(2026-01-25). Gaza — 745,000 students denied their right to education. thecanary.co 
The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, has warned that Palestinian refugee education is under escalating and systematic attack. This is specially true in the case of Gaza. He described the situation as one of the most serious blows to the future of Palestinian generations. Lazzarini […] | By
(2026-01-25). Aid by permission: How Israel's NGO ban is reshaping life and survival in Gaza. juancole.com By Hassan Abo Qamar, — | On Jan. 1, Israel revoked the licenses of 37 international and local humanitarian organizations in Gaza, in an attempt to force them to end their operations in the region by March. While organizations are still operating for now, the move is affecting the groups' access to supplies and is already impacting daily life in Gaza. Organizations that have provided the foundations of civilian survival—health care, food distribution, water and sanitation, shelter, education, and psychological support[mdash…
(2026-01-25). 5,000+ children in Gaza are at risk of death due to a shortage of medicine and treatment. thecanary.co 
Mohammed Abu Aisha, director of the Medical Relief Society in the Gaza Strip, has warned of a worsening health crisis. He confirmed that children are dying every day due to disease and lack of treatment. Thousands of children are suffering from serious health conditions that require treatment outside Gaza. However, the occupation continues to block […] | By
(2026-01-25). Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, US envoys discuss Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, while an Israeli drone wounded four others in Gaza City, local health authorities said. | Medics said Israeli fire killed at least two people in the Tuffah neighbourhood east of Gaza City, while a 41-year-old man was killed by Israeli forces in Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave. | Earlier, medical workers said an Israeli drone exploded on the rooftop of a multi-floor building in Gaza City, wounding four civilians in the street nearby. | Meanwhile, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner urged Israeli Prime Minis…
(2026-01-25). Israeli Supreme Court hearing on press access to Gaza looms RSF and CPJ call for action. asiapacificreport.nz 
Reporters Without Borders A decisive hearing before the Israeli Supreme Court on whether the press will have independent access to Gaza is due to take place tomorrow. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will be participating as amici curiae and call on the member states of the Media Freedom Coalition…
(2026-01-25). Gaza riviera and the scenario of segregation and exclusion. thecanary.co 
What is today referred to as the "Gaza Riviera" or "New Gaza" is not merely an urban vision or deferred development plan. It is a comprehensive project that redefines land, people, and urban life through the near-total exclusion of Palestinians and their political reality. The project has been promoted through sleek presentations and referenced by […] | By
(2026-01-25). US special envoys in Israel to discuss future of Gaza, sources tell Reuters. al-monitor.com By Emily Rose and Steve HollandJERUSALEM, Jan 24 (Reuters) – U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Israel on Saturday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mainly to discuss Gaza, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters. The U.S. on Thursday announced plans for a "New Gaza" rebuilt from scratch, to include residential towers, data centres and seaside resorts, part of President Donald Trump's push to advance an Israel-Hamas ceasefire shaken by repeated violations.
(2026-01-25). US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase. newarab.com 
(2026-01-25). Trump sent envoys Witkoff and Kushner to ensure Netanyahu delay opening Rafah. haaretz.com One goal of Trump's Board of Peace is to make the lives of Palestinians in Gaza, who are suffering from the ravages of winter, including freezing temperatures, fierce winds and flooding in around their tents, more tolerable as quickly as possible…
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-25). Venezuela Reaches Nearly 20,000 Migrant Repatriations, US Resumes Extrajudicial Killings – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-25). Venezuela Reaches Nearly 20,000 Migrant Repatriations, US Resumes Extrajudicial Killings – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
truthout.org (2026-01-25). With Donroe Doctrine, Trump Threatens to Export His Brand of Authoritarianism
Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS) is the crudest articulation yet of his authoritarian nationalist project. It promises to smash the so-called rules-based international order Washington has superintended since the end of the Cold War.
ibtimes.co.uk (2026-01-25). missing titleTrump has claimed that a previously undisclosed American military capability, which he called the 'Discombobulator', played a decisive role in the early‑January operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, asserting it rendered advanced Russian and Chinese defence systems inoperable, but he declined to offer any specific evidence about the device or its effects.
(2026-01-25). Gaza's tent life between illness and daily despair. aljazeera.com Gaza faces public health crisis amid Israel's war, with waste, sewage and poor sanitation leading to disease outbreaks.
(2026-01-25). Israel to reopen Rafah crossing after search for last hostage body ends. al-monitor.com Jan 25 (Reuters) – Israel will reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for the passage of people only after an operation to locate the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the enclave is completed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said late on Sunday. (Reporting by Hatem Maher, editing by Deepa Babington)…
(2026-01-25). Saudi-UAE rift risks tearing Middle East apart: 'anything can happen'. scmp.com The arrival of 2026 has brought anything but peace to the Middle East, caught in the gravitational pull of rival ambitions and with the uneasy sense that the next war may already be under way. | From Gaza to Syria, conflict hotspots are flaring as the region finds itself at the epicentre of a global order in flux. | The result is a landscape in which rivalries are multiplying, former partners are pitted against each other and more violence appears inevitable, analysts say.
(2026-01-25). When Jewish moral reckoning overshadows Palestinian liberation. mondoweiss.net 
As Jewish anti-Zionists gain visibility, there is a danger of viewing the Gaza genocide solely as the backdrop for a Jewish reckoning. Instead, we must center Palestinian history and demands, and Jewish anti-Zionists have an important role to play.
(2026-01-25). Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza. scmp.com Israel said on Sunday its military was conducting a "large-scale operation" to locate the last hostage in Gaza, as Washington and other mediators pressured Israel and Hamas to move into the next phase of their ceasefire. | The statement came as Israel's Cabinet met to discuss the possibility of opening Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt, and a day after top US envoys met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about next steps.
(2026-01-25). Gaza — How does Israel manage local militias from the shadows? thecanary.co 
The Wall Street Journal has revealed what appears to be a hidden layer of Israel's war on Gaza: an undeclared reliance on local armed militias acting as "field agents" to carry out tasks the Israeli army cannot openly perform under the ceasefire. According to the newspaper, this is not a temporary arrangement. It is an […] | By
(2026-01-25). Gaza peacekeeping deployment five clear questions Fiji cannot ignore. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Jim Sanday The recent announcement by Fiji's Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs that Fiji will consider contributing troops to a proposed international stabilisation force in Gaza imposes a responsibility on all of us to ask the hard questions before the decision is finalised by Cabinet. At the outset, let's all be clear…
(2026-01-25). "The Discombobulator" : Trump reveals secret US weapon disabled venezuela's defenses. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has disclosed details about a previously undisclosed weapon that he says played a critical role in a recent American military operation in Venezuela, marking a rare public reference to advanced U.S. capabilities used in covert actions.In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said the weapon—referred to as "the Discombobulator"—was deployed during a U.S. raid in Caracas that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Washington has long accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking and terrorism-related offenses.A…
(2026-01-25). En México reafirman defensa de Cuba y apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cubanos residentes en México y miembros de distintas organizaciones rechazaron este sábado las amenazas de Estados Unidos hacia la isla y ratificaron el apoyo a Venezuela tras la agresión militar perpetrada por Washington. | "Una vez más, desde el Norte, se alzan voces que no conocen la historia ni respetan la soberanía, voces que murmuran la vieja y desgastada amenaza de la invasión contra nuestra patria, Cuba", expresó la vicepresidenta de la Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en México José Martí, Olivia Garza. | Al dar lectura a una declaración durante un acto en el capitalino Jardín San Carlos, la activista de…
(2026-01-25). Asoma fascismo en política de EEUU, afirman en Uruguay. radiohc.cu Un Manifiesto por la paz en América Latina y el Caribe que suma adeptos en Uruguay afirma que el fascismo asoma hoy en la política expansionista de Estados Unidos. | Se trata de una declaración que tiene el apoyo de unas 40 organizaciones políticas, sociales y de medios de comunicación. | El texto considera que luego del ataque de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, el 3 de enero último, "el mundo es diferente y más peligroso". | Señala que el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y la diputada Cilia Flores resulta "una acción imperialista y colonial", que "enterró al Derecho Internacional". | Califica de acto cri…
(2026-01-25). Schedule for the 2026 Americas Series in Caracas has Been Announced. radiohc.cu Havana, 25 January (RHC) — The schedule for the 2026 Gran Caracas Americas Series, which will be played from February 5 to 13 with seven participating teams, was announced in Caracas. | The tournament's Organizing Committee, along with the Baseball Association of the Americas (ABAM), has approved the schedule for the competition that will bring together Panama, Nicaragua, Curaàßao, Colombia, Cuba, Argentina, and host Venezuela in two stadiums where baseball is a sacred ritual: the Monumental Simón Bolívar in La Rinconada and the Jorge Luis García Carneiro in Macuto. | The first bell will ring on Thursd…
(2026-01-25). Lukashenko congratulates biathlete on winning pursuit race outside Minsk. eng.belta.by As many as 40 biathletes, including 12 Belarusians, took part in the men's 12.5km pursuit race. Anton Smolski made ten accurate shots out of ten in the prone position, moving up from his third starting position to the second one.
(2026-01-25). Lahore technical team probes Gul Plaza as rescue enters ninth day. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-25). Sindh Civil Defence's 36-year neglect blamed in Gul Plaza tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
Due to the Sindh government's continued neglect, the provincial Civil Defence Department has remained in a state of decline for the past 36 years. In the Gul Plaza tragedy, while several institutions bear criminal responsibility, the alleged corruption and deliberate negligence of Civil Defence officials also played a significant role in allowing the fire to escalate. | Although the department faces shortages of staff and vehicles, the more alarming issue is the erosion of its core values. Civil Defence is legally responsible not only for training employees of industrial and commercial units and petrol pumps,…
(2026-01-25). Dr Flavian Zeija sworn in as Uganda's new Chief Justice. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the growing collaboration within Uganda's Judiciary, saying it has played a key role in ensuring stability and improving service delivery in the country. The President made the remarks on Saturday while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief …
(2026-01-25). Macron pushes forward France's social media ban for under 15s. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 can enter into force in September at the start of the next school year. | In a video released late on Saturday by French broadcaster BFM-TV, Macron said he had asked his government to initiate an accelerated procedure so that the proposed legislation can move as quickly as possible and be passed by the Senate in time.
(2026-01-25). Kuwait revokes citizenship of renowned national team goalkeeper. newarab.com 
Trabousli, a former army officer, was one of the many listed along with their children and grandchildren who were set to have their citizenship revoked, local Arabic media reported on Sunday. | Kuwait's government has led a campaign to "clean up" the nationality register, which has led to a wave of denaturalisations…
(2026-01-25). US immigration detains two-year-old in Minneapolis, sparks massive outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 2-year-old child was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday in Minneapolis while she was with her father, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). | Despite a court order demanding the toddler's immediate release, the father and child were flown to Texas, CNN reported. The family's attorney, Kira Kelley, later confirmed that the child had been released and was recovering from the traumatic experience. | Elvis Joel Tipan-Echeverria and his daughter, Chloe Renata Tipan Villacis, were detained in South Minneapolis while returning home from a gr…
(2026-01-25). Sabalenka, Alcaraz march on to Australian Open quarters. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka extended her reign as tiebreak queen to book a fourth successive appearance in the Australian Open quarter-finals before Carlos Alcaraz reached the last eight with a Tommy Paul takedown on Sunday. | Third seed Coco Gauff also advanced to her third quarter-finals in a row with a pulsating 6-1 3-6 6-3 win over crafty Czech Karolina Muchova in a late-afternoon match at Margaret Court Arena. | A day after blistering heat caused mayhem and meltdowns at Melbourne Park, normal service resumed as a cool change brought relief for players, fans and tournament schedulers. | Twice champion and favourite Sa…
(2026-01-25). Interpreting Trump's Harsh Criticism of the UK's Chagos Islands Compromise. globalresearch.ca He might have meant to precondition the British public to expect the US to apply pressure upon the UK to nullify its arrangement with Mauritius on national security pretexts just like it's presently pressuring Denmark to cede Greenland for related …
(2026-01-25). Women in Sudan facing 'world's worst' sexual violence amid ongoing ethnic cleansing. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-25). Across the West, speaking for Palestine is now a crime. electronicintifada.net My arrest in Switzerland a year ago is part of a widening campaign to punish critics of Israel.
(2026-01-25). Samoan playwright found dead in prison, local media report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Samoan playwright, author and poet Papali'i Sia Figiel has died in prison, according to local media reports. Local media, citing sources at the country's main correctional facility in Apia, are reporting that Papali'i, 58, was found dead in her prison cell on Monday. She was being held at Tanumalala Prison, awaiting her next…
(2026-01-25). Mbappe powers Real Madrid past Villarreal to top of LaLiga. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory at Villarreal on Saturday, climbing above Barcelona to take provisional pole position in LaLiga. | The win moved Alvaro Arbeloa's side to 51 points, two clear of second-placed Barcelona, who host bottom club Oviedo on Sunday. Villarreal are fourth, level on 41 with Atletico Madrid. | Real dominated from the outset, with Vinicius Jr causing endless problems on the left flank. | The Brazilian's pivotal moment came just after halftime when he weaved past defenders in the 47th minute and fed Mbappe inside the penalty area, leaving t…
(2026-01-25). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Saudi Arabia to scale back flagship NEOM project: report. newarab.com 
(2026-01-25). Monday 1/26: Reject Alameda Health Layoffs and Closures. indybay.org 1221 Oak St. 5th floor…
(2026-01-25). For a rank-and-file response to the UCU's sabotage of Further Education strikes. wsws.org As a first step, all deals currently being voted on should be rejected, and collective action throughout England resumed. No workplace should fight alone; no one should be left behind.
(2026-01-25). Russian shadow tanker's Indian captain, crew in French custody. scmp.com France on Sunday took into custody the Indian captain of an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" for the vessel's failure to fly a flag, prosecutors said. | The 58-year-old captain was in charge of the tanker, the Grinch, which was seized by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday and is now moored under guard at a southern French port near Marseille.
(2026-01-25). UPDF Arrest Three Men Trying to Sneak Gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have intercepted three men attempting to sneak a gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld to protect the ongoing investigation, were apprehended on Friday at 7: 00 p.m. by soldiers stationed at the hospital gate. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the …
(2026-01-25). Israel wants private security firms to operate Rafah crossing. newarab.com 
Israel has asked the United States to deploy private American security companies at The newspaper quoted two sources familiar with the details as saying that discussions are underway between Tel Aviv and Washington regarding the nature of the force that would manage the crossing, amid differing views over the role of the European Union Border Assistance Missio…
(2026-01-25). Outrage at Latest DHS Killing Erupts Across Minnesota and the US. truthout.org As hundreds of Minneapolis residents assembled in Whittier Park Saturday evening to demand once again that federal immigration agents leave Minnesota following the second fatal shooting of a legal observer in less than three weeks, one speaker demanded that the gathering must not simply be "another damn vigil." "This is a turning point," said Edwin Torres DeSantiago of the Immigrant Defense… |
(2026-01-25). Xinjiang reports highest foreign trade growth in China. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region recorded robust foreign trade growth in 2025, with total import and export value hitting a record 520.4 billion yuan ($74.7 billion), a year-on-year increase of 19.9 percent — the highest growth rate in China, according to Urumqi Customs District.
(2026-01-25). A political obtuary of Bobi Wine. independent.co.ug 
THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | At the beginning of January, I drove from Kabale to Rukungiri, Bushenyi, Kaseese, Fort Portal, Kyenjojo, Mubende, Mityana and Kampala. Then in the last week of the election, I was joined by Prof. Melina Platas of New York University and Prof. Jude Kagoro of Bremen University. We …
(2026-01-25). Honor launches new smartphone as it eyes expansion in local market. ecns.cn Chinese tech company Honor unveiled its latest smartphone, Magic 8 Pro Air, in its latest push to expand its presence in the home market despite intensified competition.
(2026-01-25). Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain welcome baby girl. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani actors Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, the couple announced on social media. | Actor Yasir Hussain shared the news through an Instagram story late Saturday night, confirming that their daughter was born on January 24. | The announcement quickly circulated on social media, prompting congratulatory messages from fellow showbiz personalities and fans, who extended their best wishes and prayers for the newborn. | The news holds particular significance as the couple had hinted a few weeks earlier that they would soon share "big news", sparking speculation among s…
commondreams.org (2026-01-24). FBI Agent Resigns in Protest as Trump DOJ Investigates Renee Good'Not the ICE Agent Who Killed Her FBI agent Tracee Mergen, acting supervisor of the office's Public Corruption Squad, resigned after senior FBI officials in Washington pushed her to end a civil rights probe into the killing.
aa.com.tr (2026-01-24). Israeli curfews, illegal settler attacks tighten pressure on West Bank civilians: UN humanitarian officeOCHA reports widespread movement restrictions, civilian deaths, mass displacement, growing food insecurity amid Israeli military operations, rising illegal settler violence
presstv.ir (2026-01-24). Minnesota protesters brave cold to rally against ICE in 'ICE OUT!' day of actionProtesters braved subfreezing temperatures in Minneapolis on Friday to rally against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), joining what organizers billed as an "ICE OUT!" day of action.
Demonstrators marched through the city chanting and beating drums, saying the protest was part of a broader push that included business closures and walkouts across Minnesota, which some participants described as a general strike.
(2026-01-25). Paul Robeson passed away 50 years ago today. indybay.org Image of Paul Robeson:…
(2026-01-25). IP protection for new fields to improve. ecns.cn China will improve intellectual property protection in new and emerging fields, especially those connected with artificial intelligence, and push for the formulation of international IP rules for such segments in 2026, officials from China's top IP regulator said on Friday.
(2026-01-25). Comicomment: 'Delivering warmth' by force — Arctic hegemony on display. ecns.cn Viewing Greenland through the lens of great-power competition, Washington seeks strategic control and access to key resources.
(2026-01-25). How to Assess the Growth Potential of Recent IPOs? ummid.com Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) mark the transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one, offering investors an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the first time.
(2026-01-25). UW Madison, January 27, 2026: No ICE On Campus! Money for Public Education NOT ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). Snow down… moving too fast! independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-25). AISSEE 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the Answer Key and scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets of the candidates who appeared in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) on its website.
(2026-01-25). Luwero MPs Condemn Electoral Malpractice, Call for Urgent Reforms. plusnews.ug 
Three opposition legislators from Luwero District have strongly condemned what they describe as grossly undemocratic practices that marred recent elections in their constituencies, urging the government to demonstrate a genuine commitment to comprehensive electoral reforms. The MPs—Robert Ssekitooleko (Bamunanika County), Hassan Kirumira (Katikamu South), and Brenda Nabukenya (Luwero Woman MP), all from the National Unity …
(2026-01-25). Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on. scmp.com Mainland China's and Hong Kong's birth rates fell to record lows last year, despite extensive government incentives to encourage larger families. In Hong Kong, registered births fell 14 per cent to a historic low of 31,714 in 2025. | Notably, the increase in births in 2024 may have been due to the auspicious Year of the Dragon. It is believed that babies born in the dragon year will grow up to be smart and successful. This is likely to have affected the timing of births as seen in Hong Kong during…
(2026-01-25). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-25). Shanghai braces for record passenger numbers during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record high travel demand is anticipated during this year's Spring Festival travel rush in Shanghai, with the city projected to handle approximately 49.15 million passenger trips.
(2026-01-25). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-25). Netanyahu barred Herzog from 'Board of Peace' unveiling: report. newarab.com 
According to US news site Axios, citing American sources, Netanyahu rejected multiple White House invitations for Herzog to participate in the board's launch ceremony in Switzerland, vetoing the…
(2026-01-25). LCV ELECTIONS: NRM sweeps Bugisu sub-region. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has entrenched its political dominance in the Bugisu sub-region after sweeping all District Chairperson (LCV) seats, consolidating its grip across Mbale, Manafwa, Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko, and Namisindwa districts. In Mbale District, former LCV Vice Chairperson Tony Wamagale delivered a resounding defeat to his former …
(2026-01-25). Republicans warn legal gun owners they will be shot dead. thecanary.co 
Contrary to the past few decades of party activism, a prominent Republican has warned Americans that authorities may shoot them dead if they choose to legally carry firearms: If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don't do it! t.co/DNpyew6PMh — F.A. […] | By
(2026-01-25). Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. | "The call for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the changing climate follows the clarion call by the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is calling for full inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable development initiatives," the department said on Su…
(2026-01-25). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
(2026-01-25). Russian passenger flight makes emergency landing in Lanzhou. ecns.cn A Russian passenger aircraft carrying 246 people made a successful emergency landing at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in Gansu province on Friday after issuing a distress signal while flying over Chinese airspace, airport authorities said.
(2026-01-25). EU Council President arrives in India to seal trade pact. tribune.com.pk 
European Council president Antonio Costa arrived in India on Sunday, as the EU and New Delhi seek to seal a free trade pact, capping nearly two decades of negotiations between the economic behemoths. | Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen are chief guests for this year's Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Monday before an EU-India summit Tuesday, where they hope to shake hands on the accord, described as the "mother of all deals". | "President Costa is in New Delhi for the 16th EU-India summit taking place on Tuesday," the EU Council said on X. | President Costa is in New Delhi f…
(2026-01-25). China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup. ecns.cn China missed its chance to win the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
(2026-01-25). Wednesday 1/28: Boycott Chevron Virtual Action Training. indybay.org Zoom | uscpr.org/masscall…
(2026-01-25). ICE Executes Beloved ICU Nurse in Minneapolis — Nation Erupts, Government Lies Exposed. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Some of the responses to the brutal murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an ICU nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital known for his care and compassion, was shot and killed Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Family members and colleagues say he was participating in protests against …
(2026-01-25). 5 killed, 10 injured in suicide blast at wedding ceremony in NW Pakistan. ecns.cn At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide blast at a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said.
(2026-01-25). The Whiskey War, or: How to Fight Over Land Like a Civilized Mammal. counterpunch.org Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-01-25). Sunday 2/1: The Voice of Hind Rajab Film Screening and Q&A with Actor Clara Khoury. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-01-25). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-25). Pakistan announce squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was unveiled during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday morning. | The conference was addressed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director High Performance and member of the men's national selection committee, Aqib Javed, alongside Pakistan's T20I Captain Salman Ali Agha, and White-Ball Head Coach Michael James Hesson. | Road to üèÜ 2026 begins! | üáµüá∞ Squad unveiled for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup üå&cc…
(2026-01-25). Iraq majority bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki as next PM. newarab.com 
Iraq's main Shia alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, endorsed on Saturday The nomination effectively guarantees Maliki, 75,…
(2026-01-25). US preparing to deport Iranians despite unrest, killings: NGO. newarab.com 
(2026-01-25). Pakistani president calls for making education national priority for youth empowerment. ecns.cn Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called for making education a national priority to empower the youth as partners in building a skilled, enlightened and resilient Pakistan."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-25). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-25). Sunday 2/15: 46th Annual SJ Day of Remembrance – EO 9066 Japanese-Americans Incarceration Camps WWII. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin – Annex Auditorium | 640 N. 5th Street | Downtown San Jose 95112…
(2026-01-25). Saturday 2/14: Northern CA Time of Remembrance – EO 9066 Japanese-Americans Incarcerations WWII. indybay.org California Museum | 1020 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-25). Indonesia resumes search for about 80 missing after landslide kills 10. aljazeera.com The death toll from Saturday's landslide in a residential area of West Java province has risen to 10.
(2026-01-25). FBR second secretary implicated in visa scam. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle, Islamabad, has exposed a visa fraud scandal involving a Second Secretary of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). | According to the FIA, Atiqur Rehman, a serving Second Secretary at the FBR, fraudulently included two private individuals in an official government delegation by falsely presenting them as FBR officials, enabling them to obtain French visas in exchange for Rs5.3 million. | The investigation revealed that the French Embassy was officially misled through government email correspondence, falsely verifying the private individuals — Muhammad Kamran and Aamir Shahzad…
(2026-01-25). Maharashtra Class 10 (SSC) 2026 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th SSC) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-25). Lukashenko: Focus on preserving the nation's intellectual potential in Belarus. eng.belta.by The message reads: "Domestic science is rightfully considered a strategic resource for advanced development and a most important pillar of the national economy and the society."
(2026-01-25). Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed With Leopard Skin in Srinagar. devdiscourse.com In a significant crackdown on wildlife crime, police in Srinagar arrested four suspects found with a leopard skin. The arrest followed a tip-off, leading to a hotel raid by the Pauri senior superintendent of police and his team.
(2026-01-25). International Law in the Age of Power Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 3—4, 2026, U.S. forces carried out a military strike in Caracas and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple, dressed in tan prison jumpsuits and led in handcuffs, was transferred to New York to face federal drug-trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. Maduro has pleaded not guilty and called the operation a …
(2026-01-25). Artificial Intelligence, Crime and Prisons: U.K Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Revisits the Panopticon. globalresearch.ca When does the rot start in a politician? For some, it commences the moment election to office is confirmed. Others need to become cabinet ministers before being wholly blighted. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood may provide a classic case study. …
(2026-01-25). Europe must make the US feel the cost of coercion. scmp.com Europe's survival as an independent political power depends on its readiness to impose costs on the United States while reopening a sustained channel with China. | The Arthashastra counsels that the enemy of one's enemy is one's friend. Europe has ignored this principle, absorbing repeated American bullying while refusing to leverage relations with China as a counterweight.
(2026-01-25). Historic US winter storm grounds flights, knocks out power across 17 states. tribune.com.pk 
More than 4,000 flights were cancelled in the US on Saturday ahead of a monster winter storm that has already cut power to more than 160,000 electricity customers as far west as Texas, and threatened to paralyse eastern states with heavy snowfall. | Forecasters said snow, sleet and freezing rain, accompanied by dangerously frigid temperatures, would sweep the eastern two-thirds of the nation on Sunday and into next week. | Calling the storms "historic," President Donald Trump on Saturday approved federal emergency disaster declarations in South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland,…
(2026-01-25). Legacy of a Cricket Visionary: The Impact of Inderjit Singh Bindra. devdiscourse.com Inderjit Singh Bindra, a towering figure in Indian cricket administration, passed away on Sunday in Delhi at the age of 84. Widely credited with transforming Punjab's cricket infrastructure and revolutionizing cricket , Bindra left an indelible mark on the sport.
(2026-01-25). 30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district. independent.co.ug 
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The just-concluded Local Council Five (LCV) elections in Busia district have kicked out thirty (30) incumbent councillors, ushering in new faces. Busia district council comprises 41 councilors representing fourteen (14) sub-counties, four (4) town councils, and two (2) divisions, covering a total of twenty (20) administrative units. The results, declared …
(2026-01-25). Meet Vijay Ubale: AIMIM Group Leader in Mumbai Mahanagar Palika. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has appointed Vijay Tatoba Ubale as the Party's Group Leader (Gut Neta) in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Mumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC).
(2026-01-25). Minneapolis live news: US federal agents shoot dead nurse Alex Pretti. aljazeera.com Videos show the victim holding a phone in his hand, not a handgun, as he ‚Å tried to help other protesters.
(2026-01-25). NCCIA arrests child exploitation suspect, busts Rs20m online fraud gang. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) carried out two major operations in the twin cities, arresting a suspect accused of exploiting children and dismantling a gang behind Rs20 million in online fraud, officials said on Sunday. | In the first case, the NCCIA conducted a raid at a residence in Islamabad's PWD area and arrested a suspect identified as Shoaib for allegedly circulating obscene videos of a minor. | Two mobile phones were recovered from his possession, which, according to authorities, contained additional videos involving children. | Read: X case: NCCIA tells IHC Imran 'not cooperati…
(2026-01-25). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-25). Jovic dumps out Putintseva in 53 min. tribune.com.pk 
American 18-year-old Iva Jovic dished out a dominant 6-0 6-1 win over Yulia Putintseva in just 53 minutes at the Australian Open on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time. | Fans at John Cain Arena had barely settled in as 29th seed Jovic swept aside Putintseva in a display of precision and relentless pressure. | "Obviously, the scoreline is favourable but it doesn't matter how you get it done," Jovic said on court. | "I just wanted to get it done and I felt like if I let her come back a little bit, it would become a dogfight. So I just tried to keep it as far away as possible an…
(2026-01-25). Jeffrey Ding on why diffusion, not innovation, is the secret to victory in the AI race. scmp.com Jeffrey Ding is an assistant professor of political science at George Washington University. He is the author of Technology and the Rise of Great Powers, an award-winning book exploring the impact of technology on geopolitical competition, as well as the founder of the ChinAI newsletter, which tracks developments in China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry. | In this interview, Ding explains why "diffusion", not innovation, will determine whether China or the US will prevail in the AI race,…
(2026-01-25). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-25). Court questions missing FIR against CCD. tribune.com.pk 
Additional District and Sessions Judge Sahibzada Naqeeb Shahzad has issued a notice to the SHO of Waris Khan Police Station for failing to comply with a court order directing registration of a kidnapping and murder case against Crime Control Department (CCD) officials. | The court observed that despite the passage of one month, no action had been taken on its order to register an FIR against three CCD inspectors, five constables and a total of 15 officials for allegedly abducting a young man from a busy market area and killing him hours later in a deserted area of Chakwal district. | The SHO has been summoned…
(2026-01-25). French authorities detain captain of suspected Russian tanker. newarab.com 
The captain of a tanker intercepted in The ship's Indian captain was handed to judicial authorities following the diversion of the oil tanker, Grinch, and its arrival at anchorage in the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, French media reported, citing a statement by the Marseille prosecutor's office. | The Ici Provence radio broadcaster reported that the cre…
(2026-01-25). Stability without monopoly: Why the International System is relearning its balance. moderndiplomacy.eu The international order in 2026 reveals a paradox that classical theory anticipated but post-Cold War optimism tried to forget: stability does not emerge from concentration of power, even when that power is exercised with declared norms, institutions, or moral narratives. Stability emerges from balance. The present moment is not defined by the decline of any …
(2026-01-25). Gul Plaza fire death toll rises to 73, with 23 victims identified so far. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire in Karachi has risen to 73, as rescue teams continue to recover human remains from the building. So far, 23 victims have been identified, with 16 confirmed through DNA testing on Sunday. | According to Amir Hassan, in charge of the Citizens Police Liaison Committee Identification Project, another body has been identified through DNA. The individual has been named Abdul Haseeb. The remains of two individuals were found late last night, Hassan said, bringing the total death toll from the incident to 73. | Recovery teams continue to search through the debris following the fi…
(2026-01-25). foreign minister says Putin attacked during Abu Dhabi talks. al-monitor.com By Max HunderKYIV, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday of "cynically" ordering a massive missile strike while delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. were in Abu Dhabi for Washington-brokered peace talks."This barbaric attack once again proves that Putin's place is not at the board of peace, but at the dock of the special tribunal," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.
(2026-01-25). BlockDAG Price Prediction: DeepSnitch AI Presale Moonshot Bets Go Hyperbolic Ahead of Launch, BDAG and MAXI Highlighted as Solid Picks. moderndiplomacy.eu The American Bankers Association, an organization that represents more than 1.3K US banks of all sizes, has made prohibiting stablecoin yields the top priority in its 2026 policy agenda. In its 'Blueprint for Growth', ABA explicitly calls on Congress to outright ban paying stablecoin interest, yield, or rewards regardless of the platform. Meanwhile, the BlockDAG …
(2026-01-25). Iran judicial chief says protesters to receive no leniency. newarab.com 
The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that represented the gravest challenge to the Islamic republic's clerical leadership in years. | The protests have abated following a government crackdown, carried out under an internet blackout that left the country largely cut off from the outside world. | "The people…
(2026-01-25). Over 50 new medications introduced in Belarus in 2025. eng.belta.by Vasily Filonyuk remarked that in 2025 the ministry's Center for Examinations and Tests in Health Service added over 50 medications to the registry of medications, including six medications and pharmaceutical substances developed by institutes of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
(2026-01-25). 'Two suns' shock residents in Russia as rare sky phenomenon goes viral. tribune.com.pk 
Residents of Russia's Sakhalin Island were left astonished after witnessing a rare and striking sight in the sky that appeared to show two suns shining at the same time. | Residents captured the unusual phenomenon on camera, and the images quickly drew attention on social media. | Two suns rise over parts of Russia | Sakhalin residents spot a rare sun dog caused by ice crystals in the air pic.twitter.com/U4vX2xNac4 | — RT (@RT_com) January 24, 2026 | According to foreign media reports and weather experts, the phenomenon was not the appearance of two suns but a natural atmospheric event. | Specialists exp…
(2026-01-25). Old Bonespurs Spits on Graves of European NATO Soldiers who gave Lives for US in Afghanistan. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole for Informed Comment In an interview with Fox "News" in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump a.k.a. "Old Bonespurs" and "Five-time-Deferment," smeared the European NATO soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan to defend the United States. The president said, "I've always said, 'Will they be there, if we ever needed them?' …
(2026-01-25). Monday 1/26: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-25). Protest erupts as immigrant families demand "Let us go" at DHS South Texas detention facility. wsws.org Live video reports and social media posts by immigration attorney Eric Lee on Saturday revealed that dozens of families held by DHS at the South Texas Residential Center denounced their indefinite detention and chanted "Let us go" and "Liberty for the kids."
(2026-01-25). Iran in revolt: Neoliberalization, sanctions, repression. links.org.au 
Kayhan Valadbaygi — Deep political-economic transformations are causing recurrent waves of unrest, with no long-term solution in sight.
(2026-01-25). British trio accused of 'attack' on Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja. tribune.com.pk 
Three men appeared in a London court on Saturday accused of being part of a conspiracy to target two opponents of the Pakistani government living in Britain and attack them on Christmas Eve last year. | The men, all British, were part of a "sophisticated and planned agreement" to go to the houses of the men, Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja, at almost exactly the same time on December 24 and assault them, prosecutor Warren Stanier told Westminster Magistrates' Court. | Prosecutors say Akbar, a former adviser to jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan, was struck many times in the face after opening the door to his hous…
(2026-01-25). How Minnesotans became Palestinians: Top 5 Ways they are Occupied. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The people of Palestine are occupied by the Israelis. In my experience most Americans do not even know this basic fact. Ignorance of it makes it impossible to understand what is even going on in the Mideast, and I fear until recently most Americans did not. | I went to see the Oscar-nominated film
(2026-01-25). Power grid stability continues to support economic activity. sanews.gov.za Power grid stability continues to support economic activity | Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country's return to work and continued economic activity. | "This recovery reflects the sustained impact of Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to strengthen operations and reinforce long‚Äëterm energy security. Eskom's power system remains stable, strengthened by increasing plant availability and sustained reduction in unplanned outages," the power utility said. | Eskom said after the clearance of t…
(2026-01-25). Cuba reaffirms zero tolerance for gender-based violence. radiohc.cu "In Cuba, there is not and will not be impunity for acts of gender-based violence," the island's Foreign Ministry (MINREX)reaffirmed on Sunday. | In a post on the social network X, MINREX also stated that the nation "has solid legislation to confront this phenomenon, assist direct and indirect victims, and facilitate their rehabilitation and effective reintegration into society." | Gender equality, women's empowerment, and the eradication of all forms of violence and discrimination are causes that the island fully defends. | [ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]…
(2026-01-25). New Video Contradicts DHS Claims About Minneapolis Killing of Alex Pretti. truthout.org In the original video of the shooting of a man in Minneapolis, identified by the Minneapolis Star Tribune at 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a woman in a pink coat was seen in the background filming the incident with her phone. Drop Site News obtained footage that appeared "to come from the direction of the woman in pink filming from the sidewalk" and showed the shooting at a closer distance… |
(2026-01-25). Explosion kills 1 at high-rise building in the Bronx, New York. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A gas explosion killed one person and injured 14 others in in New York City early on Saturday, American authorities announced.The explosion happened at a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, causing a big fire that spread through the top floors.Firefighters were called shortly before 12.30 a.m. to the 17-story New York City housing authority (Nycha) building in the Bronx, due to the fire.The Guardian cited officials who said people rushed to windows screaming for help as flames engulfed parts of the top floors.BREAKING: Explosion reported at high-rise building in The Bronx, New York, with reports…
(2026-01-25). The police and MSM are lying about what happened at Wormwood Scrubs. thecanary.co 
As the Canary reported overnight, police violently arrested what we now know to be 86 people who were peacefully protesting at Wormwood Scrubs prison. The demonstrators had gathered in a show of support for political prisoner Umer Khalid, who has added a thirst strike to his ongoing hunger strike against the Starmer regime's contempt for Palestinian lives […] | By
(2026-01-25). HBL PSL XI players' auction set for Feb 11. tribune.com.pk 
The auction for the 11th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held on February 11, with the base prices of the top bracket set at Rs40.2 million, Rs20.2 million, Rs10.1 million and Rs6 million, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said. | According to an official release, the board conducted a detailed workshop regarding the upcoming HBL PSL player auction at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday. The session was presided over by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and HBL PSL CEO Salman Naseer. | ‚ú® First ever HBL PSL 11 PLAYER AUCTION ‚ú® | A #NewEra Begins | …
(2026-01-25). Aldous Huxley and the world on drugs. uwidata.com By Ljubodrag Simonoviƒá, Belgrade, Serbia The English writer Aldous Huxley (1894—1963) attracted public attention not only as an outstanding essayist but also as the author of the futuristic study Brave New World (1936), in which he warned about the disastrous development of Western civilization. After World War II, Huxley published The Doors of Perception (1953), …
(2026-01-25). Activist calls out Miliband's £1m-a-day carbon hypocrisy. thecanary.co 
An activist from Axe Drax has interrupted a keynote speech from Ed Miliband to highlight Labour's funding of the controversial 'biomass' company: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Axe Drax (@axe_drax) Axe Drax Miliband! According to Axe Drax: Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire was once the UK's largest coal-fired […] | By
(2026-01-25). Search continues for 80 missing as Indonesia landslide kills 10. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesian authorities resumed search-and-rescue efforts for 80 people missing after a landslide killed 10 in a residential area of West Java province. | The landslide early on Saturday was triggered by heavy rains starting the day before, which the weather agency warned could continue for a week in the province and several other regions. | Resident Dedi Kurniawan, 36, said it was the first big landslide he had witnessed in Pasir Langu village in a hilly area of the province about 100 km (60 miles) southeast of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta. | "Sometimes we have only small floods from the nearest river, but thi…
(2026-01-25). China probes senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli for suspected serious discipline, law violations: defense ministry. ecns.cn Liu is a member of the CMC and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department."ÄÄThe decision to place them under investigation was made by the CPC Central Committee, according to the ministry.
(2026-01-25). Teachers reject govt's 'anti-education' policies. tribune.com.pk 
On International Education Day on Saturday, all teachers' organisations and associations representing private schools unanimously rejected the government's education policies, branding them as stopgap, anti-education measures. They disclosed that over the past two years, enrolment in government schools has witnessed a record decline. | In Punjab, the number of out-of-school and street children has reached an alarming 30 million and continues to rise rapidly. Three years ago, the number of government schools stood at around 53,000, which has now fallen sharply to approximately 38,000. No regular teachers have b…
(2026-01-25). Cuba and Jordan Drew in a Tie. radiohc.cu Havana, 25 January (RHC) — The Cuba-Jordan boxing match held at the iconic Rafael Trejo Hall in this city resulted in three victories for each side. | The Cuban team's winners included Paris 2024 Olympic champion Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg) and Tashkent 2023 world silver medalist Saidel Horta (60 kg). | The other Cuban victory came from Giovis Salfrán (55 kg), while Jesús àÅlvarez (50 kg), Keilor García (80 kg), and Yunier Sorsano (70 kg) suffered defeats. Sorsano lost to Zeyad Eashash, the bronze medalist at the Liverpool 2025 World Championships. | National commissioner Robinson Poll highlighted…
(2026-01-25). Monday 1/26: Santa Cruz: ICE Out Now, ICE out Forever. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-25). This week in history: January 26-February 1. wsws.org Earthquake kills 20,000 in western India; Indira Gandhi extends emergency rule; first nuclear explosion at Nevada Test Site; French colonial crackdown in Tunisia.
(2026-01-25). Personnel fitness in focus of Belarusian army's combat readiness inspection. eng.belta.by Today personnel of the inspected unit are expected to do pull-ups. This stage of the combat readiness inspection provides an objective evaluation of the physical endurance and the readiness of the military personnel to carry out their missions.
(2026-01-25). Zelensky seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. | "This week alone, the Russians have launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aeri…
(2026-01-25). Belarusian team wins mixed relay race at biathlon cup outside Minsk. eng.belta.by Three teams from our country and six Russian quartets took part in a 4×6 km mixed relay. The main Belarusian team consisted of Dzinara Smolskaya, Hanna Sola, Stsiapan Danilau, and Anton Smolski.
(2026-01-25). Tirah notification a 'warrant for confrontation': K-P CM. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Sunday warned that a federal notification regarding Tirah Valley could lead to confrontation between the provincial government and state institutions, saying he would convene a Pashtun jirga if the notification was not withdrawn and an apology issued. | Addressing a rally in Mingora, he rejected the alleged notification's claim that residents of Tirah Valley had migrated voluntarily. He said a jirga of the Afridi tribe would be convened to determine whether the displacement was forced or voluntary. | "If the claim is proven false, I will personally take my peo…
(2026-01-25). Reform candidate comes out as a cringe, moron Trump suck-up. thecanary.co 
It's hard to know where to start with this one. I suppose we'll just show you what Reform London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham posted and ask: 'do you have any idea what this all about?': Choose a new path for London.Before it's too late. üá¨üáß pic.twitter.com/i5z0dWO9jx — Laila Cunningham (@policylaila) January 25, 2026 Jesus wept […] | By
(2026-01-25). Kremlin says nearly 5 bln U.S. dollars in Russian assets frozen in U.S. ecns.cn Around five billion U.S. dollars in Russian assets were frozen in the United States by the previous administration, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
(2026-01-25). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-25). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Syrian troops, Kurdish forces poised on front lines as truce deadline looms. al-monitor.com By Orhan Qereman and Khalil AshawiQAMISHLI, Syria, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Syrian troops and Kurdish forces were massed on opposing sides of front lines in northern Syria on Saturday, as the clock ticked down to an evening deadline that would determine whether they resume fighting or lay down their arms.Neighbouring Turkey, as well as some officials in Syria, said late on Friday that the deadline could be extended.
(2026-01-25). Historic Winter Storm Grips the U.S.: Power Outages and Canceled Flights. devdiscourse.com A historic winter storm swept through the U.S., impacting eastern and southern states with heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, leaving over a million people without power and canceling thousands of flights. As weather conditions deteriorated on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to swell significantly.
(2026-01-25). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.
(2026-01-25). Across Wisconsin Sunday, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE Terror Now! Protests (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). Sindh extends winter school timings till Feb 4. tribune.com.pk 
In view of the prevailing cold weather, the Sindh School Education Department has extended the decision to start schools at 9am until February 4. | According to notification issued by Secretary School Education Sindh Zahid Ali Abbasi, stated that all public and private schools across the province would continue to open at 9am until February 4. Earlier, under a notification issued on January 10, the revised school timings were applicable until January 26; however, the decision has now been further extended. | Meanwhile, All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association Chairman Haider Ali welcomed the move, de…
(2026-01-25). Will Trump Be Pressured to Apologize After NATO Backlash? thinktank.pk Donald Trump's remarks questioning the frontline role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan have triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash, reopening painful memories for allied nations that lost soldiers in the 20-year war. What began as a controversial comment in a US television interview has now escalated into a broader debate about respect, alliance solidarity, …
(2026-01-25). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-25). WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal 'untrue'. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Saturday that the reasons given by the United States for its decision to withdraw from the WHO are "untrue."
(2026-01-25). China's Olympic champions Sui, Han top pairs short program at Four Continents Championships in Beijing. ecns.cn China's 2022 Winter Olympics gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong finished first in the pairs short program at the ISU Figure Skating Four Continents Championships on home ice in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-25). Masked assailants torch Palestinian cars in West Bank, spraying graffiti of Star of David and. haaretz.com The attack occurred amid rising tensions over the newly established Tarfon Israeli settler outpost in Area B of the West Bank, territory where Palestinians hold civil authority and Israel has pledged not to build settlements…
(2026-01-25). "Embrace the Penguin:" A Wave of mockery sweeps the Trump over Its ignorance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — After releasing an AI-generated photo of former US President Donald Trump strolling with a penguin in Greenland, the White House faced intense backlash on social media. The image appeared to be a factual error and swiftly provoked mockery.Following weeks of heated rhetoric from Trump, who had previously claimed that the US should occupy Greenland for national security reasons—at one point even threatening to use force—…
(2026-01-25). Beaver Dam, WI, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE! Solidarity With Minnesota! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). 'What the F*ck Did You Do?!' Video Contradicts DHS Claims About Killing of Alex Pretti. scheerpost.com By Julia Conley for Common Dreams WARNING: The following article contains graphic video. In the original video of the shooting of a man in Minneapolis, identified by the Minneapolis Star Tribune at 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a woman in a pink coat was seen in the background filming the incident with her phone. Drop Site News obtained footage that appeared …
(2026-01-25). Pakistani actor Umer Aalam ties the knot with Fiza Masroor. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani actor Umer Aalam has embarked on a new chapter in his life by marrying Fiza Masroor, the couple announced. | The simple and elegant wedding ceremony took place on January 24, attended by close relatives and friends. After the ceremony, photos and videos of the couple surfaced on social media and quickly circulated on social media. | Fans and fellow showbiz personalities have sent congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds. | Umer Aalam wore a traditional light powder blue outfit complemented by a designer coat, while the bride, Fiza Masroor, chose a dusty rose bridal ensemble adorned with intri…
(2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Join AIUSA for an inter-generational Write for Rights gathering at the Drawing Room! indybay.org The Drawing Room Inc | 599 Valencia Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Virtual screening of the film "The Hidden War on Palestinian Women: Checkpoint Diaries" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHJ0……
(2026-01-25). Roads affected by floods in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Roads affected by floods in Mpumalanga | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has provided an update on the national roads that were affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding in Mpumalanga. | According to SANRAL Mpumalanga's Provincial Head, Mabuyi Mhlanga, the roads agency continues to closely monitor the situation by carrying out assessments at locations where it is safe to do so. | "This is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of all road users. Where it is still unsafe, assessments will be conducted once the flood water has subsided. Routine Road Maintenance (RRM) t…
(2026-01-25). Saturday 2/28: Stockton: WWII EO 9066 Incarcerations of Americans of Japanese Ancestry Commemoration. indybay.org Buddhist Church of Stockton | 2820 Shimizu Drive | Stockton, CA, 95203…
(2026-01-25). Trump vs Canada: Trade Dispute or Test of the US-Led World Order? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump's latest threat to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and one of its closest allies. Framed as a warning against Canada's growing engagement with China, the move appears less about trade enforcement and more about reasserting US economic dominance through coercion. Trump's …
(2026-01-25). Major winter storm cancels over 10,000 US flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Thousands of flights were canceled in the United States as a major winter storm is expected to leave 190 million people across several states with heavy snow and freezing rain, NBC News reported.American media confirmed that the major winter storm is the strongest in years and it will be affecting about 190 million people across 37 states, from the Rockies to New England.The report further mentioned that more than 10,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled during the weekend.pic.twitter.com/bR76NpsrEy— National Weather Service (@NWS) (2026-01-25). World oil and natural gas consumption vs discoveries: Diverging trends mean trouble. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Herbert Stein was an American economist who served in both the Nixon and | Ford administrations. He is probably most famous for formulating Stein's | Law, namely, "If something cannot go on forever, it will stop." This is, | of course, an obvious statement. But I think it cannot be stated too often | in a global society that believes in infinite economic growth. | I propose to take a subset of that growth to demonstrate Stein's point. | The subset is world oil and natural gas consumption versus discoveries. It | turns out that Rystad Energy, a major consulting firm at the heart of the | global oil and gas indust…
(2026-01-25). ICE Out of Bay! SF Rally with Minneapolis & US Struggle Against ICE Occupation, Murders. indybay.org Hundreds of unionists and community members rallied in in solidarity with the Minneapolis strike against ICE and against the murderous attacks by the ICE getstapo agents around the country.
(2026-01-25). Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready. al-monitor.com VILNIUS, Jan 25 (Reuters) – A U.S. document on security guarantees for Ukraine is completely ready and Kyiv is waiting for a time and place for it to be signed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, indicating that weekend talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi made some progress. "For us, security guarantees are first and foremost guarantees of security from the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place when we will sign it," Zelenskiy told a news conference during a visit to Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital.
(2026-01-25). Tragedy at Sea: Mediterranean Boat Disaster. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident in the Mediterranean, one migrant has been rescued while 50 others are feared drowned after their boat sank, officials confirmed on Sunday. The survivor was stranded at sea for 24 hours before being found.
(2026-01-25). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-25). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-25). "Sudan's War: Global Rivalries, Militia Power, and the Fading Path to Peace" globalresearch.ca Cairo hosted on Wednesday the fifth meeting of the Consultative Mechanism for Enhancing Coordination of Peace Efforts in Sudan, bringing together representatives of regional and international organizations and key international stakeholders. Among the participants was Ramtane Lamamra, the Personal …
(2026-01-25). Zverev reaches Australian Open quarters-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Last year's Australian Open runner-up, Alexander Zverev, stayed on track in his bid for an elusive maiden Grand Slam title, beating Francisco Cerundolo 6-2 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park on Sunday. | The 28-year-old German has lost all three Grand Slam title clashes he has contested, including last year's final to Jannik Sinner at Melbourne Park, and has flown under the radar this time as he seeks another opportunity. | "I'm very happy with the match and the performance. Really happy to be back in the quarter-finals," Zverev said on court, dodging a question on whether he is playing his…
(2026-01-25). Augsburg hand Bayern Munich first defeat. tribune.com.pk 
Augsburg stunned Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich 2-1 on Saturday to end a 27-match unbeaten league run for their Bavarian rivals dating back to March. | Second-placed Borussia Dortmund made the most of the slip with a 3-0 win at Union Berlin to cut their deficit to eight points, keeping alive their slim hopes of challenging Bayern this season. | Hiroki Ito's opener gave the defending champions an early lead but Augsburg fought back with two goals in six second-half minutes from Arthur Chaves and Han-Noah Massengo. | "We have to accept it ⚪ it wasn't undeserved. It wasn't like Augsburg dominated us, but a win…
(2026-01-25). Polar Colding…Antarctica Saw Its Coldest October In 44 Years! wattsupwiththat.com On October 15, 2025, the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station reported a record low temperature of -61.3 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest October temperature measured in the Southern Hemisphere since 1981.
(2026-01-25). 86 arrested outside London prison over Palestine Action demonstration. tribune.com.pk 
British police arrested 86 people on suspicion of aggravated trespass after protesters breached the grounds of a prison in west London during a demonstration in support of a Palestine Action activist, authorities said on Sunday. | The Metropolitan Police said the arrests were made Saturday evening outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, where demonstrators gathered to protest the detention of a prisoner reportedly on hunger strike. | Police said the group refused to leave when ordered, blocked prison staff from entering and leaving the facility, and made threats toward officers. Some protesters also gained access to a st…
(2026-01-25). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-25). Truck clearance system still down on Lithuanian side of Belarus-Lithuania border. eng.belta.by According to the Lithuanian customs service's website, the information systems of the customs service were supposed to start functioning at 20: 00 on 24 January after a temporary outage.
(2026-01-25). Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs. sanews.gov.za Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department's road safety objectives. | Currently, operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, with the Umphakathi Smart DLTC set to open soon, further expanding access to quality licensing services in townships and underserved areas. | "We are expanding Smart Licensing Cent…
(2026-01-25). Trump admin using threat of ICE to seize state 'election infrastructure'. thecanary.co 
US attorney general Pam Bondi has issued a letter to Minnesota demanding they turn over their "voter rolls". In return, the Trump administration will remove the masked ICE goons who are terrorising the city and murdering its citizens: As insane as this sounds, it's true: Pam Bondi sent Minnesota officials a letter today saying ICE […] | By
(2026-01-25). TikTok inks joint venture deal for U.S. operations. ecns.cn In a bid to avert a potential U.S. ban over so-called security concerns, popular social media platform TikTok announced on Friday that it had closed a deal to establish a majority United States-owned joint venture to run its U.S. operations.
(2026-01-25). What should Pakistan do now? tribune.com.pk 
Let me tell you a story today. There was once a bully who had made life miserable for everyone in his neighborhood. Since he was also wealthy, people feared him. Interestingly, some of the richest people were among his "friends." He kept them under his influence by giving them gifts, and in return, they turned a blind eye to his injustices. His arrogance and sense of power kept growing, he considered everyone beneath him. | One day, however, he picked a fight with someone from the neighboring area. Thinking it would be an easy win, he tried to bully him but the neighbor fought back fiercely and beat him so bad…
(2026-01-25). Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament. scmp.com British Labour Party politician Andy Burnham was on Sunday blocked from trying to return to parliament, with lawmakers on the ‚left of the party accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his allies of a political move to keep out a potential leadership rival. | Burnham said he was disappointed at the decision and, while he called for unity in the Labour Party, criticised the way the situation had been handled.
(2026-01-25). We Can Fight This: Minnesota's General Strike Shows How. theintercept.com 
Demonstrators participate in a rally and march during an "ICE Out" general strike and day of protest on Jan. 23, 2026, in Minneapolis. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images | There is a possible future in which the events that unfolded in Minnesota on January 23, 2026, are forgotten. The fact of the largest general strike in the state in nearly a century may be only remembered, if at all, as a big day of protests and walkouts, and no more than that. | In that future, the possibility of mass, coordinated, and powerful action is wiped from the public imaginary — because, within 24 hours, federal agents…
(2026-01-25). US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations. geo.tv 
(2026-01-25). Iran will treat any attack as war against says senior Iran official. al-monitor.com By Michelle NicholsJan 23 (Reuters) – Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us," a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days."This military buildup – we hope it is not intended for real confrontation – but our military is ready for the worst-case scenario. This is why everything is on high alert in Iran," said the senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
(2026-01-25). Socialist Members of Argentine Parliament Support Minneapolis General Strike & Against ICE. indybay.org Socialist members of Argentina's parliament issued a statement and fought for the parliament to support the general strike in Minneapolis and also called for an end to ICE.
(2026-01-25). Protest at Santa Clara Hilton Hotel Calls Out Enabling of ICE. indybay.org On January 23, a protest was held at the Santa Clara Hilton Hotel to call out the company's enabling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The action was one of many organized across the country in solidarity with the general strike called for January 23 in Minneapolis in response to ICE's fascist takeover of the city, and the killing of Renee Nicole Good on January 7.
(2026-01-25). All Out for NYC Nurses for Single Payer & A General Strike – No Medicare Advantage. indybay.org 15,000 NYC nurses have been forced on strike and are facing a massive union busting. The entire working class needs to be mobilized to join them on the picket line and shutdown New York City to win the strike. The scabs are being supported by Democratic NY governor Hochul is supporting the scabs and NYC union bureaucrats are supporting the healthcare insurance companies and medicare advantage. Some are even getting paid by them to…
(2026-01-25). Prisoners for Palestine slam Met Police over Wormwood Scrubs violence and arrests. thecanary.co 
The group Prisoners for Palestine has hit back at what it calls the "violent" and "wildly disproportionate" response of the Met Police to a peaceful protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. It says that Wildly disproportionate response at Wormwood Scrubs As the Canary has reported, on Saturday 25 January evening, at least 86 people were arrested […] | By
(2026-01-25). US university fires daughter of top Iranian official Larijani. newarab.com 
A university in the US has fired the daughter of top Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, a cancer specialist and assistant professor at Emory University Medical School's Department of Hematology and Oncology in Atlanta, Georgia, has now had her profile removed from the faculty's page. | It is believed that Dr. Ardeshir-Larijani was let go from her position sometime this week, after Sandra Wo…
(2026-01-25). Fresh protests after man shot dead in Minneapolis operation. geo.tv 
(2026-01-25). West Bank: Palestinian killed near Ramallah amid settler attacks. newarab.com 
A Palestinian man was killed early Sunday after being shot by Israeli police north of The Palestinian Ministry of Health said it had been informed by the Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs of the killing of Ammar Majed Hassan Hijazi, 34, from the city of Nablus. Hij…
(2026-01-25). Statement From the Family of Alex J. Pretti. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). Myanmar holds final election round, military-backed party set to win. aljazeera.com UN official describes monthlong polls as 'illegitimate', while ASEAN regional bloc says it will not certify the vote.
(2026-01-25). US treasury secretary amplifies Trump's threat to Canada over China dealings. scmp.com The United States will impose 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports should Ottawa finalise a new trade deal with China, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday, amplifying a similar threat from US President Donald Trump a day earlier. | "We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the US," Bessent said on ABC's This Week.
(2026-01-25). Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee. aljazeera.com Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.
(2026-01-25). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-25). Starmer discusses need for enhanced security in Arctic in call with Trump. al-monitor.com Jan 24 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Saturday, with the leaders discussing the need for bolstered security in the Arctic, 10 Downing Street said in a statement.Starmer referred to the subject as an absolute priority for his government, the statement said.
(2026-01-25). Challenges Faced by Pakistanis Abroad: Pakistan's Diplomatic and Economic Failures. indybay.org The relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman has always been based on brotherhood and mutual respect. Oman has consistently welcomed Pakistani workers and traders. However, the visa obstacles faced by Pakistanis over the past year are not due to the Omani authorities, but are the result of Pakistan's diplomatic inefficiency. The Government of Pakistan has completely failed to address the concerns of the Omani authorities regarding visas and to reassure them.
(2026-01-25). Trump escalates feud with Carney after Davos dust-up. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, he will impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border. | Relations between the United States and its northern neighbor have been rocky since Trump returned to the White House a year ago, with spats over trade and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney decrying a "rupture" in the US-led global order. | During a visit to Beijing last week, Carney hailed a "new strategic partnership" with China that resulted in a "preliminary but landmark trade agreement" to reduce tariffs — but Trump warned of s…
(2026-01-25). ‚ÄéMoroto Regional Hospital Experiences Surge in Epilepsy Cases. plusnews.ug 
Authorities at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital have raised concerns over a sharp increase in epilepsy cases in the Karamoja sub-region, with the causes of the condition remaining largely unclear. Health experts at the facility cite infections, hereditary factors, cerebral malaria, typhoid, high blood pressure, and excessive consumption of crude waragi as some of the major contributing …
(2026-01-25). Songs of belief and belonging. tribune.com.pk 
In Pakistan, the Hindu minority lives largely in Sindh and southern Punjab, with smaller pockets in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. There are estimated to be over five million Hindus (including both Jati and Scheduled Caste communities), making them the largest non-Muslim minority in the country. | Jati groups such as Brahmins, Rajputs, Thakurs, Lohanas, and Maheshwaris tend to be more urban and influential, often active in business, medicine, or law. Scheduled Castes, legally designated in the mid-twentieth century, include Meghwar, Kolhi, Bheel, Oad, Bagri, Balmiki, and others. | They are the majority of…
(2026-01-25). Belarus, Cuba outline steps to advance cooperation in manufacturing. eng.belta.by During the meeting the parties discussed progress in implementing the effective Belarusian-Cuban agreements in the field of manufacturing sector and outlined steps for further advancement of bilateral cooperation.
(2026-01-25). Hegemony Is Not a Business: The Diplomatic Cost of American Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, Donald Trump announced he was seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing that "it's the United States alone that can protect this giant mass of land, this giant piece of ice." After threatening seven NATO allies with tariffs to compel agreement, …
(2026-01-25). Chinese PLA aerobatic team to fly J-10 Jets at Singapore Airshow. ecns.cn The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will attend the Singapore Airshow from late January to early February, performing flight demonstrations using J-10 fighter jets, the Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday.
(2026-01-25). Danish PM visits Greenland, vows support in 'difficult time'. ecns.cn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday delivered a brief statement to the media during her visit to Nuuk, capital of Greenland, stressing solidarity and a shared political future within the Danish realm.
(2026-01-25). Xi congratulates Yoweri Museveni on re-election as president of Uganda. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Xi said in the message that China and Uganda, bound by a long-standing traditional friendship, have in recent years firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and …
(2026-01-25). We Tolerated Their Violence Abroad. Now We See Its Victims Here. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer I wanted to post this stand‚Äëalone tweet from Chris Hedges for those who wanted to have his thoughts on what's going on — as the streets of Minneapolis are bleeding the same way Fallujah and Helmand bled for decades. Today, the federal agents who terrorize our neighborhoods took the life of …
(2026-01-25). Trump lauds British troops 'brave warriors' after Europe criticism. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump on Saturday praised "brave" British soldiers, calling them warriors, a day after remarks he made about NATO troops in Afghanistan were described as "insulting and appalling" by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer. | Trump provoked widespread anger in Britain and across Europe after he said European troops had stayed off the front lines in Afghanistan. | Britain lost 457 service personnel in Afghanistan, its deadliest overseas war since the 1950s. For several of the war's most intense years, it led the allied campaign in Helmand, Afghanistan's biggest and most violent prov…
(2026-01-25). Full confidentiality and cautious optimism. Is the new format of the talks on Ukraine justified? eng.belta.by Talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States of America took place in Abu Dhabi on 23-24 January. The importance of these meetings lies not only in the fact that Moscow and Kiev have finally returned to direct dialogue, but also in the active participation of Americans in this process.
(2026-01-25). Beijing prosecutors enhance contribution to urban development, people's livelihoods. ecns.cn Thanks to better handling of public interest cases, Beijing prosecutors have significantly strengthened their supervisory role in contributing to urban development and the improvement of people's livelihoods over the past decade.
(2026-01-25). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Resistance Report from Minnesota. indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | Register here: bit.ly/MN0129…
(2026-01-25). The Truth About COVID and the "Vax" globalresearch.ca Gradually the truth about COVID and the "Vax" has been leaking out. It's increasingly clear that this military-style operation was carried out with the connivance of Big Pharma.
(2026-01-25). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Government welcomes Chery SA investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Chery SA investment | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. | This investment comes at the back of an agreement signed between Chery SA and Nissan South Africa to acquire the assets in Nissan's Pretoria facility. | It also coincides with ongoing engagements by the dtic with the industry to revamp the automotive policy and support measures | "The South African automotive sector remains a key anchor industry for manufacturing and job creation. This acquisition by Chery SA is subj…
(2026-01-25). Joshua Cheptegei to Compete in Dubai's Burj2Burj Half Marathon. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei is set to compete in the Burj2Burj Half Marathon on February 8, 2026, in Dubai, as part of his preparations for future full marathon races. The Olympic and world champion is currently undergoing intensive high-altitude training in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda, aimed at sharpening his fitness ahead of the race. This year's …
(2026-01-25). Announcing A Live Event in New York: Net Zero and Freedom. wattsupwiththat.com This promises to be an entertaining evening. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. I hope there will be a good turnout of MC readers. Since space is limited, don't forget to RSVP.
(2026-01-25). Africa Cup 2025: Senegal defeats Morocco in thrilling final. ummid.com Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal Sunday January 18, 2026 defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Final 2025 (AFCON 2025), becoming the new football champion.
(2026-01-25). The case of precarious student lives in Pakistani universities. tribune.com.pk 
Trigger warning: This story contains references to suicide and self-harm. Suicide is preventable. Please read with care. | They say youth is the gift of nature. What, then, does it say about a society that corners its young into giving that gift away forever? | On December 19, 2025, Muhammad Awais Sultan, a 22 year old fifth semester Pharm D student at a private university in Lahore, died by suicide after falling from the fourth floor of his campus building. Classmates say Awais had been struggling to meet attendance requirements and had approached the administration multiple times, asking for leniency. His re…
(2026-01-25). in a Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance. al-monitor.com As a million Syrians fled their country's devastating civil war in 2015, directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes headed to Turkey where they would meet a young girl who encapsulated the contradictions of this enormous migration.In Ismir, they met Isra'a, a then-11-year-old girl whose family had left Aleppo as bombs rained down on the city, and who would become the subject of their documentary "One In A Million," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday.
(2026-01-25). US climber scales tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes. al-monitor.com TAIPEI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world's tallest buildings."Sick," Honnold said as he got to the top spire of Taiwan's tallest building after his 91-minute "free solo" ascent, which was organised and broadcast live by Netflix."What a beautiful way to see Taipei," he told reporters after his mission, which was postponed by a day due to wet weather.
(2026-01-25). The Peace Council: Why Morocco Is Invited and Why It Matters? moderndiplomacy.eu As protracted conflicts increasingly overwhelm traditional diplomatic mechanisms, new forms of peace governance are beginning to emerge. The creation of the Peace Council reflects a shift away from declaratory multilateralism toward more operational approaches to stabilization. Morocco's invitation to join this emerging architecture is not accidental; it raises a broader question about how peace is …
(2026-01-25). Polanski rules self out as Labour MPs attack Starmer's Burnham betrayal. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has confirmed that Zack Polanski will not be standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection: Excl: Zack Polanski will not stand as the Green Party candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election. A Green Party source told @NewStatesman that whoever is chosen as the party's candidate will be selected by the local […] | By
(2026-01-25). Pakistani court jails rights activist and husband for 10 years. al-monitor.com A Pakistani court on Saturday jailed a prominent rights activist and her husband for 10 years over "anti-state" social media posts.Imaan Mazari, a 32-year-old lawyer and vocal critic of Pakistan's military, "disseminated highly offensive" content on her X account, according to an Islamabad court. A court statement said Mazari and her husband, fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, "will have to remain in jail for 10 years".
(2026-01-25). Lee Anderson compared Labour to 'Traitors' everyone made the same joke. thecanary.co 
Reform MP Lee Anderson has said the following about the Labour Party's Andy Burnham situation: This is going to be better than Traitors. Never watched it but I've heard all about it ü§î t.co/ppUarFyqAR — Lee Anderson MP (@LeeAndersonMP_) January 24, 2026 As many of you have already figured out, it was a foolish move […] | By
(2026-01-25). The World Economic Forum on a Course of Self-Destruction. globalresearch.ca Word has it that the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos event went down as the worst ever in WEF's history.
(2026-01-25). Trump's goons arrested writer for criticising Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
America has long styled itself as both the 'land of the free' and the 'home of free speech'. While this was never really true, it's absolutely farcical in light of what's happening now in Trump's America: The government acknowledged it has no evidence Ozturk engaged in antisemitism or expressed support for Hamas. The files on […] | By
(2026-01-25). Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina's speech. tribune.com.pk 1725534939-0/BeFunky-(72)1725534939-0.jpg)
Bangladesh said on Sunday it was "surprised" and "shocked" that India had allowed fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to make a public address in New Delhi. | Hasina, 78, fled to neighbouring India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ended her iron-fisted 15-year rule. She made her first public speech since then in an audio address to a packed press club in Delhi on Friday. | She was found guilty in absentia by a Dhaka court in November of incitement, issuing an order to kill and inaction to prevent atrocities and was sentenced to be hanged. | "The government and the people of Bangladesh are s…
(2026-01-25). Bournemouth snap Liverpool's unbeaten run. tribune.com.pk 
Bournemouth ended Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run as Amine Adli's 95th minute strike secured a thrilling 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday. | Goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez put the home side in a commanding position but Liverpool hit back through Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to level. | However, Bournemouth won for just the second time in 15 matches after Adli fired in with virtually the last kick of the game. | Defeat will intensify the scrutiny on Liverpool boss Arne Slot with the Reds likely to fall outside of the Premier League's top four after Sunday's fixtures. | Slot, who guided Liv…
(2026-01-25). US president warns Canada with 100% tariff over China deal. geo.tv 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. — ReutersTrump warns PM Carney deal can endanger their economy.Carney urges citizens to buy domestic products. Tensions arise after…
(2026-01-25). Life-saving aid reaches Kurdish-majority town: UN. al-monitor.com A UN humanitarian convoy arrived Sunday in the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, which has been filled recently with people displaced by clashes in northern Syria, a spokesperson told AFP.Earlier Sunday, Syria's military said it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the town, also known as Ain al-Arab in Arabic and once a symbol of Kurdish fighters' victory against Islamic State group (IS) jihadists.The aid came as the Syrian authorities and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement after Kurdish forces relinquished swathes of territory to government troops.
(2026-01-25). Tensions Flare Over Controversial Shooting in Minneapolis. devdiscourse.com The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis has sparked controversy. Senior Trump administration officials defended the shooting, claiming Pretti assaulted officers. However, videos suggest Pretti was unarmed, leading to public outrage and increased tension between local law enforcement and federal authorities.
(2026-01-25). Minnesota governor slams 'horrific' new killing by ICE agents. newarab.com 
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Saturday that federal agents deployed in Minneapolis as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown had carried out "another horrific shooting," less than three weeks An video was circulating of a man who was shot during a street disturbance, with several gunshots heard and at least one person in the vicinity wearing a vest marked "POLICE." | The man was later identified by his parents as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who worked an intensive…
(2026-01-25). Video from new angle: ICE agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A shocking video was released today from Minneapolis showing ICE agents shooting a man in the street. The person was identified as Alex Pretti, BBC reported.Federal immigration officers have shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, in Minneapolis amid continued protests following the death of Renee Good, who was also shot dead by an immigration agent in the same city.Renee Good was killed around three weeks ago inside her car after federal officials said she was using her car as a weapon, despite refutations of the claim by authorities in Minnesota.üö®üá∫&u…
(2026-01-25). PCB Announces Pakistan's 15-Member Squad for T20 World Cup. thinktank.pk Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday officially announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, naming Salman Ali Agha as captain for the marquee tournament. The squad combines experienced campaigners with a group of exciting newcomers, signaling a strategic shift as Pakistan aim to reclaim global dominance in the shortest format. The …
(2026-01-25). Kalafi Moala: My view of tyrannical Trump. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kalafi Moala, publisher of Talanoa 'o Tonga As a journalist based in Tonga, I have chosen mostly to refrain from giving a view of US President Donald Trump, one way or another, as I thought that he would sooner or later get over his incredible childishness and tyrannical behavior, and start doing something…
(2026-01-25). Trump reveals why he wants to invade Greenland. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just revealed why he wants to invade and take control of Greenland despite opposition.
(2026-01-25). Wildlife Encounters Turn Fatal in Uttarakhand's Lansdowne. devdiscourse.com In a tragic turn of events in Uttarakhand's Lansdowne, two separate wildlife encounters resulted in deaths within 24 hours. On Saturday, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl was reportedly taken by a leopard from her home in Barswar village, while on Sunday, a 70-year-old man was trampled by an elephant.
(2026-01-25). Israeli soldier kidnaps Palestinian and asks family for ransom. newarab.com 
Israel's military said Sunday it had launched an investigation into a soldier who reportedly fabricated a kidnapping of a The Palestinian man had been detained at a holding facility when a military police guard photographed him and sent the image to his family, falsely claiming he had been kidnapped, the Times of Israel reported. | In a separate report, Israeli Army Radio said the soldier demanded the family transfer money in exchange for his release. | Confir…
(2026-01-25). The Cuban Revolution remains a project of its people. radiohc.cu By René Tamayo León | Presidency of Cuba | Extraordinary plenary sessions of the provincial committees of the Communist Party of Cuba were held in Matanzas and Mayabeque. They were chaired by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and the member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee, Roberto Morales Ojeda. | The country's core tasks in these complex times, marked by increasing threats from imperialism against the Cuban nation—such as the defense of the homeland, the stability of the nationa…
(2026-01-25). Israel calls for US security firms to operate Rafah crossing. newarab.com 
Palestinian group The Hamas delegation was headed by one of its chiefs, Khalil al-Hayya, and also included other leaders in the movement, including Zaher Jabarin, Mahmoud Mardawi, and the group's representative in Turkey, Musa Akkari. | The statement said the meeting addressed st…
(2026-01-25). Sunday 2/15: Until All Of Us Are Free: Youth-Led Remembrance of WWII Japanese-Americans Imprisonments. indybay.org Japanese Community Youth Council | 2012 Pine Street | San Francisco, CA, 94115…
(2026-01-25). A hidden code between math and nature. tribune.com.pk 
I'm not a botanist but rather an amateur naturalist, captivated by the myriad aspects of nature that surround me. Despite not being an astronomer, the Big Bang and the celestial elements it birthed are intriguing. I am not an architect but understand its fundamentals and have designed a few houses. While I am not a mathematician, I know its basics. What I didn't know is that common to these diverse fields is a symbol of mathematical elegance and aesthetic perfection called the Golden Spiral. | I became aware of it some years ago while I was staying in our cottage in the mountains. My wife likes collecting a va…
(2026-01-25). Honoring Heroes and Achievers: Jammu and Kashmir's 2025 Awards Ceremony. devdiscourse.com The Jammu and Kashmir government recognized 56 individuals on Sunday for their brave and significant contributions across diverse sectors.
(2026-01-25). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-25). Massive winter storm grips much of US in snow, ice and Arctic cold. scmp.com A powerful US winter storm spread a paralysing mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Ohio Valley and mid-South to New England on ‚Sunday, compounded by bitter, Arctic cold gripping much of the nation east of the Rockies. | Winter storm warnings were posted for most of the eastern third of the United States covering 118 million people, as the deep freeze strained energy supplies in some areas, and the National Weather Service predicted widespread, prolonged travel disruptions.
(2026-01-25). A Moral Crisis on Republic Day in India: Serving Private Capital or Serving the People? globalresearch.ca Republic Day is intended to be a celebration of India's constitutional soul—justice, liberty and equality.
(2026-01-25). Meet AIMIM's Sahar Shaikh who demolished Jitendra Awhad's Mumbra Fortress. ummid.com Sahar Shaikh, the youngest Corporator of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has set media landscape on fire ever since the results of Mumbra-Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 were announced.
(2026-01-25). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-25). 'Wake-up call': Obama and Clinton speak out as latest Minneapolis killing shocks US. scmp.com Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls on Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic "chaos". | The Trump administration has faced intensifying pressure over its mass immigration crackdown, particularly after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, Saturday while scuffling with him on an icy roadway.
(2026-01-25). Factbox-Airlines reroute, cancel flights as tensions ramp up over Iran. al-monitor.com Jan 24 (Reuters) – Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday the U.S. had an "armada" heading towards Iran.A senior Iranian official said on Friday Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us", ahead of the arrival of a U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days.
(2026-01-25). TikTok establishes new U.S. joint venture to avoid American ban. ecns.cn TikTok announced on Thursday the establishment of a joint venture, TikTok U.S. Data Security Joint Venture LLC (TikTok USDS JV), a new entity with majority American ownership. The company will manage data protection, algorithm security, content moderation and software assurance for TikTok's U.S. operations.
(2026-01-25). Manitowoc, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE Terror NOW! Emergency Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.
(2026-01-25). Xi greets To Lam on election as Vietnam party leader. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, extended congratulations on Friday to To Lam on his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.
(2026-01-25). Israel blocks shipments of football turf for Palestinian FA. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have prevented the entry of artificial turf shipments from China intended to be used On its official website,
(2026-01-25). China, Brazil vow to further deepen ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and jointly safeguard the central role of the United Nations amid the current turbulent international situation during a phone conversation on Friday.
(2026-01-25). West Allis, WI, January 25, 2026: Emergency Protest ICE Out of Our Communities! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). Egypt marks 25 January revolution amid official denial. newarab.com 
Last Thursday, the Interior Ministry sent congratulatory messages to its personnel and the public to mark "Police Day", an annual event observed on 25 January for decades, without acknowledging its link to the revolution. The up…
(2026-01-25). At "No Tech for ICE" Demo, Deadly Consequences of Palantir's Technology Heavily Protested. indybay.org Hundreds chanted "Hey, hey, ho, ho, Peter Thiel has got to go".
(2026-01-25). Punjab recovers 44 rare bar-headed geese in operation. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab's Forest and Wildlife Department recovered 44 bar-headed geese in an operation against mafia allgedly involved in the illegal smuggling of rare birds on Sunday. | Acting on a tip-off, officials recovered 44 bar-headed geese, a migratory species that travels to Pakistan from Siberia during winter. The birds were seized during a raid conducted by the Forest and Wildlife Department's staff. | On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the rescued birds will be released into the wild on Wednesday. The department said the geese will be freed at Kala Chitta National Park. | According to a post…
(2026-01-25). Cricket players, officials slam ICC for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup ouster. aljazeera.com Ex-players and cricket administrators question the ICC's decision, saying it reeks of double standards and injustice.
(2026-01-25). In Minneapolis, resistance to ICE hardens after agent kills another US citizen. scmp.com When Fabiola, a single mother and naturalised US citizen from Latin America, first learned of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, ‚Äåshe said she was heartbroken and terrified. | Then she joined the thousands of other Minnesotans who have volunteered to track ICE agents since Good was killed, despite her fears for herself and her son Asher, who is seven.
(2026-01-25). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.
(2026-01-25). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: How does a UN official observe and understand China's development story. ecns.cn On the eve of her departure, CNS's "W.E.Talk" conducted an exclusive interview with Beate Trankmann. Starting from the blue sky and the clear Liangma River outside the window, she shared her in-depth observations of China's development story over more than 20 years.
(2026-01-25). Cuba en el salón de arte contemporáneo de París. radiohc.cu La joven artista cubana de la plástica, Laura Vaillant es una de las pocas presencias latinoamericanas en la edición 15 del Salón Internacional de Arte Contemporáneo de París art3f, espacio que cierra este domingo con expositores de varios países. | En el recinto ferial de la Puerta de Versalles, la nacida en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus y graduada en la Academia de Artes de Trinidad, atrae a coleccionistas, expertos y al público en general con sus obras elaboradas en carboncillo sobre lienzo o grafito sobre papel, dibujos de personas reales que conoce o encuentra a su paso.Me apasiona captar las expre…
(2026-01-25). Cuba realizó ejercicios como parte del Día Nacional de la Defensa. radiohc.cu 
El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, presenció este sábado en La Habana ejercicios militares como parte del Día Nacional de la Defensa, y evaluó la cohesión entre diferentes tipos de componentes del sistema defensivo territorial. ´La mejor manera de evitar una agresión es que el imperialismo tenga que calcular cuál sería el precio de agredir a nuestro país. Y eso tiene que ver mucho con la preparación que tengamos para este tipo de acciones militares ª, acotó en el inicio de la jornada. | El primer mandatario estuvo presente en la Gran Unidad de Tanques de la Gloria Combativa ´Rescate de Sang…
(2026-01-25). EEUU: Cancelan más de 10.000 vuelos por tormenta invernal. radiohc.cu Más de 10.000 vuelos en Estados Unidos programados para este domingo han sido cancelados debido a la potente tormenta invernal que paralizó estados del este y el sur con fuertes nevadas y hielo. | El caos aéreo se suma a las más de 4.000 cancelaciones registradas la víspera, afectando gravemente la movilidad en el país. | A medida que la nieve, la lluvia helada y las temperaturas gélidas golpeaban los dos tercios orientales de ese país, el número de cortes de electricidad iba en aumento, dejando como resultado cerca de 850.000 clientes sin servicio este domingo por la mañana. | El presidente Donald Trump calificó…
(2026-01-25). Ante la violencia de género, Cuba reafirma tolerancia cero. radiohc.cu 
El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba reafirmó este domingo que en el país no hay ni habrá impunidad ante hechos de violencia basada en género. | En su cuenta en la red social X señaló, además, que la nación cuenta con una legislación sólida para enfrentar este fenómeno, atender a víctimas directas e indirectas y facilitar su rehabilitación y reincorporación efectiva a la sociedad. | Estos Son los Hechos: | En Cuba no hay ni habrá impunidad ante hechos de violencia basada en género. Contamos con una legislación sólida para enfrentar este fenómeno, atender a víctimas directas e indirectas y facilitar su r…
(2026-01-25). Cuba realizó ejercicios como parte del Día Nacional de la Defensa. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, presenció este sábado en La Habana ejercicios militares como parte del Día Nacional de la Defensa, y evaluó la cohesión entre diferentes tipos de componentes del sistema defensivo territorial. ´La mejor manera de evitar una agresión es que el imperialismo tenga que calcular cuál sería el precio de agredir a nuestro país. Y eso tiene que ver mucho con la preparación que tengamos para este tipo de acciones militares ª, acotó en el inicio de la jornada. | El primer mandatario estuvo presente en la Gran Unidad de Tanques de la Gloria Combativa ´Rescate de Sang…
(2026-01-25). Realizarán en La Habana décima edición del Festival de la Salsa. cubadebate.cu La X edición del Festival de la Salsa se celebrará del 26 de febrero al 1 de marzo, y tendrá como sede principal al Club 500 de La Habana. El evento, considerado uno de los más importantes en el calendario cultural de Cuba, rendirá homenaje a sus 10 años de creado y a los 70 años de la orquesta Elito Revé y su Charangón, referente emblemático de la música cubana.
(2026-01-25). Realizarán en La Habana décima edición del Festival de la Salsa. cubadebate.cu La X edición del Festival de la Salsa se celebrará del 26 de febrero al 1 de marzo, y tendrá como sede principal al Club 500 de La Habana. El evento, considerado uno de los más importantes en el calendario cultural de Cuba, rendirá homenaje a sus 10 años de creado y a los 70 años de la orquesta Elito Revé y su Charangón, referente emblemático de la música cubana.
(2026-01-25). "Aboard a Ship Called Cuba" : Enrique Ubieta's New Book, Available for Free on Cubainformación (+PDF). radiohc.cu Cubainformación | The Havana-based Social Sciences Publishing House has just released the book "A bordo de una nave llamada Cuba ® ( "Aboard a Ship Called Cuba," ), by Cuban researcher and essayist Enrique Ubieta Gómez. This work brings together chronicles and essays written over more than two decades, reflecting, from lived experience, on the Cuban Revolution, the cultural war, and the ethical, political, and social challenges of the present. | The book can be downloaded for free in PDF format from Cubainformación. | www.cubainformacion.tv/images/stories/do… | Download t…
(2026-01-25). Left-Wing Candidate Iván Cepeda Leads Polls Ahead of Presidential Elections in Colombia. orinocotribune.com Left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, who is close to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, remains in the lead in voting intention for the presidential elections on May 31, according to a poll released this weekend. | Cepeda, candidate of the Historic Pact, Petro's coalition, has 30% of the electorate's preferences, followed by lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, of the far-right movement Defenders of the Homeland, with 22%, according to the survey by the Spanish firm GAD3 published by the Noticias RCN television channel. | Dos puntos a destacar:
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(2026-01-25). "U.S. seeks Cuba's energy collapse through international piracy" : Havana denounces the intensification of the U.S. blockade on oil supplies. radiohc.cu The Trump administration is considering new measures to promote regime change in Cuba, including a possible total blockade on the country's oil imports, according to Politico, citing three sources familiar with the plan. | Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the recent leaks and speculation this Friday. | The Cuban diplomat described this intention as a brutal assault against a peaceful nation that poses no threat whatsoever to the United States, noting that such measures are irrefutable proof that the economic hardships faced by the Cuban people are primarily caused and orchestrate…
(2026-01-25). En Italia, manifestación de apoyo a Cuba ante amenazas de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
Decenas de agrupaciones políticas, y sociales de Italia, junto a la comunidad de cubanos residentes en ese país, se movilizaron este domingo en Roma en rechazo a las crecientes amenazas de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | En la masiva manifestación, que comenzó a las 11: 30, hora local, frente a la sede de la Embajada de la nación caribeña, estuvieron presentes dirigentes e integrantes de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic) y de La Villetta per Cuba. | También participaron líderes y miembros del Partido Comunista, de Refundación Comunista, de Patria Socialista y de Poder al Pueblo, así como de la…
(2026-01-25). Cuba celebra el Día del Trabajador del sector alimentario. radiohc.cu El secretario de organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda congratuló este domingo a los trabajadores del sector alimentario del país, en su día. | En un post de la red social X, el alto dirigente partidista expresó: Felicitamos a todos los que en este sector dan lo mejor de sí para sobreponerse a las dificultades". | El 25 de enero de 1971 fue declarado como el Día del Trabajador de la Industria Alimentaria durante la jornada de celebración del Primer Congreso Nacional del Sindicato del sector, donde el comandante en jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) llamó a fortalecer e…
(2026-01-25). Nueva muerte a manos del ICE sacude a Minesota. cubadebate.cu Mineápolis ha vuelto a verse sacudida este mes por otra muerte ocurrida durante un operativo de agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE.UU. (ICE). El hecho tuvo lugar en medio de protestas generalizadas contra el accionar de la agencia, desplegada en el estado de Minesota por órdenes de Donald Trump.
(2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Justice for Ronald Tinsley – Protest & Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Palm Ave and Del Monte Blvd, Marina…
(2026-01-25). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-25). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-25). Trump se resistió, pero la guerra es inevitable: øatacará Irán primero? strategic-culture.su En Geopolítica | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Tel Aviv y Washington están afilando sus cuchillos, pero la doctrina militar favorece al que da e…
(2026-01-25). Perché la politica aggressiva dell'Ue contro la Russia potrebbe portare alla disgregazione europea. strategic-culture.su Se s'imbarca in una guerra contro la Russia, in caso d'insuccesso l'Ue rischia la dissoluzione. Anche l'integrità degli stati membri potrebbe essere messa in discussione | Renze Rosso | Segue nostro Femmina penso, se penso la pace è uno dei versi più intensi di una poesia pubblicata da Edoardo Sanguineti nel 1992, La ballata delle donne. Esprime una storica verità — da Lisistrata a Jane Adams — oggi confutata dalle tre donne…
(2026-01-25). Afghan students face hurdles in degree verification amid repatriation. tribune.com.pk 
Afghan students returning home are facing serious challenges in getting their educational degrees verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). | The students say that before the government's decision on the repatriation of Afghan refugees, they were admitted to Pakistani universities using Proof of Registration (PoR) and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) documents. However, these same documents are now being rejected for degree verification. | According to the affected students, when they approach HEC for verification, they are told that degrees based on PoR and ACC cards are no longer being attested. Verificati…