2026-01-14: News Headlines

aljazeera.com (2026-01-14). Iran accuses foreign intelligence of being behind protest movement Iranian authorities have been increasingly clear that they believe foreign countries are behind the unrest sweeping the country – and are involved in fomenting unrest on the ground.

newarab (2026-01-14). 100 celebrity mothers urge UK action on Gaza's maternity crisis. newarab.com Jenin Mahmoud spent her first pregnancy in Gaza displaced and fearful, as Israel's war "This was my first pregnancy, and instead of joy, it was filled with fear," Jenin Mahmoud, 28, tells The New Arab. "I spent most of it displaced, moving from place to place. I worried constantly about miscarrying or not reaching a hospital in time. I felt alone and unprepared." | The mother-of-one gave birth in "overwhelming" conditions in the hospital…

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Conditions in Gaza worsen as winds and hypothermia kill 5. aljazeera.com Winter storms kill displaced Palestinians in Gaza left to shelter in flimsy tents by ceasefire abuses.

WSWS (2026-01-14). Australian media steps up attack on pro-Palestine workers. wsws.org The immediate target is opposition to Israel's imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza, but ultimately this campaign is aimed at stamping out all forms of political dissent by workers and young people.

newarab (2026-01-14). Israel severs ties with UN agencies over criticism of Gaza war. newarab.com Israel has cut ties with seven Foreign Minister

Skwawkbox (2026-01-14). Watch: Bisan is still alive in Gaza but her heart is breaking. thecanary.co Gaza journalist Bisan Owda won multiple awards for her 2024 documentary from the midst of Israel's genocide in Gaza titled "It's Bisan from Gaza and I'm still alive". She was also one of four Palestinian journalists named by Amnesty International for its "Human Rights Defender" award. Well, Bisan is still alive — miraculously, given Israel's […] | By

UMMID (2026-01-14). Six Reasons Why Netanyahu is Prolonging Gaza, ME Conflicts. ummid.com The war on Gaza is not merely a military campaign, it is the linchpin holding together Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival, ideological project, and regional ambitions — one he appears determined to keep firmly in place.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). 'My leg went to heaven before me': Israeli war extinguishes Gaza childhoods. aljazeera.com After more than two years of a genocidal war, wounded and traumatised Palestinian children stare at an uncertain future.

al-monitor (2026-01-14). French publisher withdraws school books over reference. al-monitor.com French publisher Hachette said Wednesday it was recalling three textbooks for high-school children which refer to the Israeli victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks on the country as "Jewish settlers".The worst attack in Israeli history saw militants from the Palestinian armed group Hamas kill around 1,200 people in settlements close to the Gaza Strip and at a music festival.The revision manuals for final-year students refer to all the victims as "Jewish settlers" ⚪ a term usually used to describe Israelis living on illegally occupied Palestinian land.

Melvin Goodman (2026-01-14). Donald the Destroyer: Act II. counterpunch.org There are no in-house critics in Trump's second term (2025-2029), which may be more apocalyptic, leading to the derogation of America's democracy and greater use of force at home and abroad. The mainstream media is crediting Trump with seeking peaceful agreements to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, while the picture on the ground points to him throwing President Volodymyr Zelensky and several million Palestinians to Russian and Israeli wolves.


newarab (2026-01-14). Gaza's medical lifeline cut off at the Rafah crossing. newarab.com

al-monitor (2026-01-14). US says Gaza truce plan entering phase two as governance body formed. al-monitor.com A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza was moving into its second phase, Washington's top negotiator said Wednesday, as Palestinian factions agreed on the make-up of a post-war governing committee.President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff wrote on X that phase two of the US leader's 20-point plan would shift the Palestinian territory "from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance and reconstruction".Phase one, launched in October, involved a ceasefire, a hostage-prisoner exchange, partial Israeli withdrawal and a surge of humanitarian aid.

Leah Schroeder (2026-01-14). Trump's quest to kick America's 'Iraq War syndrome'. responsiblestatecraft.org American forces invaded Panama in 1989 to capture Manuel Noriega, a former U.S. ally whose rule over Panama was marred by drug trafficking, corruption and human rights abuses. But experts point to another, perhaps just as critical goal: to cure the American public of "

Pavan Kulkarni, People's Dispatch. (2026-01-14). 'Rogue State': South Africans Protest Outside US Embassy. popularresistance.org "Hands off Venezuela", "Free Maduro", "Kidnapped by the empire, free them now!", read the placards, carried by hundreds in their march to the US embassy in South Africa's capital Pretoria on Thursday, January 8. Participants in the solidarity action also waved the Venezuelan flag alongside red hammer-and-sickle flags. | Addressing this protest against the US bombing of Venezuela and the illegal abduction of its President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on January 3, South African Communist Party (SACP) general secretary, Solly Mapaila, condemned the US as a "rogue state".

JANET (2026-01-14). Webinar: Venezuela to Minneapolis, Stop the Wars at Home and Abroad- Thurs, Jan 15. iacenter.org This UNAC sponsored webinar will discuss what is happing with US aggression including the Kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro, Cilia Flores and the threats and attacks on Venezuela, oil tankers, Iran and and other areas around the world. We will connect these attacks with the militarization of our cities and the ICE attacks and discuss how to fight back. Speakers: Scott Ritter former UN Weapons inspector and political analyst Erica Caines National Co-coordinator, Black Alliance for Peace Sara Flounder UNAC Administrative Committee Joe Lombardo — Moderator UNAC coordinator Register here: bit.ly/Ve

UCSC YDSA (2026-01-14). Friday 1/16: Emergency Rally: Fight Against War in Venezuela. indybay.org

WiBOPM (2026-01-14). Newark, NJ: MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JANUARY 13, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19TH MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH WILL PROTEST, RACIAL INJUSTICE, ICE KILLINGS, VENEZUELA WAR, ATTACKS ON VOTING RIGHTS The Martin Luther King March Of Resistance …

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Venezuela's top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released. aljazeera.com The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed.

Don Fitz (2026-01-14). Venezuela: It's much more than oil. links.org.au Don Fitz — Greenland is closer to Venezuela than they appear on a map.


Andrew Korybko (2026-01-14). The US Wants to Replicate the Venezuelan Model in Iran. globalresearch.ca Here's the English version of the interview that I gave to Màºst…ôqil's Sahile Cabbarova about the latest US-Iranian tensions. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate Website button below the author's name. | Farsi, Español, – 'É'Å'Å–∫–∏–π, ‰∏≠Êñá, …

Carmen Navas Reyes (2026-01-14). Cooperation Between Cuba and Venezuela: A War Target for the US. counterpunch.org After the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the initially cordial bilateral relationship deteriorated rapidly. With the fall of the Marcos Pérez Jiménez dictatorship and the rise of Rómulo Betancourt to power, Venezuela became Fidel Castro's main regional antagonist. The 'Betancourt Doctrine,'aligned with Washington's interests, led to the breakdown of relations and spearheaded Cuba's expulsion

Ed Newman (2026-01-14). Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, from his illegal imprisonment: "We trust Delcy Rodríguez" radiohc.cu National Assembly Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra conveyed a message this Tuesday from his father, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is being illegally detained in New York along with the first lady, Cilia Flores, after being kidnapped by US commando forces on January 3. | During the terrorist attack, US aircraft bombed Caracas and other parts of the country, leaving at least 100 people dead and a similar number of wounded. | In the statement, the head of state expressed his firmness, unconditional support for interim president Delcy Rodríguez, and confidence in the government team. | "Yesterday we received a…

Binoy Kampmark (2026-01-14). Spectral Threats: China, Russia and Trump's Greenland Rationale. dissidentvoice.org The concerns about China and Russia seizing Greenland retells the same nonsense President Donald Trump promoted in kidnapping the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Looking past the spurious narcoterrorism claims against the former leader, it fell to the issue of who would control the natural resources of the country. If we don't get …

WSWS (2026-01-14). After Venezuela, Trump targets Iran—the imperialist rampage escalates. wsws.org The Trump administration is preparing an imminent militarily attack on Iran, in the next stage in a regime-change operation aimed at returning the Middle Eastern country of 93 million people to neo-colonial subjugation and placing its vast oil reserves under US imperialist control and domination.

JANET (2026-01-14). Condemn the U.S. bombing of Venezuela! Free President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores NOW! iacenter.org CLICK HERE FOR PROTESTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD — CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED U.S. aggression against the sovereign country of Venezuela is nothing more or less than an act of piracy with not one iota of justification. It is a war crime against the people of Venezuela, against all the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and in the end is also a crime against the workers and oppressed peoples of the United States. Credit: Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network The current White House is occupied by a particularly vile and corrupt war criminal who is surrounded by sycophants with l…

Guest Blogger (2026-01-14). Energy Security: Trump Bluntly Admits Why Venezuelan Action Was Needed. wattsupwiththat.com Asked how his actions against Maduro line up with his "America First" agenda, Trump replied, "We want to surround ourself with energy, we have tremendous energy in that country. It's very important that we protect it. We need that for ourselves. We need that for the world, and we want to make sure we can protect it."

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez busca fortalecer el sector de la salud. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez evaluó este martes varias vías para fortalecer la Cuarta Transformación del Plan de las 7T, como lo instruyó el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | En reunión de trabajo con un equipo del sector de la salud, representantes del Gobierno venezolano destacaron los "importantes avances en el desarrollo de la medicina ancestral", lo que refleja un interés creciente por las prácticas tradicionales. | El pasado 8 de enero, Rodríguez propuso a la Asamblea Nacional un conjunto de leyes para el avance, en el período 2026-2031, y el desarrollo integral de la nación bolivariana.

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez busca fortalecer el sector de la salud. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez evaluó este martes varias vías para fortalecer la Cuarta Transformación del Plan de las 7T, como lo instruyó el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | En reunión de trabajo con un equipo del sector de la salud, representantes del Gobierno venezolano destacaron los "importantes avances en el desarrollo de la medicina ancestral", lo que refleja un interés creciente por las prácticas tradicionales. | El pasado 8 de enero, Rodríguez propuso a la Asamblea Nacional un conjunto de leyes para el avance, en el período 2026-2031, y el desarrollo integral de la nación bolivariana.

Staff (2026-01-14). Delcy Rodríguez asegura que con los ingresos provenientes del petróleo se reestructurará el sistema sanitario. cubadebate.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, aseguró este martes que los ingresos provenientes de la venta de petróleo serán destinados a la recuperación y reestructuración del sistema de salud del país, durante una breve alocución transmitida por el canal estatal VTV.

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Partido Comunista de Sudáfrica expresó solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Comunista de Sudáfrica (SACP, por sus siglas en inglés), Solly Mapaila visitó al embajador cubano Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo para transmitir la solidaridad de su organización con el pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba tras los recientes acontecimientos en Venezuela. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, precisa que durante el encuentro, Mapaila entregó una carta de condolencias en nombre del SACP por la caída en combate de 32 cubanos en defensa de la soberanía venezolana, durante la agresión militar estadounidense, el pasado 3 de enero. | El mensaje reafirmó el respa…

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Partido Comunista de Sudáfrica expresó solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Comunista de Sudáfrica (SACP, por sus siglas en inglés), Solly Mapaila visitó al embajador cubano Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo para transmitir la solidaridad de su organización con el pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba tras los recientes acontecimientos en Venezuela. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, precisa que durante el encuentro, Mapaila entregó una carta de condolencias en nombre del SACP por la caída en combate de 32 cubanos en defensa de la soberanía venezolana, durante la agresión militar estadounidense, el pasado 3 de enero. | El mensaje reafirmó el respa…

Editor (2026-01-14). No a la intervención estadounidense en Irán y otros lugares. workers.org Si alguna vez hubo la más mínima duda de que Donald Trump busca el cambio de régimen en cualquier gobierno al que se opone, el secuestro ilegal e ilícito del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y su esposa, Cilia Adela Flores, el 3 de enero debería haber disipado esas dudas . . . |

Editor (2026-01-14). No a la intervención estadounidense en Irán y otros lugares. workers.org Si alguna vez hubo la más mínima duda de que Donald Trump busca el cambio de régimen en cualquier gobierno al que se opone, el secuestro ilegal e ilícito del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y su esposa, Cilia Adela Flores, el 3 de enero debería haber disipado esas dudas . . . |

Nuria Barbosa (2026-01-14). Consternación y fuerza por combatientes cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La actitud valiente de los combatientes cubanos caídos en las acciones de secuestro del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores, el 3 de enero último, calan en la actitud comprometida de los colaboradores de la isla caribeña que ayudan a salvar vidas en todo el mundo. | Desde Trinidad y Tobago, el Jefe de la Brigada Médica, el doctor Orlando Lázaro Díaz Gómez, especialista de 1ro y 2do Grado en Higiene y Epidemiología y MsC en enfermedades infecciosas, envió a Radio Habana Cuba un mensaje a nombre de los 94 colaboradores que integran la brigada: | ´Hoy nos unimos a todos los cubanos…

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Presidente Díaz-Canel firma libro de condolencias por héroes de Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel firmó este martes, en la embajada de Venezuela en La Habana, el libro de condolencias en homenaje a los héroes caídos en defensa de la soberanía de la nación bolivariana. | En su mensaje, el mandatario expresó el "gran dolor e indignación" provocado en el pueblo cubano por el "vil y criminal ataque" el 3 de enero contra Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores.Expresamos nuestras genuinas y sentidas condolencias, y el homenaje revolucionario a las mujeres y…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Flawed 'weepy horses' becomes a hit! Foreign buyers: Yiwu spawns global sensations every year. ecns.cn A simple manufacturing flaw has turned a plush toy-the "weepy horses", with its embroidered mouth sewn upside down-into an unexpected social media sensation.

____ (2026-01-14). Hollywood Shake-Ups: Scandals, Comebacks, and Corporate Moves. devdiscourse.com Actor-director Timothy Busfield faces serious charges after surrendering in New Mexico to authorities over child sexual abuse allegations involving young cast members. The accusations stem from his time on the Fox show's set, "The Cleaning Lady," where inappropriate touching reportedly occurred.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Iran protests live: Tehran says President Trump's goal is regime change. aljazeera.com Tehran says US seeking to 'manufacture pretext for military intervention' as President Trump warns of 'strong action'.

Skwawkbox (2026-01-14). At least 6 federal prosecutors resign over DOJ investigating murdered Renee Good. thecanary.co At least six prosecutors working for federal law enforcement in Minneapolis have resigned over the US Department of Justice (DOJ) targeting the widow of ICE's murder victim Renee Good. Rather than investigate the killer 'agent', the DOJ is directing its efforts to investigating the widow and trying to 'find' links between her and groups that […] | By

UMMID (2026-01-14). US withdrawal from Global Organisations demands more than criticism. ummid.com The United States' decision to withdraw from more than sixty international organisations is not an administrative reshuffle, nor a routine assertion of sovereignty, it is a political declaration of abandonment.

newarab (2026-01-14). Exposed fault lines: Why the Saudi-UAE alliance has ruptured. newarab.com The Kingdom of At various moments, Riyadh has perceived some of the smaller yet extraordinarily wealthy monarchies of the Arabian Peninsula as pursuing strategies that undercut Saudi interests and, by extension, Conversely, several of Saudi Arabia's GCC partners have accused…

Felicity Arbuthnot (2026-01-14). "And the Billionaires Are Laughing Somewhere in America" globalresearch.ca This article by veteran war correspondent and GR associate editor Felicity Arbuthnot was first published in 2015. | While the world trembles under the crescendo of bombs, "billionaires are laughing somewhere in America." | —Global Research, January 14, 2026 | *** | "If I …

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.

The Canary (2026-01-14). MPs approve expansion of anti-protest powers covering animal testing sites. thecanary.co Protect the Wild has condemned the House of Commons for approving a controversial amendment to the Public Order Act. It reclassifies life sciences infrastructure, including animal testing facilities, as "key national infrastructure". Find out how your MP voted here. The change places private laboratories in the same legal category as airports, power stations, and major […] | By

newarab (2026-01-14). Hezbollah warns Lebanese state against expanded disarmament push. newarab.com

Chris Hazzard (2026-01-14). The empire strikes Caracas: a new age of US colonial violence. peoplesdispatch.org Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard argues that Caracas is the first move in a larger strategic gambit to secure US control of the hemisphere and tilt the global balance of power toward Washington…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China to advance high-standard opening-up, creating new opportunities for the world. ecns.cn The Central Economic Work Conference held in December 2025 reaffirmed China's commitment to opening-up and to promoting win-win cooperation across a wide range of fields, while laying out key measures to advance high-standard opening-up in 2026.

newarab (2026-01-14). Muslim Europe: A travelogue of faith, place, and identity. newarab.com "I didn't need to worry about Muslim history to know how to practise Islam; I didn't need to concern myself with 'belonging' in this society when all my role models lay elsewhere." This early conviction, recalled by author and journalist At a time when Muslims in Europe are routinely framed as a problem to be solved — through securitisation, integration metrics or culture-war polemi…

Dr. F. Andrew Wolf, Jr. (2026-01-14). Trump is Serious About Greenland. globalresearch.ca When US President Donald Trump returned this week to his obsession of acquiring Greenland — one that seemed largely forgotten only a month ago — the idea was not greeted as mere "histrionics," particularly in Europe. And it's not just …

Ryan Black (2026-01-14). Right Message, Wrong Messengers: A Brief History Of Oil And U.S. Empire In Iran. progressivehub.net ERIC ROSS | Z NETWORK…

Sana Khan (2026-01-14). Greenland's Mineral Treasure: Rare Earths, Graphite, Gold and More. moderndiplomacy.eu Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has attracted international attention for its strategic location and extensive mineral wealth. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to meet with Danish and Greenlandic officials after President Donald Trump recently escalated threats to acquire the territory. A 2023 survey found that 25 …

Andy May (2026-01-14). R Programming tips on mapping IGRA2 Radiosonde data. wattsupwiththat.com Mapping IGRA2 data with R and ggplot2.

WSWS (2026-01-14). Federal prosecutors quit as Trump's Justice Department defends ICE murderer, pursues investigation into victim's widow. wsws.org The refusal to investigate Renee Good's killer, alongside FBI probes of her family and allies, marks a major escalation in the ruling class campaign to criminalize opposition and suppress the democratic rights of the working class.

Yasmine Louanchi (2026-01-14). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |

UMMID (2026-01-14). Owaisi's love for 'Nepo Kids' galore as Malegaon prepares for 2026 Corporation Polls. ummid.com AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's love for a 'notorious family' has become a topic of debate in Malegaon which is preparing for the high stake Municipal Corporation elections after a long gap.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Scientists confirm 2025 as third-warmest year ever recorded. aljazeera.com Average temperatures during 2023-2025 exceeded the 1.5C limit set out in the Paris Agreement, data shows.

UMMID (2026-01-14). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 schedule shortens by one day. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shortened the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (JEE Main January 2026) schedule by one day, as per the latest notification.

Editor (2026-01-14). Western Media Whitewashes Deadly Riots in Iran, Relying on US Govt-Funded Regime Change NGOs. scheerpost.com "FREEDOM FOR IRAN" Demonstration in solidarity with Iranian protestors at Brandenburg Gate, Berlin (2026-01-11), organised by "Echo Iran". Roy Zuo, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…

editor (2026-01-14). Exhaustion from exploitation: a serious threat to humankind's survival. onlineopinion.com.au From burned-out psychiatrists to disengaged students and collapsing social bonds, Australia's many crises share a hidden common cause: a deep, systemic exhaustion born of long-running exploitation and denied meaning.

ICRC (2026-01-14). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.

WSWS (2026-01-14). Europe's cannon fodder: Introduction and expansion of conscription in numerous EU countries. wsws.org The reintroduction and expansion of conscription is a direct result of the military rearmament in the NATO war against Russia and the preparation for a Third World War.

UMMID (2026-01-14). GATE 2026 Admit Card Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 (GATE 2026) on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

| Razya Khan | (2026-01-14). Border controls cut polio cases by 60%. tribune.com.pk Another polio case was confirmed on Tuesday in North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), raising the total number of polio cases reported in 2025 to 31. | However, when compared to 2024, there has been a 59.5% reduction in the incidence of the disease in the outgoing year. This significant reduction is due to Pakistan's decision to regulate unorganised cross-border movement with Afghanistan, health officials said based on surveillance data. | Authorities said tighter controls on the movement of people and goods across the border have strengthened monitoring systems and reduced opportunities for th…

National Campaign For Single Pay (2026-01-14). Saturday 1/31: We Need Single Payer Healthcare For All NOW! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Next to Ferry Building…

NEOB (2026-01-14). Justice Minister to engage learners on bullying, consent. sanews.gov.za Justice Minister to engage learners on bullying, consent | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, is expected to engage learners and teachers as part of the annual Back-to-School campaign, with a focus on anti-bullying and statutory rape awareness. | The engagement will take place at the Mankgaile Primary School in Ga-Molepo, Polokwane, on Friday. | Learners from Mokwatedi Secondary School, Moria Primary School, Sione Primary School and Mankgaile Primary School are expected to attend. | "The Back-to-School programme is an annual initiative aimed at providing learners with opportunit…

Noise Against Genocide (2026-01-14). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…

News Desk, The Cradle. (2026-01-14). Leaked Documents Reveal US Plan To Bankroll New Israeli Tank Factory. popularresistance.org Washington may bankroll the construction of a new Israeli armored vehicle plant with up to $2 billion from military aid funds, according to US documents cited by Haaretz newspaper. | Last year, an Israeli ministerial panel for defense procurement approved the "Armored Vehicle Acceleration Project," an initiative aimed at boosting the production rate of Israel's Merkava tank, as well as its Namer and Eitan personnel carriers. | The initiative is meant to span a five-year period. | Two US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) presentations cited by Haaretz show that Washington is likely to take part in financing, designi…

The Global Research Team (2026-01-14). Global Research Fundraiser — Start the Year Informed. globalresearch.ca Dear readers, | For independent media like Global Research, January sets the tone for the year ahead — determining what projects we can take on and whether we can continue the work we already do. | Our independence is only sustainable because …

Aisya Zaharin (2026-01-14). Bondi Royal Commission risks expanding power instead of delivering justice. independentaustralia.net

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Iran accuses foreign intelligence behind protest movement. aljazeera.com Israel's covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.

Sana Khan (2026-01-14). Iran Protests Kill at Least 2,571, HRANA Says as Trump Promises 'Help'. moderndiplomacy.eu Protests in Iran have now claimed the lives of at least 2,571 people, according to U.S.-based human rights group HRANA, marking one of the deadliest waves of dissent the Islamic Republic has faced in years. The unrest, which has spanned more than two weeks, erupted amid worsening economic conditions and widespread frustration with Iran's clerical …

Sarah Anderson — Chris Mills Rodrigo (2026-01-14). What Did Workers Have to Say in 2025? counterpunch.org Despite experiencing the harm of corporate greed and our collapsing social safety net firsthand, workers remain underrepresented in mainstream media. Here at Inequality.org we do our best to counteract that blind spot by publishing pieces with worker voices front and center. Not only do we give workers a platform to voice their perspectives, but we

UMMID (2026-01-14). Ronaldo shines, but Al-Nassr Vs Al-Hilal SPL match went other way. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr suffered another setback after it was defeated by Al Hilal in the SPL 25/26 Group Match played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Monday January 12, 2026.

Institute of the Arts, Sciences (2026-01-14). Thursday 2/5: Climate Justice and the Moss Landing Battery Fire. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…

ICRC (2026-01-14). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…

Detention Watch Network (2026-01-14). 4 ICE detention deaths in just 10 days into the New Year. indybay.org Washington, DC, Monday, January 12, 2026 — While communities in Minneapolis and across the country mourn the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was executed by ICE last Wednesday, ICE has revealed that four people died in its custody in just the first 10 days of the New Year:…

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Analysis: Why Greenland and Europe might have to offer Trump concessions. aljazeera.com Europe might offer a minerals deal and greater US security presence on Greenland. Will that be enough to satiate Trump?>

Middle East Eye. (2026-01-14). Australian Writers' Festival Cancelled After Disinviting Palestinian Author. popularresistance.org One of Australia's largest art festivals has axed its writers' week amid a boycott by more than 180 authors and guests after the cancellation of Randa Abdel-Fattah, a prominent Palestinian-Australian author and scholar. | In a statement published on Tuesday, the Adelaide Festival's board said its "decision has created more division and for that we express our sincere apologies". | It also added that its three remaining board members would also be stepping down. Four board members – including the chairperson of the festival – had resigned over the weekend. | The board also added that it "apologise(d) to Dr Randa A…

al-monitor (2026-01-14). Russia taunts US: UN should monitor ship attacks in Caribbean, not Red Sea. al-monitor.com By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, Jan 14 (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday asked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to continue providing monthly reports on any further attacks on vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen's Houthis, spurring Russia to taunt the United States."We believe that amid present-day realities, the Security Council would be well advised to monitor attacks on commercial transport in the Caribbean, not the Red Sea," Russia's Deputy U.N. Ambassador Anna Evstigneeva told the 15-member body.

newarab (2026-01-14). What next for Iran: Repression, concessions, or intervention. newarab.com

Charlie Jaay (2026-01-14). Freed Palestinian journalist overjoyed, but speaks of immense hardships inside Israel's prisons. thecanary.co After spending nine months in Israeli occupation prisons, Palestinian journalist Samer Khwaira, 45, has been reunited with his wife and four children in Nablus, in the occupied West Bank. He tells the Canary his freedom is overwhelming, and he feels he has been reborn. Palestinian journalist joyful about freedom but sad for those political prisoners […] | By

newarab (2026-01-14). Tunisian journalist Chatha Belhaj Mubarak freed, sentence cut. newarab.com

Prof. Ruel F. Pepa (2026-01-14). The Fourth Reich in Red, White, and Blue. "Psychological Domination" and "The Authoritarian System" globalresearch.ca The most dangerous lie societies tell themselves is that it can't happen here. That phrase is not optimism; it is amnesia disguised as confidence. Germany told itself that its institutions were too advanced, its culture too refined, its legal system …

infobrics (2026-01-14). Can Russia save Greenland and Europe, amid American threats. infobrics.org Trump's threats against Greenland have exposed deep contradictions within NATO and accelerated Europe's search for strategic alternatives. As EU leaders weigh autonomous defense options and energy security, Russia reemerges as a potential stabilizing factor through Arctic cooperation, energy diplomacy, and even a revival of Nord Stream.

Brandon Tensley (2026-01-14). Stevie Wonder's Battle for MLK Day and the New Challenges to King's Legacy. capitalbnews.org Stevie Wonder's new album, Hotter Than July, had been burning up the charts for months by Jan. 15, 1981. But something bigger than music was on the artist's mind that day. Along with other Black cultural giants, the 30-year-old was leading a rally of approximately 100,000 people on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Years …

aljazeera (2026-01-14). At least 22 people killed when crane falls on train in northeast Thailand. aljazeera.com The train, travelling from Bangkok to northeast Thailand, derails when a construction crane falls on it.

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China's auto production, sales rank first globally for 17th consecutive year. ecns.cn China's automobile production and sales reached 34.53 million units and 34.4 million units, respectively, in 2025 — up 10.4 percent and 9.4 percent year-on-year — both hitting record highs and ranking first globally for the 17th consecutive year, according to the latest data released on Wednesday by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Madhya Pradesh: The System Operating Without Accountability. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is facing a harsh reality these days. Even the most basic needs of common people are not safe anymore.

Gabisile (2026-01-14). W Cape encourages safe driving practices as schools reopen. sanews.gov.za W Cape encourages safe driving practices as schools reopen | As schools reopen and daily travel routines return, the Western Cape Mobility Department has encouraged drivers to plan their journeys, drive responsibly, buckle up, adhere to speed limits, and stay vigilant on the roads. | Today marks the start of the 2026 academic year across all provinces, with schools welcoming back thousands of students. | "By looking out for one another and prioritising the safety of vulnerable road users, we can prevent further loss of life and ensure that Western Cape roads are safer for all road users," said Chief Director Tra…

The Independent (2026-01-14). Health gains in 2025 despite wars, funding cuts. independent.co.ug Burundi, Egypt and Fiji eliminated trachoma; Guinea and Kenya eliminated sleeping sickness; and Niger became the first African country to eliminate river blindness NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Even as funding cuts, conflict and climate shocks strained health systems worldwide — disrupting essential services in many countries — governments and partners still recorded notable gains …

NEOB (2026-01-14). Eskom working to restore power following Kouga veld fires. sanews.gov.za Eskom working to restore power following Kouga veld fires | Eskom says it is continuing to repair powerlines that were damaged during veld fires in the Kouga Local Municipality. | Wildfires have ravaged the Eastern Cape municipality leaving damage to, among others, homes, farms, animals and infrastructure. | "Eskom continues to work tirelessly repairing the damaged powerlines that were caused by aggressive veld fires in St Francis Bay and surrounding areas, including Twin Valley, Linderhof Lodge and River Kaya. | "Eskom is urging those customers that are still affected to remain patient as they are being prioriti…

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2026-01-14). DWP PIP Timms Review co-chairs update on "progress" — spoiler there is none. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given an update on the progress of the Timms Review. And as expected, it's a load of bluster to cover up the fact that they've done sweet ____ all. The Timms Review: the bullshit story so far The Timms Review began in the summer of 2025, as […] | By

bwitanek (2026-01-14). People's Victory: ITA Legislative Package Passed; ICE Escalations Continue Door to Door in Lawrence, NSPM-7 Targets Immigrant Supporters National Mayhem Continues N.10 1/14/2026. fightbackbetter.com Important Call to Advocacy to Stop NSPM-7 Crackdown Against Immigrant Supporters Feature: Lily Beneavides Educates on National Security Presidential Memorandum…

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-14). Over 20 killed, several injured as crane collapse derails train in Thailand. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Over 20 people have been killed and several others injured after a construction crane fell on top of a train in Thailand and causing the derailment. | The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, which is 230 km northeast of Bangkok. The train was bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.The blaze has been doused off while the rescue operation is underway, the police said.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Outrage as mother of 3 shot dead by US immigration officer in Minneapolis. ummid.com Angry protests erupted in south Minneapolis, Minnesota after a mother of three children was shot dead by a federal officer with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) United States.

Joe Jurado (2026-01-14). Minnesota And Illinois Sue Homeland Security To Block ICE Raids. newsone.com

UMMID (2026-01-14). Now, UPESSC Asst Professor Exam 2025 Marred by Paper Leak. ummid.com The menace of PAPER LEAKs continues to create havoc in Uttar Pradesh with the latest one to be affected is the Assistant Professor examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) in April 2025.

Mike Garrity (2026-01-14). Why We're Suing the Bureau of Land Management to Stop Deforestation and Burning Across 905,000 Acres of Southwest Montana. counterpunch.org If a person illegally burns something, it is called arson. But when the federal government decides to deforest and burn unspecified areas within a 905,000-acre area to create more grass for cattle, it's called a "vegetation management project." The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) authorized one of these so-called "vegetation management projects" for its 905,000-acre field

Olly Haynes (2026-01-14). Protesters With Palestine Action Placards Handed £100 Fines Rather Than Face Prosecution. bylinetimes.com Protesters in Scotland arrested for carrying signs in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action have been offered £100 fines, instead of prosecution. Critics of PA's proscription say this shows that the use of terrorism legislation on supporters of PA is "ridiculous". | Adam McGibbon was first arrested in October last year, for holding up a sign which read "I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action" in protest at the designation of the direct action group as a terrorist organisation and their proscription under the Terrorism Act. He was arrested again on one other occasion and was charged 4 ti…

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.

Ryan Cristián (2026-01-14). The Shooting Of Renee Good Was A Breaking Point Iran Regime Change Effort Under Way, Again. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/13/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Shanxi's tree hollows turned into canvases for local artists. ecns.cn Tree hollows have become unexpected art canvases across the northern province of Shanxi, breathing artistic life into a few cities and fostering a newfound appreciation for environmental preservation among residents.

____ (2026-01-14). Tech Shares Tumble as Investors Turn to Defense Amid Financial Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, U.S. stocks saw a notable decline, particularly in technology shares, as investors showed a preference for more defensive sectors. Concerns over President Trump's proposed credit-card interest rate caps impacted financial stocks, with banks like Wells Fargo falling short of profit expectations.

HG (2026-01-14). South East Water boss peddles bullshit over bill increases. thecanary.co The boss of South East Water (SEW) has claimed that higher bills are needed, despite 17,000 homes still being left without water across Kent. Yesterday, January 13, South East Water left 30,000 properties without water. The company claimed: Our drinking water storage tanks across the counties are running low following an outbreak of leaks and […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China becomes net exporter of industrial robots: official. ecns.cn China has become a net exporter of industrial robots for the first time, as exports of the product exceeded imports in 2025, a customs official said on Wednesday.

nosihle (2026-01-14). Well wishes for 2026 academic year. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for 2026 academic year | Government has sent its best wishes to all learners as they begin the 2026 academic year on Wednesday. | This marks an important milestone for millions of learners returning to classrooms, and those going to school for the first time, supported by dedicated teachers, school management teams, parents, and education stakeholders. | "Government calls on all stakeholders; parents, educators, learners, communities, and social partners to work together to create safe, supportive, and disciplined learning environments that enable every learner to reach their full potential. | "Gover…

Akela Lacy (2026-01-14). National Progressives Side With Mamdani in House Race Splitting NYC Left. theintercept.com Justice Democrats is wading into a high-profile congressional race in New York City, where a competition between the progressive Brooklyn borough president and a socialist first-term State Assembly member is testing competing visions for the future of the electoral left under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. | The group is endorsing Claire Valdez, a State Assembly member from Queens and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, to replace

| Web Desk | (2026-01-14). Pakistan issues nationwide alert over surge in WhatsApp account hijackings. tribune.com.pk Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide advisory warning of a sharp rise in WhatsApp account hijacking incidents, saying the attacks are active, widespread and targeting users across all demographics. | In the advisory, Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) said attackers are exploiting social engineering techniques, the use of psychology, rather than technical flaws in WhatsApp's software to gain unauthorised access to accounts. | {{pdf}} | According to the advisory, criminals are using methods such as tricking users into sharing one-time passcodes…

The Canary (2026-01-14). RMT responds to record breaking offshore wind energy procurement. thecanary.co Offshore workers union RMT has commented on a record 8.4GW of wind energy secured in Europe's biggest ever auction of the renewable. RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: The government's announcement of a record-breaking offshore wind auction shows the scale of what is possible when there is political will to invest in clean energy and […] | By

Skwawkbox (2026-01-14). Watch: peaceful anti-murder protester blinded by Trump thugs. thecanary.co A Trump 'Department of Homeland Security' (DHS) stormtrooper has permanently blinded a 21-year-old man as he peacefully protested in Santa Ana, California, against ICE's murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operate under the DHS. The young man was shot in the face at point-blank range with a supposed 'non-lethal' projectile […] | By

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2026-01-14). Public Accounts Committee questions DWP's ability to actually support people into work. thecanary.co A parliamentary committee has cast doubts on the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) ability to actually support people into work. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the department for taking over Skills from the Department for Education whilst in the midst of forcing people into work by any means. It also raised concerns […] | By

Arnie Gundersen (2026-01-14). The Fukushima Coverup, Fifteen Years On. counterpunch.org Sooner or later, in any foolproof system, the fools are going to exceed the proofs.[1] I awoke on the Friday morning of March 11, 2011, to a peaceful, sunny, relatively warm early spring day in Vermont. While I was sleeping, an earthquake and tsunami had decimated the Pacific coast of Japan. More than a dozen

Pablo Meriguet (2026-01-14). "When we are united, no one can defeat us!" : Bolivian workers defeat gasolinazo and win new rights. peoplesdispatch.org Several weeks after it was introduced, the Paz government repealed the elimination of fuel subsidies in response to the organized struggle of workers, Indigenous people, teachers, and other social movements.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Artificial Intelligence an Asset, not a Substitute to Media. ummid.com Highlighting the possibilities and concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating all walks of life in the world, senior analyst and columnist Asad Mirza said that AI is a tool for journalism, not a substitute.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). US senators introduce bill to stop Trump seizing Greenland. aljazeera.com The bipartisan bill would bar funding for any move to occupy or annex the territory of a NATO member state.

Gabisile (2026-01-14). N West Premier congratulates the Class of 2025 for their outstanding performance. sanews.gov.za N West Premier congratulates the Class of 2025 for their outstanding performance | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has congratulated the North West Class of 2025 that sat for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for achieving an overall pass rate of 88.49%, securing the province a commendable fourth position nationally. | On Monday, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced the 2025 matric results, revealing that the country has achieved its highest-ever national pass rate of 88%, reflecting a 0.7% increase from 2024. | KwaZulu-Natal emerged as the top-performing province in the…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Is bigger crisis looming following ICE shooting in Minnesota. ecns.cn Protests across the U.S. have escalated following the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Sana Khan (2026-01-14). Cambodia Says Thai Troops Still Hold Civilian Areas, Putting Border Truce at Risk. moderndiplomacy.eu Cambodia has accused Thailand of continuing to occupy civilian areas inside Cambodian territory despite a December ceasefire that ended weeks of deadly border fighting between the two neighbours. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said Thai troops had erected barbed wire and shipping containers in disputed frontier zones, preventing thousands of displaced civilians from returning home. …

Carrie Klein (2026-01-14). These Finnish homes are being heated by a surprising source: Bitcoin. grist.org For someone who cares about climate change, Matt Carlsson had what seemed like a dream job: teaching clients how to decarbonize buildings. But he was frustrated. He could give customers the tools to improve energy efficiency and phase out fossil fuels, but if they couldn't easily turn his guidance into cost savings, they'd simply ignore him. | "Most of these people are not going to take action," he realized, "because there's not going to be a business case." | Carlsson decided that he'd need to find a job where he could make the case for energy efficiency on economic terms. This led him somewhere surprising: b…

Phil Rockstroh (2026-01-14). When Authoritarians Play Victim, It Is an Admission of Violent Intent. dissidentvoice.org Francisco Goya's The Third of May 1808 Fascists and various authoritarian personality types have a proclivity for playing the victim. Anyone who calls into question their brutal tactics is a terrorist/terrorist supporter who not only places them in mortal danger (i.e., As a rule, clad in body armor, heavily armed, and traveling in a belligerent …

UMMID (2026-01-14). Modi, Mamata Battle in Bengal is Not Political Alone. ummid.com What is happening in West Bengal during the last few days is more than RSS and BJP, the Saffron Ecosystem, simply trying to set a political narrative.

independentaustralia.net (2026-01-14). Five ways small businesses can improve cash flow using digital assets. independentaustralia.net

Amos Harel (2026-01-14). Trump may give momentum, but the revolution hinges on how much Iranians are willing to sacrifice. haaretz.com If the United States fails to support Iranian protesters, the President risks being accused of abandoning them to their fate – but a prolonged offensive campaign will take time. Either way, the Israeli Defense Ministry and other bodies are increasing their preparations for possible escalation…

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-01-14). Prosecutors resign as DOJ pressures them to investigate widow. thecanary.co US Attorney Joe Thompson and five other prosecutors have reportedly quit the US Department of Justice (DOJ) following undue pressure to investigate Renee Good and those around her, including her grieving widow. DOJ prosecutors dramatically quit Six federal prosecutors have quit the DOJ in a shared refusal to ignore political interference from the Trump administration. […] | By

albawaba (2026-01-14). One manicure, 400 shades: Smart nails change color within seconds. albawaba.com

Institute of the Arts, Sciences (2026-01-14). Saturday 1/24: Like Water: A Participatory Walk from the Edge of the City to the Sea. indybay.org Natural Bridges Road and Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz…

Tim Huber (2026-01-14). $1.2 million grant supports worship for all ages, abilities. anabaptistworld.org Anabaptist Disabilities Network and MHS (Mennonite Health Services) Association received a grant of $1.2 million in 2025 from Lilly Endowment to support worship that is accessible for people of all ages and abilities, especially children with disabilities.

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.

WHYY (2026-01-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

NEWS DESK (2026-01-14). Japan Gifts Pakistan •2.91 Billion: Life-Saving Child Hospital. thinktank.pk In a major boost to pediatric care in Pakistan's underserved southern regions, Japan has committed 2,910 million Japanese Yen (approximately $18.62 million) to fund the Project for the Improvement of Child Health Care Facilities in South Punjab. The landmark agreement was formalized on January 13, 2026, in Islamabad, marking a significant milestone in Japan-Pakistan development …

newarab (2026-01-14). Far-right Zionist group Betar to close New York operation. newarab.com After President

infobrics (2026-01-14). Foreign troops and bases in Ukraine will lead to war with Russia. infobrics.org Hungary rejects decisions made at Paris meeting on Ukraine.

Hugo GABBERO (2026-01-14). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |

Eileen Kinch (2026-01-14). We are on the other side of Christmas. anabaptistworld.org We are on the other side of Christmas after the birth, past the hallelujahs, beyond the silent night, outside of Bethlehem. The Advent wreath has been stored until next year, and soon the creche will come down and be packed safely away until it's needed again next year. We are on the other side of …

Yasmine Louanchi (2026-01-14). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China debuts its first deep-sea drilling and in-situ monitoring robot. ecns.cn China has successfully tested its first robot capable of three-dimensional drilling and monitoring within deep-sea strata in the South China Sea, according to the China Geological Survey under the Ministry of Natural Resources on Wednesday.

Monique Welch-Rutherford (2026-01-14). This Texas County Is the Deadliest Place in the U.S. for Black Mothers to Give Birth. capitalbnews.org This article was produced as a project for the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism's National Fellowship Dennis A. Hunt Fund for Health Journalism and the Fund for Reporting on Child Well-being. HOUSTON — By the third trimester of an already difficult pregnancy, Moriah Ballard faced two new complications: relentless headaches and dizziness. Over the …

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). The Source Keeper Season 3 | Episode 2: pastoral of all living beings. ecns.cn This episode tells the story of Jiebao, an ecological ranger who mends the nests of life with his own hands and measures the boundaries of civilization with his footsteps.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Host Morocco advances to AFCON 2025 Semi Final. ummid.com Defeating Cameroon, Morocco has advanced to Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON, 2025 Semi-Finals for the first time since 2004.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Unpacked: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs built on Intel 18A. ummid.com Tech giant Intel Inc has unpacked Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first computer platform built on Intel 18A, at CES 2026.

al-monitor (2026-01-14). Trump says he has been told killings in Iran are stopping. al-monitor.com By Nandita BoseWASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has been told that killings in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests were subsiding and that he believes there is currently no plan for large-scale executions, even as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high.Asked who told him that the killings stopped, Trump described them as "very important sources on the other side."

Robert J. Burrowes (2026-01-14). Killing Off Humanity: How the Global Elite Is Using Eugenics and Transhumanism to Shape Our Future. globalresearch.ca [With foresight, this incisive article was first published on September 30, 2021] | Fully understanding significant world events as they happened yesterday and unfold today invariably requires an understanding of the long arc of history; that is, knowledge about how the …

Gabisile (2026-01-14). Nzimande leads back-to-school oversight visit in KZN as schools reopen. sanews.gov.za Nzimande leads back-to-school oversight visit in KZN as schools reopen | As part of his District Development Model (DDM) mandate, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, will conduct an oversight visit to four schools in KwaZulu-Natal on 14 and 15 January 2026. | Schools in South Africa are today welcoming thousands of learners as they open for the 2026 academic year. | According to the department, this initiative aligns with the National Development Plan (NDP), which calls for a collective national effort involving all stakeholders to improve learning outcomes and further suppo…

geo.tv (2026-01-14). Greenland PM backs Denmark ties over US. geo.tv Chairman of the Naalakkersuisut, Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen give a statement on the current situation at a press conference in the Hall of Mirrors at the Prime Minister's Office in Copenhagen, Denmark January 13, 2026….

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China selects 440 products in latest medical procurement round to ease patient costs. ecns.cn The sixth round of China's centralized procurement program for high-value medical consumables, targeting 12 types of drug-coated balloons and urological interventional supplies, has selected 440 products from 202 companies, according to preliminary results released by the National Healthcare Security Administration on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China's increasingly important role in Middle East energy transition. ecns.cn Electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, and solar cells have become the "New Three" in China's exports. These green sectors also represent highlights in the China-Arab states partnership, with Chinese new energy enterprises increasingly expanding their strategic presence across the region.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Meet Abu Ubaida: Al-Qassam Spokesperson Hudhaifa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout. ummid.com Abu Ubaida, whose real name is reported to be Hudhaifa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout (Abu Ibrahim), served for nearly two decades as the spokesperson of al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

Amina Arshad (2026-01-14). Why Hindu Extremists Are Now Targeting India's Small Christian Community. thinktank.pk In recent years, India has witnessed a troubling surge in religious tensions, with Hindu nationalist groups increasingly directing their aggression toward Christian communities. This shift comes amid a broader wave of majoritarian politics that has already strained relations with Muslim minorities. As of 2026, experts warn that unchecked hate speech and violence could undermine India's …

newarab (2026-01-14). E. Jerusalem schools suspend classes after Israeli restrictions. newarab.com

WSWS (2026-01-14). New Zealand government exploits Auckland fire to slander striking firefighters. wsws.org Government ministers are attempting to criminalise industrial action and intimidate all public sector workers who are fighting against austerity.

Bharat Dogra (2026-01-14). How Better Understanding of History Can Help in Finding the Path of True Progress. globalresearch.ca A widely prevailing myth of history is that humanity necessarily progresses with the passage of time, based mainly on advances in science and technology…

Elizabeth Vos (2026-01-14). Western Media Whitewashes Deadly Riots in Iran. consortiumnews.com As protesters burn Iranian cities, Western media ignores the shocking wave of violence, relying on U.S.-funded NGOs for data. The one-sided portrayal has helped push Trump to the brink of renewed U.S. attacks. By Max Blumenthal and Wyatt Reed The Grayzone…

Joseph Grosso (2026-01-14). Modest Gain, Major Headwinds: The Energy Transition at the Crossroads. counterpunch.org This past November, the United Nations annual Emissions Gap Report found modest progress in the fight against global warming over the past year. Yet there was even a reported catch to that small piece of decent news, namely, the progress is at risk due to the policies of the Trump administration. Overall, the report found

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.

WSWS (2026-01-14). Singers Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews, Neil Young denounce ICE murder, while Golden Globes offers "95 percent cheery pablum" wsws.org Prominent figures in film and music, and sports, have not been shy about condemning the Minneapolis killing.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Fact Check: Plundering of Somnath and other Hindu temples. ummid.com Temple destructions in ancient and medieval India were not primarily a religious phenomenon.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Are Iran's protests different this time around? aljazeera.com The unprecedented convergence of internal and external pressures makes these protests distinct.

Staff (2026-01-14). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 14 January 2026. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 14 January 2026 This discussion centers on the issues of the method in Trump's seeming madness on the world stage, which can be found in his first words on taking office: 'drill baby drill.' As I have noted in my most recent essays on Substack, Trump understands that control of global …

____ (2026-01-14). Mane's Magic Sends Senegal to AFCON Final. devdiscourse.com Sadio Mane delivered a spectacular late-game winner, propelling Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 1-0 victory over Egypt. The match, a tense affair, largely saw Senegal controlling the field while Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, struggled to create opportunities.

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Dutch youth seeks the dao on Wudang. ecns.cn "You have to imagine your feet are rooted in the ground like a tree," said Thomas Vriens, a 24-year-old Dutch musician studying Taoist culture on Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, Hubei province.

Tom Hussain (2026-01-14). Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US 'help' may unleash chaos. scmp.com Washington's Middle East allies are bracing for what they fear could be "catastrophic" consequences if the United States moves militarily against Iran — a possibility US President Donald Trump again dangled this week by promising Iranian protesters that "help is on its way". | Despite Trump's vow of support, analysts warn that even a sustained US air campaign would be unlikely to unseat Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime.

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.

Josh Breiner (2026-01-14). Court delays hearing on petitions to dismiss Ben-Gvir, says government did not address claims. haaretz.com Earlier on Tuesday, Ben-Gvir asked the court to dismiss the petitions outright, arguing that the High Court has no authority to rule on the dismissal of government ministers…

A Guest Author (2026-01-14). Iran: Destabilizing by strangulation. workers.org Joachim Guilliard, a German antiwar activist who runs the German blog Nachgetragen and who has contributed to books about West Asia, wrote the following article Jan. 9, 2026, in his continuing coverage of events in the region. Translated by Tlaxcala and revised by Workers World staff, who maintained Guilliard's notes. . . . |

Raina Lipsitz (2026-01-14). What Scares Establishment Media Most Is Not Socialism But Democracy. fair.org The New York Times ( Much as they did back in 2018, when New Yorkers stunned the political establishment by electing a little-known former bartender named Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Congress, the corporate political press covered the most thrilling Democratic victories of 2025 as if they were largely inexplicable, semi-miraculous flukes. While breathlessly coveri…

APR editor (2026-01-14). FLNKS boycotts Macron-convened Paris talks over future this week. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), one of the main components in New Caledonia's pro-independence Kanak movement, has confirmed it will not take part in a new round of talks in Paris this week called by French President Emmanuel Macron. In mid-December 2025, Macron…

al-monitor (2026-01-14). Ugandans, Iranians turn to messaging app Bitchat in web crackdowns. al-monitor.com By Harshita Mary Varghese, Jaspreet Singh and Aditya SoniJan 14 (Reuters) – A little-known offline messaging app launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has emerged as a key lifeline for Ugandans cut off from the internet ahead of a contentious election that could extend President Yoweri Museveni's four-decade rule.Bitchat has surged to the top of Apple and Google app stores in the African country after clocking more than 28,000 downloads this year, according to research firm Apptopia. That marks a nearly fourfold increase over the previous two months combined.

Editor (2026-01-14). Do the Democrats Have the Guts to Outflank Trump on Defense Industry Looting? scheerpost.com Trump NDAA 2019 Signing Ceremony. Fort Drum Public Affairs, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Les Leopold / Trump has decided that the government should not give money to defense contractors who…

WiBOPM (2026-01-14). Starbucks Workers United: What's next starts February 2, 2026 Join the call! wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser Union Starbucks baristas have taken the world by storm since we began our unfair labor practice strike in November. For every barista on strike, dozens of customers and allies have struck with their wallets, committing not to buy Starbucks. Together, we've built serious consumer pressure on Starbucks to stop …

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Into China's dreamscape beyond the clouds. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of towering, otherworldly sandstone pillars and peaks at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Hunan province, a group of inbound tourists stands transfixed, their eyes soaking in the sweeping, mist-shrouded landscape.

| AFP | (2026-01-14). Russia hits Ukraine power plant. tribune.com.pk Russia pummelled a power plant early Tuesday as it kept up pressure on Ukraine's battered energy system, while unidentified drones hit two oil tankers in the Black Sea. | Four people were killed in Ukraine as Russia fired more than two dozen missiles and hundreds of drones overnight. Moscow has hit Ukraine with daily drone and missile barrages in recent months, targeting energy infrastructure and cutting power and heating in the frigid depths of winter. | Meanwhile, two Greek-owned oil tankers were hit in the Black Sea on Tuesday, one of which was scheduled to load Kazakh oil on Russia's coast, officials said.

WiBOPM (2026-01-14). Postal Workers Demand: ICE Out of Minnesota! January 18, 2026 Rally. wibailoutpeople.org

Amah Mutsun Land Trust (2026-01-14). Friday 2/13: Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations and The Teachings of Plants. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz…

al-monitor (2026-01-14). Iran minister says is no plan for when asked about protests. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday "there is no plan" by Iran to hang people, when asked about the anti-government protests in the Middle Eastern nation."There is no plan for hanging," the foreign minister told Fox News in an interview on the "Special Report with Bret Baier" show. "Hanging is out of the question," he said.According to the Norway-based Iran Human Rights Society, hangings are common in Iranian prisons. (Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Chris Reese)…

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-14). Iran to execute anti-Khamenei protester today, Trump issues stern warning. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As unrest in Iran continues to grow and at least 2,403 people have been reported dead in the last two weeks, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the US will take "very strong action" if protesters are executed. Iran responded angrily, with its national security chief accusing Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being responsible for the deaths of Iranian people. | In an interview with CBS News, Trump did not give details but said the US would react strongly if Iran started hanging protesters. "If they hang them, you're going to see some things," he said. | Soon after…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China's Long March 8A rocket launches new satellite group. ecns.cn The rocket lifted off at 11: 25 pm (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. It successfully placed the payloads, the 18th group of low-orbit internet satellites, into preset orbit.

Theia Chatelle, Truthout. (2026-01-14). Minnesota Greets Trump's ICE Surge With Demonstrations. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minnesota — Tear gas filled the air outside the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on January 9 as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers led two demonstrators away in handcuffs. For hours on Friday, caravans of ICE vehicles passed in front of the pop-up protests, carrying immigrants to be processed for deportation. Amid a mass influx of federal immigration agents to Minnesota, the Whipple building, normally a hub for the Department of Veterans Affairs, has become a staging ground for ICE operations. A group of approximately 20 federal immigration agents stood guard outside the…

Luis Feliz Leon, Portside. (2026-01-14). Amazon's Robot Revolution. popularresistance.org In 2018, Garfield Hylton became a picker at Amazon's BHX4 warehouse in Coventry, a city in the English Midlands. BHX4 is the first stop in a product's journey through Amazon's distribution network. It's a holding facility close to ports and railyards; workers there break down bulk shipments to be distributed to fulfillment centers, where orders are stored, picked, packed, and shipped. Hylton was one of about 2,000 workers at the warehouse, supplying tens of millions of items each year to the United Kingdom and Europe. | The facility, less than ten miles from two major highways and the Birmingham Airport, had once…

Shane Quinn (2026-01-14). Operation Barbarossa, Nazi Germany's Economic Exploitation of the USSR. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published with Global Research in November 2021, focuses on German plans relating to their military attack on the Soviet Union. I've briefly mentioned some forgotten commanders on the German side, such as Adolf Strauss, …

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Chinese AI startup tops global embodied intelligence benchmark. ecns.cn Chinese startup Spirit AI has said that its Spirit v1.5 embodied intelligence foundation model now ranks first according to the RoboChallenge real-world robotics benchmark, surpassing a leading U.S. model.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Trump says 'help is on the way' for Iran protesters. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has said "help is on the way" for anti-government protesters in Iran.

Dr. Gary Null (2026-01-14). Rediscovering Meaning and Purpose in Your Life. globalresearch.ca "The future does not belong to those who are most technologically advanced, but to those who remain most fully human."

Sana Khan (2026-01-14). Pakistan Partners With Trump-Linked Firm on Dollar Stablecoin. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan has signed an agreement with a firm linked to World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture associated with the family of U.S. President Donald Trump, to explore the use of a dollar-pegged stablecoin for cross-border payments, according to a source involved in the deal. The move marks one of the first known instances of a …

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-14). Firing at Indian-origin businessman Jasvir Dhesi's home in Brampton, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Notorious gangster Goldy Dhillon, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has claimed he was behind a shooting outside the home of Canada-based businessman Jasvir Dhesi in Brampton. | The firing happened on January 12 and was caught on camera, circulating widely online. The video shows a man running on an icy surface while shooting towards Dhesi's house. No one was injured. | Dhillon posted on social media saying: "I am Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. I take responsibility for the shooting at Jasvir Dhesi's house in Ontario on 12/01/2026. Dhesi supports our enemies. Anyone who goes…

Staff (2026-01-14). Talk World Radio: Violence in the Media Is Changing Us. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about media and violence. Our guest, Rose A. Dyson, is a media education consultant, scholar, writer, journal editor, public speaker, and activist living in Toronto. She is …

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Aubameyang returns as Gabon lifts team's suspension after AFCON exit. aljazeera.com Star players Aubameyang and Manga are back but the football association will continue its search for a new head coach.

Global Research News (2026-01-14). Selected Articles: The Bush Family and the Mexican Drug Cartel. globalresearch.ca By Jeb Bush is a presidential candidate [was in 2015]. But Jeb is not only the brother of George W. and the son of George …

| Ahtesham Khan | (2026-01-14). Three killed in landslide in Kohat district. tribune.com.pk At least three people were killed on Wednesday when a landslide struck Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district, rescue officials said. | Landslide occurred in the Qamar Killi area on the outskirts of Tehsil Gambat Photo: Express | Landslide occurred in the Qamar Killi area on the outskirts of Tehsil Gambat Photo: Express | According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi, the landslide occurred in the Qamar Killi area on the outskirts of Tehsil Gambat. Initial reports suggested that seven people were trapped under the debris after the collapse. | Rescue 1122 teams were dispatched to the site soon after the…

____ (2026-01-14). Health Sector Headlines: Key Developments in Global Healthcare. devdiscourse.com Vietnam is set to implement a new cigarette excise tax starting in 2027, with plans for incremental hikes to 10,000 dong per pack by 2031 as part of its anti-smoking campaign. The move involves a mix of existing base rates and new levies to phase in over the coming years, according to state media.

| AFP | (2026-01-14). Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular lava display. tribune.com.pk Hawaii's Kilauea was spraying a spectacular fountain of lava on Monday, keeping up its reputation as one of the world's most active volcanoes. | For over a year now, Kilauea has been regularly throwing out thousands of tonnes of molten rock and gases since it burst to life in December 2024. | Volcanologists with the US Geological Survey said the incandescent lava was being hurled more than 1,500 feet (460 meters) into the air, with plumes of smoke and gases rising as high as 20,000 feet (six kilometers). | Eruptions such as this one tend to last around one day, the USGS said, but can still vent up to 100,000 t…

Marcy Winograd (2026-01-14). From Ellison-Let Palestine Live. counterpunch.org CODEPINK co-founders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans call on TikTokers across the world to flood the platform for Palestine to #TakeBackTikTok from billionaire Larry Ellison, the media mogul soon to control TikTok's US app. "We don't have Ellison's billions, his private Hawaiian island or his cushy ties with Trump, but we do have people power

geo.tv (2026-01-14). Trump says US will respond 'strongly ' if Iran hangs protesters. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters, on his return from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 13, 2026. — Reuters"Help is on its way," President Trump tells Iranian protesters.Deaths of 2,403 protesters verified along with 147 govt…

The Canary (2026-01-14). Over 46,000 sign petition opposing Trump's threats to take over Greenland. thecanary.co New polling shows that three-quarters of Americans oppose any US takeover of Greenland. And now, more than 46,000 people have signed a MoveOn Civic Action petition demanding the Trump administration stop threatening to annex the island. Trump told reporters on Air Force One that: one way or the other, we are going to have Greenland. […] | By

UMMID (2026-01-14). UPSC makes face authentication at exam centers mandatory. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made face authentication at exam centers compulsory for all candidates.

newarab (2026-01-14). Iraqi officials arrest man wanted by Australian police. newarab.com Australian Federal Police Commissioner

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). U.S. eases Nvidia H200 chip exports to China. ecns.cn The U.S. government announced on Tuesday it would resume shipments of Nvidia's H200 chips to Chinese customers.

newarab (2026-01-14). Lebanon announces Paris conference to support army. newarab.com In a statement, the presidency said the date and venue of the conference had been decided, though participating countries have not yet been finalised. | President

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Man sentenced to death in first trial for murder of ex-girlfriend. ecns.cn A Chinese man surnamed Li was sentenced to death in a first-instance trial for the murder of his 22-year-old former girlfriend, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Anqing Intermediate People's Court.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). As hate spirals in India, Hindu extremists turn to Christian targets. aljazeera.com Anti-Muslim violence has soared for more than a decade under Indian PM Modi. Now, Christians face the brunt, too.

| AFP | (2026-01-14). Second inferno bar owner held in Switzerland. tribune.com.pk The French co-owner of a Swiss bar which went up in flames during New Year celebrations has been forbidden from leaving the country, the cantonal authorities said on Tuesday. | The court in the southwestern Wallis canton said it had imposed the travel ban on Jessica Moretti, who along with her husband Jacques owned Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, as an alternative to pre-trial detention "due to the risk of flight". | It comes a day after Jacques Moretti was detained as part of the investigation into the blaze, which killed 40 people and wounded 116 after ripping through the packed bar…

al-monitor (2026-01-14). Italy urges its citizens to leave Iran because of security concerns. al-monitor.com ROME, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Italy has strongly renewed an appeal to its citizens to leave Iran because of the security situation in the country, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.There are around 600 Italians in Iran, most of them in the Tehran area, it added.With Iran's leadership trying to quell the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters.

Simón Rodríguez (2026-01-14). An LGBTQ+ Win in the Dominican Republic Comes Under Fire. nacla.org Despite the recent decriminalization of same-sex relationships in the armed forces and police, the ruling is being attacked by the right-wing government and its allies.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Asteroid 2005 UK1 to fly within 0.08 AU of Earth Today. ummid.com Asteroid 2005 UK1, nicknamed nickname planet killer because of its huge size, will fly within 0.08 astronomical units AU, or sun-Earth distances) of Earth today i.e. Monday January 12, 2026.

____ (2026-01-14). Trump Signals Easing Tensions Amid Iran Protests. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the fatalities in Iran's government crackdown on nationwide protests are reportedly decreasing. He believes there are no current plans for large-scale executions by Tehran, even as tensions continue between the United States and Iran.

Ryan Black (2026-01-14). 'ICE Has Gone Rogue': Khanna Demands Arrest, Prosecution of Jonathan Ross for Murder of Renee Good. progressivehub.net BRAD REED | COMMON DREAMS…

Skwawkbox (2026-01-14). Tommy Robinson deletes 'gay sex ad' attack after user points out YouTube ads personalised. thecanary.co Far-right agitator 'Tommy Robinson' has embarrassingly deleted an X post attacking Keir Starmer for potential plans to restrict the social media platform. Robinson took a screenshot of a YouTube ad offering "GAY LOVE…NO AGE LIMIT" and used it to claim that Starmer: wants to control X because he fears it. User @EFCevie pointed out in […] | By

al-monitor (2026-01-14). Khamenei: ruthless revolutionary facing biggest test. al-monitor.com Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei, a pillar of its theocratic system since the inception of the Islamic revolution, has seen off a succession of crises throughout his rule with a mixture of repression and strategic manoeuvring but now could be facing his biggest challenge.Khamenei, now 86, has dominated Iran for the last three-and-a-half decades since taking on…

Various (2026-01-14). (Statements): Solidarity with Iranian protesters! links.org.au Statements in solidarity with Iranian protesters from Socialist Alliance (Australia), Partido Lakas ng Masa (The Philippines) and Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Macklin Good's killing sparks protests at over 1,000 places in United States. ummid.com The brutal daylight killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests at more than 1,000 places in United States (USA).

WSWS (2026-01-14). "I wish we could pull everybody together and do a general strike" —New York City nurses speak out on their struggle second day into strike. wsws.org The strike raises the necessity for its expansion into a unified movement against social inequality, bringing the organized power of the working class into direct conflict with the financial oligarchy, which is centered in New York City and has the Trump administration at its head.

UMMID (2026-01-14). Cong-BJP, AIMIM-BJP alliances rock 2026 Maharashtra Civic Elections. ummid.com The ongoing elections in Maharashtra for the Municipal bodies have been rocked by, what is being termed, as 'unholy' alliances between arch-rivals Congress and BJP, and Owaisi's AIMIM and BJP.

UMMID (2026-01-14). KEAM 2026 application underway, Last date January 31. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has started through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in from January 05, 2026 receiving Online Application for KEAM 2026.

Abla Kandalaft (2026-01-14). The Cradle is a 'one-stop shop for all things West Asia'. thecanary.co The term "Middle East" is a construction originating from Eurocentric discourse and reflects a colonial perspective. The term "West Asia" is increasingly replacing it, which both centres the peoples of the region and more accurately reflects the shifting dynamics. The Cradle, aptly named after the region's historical appellation as the cradle of civilisation, is possibly […] | By

Adriaan Alsema (2026-01-14). Pegasus: Colombia's justice minister says military hacked his phone. colombiareports.com Colombia's justice minister said that evidence suggests that the Defense Ministry used Israeli spyware Pegasus to hack his phone in the second half of last year. In a post on social media platform X, acting Justice Minister Andres Idarraga said that his phone was hacked while he was investigating corruption in the military as President …

Shawgi Tell (2026-01-14). Can Charter Schools Be Meaningfully Reformed? dissidentvoice.org Charter schools are the main form of school privatization in the United States. As such, they have never been part of a true organic grass-roots movement, that is, they have always been part of a top-down neoliberal agenda right from the start. This is why, for example, about 95% of charter schools have not been …

| AFP | (2026-01-14). Trump warns Iran of 'very strong action' if protestors hanged. tribune.com.pk President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in Iran started hanging people in their crackdown on a popular uprising against the government. | "We will take very strong action if they do such a thing," he told CBS News in an interview, when asked about hangings potentially beginning on Wednesday. | "When they start killing thousands of people ⚪ and now you're telling me about hanging. We'll see how that's going to work out for them," Trump said in a video clip released online. | REPORTER: Do you have a message for the leaders of Iran?@POTUS: "The message is th…

Immigrant Rights (2026-01-14). Many Murdered by ICE Remembered during March through Sacramento. indybay.org Protesters marched from Capitol Park to Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento during an anti-ICE demonstration on January 10th.

newarab (2026-01-14). 'Imminent US strikes' on Iran cause MENA flight chaos. newarab.com International airlines are beginning to suspend flights to Iran as rhetoric from Washington raises fears of a Among some of the Passenger planes travelling with…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China experiences brief warm spell before cold snap returns. ecns.cn Temperatures have rebounded across much of China in recent days, bringing dry and unusually mild weather to large parts of the country in mid-January. However, forecasters warn the warmth will be short-lived, with a sharp temperature drop and renewed cold expected soon.

The Canary (2026-01-14). MPs are weaponising the UK's love of dogs to defend a doomed hunting industry. thecanary.co Protect the Wild has condemned a series of claims that MPs made in Parliament last week, warning that as a ban on trail hunting draws closer, defenders of the hunting industry are cynically weaponising foxhound welfare. During a Commons debate on rural communities on 7 January, MPs Mark Pritchard, Geoffrey Clifton-Brown and Joy Morrissey all […] | By

WSWS (2026-01-14). Trump attack on Fed chief sparks deep concern in financial institutions. wsws.org Fearing the consequences of Trump's actions, central bankers from around the world have declared their "full solidarity" with Jerome Powell.

Andrew Korybko (2026-01-14). Why'd the US Signal Support for NATO Troops in Ukraine? globalresearch.ca It might be a negotiating tactic to pressure Russia into concessions on its maximalist goals in the conflict as a quid pro quo for not reprioritizing Russia's containment over China's by extending Article 5 to NATO states' troops in Ukraine …

Jason Villarruel, People's World. (2026-01-14). Nurses In Ithaca Fight Union-Busting Ahead Of NLRB Election. popularresistance.org Ithaca, NY -On a frigid December morning a week before Christmas, Cayuga United—a nurses' union at Cayuga Medical Center—held a rally on the front steps of the Ithaca Town Hall. Angela Grupe, a nurse at CMC, spoke to the crowd of community supporters gathered around. | "So, we've all seen it before: The abusive relationship where one person has all the control. One person gets to make all the decisions; one person takes advantage of the other to benefit themselves. And when the abused finally tries to advocate for themselves, the abuser uses threats, lies, and manipulation to get their way. Today, the…

infobrics (2026-01-14). Sharika Enterprises Signs MoU with Russia's Engineering Center Energoservice to Modernise India's Power Grid. infobrics.org In a strategic move aimed at enhancing India's power grid reliability and accelerating its digital transformation, Sharika Enterprises Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Russian engineering firm Engineering Center Energoservice…

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Unsung US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies, aged 86. aljazeera.com Colvin's arrest for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus helped ignite the modern civil rights movement.

Karuna kumari Kandregula (2026-01-14). When children disclose abuse, families in rural Andhra Pradesh, India, often respond with silence. globalvoices.org

____ (2026-01-14). SC plea questions 30-year old delay in executing Delhi Rent Act of 1995. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com (HT, 14.1.26)Supreme Court issues Notice to Central Government to explain 30-yr delay by the Executive in Notifying Delhi Rent Act, 1995 despite Presidential approval. NDH 9.3.26. Case title: Shobha Aggarwal vs. UOI. This is not a PIL but a writ petitionOwners welcome SC order |

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Elderly care economy to get a fillip. ecns.cn Targeting over 310 million citizens aged 60 and above, the measures aim to cultivate a thriving silver economy by empowering businesses, boosting consumption, and integrating advanced technology, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Tuesday.E-commerce platforms and large supermarkets need to better match the supply and demand of elderly care services, the measures added.

| AFP | (2026-01-14). 'Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025'. tribune.com.pk Hate speech against minorities, including Muslims and Christians, in India rose by 13 per cent in 2025, with most incidents occurring in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a Washington-based research group said on Tuesday. | India Hate Lab documented 1,318 instances of what it called hate speech in 2025, up from 1,165 in 2024 and 668 in 2023, at events such as political rallies, religious processions, protest marches and cultural gatherings. | Of that number, 1,164 incidents occurred in states and union territories governed by the BJP, either direc…

newarab (2026-01-14). Why US gave Lebanon's Muslim Brotherhood harshest terror tag. newarab.com The The group said Wednesday that the decision by US President

UMMID (2026-01-14). US Withdraws from UN Agencies, India Can Step in. ummid.com Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("One Earth, One Family, One Future"), India can amplify Southern priorities with inclusivity and balance.

Rayyan Ahmed (2026-01-14). Why Trump's China Tariffs Couldn't Slow the Growth Engine. thinktank.pk The United States escalated its trade confrontation with China through aggressive tariffs, aiming to curb Beijing's export dominance, reduce the bilateral trade deficit, and pressure China into economic concessions. Despite these measures—including high duties that reached significant levels on many Chinese goods—China not only weathered the storm but achieved remarkable resilience. The country's trade surplus …

____ (2026-01-14). Frozen Time Capsule: Ice Age Wolf's Meal Unlocks Woolly Rhino Secrets. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking scientific advancement, researchers have successfully recovered the genome of a woolly rhinoceros from the fossilized remains of an Ice Age wolf puppy.

Agence France-Presse (2026-01-14). Uganda shuts down internet as Museveni seeks to extend 40-year rule. scmp.com Ugandan authorities shut down internet access nationwide on Tuesday, two days ahead of elections in which President Yoweri Museveni has overseen a crackdown on the opposition as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule. | The 81-year-old leader, who once said African rulers should not overstay their time in office, was widely expected to win a seventh term on Thursday due to his total control over state and security bodies.

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Greenland rejects Washington's takeover threat. ecns.cn The US desire to take over Greenland cannot be accepted under any circumstances, said Greenland's government on Monday.

| AFP | (2026-01-14). Seoul's tie hopes 'pipe dream'. tribune.com.pk North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister on Tuesday dismissed hopes for improved relations with Seoul as a "pipe dream", and demanded an apology over an alleged drone incursion from the South. | "As far as Seoul's various hope-filled wild dreams called 'repair of DPRK-ROK relations' are concerned, they all can never come true," Kim Yo Jong said in a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, using the acronyms for the official names of both countries. | Pyongyang said over the weekend that it shot down a drone near the North Korean city of Kaesong in early January after it crossed…

JUDY (2026-01-14). Israel, From Genocide to Self-Destruction. portside.org Israel, From Genocide to Self-Destruction |

Zack Linly (2026-01-14). Trump Threatens Minnesota With 'DAY OF RECKONING AND RETRIBUTION' In Response To ICE Shooting Fallout. newsone.com

____ (2026-01-14). Unveiling the Allegations: Costa Rican Activist Accused in Presidential Plot. devdiscourse.com Stella Chinchilla, a notable Costa Rican activist, has denied claims of plotting an assassination against President Rodrigo Chaves, dismissing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated.

United World International (2026-01-14). An alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt to confront the "coming storms" in the Middle East. uwidata.com Mohammed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt The Middle East appears poised for major alliances that will leave their mark on regional balances and the prospects for resolving long-standing issues in the region. Informed sources have revealed that Türkiye is seeking to become a member of a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. These …

Elon is a Con (2026-01-14). Sunnyvale Says No ICE/No War. indybay.org Jan 10 quickly turned into a national day of action after Rachel Good, a community observer, was murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. In Sunnyvale CA, a regular protest held every Saturday at 2pm had a special theme.

HG (2026-01-14). Whistleblower allegedly leaks personal information on 4,500 ICE agents. thecanary.co An anonymous whistleblower from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has allegedly leaked the personal information of 4,500 ICE and border patrol agents after the cold-blooded murder of Renee Nicole Good. The information was leaked to ICE List — an open journalistic project created by Crust News. It aims to collect and share information that will hold […] | By

| Reuters | (2026-01-14). Death penalty sought for South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol. tribune.com.pk South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. | South Korea last handed down a death sentence in 2016, but has not executed anyone since 1997. | In closing arguments at the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday, a prosecutor said investigators confirmed the existence of a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed to keep Yoon in power. | "Yoon…claims to have committed emergenc…

Kenn Orphan (2026-01-14). The Glee You See From Fascists About State Violence is a Sexual Fetish. counterpunch.org There is a psychology at the root of what we are seeing behind the behavior MAGA fascists and far-right media these past few weeks that isn't being addressed. One which is behind how they so openly defend the murder of an unarmed woman. Or how they cheer on the Trump regime's imperialistic fever dreams. And

| Web Desk | (2026-01-14). Gold, silver hit record highs in global and local markets. tribune.com.pk Global and local gold and silver prices surged to historic highs on Wednesday, driven by strong international bullion market gains. | In the international market, spot gold rose 1% to $4,632.03 per ounce by 0715 GMT after hitting a record high of $4,639.42 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery climbed 0.9% to $4,639.50. | In Pakistan's local market, the price of gold per tola jumped by Rs4,300 to a record Rs486,162, while the price per 10 grams increased by Rs3,687 to Rs416,805. | Read: Gold prices rise despite global dip | Silver prices also registered sharp gains. Spot silver jumped 3…

geo.tv (2026-01-14). US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists. geo.tv Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood hold Jordanian flags and chant slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman, Jordan, April 13, 2018. The placard reads: "Jerusalem our capital". — ReutersThe United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian,…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). China's 'digital valley' reports computing power surge in 2025. ecns.cn A total of 50 data centers have been built or are under construction in the province, which is also home to a national computing network node that has attracted 48 service providers."ÄÄ"ÄÄFixed-asset investments in computing facilities exceeded 22 billion yuan (about 3.14 billion U.S.

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Mainland vows stringent countermeasures against diehard Taiwan separatists. ecns.cn In response, Zhu stated that Taiwan is part of China, and anyone who endangers the country's sovereignty, security, or developmeThe more frenzied "Taiwan independence" separatists become as they head down a dead-end path, the stronger the countermeasures against them will be, a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.nt interests will face punishment under national law.

aljazeera (2026-01-14). Africa Cup of Nations: Semi-finals. aljazeera.com We're at the semi-final stage at the Africa Cup of Nations, where the margins are tighter and the pressure is growing.

Skwawkbox (2026-01-14). Exclusive: Michael Rosen comments on manufactured outrage over school uninviting MP. thecanary.co Author, poet, and national treasure Michael Rosen has faced repeated attempts by the Israel lobby to cancel him. He has been targeted even though — or especially because — he is Jewish. Rosen has spoken exclusively to Skwawkbox about the furore manufactured by the Israel lobby around the decision of a Bristol school to cancel […] | By

al-monitor (2026-01-14). UK police admit over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. al-monitor.com UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League football match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, as calls mounted for the under-fire local chief constable to be sacked.West Midlands Police and its chief constable Craig Guildford have been under mounting pressure about how they came to the decision, which sparked political outrage in Britain and Israel.

Bernard Hourcade (2026-01-14). The Inevitable Transition in Iran. juancole.com Guest Editor Fariba Amini writes: : | I was going to write an article on the recent events in Iran, but in all honesty, my pen did not allow me. With the internet shut down in Iran, we have yet few images, but the news of hundreds killed breaks one's heart. Blood is pouring onto Iran's sidewalks. | Violence has been unprecedented on both sides, even though the protest started peacefully. | The Islamic Republic of Iran in its entirety is to be blamed, no question. Corruption, mismanagement, theft, suppression and the fall of the toman, have led to massive protests all over Iran. Sanctions of course have not…

WSWS (2026-01-14). Trump doubles down on threat to seize Greenland, as Danish Foreign Minister set for talks in Washington. wsws.org Trump's seizure of Greenland would spell the end of NATO, an outcome the European powers are desperately trying to avoid because they are not yet ready militarily to act independently without US support.

| Fiaz Mehmood | (2026-01-14). IHC orders Practice and Procedure Rules made public in 48 hours. tribune.com.pk Islamabad High Court Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Wednesday ordered that the High Court's Practice and Procedure Rules be uploaded on the court's website within 48 hours and that copies be provided to the Islamabad High Court and district bar associations. | The directive was issued during a case hearing when the court asked a lawyer about the Practice and Procedure Rules. The petitioner's lawyer said he was unaware of the details of the rules and was submitting an application to obtain them. | "We framed those High Court rules which we ourselves did not receive," Justice Kayani remarked. "I am a judge and…

ecns.cn (2026-01-14). Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle set to surpass 10-trillion-yuan GDP after China's 6-year blueprint. ecns.cn On the first working day of 2026, Chongqing held the conference on enhancing the development capacity of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. With senior local Party, government, and departmental leaders in attendance, the "first meeting of the new year" of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle unveiled a new development blueprint, following six years of national-level promotion and implementation.

Abby Zimet (2026-01-14). One People, Realm, Leader: But Don't Call Them Nazis. commondreams.org

newarab (2026-01-14). Naomi Klein, Sally Rooney back pro-Palestine UK hunger strikers. newarab.com Dozens of scholars and authors have declared their support for pro-Palestinian Writers including Naomi Klein, Angela Davis and

UMMID (2026-01-14). US may lose its voting right in United Nations. ummid.com The United States (USA) is at the risk of losing its voting right in the United Nations (UN) because of non-payment of its dues.

newleftreview (2026-01-14). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.

| Aftab Khan | (2026-01-14). Boat capsizes near Keti Bandar, one dead and one missing. tribune.com.pk At least one person has died and another remains missing after a boat capsized near Keti Bandar in Sindh, police and maritime officials said on Wednesday. | The accident occurred near Keti Bandar when a boat carrying eight people overturned in rough sea conditions. The passengers had travelled from Karachi to hunt birds and fish in the area, officials said. | Local fishermen rushed to the scene after learning of the incident and managed to rescue six people alive. Two people were initially reported missing after the boat overturned due to what officials described as strong waves and bad weather. | According to…

WSWS (2026-01-14). Rightward shift rips apart the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance. wsws.org From the outset, the party's programme, policies and election promises were based on a fundamental lie: It presented itself as an anti-war party and a party of social justice, but defended the capitalist system that produces war and social inequality, and allied itself with the parties defending capitalist rule.

JUDY (2026-01-14). Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push To Investigate ICE Shooting Victim's Widow. portside.org Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push To Investigate ICE Shooting Victim's Widow |

WiBOPM (2026-01-14). Minneapolis: Activists call for 'ICE Out' day of no work, school or shopping January 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org News Link: tinyurl.com/2dn4d673 BREAKING: Minneapolis labor, faith, and community leads have joined to call for a general strike on Friday, Jan 23rd — no work, no school, and no shopping! They are demanding ICE out of MN, justice for Renee Nicole Good, and an end to all ICE terror. Labor On the Line SEIU Local …

Eric Toussaint (2026-01-14). The new doctrine of US international policy under Trump: Neo-fascism at the helm of the world's leading military power. links.org.au Éric Toussaint analyses Trump's National Security Strategy document, placing it in its historical, economic and ideological context.

independentaustralia.net (2026-01-14). From coding to consulting: Running your business on the move. independentaustralia.net

Rima Najjar (2026-01-14). From Adelaide to Britain: The Orwellian Twist — Zionist Institutions Silence Palestine in the Name of Protecting Expression. globalresearch.ca institutional and procedural: codes of conduct, antisemitism definitions, grant "probity," and compliance frameworks. These mechanisms are attractive because they recode anti-Palestine politics as governance. …

WSWS (2026-01-14). SEIU cancels 5-day strike at KPC Health facilities in California. wsws.org The SEIU-UHW West bureaucracy announced a tentative agreement on January 10 and called off the strike—just two days before 15,000 nurses in New York City launched what has become the largest nurses' strike in the city's history.

Center for Biological Diversity (2026-01-14). Trump Proposes Opening Over 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands to Drilling, Fracking. indybay.org BAKERSFIELD, Calif., January 12, 2026 — The Trump administration today released plans to open more than 1 million acres of public lands and mineral rights to oil and gas drilling and fracking in Southern California and the Central Valley, Central Coast and Bay Area.

Reuters (2026-01-14). At least 4 migrants have died in US immigration custody since start of 2026. scmp.com Four migrants died while in custody of US immigration authorities over the first 10 days of ‚2026, according to government press releases, a loss of life that followed record detention deaths last year under US President Donald Trump. | The deaths included two migrants from Honduras, one from Cuba and another from Cambodia, and occurred from January 3-9, according to US Immigration and ‚Å Customs Enforcement (ICE).

| AFP | (2026-01-14). Sugary drinks, alcohol should cost more: WHO. tribune.com.pk Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding. | The WHO said consistently low taxes on the products in most countries were fuelling obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancers. | "Weak tax systems are allowing harmful products to remain cheap while health systems face mounting financial pressure from preventable non-communicable diseases," the UN health agency said. | The organisation said that while such drinks generate billions of dollars in profit, governments captur…

Mark J Willière (2026-01-14). Can Europe Really Stop Trump from Taking Greenland? thinktank.pk In the volatile arena of 2026 international politics, Greenland has emerged as a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump's assertive foreign agenda. With its vast untapped resources—rare earth minerals critical for tech and defense, plus untapped oil and gas reserves—the Arctic territory's strategic value has intensified amid great-power competition involving Russia and China. Greenland's Prime …

rhc-admin (2026-01-14). Exposición Reencuentro con los Maestros por aniversario de la Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro. radiohc.cu La Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro, en la capital cubana, inauguró la exposición Reencuentro con los Maestros, como parte del programa de celebraciones por el aniversario 208 de su fundación. | Conformada por 30 retratos hechos por los estudiantes del nivel medio de la Academia que oscilan entre los 15 y 17 años de edad, la exposición en esta ocasión es un homenaje a las personalidades del Arte y la Intelectualidad que han marcado pautas en el ámbito cultural del país, ya sea dentro de las artes visuales, como de la musica, danza, y el cine. | ´Es muy importante que los estudiantes conozcan…

Staff (2026-01-14). Rosabel Gamón Verde: La justicia como vocación de vida. cubadebate.cu Rosabel Gamón Verde acaba de asumir la conducción del Ministerio de Justicia de Cuba, y habla del desafío con la misma firmeza con que, los viernes, participa en trabajos voluntarios limpiando la cuadra junto a sus compañeros. Para ella, la ejemplaridad se consolida con la práctica cotidiana.

Pedro Manuel Otero (2026-01-14). Trump dinamita consenso latinoamericano y caribeño como Zona de Paz. radiohc.cu En este, su segundo mandato en la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump ha decidido dinamitar uno de los consensos políticos más importantes que construyó América Latina en la última década: la Proclama de la CELAC que declaró a la región como zona de paz. | Esa declaración, adoptada en 2014 por los jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de América Latina y el Caribe, comprometía a los países a resolver sus controversias por vías pacíficas, respetar estrictamente la soberanía y renunciar al uso o a la amenaza del uso de la fuerza en la región. | No era un tratado jurídico con mecanismos de sanción, pero sí una poderosa toma de posici…

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Incendio de gran magnitud afectó zona en provincia cubana de Matanzas. radiohc.cu Un incendio de grandes proporciones afectó en las últimas horas varios kilómetros de mangle en torno al Reparto 'Armando Mestre', en la zona conocida como El Naranjal, en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas. | De acuerdo con información difundida por el periódico Girón a través de sus redes sociales, las llamas comenzaron cerca del estadio 'Victoria de Girón' y se extendieron hasta las inmediaciones de la Circunvalación, elevando una intensa luz anaranjada al cielo nocturno. | Aunque la extensión frontal del fuego ha disminuido, vecinos del área afirmaron que la proximidad de las llamas a los edificios res…

rhc-admin (2026-01-14). Exposición Reencuentro con los Maestros por aniversario de la Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro. radiohc.cu La Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro, en la capital cubana, inauguró la exposición Reencuentro con los Maestros, como parte del programa de celebraciones por el aniversario 208 de su fundación. | Conformada por 30 retratos hechos por los estudiantes del nivel medio de la Academia que oscilan entre los 15 y 17 años de edad, la exposición en esta ocasión es un homenaje a las personalidades del Arte y la Intelectualidad que han marcado pautas en el ámbito cultural del país, ya sea dentro de las artes visuales, como de la musica, danza, y el cine. | ´Es muy importante que los estudiantes conozcan…

Staff (2026-01-14). Rosabel Gamón Verde: La justicia como vocación de vida. cubadebate.cu Rosabel Gamón Verde acaba de asumir la conducción del Ministerio de Justicia de Cuba, y habla del desafío con la misma firmeza con que, los viernes, participa en trabajos voluntarios limpiando la cuadra junto a sus compañeros. Para ella, la ejemplaridad se consolida con la práctica cotidiana.

Staff (2026-01-14). Incendio de gran magnitud afectó zona de mangle en localidad El Naranjal, en la provincia de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Un incendio de grandes proporciones afectó en las últimas horas varios kilómetros de mangle en torno al Reparto Armando Mestre, en la zona conocida como El Naranjal, en la provincia de Matanzas, de acuerdo con información difundida por el periódico Girón a través de sus redes sociales.

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Bailarín cubano Patricio Revé en el Royal Ballet de Londres. radiohc.cu El Royal Ballet de Londres incorporó este martes al talentoso cubano Patricio Revé a su cuerpo de danza, como bailarín principal para la temporada 2026-2027. | El joven hizo su debut como artista invitado con la compañía en mayo de 2025, en el papel principal de Romeo junto a Natalia Osipova en 'Romeo y Julieta', y desde entonces ha aparecido en Osipova/Linbury en noviembre, presentó la compañía en sus redes sociales. | Para él, actuar junto a artistas tan increíbles y ser parte de esta histórica empresa es un honor.Agradezco a todos los bailarines y personal que me han hecho tan bienvenido", amplía la publicació…

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Incendio de gran magnitud afectó zona en provincia cubana de Matanzas. radiohc.cu Un incendio de grandes proporciones afectó en las últimas horas varios kilómetros de mangle en torno al Reparto 'Armando Mestre', en la zona conocida como El Naranjal, en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas. | De acuerdo con información difundida por el periódico Girón a través de sus redes sociales, las llamas comenzaron cerca del estadio 'Victoria de Girón' y se extendieron hasta las inmediaciones de la Circunvalación, elevando una intensa luz anaranjada al cielo nocturno. | Aunque la extensión frontal del fuego ha disminuido, vecinos del área afirmaron que la proximidad de las llamas a los edificios res…

Dalia Reyes (2026-01-14). Universidad Central, ratificar la excelencia, el mayor homenaje a Fidel en su Centenario. radiohc.cu Ratificar la condición de excelencia en el año que comienza es el propósito mayor de directivos, claustro, trabajadores y alumnos de la Universidad Central en el año que comienza. | La casa de altos estudios cuenta con más de 3 mil alumnos en el curso diurno, y unos 4 mil en cursos por encuentro, con 51 carreras universitarias, 23 programas doctorales, 44 programas de maestría, con más de 20 mil maestrantes, doctorantes, diplomados y jóvenes formados en otros cursos. | Una institución que, a pesar de serias dificultades sigue construyendo el futuro de la formación de los profesionales de la región central del paí…

Pedro Manuel Otero (2026-01-14). Trump dinamita consenso latinoamericano y caribeño como Zona de Paz. radiohc.cu En este, su segundo mandato en la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump ha decidido dinamitar uno de los consensos políticos más importantes que construyó América Latina en la última década: la Proclama de la CELAC que declaró a la región como zona de paz. | Esa declaración, adoptada en 2014 por los jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de América Latina y el Caribe, comprometía a los países a resolver sus controversias por vías pacíficas, respetar estrictamente la soberanía y renunciar al uso o a la amenaza del uso de la fuerza en la región. | No era un tratado jurídico con mecanismos de sanción, pero sí una poderosa toma de posici…

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). Bailarín cubano Patricio Revé en el Royal Ballet de Londres. radiohc.cu El Royal Ballet de Londres incorporó este martes al talentoso cubano Patricio Revé a su cuerpo de danza, como bailarín principal para la temporada 2026-2027. | El joven hizo su debut como artista invitado con la compañía en mayo de 2025, en el papel principal de Romeo junto a Natalia Osipova en 'Romeo y Julieta', y desde entonces ha aparecido en Osipova/Linbury en noviembre, presentó la compañía en sus redes sociales. | Para él, actuar junto a artistas tan increíbles y ser parte de esta histórica empresa es un honor.Agradezco a todos los bailarines y personal que me han hecho tan bienvenido", amplía la publicació…

Staff (2026-01-14). Cuando àÅfrica llamó, Cuba respondió. cubadebate.cu En el marco del encuentro nombrado "A 60 años de la Conferencia Tricontinental", que tiene lugar estos días de enero de 2026 en la Universidad de La Habana, el evento fue espacio coherente para la conferencia magistral que impartieron el Comandante del Ejército Rebelde, Víctor Dreke Cruz y la Dra. Ana Morales Varela, sobre nuestras misiones solidarias en el hermano continente africano.

Martha Rios (2026-01-14). ALBA-TCP expresa respaldo a Raúl Castro, Díaz-Canel y al pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América — Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) expresó este martes su respaldo al líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, al presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y al pueblo y al Gobierno de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El ente multinacional declaró en un comunicado emitido esta jornada, su acompañamiento a Cuba "en la justa defensa de su soberanía e independencia, sustentada en el ejercicio legítimo del derecho a la libre determinación". | El ALBA-TCP reiteró que la Carta de las Naciones Unidas constituye el fundamento de la convi…

Sana Khan (2026-01-14). France Risks 'Danger Zone' if Budget Deficit Exceeds 5% in 2026, ECB's Villeroy Warns. moderndiplomacy.eu France could breach a critical fiscal threshold if its budget deficit surpasses 5% of GDP in 2026, ECB policymaker and Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau warned on Wednesday. Speaking on BFMTV, Villeroy described such a scenario as the "red zone" for international lenders, signaling heightened borrowing costs and investor scrutiny. Political uncertainty …

Staff (2026-01-14). ALBA-TCP reafirma su apoyo a Cuba y condena la injerencia externa. cubadebate.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA-TCP) expresó en un comunicado oficial su más firme respaldo al pueblo y al Gobierno de Cuba, así como a su presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y al General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, en la defensa de la soberanía e independencia de la isla.

A A (2026-01-14). Il Rubicone è stato attraversato. Il paradigma nichilista e anti-valori del Team Trump. strategic-culture.su Quando la posa morale viene apertamente e trionfalmente ostentata come una finzione, i giovani cristiani che prendono sul serio se stessi diventano ribelli. | Segue nostro Infine, un atto di vera e propria aggressione da parte di Trump e del suo team — il sequestro del presidente Maduro in un fulmineo attacco militare notturno — ha portato il 2026 a un momento cruciale. Un momento cruciale non solo per l'America Latina, ma pe…

newleftreview (2026-01-14). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.

Umair Irfan, Vox (2026-01-14). Why almost none of the homes burned in LA have been rebuilt since last year's fires. grist.org

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