settlers" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT36……
(2026-01-16). Is there a need for a renewed theory of fascism? indybay.org New practices of solidarity are needed. For the catastrophic trends will continue: forest fires, floods, drought, supply shortages due to transport disruptions. People, their possessions, and infrastructure are under threat. Governments are not providing sufficient help, & insurance companies are shirking their obligations. A new common will is needed to drive ecological renewal & solidarity.
(2026-01-16). Bilawal wants provinces to collect sales tax. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government's performance since 2008, highlighting progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture and revenue generation, while proposing devolution of sales tax collection to the provinces to address the country's fiscal challenges. | Giving a detailed presentation on provincial governance at the Presidency, Bilawal said Sindh was often portrayed as a "glass half empty" province, but maintained that the PPP-led government had steadily strengthened institutions and expanded…
(2026-01-16). Street Visibility in Fond du Lac, January 29, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). The Strategic Zangezur Corridor (Turkey-Armenia-Azerbaijan)? Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP). Is it War or Is It Peace? "Trump Wants to Control it" globalresearch.ca On January 14, the Pashinyan regime and its puppet masters in Washington DC announced the full implementation of the so-called Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP). Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US State Secretary Marco Rubio jointly …
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Stand Strong Together w/ Heather Cox Richardson: One Year Post-Inauguration (Zoom). indybay.org Zoom speaker…
(2026-01-16). Glendale, WI, January 17, 2026: Weekly Stand for Democracy Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
North Port Washington Road & West Silver Spring Drive, Glendale at 6 P.M. |
(2026-01-16). To understand why climate disinformation is so persistent, look at how the denial propaganda movement actually works. wattsupwiththat.com If there is one particular angle we should never overlook when it comes to rhetoric from the political liberal Left — either in the climate issue or elsewhere — it's their incredible degree of psychological projection. Call this out at every available opportunity by shaming them with it, and they might begin to self-censor their utterly embarrassingly irrational assertions — to everyone's benefit, including their own.
(2026-01-16). EU Aviation Regulator Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran's Turbulent Airspace. devdiscourse.com The European Union's aviation regulator recommended on Friday that airlines in the bloc avoid using Iranian airspace, citing escalating tensions due to Tehran's violent response to protests and potential U.S. intervention.
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Webinar: Stanford 11 On Trial – Defending the Student Movement for Palestine. indybay.org RSVP: Bit.ly/S11-Webinar…
(2026-01-16). Ukraine Seeks Security Guarantees and Prosperity Package at Davos. devdiscourse.com A Ukrainian delegation is traveling to the United States to discuss security guarantees and post-war recovery plans, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced ahead of potential signings at the Davos World Economic Forum.
(2026-01-16). White House press secretary attacks Northern Irish journalist. thecanary.co 
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, angrily attacked a Northern Irish journalist. She accused him of being a "left-wing activist" earlier this week — after calling out the actions of ICE agents. Leavitt went for Niall Stanage, who is an associate editor of The Hill. She lashed out after he questioned the motives of […] | By
(2026-01-16). Attacks in the Black Sea aim to destabilize relations between Russia and the Turkic world. strategic-culture.su The West and Ukraine continue to pursue a strategy of ethnic provocation against Russia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The rece…
(2026-01-16). Appleton, January 24, 2026: Winter Walks for Democracy! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). The hidden cost of India's restriction on Bangladeshi visas. globalvoices.org 
Bangladeshi tourists and medical travellers are choosing other neighboring countries due to India's strict visa restrictionsOriginally published on PM Modi meeting with the Chief Adviser of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Muhammad Yunus at Bangkok, in Th…
(2026-01-16). US Withdraws from UN Agencies, India Can Step in. ummid.com Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("One Earth, One Family, One Future"), India can amplify Southern priorities with inclusivity and balance.
(2026-01-16). 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).
(2026-01-16). $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Ford worker, identified as Thomas Sabula, recently made headlines after heckling Donald Trump during his visit to the Ford Plant Tour in Michigan, prompting the US President to flip the employee off and mutter a slur at him. A GoFundMe page titled "TJ Sabula is a patriot!!" raised over $400,000 after news circulated that Sabula was suspended from his job when he shouted at Trump, "pedophile protector," and flipped him off, which caused the viral video of the US President snapping back at the worker. $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump: This is TJ Sabula, the Ford autowo…
(2026-01-16). Volfovich describes situation at Belarus' borders. eng.belta.by "We saw the drills recently conducted by the Americans at the training | ground in Pabradƒó [in Lithuania]. A unit of 900 personnel located 15 km | from the border," said Aleksandr Volfovich.
(2026-01-16). News X World midday wrap-up: Merz acknowledges that Russia is in Europe! gilbertdoctorow.com Today's interview with the Indian global broadcaster NewsX World was in two parts. I appear in minute 3.17 The first segment dealt with the Kremlin's positive evaluation of latest statements by several European leaders that it is time to initiate direct talks with Putin. The second part dealt with Viktor Orban's decision to distribute a …
(2026-01-16). House GOP Bill Would Roll Back Key Protections in US Chemical Safety Law. truthout.org In a widely anticipated move, House Republicans released a draft bill that would roll back several provisions in the nation's premier chemical safety law with the stated goal of bolstering manufacturing and innovation. The bill would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a federal law under which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates chemicals to make sure human and… |
(2026-01-16). ICE terror on the Black community. workers.org 
As the new year begins, so has the continued repression by the capitalist state. Against the will of the people, the state has once again unleashed ICE [Immigration Customs Enforcement] thugs to kidnap and murder migrants and even their allies. This was on full display with the state-sanctioned murder of . . . |
(2026-01-16). Dr. King's Forgotten Warnings About "the Rise of a Fascist State in America" counterpunch.org 
As Americans gather next Monday to celebrate the legacy of the great martyred civil rights and social justice leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a time of fascist rule in the United States, it is important to remember seven interrelated parts of King's thought and activism that have been largely forgotten and deleted: +1.
(2026-01-16). The richest 1% just used an entire year's worth of carbon in around one week of 2026. thecanary.co 
The global richest 1% have already emitted their share of carbon for the entire 2026 year and it's only the beginning of January, according to a report from Oxfam. Meanwhile, the richest 0.1% used all their yearly carbon budget on the 3rd of January. 'Pollutocrat day' The consumption and investment of the super rich has […] | By
(2026-01-16). Be The Sky – An Interview with Tenzin Choegyal. indybay.org Audio interview with Tibetan musician and performer Tenzin Choegyal on his new album (2025) with Philip Glass titled "Be The Sky." This interview was originally broadcast on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org in December, 2025.
(2026-01-16). Belarus could see its first crypto bank within six months. eng.belta.by The first crypto bank may appear in Belarus in six months, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Aleksandr Yegorov said while commenting on the head of state's Decree No.19 "On crypto banks and some issues of regulation in digital tokens."
(2026-01-16). Modi, Mamata Battle in Bengal is Not Political Alone. ummid.com What is happening in West Bengal during the last few days is more than RSS and BJP, the Saffron Ecosystem, simply trying to set a political narrative.
(2026-01-16). FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter as Attacks on Press Freedom Intensify Under Trump. scheerpost.com By Democracy Now! The FBI raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson this week and seized her electronic devices, part of a leak probe into a government contractor accused of mishandling classified government materials. Natanson has reported extensively on the Trump administration's changes to the federal bureaucracy, including mass layoffs of government workers. This comes amid a …
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease. sanews.gov.za Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa's most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels remaining above capacity this week. | According to the department, the latest assessment indicates that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease, from 103.8% last week to 102.2%, this week. | However, it remains at satisfactory levels and continues to ensure a reliable water supply to Gauteng and the surrounding provinces. | The report also shows that major reservoirs conti…
(2026-01-16). Setareh Ghandehari on ICE Violence, Jon Schleuss on Pittsburgh Paper Shutdown. fair.org 
(2026-01-16). SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province. | This as President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. | The search and rescue teams from the South African Air Force's 17th and 19th Squadrons responded to an emergency rescue activation issued by the Air Force Command Post. | The crew's missio…
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-16). Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning. sanews.gov.za Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. | According to the department, ongoing rainfall and strong inflows have caused 14 out of 19 monitored dams to exceed 100% capacity, with several of these structures operating well above their full supply levels. | "This presents a tangible safety risk to communities, infrastructure, and recreational users in proximity to these dams." | This announcement follows a visit from President Cyril Ramaphos…
(2026-01-16). Trump's EPA is taking itself out of the regulation game. grist.org 
In the 55 years since its founding under President Richard Nixon, the Environmental Protection Agency has been a regulatory pendulum, swinging between stringent and lax control of air pollution. Under Democratic presidents, the agency tends to clamp down on emissions from cars and smokestacks. Under Republicans, it tends to give automakers and the manufacturing sector more flexibility. | When President Donald Trump returned to office last year, climate experts expected him to tilt the balance toward industry as he did in his first term, continuing the ping-pong of the last few decades. | Instead, his EPA is go…
(2026-01-16). AI Enthusiasm Boosts Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com In a volatile trading session on Friday, key Wall Street indexes saw gains thanks to a reignited enthusiasm for AI and chip stocks. However, this positive shift was countered by ongoing economic uncertainties stemming from Federal Reserve interest rate strategies and geopolitical issues.
(2026-01-16). India-Russia Trade Ties: Official Says 300 Products Hold Huge Potential for Indian Exporters. infobrics.org At present, India's exports of these goods to Russia stand at $1.7 billion, as against Russia's $37.4 billion in imports…
(2026-01-16). GATE 2026 Admit Card Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 (GATE 2026) on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2026-01-16). Astronauts return after first medical evacuation. tribune.com.pk 
Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history. | A video feed from NASA showed the capsule carrying American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui land off the coast of San Diego at 12: 41 am (0841 GMT). | "On behalf of SpaceX and NASA, welcome home," mission control told the crew moments after landing. | "It's so good to be home, with deep gratitude to the teams that got us there and back," Cardman replied.
(2026-01-16). December Saw Fastest Monthly Food Price Increases Since Pandemic. truthout.org For months, President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that food prices have gone down under his watch — but a new federal report shows that prices have increased overall since he reentered the White House, particularly for some staple items. Trump has peddled false narratives regarding price decreases at several junctures, including in late November, when he claimed that costs for groceries… |
(2026-01-16). Miller / Trump Unleash Full Scale Call for Lethal Assault, Murphy Dragging Feet on ITA, NJ ICE Terror Escalates as Does ICE Violence Across USA N.11. fightbackbetter.com 
Murphy is playing a deadly game of chicken with the lives of NJ residents and citizens. By delaying the signing…
(2026-01-16). Petkevich: Labor and Social Security Ministry gains strategic role in new five-year period. eng.belta.by Outlining priority tasks for the ministry, Natalya Petkevich noted that | the head of state, through decisions made yesterday, clearly | demonstrated the increasing role being assigned to the Labor and Social…
(2026-01-16). Sunday 4/5: Shut Down Drone Warfare Spring Action in New Mexico (4/5-4/11). indybay.org Holloman Air Force Base, Southern New Mexico | (The largest drone training base in the U.S.
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/31: Reparations for African People: a critical question for our times. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist Church, 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley…
(2026-01-16). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Seeds of Revolt: Iran's Economic Collapse and Inflation. counterpunch.org 
The recent protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, mainly in Tehran, when shopkeepers and bazaar merchants started closing their businesses and marching in the streets. The immediate trigger was the sharp fall of Iran's currency (the rial) to historic lows and rapidly rising inflation, which made basic goods increasingly unaffordable for large sections
(2026-01-16). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Dual citizens paying the price for "seamless" Electronic Travel Authorisation rollout. thecanary.co 
Starting from 25 February 2026, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme will be fully enforced. The government claims that this fully digital system will make it easier for travellers to come to the UK, whilst also making it easier to screen people before they reach the border. However, there's a catch — the scheme […] | By
(2026-01-16). Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You can always tell how murderous the US empire is being from day to day from the expression on warmongering senator Lindsey Graham's face, and right now he looks like he just found his mother dead in the bathtub. | Earlier this month Graham
(2026-01-16). Neoliberals need to wake up. China's fourth industrial revolution is imminent. thecanary.co 
Neoliberals in the West are asleep at the wheel. The ideology that public investment cannot drive growth means that China is hundreds of miles ahead in the drive towards the fourth industrial revolution (where AI and automation take a dominant role in the economy). While international coexistence should be the aim, Western nations risk being […] | By
(2026-01-16). Trump's Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic. portside.org Trump's Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic |
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Francisco: Stop ICE Terror and End War on Venzuela. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Immigration Agents Teargas Minneapolis Family's Car With 6 Kids Inside. truthout.org A Minneapolis couple and their six children were reportedly attacked by federal immigration agents, who deployed flash-bang grenades and tear gas canisters on their car as the family was driving home from one of their children's basketball practices. Shawn and Destiny Jackson, whose children range in age from 6 months to 11 years old, were on their way home from the practice on Wednesday… |
(2026-01-16). Mahmood Khan Achakzai appointed Opposition Leader in National Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been formally appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan's National Assembly, ending a vacancy that had persisted since August 7. | National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf representatives Barrister Gohar and Chief Whip of the Opposition Aamir Dogar to his chamber to collect the official notification. | The Speaker handed over the opposition leader's notification to Barrister Gohar. | Notification announcing Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as Opposition Leader in the National Assembl…
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Muppet South East water boss set for £400k bonus despite HUGE failings. thecanary.co 
The boss of South East Water (SEW) is set to take home a £400k bonus, despite massive failings spanning several years. Hinton has been running — or failing to run — the water company since 2020. Earlier this week, the same muppet peddled bullshit about the shitshow of a company needing to increase bills, despite […] | By
(2026-01-16). UN chief sounds alarm on global cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out Thursday at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law, but held off naming offending countries. | He also reiterated that he was "deeply concerned about the violent repression in Iran," ahead of an emergency Security Council meeting on the crisis scheduled for later Thursday. | Guterres, who will step down at the end of 2026, was giving his last annual speech setting out his priorities for the year ahead and said the world was riven with "self-defeating geopolitical divides…
(2026-01-16). UCU college strikes end with victories for several institutions across England. thecanary.co 
Three days of University and College Union (UCU)-led strikes at colleges across the country came to a climactic finish today, 16 January. The union staged walkouts on Wednesday 14 January, and on through Thursday and Friday. In total, staff at 17 colleges across England took part. The workers were taking a stand against further-education (FE) […] | By
(2026-01-16). JEE Main 2026: No exam for West Bengal students on January 23. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said the students of West Bengal appearing in JEE Main 2026 on January 23, 2026 will be allotted different slots.
(2026-01-16). Montello, WI, January 16, 2026: People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). AIMIM to emerge as single largest party in Malegaon Corporation 2026: Exit Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is set to emerge as the single largest party in Malegaon where polling for the corporation election (MMC) was held today.
(2026-01-16). Mahmood slams Maccabi ban on same day their thugs assault Palestinians. thecanary.co 
On 14 January, home secretary Shabana Mahmood denounced, once again, the excellent decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match in Birmingham in October 2025. On the same day, those same supporters of the 'Israeli' football club revealed themselves as the thugs they are. It wouldn't be the first time. Outright thuggery […] | By
(2026-01-16). Kazakhstan, Africa, CIS: Gomselmash expands export geography. eng.belta.by Gomselmash Director General Vitaly Sheleg spoke to journalists about the company's export priorities for the near future.
(2026-01-16). ICE Puts All of Us in Danger. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis — a city long enriched by immigrants and now under assault from thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents. Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was driving alongside her wife, Becca. They were observing an ICE raid
(2026-01-16). EXCLUSIVE: Sultana sources allege Corbyn's slate will overturn Your Party conference decision. thecanary.co 
Today, Jeremy Corbyn announced his new slate 'The Many' ahead of elections for Your Party's (YP) Central Executive Committee (CEC). Corbyn gave an outline of what members can expect from his new slate: Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn has announced his slate of candidates to decide the future direction and leadership of Your Party. @harriepw reports. t.co/KoHVgYnTBg […] | By
(2026-01-16). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Corbyn, Sultana, and McDonnell tell the Canary jury trials aren't the problem. thecanary.co 
Criminal justice backlogs are forcing some victims to wait until 2028, 2029, or even 2030 to have their day in court. This has prompted a government proposal to cut trial by jury in most cases. Ministers say the plans are rooted in the Leveson review, though critics argue the proposals go further — and are […] | By
(2026-01-16). What Tyranny Looks Like Now: No Crowns, No Coups Just Unchecked Power. counterpunch.org 
In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that gave voice to the discontent of a nation struggling to free itself from a tyrannical ruler who believed power flowed from his own will rather than the consent of the governed. Paine's warning was not theoretical. Two hundred and fifty years later, we find ourselves confronting
(2026-01-16). Billionaires' Dreams of a Cryptostate Undergird Trump's Push for Greenland. truthout.org President Donald Trump started his second term with his sights set on Greenland. When Trump first proposed buying the Arctic nation during his first administration, it was treated like a joke. But in a subsequent phone call with Denmark's prime minister, who controls the autonomous territory's foreign policy, the president doubled down on his efforts to seize power. In the "aggressive and… |
(2026-01-16). Malir River Bridge completion scheduled for May 2026, CM Murad. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has officially set May 2026 as the final deadline for the completion of the Malir River Bridge. | The Chief Minister's directive came following an evaluation of the project's progress by a specialised team from the Planning and Development (P&D) Department, which also inspected the N-5 Murghi Khana bridge in Quaidabad to ensure regional connectivity standards are met. Previously, in December, the date set for the completion of the bridge was March 2026, but it has now been extended. | Technical briefings presented to the Sindh CM reveal that the project, valued at Rs. 3…
(2026-01-16). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-16). Pakistan's Reportedly Planned Arms Deal with Sudan. Presages Problems for the UAE in Africa. globalresearch.ca Reuters recently reported that "
(2026-01-16). Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended. sanews.gov.za Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended | The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026. | "On 12 December 2025, the Department invited members of the public to submit comments on the Draft Revised White Paper, recognising that public consultation is a critical component of the policy development process. In order to maximise public participation and inclusivity following the festive season, the department has now extended the deadline…
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Strike the Pump. indybay.org everywhere…
(2026-01-16). Personal loans explained: A practical guide to responsible borrowing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). France deploys troops to Greenland amid U.S. annexation threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is sending military forces to Greenland to participate in Operation Arctic Endurance, a joint exercise with Denmark, in response to escalating U.S. threats to seize the Arctic territory. Macron stated on X that the deployment, requested by Denmark, has already begun with about 15 mountain infantry soldiers, and will soon be reinforced with land, air, and naval assets to safeguard European interests. He described the move as a stand against "forces of destabilization" and a warning that global peace is under threat, emphasizing that Europe faces "adv…
(2026-01-16). Awami Theatre Festival 2026 to begin in Karachi on January 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the return of its annual Awami Theatre Festival, which will run from January 22 to February 15, 2026, featuring a month-long programme of free theatrical performances in multiple regional languages. | The announcement was made at a press conference held at Haseena Moin Hall, where Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah outlined the scope and objectives of the festival alongside Vice President and senior actor Munawar Saeed, Chairman of the Drama Committee Shehzad Raza Naqvi, and Secretary Ejaz Farooqi. | View this post on Instagram | Mr Shah said the 25-…
(2026-01-16). Artificial Intelligence an Asset, not a Substitute to Media. ummid.com Highlighting the possibilities and concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating all walks of life in the world, senior analyst and columnist Asad Mirza said that AI is a tool for journalism, not a substitute.
(2026-01-16). Iran warns of 'decisive response' to any military aggression at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has issued a stern warning that any military or political aggression against Tehran will be met with a full and decisive response, while condemning international sanctions as a violation of international law. | Speaking at the UN Security Council, Darzi criticised the United States for convening a meeting on Iran's internal situation, calling it shameful and an example of political hypocrisy. | Darzi accused Western human rights organisations of advancing an Israeli agenda and claimed that years of sanctions have…
(2026-01-16). US Appeals Court Says Judge Had No Jurisdiction in Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil. scheerpost.com Mahmoud Khalil (2025). Office of Representative Jim McGovern, 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 A US feder…
(2026-01-16). El coronel Pedro y la estirpe valiente de los cubanos. radiohc.cu El coronel Pedro Yadín Domínguez àÅlvarez llegó este jueves a la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) en silla de ruedas, sus piernas cubiertas por vendajes le impiden caminar. | De hablar pausado; pero enérgico recuerda que su sueño fue interrumpido por las bombas en la madrugada del 3 de enero último, que fue un ataque criminal y que cuando pudieron reunirse en el lugar acordado, la ausencia de los compañeros es un dolor que no cesa.El ataque fue desproporcionado con aviones, bombas, drones, aviones sin piloto, helicópteros Apache que ametrallaron indiscriminadamente el área…
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). Villa Clara se coloca a un paso de la postemporada de la SNB. cubadebate.cu Con el tercer zarpazo a sus rivales y el octavo consecutivo en este cierre final, los naranjas de Ramón Moré aflojaron las bisagras de la puerta de entrada a la gran fiesta del béisbol cubano y amenazaron con arrebatarles el último boleto clasificatorio a los Vegueros de Pinar del Río.
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict. geo.tv 
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol attends the third session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 19, 2024. — AFPJudge finds Yoon guilty of obstructing justice and other crimes.Separate insurrection verdict is scheduled for February 19.Yoon…
(2026-01-16). FC Barcelona avanza a cuartos de finales tras golpear a Racing de Santander. cubadebate.cu Barcelona avanzó a los cuartos de final de la Copa del Rey tras derrotar 2 a 0 a Racing de Santander en El Sardinero, en un partido exigente y de desarrollo equilibrado que obligó al equipo de Hansi Flick a sostener la concentración hasta el final.
(2026-01-16). Europeans Unwilling to Buy American Weapons for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime's thirst for weapons seems limitless. In a recent statement, the illegitimate Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky complained about the inability of Western partners to send Ukraine the necessary quantity of weapons to continue the war against Russia. This …
(2026-01-16). Ucrânia ataca navio cazaque no Mar Negro. globalresearch.ca Em 14 de janeiro, um petroleiro cazaque foi atingido por dois drones ucranianos no Mar Negro. O incidente gerou repercussàµes significativas e desconforto diplomático, mas nà£o foi um episódio isolado. O caso faz parte de uma onda de ataques ucranianos …
(2026-01-16). La ciencia en Villa Clara se llama Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Cuando se conmemora este 15 de enero el Día de la Ciencia Cubana, en Villa Clara se recuerda la impronta del líder de la Revolución Cubana, quien aseveró que el futuro de nuestra patria tiene que ser necesariamente un futuro de hombres de ciencia, tiene que ser un futuro de hombres de pensamiento"
(2026-01-16). Ucrânia ataca navio cazaque no Mar Negro. globalresearch.ca Em 14 de janeiro, um petroleiro cazaque foi atingido por dois drones ucranianos no Mar Negro. O incidente gerou repercussàµes significativas e desconforto diplomático, mas nà£o foi um episódio isolado. O caso faz parte de uma onda de ataques ucranianos …
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Oakland: Stand for Good! Protest March Against Fascism at Lake Merritt. indybay.org Starting point: | The Pergola at Lake Merritt | 599 El Embarcadero | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-01-16). LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two. aljazeera.com Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
(2026-01-16). US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver? aljazeera.com The US has announced 'phase two' in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground.
(2026-01-16). Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump's 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
(2026-01-16). Why access to Venezuela's 'heavy' oil is 'tremendous' news for US refiners. aljazeera.com The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
(2026-01-16). US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela's interim leader vows oil sector reform. aljazeera.com US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
(2026-01-16). Trump welcomes Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting. aljazeera.com The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
(2026-01-16). South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to declaring martial law.
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means. aljazeera.com Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). Australia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closed. aljazeera.com The figures are the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December.
(2026-01-16). UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran. aljazeera.com Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
(2026-01-16). 'Easy way or hard': Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation. aljazeera.com US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid.
(2026-01-16). Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation. aljazeera.com Gulf nations don't want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate.
(2026-01-15). China's top legislator meets Canadian PM. ecns.cn Zhao Leji (R), chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on January 15, 2026.Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-16). UN names Hangzhou leader in 'zero waste'. ecns.cn The United Nations has selected Hangzhou as one of the world's top 20 "Zero Waste Cities", recognizing the provincial capital of Zhejiang for its marriage of rapid economic growth and high-tech environmental governance.
(2026-01-16). China's giant radio telescope observations unravel origin of cosmic enigmatic flashes. ecns.cn Through studying the observation data of China's gigantic radio telescope located in the country's southwestern Guizhou Province, an international research team has uncovered compelling new evidence supporting a binary-system origin for at least some fast radio bursts (FRBs), one of the most enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics.
(2026-01-16). Chinese scientists confirm quantum mechanics prediction set 87 years ago. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have directly observed the Migdal effect for the first time in experiments involving collisions between neutrons and atomic nuclei, confirming a quantum mechanics prediction made nearly nine decades ago.
(2026-01-16). Chinese commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea for IoT constellation. ecns.cn China launched a group of satellites from the waters near its eastern Shandong Province on Friday morning.
(2026-01-16). Ice core repository opens in Antarctica to preserve climate history. ecns.cn European researchers began operating the first global repository of mountain ice cores in Antarctica on Wednesday, aiming to preserve irreplaceable climate records as global warming accelerates glacier melt.
(2026-01-16). Beijing hosts ice lantern art festival to boost immersive cultural tourism. ecns.cn The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival opened in Beijing Thursday. The festival is themed "Legends of Longqing Gorge: A Tribute to the Classics," looking back on four decades of ice-and-snow cultural tourism development.
(2026-01-15). Int'l research team develops damage-free etching technique for optoelectronic semiconductors. ecns.cn An international research team has developed a "self-etching" technique to process soft and unstable ionic crystal lattice semiconductors.By tuning the halogens in these etched regions, researchers can design pixel-like units with adjustable emission color and brightness, a crucial step toward miniaturized and efficient optoelectronic devices.
(2026-01-16). China provides 20 million yuan in humanitarian aid to Thailand. ecns.cn China has provided 20 million yuan (about $2.87 million) in humanitarian aid to Thailand to support people affected by the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
(2026-01-15). Denmark rebuts Trump's Greenland security claims. ecns.cn There are no Chinese warships operating around Greenland and no significant Chinese investments in the region, Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, as he countered United States' threats to seize the Arctic island.
(2026-01-16). China sends sea-launched rocket CERES-1 Y7 from sea. ecns.cn The commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 a.m. (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation.
(2026-01-15). 20-year-old Chinese influencer found stranded on streets of Cambodia returns home. ecns.cn A 20-year-old Chinese influencer previously found living on the streets in Cambodia has returned to China, her family confirmed Thursday.
(2026-01-16). Why Trump wants Greenland: Bases, minerals, sea lanes. ecns.cn Located in the Arctic Ocean, Greenland — the world's largest island — is dominated by vast tundra and encircled by glaciers. Long overlooked because of its extreme cold and harsh environment, the autonomous Danish territory has in recent years emerged as a geopolitical hot spot, fueled by United States President Donald Trump's renewed threats to annex it.
(2026-01-16). Zou Jiayi assumes office as AIIB president. ecns.cn China's former Vice Minister of Finance Zou Jiayi on Friday formally took office as president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and chair of its Board of Directors, according to a statement released by the bank.
(2026-01-16). China urges fugitives linked to Chen Zhi crime syndicate to surrender. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security on Thursday issued a notice urging fugitives linked to the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate to voluntarily surrender to authorities.
(2026-01-16). MOC: China, Europe resolving EV case marks a significant step. ecns.cn China and the European Union have resolved the electric vehicle case in accordance with World Trade Organization rules and on the basis of mutual respect, a move of significant positive importance, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-01-15). China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang (right) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on witnessing the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents following their talks on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-01-16). South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in jail for obstruction. ecns.cn A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in the first trial over charges including obstruction of arrest, according to a CCTV report on Friday.
(2026-01-15). China launches third 'New Era, New Images' program to boost global visual storytelling. ecns.cn The second showcase of works from the "New Era, New Images" program, also known as the IP Plan, along with the launch of its third edition, was held in Beijing on Thursday. More than 200 participants attended the event, including Chinese and international industry professionals, scholars, government officials and media representatives.
(2026-01-16). Trump announces Gaza Board of Peace after U.S. declares move to phase two of cease-fire. haaretz.com As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said…
(2026-01-16). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fires are lit as protesters demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous via Getty Images | Iran's security forces have carried out mass killings of protesters after nationwide protests escalated on January 8, 2026.The mass killings by Iranian security forces are a stark reminder that rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account.UN member states should urgently convene a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to put human rights and accountability in Iran front and center of the international resp…
(2026-01-16). 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)…
(2026-01-16). Trump Backs Transitional Palestinian Governance Plan for Gaza. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports the establishment of a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a transitional period, as Washington pushes ahead with a fragile second phase of the ceasefire that began in October. Trump announced his backing for the "Palestinian Technocratic Government," formally known as the National Committee for …
(2026-01-16). Gaza Wrecked, Soldiers Broken: The Human Cost of War. moderndiplomacy.eu Since the October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in an extended military campaign in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. The war has involved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and reservists, with continuous combat operations, hostage rescues, and cross-border clashes. The conflict has left over 71,000 Palestinians dead in Gaza and more than …
(2026-01-16). Canada-China Strategic Reset. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada and China are moving toward a new strategic partnership that could deliver what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described as "historic" gains by leveraging complementary economic strengths. Speaking during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Carney emphasized cooperation in agriculture, energy, finance, and agri-food sectors. The visit marked the first by a Canadian …
(2026-01-16). Museveni Leads Uganda Election Amid Allegations of Repression. moderndiplomacy.eu Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled the country since 1986, appears to be on track for a decisive victory in early results from Thursday's election. The electoral commission reported that Museveni held 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations, while his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine …
(2026-01-16). Taiwan Seeks Strategic AI Role in U.S. Trade Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan aims to position itself as a strategic artificial intelligence partner of the United States following a trade agreement that cuts tariffs and commits billions of dollars in new Taiwanese investment in the U.S. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the deal reflects a shared vision of deepening high-tech cooperation, particularly in semiconductors and AI. The …
(2026-01-16). Digital Lending and the Future of Global Financial Inclusion. moderndiplomacy.eu Having access to credit is what shapes our everyday life more than most financial indicators. It defines how easily a household can take care of unexpected costs, whether a small business can restock inventory, or whether a worker can get through an unforeseeable month without missing any important payments. Still, affordable credit remains out of …
(2026-01-16). Congress Heads to Copenhagen to Rein in Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing the island's strategic location in the Arctic and its rich mineral resources. Though Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, Trump has not ruled out the use of force to secure it, prompting international concern. The idea first emerged in 2019, but it has …
(2026-01-16). IMF Sees Global Economy Holding Firm Despite Trade and Geopolitical Shocks. moderndiplomacy.eu The International Monetary Fund's upcoming growth forecasts are expected to show that the global economy remains resilient despite trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in an interview with Reuters. Speaking during a visit to Kyiv ahead of the release of the IMF's World Economic Outlook update, Georgieva described current global …
(2026-01-16). Ms. Rachel brings Gaza children's art to a New York exhibition. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). Gaza economy pins hopes on implementing ceasefire phase two. newarab.com 
Amid widespread destruction, a suffocating blockade, and continued Israeli control over large swathes of the enclave, farmers, factory owners and business operators say any chance of recovery hinges on Israel's withdrawal and the implementation of the next phase o…
(2026-01-16). 'Not much is standing' in Gaza, says UN official. newarab.com 
A top "I wouldn't have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction, not much is standing," Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), told journalists after a visit to the Gaza Strip. | "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate," he said, adding that Gazans across the territory…
(2026-01-16). Israel bars PA Jerusalem affairs minister from West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). Chad says seven soldiers killed in clash at Sudanese border. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). 'We are not afraid' of diplomatic clash with US: Rodriguez. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). After snooker, Saudi sets sights on darts with 'golden bullseye'. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is ready to host a The Saudi Arabia will make its own mark on…
(2026-01-16). Yemen prosecutor seeking to investigate STC head for 'treason'. newarab.com 
The committee will investigate several allegations against al-Zubaidi, including "high treason with the intent to undermine the independence of the republic", "forming an armed gang", "committing murders against…
(2026-01-16). IShowSpeed goes viral for 'first ever' Egypt pyramids livestream. newarab.com 
Popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed visited Egypt as part of his 'Speed does Africa' tour, becoming the first person to ever conduct a live broadcast from inside IShowSpeed's latest YouTube venture took him to the streets of Cairo, specifically the Khan el-Khalili area, where he interacted with locals, ate local delicacies and was introduced to several Egyptian traditions, such as the Tanoura dance. The YouTuber, also known by his name Darren Watkins, cruised down the River Nile, and…
(2026-01-16). South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US. newarab.com 
South Africa's defence minister has ordered an inquiry into reports of Iran's participation in navy exercises, apparently against the instructions of the president, the ministry said Friday. | The probe comes after the United States sharply criticised Local media reported President Cyril Ramaphosa had instructed the defence minister to withdraw the three Iranian warships from the drills, which came…
(2026-01-16). UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. newarab.com 
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban West Midlands Police and its chief constable Craig Guildford have been under mounting pressure about how they came to the decision, which sparked political outrage in Britain and Israel. | Birmingham's population is 30 percent Muslim, according to the last census in 2021, and h…
(2026-01-16). Local UK police chief retires amid Maccabi fan ban row. newarab.com 
A top UK police chief who oversaw a contentious decision to ban West Midlands Police and its chief constable
(2026-01-16). Former UK Conservative lawmaker Jenrick defects to Reform. newarab.com 
Former Jenrick joins at least a dozen prominent Conservatives who have joined Reform, which, before an election due in 2029, is ahead of both Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives in opinion polls. | "The two main parties are rotten," Jenrick told a ne…
(2026-01-16). US threatens funding freeze over Palestine UN bid and ICC action. newarab.com 
The United States said on Thursday it would withhold 10 percent of its funding to the United Nations and its agencies if Palestine secures full UN membership or if the The move comes amid sustained international scrutiny of Under a nearly 500-page funding package for 2026, cited by The Jerusalem Post, Washington has made…
(2026-01-16). Kurdish group claims armed actions in Iran to defend protesters. newarab.com 
An Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq said it has launched attacks on Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in recent days in retaliation for Members of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, or PAK, have "played a role in the protests through both financial support and armed operations to defend protesters when needed," Jwansher Rafati, a PAK representative, told The Associated Press on Thursday. | Iranian media has previously accused the group and other Kurdish facti…
(2026-01-16). Saudi—Egypt—Somalia military bloc 'taking shape' amid tensions. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has concluded talks with Egypt and Somalia on the formation of a new military bloc, amid efforts to curb the UAE's influence in the region, and in response to According to Bloomberg on Friday, citing two people familiar with the matter, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia soon to finalise the agreement. | The proposed pact intends to strengthen strategic cooperation on Red Sea security and deepen mili…
(2026-01-16). Residents confront loss and uncertainty after Aleppo clashes. newarab.com 
In the heart of the If anything, the neighbourhood now resembles a newspaper image of a massive explosion, with homes partially or completely destroyed, windows shat…
(2026-01-16). French prosecutor seeks year in jail for Iranian over comments online. newarab.com 
A French prosecutor Friday sought a one-year jail term for an Iranian woman accused of promoting "terrorism" online in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens. | Mahdieh Esfandiari, a 39-year-old Iranian, was arrested in France in February on charges of promoting and inciting "terrorism" on social media over comments she is said to have made, including on Palestinian group Hamas attacking Israel on October 7, 2023, according to French authorities. | She is accused of writing posts for a channel called "Axis of the Resistance" in 2023 and 2024 on platforms including Telegram, X, Twitc…
(2026-01-16). Exclusive: Hamas says US must oblige Israel to move to phase two. newarab.com 
Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic edition, Hazem Qassem said Hamas was demanding that Washington "oblige the occupation" to complete phase one of the deal, arguing that recent US statements on launching the second phase must be translated into concrete steps on the ground. | Qassem descr…
(2026-01-16). Portugal far-right hopeful Ventura enters vote as favourite. newarab.com 
A far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential election, Andre Ventura, has emerged as the favourite for Sunday's first round of voting, according to polls. | But regardless of whom the president of the Chega ("Enough") party encounters in the second-round runoff in February, he has very little chance of carrying the day to succeed conservative incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. | Some polls point to a second-round duel between Ventura and Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro, while others suggest that Luis Marques Mendes, who has the support of conservative Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, could make the run-off. | Am…
(2026-01-16). Saudi Arabia's King Salman undergoes medical tests: royal court. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old monarch King Salman is undergoing medical tests at a hospital in capital Riyadh, the kingdom's Royal Court said on Friday. | "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – may God protect him – is undergoing medical examinations today… at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh," the court said in a statement shared on state media. | Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude oil exporter, has for years sought to quell speculation over King Salman's health. | He has been on the throne since 2015, though his son Mohammed bin Salman was named crown prince in 2017 and acts as de facto ruler.
(2026-01-16). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-16). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-16). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-16). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-16). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-16). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-16). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-16). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-16). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-16). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-16). Is Canada's 'warming' just politically driven data corruption? onlineopinion.com.au If Canada's temperature data is wrong, how much climate policy rests on a statistical artefact – and why were obvious errors brushed aside?
(2026-01-16). Congress should walk Trump's talk on arms industry stock buybacks. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's new executive order to curb arms industry stock buybacks —
(2026-01-16). Iran's Direct Threat: Qatar Saudi US Bases Targeted in Any War. thinktank.pk Amid escalating geopolitical frictions in the Middle East as of January 2026, Iran has delivered pointed warnings to key Gulf states, asserting that any assault on its territory would trigger retaliatory strikes against US military assets hosted in those nations. This development, rooted in longstanding rivalries and recent internal upheavals, highlights the fragile equilibrium in …
(2026-01-16). Why Canada Is Getting Closer to China — And What It Means. thinktank.pk Canada has signaled a notable pivot in its foreign relations, forging deeper ties with China amid evolving global dynamics. This shift, highlighted by a landmark prime ministerial visit to Beijing, reflects efforts to diversify economic dependencies and navigate geopolitical challenges. Key Reasons Behind Canada's Shift Toward Closer Ties with China Canada's warming relations with China …
(2026-01-16). What China can and can't do regarding Venezuela and Iran. unitedworldint.com Interests, possibilities and limits to Beijing's actions. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, PhD Candidate in International Relations, from Beijing / China In recent times, some texts spreading rapidly on social media claim that China is waging a "silent but devastating" economic and geopolitical war against the US through Venezuela and Iran. In these narratives, China is presented …
(2026-01-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-16). Australia: Antisemitism Education Taskforce to attack democratic rights and academic freedom. wsws.org Just four days after the Bondi attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the creation of the Antisemitism Education Taskforce, chaired by corporate figure David Gonski and featuring the government's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal.
(2026-01-16). Amid conflict over Powell indictment, attention turns to Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook. wsws.org Amid conflict over the Powell indictment, attention turns to the Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook.
(2026-01-16). East Palestine, Ohio residents report long-term health problems from 2023 Norfolk Southern rail disaster. wsws.org Following a massive derailment in February 2023, the railroad and government released 1.1 million pounds of toxic chemicals from the train in a bid to reopen the tracks as quickly as possible.
(2026-01-16). Governments advance universal digital identification, mass surveillance and censorship. wsws.org Major Western governments are coordinating the implementation of universal digital IDs and surveillance frameworks to abolish online anonymity and monitor political dissent under the guise of child safety.
(2026-01-16). New Zealand, Japan strengthen military links. wsws.org Two new defence and security pacts upgrade a deal signed in 2024, providing for increased intelligence sharing and joint military activities aimed at China.
(2026-01-16). Public health collapsing as COVID pandemic enters its 7th year. wsws.org The systematic dismantling of public health services in the United States, including childhood vaccinations that have saved millions of lives, is a historic crime committed by the US ruling elite.
(2026-01-16). New York City workers urge broadening strike of 15,000 striking nurses. wsws.org Thousands of workers around the world have registered their support for the New York City nurses strike, which reached its fifth day on Friday.
(2026-01-16). Federal agents raid Washington Post reporter's home in crackdown on press freedom. wsws.org The FBI's unprecedented raid on Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home is an authoritarian attack on press freedom, whistleblowers and working class social protections.
(2026-01-16). For a general strike to stop Trump's occupation of Minneapolis! wsws.org The call for a one‚Äëday general strike and economic shutdown on Friday, January‚ÄØ23 to oppose the rampage by Trump's ICE must become the beginning of a broader working‚Äëclass mobilization across the city, state and country against the Trump administration.
(2026-01-16). Federal agents in Minneapolis tear gas family, sending 2 children and a baby to hospital. wsws.org According to the baby's parents, their infant stopped breathing after ICE thugs deployed a tear gas bomb under their vehicle.