middleeasteye.net (2025-01-21). Martin Luther King Jr would have called it a genocide, too Like Vietnam, MLK's take on the death and destruction in Gaza would be crystal clear: Israel is, in fact, guilty of genocide, and a fragile ceasefire deal doesn't change the fact that almost every facet of Palestinian life has been destroyed in part by American weaponry.
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-01-21). Marwan Barghouti – the world's most important hostage – must be freed
As reported last week, Egypt, Qatar and Hamas are all insisting Barghouti, the most popular leader in Palestine, be among the thousands of Palestinian hostages to be freed as part of the ceasefire agreement. | | His release or retention in captivity will say volumes about which path the US and Israel wish to take: either more land thieving, more killings, more lawlessness or steps towards ending the occupation and choosing peace over territorial expansion.
(2025-01-21). Biden's Legacy: The World Is More Unsafe For Journalists. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's administration proclaimed numerous times that "journalism is not a crime" and that the United States government supports "free and independent media around the world." Biden said the "free press is crumbling" in his farewell address. But the reality is that Biden and his administration helped make the state of the free press more fragile. | Over 200 journalists in Gaza were killed by Israeli military forces armed by the Biden administration. Other client states, like India and Saudi Arabia, trampled on the human rights of reporters without fearing much criticism.
(2025-01-21). CEASEFIRE BEGINS! + Trump Inauguration and more. rumble.com
(2025-01-21). This Will Not End With the Last Airstrike. orinocotribune.com By Malak Hijazi — Jan 15, 2025 | For 15 long months, the people of Gaza have endured a brutal genocidal war. | We've lost loved ones, homes and any sense of normalcy. | But as talks of a potential ceasefire grow, hope flickers that it might take effect before US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week. | Our eyes remain glued to our phones, scrolling through news — both real and fake — waiting for the announcement. We long to hear the word "ceasefire" spoken aloud, a fragile sense of relief after all the death we have witnessed. | Reports of progress in negotiations spark fleeting c…
(2025-01-21). Outraged By Gaza Ceasefire, Israeli Settlers Burn Palestinian Homes, Cars. popularresistance.org Israeli Jewish settlers rampaged through several Palestinian towns in the West Bank on 19 January in a show of anger at a ceasefire deal that saw the end of fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives. | Settlers across the West Bank organized themselves in an effort to disrupt the release of Palestinians held captive in Israeli prisons and detention centers, where torture and rape are common. | Accompanied by soldiers, the settlers attacked Palestinian cars and closed several main roads in Turmus Ayy, Atara, Ein Siniya, Ein Ayoub, Qalqilya, an…
(2025-01-21). Strengthen solidarity with Palestine! workers.org 
Resistance in Palestine and West Asia has mobilized an important movement in the U.S. and other NATO countries for over 15 months to demand the genocide in Gaza stop. A ceasefire has finally been achieved. This movement must ask itself the following question: What do we do now to contribute . . . |
(2025-01-21). Iran Urges Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations urged that the ceasefire in Gaza must be transformed into a permanent and sustainable solution, stressing the need for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Palestinian enclave.
(2025-01-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu's war cabinet vote today. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-21). Hamas-Israel Ceasefire: Salute to People of Gaza. ummid.com Despite round the clock terror and horrifying attacks in the last 15 months, the ordinary people of Gaza exhibited remarkable patience for which they deserve acclaim.
(2025-01-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: The Real Winner. ummid.com Though, both the outgoing and the incoming presidents – Biden and Trump, claimed it as their victory, yet in real terms, the deal fructified due to Trump's adamant and no-nonsense attitude in dealing with Netanyahu.
(2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-21). Netanyahu's Likud Party Says Ceasefire Deal Allows A 'Return To Fighting'. indybay.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party said in a statement on Thursday that the Gaza ceasefire deal will allow "Israel to return to fighting under American guarantee."
(2025-01-21). Bitter harvests: the Gaza ceasefire. onlineopinion.com.au Incoming US President Donald Trump claimed the lion's share. And why not? With his inauguration on January 20, the timing of the ceasefire, with Israel finally relenting, was no coincidence.
(2025-01-21). Palestinian human rights defender killed by an Israeli airstrike with his family on the night the ceasefire was announced. fidh.org In the early hours of 16 January 2025, Ihab Marwan Kamal Faisal and his family were killed in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike. Ihab was a staff member of the Palestinian Center for Human Rights (PCHR), a member organisation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH). FIDH and its 188 member organisations mourn this terrible and tragic loss and extend their condolences to all staff members at PCHR. FIDH demands accountability at the international level for the Israeli airstrike (…) | – | /…
(2025-01-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: 95 Palestinians to be freed for 3 Israeli captives Sunday. ummid.com As many as 95 Palestinians will be freed for three Israeli captives in the first lot as part of the prisoners' exchange agreed upon by Israel and Hamas under the Gaza Ceasefire Deal that comes into force Sunday January 19, 2025.
(2025-01-21). Israel accepted ceasefire after battlefield defeat; Hamas 'stronger' than ever: IRGC cmdr. presstv.ir A senior Iranian commander says Hamas will strongly continue its path after Israel was forced to accept a ceasefire agreement.
(2025-01-21). Israeli snipers kill two Palestinian children in Gaza's Rafah despite ceasefire. presstv.ir Israeli gunfire has killed two Palestinian children and injured several others in the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire.
(2025-01-21). 97 bodies recovered in Rafah as search for 10,000 missing continues in Gaza. presstv.ir Medical sources say during the first day after the Gaza ceasefire more than 97 bodies were recovered in Rafah.
(2025-01-21). Niger: Joint call for the immediate release of Moussa Tiangari. fidh.org We demand the immediate release of Moussa Tiangari, rights defender and General Secretary of the Alternative Espaces Citoyens (AEC) association, who was imprisoned on 3 January 2025 after a month in police custody.
15 January 2025.
| Moussa Tiangari was arrested at his home on 3 December 2024 on his return from an international trip. Charged with undermining state security, criminal conspiracy in connection with terrorism and glorifying terrorism, he spent a month in police custody before (…) | – |
(2025-01-21). Bans at Sri Lanka university: A far-reaching attack on students' democratic rights. wsws.org The prohibition of an IYSSE lecture at Peradeniya University was followed by a blanket ban on all student meetings on or off campus, which sets a dangerous precedent for all universities.
(2025-01-21). Hezbollah praises 'grand victory' of Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Hezbollah has congratulated the Palestinian people and their resistance against Israel for a "grand victory" in the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-21). Trump's Expected Policy Toward Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Biden's Legacy: Genocide Abroad, Economic Despair At Home. popularresistance.org 46th US President Joe Biden officially leaves office Monday, January 20, to be succeeded by former President Donald Trump. Trump's promises in the name of "saving American workers" have raised alarm for people across sectors of society, including migrant workers who are gearing up for mass deportations, and unionized workers who are preparing for Trump's attacks on labor rights. Trump's loyalty to multi-billionaires has also given the working class of the US great cause for concern. Meanwhile, in contrast, the Democrats have attempted to position themselves as the real defenders of working people.
(2025-01-21). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Video: Trump 'not confident' on Gaza ceasefire future. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump told reporters he was "not confident" of the Gaza ceasefire deal holding.
(2025-01-21). Ecuador's Coastal Ecosystems Have Rights, Constitutional Court Rules. popularresistance.org The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has determined that coastal marine ecosystems have rights of nature, including the right to "integral respect for its existence and for the maintenance and regeneration of its life cycles, structure, functions and evolutionary processes," per Chapter 7, Articles 71 to 74 in the country's constitution. | This is not the first time that Ecuador has established legal rights for nature. In fact, Ecuador was the first country in the world to establish that nature held legal rights, Earth.org reported. In 2008, Ecuador added rights for Pacha Mama, an ancient goddess similar to the Mo…
(2025-01-21). Joe Biden Grants Clemency To Leonard Peltier. popularresistance.org With literally minutes left in his presidency, Joe Biden on Monday granted clemency to Leonard Peltier, the ailing Native American rights activist whom the U.S. government put in prison nearly 50 years ago after a trial riddled with misconduct and lies. | In a statement as President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration was underway, Biden announced he is "commuting the life sentence imposed on Leonard Peltier so that he serves the remainder of his sentence in home confinement." | Shortly afterward, Peltier said he's ready to get back to his family. | "It's finally over — I'm going home." he said in a statement…
(2025-01-21). Housing crisis: more of the same in 2025? onlineopinion.com.au Weeks become months and months become years in this real-life version of the Utopia TV series.
(2025-01-21). 4 Hours Of Trump Inauguration Recapped In 8 Min: Church, Biden Meet, All Arrivals, Then Oath | USA. hindustantimes.com In this video recap, we summarize the highlights of Donald Trump's inauguration, covering all key events from the day in just a few minutes. The ceremony began with a morning service at St. John's Church, followed by a traditional tea meeting between Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden. As the clock struck noon, Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States in the Capitol Rotunda, marking a historic return to office. Watch the video for more.
(2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire deal must become sustainable solution: Iran's UN envoy. presstv.ir Iran's UN ambassador emphasizes that the Gaza ceasefire must be transformed into a permanent and sustainable solution.
(2025-01-21). Yemen says monitoring Netanyahu's 'crushing defeat', pledges support for Gaza. presstv.ir Ansarullah pledges support for Palestine after the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-21). Yemen says monitoring Netanyahu's 'crushing defeat', pledges support for Gaza. presstv.ir Ansarullah pledges support for Palestine after the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-21). Hezbollah praises 'grand victory' of Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Hezbollah has congratulated the Palestinian people and their resistance against Israel for a "grand victory" in the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-21). Endless violence: Israeli settlers attack Palestinian towns to protest Gaza truce deal. presstv.ir Israeli settlers, backed up by the occupation forces, storm several Palestinian towns in the West Bank, in a show of anger at a Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-21). UN torture expert urges probe into Israeli violations in Gaza after truce. presstv.ir The UN special rapporteur on torture says an investigation is required into human rights abuses committed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
(2025-01-21). UN torture expert urges probe into Israeli violations in Gaza after truce. presstv.ir The UN special rapporteur on torture says an investigation is required into human rights abuses committed by Israeli forces in Gaza.
(2025-01-21). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-01-21). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-01-21). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-21). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-21). Morocco's opposition pushes for ex-human rights minister release. newarab.com 
Morocco's Over the weekend, the Jus…
(2025-01-21). How climate change fuelled the LA wildfires. aljazeera.com Climate change has extended wildfire seasons in California, turning winter fires into a year-round crisis.
(2025-01-21). PSC's Ben Jamal charged despite video showing police waving marchers through line. skwawkbox.org 
Footage shows Met Police officers ushering Gaza marchers through to lay wreaths for murdered children — but they are still being charged Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) director Ben Jamal is being charged under accusations that he 'led and incited others to join a procession that forced its way through a police line' blocking an anti-genocide …
(2025-01-21). Iran president congratulates Gazans on victory, praises 'strong resistance' against Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian congratulates the people of the Gaza Strip for their victory in the face of the Israeli regime's 15-month-long war of genocide.
(2025-01-21). Houthi: Iran played crucial role in victory of Palestinians over Israel. presstv.ir The Ansarullah leader has praised Iran's significant role in the Palestinian nation's triumph over Israel after a 15-month-long campaign of genocide.
middleeasteye.net (2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire: The Palestinian spirit will never be broken
As Israel grapples with the catastrophic failure of its 15-month war, the Palestinian people are asserting their right to return and to exist
en.abna24.com (2025-01-21). Lebanese Hezbollah hails Palestinian victory: A historic triumph of resistanceHezbollah issued a statement celebrating the Palestinian people and resistance forces for their monumental victory against the Zionist-American aggression.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-01-21). As Gaza Ceasefire Holds, Israeli Occupation Forces and Settlers Escalate Repression in West Bank – Day 472Palestinian news outlets reported that settlers attacked several villages and towns in the occupied West Bank. They include villages and towns in Qalqilya, Jit Junction near Tulkarm, villages near Nablus, areas near the Ramin Plain in Tulkarm district.
reuters.com (2025-01-21). Trump launches sweeping border crackdown, mass deportation pushTrump on Monday kicked off his sweeping immigration crackdown, tasking the U.S. military with aiding border security, issuing a broad ban on asylum and taking steps to restrict citizenship for children born on U.S. soil.
(2025-01-21). Iran's Leader: Resistance Front not to stop for a moment. presstv.ir Iran's Leader commends the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip for their heroic steadfastness in the face of the Israeli regime's ferocious 15-months-long war of genocide.
(2025-01-21). Iran president congratulates Gazans on victory, praises 'strong resistance' against Israel. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian congratulates the people of the Gaza Strip for their victory in the face of the Israeli regime's 15-month-long war of genocide.
(2025-01-21). Iran's Leader: Resistance Front not to stop for a moment. presstv.ir Iran's Leader commends the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip for their heroic steadfastness in the face of the Israeli regime's ferocious 15-months-long war of genocide.
(2025-01-21). Friday 1/31: Starmer, Get Your Bloody Hands Off Tony Greenstein & Other Opponents of Zionist Genocide. indybay.org British Consulate | 1 Sansome St./Market St. | San Francisco…
(2025-01-21). Israel's police chief plays a waiting game as Ben-Gvir tells top officers: 'I'll be back'. haaretz.com The far-right minister who quit Netanyahu's government in response to the hostage deal with Hamas is likely to return to his position soon, officials believe — so officers will be afraid to deviate from his line — making this is a particularly testing time for the police commissioner…
(2025-01-21). Israel's Netanyahu government on edge over Ben-Gvir's Gaza exit. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The three open posts,
(2025-01-21). Situation Critical: UNRWA and its Continued Operations. counterpunch.org 
In April last year, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told the United Nations Security Council that "an insidious campaign to end UNRWA's operations is under way, with serious implications for peace and security". Repeatedly, requests by the relief and works agency responsible for providing welfare and aid to Palestinians to continue its work, notably in northern Gaza, had been
(2025-01-21). Soldiers Abuse Citizens, Settlers Burn Homes and Vehicles, Near Qalqilia. imemc.org 
On Monday, Israeli forces carried out a detention campaign, abusing dozens of Palestinians in the town of Azzun, east of Qalqilia in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. In the nearby villages of Al-Funduq and Jinsafut, east of the city, illegal Israeli colonizers attacked Palestinian citizens and destroyed their property.
(2025-01-21). Vanuatu risks return to all-male parliament in snap election in spite of strong ' vot woman' campaign. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Leah Lowonbu in Port Vila Vanuatu's only incumbent female parliamentarian has lost her seat in a snap election leaving only one woman candidate in contention after an unofficial vote count. The unofficial counting at polling locations indicated the majority of the 52 incumbent MPs have been reelected but also with some high profile departures.
(2025-01-21). Young, Educated Families Are Leaving Israel. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-21). Trump lifts sanctions on violent settlers as Israelis attack West Bank towns. presstv.ir Trump cancels an executive order that slapped sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers involved in violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank.
(2025-01-21). South African humanitarian in pro-Israeli crosshairs over Palestine support. aljazeera.com Imtiaz Sooliman, driving force behind prominent African aid agency Gift of the Givers, says his work is not political.
(2025-01-21). Israeli settlers attack West Bank villages under army's protection. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers attack Palestinian villages, set vehicles on fire and injure several residents in the West Bank.
(2025-01-21). Trump lifts US sanctions on Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli officials welcome new president's decision to remove sanctions imposed by the Biden administration.
(2025-01-21). Trump overturns Biden's executive order that enabled him to sanction Israeli settlers in West Bank. haaretz.com Amid flurry of post-inauguration activity, Trump also cancelled U.S. sanctions against the International Criminal Court and sent a sharp message to to pro-Palestinian protesters across America…
(2025-01-21). Trump brings families of Israeli hostages on stage as Witkoff unveils four-point approach to Middle East. haaretz.com At Inauguration Day rally, Trump vows to 'bring them all home' and again claims 'Israel would never have been hit on October 7' if he had been president…
(2025-01-21). Hamas says second stage of hostage release on Saturday after reports of one-day delay. haaretz.com Palestinian media reported a Hamas official said the next phase of the deal will happen Sunday, not Saturday as agreed. Israel, unsure if it's a legitimate statement or psychological warfare, informed mediators that a Sunday release would violate the Gaza cease-fire agreement…
(2025-01-21). As cease-fire comes into effect, Palestinians begin the search for bodies under the Gaza rubble. haaretz.com A spokesman for the Strip's civil defense said as many as 10,000 bodies could still be buried under the ruins of destroyed buildings and that around 2,800 bodies had 'evaporated' in Israeli bombardments…
(2025-01-21). Trump 'not confident' that Gaza cease-fire will hold, says 'It's not our war'. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: IDF releases new footage of three female hostages reuniting with their families ‚ñ ISRAEL: Trump overturns Biden's executive order that enabled him to sanction Israeli settlers in West Bank ‚ñ GAZA: IDF says northern Gazans could return to northern Strip in about a week if Hamas upholds deal…
(2025-01-21). Release of Khalida Jarrar shows conditions of Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Released Palestinian women, children describe abuses by Israel. newarab.com 
After a long wait at the point closest to Ofer Prison, west of Ramallah, families of released The exchange occurred once
(2025-01-21). What was in the Hamas 'gift bags' given to freed Israeli women. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Who are the jailed Palestinians being released by Israel. newarab.com 
As the This number includes 1,167 people taken by the Israeli army in Gaza and transferred to Israel, and 737 others who come from Gaza, the occupied West Bank and East Jerus…
(2025-01-21). Youth Demand Made It To The BBC At Saturday's Palestine March. popularresistance.org Three Youth Demand supporters defied Met Police restrictions on the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) demonstration on Saturday 18 January by standing outside the BBC with signs. Youth Demand are calling for a two-way arms embargo on Israel and for the new UK government to halt all new oil and gas licences granted since 2021. | Youth Demand: not letting the BBC get away with it | At around 4: 00pm, the three were arrested under Section 14 of the Public Order Act after marching to the BBC and standing on the pavement with signs, defying the conditions imposed on the protest by the Met. One Youth Demand supporte…
(2025-01-21). Helping Lebanon or Working for the US and Israel? counterpunch.org 
Canada is working to further subordinate Lebanon to US and Israeli dictates. And it's been doing so for some time. Recently the Globe and Mail published an article on the importance of Canadian and western support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). Academic Bessma Momani argued that "investing in the LAF is crucial, not just
(2025-01-21). The Fight for Dignity: Reshaping Gaza's Post-War Narrative. counterpunch.org 
Following every Israeli war on Gaza, numerous narratives emerge. Some claim victory for one side and defeat for the other, while others—knowingly or unknowingly—attempt to exploit the aftermath for their own purposes. The latter is not always nefarious, as the humanitarian calamities resulting from Israel's actions are undeniable—especially as Israel and its allies often use
(2025-01-21). Israel lacks ability to eliminate resistance power: Leader's aide. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military official says Israel will never be able to eliminate the military and ideological thought and power of the Resistance Front.
(2025-01-21). Israel lacks ability to eliminate resistance power: Leader's aide. presstv.ir A senior Iranian military official says Israel will never be able to eliminate the military and ideological thought and power of the Resistance Front.
(2025-01-21). Israeli soldier killed, 4 others wounded in West Bank explosion. presstv.ir An Israeli reservist soldier has been killed and four others wounded when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb during a raid in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-21). Tens of thousands defy police on Palestine march in London. indybay.org Activists broke through police lines after the police tried to stop them from marching. A sense of defiance captured the 23rd national Palestine demonstration—we need more of that militancy and mass numbers to win. It's vital to keep fighting for the British state to cut all ties with Israel and stop all arms sales—and for a free Palestine from the river to the sea.
(2025-01-21). Who braided Israeli Captive: Netizens debate as Hamas released 3 hostages. ummid.com The Palestinian Resistance Groups Sunday January 19, 2025 released 3 Israeli hostages, all females namely – Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, sparking debate over their convivial appearance.
(2025-01-21). Despised: The Poor white Trash Manifesto, Part V. popularresistance.org The petit-bourgeois whites are a non-thinking tail to the kite of the dominant wing of capitalism. Appearance is everything; dialectics is a cross to the liberal vampire. | It is not uncommon that they recruit, artificially elevate and reward "diverse" members of the oppressed class who do their bidding. There are such examples which Fox News unabashedly refers to as "diversity hires." On our side of the class barricades, we should be careful of those possessing the appearance of militancy but not critically grasping the essence of Marxism. Independent thinkers are a problem for the PMC.
(2025-01-21). Latin American Ministers Meet To Unify Their Stance On Trump's Policies. popularresistance.org On Thursday, ministers, deputy ministers, and heads of delegations from 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries met in Mexico City to develop a joint strategy in response to the threats of mass deportations by Donald Trump. | The "Meeting on Human Mobility in the Northern Route of the Continent: Towards an Orderly, Safe, Regular, Responsible, and Humane Management" was attended by representatives from Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Venezuela. | "In light of the challenges we face in migration matters, we gathered in Mexico City to discuss and coordinate acti…
(2025-01-21). A Public Model For Home Insurance. popularresistance.org With every extreme weather event, housing is damaged and belongings are lost. Insurance is supposed to be the safety net that helps people to recover and restart their lives. But as major disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and hailstorms increase in frequency and severity thanks to climate change, more insurance companies are cutting back on policies, jacking up premium rates, or refusing to cover whole areas of the country. This change is leaving people who live in affected homes—including everything from single-family houses to multifamily rental buildings—facing financial hardship and even homel…
(2025-01-21). How Labor Can Fight Against Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda. popularresistance.org This is a frightening time for immigrant workers. President-elect Donald Trump ran on the slogan "mass deportations now," and has appointed a team of anti-immigrant hardliners. The leadership of the Democratic Party has lurched to the right on this issue, adopting Trump's rhetoric about "securing the border," and embracing core Republican policies. | A bill that would target undocumented people for deportations if they are merely accused—not convicted—of nonviolent crimes like shoplifting passed in the House with bipartisan support. It's moving forward in the Senate where only eight Democrats opposed…
(2025-01-21). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-21). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-21). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-21). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk believes he got Trump elected. Now he's coming for Europe. aljazeera.com Experts say the EU can wield its digital services rules against election interference — but even that won't be easy.
(2025-01-21). Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance? aljazeera.com Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?>
(2025-01-21). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-21). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-21). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). Iran Ready for Joint Production of Weapons with Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces voiced Iran's preparedness to work with Pakistan in the production of military equipment.
(2025-01-21). Iran determined to accomplish 'great developments' in military arena: IRGC chief cmdr. presstv.ir The IRGC's chief commander says the country is "determined" to bring about "great developments" in the military arena.
(2025-01-21). Iran determined to accomplish 'great developments' in military arena: IRGC chief cmdr. presstv.ir The IRGC's chief commander says the country is "determined" to bring about "great developments" in the military arena.
(2025-01-21). China unveils plan to build strong education system by 2035. tvbrics.com 
Special attention will be paid to the creation of new relevant disciplines…
(2025-01-21). Iran boosts health tourism to attract 2 million medical tourists. tvbrics.com 
The nation strives for UNESCO recognition as the tourism sector soars…
(2025-01-21). Iran increases caviar exports by 112% in 9 months. tvbrics.com 
The leading country's caviar producing provinces are Gilan, Mazandaran, and Fars…
(2025-01-21). South Africa to use World Economic Forum for strengthening ties with ASEAN. tvbrics.com 
The event also provides a platform to promote the country's G20 presidency…
(2025-01-21). Fire at ski resort in Türkiye kills at least 10. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-21). Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations. aljazeera.com Tech billionaire says his critics need 'better dirty tricks' after coming under fire over hand gestures.
(2025-01-21). Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation. aljazeera.com Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney and immunologist Anthony Fauci among those offered protection.
(2025-01-21). Fact check: Was Trump truthful in his inauguration day speeches? aljazeera.com Trump targeted the Panama Canal and undocumented migrants, repeating old claims and making new ones. We fact check them.
(2025-01-21). Hotel fire at Türkiye ski resort kills at least 10. aljazeera.com Officials say fire broke out overnight in the restaurant of the hotel in the northwestern Bolu province.
(2025-01-21). South Korea's President Yoon defends martial law call at impeachment trial. aljazeera.com Yoon says special forces soldiers sent to National Assembly on December 3 were not there to disable the legislature.
(2025-01-21). Landslides and flash floods kill at least 16 in Indonesia. aljazeera.com Authorities warn that heavy rain is expected to continue for several days as they search for missing people.
(2025-01-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,062. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,062nd day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-21). Taliban announces release of US citizens in prisoner swap deal. aljazeera.com Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
(2025-01-21). Trump critics say inauguration optics show oligarchy in action. aljazeera.com In a break with tradition, Silicon Valley CEOs feature prominently at presidential inauguration.
(2025-01-21). Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack. aljazeera.com US president sweeps away years-long effort to punish those responsible for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
(2025-01-21). Trump on Mars. aljazeera.com The destructive policies Trump outlined at his inauguration may indeed make an escape to other planets more appealing.
(2025-01-21). Elon Musk accused of Nazi salutes at Trump inauguration event. aljazeera.com Tech mogul Elon Musk has denied making Nazi salutes at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump.
(2025-01-21). Gauff stunned by Badosa in Australian Open quarters; Zverev beats Paul. aljazeera.com Paula Badosa, who almost quit tennis in 2024, has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal with a straight-sets win.
(2025-01-21). Hotel fire at Türkiye ski resort kills at least 10. aljazeera.com Officials say fire broke out overnight in the restaurant of the hotel in the northwestern Bolu province.
(2025-01-21). Musk accused of giving Nazi salute during Trump inauguration celebrations. aljazeera.com Anti-Defamation League defends tech billionaire for making 'awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm'.
(2025-01-21). Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal. aljazeera.com Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.
(2025-01-21). '555mn and counting': Footballer Rizwan's Insta reel breaks world record. ummid.com Kerala based freestyle footballer Muhammad Rizwan's Instagram reel, featuring a precise kick at the Keralamkundu Waterfall, has been viewed over 555 million times, breaking Guinness World Records.
(2025-01-21). The Origin of The Los Angeles Wildfires. wattsupwiththat.com Bottom Line: A very skillfully predicted Santa Ana event with record-breaking winds hit LA earlier this month. Two wet winters resulted in unusually high levels of dried fuels. Human ignitions initiated the fires.
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump Is The Empire Unmasked. thealtworld.com 
During his inaugural address, the new president of the United States was refreshingly open about the fact that Washington is the hub of a continuously expanding empire which is ruled by billionaire plutocrats. | As Joe Lauria
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump Is The Empire Unmasked. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The hood stays popped open the entire time, showing the whole world how the imperial sausage gets made.
(2025-01-21). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-21). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-21). The Red (Note) White and Blue. counterpunch.org 
The impending ban on TikTok pushed many in that oh so American way to do the opposite of what those in charge wanted them to do. Americans are a strange breed— so docile in practice, but only if they think they are being "rebellious" —look to the MAGA movement. Ask any of those diehards and
(2025-01-21). Mass Deportation: a Bad Idea for the US Economy. counterpunch.org 
There were many lies about immigrants spread during the 2024 presidential campaign. It is necessary to replace the misinformation with facts to think clearly about the economic impact of immigration and deportation on the US economy — especially since Donald Trump says he intends to move forward on mass deportation. For all of the 21st century, there have been millions of unauthorized immigrants in the United States. The peak year on record was 2007, when there were 12.2 million unauthorized immigrants living here. In 2022, there were 11 million — 1.2 million fewer or about 10 percent less than in 200…
(2025-01-21). To Confront the Oligarchy, We Need to Build Power at the Community Level. counterpunch.org Wrong way world A consistent theme through my life has been to understand our world, to assemble a comprehensive picture the best I can, respecting the world's boggling complexity and the limits of any one mind to grasp it all. What has long been clear to me is that our world is on a systematically
(2025-01-21). Why the Alliance for the Wild Rockies is Taking Yellowstone National Park to Court Over Its Scientifically-Deficient Bison Management Plan. counterpunch.org 
One might think that the National Park Service and the State of Montana, the two entities charged with stewardship of American bison, our national mammal, could do a better job. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and the Council on Fish and Wildlife think so, too, which is why we are challenging Yellowstone National Park's recently released
(2025-01-21). New Ultra-Gombeen Government in Dublin, Same Old Story on 'The Left'. counterpunch.org 
(2025-01-21). Required Reading: Hillbilly Elegy. counterpunch.org 
I doubt that many progressives in the United States have read J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy. Being based in the Philippines, a country located on the outer fringes of the empire, I certainly was unaware of the book even when it began to rise on the bestsellers' lists at the beginning of the first Trump administration.
(2025-01-21). What Donald Trump Has Revealed About Our Country. counterpunch.org 
The rise of Donald Trump from a widely publicized, if failed, business boss to a two-term President has taught us a great deal about our society. He will teach us even more as his dictatorial regime, starting January 20th, 2025, further unravels what is left of the civilized norms, our democratic institutions, and the purported
(2025-01-21). Transcending Mutually Assured Insanity. counterpunch.org 
Uh oh, nukes coming in. Should we retaliate? This strikes me as the stupidest question a human being could ask — and, just possibly, also the last. Our enemy of the moment is loosing hell on us (if warning signals are accurate), so let's do the same back at them. If we kill more of
(2025-01-21). Trump Says He Will Designate Mexican Cartels as 'Terrorist Organizations,' Vows To 'Take Back' Panama Canal. news.antiwar.com
(2025-01-21). A Ukrainian Victory Was Never Biden's Goal: Time Magazine. news.antiwar.com President Biden spent hundreds of billions of dollars supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia, but according to a report from Time Magazine, a Ukrainian victory was never his goal. Throughout the nearly three-year proxy war, the Biden administration never set any clear goals and only repeated mantras, such as the promise to support Ukraine …
(2025-01-21). Russia shoots down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites. presstv.ir Russia says it shot down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites.
(2025-01-21). 915 Aid Trucks Delivered to Gaza, but Challenges Stall Distribution. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Gazans start search for missing Palestinians on day two of truce. newarab.com 
The truce in the 15-month-old conflict, which has laid waste to the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East, took effect on Sunday with the release of the first three…
(2025-01-21). New photo from Northern Gaza. indybay.org We are getting new photos from Northern Gaza. Not a single building has been left standing.
(2025-01-21). Trump's "Drill, Baby, Drill" Energy Policy Will Enjoy the Enthusiastic Support of the Global South. wattsupwiththat.com There's seven billion people in the world that don't live lives anything like we do…They want what we have. And of course, they should get what we have. And through market forces and improvement and leadership, particularly leadership from the President-elect Trump, I think we're going to see growing more abundant energy resource coming out of our country and hopefully out of the world so that everyone else can live lives like we do.
(2025-01-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Hundreds of Argentine healthcare workers protested last week over lack of medications, while a walkout by Alberta support staff could spread to another 7,000 workers over the coming 10 days.
(2025-01-21). Leonard Peltier: "It's finally over — I'm going home" peoplesdispatch.org After 49 years and 11 months, Leonard Peltier will finally leave prison. Peltier had his life sentence commuted by outgoing-US President Joe Biden on January 20, hours before Donald Trump was sworn in. Peltier, the longest-held political prisoner in the United States is 80 years old and suffers from multiple, severe health ailments due to his nearly half-a-century of incarceration. Peltier will spend his remaining days in home confinement, though he was not pardoned for the crimes which he has insisted for over 50 years he did not commit. | The news of the commutation of his sentence was widely celebrated as a vi…
(2025-01-21). Leonard Peltier's is commuted! indybay.org Leonard Peltier's sentence is commuted! On such a dark day for the US, a bit of good news. Hope he is home very soon.
(2025-01-21). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-21). Trump's Full Inauguration Speech: Border, Gender, Tariff, Inflation, Mars Astronauts, Panama & More. hindustantimes.com In his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump laid out a bold vision for his second term, focusing on key issues such as border security, inflation, and economic policies. Trump declared that "the golden age of America begins today," promising to prioritize American sovereignty and prosperity. He emphasized plans to implement tariffs on imports and take decisive action on immigration, including halting illegal immigration and deporting criminal immigrants. Watch the full speech for details.
(2025-01-21). Controversial 'Nazi Salute' From Musk Draws ADL Defense, AOC Condemnation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Why Greenland? How Trump Learned to Love the Bomb. socialistproject.ca 
As Donald Trump takes office, he has revived one of his most audacious ideas: acquiring Greenland. When asked directly if he would rule out using military force to take Greenland from Denmark, Trump refused to do so, sparking international outrage. This renewed interest in Greenland is closely tied to his plan to build a nationwide anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system, which he calls the "American Iron Dome." | The only thing worse than Trump's Iron Dome being an enormous boondoggle that doesn't work, is that it does work. A functional system would undermine global strategic stability by incentivizing adversari…
(2025-01-21). Ecuador's presidential candidates debate security, sovereignty, and neoliberalism. peoplesdispatch.org In the debate that lasted almost four hours, the 16 candidates had to present their best offers. In this article, we present the candidates' general proposals and some impressions from last Sunday's discussion.
(2025-01-21). Cuba returns to US terrorist list by decision of Donald Trump. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of the United States, Donald Trump, today revoked the order executed just six days ago by his predecessor, Joe Biden, which excluded Cuba from the unilateral list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
(2025-01-21). Accident results in six dead and several injured in Cuban province. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Six dead and 59 injured is the result of an accident that occurred on Monday on the highway that connects the city of Morón with the Turiguanó island, in the Cuban province of Ciego de Avila.
(2025-01-21). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-21). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-21). After Biden Pardoned Son Hunter, Now Trump Takes Action On Day 1, Signs Order Linked To Laptop Saga. hindustantimes.com In a dramatic turn of events, President Donald Trump is set to launch a revenge agenda targeting 51 intelligence officials who previously claimed that Hunter Biden's laptop bore the hallmarks of Russian disinformation. Reports indicate that Trump plans to revoke the security clearances of these officials on his first day in office, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. This move comes as the controversy surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop reignites, with allegations of foreign influence-peddling and questionable activities surfacing once again. Watch the video for details. U.S. NEWS…
(2025-01-21). A Day of Service Is a Disservice to the Truth of MLK, Jr.'s Life, Death and Witness. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). Socialist Alliance resolution on the presidential elections in Venezuela. socialist-alliance.org 
The 19th National conference of the Socialist Alliance passed this resolution on the presidential elections in Venezuela…
(2025-01-21). Ex prison mate of jailed Alaa Abdel Fattah starts hunger strike. newarab.com 
An Australian journalist, who was once jailed for 400 days in Alaa Abdel Fattah, a software developer and blogger who rose to prominence as an activist in the 2011 Arab Spring, was
(2025-01-21). SC suggests clubbing of petitions challenging CLAT 2025. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday January 15, 2025 suggested the seven petitions challenging in various High Courts should be clubbed in one and heard before a single court.
(2025-01-21). Key documents "missing" from 1975 Canberra Coup. wsws.org The murky disappearances of critical archives point further to the high-level involvement of the ruling apparatuses in the US, UK and Australia in the removal of the Whitlam Labor government.
(2025-01-21). Licking, Missouri prison saw 19 deaths last year and another in the first days of 2025. wsws.org After an exceptionally lethal year at the prison, the warden was forced out, but families are still awaiting answers on the causes of their loved ones' deaths.
(2025-01-21). As viruses spread in Los Angeles shelters, fire survivors discuss the class issues. wsws.org The Palisades and Eaton fires, which continue to ravage large parts of Southern California, serve as stark reminders of the systemic failures in disaster management under capitalism.
(2025-01-21). Pre-Christmas reconciliation in the German film Bach—A Christmas Miracle. wsws.org This year marks the 275th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's death. In December, over four million viewers watched the German TV film as a prelude to the anniversary.
(2025-01-21). Oxfam says world ruled by "aristocratic oligarchy," as billionaire wealth surges by $2 trillion. wsws.org The charity reported that the wealth of the world's billionaires grew from $13 trillion to $15 trillion in 2024, a rate that is three times faster than in 2023.
(2025-01-21). E Cape leadership on back-to-school drive. sanews.gov.za E Cape leadership on back-to-school drive | The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) members, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, will join forces with Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers on a week-long Back-to-School Outreach Programme across the province. | The provincial Back-to-School Outreach Programme is an annual campaign, designed to ensure all learners have opportunities to become productive, responsible and competitive citizens, through an inclusive quality basic education system. | The initiative aims to promote education, support learners, and engage with local communities. | It also seeks t…
(2025-01-21). BVRLA warns of coming EV residual value storm. wattsupwiththat.com But soon they will be dealing with much greater volumes of EVs, along with lower volumes of profitable ICE cars.
(2025-01-21). South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting. sanews.gov.za South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, where he is expected to spearhead South Africa's energy agenda. | Ramokgopa is part of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 55th World Economic Forum annual meeting, currently underway in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | "The Minister…has arrived in Davos to join President Cyril Ramaphosa who is leading the South African delegation at the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) from…
(2025-01-21). Government increases fish allocation by 36%. sanews.gov.za Government increases fish allocation by 36% | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced a 36% increase in the allocation of certain key fish species. | This allocation marks a significant step towards empowering small-scale fishers, strengthening local economies and driving sustainable growth in South Africa's fishing communities. | "This 36% increase in fish allocations for own use is about improving livelihoods, empowering fishing communities, and stimulating economic activity in our coastal regions. | "By supporting small-scale fishers, we're ensuring that they bec…
(2025-01-21). Islamophobia in the West. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). 6 Dead, Dozens Injured in Blaze at Turkish Ski Resort Hotel. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-21). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-21). How CPJ helps jailed journalists. Lucy Westcott
(2025-01-21). Journalist jailings near record high in 2024 as crackdown on press freedom grows. cpj.org
(2025-01-21). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2025-01-21). Trump unravels US climate agenda as he promises to 'drill, baby, drill'. grist.org
(2025-01-21). Nobel and World Food Prize Winners Call for 'Moonshot' Effort to Curb Global Hunger. pressenza.com
(2025-01-21). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-21). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-21). Iran to participate in intl. naval drills hosted by Pakistan: Military chief. presstv.ir Iran's top military official says the country would participate in international naval exercises that would be hosted by the Pakistani Navy next month.
(2025-01-21). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-21). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-21). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-21). Iran to participate in intl. naval drills hosted by Pakistan: Military chief. presstv.ir Iran's top military official says the country would participate in international naval exercises that would be hosted by the Pakistani Navy next month.
(2025-01-21). Iran Army ready to thwart terrorist threats, will crush enemy's delusion of grandeur: Cmdr. presstv.ir The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the Islamic Republic is completely ready to thwart any hostile actions.
(2025-01-21). Trump version 2. presstv.ir Donald Trump has won a second non-consecutive term as US president, marking a continuation of a polarized era.
(2025-01-21). The Judiciousness and Sovereignty that won't be rivaled until the end of time. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, says: ŸàŸéŸàŸéŸáŸéÿ®ŸíŸÜŸéÿß ŸÑŸéŸáŸè ÿ•Ÿêÿ≥Ÿíÿ≠ŸéÿßŸÇŸé ŸàŸéŸäŸéÿπŸíŸÇŸèŸàÿ®Ÿé €ö ŸÉŸèŸÑŸ&e…
(2025-01-21). Jaishankar Gets Front Row Seat At Trump Inauguration, 'Hands Over' PM Modi's Special Message. hindustantimes.com India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, attended Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. In a series of posts on X from the event, Jaishankar shared images of him seated in the front row. Jaishankar said it was an honour to represent India at Trump's swearing-in. He also reportedly handed over a special message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Trump. Watch this video.
(2025-01-21). Trump & Vance Inauguration: Bold Vision, Light-Hearted Moments | Watch Big Plans & Surprises. hindustantimes.com In a historic inauguration, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking his return to power after a stunning political comeback. Joined by Vice President JD Vance, the ceremony took place indoors at the Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather, a first in over four decades. The day began with a service at St. John's Church followed by a traditional tea with outgoing President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Watch the video for details. U.S. NEWS…
(2025-01-21). Inside the historic excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's temple. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Detained Italian journalist in Iran expected a longer stay. newarab.com 
An Italian journalist In her first televised interview since her release on 8 January, Cecilia Sala discussed the three-nation negotiation th…
(2025-01-21). Iran denies blasphemy death penalty for rapper 'Amir Tataloo'. newarab.com 
Iran has denied issuing the Amir Tataloo, a hugely popular artist among Iranian youth and known for tattoos that cover his entire face, was handed multiple "short and long" jail terms by a Tehran court last May, according to his lawyer. This included a three-year sentence for blasphemy and 10 year…
(2025-01-21). Iraqi parliament 'secretly' passes National Intelligence law. newarab.com 
(2025-01-21). Italy arrests Libyan police head, Osama Najim. newarab.com 
Police in Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested Sunday in Turin on an A journalist for Avvenir…
(2025-01-21). Are IITs serving India as they should be? ummid.com There would be nothing wrong if the farmers of Kanpur ask IIT Kanpur to wind up – and maybe relocate its campus to the U.S., as it seems to serve the U.S. more than it does this country.
(2025-01-21). Axe Forgets but Tree Remembers. ummid.com Other than the Jammu Kashmir National Conference workers, no one else is now happy with the government. Everyone is now praising the LG government for being better than the present government.
(2025-01-21). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-21). Explore: Samsung Year-Round Galaxy Trade-In Program. ummid.com Samsung Electronics two days ago announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program, which allows trade-in of Samsung Galaxy devices at any time of the year on Samsung.com, even if customers do not purchase a new phone.
(2025-01-21). India joins elite club of 4 after successful in-space docking. ummid.com India on Thursday January 16, 2025 joined the elite club of four after successful in-space docking of ISRO's SPaDex satellites.
(2025-01-21). JEE Main 2025 Session 1: NTA issues Photo error notice. ummid.com In a notification released Thursday January 16, 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said photographs uploaded by some of the candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 are not as per the required specifications.
(2025-01-21). OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities' PhDs invalid: UGC. ummid.com The University Grants Commission (UGC) Thursday January 16, 2025 said Ph.D. programmes offered by OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities are invalid and will not be recognised for higher education or employment.
(2025-01-21). Saif Ali Khan stabbed during burglary attempt. ummid.com Saif Ali Khan – Bollywood actor and son of former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi is admitted to hospital after he was stabbed during a failed burglary attempt at his Mumbai home.
(2025-01-21). Saudi hospital performs world's 1st robot assisted artificial heart pump implantation. ummid.com King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has claimed performing the world's first robotic-assisted implantation of an artificial heart pump.
(2025-01-21). 'Entertainment': Musk as SpaceX Starship explodes, debris falls. ummid.com SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called "entertainment" after SpaceX Starship test flight exploded in space and debris fell sparking panic among the Texas residents Thursday January 16, 2025.
(2025-01-21). Six Planets align on Jan 21, Seven on Feb 28 in rare astral event. ummid.com In a rare celestial phenomenon called "Planetary Parade", six planets will align with each other on January 21, and in a still mesmerizing scene, seven planets will similarly aligned with each other on February 28, 2025.
(2025-01-21). Read: Why Trump inaugural is indoor with US flag half-mast? ummid.com This is the first time in 40 years when a U.S. President will take oath of office in a ceremony organised indoor with the U.S. flag already flying half-mast.
(2025-01-21). Core Principles of Islam and Prophet Muhammad's Legacy. ummid.com Prophet Muhammad's message, as the last and final prophet, represents the culmination of these principles, emphasizing a universal approach to understanding faith, life and the divine.
(2025-01-21). Preventing WW3, Declassification of Imp Files and More — Trump Promises New Era. ummid.com A day before taking oath as 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump in a victory rally Sunday promised to stop World War 3, declassification of documents related to JFK, RFK and Martin Luther King assassinations and a new America.
(2025-01-21). Absa Bank Uganda, KH3 to continue championing girl education with 3rd Absa KH3-7 Hills Run. independent.co.ug 
üîµ Venue: Kololo Airstrip üîµ Distance: 21km (covering the seven hills of Kampala); 10km run; 5km CEO Fun run üîµPrizes: o Four tickets to the prestigious Run Your City Series in South Africa for top finishers of the 21km distance (determined by timed kits). o A land title for the top finisher. Kampala, Uganda …
(2025-01-21). UIA seeks Shs173.9bn for FY2025/26 to drive industrialization. independent.co.ug 
The country's investment promotion agency licensed 426 planned investment projects valued at Shs9.63tn in the FY 2023/24 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is seeking Shs173.9billion for the Financial Year 2025/2026 to cover wage and non-wage expenditures, with the bulk of the money, Shs161.5billion in already approved external financing going for …
(2025-01-21). 2024: Year global temperatures passed critical 1.5 ∞C milestone. independent.co.ug 
A new report confirms that all continents except Australasia and Antarctica experienced their hottest year on record ANALYSIS | MATTHEW WRIGHT, NCHOLAS LEACH & SHRIN ERMIS | The earth's climate experienced its hottest year in 2024. Extreme flooding in April killed hundreds of people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. A year-long drought has left Amazon river levels …
(2025-01-21). Mpox suspects on the run in Arua City. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Runaway suspected Mpox cases are complicating efforts to fight the virus in Arua City. The city has recorded four cumulative cases of Mpox and 87 contacts since December 2024. Dr. Pontius Apangu, the Arua City Health Officer, revealed that the surveillance team is facing resistance from community members suspected of …
(2025-01-21). üü•Trump orders US out of WHO; recognizes only male, female. independent.co.ug 
President Donald J. Trump: From this day on, the United States of America will be a free, sovereign and independent nation. We will stand bravely. We will live proudly. We will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way Washington, US | AGENCIES | US President Donald Trump signed several dozen executive orders on …
(2025-01-21). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the 1st World congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). The Heat: Trump Inauguration. america.cgtn.com 
It has been an extraordinary day in Washington DC with Donald Trump returning to the White House as the 47th U.S. president. | He was sworn in during a ceremony that took place inside the Capitol building due to frigid weather conditions. During his inauguration speech, the president laid out an agenda for change that includes strong action on illegal immigration, border security and the economy. For more on the day's events, we begin with this report from CGTN's Jim Spellman. | To discuss: |
(2025-01-21). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-01-21). Iranian, Pakistani military chiefs urge fight against terrorism. presstv.ir Iranian and Pakistani military chiefs urge a serious fight against terrorism and protection of sustainable border security.
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president. presstv.ir Donald Trump is sworn in as the President of the United States.
(2025-01-21). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-01-21). Iranian, Pakistani military chiefs urge fight against terrorism. presstv.ir Iranian and Pakistani military chiefs urge a serious fight against terrorism and protection of sustainable border security.
(2025-01-21). Iran asserts its defense, military capabilities 'non-negotiable' forever. presstv.ir Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says Iran's defense capabilities will never be subject to negotiations.
(2025-01-21). Sunday 1/26: 35th Holiday Appeal for Class-War Prisoners: Free All Class-War Prisoners! indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland | Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison Street (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2025-01-21). Musk : Sieg! Sieg Heil! indybay.org Anti-Defamation League defends tech billionaire for making 'awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm'.
(2025-01-21). Trump Invokes Authoritarian Powers on Day One to Gut Environmental Protections. indybay.org WASHINGTON, January 20, 2025 — President Trump ordered federal agencies today to begin unlawfully gutting protections for the climate, clean air and water, and public lands. Following through on his threat to act like a dictator "on day one," Trump also ordered a massive expansion of oil, gas and coal extraction from public lands and waters — actions that could lead to irreversible climate catastrophe if they go unchallenged.
(2025-01-21). Wednesday 1/22: Vigil For Chickens at Perdue's Petaluma Poultry Slaughterhouse. indybay.org 1400 Telecom Ln, Petaluma, CA…
(2025-01-21). Sunday 1/26: Animal Sanctuary Workday. indybay.org 2785 Franklin Canyon Rd, Martinez, CA…
(2025-01-21). Sunrise Movement Action Demands Chevron Pay for Its Damages. indybay.org Chevron knew fifty-five years ago that fossil fuels would cause global warming.
(2025-01-21). Cruelty and Abuse in Perdue Farms Poultry Products. indybay.org Action at Trader Joe's Store to Warn Shoppers…
(2025-01-21). Trump's Inauguration Inspires Some, Divides Others. indybay.org To the delight of the MAGA crowd, today's inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States is a dream achieved. In ensuring a peaceful transition, the streets have been flooded with police from across the country, accompanied by road closures and blockades along with security fencing to create a wide perimeter around the Capitol and the White House. The net effect, oddly, is not too dissimilar to that which existed in the aftermath of the J6 insurrection.
(2025-01-21). Born in Battle: The Salinas Homeless Union. indybay.org Nine years ago today, on the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., 2016, the Monterey County/Salinas Homeless Union was formed out of a battle to defend the residents of that city's largest encampment.
(2025-01-21). Tuesday 1/21: Monterey County Board of Supervisors Special Meeting: Vistra Fire Briefing. indybay.org Join via Zoom at montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747 or in person at: 168 West Alisal Street, Salinas…
(2025-01-21). Wit Announces the Release of Lament for Ungranted Wishes. indybay.org WIT ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF LAMENT FOR UNGRANTED WISHES: ‚Ä®An Ode to a Life Unlived and Dreams Forsaken…
(2025-01-21). Trump Pardons Jan 6 Rioters, Exits Climate Deal, Revoke Biden Actions: All Executive Orders On Day 1. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders within just hours after inauguration ceremony on January 20. Trump signed executive orders to undo 78 policies implemented by the Biden administration. The executive orders cover a wide range of topics, including reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" immigration policy and designating cartels and gangs as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, etc. Watch this video.
(2025-01-21). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to release on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for the JEE Main January 2025 (JEE Main 2025 Session 1) exam.
(2025-01-21). In Pictures: Donald Trump Takes Oath as 47th U.S. President. ummid.com Donald J Trump Monday January 20, 2025 took oath as the 47th President of United States in a somber yet impressive ceremony. Here's full text of his inaugural speech.
(2025-01-21). At Darul Ilm 2025 Annual, 'Career Ramp Walk' enthralls audience. ummid.com Darul Ilm English Medium School of Malegaon at its 9th Annual Function Sunday January 19, 2025 surprised the audience by organising a unique "Career Ramp Walk".
(2025-01-21). SSC CGLE Typing Test Jan 18 2025 rescheduled. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has rescheduled the Typing Test (Data Entry Speed Test) for the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2024 held on January 18, 2025.
(2025-01-21). Trump revoca la salida de Cuba de la infame lista de países promotores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump revocó este lunes, en las primeras horas de su Presidencia, la orden del pasado 14 de enero con la que el expresidente Joe Biden sacó a Cuba de la lista de estados promotores del terrorismo.
(2025-01-21). Díaz Canel sobre decisión de Trump: Acto de arrogancia y desprecio por la verdad. cubadebate.cu "Presidente Trump, en acto de arrogancia y desprecio por la verdad, acaba de restablecer la fraudulenta designación de Cuba como estado patrocinador del terrorismo. No sorprende. Su objetivo es seguir fortaleciendo la cruel guerra económica contra Cuba con fines de dominación.
(2025-01-21). La guerra dei microchip continua. strategic-culture.su La guerra dei microchip continua e potrebbe presto prendere una nuova direzione. Da essa dipenderanno molti degli eventi geopoliticamente significativi del 20225, e non solo. | Segue nostro I chip TSMC in crescita, come pianificato dagli USA | Le vendite trimestrali della Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) hanno superato le stime, rafforzando le speranze degli investitori che il ritmo sostenuto della spesa in hardware per l'in…
(2025-01-21). Barcelona Anticapitalista, Autónoma y Feminista: La Cinètika. indybay.org
(2025-01-20). Gaza ceasefire: RSF calls for open borders for journalists — end to impunity for Israel's war crimes. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The Paris-based world media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for international journalists to be given open access to the besieged Gaza Strip enclave and has reaffirmed its demand that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutes the perpetrators of Israeli war crimes against journalists. RSF has already filed four complaints with…
(2025-01-20). 'Spectacular failure' over Hamas an embarrassment for Netanyahu. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Scenes of fully armed Hamas fighters in their green headbands escorting the three Israeli women hostages to their handover on the first day of the ceasefire and patrolling the streets of Gaza are embarrasing for the Israeli government, says an academic. Mohamad Elmasry, a media studies professor at the Doha Institute for…
(2025-01-20). Hamas Releases First Three Israeli Hostages as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-20). Report: Trump Envoy Witkoff May Visit Gaza To Ensure Ceasefire Deal Sticks. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-20). Video: Israel releases 90 Palestinian hostages — detains 60 more. skwawkbox.org 
Occupier makes mockery of ceasefire terms — while still shooting civilians in Gaza Israel has ended a day in which it received three released Israeli captives from Gaza, released ninety haggard Palestinian hostages and murdered at least three people, including a child, in Gaza in blatant breaches of the supposed ceasefire agreement, by rounding up …
(2025-01-20). Video: Israel kills 3, including a child, in Rafah, Gaza during 'ceasefire', wounds more. skwawkbox.org Terror state again shows its rogue status The Israeli rogue state today murdered two Palestinians in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, including a young boy, during the supposed ceasefire in which Israeli captives have been released — and tried to kill a man who attempted to retrieve the child's body. In a caption accompanying …
(2025-01-20). The future of Hezbollah after the Ceasefire | Mnar Adley | Ghadi Francis | MintCast. youtube.com 
(2025-01-20). Gaza Ceasefire: Palestinian Lawyer Says Women, Children Released by Israel Faced Torture, Starvation. democracynow.org 
As the ceasefire in Gaza has entered its second day and appears to be holding, we begin our coverage in Ramallah. "We're hoping that it will continue, the Israelis will continue to release prisoners. And, of course, we have no guarantees they will not be rearrested again," says Tala Nasir, a lawyer with the Palestinian prisoner and human rights organization Addameer. She also notes that many of those released are coming home in poor health. "They were starving inside the prisons," Nasir notes.
(2025-01-20). Yemen Scales Back Red Sea Ops, Vows Full Stop After 'All Phases' of Gaza Ceasefire Implemented. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Sanaa's forces have warned global shippers that any Israeli violations will see a resumption of military operations The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF), which is merged with the Ansarallah resistance movement, said on 19 January that it is planning to scale back its maritime operations — coinciding with the start of a ceasefire in the Gaza…
(2025-01-20). What is the first thing you will do after the truce? mondoweiss.net 
In the final hours before the Gaza ceasefire I asked my friends and family, "What's the first thing you'll do?" Through their answers, I came to understand the truce was not a moment of joy but a chance for our postponed grief to finally surface.
(2025-01-20). Ninety Palestinian Woman and Children Released from Israeli Prisons. imemc.org 
As part of the ceasefire deal between the Israeli government and Islamic Resistance Movement "Hamas", ninety Palestinian women and children were released from occupation prisons, while three female Israelis were released by the Hamas Movement in Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Palestinians Begin Searching for the 10,000 Bodies Under the Gaza Rubble. news.antiwar.com Updated on January 20, 2025 at 7: 03 pm EST Monday marked the second day of the ceasefire in Gaza, and Palestinians began the work of digging through the rubble in search of the 10,000 bodies that are estimated to be buried under the buildings that were destroyed by Israel's bombing campaign. "We are searching for …
(2025-01-20). Corbyn and Palestine Solidarity Campaign criticise Met Police for their handling of Palestine protest. leftfootforward.org The Palestine Solidarity Campaign and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have criticised the police for promoting "a misleading narrative" about a pro-Palestine protest over the weekend. | Corbyn challenged the Metropolitan Police's claim that protestors had broken through the police line, stating it was "not an accurate description of events at all". | Approximately 77 protestors were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of breaching protest conditions. Nine have been charged with breaching protest conditions under the Public Order Act. | The first day of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began yesterday after 15 month…
(2025-01-20). Day 1: Gaza ceasefire. electronicintifada.net Israeli authorities released 92 Palestinian prisoners, all women and children.
(2025-01-20). Hamas Hands Over Three Israeli Captives to Red Cross As Ceasefire Begins. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian resistance group Hamas handed over three Israeli captives to the Red Cross on Sunday as part of the initial phase of a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners As Ceasefire Brings Temporary Calm to Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, coinciding with the return of three Israeli captives.
(2025-01-20). Houthis Limit Red Sea Attacks to Israeli Ships as Ceasefire Holds. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). UK protesters speak on Gaza genocide, ceasefire and the Labour government. wsws.org The police crackdown on Saturday's national Gaza demonstration in London underscored the need for a political perspective which can animate a mass movement against British imperialism at home and abroad.
(2025-01-20). Palestinians in Gaza look ahead with hope and fear amid uncertain ceasefire. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share mixed emotions, losses, and their plans for the future after the truce.
(2025-01-20). Israeli Government Approves Hostage/Ceasefire Deal, to Take Effect Sun 19 Jan. transcend.org 17 Jan 2025 – Netanyahu told his Security Cabinet he will not allow the agreement to end the attacks on Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Israeli Historian Ilan Pappé: 'This Is the Last Phase of Zionism'. transcend.org 14 Jan 2025 – Pappe talks on 'neo-Zionism', ceasefire talks, the second coming of Trump and 'indoctrination' in Israel.
(2025-01-20). Netanyahu's Likud Party Says Ceasefire Deal Allows a 'Return to Fighting under U.S. Guarantee'. transcend.org 16 Jan 2025 – Netanyahu's Likud party said in a statement today that the Gaza ceasefire deal will allow "Israel to return to fighting under American guarantee." It was a response to Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the Jewish Power party, who threatened to quit the coalition government if the ceasefire deal is approved.
(2025-01-20). Norman Finkelstein on the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement. transcend.org 18 Jan 2025 – Prof. Norman Finkelstein Talks about the Genocide in Gaza…
(2025-01-20). The Ceasefire Charade. transcend.org 16 Jan 2025 – Israel plays a cynical game. It makes phased agreements with the Palestinians that ensure it immediately gets what it wants. It then violates every subsequent phase and reignites its military assault.
(2025-01-20). The Gaza Ceasefire Agreement: Key Points and Steps Toward Reconstruction. transcend.org 16 Jan 2025 – The ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, set to unfold in three stages, establishes steps for military cessation, detainee exchanges, and humanitarian relief, ultimately aiming for Gaza's reconstruction and lasting peace. Below are the confirmed details.
(2025-01-20). US Pet Now President of Lebanon. transcend.org 14 Jan 2025 – That General Joseph Aoun is the U.S. and Israel's man is not in doubt. This is another defeat for Hezbollah following its disastrous ceasefire agreement, which led to the same-day start of the assault on their ally Assad.
(2025-01-20). Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu's war cabinet vote today. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-20). The Palestinian Authority just arrested an Al Jazeera journalist. It is little more than Israel's handmaiden. thecanary.co As part of the Gaza ceasefire, Israel has released 90 Palestinian hostages from prison, including 21 children. But the apartheid state tried to stop family members and others from celebrating their freedom. And the Palestinian Authority reportedly helped. Attempted repression of celebrations Despite Israeli warnings, thousands of relatives, friends, and members of the public took …
(2025-01-20). The Palestinian Authority just arrested an Al Jazeera journalist. It is little more than Israel's handmaiden. thecanary.co As part of the Gaza ceasefire, Israel has released 90 Palestinian hostages from prison, including 21 children. But the apartheid state tried to stop family members and others from celebrating their freedom. And the Palestinian Authority reportedly helped. Attempted repression of celebrations Despite Israeli warnings, thousands of relatives, friends, and members of the public took […] | By
(2025-01-20). There' no 'ceasefire' in the corporate media's pro-Israel bias. Just look at the BBC. thecanary.co The producer of a shocking new film — Censoring Palestine — about the coverage of Israel's genocide in Gaza in the corporate media claims state censorship of the coverage is intensifying despite the ceasefire. Norman Thomas, producer of Censoring Palestine said: Since October 2023, mainstream media outlets like the BBC have concentrated on trying to […] | By
(2025-01-20). In Continuation Of The "Realist" Logic. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Here is an example of John Mearsheimer talking to Col. Daniel Davis today and starting immediately with the right conclusion based on a completely false premise. See for yourself ⚪ this is the start of the discussion. He is absolutely correct stating that Trump will not get ceasefire, but it is not because "Russians are on the roll". Here we have, AGAIN, a complete confusion re: Russia's intentions and how General Staff works. For starters, Russians were on the roll the moment in 2023 it became clear that not only much touted "counteroffensive" has been defeated (with up to 200 000 casualties for VSU and their NAT…
(2025-01-20). Democracy Now! 2025-01-20 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 20, 2025; Gaza Ceasefire: Palestinian Lawyer Says Women, Children Released by Israel Faced Torture, Starvation; Bad Deal Better Than No Deal: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Fears Netanyahu Could Resume Attacks; People's March: Thousands Rally Against Trump in Washington Ahead of Second Inauguration; "Infinite Hope": Angela Davis Speaks at 2025 Peace Ball Ahead of Trump Inauguration; "I've Been to the Mountaintop": In His Final Speech, MLK Spoke of Reaching "Promised Land" of Equality | Headlines for January 20, 2025; Gaza Ceasefire: Palestinian Lawyer Say…
(2025-01-20). Forget Trump — agreeing to a ceasefire was Netanyahu's own calculation. defenddemocracy.press In Israel, the war in Gaza has become a burden on the government, the military, and society as a whole. Trump only gave Netanyahu an excuse to cut his losses. By Meron Rapoport January 17, 2025 Almost immediately after the announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, a consensus emerged …
(2025-01-20). Is It a Real Ceasefire or Only a Scam? defenddemocracy.press What concessions did Steve Witkoff offer to Netanyahu? By Philip Giraldi* January 17, 2025 The negotiations in Doha involving the United States, Israel, Hamas, Egypt and Qatar remind me of Frank Sinatra's query "Is it an earthquake or only a shock?, is it a good turtle soup or only a mock?" Given the history of …
(2025-01-20). Bitter Harvests: The Gaza Ceasefire. counterpunch.org 
Twinning the terms "ceasefire" and "Gaza" seems not only incongruous but an obscene joke. This is largely because the ceasefire announced on January 15 between Israel and Hamas could have been reached so much earlier by all the concerned parties. But will was lacking in Washington to force Israel's hand, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was
(2025-01-20). Bad Deal Better Than No Deal: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Fears Netanyahu Could Resume Attacks. democracynow.org 
We continue our coverage of the long-awaited Gaza ceasefire by going to Jerusalem to speak with Israeli activist Gershon Baskin, who has experience negotiating with Hamas, including during this latest conflict. Baskin says while it's heartening to see captives returning home, the ceasefire agreement is "a bad deal" because of how fragile it is. "Hamas would not have agreed to enter into this two- or three-phase deal without having guarantees … that in fact the war would end," says Baskin. "But we don't know that, because Netanyahu has given alternative promises to membe…
(2025-01-20). Headlines for January 20, 2025. democracynow.org Palestinians Return to Decimated Homes, Israeli Hostages Released as Ceasefire Takes Effect, Netanyahu Says U.S. Gave Him Green Light to Resume Attacking Gaza Despite Ceasefire, Trump Vows Blitz of EOs Cracking Down on Immigration, Schools, Gov't Agencies Ahead of Swearing-In, Immigrant Communities Brace for Mass Deportations as Trump Returns to Presidency, "Literally Cashing In on the Presidency": Donald and Melania Trump Launch Their Own Cryptocurrencies, TikTok Briefly Goes Dark, Then Returns After Trump Says He Will Delay Its Ban, Biden Issues Preemptive Pardons for Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark…
(2025-01-20). The Herculean task facing the new Syrian government. onlineopinion.com.au Recognizing the horror the Syrian people have endured over the past 14 years, the question is, will Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Ahmed al-Sharaa follow through on his public promises to transform Syria.
(2025-01-20). Australia's Socialist Alternative sends correspondent to Syria: The pseudo-left in alliance with al-Qaeda and the CIA. wsws.org Socialist Alternative's Omar Hassan is roaming around al-Qaeda controlled Syria, presenting its imperialist-backed takeover as an exciting new stage in a "revolution."
(2025-01-20). At Least 37 Fighters Killed in Turkish-Backed Push Against North Syria's Tishreen Dam. news.antiwar.com The fighting in northern Syria continued on Monday, with another offensive by the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) on the Tishreen Dam and the surrounding area. The Kurdish SDF, which controls the area, repelled the offensive. Despite losing the gateway town of Manbij in early Turkish-backed offensives, the SDF has successfully defended the Tishreen Dam …
(2025-01-20). Mashatile to address the annual Nedlac Organised Labour School. sanews.gov.za Mashatile to address the annual Nedlac Organised Labour School | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the annual National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) Organised Labour School on Tuesday, 21 January 2025. | Convened under the theme: 'Building unity of workers to defend labour rights and advance decent work for all', the gathering will take place at Kievits Kroon, Gauteng, in Pretoria at 9 am. | The Nedlac Organised Labour School is held annually to assess the current state of the labour market and the challenges workers face in the country. | Delegations from various labour federation…
(2025-01-20). The Competency Crisis Proliferating The West. thealtworld.com The 'strange defeat' is that of Europe's 'curious' inability to understand Ukraine or its military mechanics. | The essayist and military strategist, Aurelien, has written a paper Aurelien highlights the strange lack of realism by which the West has approached the crisis — | " …and the almost pathological dissociation from the real world that it displays in…
(2025-01-20). Law Pod UK new episode: Baroness Hale on Privacy and Press Freedom, the Children Act and Women in the Legal Profession. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In Episode 211 of Law Pod UK I am joined by former President of the Supreme Court, Brenda Hale, first female law lord in the Court of Appeal, one time Professor of Law at Manchester University and participant in many Law Commission projects during her nine year sojourn there. She discusses with me the emergence …
(2025-01-20). "I've Been to the Mountaintop": In His Final Speech, MLK Spoke of Reaching "Promised Land" of Equality. democracynow.org 
Today is the federal holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929, and was assassinated April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis at just 39 years old. We play an excerpt from King's last speech, "I Have Been to the Mountaintop," in which he spoke of the ongoing struggle for equal rights that he said would continue even without him. "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land," King said. He was killed one day later.
(2025-01-20). "Infinite Hope": Angela Davis Speaks at 2025 Peace Ball Ahead of Trump Inauguration. democracynow.org 
With the U.S. political establishment gathered in Washington for the second inauguration of Donald Trump, the iconic venue Busboys and Poets on Sunday hosted the Peace Ball, an event held around presidential inaugurations since 2009 and featuring voices of resistance to war, racism, poverty and more. This year's Peace Ball featured author Angela Davis, who spoke of the power of "infinite hope" to fight against injustice. "I want us all to generate the kind of collective hope that will usher us into a better future," said Davis. We air highlights from the event.
(2025-01-20). Australia still claims 'not responsible' for detainees, after UN body rulings. asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The Australian government denies responsibility for asylum seekers detained in Nauru, following two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee. The UNHRC recently published its decisions on two cases involving refugees who complained about their treatment at Nauru's regional processing facility. The committee stated that Australia remained responsible…
(2025-01-20). Nihilism is the word enemy of nonviolence. pressenza.com As we celebrate the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr., particularly his role in advancing civil rights through nonviolent activism, we are reminded of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. Many people use this day to reflect on King's messages of unity, love, and nonviolence. They participate in acts of service to improve their communities, embodying the spirit of King's vision for a more equitable society. | The holiday, signed into law in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan and first observed in 1986, became a national day of service in 1994. It encourages Americans to use the day as a "day on…
(2025-01-20). Mumia to Berlin conference: 'Who runs the world?'. workers.org 
Below is Mumia Abu-Jamal's message to the 3,000 people attending the Jan. 11, 2025, Rosa Luxemburg Conference in Berlin in person plus 25,000 on livestream, organized by junge Welt and supported by the Mumia German Collective. (jungewelt.de) Mumia Abu-Jamal Who runs the world? Hallo Freunde, wie gehts? [Hello friends, how's . . . |
(2025-01-20). Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at National Action Network's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Policy Forum. urbancny.com 
Governor Hochul: "I assure you that New York will always be that beacon of hope, the place where the women's rights movement started, the place where the NAACP was founded, …
(2025-01-20). US forces temporary shutdown of TikTok in major attack on First Amendment. wsws.org In an action without any direct precedent in the United States, the American government forced the temporary shutdown of a major social media network on Saturday for 14 hours, setting a precedent for future violations of First Amendment rights.
(2025-01-20). Attempted assassination of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya, as abductions, repression mount. wsws.org The attacks on the CPM, abductions and transnational renditions by the Kenyan government are preparations for even more extensive attacks on the democratic rights of the population as a whole.
(2025-01-20). British Airways to renew daily flights to Israel from April, as airlines begin their return. haaretz.com The British airline is the latest to announce its return to Ben-Gurion airport, starting with daily flights in April. Last week, the Lufthansa group announced it will resume operations in February, and EasyJet will resume flights in June…
(2025-01-20). Tony Slattery's passing highlights growing concern over rising cardiovascular deaths amid Covid-19. thecanary.co Tony Slattery, the beloved actor and comedian known for his quick wit and magnetic charm, tragically passed away from a heart attack on January 14, 2025, at the age of 65. His sudden death has not only left loved ones, including his partner Mark Hutchinson, fans, and colleagues in mourning, but has also drawn attention […] | By
(2025-01-20). People's March: Thousands Rally Against Trump in Washington Ahead of Second Inauguration. democracynow.org 
Ahead of President elect-Donald Trump's second inauguration, thousands of people rallied in Washington, D.C., on Saturday at the People's March to oppose his policies on immigration, abortion, LGBTQ rights, the climate crisis and more. We air voices of resistance from the protest. "All of us deserve to feel like human beings, and all of us deserve to have our rights respected," said Hope Giselle, executive director of the National Trans Visibility March. "Without a democracy, without a true democracy, we all fall to the wayside of corruption and a government that does not see us as h…
(2025-01-20). A Happy Day, but Evil Never Gives Up. thealtworld.com Today is a happy day for the majority of Americans. Patriotic Americans hope that today is the beginning of the rehabilitation of the Constitution and a rule of law, of accountable government, the protection of our borders, of patriotism without punishment, of sexual normality, of equal rights for white heterosexual men, and disengagement from American hegemony that has kept us in unjustified wars for the past quarter of a century, killing innocent people and wasting resources that Americans needed and America's reputation. | Americans are looking to President Trump to fulfill his promise. No wavering, no bending…
(2025-01-20). The Real Problem Is Race and Gender Discrimination Against White Men. thealtworld.com Thanks to feminists, Americans now have a redundant 28th amendment to the Constitution—The Equal Rights Amendment—in order to protect women from discrimination based on sex. Here is Biden speaking on January 17, 2025, in behalf of the Equal Rights Amendment now ratified by the 38th state:
| The 14th Amendmen…
(2025-01-20). Fires, Frontlines, and Surveillance: Looking into Environmental and Civil Rights Crises. projectcensored.org In the first half of the program, co-host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Leyna Quinn-Davidson, the Fire Network Director for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources about the confluence of issues that are quite literally fueling the fires in LA County. Leyna highlights how we have to shift our thinking about not only how fires burn but their historic and vital role in bolstering healthy ecosystems. She also pinpoints some simple actions people in the area can take to protect their homes and perhaps more importantly their communities, since what your neighbor does or doesn't do in these situa…
(2025-01-20). "Here's to the Work Ahead." How I'm Honoring the Legendary Cecile Richards. aclu.org Today, as on many other days, I told myself, "Be more Cecile." Cecile is Cecile Richards, the marvel of a human best known as the president of Planned Parenthood. Cecile died January 20th. She will always live in my heart as someone who showed me, and so many others, how to be fierce and loving and curious and to be all in on life. | Today, I join the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) community to mourn Cecile, a one-in-a-generation leader who forever altered the trajectory of women's rights and reproductive freedom in this country. I pledge to honor Cecile by taking action, to do right by others, guided b…
(2025-01-20). NicaNotes: How the Human Rights Industry Manufactures Consent for "Regime Change" afgj.org 
By John Perry (John Perry is based in Masaya, Nicaragua, and writes for the Council on Hemispheric Affairs, London Review of Books, FAIR, Covert Action Magazine and others. This article was first published in Covert Action Magazine on January 2, 2025.) In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the…
(2025-01-20). The Competency Crisis Proliferating The West. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-20). Haiti Displacement Triples Surpassing One Million as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens. transcend.org 14 Jan 2025 – More than a million people are now internally displaced in Haiti, according to alarming new figures released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
(2025-01-20). Europe's farming crisis: who will grow our food? thecanary.co Europe's agricultural sector is at a tipping point. The average farmer is 57 years old, and with 1,000 farms closing every day, the future of food production looks to be increasingly in jeopardy. Without urgent action, Europe faces a dwindling supply of farmers carrying an increasing burden in a sector already strained by economic volatility, regulatory […] | By
(2025-01-20). 1 in 3 people are now experiencing mental health issues due to money. thecanary.co According to the 2024 Pepper Money Specialist Lending Study one in three people say financial stress has had an impact on their mental health. The connection between managing debt and mental health has become more apparent, especially as people navigate the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Further research found that over 8.38 million people have encountered issues like […] | By
(2025-01-20). Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report: Joe Biden's Terrible Legacy. fightbackbetter.com 15 Jan 2025 | The moniker "Genocide Joe" is well deserved and one that Joe Biden can never live down, along with any other names that describe the damage he brought to the country and to the world. His legacy is that in every position he held, he was a happy servant for imperialist and neo-liberal interests, like…
(2025-01-20). Unknown heroes: Memories of a Gaza first responder. mondoweiss.net 
Although trained as a social researcher, when the war began in October 2023 I joined the search and rescue team in the Gaza City neighborhood of al-Shuja'iyya. Here are some of my stories of being a first responder during the Gaza genocide.
(2025-01-20). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org Parental Guidance Advised: Pornographic Violence | GAZA GENOCIDE 20 Jan 2025…
(2025-01-20). 'I Felt like a Nazi': Zionists Admit Genocide. transcend.org 16 Jan 2025 – On 23 Dec 2024, Haaretz published an extraordinary investigation into the "impact" of Zionist Occupation Force "brutality" on the "mental health" of its own militants. Specifically, "moral injury" incurred by Tel Aviv's soldiers while perpetrating unabashed genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Keir Starmer's OWN council is under pressure over its FINANCIAL ties to Israel. thecanary.co 
On Monday 20 January, Keir Starmer's own council is set to decide whether to divest from companies complicit in Israel's genocide and the illegal occupation of Palestine, after thousands of residents demand action. Starmer: feeling the heat in Camden Over 4,000 locals in prime minister Starmer's own constituency have signed a petition demanding Camden Council […] | By
(2025-01-20). More footage exposes Met's false claim anti-genocide marchers 'forced' through police line. skwawkbox.org 
Police officers smiling as marchers allowed through peacefully — but anti-genocide Jewish bloc barred as Cooper claims police protecting Jews On Saturday, the Met Police arrested around seventy peace marchers, some of them violently, claiming that they had 'forced' their way to Trafalgar Square, supposedly in an area the force, to appease pro-Israel groups, had …
(2025-01-20). Andrew Bridgen: Crimes against humanity have been committed worldwide, particularly in the Five Eyes countries. expose-news.com The top of UK institutions are completely rotten, Andrew Bridgen said on a Resistance GB podcast last week. The best investment for globalists, he said, is in the civil service, because "they're …
(2025-01-20). Trump team, beware: Netanyahu is lying and trying to sabotage the Gaza cease-fire deal. haaretz.com President Trump and his envoy refused to let Netanyahu's games and excuses delay the signing of a cease-fire deal that would free the hostages and end the Gaza war. But Netanyahu is still scheming to sink the deal — and with it, the hostages and Trump's wider Middle East agenda…
(2025-01-20). Saudi Normalization Still on the Table, but Is Netanyahu Thinking Rationally? defenddemocracy.press By Raviv Drucker Jan 13, 2025 A few months after the Gaza war began, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom's key decision-maker. Crown Prince Mohammed told a surprised Blinken that he wants to do it — referring to normalization with Israel. "Not only do I …
(2025-01-20). Trump's Mideast Envoy Forced Netanyahu to Accept a Gaza Plan He Repeatedly Rejected. defenddemocracy.press Israeli sources say that the involvement of the incoming U.S. administration, led by Trump's aggressive Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, revived hostage talks with Hamas. While Netanyahu's propaganda machine claims that Trump has left him no choice, what happens inside his coalition will determine whether the prime minister approves the deal By Chaim Levinson Jan …
(2025-01-20). Trump, Iran and the Obama strategic blueprint. defenddemocracy.press In acts of wanton destruction, Netanyahu destroyed the prevailing status quo, which he saw as an American straitjacket By Alastair Crooke January 13, 2025 Like a smashed antique clock — with its elaborate cogs, ratchet wheels and innards splayed out from the casing — so the mechanics of the Middle East lie similarly exposed and …
(2025-01-20). Expelling UNRWA punishes Palestinians. But it's also dangerous for Israel — and the hostages. haaretz.com Flooding Gaza with humanitarian aid is crucial to the success of the cease-fire and hostage deal. But Israel is about to effectively force the collapse of UNRWA operations in Gaza, while shuttering its essential services in East Jerusalem — which could trigger even more violence…
(2025-01-20). Israeli Soldiers Kill a Palestinian Child Near Nablus. imemc.org 
| Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian child, on Sunday, after storming the town of Sebastia, northwest of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. | Media sources said that the child, Ahmad Rashid Rushdi Jazar, 14, was killed on Sunday evening, after occupation forces shot him with live ammunition in the town of Sebastia.
(2025-01-20). Palestinian Detainee Dies in Israeli Prison. imemc.org 
| A Palestinian detainee died in Israeli custody, on Saturday, after being held in Israeli prison for more than one year under Administrative Detention, without charges or the possibility of a trial. | Media sources said that the General Authority of Civil Affairs informed the Commission for Detainees' and Ex-Detainees' Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) that the detainee, Mohammad Yassin Khalil Jaber, 22, died in Israeli prison on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
(2025-01-20). Almost half of Brits worry Farage-Trump ties undermine UK national interests. leftfootforward.org Voters want closer ties with EU and are worried about Farage's 'close' relationship with Trump, a new Savanta poll has found…
(2025-01-20). Did Musk rig vote-counting computers in Pennsylvania? Trump said something which raised the alarm. thecanary.co Donald Trump's remarks during a 19 January rally have added to concerns about the integrity of the 2024 US presidential election, building on warnings from election security experts who have been sounding the alarm since election day. Trump appeared to suggest that claims of election manipulation on a tabulation level might hold water, hinting at […] | By
(2025-01-20). 'Weapons in Hand' — Mossad Chief Compares Palestinian Resistance to Vietnam's. defenddemocracy.press Jan 19, 2025 Former Mossad chief acknowledges that despite Israel's aggression, Hamas remains resilient, and Israel's inability to define a clear end to the war has resulted in its failure and significant losses. Israeli media outlets reported that the Israeli military did not achieve any of the primary objectives it had declared for its war …
(2025-01-20). Stark difference between condition of released Israeli captives and Palestinians held hostage. skwawkbox.org 
Brutalised Palestinians emerge from Israeli torture camps as Israel tear-gasses reporters to suppress scenes of joy As Israeli and Palestinian captives were released in an exchange deal last night, the Israelis emerged from captivity looking tired, relieved, but well fed and cared for despite more than fifteen months held in Gaza — and were even …
(2025-01-20). Trump Resumes Presidency Amidst Administration Infighting and an Uncertain Middle East. youtube.com 
President Trump has promised many things. An unworkably expansive and expensive mass deportation campaign, a speedy end to the war in Ukraine, Saudi/Israeli normalization, an increase domestic energy production, the cessation of DEI programs in the Federal Government, and an end to war. He will attempt to achieve this by by signing a flurry of …
(2025-01-20). Despite our universities and hospitals lying in ruins, my generation will rebuild Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
I always wanted to become is doctor, and my dream was coming true at Al-Azhar University. But Israel left our campus in ruins and has destroyed a generation. Those of us who survive vow to carry the legacy of those martyred forward, and rebuild Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Israel Expects Trump To Restart Supplying 2,000-Pound Bombs. news.antiwar.com Israel's outgoing ambassador to the US expects President Trump to supply Israel with a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs that President Biden paused, Axios reported on Monday. Biden put a hold on a 2,000-pound bomb shipment and a 500-pound bomb shipment back in April as part of a public relations stunt to make it seem like …
(2025-01-20). Israeli Military Prepares for Escalation in the West Bank, Continued Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), said Monday that the Israeli military must prepare for a "significant" escalation in the West Bank and the continuation of operations in Gaza and Lebanon. "Alongside the enhanced defensive preparations in the Gaza Strip, we must be ready for significant operations in …
(2025-01-20). Retired IDF General Avivi: Israel Considering 'Dead Zone' on Lebanese Border To Contain Hezbollah. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). France Vows To Secure Release of 2 French-Israeli Hostages. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). Another set of Israeli lies collapses: Prosecutor admits no evidence of rape in October 7 attack. wsws.org Israel's entire narrative surrounding the events of October 7 has been shown to be a pack of lies.
(2025-01-20). Thousands attend funeral of IDF soldier Oron Shaul, whose body was recovered from Gaza after 10 years. haaretz.com Shaul was one of four Israelis being held by Hamas in Gaza before October 7 and the other three – Hadar Goldin, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed – are on the list of hostages to return in the cease-fire and hostage-release deal signed between Israel and Hamas…
(2025-01-20). Elon Musk appears to make fascist salute at Trump inauguration rally. haaretz.com Musk, who raised his right arm in a salute while speaking at the official rally following President Trump's inauguration, has previously attacked George Soros and doubled down on his endorsement of European far-right parties…
(2025-01-20). Israeli reservist killed in West Bank blast, IDF announces. haaretz.com Eviatar Ben Yehuda, 31, from Nitzan in southern Israel, was killed when a roadside bomb struck his vehicle in a military operation in the West Bank. Two other soldiers were wounded in the incident…
(2025-01-20). Israel Police issues new rules allowing cops to blindfold suspects in 'extreme cases'. haaretz.com The rule was issued after several cases of detainees, all Arab Israelis, being documented with their eyes covered without justification, which were boasted by outgoing far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on social media…
(2025-01-20). Two Israelis severely wounded in West Bank; accidental police shooting suspected. haaretz.com The incident took place while settlers reportedly set ablaze buildings and vehicles in a nearby Palestinian village…
(2025-01-20). Hamas 'gift bags' to women hostages spark outrage, praise across Israeli-Palestinian divide. haaretz.com The three Israeli hostages who returned on Sunday were given bags containing photos from their time in captivity, a map of the Gaza Strip, and a 'certificate of appreciation' they were made to pose with before leaving Gaza, Hebrew and Palestinian media reported…
(2025-01-20). Jakarta unaware of Trump envoy's reported plan to relocate Gazans to Indonesia. haaretz.com The idea of 'voluntary migration' — a plan promoted by far-right Israeli ministers eyeing the Jewish resettlement of Gaza — was highly controversial under Biden's administration, with most Palestinians rejecting the idea of relocating, even temporarily…
(2025-01-20). Israel's most powerful warriors: Three mothers who fought nonstop for 471 days. haaretz.com For 471 days, I have thought about all kinds of motherhood. But on Sunday night, as three mothers were made whole again, I thought of only one: motherhood as redemption…
(2025-01-20). The US elite's battle against TikTok is just the start, suggests pro-Israel lobbyist. thecanary.co According to a prominent pro-Israel lobbyist, the US elite's battle against TikTok should just be the start. Because "the next war" will be just as much about controlling the narrative online as it is about the physical fighting. "How Israel and its allies perform online" matters Political content on TikTok played an important part in […] | By
(2025-01-20). Youth Demand made it to the BBC at Saturday's Palestine March — and were promptly nicked. thecanary.co 
Three Youth Demand supporters defied Met Police restrictions on the Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (PSC) demonstration on Saturday 18 January by standing outside the BBC with signs. Youth Demand are calling for a two-way arms embargo on Israel and for the new UK government to halt all new oil and gas licences granted since 2021. Youth […] | By
(2025-01-20). Il Libano elegge un nuovo Presidente dopo due anni e sotto la minaccia delle bombe israeliane. strategic-culture.su Joseph Aoun, nuovo Presidente del Libano, e Nawaf Salam, nuovo Primo Ministro, sono il sintomo del declino dell'influenza di Hezbollah e dell'ascesa di un nuovo equilibrio nazionale sostenuto da Occidente e Paesi del Golfo. | Segue nostro Rimasta vacante sin dal 31 ottobre 2022, data della scadenza del mandato di Michel Aoun, la carica di Presidente del Libano ha trovato un nuovo possessore in Joseph Aoun, eletto lo scorso 9 gennaio dopo…
(2025-01-20). Insta la ONU a una paz duradera en Gaza. radiohc.cu Naciones Unidas, 20 ene (RHC) El secretario general de la ONU, Antonio Guterres, instó este lunes a una paz duradera entre Israel y Palestina, y llamó a la acción inmediata para proteger a los civiles en el territorio palestino ocupado.
(2025-01-20). Los palestinos logran un nuevo alto el fuego en Gaza. workers.org 
Tras 15 meses de destrucción despiadada, financiada por Estados Unidos, por parte de las Fuerzas de Ocupación de Israel de todas las ciudades, incluidos todos los hospitales, escuelas, incendiando tiendas de campaña y más de 64.000 muertes oficiales en Gaza, el Movimiento de Resistencia Islámica Hamás, en consulta con representantes . . . |
(2025-01-20). SA celebrates 15 years of collaboration with European lab for particle physics. sanews.gov.za SA celebrates 15 years of collaboration with European lab for particle physics | The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, will reflect on South Africa's 15-year partnership with CERN, the European organisation for nuclear research, in Cape Town, this week. | The two-day event, on 20 and 21 January 2025, will be held at the National Research Foundation's iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Science (iThemba-LABS). | It will recognise South Africa's contributions to pioneering scientific research and innovation on the global stage. | CERN is the world's largest particle phys…
(2025-01-20). Iran Warns EU3 of Response to Snapback Mechanism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry warned the European troika that a bid to trigger the so-called snapback provisions of the 2015 nuclear deal will trigger Iran's counteraction.
(2025-01-20). Transcending Mutually Assured Insanity. transcend.org 17 Jan 2025 – Uh oh, nukes coming in. Should we retaliate? This is the stupidest question a human being could ask. If we kill more of them than they kill of us, we win! Yes, all life will likely be destroyed in a nuclear war, but that's just the way things work. That's not our concern.
(2025-01-20). Unknown heroes: Memories of a Gaza first responder. mondoweiss.net
(2025-01-20). People's March calls for 'fight back' against Trump attacks. workers.org 
Tens of thousands of individuals flocked to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 18 for a People's March (formerly Women's March) to protest against President-elect Donald Trump, the vile administrators he is appointing and the equally vile policies he plans to implement. Washington, DC, Jan. 18, 2025. Those policies include attacking the . . . |
(2025-01-20). Houthi Pledge To Curtail Ship Attacks Sparks New Security Assessment. twz.com 
In response to a Houthi pledge to cease
(2025-01-20). Trump Invites Anti-Zionist Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum to White House. defenddemocracy.press Jan 18, 2024 Washington (Quds News Network)- Donald Trump, the Us president-elect, has invited Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum, the anti-Zionist leader of the Satmar Hasidic sect, to the White House. Trump's campaign announced on Friday that the meeting recognizes Teitelbaum's support during the election. This will be the first time a sitting US president hosts a …
(2025-01-20). Did Hamas win or lose in Gaza? | Ep. 61. thealtworld.com Did Hamas win or lose in Gaza? | Ep. 61…
(2025-01-20). Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Funeral Prayers for 2 Iranian Justices. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei led funeral prayers for two judges of the Iranian Judiciary who were martyred in a shooting attack in Tehran on Saturday.
(2025-01-20). Army Holds War Game Northeast of Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Army Ground Force has staged military exercises in Iran's northeastern regions.
(2025-01-20). Iran, Pakistan Share Views on Various Issues: Top General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran and Pakistan have adopted identical stances on many regional and international subjects, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said.
(2025-01-20). Iran's Zarif Attends Davos 2025. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian vice president for strategic affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has traveled to Switzerland to take part in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
(2025-01-20). China-Ethiopia partnership aims to strengthen African public policies with creation of Global South Research Centre. tvbrics.com 
Strategic collaboration aims to enhance public policy frameworks for the sustainable development of African nations…
(2025-01-20). Chinese Consul General in Durban, Li Zhigong: 2024 is milestone year for China-South African relations. tvbrics.com 
This was stated during a gala dinner held in Durban, South Africa, in honour of the Chinese New Year…
(2025-01-20). Egypt introduces simplified tax system to support SMEs. tvbrics.com 
New initiative aims to boost private sector growth and strengthen the national economy…
(2025-01-20). Ethiopia and UN reaffirm commitment to accelerate sustainable development goals. tvbrics.com 
High-level meeting emphasises collaboration and regional expertise to advance Ethiopia's development agenda…
(2025-01-20). Indonesia launches international carbon trading platform to accelerate climate goals. tvbrics.com 
The nation aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060…
(2025-01-20). Indonesia sets coal production record in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Indonesia is actively utilising the resource to meet domestic energy needs…
(2025-01-20). Iran and Russia implement monetary agreement and connect banking networks. tvbrics.com 
This development aims to strengthen financial cooperation between the two nations…
(2025-01-20). Iran boosts AI research with US$115 million fund investment. tvbrics.com 
This initiative aims to support AI-focused universities and private research centres across the country…
(2025-01-20). Chinese observatory uncovers new celestial body. tvbrics.com 
This discovery represents the ninth comet identified by China's observatory…
(2025-01-20). India inaugurates Innovation Complex to support startups and MSMEs. tvbrics.com 
It aims to support regulatory studies, enable seamless tech transfers and address critical issues…
(2025-01-20). Trump's new meme coin and crypto token soar on his first day in office. aljazeera.com Trump's promise to usher in a 'golden age' for crypto is a sharp contrast from his predecessor.
(2025-01-20). Supporters throng US capital as Donald Trump sworn in for second term. aljazeera.com Trump assumes office at an indoor inauguration ceremony, while supporters gather at the Capital One Arena to celebrate.
(2025-01-20). Palestinians find dozens of bodies under rubble in Gaza. aljazeera.com An estimated 10,000 bodies are believed to be buried under the debris covering Gaza after the devastating 15-month war.
(2025-01-20). Trump gives preview of next four years as president. aljazeera.com It is only Donald Trump's first day back in office as US president, but he has given a clear preview of what to expect.
(2025-01-20). No tariffs on day one, but Trump promises to 'drill, baby, drill'. aljazeera.com Long-debated tariff threats do not materialise on first day of his presidency, but that doesn't mean they've gone away.
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump sworn in as 47th US president, denouncing 'American decline'. aljazeera.com Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions.
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump lays out executive orders in address. aljazeera.com During his inauguration address US President Donald Trump outlined a series of executive actions.
(2025-01-20). Dozens protest in Washington, DC during Trump inauguration. aljazeera.com Dozens of people gathered at a park near central Washington, DC to protest a wide range of issues.
(2025-01-20). Former US President Biden leaves Capitol as Trump assumes presidency. aljazeera.com Former US President Joe Biden has departed the Capitol in Washington, DC following Donald Trump's inauguration.
(2025-01-20). Venezuela: Bolivarian Shield 2025 Military Drill to Begin on January 22. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, announced the start of the Bolivarian Shield 2025 Military Drill. | On Sunday, January 19, the Venezuelan president announced that the first Bolivarian Shield Military Drill of 2025 will be held on January 22-23. | "Popular, military and police exercise of the year—we are going to defend borders, coasts, cities, vital elements for the country," President Maduro wrote on social media, posting an accompanying video. | In the video, where the president is seen supervising the preparations for the drill, he emphasized that the Bolivarian Shield 2025 Military Drill wil…
(2025-01-20). Venezuela explains strategic nature of military exercise. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Minister of Defense, General in Chief Vladimir Padrino, explained today the strategic nature of the Bolivarian Shield Exercise 2025, to be carried out throughout the country in defense of peace and democracy.
(2025-01-20). It's Not That Trump Is Good, It's That Biden Was Just That Bad: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com TikTok is back in the US after a brief shutdown, reportedly because Trump pledged to suspend the Biden administration's …
(2025-01-20). It's Not That Trump Is Good, It's That Biden Was Just That Bad. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-01-20). King Was Not a Pacifist: He Was an Anti-Imperialist. counterpunch.org 
In his condemnation of the U.S. war on the people of Vietnam, Martin Luther King Jr.'s stance was not a pacifist one. King was not necessarily anti-war so much as he was against the U.S. empire and its machinations against the Vietnamese and their generational struggle for self-determination. In fact, King would discuss openly how
(2025-01-20). The rise of China panics a confused Trump administration. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why Washington continues to completely misunderstand China and the reasons why statements are made by Trump administration officials.
(2025-01-20). Envía China segundo lote de donativo para sistema eléctrico cubano. cubadebate.cu China envió un segundo lote de donativo de piezas y accesorios para los equipos de grupos electrógenos de Cuba, como parte de la implementación de los consensos entre los gobiernos de los dos países. Se trata de suministros para la recuperación de capacidades de la generación distribuida, que deben arribar al país en la tarde de este lunes.
(2025-01-20). Envía China segundo lote de donativo para sistema eléctrico cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El gobierno de China envió un segundo lote de donativo de piezas y accesorios para los equipos de grupos electrógenos de Cuba, como parte de la implementación de los consensos entre los dos países.
(2025-01-20). Leonard Peltier is Coming Home! counterpunch.org 
Sumterville, FL — Today, President Biden granted Leonard Peltier executive clemency and commuted the remainder of his sentence. The president's decision is the result of decades of grassroots organizing in Indian Country and the unveiling of increasing amounts of evidence of prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional violations during the prosecution of Peltier's case. "It's finally over
(2025-01-20). United States in 2025: Social Problems Denied via Rhetorics of Refusal. counterpunch.org 
Societies survive and grow when they successfully navigate their contradictions. Eventually, however, accumulating contradictions overwhelm existing means of navigating them. Then social problems arise that persist or worsen inside such societies because they are unsuccessfully navigated or go unattended. Sometimes, the dominant conscious reaction to such social problems is denial, a refusal to see them. Denial of internal social problems displaces navigating the contradictions that cause them. The resulting social decline, like the set of internal contradictions it reflects, is denied and ignored. Instead, narra…
(2025-01-20). From Ground Zero: Stories from Gaza: An Appreciation. counterpunch.org 
(2025-01-20). Can the Internet Wage Peace? counterpunch.org 
With the Tiktok ban just days away, American youth have started flooding the Chinese social media app RedNote, pushing it into #1 position on the app store. Labeled "Tiktok refugees" by Chinese netizens, the newcomers have been welcomed by app users with open arms, curiosity, and a fair bit of humor. Though initially confused at
(2025-01-20). Let Resistance Be the Order of the Day: MLK Day in San Francisco, January 19, 2025. counterpunch.org A day before Donald Trump's inauguration and the same day that—thousands of miles away— hostages were released in Gaza, the Third Baptist Church of San Francisco pulled out all the stops to honor the memory and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was January 19, 2025, a day to remember for many
(2025-01-20). Full Employment: One Last Time for the Road. counterpunch.org 
I've already given my Biden economy retrospective, but I want to come back and double down on the main point there, because I think it is incredibly important and largely overlooked. The one thing that Biden's economic performance should clearly establish is the importance of running a full employment economy. There is no better way
(2025-01-20). Remembering MLK, Jr. 2025. counterpunch.org I confess that I don't always pay attention to federal holidays and the people or historical events they usually honor. I don't stop much and look much at statues either. There's a Paul Revere statue in the North End of Boston, depicting the hero with a lantern on horseback. I used to pass it on
(2025-01-20). Can We Abolish War, Or Will War Abolish Us? counterpunch.org 
The organized murder of one group of humans by another group of humans is called war. We live in a world where the vilest of crimes, which are punished with severe consequences within most societies, are somehow acceptable when committed as part of war. War has been an integral part of human history and, in
(2025-01-20). Scandinavians, the World's Happiest People, Love Killing for the USA — Part V. covertactionmagazine.com [This is part 5 of a 6-part series on Denmark and its support for the U.S. empire. See Parts I, II, III, and IV.—Editors] Part V: War Costs and Profits When Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen met with President Donald Trump, December 2019, Trump was threatening less support for NATO and European conflicts if they did …
(2025-01-20). All fraudulent COVID-19 SRD grants automatically canceled. sanews.gov.za All fraudulent COVID-19 SRD grants automatically canceled | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has announced the automatic cancellation of all fraudulent R370 COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments. | The SRD grant is administered in terms of app-section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and is implemented with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. The grant is meant for South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers and special permit holders, who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive…
(2025-01-20). Former UK Secretary of State admits Pfizer-BioNTech expected payouts of up to £300 billion for vaccine injuries in the UK before its injections were approved for use. expose-news.com Alok Sharma, a Secretary of State in the previous UK government, has admitted that the Government knew, before they received regulatory approval, that people would be injured by the covid vaccines. It …
(2025-01-20). Jakarta Unaware of Reported Plan To Relocate Gaza Palestinians to Indonesia. news.antiwar.com On Monday, the Indonesian government said that it was unaware of any plan to temporarily relocate Palestinians living in Gaza to Indonesia after NBC News reported the Trump administration was considering the idea. The NBC report cited a Trump official who said there were discussions about relocating Palestinians during the reconstruction of Gaza and said …
(2025-01-20). Bolivia's Morales Claims Rape Charges Are Political. orinocotribune.com Former Bolivian President Evo Morales has lashed out at his political rivals over what he called a persecution campaign after an arrest warrant was issued against him on Saturday. The nation's first indigenous leader, 65, was accused of having a child with an underage girl in 2016, an act considered statutory rape in Bolivia. | Morales has dismissed the accusations by calling the Bolivian judiciary biased against him and condemning the process as a political persecution campaign launched by his rivals ahead of the upcoming elections. | "There has been a warrant ordered for his search and arrest," Judge Nelson Roc…
(2025-01-20). Exclusive: Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigade Fighters and Child Recruits Emerge To Claim Leadership in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigade Fighters and Child Recruits Emerge To Claim Leadership in Gaza. themedialine.org
(2025-01-20). 90 Palestinians Released as Gaza Truce Offers Momentary Respite. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). Gaza cease-fire takes effect amid deadly delays and persistent uncertainty. nationofchange.org Cease-fire begins after a deadly delay, with hostage releases and humanitarian aid efforts underway.
(2025-01-20). Martin Luther King, Jr., Vietnam, and Gaza. transcend.org No doubt Satan will be laughing with delight as Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I still wonder: Are the dead nostalgic? I hope so.
(2025-01-20). Corbyn and McDonnell face police questioning over London Gaza rally. defenddemocracy.press Veteran UK MPs are set to be interviewed under caution after mass arrests at a demonstration in central London Jan 19, 2025 Prominent British MPs Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell are due to be questioned by the police under caution on Sunday following a pro-Palestine protest the previous day that led to numerous arrests. According to …
(2025-01-20). Glenn Greenwald: TikTok "Refugees" Flee To Chinese RedNote App. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-20). Towards a New Development Theory for the Global South. libya360.wordpress.com Tricontinental As progressive governments take office in the Global South, now more than ever there is a burning need for a new development theory that can fulfil the Promethean aspirations of the darker nations. Around the world, progressive governments have taken office, yet they do not have a clear strategy to rebuild their societies from…
(2025-01-20). UAE Will Be Asia's Gold Hub in BRICS' New Economic Corridor. infobrics.org UAE has already gone past London as world's second biggest gold trade centre…
(2025-01-20). BRICS: Here's What to Know About the International Bloc. infobrics.org The BRICS coalition is expanding and becoming more influential…
(2025-01-20). Beyond Scepticism: Understanding the Role of Brics+ in Global Progress. infobrics.org JENNY CLEGG sets out and then responds to eight key doubts about the Brics+ alliance in light of the developments at Kazan, arguing it represents a significant challenge to US hegemony and provides a path towards a multipolar world…
(2025-01-20). Police Attack Anti-Deportation Rally, Three Arrested in Gary, IN. itsgoingdown.org Report back on recent anti-deportation demonstration in Gary, Illinois. More than 75 people gathered outside the Gary/Chicago International Airport on January 18th to protest deportations regularly carried out at the airport by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Demonstrators said they also gathered to protest ahead of Trump's inauguration on the 20th as part of a nationwide…
(2025-01-20). From Embers: Report from Montreal's NYE Noise Demo. itsgoingdown.org From Embers podcast reports on the recent noise demo on New Year's Eve in Laval. A discussion with two organizers of this year's New Year's Eve noise demo in Laval. We discuss how things went, prisoner solidarity organizing in Montreal, the value of noise demos as an anarchist tactic and tradition, and where we might…
(2025-01-20). Leonard Peltier is going home! therednation.org 
After a half-century of unjust incarceration, Leonard Peltier is finally going home! "It's finally over—I'm going home," said Peltier in response to the news. "I want to show the world I'm a good person with a good heart. I want to help the people, just like my grandmother taught me." For decades, the now elder …
(2025-01-20). Saldrá de prisión Leonard Peltier tras más de cuatro décadas de encarcelamiento. radiohc.cu Washington, 20 ene (RHC) Leonard Peltier, el líder nativo americano que llevaba más de 40 años en prisión, recibió la commutación de su pena este lunes en uno de los últimos actos oficiales de Joe Biden antes de abandonar la Casa Blanca.
(2025-01-20). Líder nativo americano Leonard Peltier saldrá de prisión, al fin. cubadebate.cu Miembro del Movimiento Indígena Estadounidense, a Leonard Peltier lo declararon culpable de participar en el asesinato de dos agentes del FBI en 1975 en la reserva indígena de Pine Ridge, Dakota del Sur, y cumplía cadena perpetua, pero siempre mantuvo su inocencia. Según la orden de Biden, pasará a confinamiento domiciliario.
(2025-01-20). Iran and Russia Launch an Historic Agreement. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar In a detailed strategic partnership agreement signed last week in Moscow, Eurasian powers Russia and Iran issued a challenge to the US-led global order and placed its incoming new president on notice. Timing is everything in geopolitics. This past Friday in Moscow, only three days before the inauguration of US President Donald Trump…
(2025-01-20). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. libya360.wordpress.com Elsadig Elsheikh A group of young protestors arranging barricades and burning tires in Khartoum became symbols of the Sudan revolution against the three decades ruler Omer AlBashir. Photo: Ola Alsheikh At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the…
(2025-01-20). The Ayacucho Commune: A Fishing Community on the Orinoco (Part I). libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina Fisher people's workdays are long. (Rome Arrieche) In Venezuela's Amazonas state, fishing has long been not just a trade but a whole way of life rooted in collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual aid. Now, under the US blockade, fishing has become an even more important source of food. At the same time,…
(2025-01-20). Nicolás Maduro pays tribute to deceased Venezuelan writer. plenglish.com "(The state of) Portuguesa and all of Venezuela have lost a great cultural icon, a representative of our traditions and idiosyncrasy, who has passed away to heavenly grace", the President wrote on Telegram social network. | "My heartfelt message of solidarity, condolences and commitment to his family and followers!" he added. | Maduro indicated Delgado will be remembered for his versatility, and recalled his well-known poem La Leyenda del Silbón (The Whistler's Legend), "a piece inspired by a local feeling of belonging." | He pointed out that this piece has been widely disseminated among the "Viva Venezuela! Grea…
(2025-01-20). Venezuela Receives Displaced Colombians Fleeing Armed Conflict in Catatumbo. orinocotribune.com 
At least 218 displaced Colombians fleeing the armed conflict in the Catatumbo region were received in the municipality of Jesús María Semprún, Zulia state, Venezuela, located in the border zone with the Colombian Catatumbo and Tibú. | Clashes between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and a faction of the dissidents of the extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in the Catatumbo region have forced hundreds of people to flee from their homes. The displaced people who arrived on Friday, January 17, by canoe on the Catatumbo River said that these events remind them of the massacres of 1999, when Venezu…
(2025-01-20). Coalition negotiations in Austria: Right-wing government to implement drastic austerity measures. wsws.org The far-right Austrian Freedom Party (FPàñ) and the conservative People's Party (àñVP), currently negotiating a coalition government in the Alpine state, are planning massive attacks on the working class and on migrants.
(2025-01-20). Trump Gives Sneak Peek Into Tough Border Laws Ahead Of Inauguration; 'These Are Rough People…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the issue of border security at the victory speech just hours before the inauguration on January 20. Trump said, "The invasion of our borders will come to a halt, and all the illegal border trespassers will go back home in some form or the another back home." Trump's reaction came after reports suggested that the incoming administration is planning a massive raid on immigrants in the coming day. Watch what Trump said on border security.
(2025-01-20). NATO announces further militarisation of Baltic Sea. strategic-culture.su By Jordan SHILTON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | NATO announced Tuesday a major strengthening of its military presence in th…
(2025-01-20). Operation Gladio: How CIA/Nato carried out terrorist attacks in Italy. thecommunists.org In 1990, Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti was forced to reveal the existence of a vast underground paramilitary network that had been operating in Italy for decades under Nato command. This network, called Gladio, had been responsible for several terrorist attacks that had caused hundreds of civilian casualties, as well as two attempted coups (1964 …
(2025-01-20). NATO's Rutte: Teflon Mark or the Fifth Rider of the Apocalypse? fpif.org When I first arrived in the Netherlands some decades ago, from a country without bicycle paths in the cities and where the powerful used big official cars to go anywhere, I was honestly impressed by the number of Dutch politicians who crossed my lane on their bicycles early in the morning, obviously heading for work. | Those bicyclists included Mark Rutte, who happened to be prime minister of the Netherlands for four turns, from 2010 till 2024. He's been known by various nicknames. For a long time, he was locally labelled "Teflon-Mark," "Mr. Normal," the Houdini of the Low Countries, "flip-flop-pragmaticus," amon…
(2025-01-20). Yes, Elon Musk did just give the Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration. thecanary.co 
Let's cut straight to the point: at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday 20 January, far-right tech billionaire and now member of the US president's top team in government Elon Musk gave a fascist (or Nazi if you prefer) salute — beamed to millions of people around the world: Elon Musk just did a Nazi salute …
(2025-01-20). Yes, Elon Musk did just give the Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration. thecanary.co Let's cut straight to the point: at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday 20 January, far-right tech billionaire and now member of the US president's top team in government Elon Musk gave a fascist (or Nazi if you prefer) salute — beamed to millions of people around the world: Elon Musk just did a Nazi salute […] | By
(2025-01-20). Liberating Arab Consciousness Is More Difficult Than Liberating Palestine. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). London police arrest over 70 protesters at Palestine solidarity rally. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-01-20). The UN Can End the Middle East Conflict by Welcoming Palestine as a Member. transcend.org 10 Jan 2025 – The UN's 80th birthday in 2025 can be the occasion for a solution to the conflict in the ME by welcoming the State of Palestine as the 194th UN member state. The UN Conference on Palestine, on June 2025, can be a turning point.
(2025-01-20). Ben Jamal, PSC head, hits back as corrupt CPS and Met charge him with public order offences. thecanary.co The following is a statement from Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has allowed the Met Police to charge him with public order offences after the pro-Palestine rally on Saturday 18 January. As the Canary has been documenting, cops have been fabricating events that day — accusing …
(2025-01-20). Ben Jamal, PSC head, hits back as corrupt CPS and Met charge him with public order offences. thecanary.co The following is a statement from Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has allowed the Met Police to charge him with public order offences after the pro-Palestine rally on Saturday 18 January. As the Canary has been documenting, cops have been fabricating events that day — accusing […] | By
(2025-01-20). The Future of Peacekeeping: Navigating Ethical Artificial Intelligence Deployment in Conflict Zones. transcend.org The introduction of AI raises important ethical and psychological considerations for UN peacekeepers, from malicious cyberattacks to artificially altered images and videos eroding the trust that they foster among civilians.
(2025-01-20). Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan convicted again, sentenced for 14 years in jail. peoplesdispatch.org Khan and his party PTI have maintained that most of cases against him are politically motivated to keep him away from power by the current government and the military establishment combined.
(2025-01-20). Panamanian movements vow to resist Trump's threats to their sovereignty. peoplesdispatch.org Following Trump's statements about his possible intention to "retake" the Panama Canal, several voices in the Central American country have risen against the expansionist pretensions of the new government in Washington.
(2025-01-20). On the eve of Trump, Iran and Russia launch historical deal. thealtworld.com 
In a detailed strategic partnership agreement signed last week in Moscow, Eurasian powers Russia and Iran issued a challenge to the US-led global order and placed its incoming new president on notice. | Timing is everything in geopolitics. This past Friday in Moscow, only three days before the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington, top BRICS member leaders Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, detailed in 47 articles, twice as many as in the recent Russian—North Korean deal. | This strategic partners…
(2025-01-20). Te voy a hacer grande de nuevo, baby. thealtworld.com No es de extrañar que Trump tuviera que idear una seductora, pero aún cargada de peligros, operación psicológica más grande que la vida para cambiar imperativamente la narrativa. | Es el espectáculo más grande del mundo: desatando un doble acto de Nuevo Paradigma y Destino Manifiesto al extremo. Somos los más grandes. Te haremos vibrar en todos los sentidos. Te aplastaremos. Tomaremos lo que queramos porque podemos. | Y si queréis abandonar el dólar estadounidense, os destruiremos. BRICS, vamos a por vosotros. | Trump 2.0, una mezcla de lucha libre profesional y MMA (artes marciales mixtas) en una jaula planetari…
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Melania Trump Swiping Through Raya Matches In Full View Of Cameras. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Not bothering to conceal her phone screen, Melania Trump was reportedly swiping through Raya matches Monday in full view of television cameras. The former and incoming first lady of the United States was captured in close-up by various news networks perusing profiles on the celebrity dating app during her husband's inauguration ceremony, occasionally pausing to zoom …
(2025-01-20). Enough of the US blockade against Cuba, Peru's Focep party says. plenglish.com Lima, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Workers, Peasants, Students and Popular Front (Focep) on Monday proposed that the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba should end, after the Caribbean island's removal from unilateral US list of countries that allegedly support terrorism.
(2025-01-20). Mexican President congratulates Trump on his inauguration. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday congratulated the new US president, Donald Trump, and affirmed that dialogue, respect and cooperation will always be the symbol for the bilateral relationship.
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(2025-01-20). Cuba honors fallen combatants in firefight. plenglish.com Holguín, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday chaired the tribute to 13 combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR), who died when war material exploded in a community in this eastern province.
(2025-01-20). Cuban ambassador meets with Sandinista media executives. plenglish.com Media reports said that during the meeting, the parties reaffirmed the importance of continuing to advance in cooperation and collaboration in communications to contribute to the two peoples' defense of stability, peace and well-being. | The press release noted that media representatives from the citizens' power conveyed the greetings, hugs and affection from President Daniel Ortega, Vice President Rosario Murillo and the Nicaraguan people to the Cuban head of State, Miguel Díaz-Canel; Army General Raúl Castro, as well as the Government and people of (José) Martí and Fidel (Castro).
(2025-01-20). Díaz-Canel laments loss of lives in road accident in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday lamented the deaths of six people in a road accident in Ciego de Avila province, and expressed his condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
(2025-01-20). Spanish businesspeople meet with Cuban tourism authorities. plenglish.com Meeting at the Cuban Embassy in this capital, the group of business personalities was interested in the current state of the smokless industry in the Caribbean island. | Cuban Minister of Tourism Juan Carlos García noted that once again, this meeting is a starting point in the run-up to Fitur 2025, to be held at the IFEMA-Madrid fairgrounds, from January 22 to 26. | In the presence of representatives of hotel chains, tour operators and groups dedicated to tourism in Cuba, García acknowledged that last year was very hard for Cuba due to the persistent impact of the United States economic blockade. | In response t…
(2025-01-20). Inicia en La Habana XX Coloquio de Jazz "Leonardo Acosta in memoriam" radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) Como parte de la edición 40 del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza, inicia este lunes en La Habana, el XX Coloquio Internacional de Jazz "Leonardo Acosta in memoriam", apartado teórico de la prestigiosa cita musical.
(2025-01-20). Rinde tributo el pueblo de Holguín a los trece combatientes caídos en el cumplimiento del deber. radiohc.cu Este lunes, en la Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Calixto García Âñiguez de la oriental provincia de Holguín, tuvo lugar la ceremonia de homenaje póstumo a los trece combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias caídos en el cumplimiento del deber durante los sucesos ocurridos en la localidad de Melones, en el municipio de Rafael Freyre, el pasado 7 de enero.
(2025-01-20). En Holguín: homenaje póstumo a los combatientes caídos. radiohc.cu Holguín-. La ceremonia de homenaje póstumo a los trece combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, caídos en el cumplimiento del deber, se realizó este lunes en la Plaza de la Revolución "Mayor General Calixto García", de la ciudad de Holguín.
(2025-01-20). Embajadora cubana se reunió con directivos de medios sandinistas. radiohc.cu Managua, 20 ene (RHC) La embajadora de Cuba en Nicaragua, Iliana Fonseca, sostuvo un encuentro este lunes con directivos de los medios de comunicación sandinistas, divulgó un comunicado oficial.
(2025-01-20). Mulino a Trump: El canal es y seguirá siendo de Panamá (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente José Raúl Mulino reiteró este lunes que el canal de Panamá "es y seguirá siendo panameño", luego de que el recién investido mandatario de EE.UU., Donald Trump, insistiera en que su país debe recuperar el paso transoceánico.
(2025-01-20). Visa electrónica agiliza trámites a turistas que visiten Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) Los turistas que visiten Cuba pueden acceder al sitio evisacuba.cu/es/inicio para obtener visa electrónica, procedimiento que agiliza el trámite y les permite desde la tranquilidad de su hogar completar el formulario de viajeros online.
(2025-01-20). EEUU: Biden emite orden extraordinaria a horas de expirar su mandato. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente de Estados Unidos, Joseph Biden indultó este lunes al Dr. Anthony Fauci, al general retirado Mark Milley, y a los miembros de la comisión de la Cámara de Representantes que investigó el asalto del 6 de enero de 2021, en el Capitolio de Washington.
(2025-01-20). Presidente Trump revoca salida de Cuba de lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) En las primeras horas de haber asumido la Presidencia de EE.UU., Donald Trump revocó este lunes, la orden del pasado 14 de enero con la que el ex mandatario, Joseph Biden sacó a Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2025-01-20). Trump busca fortalecer guerra económica contra Cuba, firma Díaz-Canel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este lunes que la reinclusión del país en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo, por el mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump, tiene por objetivo seguir fortaleciendo la cruel guerra económica contra la isla.
(2025-01-20). Gobierno de Venezuela informa sobre desmantelamiento de banda delincuencial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) La Fiscalía de Venezuela informó este lunes que se desmanteló la banda el Tren de Aragua en el territorio nacional. Hay 48 detenidos y juzgados por su participación en dicha agrupación delincuencial.
(2025-01-20). Canciller de Colombia informa que presentó su renuncia al cargo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El canciller de Colombia, Luis Gilberto Murillo confirmó este lunes en redes sociales que presentó su renuncia al cargo al presidente Gustavo Petro, a quien agradeció la oportunidad de ser parte del momento histórico.
(2025-01-20). Rechazan amenazas de Trump de retomar el canal de Panamá. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 20 ene (RHC) Organizaciones populares rechazaron este lunes las declaraciones del nuevo presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, quien en los actos protocolares de su asunción, reiteró las amenazas de retomar el canal de Panamá.
(2025-01-20). Distinguidos Artistas holguineros con Premio de la Asociación de Artistas Papeleros de la Florida. radiohc.cu Holguín, 20 ene (RHC) La Asociación de Artistas Papeleros de la Florida, en los Estados Unidos, otorga el Premio Colateral del Salón de la Ciudad en las Artes Visuales, en Holguín, en una convocatoria desde la Semana de la Cultura, suspendida su edición de 2025,por los trágicos sucesos acaecidos en la comunidad de Melones en el municipio de Rafael Freire.
(2025-01-20). Empresarios españoles dialogan con autoridades del turismo de Cuba. radiohc.cu Madrid, 20 ene (RHC) Una concurrida velada con empresarios españoles marcó hoy el pistoletazo de arrancada de la presencia de Cuba en la Feria Internacional de Turismo -Fitur.
(2025-01-20). Honran en Cuba a combatientes caídos en enfrentamiento a incendio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, lideró este lunes en la provincia de Holguín, el homenaje a los 13 combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias fallecidos tras explotar material de guerra en una comunidad de la oriental región.
(2025-01-20). Unión Africana reiteró apoyo continental al Gobierno y pueblo de Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente de la Comisión de la Unión Africana, Moussa Faki Mahamat, reiteró este lunes el apoyo inquebrantable de àÅfrica al Gobierno y pueblo cubanos, tras recibir las cartas credenciales del embajador caribeño ante esa organización, Lucas Domingo Hernández.
(2025-01-20). Díaz-Canel lamenta pérdida de vidas por accidente vial en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel lamentó este lunes el fallecimiento de seis personas debido a un accidente vial en la central provincia de Ciego de àÅvila, y envió condolencias a los familiares y amigos.
(2025-01-20). United States in 2025: Social problems denied via rhetorics of refusal. nationofchange.org The gross inequality of wealth and income in the United States and the global exposure of billionaires' power over government.
(2025-01-20). Ukraine, Trump, Middle East on agenda as Putin sits down with Security Council. defenddemocracy.press Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the meeting with a report NOVO-OGARYOVO, January 20. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with Security Council permanent members, addressing the biggest topics of today, US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, the Ukrainian settlement, and the Middle East situation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the meeting …
(2025-01-20). Russia-Iran Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation: a signal to Washington, yes; but by whom and about what? gilbertdoctorow.com Host Dmitry Kiselyov opened last evening's 'News of the Week' program on Rossiya 1 with the remark that the newly signed Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation with Iran is not a mutual defense pact and then put up on the screen the text of Article 3 point 3 which reads as follows: In case one …
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump's Big Vow On Ukraine, Middle East Wars; 'Very Close To World War III But…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to end the Russia-Ukraine war that has been raging for more than three years. In a victory speech just before the inauguration, Trump addressed a gathering and said, "I will end the war in Ukraine. I will stop the chaos in the Middle East. And I will prevent World War 3 from happening." He also slammed the previous Biden administration, saying, "They gave it to the Taliban. They gave our military equipment, a big chunk of it, to the enemy." Watch this video.
(2025-01-20). Ukrainian Neutrality Is Still the Key to Peace. transcend.org 13 Jan 2025 – Why it is still the key to peace, just as when Ukraine negotiated a peace agreement with Russia in 2022, which the USA tragically rejected and blocked.
(2025-01-20). Russian BTR-82 Had A Spectacular Misfire On The Battlefield In Ukraine. twz.com 
A dramatic video has appeared showing a Russian BTR-82 8×8 armored personnel carrier firing its main gun wildly, spitting dozens of shells in one fiery burst, apparently due to a technical malfunction after the vehicle was reportedly
(2025-01-20). 'It's Finally Over, I'm Going Home': Biden Grants Commutation—But No Pardon—for Peltier. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-20). Patrick Lawrence: Exeunt, the Man from Scranton. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost I honestly do not think Joe Biden ever had a chance to make sense of his four years as president. It is not merely his native stupidity, and Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s execrable record on the foreign side seems evidence enough that he is through and through, all-over …
(2025-01-20). I Sincerely Wish Him To Succeed. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-01-20). Real Challenges For Trump. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Especially WHEN and IF he gets real numbers on everything in 404. Kellogg is a stooge as many American generals are per no less than American general, no less. So, do not blame me for this general confirming what I was saying for many years.
(2025-01-20). There Was Something About Melania … smoothiex12.blogspot.com at inauguration. I cannot exactly put a finger on it. Hm.
(2025-01-20). Congratulations To DJT … smoothiex12.blogspot.com and his presidency. I do not hope for much, but we'll see.
(2025-01-20). Motor Sich Does Not Produce … smoothiex12.blogspot.com whatever detonated in one of its assembly shops anymore. No more "engines" and UAVs from
(2025-01-20). Beyond the Fragments: 45 Years On. sslh.org.uk Fragments insisted that how movements organised was not a tedious issue, but inseparable from the kind of society socialists were trying to create.
(2025-01-20). NPA seizes R52.5m in cross border strike against illegal mining. sanews.gov.za NPA seizes R52.5m in cross border strike against illegal mining | The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) — working in collaboration with the South African Financial Intelligence Centre (SA-FIC), the Namibian Financial Intelligence Centre (Nam-FIC) and the Namibian Prosecutor-General (Nam PG) office has seized some R52.5 million held in eight Namibian bank accounts. | NPA Mpumalanga Regional spokesperson Monica Nyuswa said the money is allegedly linked to intentions to commit or proceeds from "massive alleged illegal coal mining" in the province's Carolina area. | "On 2 December 202…
(2025-01-20). Arleigh Burke Destroyers Taking On Navy Air Defense Commander Role As Cruisers Disappear From Fleet. twz.com 
Arleigh Burke class Flight IIA destroyers were the air defense commanders for two carrier strike groups last year and plans are now underway to expand the practice.
(2025-01-20). Mick Lynch: the greatest prime minister we never had. thecanary.co The following is a short letter from Canary reader Sarah Gale. Mick Lynch, the general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, has announced his retirement at the age of 63. Elected in 2021, Lynch led the union through significant industrial actions, notably the extensive rail strikes from 2022 to 2024. Prior to […] | By
(2025-01-20). After Supreme Court Ruling, TikTok Briefly Paused U.S. Operations After Coming Under Scrutiny For Chinese Espionage. moguldom.com TikTok officially paused its operations in the United States on Jan. 18 following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld a ban on the Chinese-owned app, citing national security concerns. It was brief. Less than 24 hours later, the app was pack, along with a note praises President-elect Donald Trump. "Thanks for your patience and …
(2025-01-20). SC suggests clubbing of petitions challenging CLAT 2025. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday January 15, 2025 suggested the seven petitions challenging in various High Courts should be clubbed in one and heard before a single court.
(2025-01-20). TikTok may be back — but the whole thing is a five-year Trump publicity stunt. thecanary.co On Saturday January 19, the supreme court banned TikTok in the Unites States. Shortly after, TikTok announced to users trying to access the app that Donald Trump was working on resolving the issue. Many people were quick to point out that it was Trump himself that initiated the TikTok ban in the first place. By […] | By
(2025-01-20). As Billionaires Consolidate Power, We Need to Recommit to MLK's Radical Vision. truthout.org Less than a month before his assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. addressed a crowd of 10,000 striking sanitation workers and their supporters in Memphis, Tennessee. "One day our society will come to respect the sanitation worker if it is to survive," he said, "for the person who picks up our garbage … is as significant as the physician, for if he doesn't do his job, diseases are rampant. |
(2025-01-20). Trump Launches Ethically Murky Crypto Coin Days Before Entering Office. truthout.org On the weekend preceding his presidential inauguration, Donald Trump launched a new cryptocurrency, prompting deep concerns from critics that he could be influenced by rich individuals or foreign powers that contribute to it. The $TRUMP coin was introduced on Friday during a "Crypto Ball" Trump was hosting in Washington, D.C. On social media, Trump described the coin as his "official Trump… |
(2025-01-20). World's Billionaires Saw Fortunes Rise by $2 Trillion in 2024. truthout.org An Oxfam report published Monday shows that the combined wealth of the world's billionaires surged three times faster in 2024 than the previous year, rising by $2 trillion as efforts to combat global poverty remained stagnant. The findings come hours before the U.S. is set to inaugurate President-elect Donald Trump, a billionaire whose campaign for a second White House term was backed by the… |
(2025-01-20). A Call to Media Organizations: Don't Back Down in the Face of Trump's Threats. truthout.org As Donald Trump is inaugurated a second time, independent media organizations are faced with urgent mandates: Tell the truth more loudly than ever before. Do that work even as our standard modes of distribution (such as social media platforms) are being manipulated and curtailed by forces of fascist repression and ruthless capitalism. Do that work even as journalism and journalists face targeted… |
(2025-01-20). Australian health workers denounce NSW Labor government's attacks on public hospital psychiatrists. wsws.org "The psychiatrists need to call out mental health nurses but also general nurses, social workers and psychologists. Everybody should go out and fight for a decent system" — Mental health care nurse…
(2025-01-20). National Health Service body in Dorset, England calls on workers to resign to balance books. wsws.org Workers were only told by email in December, "This is a resignation scheme, not a voluntary or compulsory redundancy scheme." The fact is, anyone applying to the scheme faces the outcome of losing their job.
(2025-01-20). German military setting up a new homeland security division. wsws.org In the run-up to February's federal elections, Germany's ruling class is systematically pushing ahead with its military buildup and war preparations.
(2025-01-20). Os EUA e o fim da transiàßà£o verde da EU. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-20). Failed State America. Joe Biden's absolute destruction of freedom of speech. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump's second coming. Can he keep his coalition together? strategic-culture.su Trump has never been known for learning on the job. That's actually what people like about him. Learning on the job suggests adaptability, a character flaw for a public that believes Washington corrupts politicians. His gifts and drawbacks are those he had in 2016 and in 1983. His attorney-general nomination of Matt Gaetz, a man who would never have been confirmed by the Senate, was a classic Trump move. It was reminiscent of eight years ago.
(2025-01-20). Te voy a hacer grande de nuevo, baby. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-20). German ambassador warns of Trump plan to redefine constitutional order, document shows. defenddemocracy.press By Sabine Siebold and Friederike Heine BERLIN, Jan 18 (Reuters) — Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing power", according to a confidential document seen by Reuters. The briefing document, dated Jan. …
(2025-01-20). 'Our Long National Nightmare is Over' — (open thread). wattsupwiththat.com USA! USA! USA!
(2025-01-20). Mike Evans to TML on Inauguration Day: All the 'Little Devils' Are Frightened of a Strong Man. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). KZN Premier condemns brutal killing of five men in Inanda. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier condemns brutal killing of five men in Inanda | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has strongly condemned the brutal killing of five young men in the Bhambayi area of Inanda, north of Durban. | This follows an incident which took place in the early hours of Friday, sending shockwaves through the community. | According to preliminary police reports, the officers responded to reports of multiple murders, and discovered three bodies at a local sports ground in a nearby school. | Two additional bodies were found a kilometre away at another open field. | The victims, aged between 19 and 26, were reporte…
(2025-01-20). Manhunt for Stilfontein underground 'kingpin' after escaping police custody. sanews.gov.za Manhunt for Stilfontein underground 'kingpin' after escaping police custody | North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, has ordered maximum resources to be mobilised in finding an alleged Stilfontein mining kingpin. | This comes after James Neo Tshoaeli, known as "Tiger", allegedly escaped from the police custody, after resurfacing from the mine shaft 11 at Stilfontein, last week. | In a statement issued on Monday, Asaneng said extensive investigations and tracing operations were underway to find the officials who aided Tiger's escape between shaft 11 and the Stilfontein police hol…
(2025-01-20). NSFAS organises resources for higher learning institutions. sanews.gov.za NSFAS organises resources for higher learning institutions | While institutions are gearing up to welcome dozens of students to their campuses, both new and returning, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is currently preparing for the deployment of resources to institutions across all provinces. | NSFAS said the resources would include servicing administrators, student accommodation officials, as well as graduate interns. | "This is to ensure a smooth start of the 2025 academic year for our beneficiaries. NSFAS Circular 13 of 2024 sent to institutions on 07 January 2025, advised that as part of our…
(2025-01-20). Report: How Did The Biden Administration Do On Solving "Climate Change"? wattsupwiththat.com The attempt to transition our energy system via command from central planners has been one of the greatest wastes of taxpayer funds ever perpetrated by the government. It cannot be ended soon enough.
(2025-01-20). Scapegoating Climate to Hide Callous Government Malfeasance. wattsupwiththat.com Golden Staters need to revamp their political, bureaucratic, policy and woke systems. They need to rely less on government — and more on themselves, the way the Getty Villa and several neighbors did in Malibu, thereby saving homes, treasures and lives. Otherwise, these needless tragedies will be repeated.
(2025-01-20). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #627. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "It is not unscientific to take a guess, although many people who are not in science believe that it is." — Richard Feynman…
(2025-01-20). Will 47 revive the U.S. mining industry? wattsupwiththat.com "While the Biden Administration's mineral policy 'heavily features international cooperation'," Wischer says Trump will likely "significantly prioritize" building more mines, processing facilities, and refineries in the U.S.
(2025-01-20). Chris Hayes FINALLY Thrashes Biden For The $8 Billion. youtube.com
(2025-01-20). President Ramaphosa leads SA delegation to WEF meeting. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa leads SA delegation to WEF meeting | President Cyril Ramaphosa will be leading the South African delegation to the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting to be held in Davos, Switzerland. | The annual meeting to be held from 20 to 24 January 2025, convenes global leaders to address key global, and regional challenges. These include responding to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition. | The South African delegation head into this year's WEF annual meeting bearing the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20).
(2025-01-20). Celebrating 30 years of policing in a democratic SA. sanews.gov.za Celebrating 30 years of policing in a democratic SA | Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) work under the most daunting working environments as the country struggles with high rates of violent crime, including homicide and sexual assault. | When police officers leave their families every day to perform their duties, the brave men and women in blue are putting their lives on the line and risk returning home in a coffin. | Through the commemoration of National Police Day, which takes place annually on 27 January, government recognises the hard work and sacrifices that the country's police officers mak…
(2025-01-20). Road crashes and fatalities increase during festive season. sanews.gov.za Road crashes and fatalities increase during festive season | While law enforcement maintained a constant presence throughout the festive season, conducting operations around the clock – the preliminary 2024/2025 Festive Season Statistics reveal a concerning increase in crashes and fatalities, primarily attributed to human behavior. | "Tragically, South Africa witnessed 1,502 deaths resulting from 1,234 fatal crashes during the 2024/25 festive season. The number of fatalities represents a year-on-year increase of 5.3% (70) compared to the 2023/24 festive season, with a 4.2% (50) increase in the number of crashes,…
(2025-01-20). Clowns join forces to present online event on YouTube. windspeaker.com
(2025-01-20). Yemen is today, what Hezbollah was in the late 90s / early 2000's — Ghadi Francis on MintCast. youtube.com 
(2025-01-20). Trump and Musk, the Arsonists. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). Why has B.C. spent decades killing Aspen with glyphosate? thenarwhal.ca The BC NDP government promised to phase out its use in forestry.
(2025-01-20). A look back at Trump's first term. america.cgtn.com 
Donald Trump's first term as U.S. president from 2017 to 2021 was unlike any that came before. Trump recalibrated America politics then lost reelection only to rebuild support during the Biden administration to once again win the White House. CGTN's Jim Spellman looks back at Trump's first term and the questions surrounding his second term that begins on Jan. 20, 2025.
(2025-01-20). Eskom to reach 300 days of no load shedding at midnight. sanews.gov.za Eskom to reach 300 days of no load shedding at midnight | At midnight tonight, Eskom will reach 300 days without implementing load shedding — a milestone not seen since June 2018. | Eskom has shown vast improvement since the implementation of the Energy Action Plan introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2022, as well as the implementation of the power utility's own Generation Recovery Plan. | "This performance has also resulted in year-to-date diesel savings of R16.42 billion [year-on-year], which is about 62.9% less than the R26.09 billion spent during the same period last year, as a result of the…
(2025-01-20). Hear what Panamanians have to say about Trump's proposed 'take back' of canal. america.cgtn.com 
At his inauguration ceremony and in prior statements, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested America should "take back" the Panama Canal, igniting a firestorm of reaction in Panama. This vital waterway, transferred to full Panamanian control in 1999, stands as a symbol of the nation's hard-won sovereignty. The remarks have reopened old wounds and sparked passionate debate across the country. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez, brings us local reactions from the streets of Panama City.
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump's inaugural speech: 'We will be the envy of every nation..We will make our country even more exceptional'. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-01-20). Avivi Advocates International Action Against Hezbollah, Iran. themedialine.org
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump Touts 'Golden Age' as He Is Inaugurated as 47th President of the United States. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). Belgium's Railway Holocaust Report Criticized for Failing Survivors. themedialine.org
(2025-01-20). Where Is The Resistance 2.0? progressivehub.net HAMILTON NOLAN | IN THESE TIMES…
(2025-01-20). Liz Truss brutally mocked after posting picture of herself in Washington DC ahead of Trump's inauguration. leftfootforward.org "Many people thought Liz Truss couldn't embarrass herself further. But they seriously underestimated her on that front."
(2025-01-20). Sadiq Khan warns of threat to Western democracy from 'resurgent fascism' ahead of Trump inauguration. leftfootforward.org The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has warned of the threat to democracy from a 'resurgent fascism', urging ministers to act, as he sets out a plan to defeat the politics of fear and division ahead of Trump's inauguration later today. | Writing in the Observer, Khan warned that western democracy is in a century-defining battle against 'resurgent fascism', as far-right political parties win elections across Europe and after Trump won the US election, running a campaign based on fear, misinformation and targeting of minorities. | Khan said: "The far right is on the march. From Switzerland and Sweden to Hungary, Aust…
(2025-01-20). Suella Braverman and Laurence Fox filmed heading to Trump's swearing-in. leftfootforward.org Braverman was filmed by Channel 4 News wearing a Make America Great Again hat as she landed in the U.S. ahead of the swearing in ceremony.
(2025-01-20). To win the climate debate, we must use the same tools that were used to defeat science and common sense. onlineopinion.com.au One of the reasons conservatives have steadily lost power to the left over the past 50 years is because we have not made a proper study of the tools used against us.
(2025-01-20). 'The Gerry Adams Compensation Row Must Not Overshadow Decades of Trauma Inflicted on Civilians'. bylinetimes.com 
Northern Ireland rarely makes headlines in Britain; the ongoing threat of paramilitaries, the shocking levels of violence against women, the victims of the Troubles and their families being dragged through the courts by the Government — all barely warrant a whisper. | But the mere suggestion that former Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams There was a singular focus on Adams in relation to a proposed amendment of the UK's…
(2025-01-20). Trump's Return: Keeping the Subtle Flame of Integrity Lit. bylinetimes.com 
While picking up a Golden Globe for his hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, its writer and creator Richard Gadd told the assembled Hollywood audience that a number of people had asked him why he thought the show had been such a success. In it, Gadd plays a version of himself, Donny, a failing comedian working in a Camden pub, trying to make sense of being sexually abused by a man he admires in the industry, and becoming the subject of vulnerable stalker Martha — who he comes to both need and loathe. | Gadd said he felt "people have been crying out for something that kind of spoke to the painful inconsis…
(2025-01-20). The Sun on Trial: Murdoch's Courtroom Reckoning Finally Arrives. bylinetimes.com In fact, the trial has already begun, with several days dedicated to the Judge reading the vast amount of background papers to the case. But on Tuesday the barrister acting for the claimants, David Sherborne, will begin to present the Claimants' case to the court, and the public will learn the extent of criminal behaviour alleged to have occurred at both the News of the World and The Sun. |
| The Claims: | The claimants who have made this trial possible are the Duke of Sus…
(2025-01-20). Christine Lagarde Memo: The elderly pose a significant risk of financial burden to the global economy and how to target them to mitigate the risk. expose-news.com The "Christine Lagarde Memo: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY, from 'the Coalition'" is a memo that discusses concerns about "longevity" and its impact on the global economy. The memo, purportedly leaked from a …
(2025-01-20). Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Beloved Community and Uncomfortable Truths. urbancny.com "I fear I am integrating my people into a burning house.""America has given the Negro people a bad check"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As the annual Dr. Martin Luther King …
(2025-01-20). Risks of Ecosystem Crash-Landings. pressenza.com Biomes as well as individual ecosystems throughout the globe are experiencing considerable stress. As a researcher/writer since 2010 of more than 400 scientific-based articles, I am aware of what science says about the status of the planet's ecosystems. Since reading hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, it's not a pretty picture. Yet this is not obvious to the general public inasmuch as damaged ecosystems in large part due to excessive levels of greenhouse gases like CO2 initially show up where almost nobody lives, for example: (1) Antarctica (2) tropical rainforest (3) the oceans (4) Arctic permafrost, covering 25%…
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Confused Trump Autographs Swearing-In Bible Before Handing It Back To Justice Roberts. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Hampering the chief justice's efforts to swear him in for a second term, President-elect Donald Trump autographed the inaugural Bible before handing it back to John Roberts, sources confirmed Monday. "There you go—all yours," said Trump, who took the Bible from Roberts, pulled a Sharpie out of his suit pocket, opened the book, and scribbled …
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Elon Musk Holds Up AI Girlfriend App So She Can See. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Wanting to ensure his closest companion in the world got a good view of the inauguration proceedings, Elon Musk held up his AI girlfriend app so she could see, sources confirmed Monday. "Take it all in, Jasmine, my sweet—this is a day we'll tell our children about," Musk said as he slowly panned his phone's …
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Inauguration Begins With Moment Of Silent Gloating. theonion.com
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Pete Hegseth Crashes Golf Cart Into Inauguration Stage. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Cackling wildly as he pulled himself from the smoldering wreckage while those around him watched in horror, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth reportedly crashed a golf cart into the stage at the presidential inauguration Monday. "Ooooh shiiiiit, what the ____ was that?" said the bewildered former Fox News host, who, after stumbling out of the vehicle …
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Revelations From Pope Francis's New Memoir. theonion.com Pope Francis has published his memoir, Hope, making him the first pope to publish an autobiography. Here are the biggest revelations from the new release: Became interested in Catholicism after getting possessed by the devil as a child Began career as an executive assistant to the angel Gabriel Crashed the popemobile into a 7-Eleven the …
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: RFK Jr. Attends Inauguration Shirtless. theonion.com
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Sewage Sludge Used As Fertilizer Poses Health Risks. theonion.com 
The EPA warned that forever chemicals found in sewage sludge that some farmers use to fertilize fields and pastures can pose a threat to human and animal health. What do you think?
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Trump Boys Take Turns Shouting 'Penis' At Inauguration. theonion.com
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Trump Rolls Onto Capitol Steps In Bulletproof Sphere. theonion.com
(2025-01-20). Risks of Ecosystem Crash-Landings. pressenza.com Biomes as well as individual ecosystems throughout the globe are experiencing considerable stress. As a researcher/writer since 2010 of more than 400 scientific-based articles, I am aware of what science says about the status of the planet's ecosystems. Since reading hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, it's not a pretty picture. Yet this is not obvious to the general public inasmuch as damaged ecosystems in large part due to excessive levels of greenhouse gases like CO2 initially show up where almost nobody lives, for example: (1) Antarctica (2) tropical rainforest (3) the oceans (4) Arctic permafrost, covering 25%…
(2025-01-20). Jordan's Tourism Revenue Declines in 2024 Due to Regional Tensions. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-20). Reflections on some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Madkhali [45 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Many people humble themselves to one another more than they humble themselves to Allah — The Most High, The Most Great. It is neither permissible for a person to be a slave except to Allah, (i.e. not to be subservient to anyone in …
(2025-01-20). Short temper vanished after discovering these incredible promises and extraordinary women. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. ŸÅŸéÿ•Ÿêÿ∞Ÿéÿß ÿ¨Ÿéÿߟìÿ°Ÿéÿ™Ÿê Ÿ±ŸÑÿ∑ŸëŸéÿߟìŸÖŸëŸéÿ©Ÿè Ÿ±ŸÑ€°ŸÉŸèÿ®€°ÿ±ŸéŸâŸ∞ ŸäŸéŸà€°Ÿ&…
(2025-01-20). Leaders Party on track to be Vanuatu's largest bloc as coalition talks underway. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor in Port Vila and Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Vanuatu's Parliament is starting to take shape according to preliminary election results. As of Saturday, the Leaders Party was on track to becoming the largest in Parliament with 11 MPs. Vanua'aku Party is next with seven, and…
(2025-01-20). Nationwide protests erupt against Trump's inauguration amid fears of far-right agenda. nationofchange.org Nationwide protests amplify voices against policies threatening marginalized communities.
(2025-01-20). Medical fraud and the grand design or extracting profit everywhere at the cost of lives and liberty. nationofchange.org There are no short-cuts. We need strong and informed public | criticism of health care abuses and a medical system largely free of corporate control.
(2025-01-20). Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game — The Bank of North Dakota Model. transcend.org 15 Jan 2025 – The BND operates on the same principles as any capitalist bank, except that its profits and benefits serve the North Dakota public rather than private investors and executives. It provides a unique, innovative model.
(2025-01-20). Can Nonviolent Struggle Defeat a Dictator? This Database Emphatically Says Yes. transcend.org 8 Jan 2025 – The Global Nonviolent Action Database details some 40 cases of mass movements overcoming tyrants through strategic nonviolent campaigns.
(2025-01-20). Dervla Murphy's Fierce and Poetic Account of Traversing the World on Two Wheels in the 1960s. transcend.org In January 1963, as Central Europe was entering its harshest winter in eighty years, Dervla Murphy mounted her bicycle named Roz and left Ireland for India, by way of France, Italy, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Persia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
(2025-01-20). 'Far too Little, far too Late,' Say Critics as Biden Finally Removes Cuba from Terror List. transcend.org 14 Jan 2025 – In a move likely to be reversed by Trump, Biden today notified Congress of his intent to remove Cuba from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a designation politically motivated and meritless.
(2025-01-20). Mafia Don? Trump and Other Presidents Who Flirted with the Mob. transcend.org 13 Jan 2025 – A new book looks into the complicated relationship between the mob and the White House from Roosevelt to Biden.
(2025-01-20). The Worldwide "TRANSCEND International" Network. transcend.org 12 Jan 2025 – I have recently been invited to join "TRANSCEND International: A Peace Development Environment Network. Why is it called "Transcend Peace Movement"? What does "transcend" mean in this context? I have long been interested in the concept of "transcendence."
(2025-01-20). Trillions in Dirty Money: How Hidden Loopholes Fuel Corruption and Inequality. transcend.org 16 Jan 2025 – It is no longer a secret that at major global summits there are more lobbyists than official delegates, who participate as 'guests,' most of them working for big business corporations.
(2025-01-20). What We Don't Know about the US Presidents We Elect. transcend.org 17 Jan 2025 – Notes on the Occasion of an Inauguration…
(2025-01-20). Are IITs serving India as they should be? ummid.com There would be nothing wrong if the farmers of Kanpur ask IIT Kanpur to wind up – and maybe relocate its campus to the U.S., as it seems to serve the U.S. more than it does this country.
(2025-01-20). Axe Forgets but Tree Remembers. ummid.com Other than the Jammu Kashmir National Conference workers, no one else is now happy with the government. Everyone is now praising the LG government for being better than the present government.
(2025-01-20). Bhagwat's 'true independence' claim sparks outrage. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that India achieved 'true independence' on the day Ram Mandir was inaugurated has sparked a massive outrage.
(2025-01-20). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-20). NASA Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched. ummid.com Carrying science and tech on Firefly Aerospace's first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CRPS) flight for NASA, Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched at 1: 11 a.m. EST Wednesday January 15, 2025.
(2025-01-20). Top Technology Predictions of 2025. ummid.com Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Tuesday January 14, 2025, together with the IEEE Computer Society (CS), released the details of 2025 Top Technology Predictions.
(2025-01-20). Explore: Samsung Year-Round Galaxy Trade-In Program. ummid.com Samsung Electronics two days ago announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program, which allows trade-in of Samsung Galaxy devices at any time of the year on Samsung.com, even if customers do not purchase a new phone.
(2025-01-20). India joins elite club of 4 after successful in-space docking. ummid.com India on Thursday January 16, 2025 joined the elite club of four after successful in-space docking of ISRO's SPaDex satellites.
(2025-01-20). JEE Main 2025 Session 1: NTA issues Photo error notice. ummid.com In a notification released Thursday January 16, 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said photographs uploaded by some of the candidates appearing for JEE Main 2025 Session 1 are not as per the required specifications.
(2025-01-20). OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities' PhDs invalid: UGC. ummid.com The University Grants Commission (UGC) Thursday January 16, 2025 said Ph.D. programmes offered by OPJS, Sunrise and Singhania universities are invalid and will not be recognised for higher education or employment.
(2025-01-20). Saif Ali Khan stabbed during burglary attempt. ummid.com Saif Ali Khan – Bollywood actor and son of former cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi is admitted to hospital after he was stabbed during a failed burglary attempt at his Mumbai home.
(2025-01-20). Saudi hospital performs world's 1st robot assisted artificial heart pump implantation. ummid.com King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has claimed performing the world's first robotic-assisted implantation of an artificial heart pump.
(2025-01-20). 'Entertainment': Musk as SpaceX Starship explodes, debris falls. ummid.com SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called "entertainment" after SpaceX Starship test flight exploded in space and debris fell sparking panic among the Texas residents Thursday January 16, 2025.
(2025-01-20). Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in Algeria. independent.co.ug 
Algiers | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this evening arrived in Algiers, Algeria for military and bilateral meetings. Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Bob …
(2025-01-20). Tanzania confirms Marburg case, WHO offers $3million support. independent.co.ug 
Dodoma, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzania's President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that health officials have identified a positive case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Biharamuro District, located in the northern Kagera Region close to Uganda. The Tanzania President made the revelation today in a press briefing with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom …
(2025-01-20). üü¶ TANZANIA PRESIDENTIAL RACE: It's Samia and Mwinyi. independent.co.ug 
Former President Jakaya Kikwete hails choice of Dr Samia, the incumbent President and National Chairperson of the party, alongside Dr Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, as CCM's flag bearers for the upcoming elections Dodoma, Tanzania | DAILY NEWS | In an Extraordinary Meeting held yesterday, CCM resolved to endorse President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Dr …
(2025-01-20). Mbale taxi drivers reject new tax. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi drivers in Mbale are protesting a decision by the city council to charge them between 5,000/= and 10,000/= per day for loading and offloading on the streets. The drivers cite limited space in the main taxi parks and concerns over the accountability of previous taxes as reasons for their …
(2025-01-20). 100 kilometers of EACOP project works covered. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The contractors undertaking the construction of the 1,443-kilometer East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), designed to transport crude oil from Uganda's Albertine region to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania, have laid over 100 kilometers of the pipeline across both Uganda and Tanzania. The project is a joint …
(2025-01-20). Nulka Combat Use Shows Warships Need Longer-Lasting Electronic Warfare-Enabled Decoys. twz.com 
The Navy wants ships to be able to launch decoys that are capable of luring away missiles for tens of minutes to help defend against incoming barrages.
(2025-01-20). ELN offensive in northeast Colombia: 80 killed, 11,000 displaced since Friday. colombiareports.com At least 80 people were killed and another 11,000 fled their homes in northeast Colombia since Friday when guerrilla group ELN embarked on an offensive to retake control over the…
(2025-01-20). Petro declares State of Exception in response to ELN violence. colombiareports.com President Gustavo Petro temporarily suspended the rule of law in response to an ELN offensive that has killed dozens and has displaced thousands in northwest Colombia since Friday. Petro announced…
(2025-01-20). The Trump baby blimp could make a comeback — as protesters gear up in the UK. thecanary.co 
The UK's Stop Trump Coalition has released a statement on the day of Donald Trump's second inauguration — 20 January — pledging to "mobilise in our thousands and our millions". It has been signed by more than a thousand grassroots campaigners, trade unionists, climate activists and others. Unfortunately, the original Trump baby blimp — whose …
(2025-01-20). The Trump baby blimp could make a comeback — as protesters gear up in the UK. thecanary.co The UK's Stop Trump Coalition has released a statement on the day of Donald Trump's second inauguration — 20 January — pledging to "mobilise in our thousands and our millions". It has been signed by more than a thousand grassroots campaigners, trade unionists, climate activists and others. Unfortunately, the original Trump baby blimp — whose […] | By
(2025-01-20). Stories of Resistance: Victor Jara's Last Words. therealnews.com 
Hope does not die. | But it can fade until it's transformed and reborn. | This is what happened that overcast winter day, when it was trampled by the soldiers in uniform. Run over by the tanks. Gunned down by the machine guns. Overcome by the whining turbines of the planes that descended on the city. | Chile's democratically elected president Salvador Allende promised to fight. | "I will not resign," he told the country in his final address, as bombs fell. | Allende was one of thousands of victims killed or rounded up. | Sports stadiums converted into detention, torture, and execution centers. | This is whe…
(2025-01-20). Stories of Resistance: Victor Jara's Last Words. therealnews.com Hope does not die. But it can fade until it's transformed and reborn. This is what happened that overcast winter day, when it was trampled by the soldiers in uniform. Run over by the tanks. Gunned down by the machine guns. Overcome by the whining turbines of the planes that descended on the city. Chile's …
(2025-01-20). If You Are Over 50 Your Government Wants You Dead. expose-news.com The British government has a policy of ignoring the needs of the elderly, with doctors and nurses instructed to withhold treatment and let old people die to save hospital beds and cut …
(2025-01-20). Can a good man be president? anabaptistworld.org My homeschool American history textbook was a trip, and it saw the arc of the United States bending toward fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The narrative of America as God's favorite country is not without its hiccups, and to the hyperconservative evangelical mind, one major bump was the presidency of Jimmy Carter, the last true evangelical. …
(2025-01-20). Charities have funnelled almost £28 million into rightwing think tanks, Good Law Project finds. leftfootforward.org Charities have funnelled almost £28 million into rightwing think tanks based around 55 Tufton Street over the last 20 years, The investigation has found that the money has passed through 48 trusts and foundations, thirty one of which have links to people who have donated £35 million to the Conservative Party since 2001. | Fifteen of them are family trusts and foundations connected to Conservative peers or with Tory p…
(2025-01-20). Discover Treasures at the Nguyen's Royal Museum and the Vietnam's 54 Ethnic Groups Jewelry Museum. pressenza.com 
"Excursions enable us to learn more, enrich our lives, experience diverse cultures, and understand the histories of different peoples." | — Genevieve B. Kupang, 2024 | Delegates from Baguio Central University (BCU), attending the 6th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference at the Bach Viet Polytechnic, visited the Nguyen Dynasty Artifacts Museum and the 54 Ethnic Groups Jewelry Museum located at 68 Nguyen Hue Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. In this enchanting setting, history came alive, inviting the BCU researchers to appreciate not just the beauty of the antiques but also the rich Vietn…
(2025-01-20). What is good for the U.S. is also good for Elon Musk, and vice versa. strategic-culture.su Nothing has changed in the last 70 years. Only that GM has given way to Tesla. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United Sta…
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: JD Vance Sworn In On Stack Of Printed 4chan Greentexts. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Placing his right hand on the collection of posts taken from the controversial message board, JD Vance was reportedly sworn in as vice president Monday on a stack of printed-out 4chan greentexts. "I, James David Vance, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign …
(2025-01-20). La violencia en Haití suma un millón de desplazados. cubadebate.cu La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) ha confirmado que más de un millón de personas han sido desplazadas debido a la violencia en Haití. Estos movimientos internos aumentaron un 48% en un mes, según un informe reciente. Los haitianos enfrentan condiciones cada vez más precarias.
(2025-01-20). El cubano Juan Miguel Echevarría regresa al cajón de saltos. cubadebate.cu El cubano Juan Miguel Echevarría aparece entre los saltadores de longitud confirmados para el Mitin de Atletismo Bajo Techo Moniz Pereira, en Portugal, lo que marcará su regreso competitivo como integrante de la preselección nacional de ese deporte. La reunión se celebrará en la ciudad de Pombal el domingo.
(2025-01-20). Turistas que visitan Cuba pueden acceder a sitio online para obtener visa electrónica. cubadebate.cu Los turistas que visiten Cuba pueden acceder al para obtener visa electrónica, procedimiento que agiliza el trámite y les permite desde la tranquilidad de su hogar completar el formulario de viajeros online, informó Giana Galindo Enríquez, directora comercial del Mintur.
(2025-01-20). Los capitalistas multimillonarios son dueños de la inauguración y del presidente. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Un puñado de multimillonarios capitalistas se han comprado el control no sólo de la inauguración del criminal reelecto Trump, sino también de su gabinete, las políticas de su administración entrante y del propio presidente entrante. La cifra de 200 millones de dólares que los multimillonarios han gastado en la inauguración es sólo una cifra preliminar …
(2025-01-20). Presidenta de México: Relación con EEUU será de iguales. cubadebate.cu "Mi papel es ser representante de este pueblo grandioso, entonces nuestra relación con Estados Unidos será de iguales y siempre de defensa de las y los mexicanos que viven" allá, sostuvo la mandataria, en el día de la juramentación de Donald Trump, quien ha prometido entre otras medidas la realización de deportaciones masivas.
(2025-01-20). Palestina: La inmensa alegría de un Pueblo al recibir a sus heroínas arrancadas de las cárceles de la ocupación. cubadebate.cu Las prisioneras liberadas, entre ellas Wafa Nimr, Shatha Jarabaa, Amal Shujaia y otras, levantan el signo de la victoria desde el interior de los autobuses en el momento de su liberación en el intercambio de Toufan al-Ahrar.
(2025-01-20). "El Canal es y seguirá siendo de Panamá": La inmediata respuesta del presidente Mulino al anuncio de Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Panamá, José Raúl Mulino, expresó su rechazo frontal a las declaraciones hechas por Donald Trump sobre el Canal de Panamá durante su primer discurso tras ser investido presidente de Estados Unidos este lunes. Trump expresó la intención de su gobierno de "recuperar" la vía interoceánica para EE.UU.
(2025-01-20). øUcrania se prepara para una nueva agricultura? strategic-culture.su MSIa Informa | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | MSIa Informa* | Antes de la guerra con Rusia, Ucrania era nombrada la "canasta de pan de Europa", p…
(2025-01-20). Accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó deja seis fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Seis personas murieron este lunes en un accidente del tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó, en Ciego de àÅvila, según saldo preliminar reportado por el periódico Invasor en sus redes sociales. El choque se produjo entre dos ómnibus, uno de la Constructora Militar, y otro de trabajadores del Turismo.
(2025-01-20). Servicios de orientación jurídica para poblaciones claves: øPor qué y para qué? cubadebate.cu El ser aceptado y no sometido a discriminación por razón alguna, sigue siendo uno de los Derechos más debatidos y trabajados desde la Academia y de notable interés por parte de la población.
(2025-01-20). Sobre la cancha: Copa de favoritos y algunos recuerdos. cubadebate.cu El calendario del fútbol se aprieta cada temporada. Para suerte de los grandes clubes en España la Copa del Rey decidió hace varios años dejar el doble partido solo en la tapa de semifinales. En esta campaña viene como anillo al dedo debido sobre todo a la ampliación de la nueva Champions League.
(2025-01-20). Casa de las Américas invita a presentación del libro Cuba: la esperanza posible. cubadebate.cu La Casa de las Américas y el capítulo cubano de la Red En Defensa de la Humanidad tienen el placer de invitarle a la presentación del libro Cuba: la esperanza posible. El volumen reúne 31 textos de autores y autoras de diecisiete países y cuatro continentes y constituye "un concierto de voces diversas con un objetivo compartido".
(2025-01-20). La FEU y sus desafíos, este lunes en la Mesa Redonda. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El presidente de la Federación Estudiantil Universitaria y otros dirigentes estudiantiles comparecerán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda para dialogar sobre las principales tareas de la organización. Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional y Radio Habana Cuba transmitirán este programa a las 7 de la noche. El Canal Educativo la retransmitirá al cierre. Además, estará disponible en las redes sociales Facebook y YouTube.
(2025-01-20). El Real Madrid amanece este lunes como líder de LaLiga. cubadebate.cu Suerte asociada a un deslumbrante Kylian Mbappé, el Real Madrid amanece este 20 de enero como líder de LaLiga de Fúbtol de España, gracias en gran medida al descalabro de sus archirrivales.