aljazeera.com (2025-01-20). Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza
Much of the Gaza Strip is destroyed after more than 15 months of relentless Israeli bombings, leaving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with nowhere to live. | | About 90 percent of Gaza's 2.3 million residents were forcibly displaced during the genocide – many of them multiple times.
(2025-01-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). Houthis Limit Red Sea Attacks to Israeli Ships as Ceasefire Holds. themedialine.org 
(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). 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). 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). Sayyed Houthi Congratulates Palestinian People: We Are Observing Gaza Ceasefire with Finger on Trigger. english.almanar.com.lb Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah movement, Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi,described on Monday Gaza victory as great and historic, expressing gratitude to Allah over this bless of supporting the fighters, strengthening their resolve, and granting steadfastness to the Palestinian people. Sayyed Houthi warmly congratulated the Palestinian people and all the resistance factions in Gaza, especially Al-Qassam …
(2025-01-20). Israeli Occupation Forces Carry More Ceasefire Violation in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb In a conspicuous reflection of the Zionist nature of treachery, the Israeli occupation forces continued on Monday violating the ceasefire stipulations in South Lebanon. Al-Manar camera documented the enemy's vehicular and infantry movements in Wadi Slouki area, woth preparations to execute explosions there. According to Al-Manar reporter, the Israeli occupation forces' movement near Ban Hayyan …
(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). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-20). Lebanese legislator warns of Israeli non-compliance with the truce. plenglish.com Beirut, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The member of the Loyalty to the Resistance bloc in the Lebanese Parliament, Ali Fayyad, warned today of any Israeli breach of the ceasefire agreement.
(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). "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). 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). 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). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Iraq's Kata'ib Hezbollah: Zionist regime sustained irreparable defeat. presstv.ir Kata'ib Hezbollah has described the Gaza ceasefire deal and release of Palestinian prisoners as an "irreparable defeat" for the Zionist regime.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Israeli forces fire bullets, tear gas at Palestinians awaiting prisoner release outside Ofer. presstv.ir The Israeli regime's forces attack the Palestinian prisoners' families waiting for their loved ones.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Morocco's opposition pushes for ex-human rights minister release. newarab.com 
Morocco's Over the weekend, the Jus…
(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). 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…
apnews.com (2025-01-20). Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisonersIsrael freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees early on Monday, hours after three Israeli hostages released from Hamas captivity in Gaza returned to Israel. The long-awaited ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect Sunday.
(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). 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). 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.
(2025-01-20). US, China back on a collision course. independent.co.ug 
Trump likely to decouple the world's most important geopolitical relationship and increase risk of global disruption COMMENT | IAN BREMMER | Donald Trump's return to the White House will almost certainly trigger an unmanaged decoupling of the world's most important geopolitical relationship, increasing the risk of global economic disruption and crisis. After all, Chinese leaders will …
(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). 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). American Historical Association leadership vetoes members' resolution condemning genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The AHA vetoed the resolution despite mass support from the membership for the resolution.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org Parental Guidance Advised: Pornographic Violence | GAZA GENOCIDE 20 Jan 2025…
(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). 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…
(2025-01-20). 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). Netanyahu is lying to Trump and preparing 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). Smotrich bet it all on blocking a deal. He still hopes Netanyahu will come through. haaretz.com Since day one, the far-right has insisted only military pressure would bring back the hostages, blocking any alternative to Hamas. Even Trump, whose sole aim is to oppose Biden, recognized that a deal was the only way…
(2025-01-20). Israel's Netanyahu government on edge over Ben-Gvir's Gaza exit. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister The three open posts,
(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). 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). EC starts update of National Voters Register. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has started updating the National Voters Register today ahead of the 2025-2026 general election. The three-week exercise started today, Monday, January 20th, and will end on February 10th, 2025, at different update stations in communities. Julius Mucunguzi, the Head of Public Relations and EC Spokesperson, says that …
(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). 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). 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). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(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). 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). Young Palestinian prisoner dies in Israeli jail due to deliberate medical negligence. presstv.ir A young Palestinian prisoner has died due to deliberate medical negligence.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Israeli media: The resignation letters of the Otzma Yehudit ministers led by Ben Gvir will go into effect tomorrow, Tuesday. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-20). Hezbollah congratulates Palestinian people and resistance on Gaza's great victory and the historic steadfastness in face of Israeli-American aggression: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-20). Hezbollah Expresses Pride in Gaza's Victory, Reiterates Support for Palestinian Resistance till Demise of 'Israel'. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah congratulated, in a statement issued on Monday, the great Palestinian people as well as their valiant resistance, all the resistance forces that supported Gaza, the Arab and Islamic nation, and the free people of the world on this great victory that came as a culmination of the legendary and historic steadfastness, over more than …
(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 Elon 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). Netherlands restricts F-35 parts to Israel, but buys Israeli weapons systems. haaretz.com The Netherlands has signed a huge contract with Israeli arms maker Elbit, despite a Dutch court decision barring F-35 parts to Israel over the Gaza War. The deal was closed despite strong criticism by the Dutch parliament…
(2025-01-20). Ze'ev Revach, 1940-2025: The actor who put a vulgar mirror in front of Israelis. haaretz.com Actor and director Ze'ev Revach was the people's court jester and a performer in every fiber of his being. His death is a call for us Israelis to formulate a new Israeli folksiness…
(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). IDF releases new footage of three female hostages reuniting with their families. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: 90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli custody after hours of delay; Hamas releases three Israeli hostages ‚ñ ISRAEL: Smotrich blasts IDF chief, says Israel 'cannot win in Gaza with him' ‚ñ GAZA: UN senior official says more than 630 humanitarian aid trucks entered Strip, headed mainly to northern Gaza…
(2025-01-20). Freed Israeli hostage Emily Damari: 'Back to my life, I'm the happiest person in the world'. haaretz.com The morning after her release, Damari thanked those who fought for her return. Romi Gonen's mother also wrote on social media: 'There are still 94 loved ones who need to experience such a reality'…
(2025-01-20). What is the future of Hamas in post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
Ramallah – Following 470 days of Israel's brutal war on Gaza, a The first of a three-phase deal announced in Doha and mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US will last 42 days and includes the release of
(2025-01-20). 193 journalists killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since Oct 2023. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). Release of Khalida Jarrar shows conditions of Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). 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
(2025-01-20). What was in the Hamas 'gift bags' given to freed Israeli women. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). 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…
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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). Egyptian President calls on the world to rebuild Gaza. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today called on the world to launch a campaign to rebuild the Gaza Strip, devastated after 15 months of Israeli attacks.
(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). Hizbulah renueva permanente apoyo a Palestina y su resistencia. radiohc.cu Beirut, 20 ene (RHC) La Resistencia de Líbano (Hizbulah) renovó este lunes la afirmación de apoyar permanentemente al pueblo de Palestina y su resistencia en la lucha por la liberación y la dignidad frente a la ocupación.
(2025-01-20). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). Gaza developments devastated Zionists, elevated Islam, resistance: Iran top general. presstv.ir Iran's highest-ranking military commander says the Gaza developments were the beginning of a disaster for the Zionists and the elevation of Islam.
(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). 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). Explican carácter estratégico de ejercicio militar en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 20 ene (RHC) El ministro para la Defensa de Venezuela, general en jefe Vladimir Padrino, explicóeste lunes el carácter estratégico del Ejercicio Escudo Bolivariano 2025, a ejecutarse en todo el país en defensa de la paz y la democracia.
(2025-01-20). '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.
(2025-01-20). It's Not That Trump Is Good, It's That Biden Was Just That Bad. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(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). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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). 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). 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). Democracy Now! 2025-01-20 Monday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Monday, January 20, 2025 | Democracy Now! Monday, January 20, 2025…
(2025-01-20). Russia shoots down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites. presstv.ir Russia says it shot down 31 Ukrainian drones targeting industrial sites.
(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). 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…
(2025-01-20). 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). New photo from Northern Gaza. indybay.org We are getting new photos from Northern Gaza. Not a single building has been left standing.
(2025-01-20). 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). 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'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.
(2025-01-20). 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). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(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). Papa Francisco califica de vergàºenza plan de Trump contra inmigrantes. radiohc.cu Ciudad del Vaticano, 20 ene (RHC) El papa Francisco calificó de vergàºenza la intención de ordenar expulsiones masivas de inmigrantes anunciada por Donald Trump, quien asume este lunes la presidencia de Estados Unidos.
(2025-01-20). Pope Francis calls Trump's plan against immigrants shameful. plenglish.com Vatican City, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis described as shameful the intention to order massive expulsions of immigrants announced by Donald Trump, who took office today as US president.
(2025-01-20). Trudeau government refuses to release the names of 900 Nazi war criminals, for fear it would damage NATO-Ukraine war on Russia. wsws.org In defiance of the demands of historians, Holocaust survivors and public opinion, Canada's Liberal government is suppressing an almost four-decade-old secret report that identified some 900 Nazi war criminals who had lived, or were then living, in Canada.
(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 […] | By
(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). 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). Venezuela's democracy rests on the people's organization. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Vice President for Communal Councils and Communes of the United Socialist Party Jorge Arreaza stressed that in Venezuela real and participatory democracy rests on the organization of the people in their territories.
(2025-01-20). Russia and US will take decades to normalize ties, Medvedev said. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said today that his country and the United States will take decades to completely normalize their bilateral relations.
(2025-01-20). AU reiterated continental support to Cuba's Gov't and people. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, reiterated today Africa's unwavering support to the Cuban government and people, after receiving the credentials of the Cuban ambassador to that organization, Lucas Domingo Hernandez.
(2025-01-20). Billionaires get richer at the expense of poor people. plenglish.com Davos, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Oxfam International said today that the wealth of billionaires grew three times faster in 2024 to the detriment of the poor people.
(2025-01-20). Cuban doctors in Zimbabwe hold health fair in Chitungwiza. plenglish.com Harare, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade in Zimbabwe offered an open health care fair in coordination with the Chitungwiza Central Hospital in the Public House of that town, about 24 kilometers south of the capital.
(2025-01-20). Belarusian artist to open photo exhibition on Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "Realismo Romantico. Cuba" (Romantic Realism. Cuba) by Belarus-born photographer Valery Katsuba will be opened at the Art Gallery of the Melia Cohiba Hotel in this capital on Thursday, January 23, organizers informed.
(2025-01-20). Cuba sends condolences to Zimbabwe for Chimutengwende's death. plenglish.com Harare, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Fernando Gonzalez Llort, president of the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), sent a message of condolences to the family and friends of Chen Chimutengwende, a recognized political and solidarity leader of Zimbabwe, who died in this capital.
(2025-01-20). Cubans pay tribute to 13 militaries who died in Holguin. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cubans pay a posthumous tribute on Monday to the 13 members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) who died as a result of a fire in a war material warehouse in the Holguin's Military Region.
(2025-01-20). Cubano Barcelán a Salón de la Fama de las Pesas en el continente. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (JIT).- El presidente la la Federación Cubana de Levantamiento de Pesas, el Dr. C. Jorge Luis Barcelán, ha sido exaltado al Salón de la Fama de este deporte a nivel continental.
(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). Inicia la era Trump. radiohc.cu
(2025-01-20). Congreso Internacional de Espeleología con notable presencia mundial en Holguín (+Foto). radiohc.cu Holguín, 20 ene (RHC) Espeleólogos de Cuba, Colombia, España Portugal, Puerto Rico, Eslovenia Hungría, Argentina, asistirán al Congreso Internacional de Espeleología del 21 al 26 de enero de 2025, en la provincia de Holguín, en el Oriente de la mayor de las Antillas.
(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). Fotógrafo belaruso retrata La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) La exposición "Realismo romántico. Cuba", del artista belaruso Valery Katsuba, se inaugurará el próximo jueves, a las 17: 00, hora local, en el Hotel Meliá Cohiba, de esta capital, informaron los organizadores.
(2025-01-20). Noboa viajó a EEUU tras debate electoral en Ecuador. radiohc.cu Quito, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente de Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, viajó a Estados Unidos luego del debate electoral de este domingo para participar este lunes en la investidura de Donald Trump como nuevo mandatario.
(2025-01-20). Velerista cubano Adriano Castro con cupo para Asunción. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (ACN) El velerista cubano Adriano Castro clasificó para la segunda edición de los Juegos Panamericanos Junior de Asunción 2025, al terminar en el cuarto lugar de la Fórmula Kite del torneo Mayan Wind Fest, con sede en la Marina Puerto Cancún, México.
(2025-01-20). Brigada uruguaya reafirma solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 20 ene (RHC) El pueblo uruguayo reafirma su solidaridad con Cuba, expresada con el envío de una brigada que lleva consigo compromiso político y ayuda humanitaria.
(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). PT-Brasil aboga por mejor uso de redes sociales ante ofensiva de la derecha. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 20 ene (RHC) El Partido de los Trabajadores (PT) de Brasil solicitará a parlamentarios y dirigentes utilizar mejor las redes sociales, ante la creciente ofensiva que impera hoy en esas plataformas de la derecha política.
(2025-01-20). Hackean cuenta en X de la Cancillería de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) La Cancillería de Cuba denunció este lunes que su cuenta en la red social X fue hackeada.
(2025-01-20). Accidente masivo en carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó deja seis fallecidos (+fotos). radiohc.cu Morón, 20 ene (RHC) Un accidente de tránsito masivo en la carretera entre la ciudad de Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó, provincia de Ciego de àÅvila, tuvo lugar este lunes entre un ómnibus de la Unión de Construcciones Militares (UCM) y otro que transportaba a trabajadores del Turismo.
(2025-01-20). Donald Trump asume como 47 Presidente de EEUU. radiohc.cu Washington, 20 ene (RHC) Por primera vez desde 1985 las temperaturas muy frías privarán que Estados Unidos viva la ceremonia de investidura presidencial al aire libre y Donald Trump recibirá este lunes el mandato como 47 Presidente desde la Rotonda del Capitolio.
(2025-01-20). España: Presidente defiende democracia ante bulos en redes. radiohc.cu Madrid, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente del Gobierno de España, Pedro Sánchez, defendió este lunes el valor de la democracia frente a bulos y campañas que se difunden en redes sociales.
(2025-01-20). Tributo en Holguín a combatientes caídos en Melones , Holguín. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC) Los cubanos rinden homenaje este lunes a los 13 combatientes fallecidos como consecuencia de un incendio en una obra que almacenaba material de guerra de la Región Militar de Holguín.
(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). Reajustes de Milei pone en riesgo salud pública en Argentina. radiohc.cu El 2025 no ha empezado nada bien para los argentinos. El presidente Javier Milei sigue adelante con su programa económico neoliberal y sus consabidas afectaciones para los trabajadores y el funcionamiento de esferas esenciales.
(2025-01-20). Cubano Echevarría volverá a las pistas luego de tres años y medio de ausencia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 20 ene (RHC).- El saltador de longitud cubano Juan Miguel Echevarría, campeón mundial y subtitular olímpico, regresará a las pistas el próximo domingo en un meeting en Portugal, tres años y medio después de su última aparición en Tokio-2020.
(2025-01-20). Intentar aislamiento de Cuba es una estrategia malograda. radiohc.cu
(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). Poetisa cubana Nancy Morejón visita Gabón. radiohc.cu Libreville, 20 de enero (RHC) La Premio Nacional de Literatura de Cuba, Nancy Morejón, arribó a Gabón invitada por centros académicos y culturales del país centroafricano, según confirmaron este lunes a Prensa Latina fuentes diplomáticas.
(2025-01-20). Desde Zimbabwe llaman a la justicia y al fin del bloqueo a | Cuba. radiohc.cu Harare, 20 ene (RHC) La Solidaridad con Cuba, el llamado a la justicia y al fin del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba centran hoy desde Zimbabwe la publicación de The Pan Afrikanist, centro para la restauración de la dignidad de àÅfrica.
(2025-01-20). Cuba envía condolencias a Zimbabwe por deceso de Chimutengwende (+Foto). radiohc.cu Harare, 20 ene (Prensa Latina) El presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), Fernando González Llort, envió un mensaje de condolencias a familiares y amigos de Chen Chimutengwende, reconocido dirigente político y de la solidaridad de Zimbabwe fallecido en esta capital.
(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). 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). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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). Ukraine's existential culture war. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | IAN BURUMA | In 2022, Lithuania's then-Minister of Culture Simonas Kairys decided that performing Russian composer Tchaikovsky's classic ballet The Nutcracker was no longer an appropriate way to celebrate the Christmas season. Lithuania is a staunch supporter of Ukraine, and Kairys, believing that Russian culture could not be separated from Russian imperialism, called for a "mental quarantine" — …
(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). 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
(2025-01-20). 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). 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). This week in history: January 20-26. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2025-01-20). New Zealand government moves to scrap regulations that constrain corporate profit. wsws.org The Regulatory Standards Bill will put in place a set of far-right principles aimed at reducing regulations, taxes and levies on big business and tearing up protections for workers and the environment.
(2025-01-20). The exploitation of inmates in the Los Angeles wildfires. wsws.org The use of inmate labor provides substantial benefits to the state and private corporations, while perpetuating an exploitative system.
(2025-01-20). CTU and Mayor Brandon Johnson prepare austerity contract for Chicago teachers. wsws.org Teachers must reject the illusions peddled by CTU bureaucracy about the supposed "transformative" contract.
(2025-01-20). National Health Service body in Dorset, England calls on workers to resign to balance books. wsws.org National Health Service workers in Dorset were only told about the job loss plan in December, with an email claiming, "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). Mike Evans to TML on Inauguration Day: All the 'Little Devils' Are Frightened of a Strong Man. themedialine.org 
(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). Avivi Advocates International Action Against Hezbollah, Iran. themedialine.org
(2025-01-20). Jordan's Tourism Revenue Declines in 2024 Due to Regional Tensions. 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). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the 1st World congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-20). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-20). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(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). 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). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-20). How CPJ helps jailed journalists. Lucy Westcott
(2025-01-20). Journalist jailings near record high in 2024 as crackdown on press freedom grows. cpj.org
(2025-01-20). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-20). Iran Army Ground Force launches extensive security, offensive drills. presstv.ir The Iranian Army's Ground Forces launch extensive drills near the country's borders and beyond.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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). Trump to be sworn in as 47th US president: CNN. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-20). Trump Delivers Inauguration Speech, Pledges to Restore "Trust in Government" english.almanar.com.lb US President Donald Trump took office Monday as the nation's 47th leader, portraying himself and his incoming administration as one that will immediately spring into action to take the country back. With a series of promised executive orders — some of which were designed to undo the executive orders of former Presidents Joe Biden and …
(2025-01-20). Trump names Robert Salesses as an acting defense secretary till the Senate confirms his choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth: websites. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-20). Hamas: The second batch of prisoner exchange will take place as scheduled, next Saturday, January 25. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-20). Canal "Is And Will Remain" Panamanian: Panama's President Tells Trump. english.almanar.com.lb President Donald Trump on Monday cast himself as a peacemaker in his second inaugural address, but immediately vowed that the United States would be "taking back" the Panama Canal. Trump issued the threat without explaining details after weeks of refusing to rule out military action against Panama over the waterway, which the United States handed …
(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). Inside the historic excavations at Queen Hatshepsut's temple. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). 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…
(2025-01-20). Iraqi parliament 'secretly' passes National Intelligence law. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). UK teenager pleads guilty to murder of three girls in Southport. newarab.com 
(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). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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). 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). Defence minister asks for change in date for Gen Muhoozi to face 'tough' Parliament committee. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs has asked the parliamentary committee on Defense and Internal Affairs to reschedule to a later date a meeting that had been scheduled for early today. In a letter written at the weekend, Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth explained to parliament why they are unable …
(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). 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). 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). Why you must understand ESG. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Micheal Bulyerali | There has been a lot of corporate buzz around the acronym ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. This framework guides institutions, communities, and individuals in creating sustainable value. But why should this matter to you as an individual? Why should we, beyond organizations and governments, invest our time in understanding …
(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). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-20). Wednesday 1/22: Vigil For Chickens at Perdue's Petaluma Poultry Slaughterhouse. indybay.org 1400 Telecom Ln, Petaluma, CA…
(2025-01-20). Sunday 1/26: Animal Sanctuary Workday. indybay.org 2785 Franklin Canyon Rd, Martinez, CA…
(2025-01-20). 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.
(2025-01-20). 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…
(2025-01-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Misterios del 18, celular cucalambeano y enlazar correctamente. cubadebate.cu Las cosas del número 18 hay que pensarlas bien; volvamos a conectar con el teléfono celular al estilo de nuestro Cucalambé en Para Penar; y cubanos célebres del mes de enero.
(2025-01-20). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1 680 MW durante el horario pico de este lunes. cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad estimada para el horario pico de este lunes será de 1 640 MW, mientras que la demanda máxima podría alcanzar 3 250 MW, resultando en un déficit de 1 610 MW. En esas condiciones, se pronostica una afectación de 1 680 MW.
(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). Investidura de Donald Trump será en el interior del Capitolio y firmando 100 decretos (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Donald Trump regresará este lunes a la Casa Blanca tras una investidura que, por primera vez en décadas, se celebrará en el interior del Capitolio, contará con la presencia de líderes mundiales y magnates de Silicon Valley, y culminará con la firma de un centenar de órdenes ejecutivas para revertir las políticas de su predecesor, Joe Biden.
(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). 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). Accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó deja once fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Once 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). 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). Presidente cubano participa en homenaje póstumo a combatientes de las FAR en Holguín. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario de Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, participará este lunes en la ceremonia de homenaje póstumo a los 13 combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la provincia de Holguín.
(2025-01-20). Barcelona Anticapitalista, Autónoma y Feminista: La Cinètika. indybay.org
(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.
(2025-01-20). Qué trae la prensa cubana, lunes 20 de enero de 2025. cubadebate.cu