(2026-01-07). Israeli forces open fire in central Gaza, W. Bank raids continue. newarab.com 
Israeli tanks open fire towards the northern areas of At the same time, Israeli settlers also stormed farmland in Rabah, south of Jenin. This comes as Israeli…
(2026-01-07). Pine Gap protests and the case for civil disobedience over Gaza. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-07). La censura de los archivos niega justicia a las víctimas de Epstein. workers.org 
La fecha límite para que el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ) hiciera públicos todos los archivos sobre el delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein —con excepciones limitadas— ya ha pasado. Miles de fotos, mensajes de texto, correos electrónicos y otros documentos incriminatorios se hicieron públicos el 19 de diciembre, fecha en la que . . . |
(2026-01-07). Venezuelan Oil: Statism to Liberation? wattsupwiththat.com There will be many geopolitical ramifications from the Venezuelan leadership change, including the termination of sanctions on Venezuela and its oil. President Trump indicated a willingness to sell oil to China, helping Venezuela to pay down its $60 billion debt to that country.
(2026-01-07). No to U.S. intervention in Iran and elsewhere. workers.org 
If there was ever one iota of doubt that Donald Trump is all about regime change against any government that he opposes, the unlawful, illegal kidnapping of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse, Cilia Adela Flores, on Jan. 3 should have erased those doubts forever. It doesn't matter whether . . . |
(2026-01-07). Trump threatens second strike against Venezuela if interim president does not bow to US demands. wsws.org In an interview with NBC on Monday, President Donald Trump suggested the US could launch a second military incursion into Venezuela if newly sworn in President Delcy Rodríguez stops cooperating with US officials.
(2026-01-07). After Trump's attack on Venezuela: Germany's Left Party supports European imperialism. wsws.org The Left Party's reaction to the illegal US attack on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro once again exposes it as an openly pro-imperialist force.
moneycontrol.com (2026-01-07). How Maduro and his wife were injured during the US raid, and what officials told US Congress
Trump administration officials say the Venezuelan leader and Cilia Flores were hurt while trying to flee and hide, even as lawyers describe the incident as a violent abduction and questions swirl about the scale of the operation.
(2026-01-07). Chinese FM on Venezuela situation: China always opposes imposing one country's will on another. ecns.cn China always opposes the use or threat of force, as well as any imposition of one country's will on another, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday when speaking of the situation in Venezuela.
(2026-01-07). No country should act as the world's police or judge: Chinese FM. ecns.cn No country should act as the world's police or judge, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday after the vast majority of countries on the UN Security Council expressed their condemnation of the U.S. military strikes on Venezuela.
(2026-01-07). Outside NYC courthouse, demonstrators demand freedom for President Maduro and Cilia Flores. workers.org 
Protesters rallied outside the courthouse on Jan. 5, in NewYork City where heavily armed U.S. troops brought Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores for a hearing on false charges of importing cocaine into the United States. A vast number of media outlets swarmed around them seeking interviews. . . . |
(2026-01-07). Wave of international solidarity with Venezuela. workers.org 
These reports include excerpts from a roundup on lahaine.org and selections from other sources internationally. A separate Workers World report on demonstrations inside the United States can be found at workers.org/ Havana, Cuba. Jan. 3, 2026. Social and political movements around the world have rejected U.S. imperialist aggression and reaffirmed . . . |
(2026-01-07). White House Can't Make Venezuela Attack Legal. consortiumnews.com Marjorie Cohn rebuts the efforts by the Trump administration — including the president's claim that the U.S. owns Venezuela's oil — to justify its illegal aggression. By Marjorie Cohn Truthout The Trump administration's massive military attack on Venezuela, launched with 150…
(2026-01-07). A global piracy for all to see. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's invasion of Venezuela to seize its oil under the pretense of combating drug trafficking is an act of piracy that shatters what's left of America's moral, legal, and ideological standing.
(2026-01-07). UN members denounce U.S. attack. ecns.cn Sun Lei, the charge d'affaires of China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, addresses the Security Council at UN headquarters, on Jan 5, 2026.Backers of the US military operation in Venezuela, including Argentina, framed the action as a law-enforcement, anti-narco-terrorism step and argued it could open a path to restoring democracy.
(2026-01-07). Venezuela declares seven-day mourning following US attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) —The authorities of Venezuela declared seven days of mourning for soldiers and civilians killed as a result of the aggression of the United States on January 3, Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez stated.
(2026-01-07). At least 14 journalists detained during presidential inauguration in Venezuela. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-07). Chapeando: La verdad secuestrada (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Hoy todo aparece mediado por las mentiras que se siguen diciendo desde el imperio, para justificar el violento secuestro del Presidente Nicolás Maduro y de su esposa Cilia Flores, aunque ya el mundo sabe, porque el propio Trump lo ha dicho, que todo se hizo, única y exclusivamente por el petróleo y otros recursos de Venezuela.
(2026-01-07). Decretan en Venezuela siete días de duelo por asesinados en agresión imperial. cubadebate.cu La presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, decretó siete días de duelo por los hombres y mujeres que fallecieron en la madrugada del 3 de enero, tras el ataque de Estados Unidos contra el país, que derivó en el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y la primera dama, Cilia Flores.
newleftreview.org (2026-01-07). Tariq Ali, Abduction in Caracas ' SidecarTwo decades before US forces kidnapped Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro this weekend, Hugo Chávez had already predicted the approach
(2026-01-07). Trump: bombardeo y secuestro. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump acaba de destruir lo poco que aún quedaba del tan mentado "orden mundial basado en reglas". El bombardeo de numerosas instalaciones militares (y sus inevitables daños colaterales en objetivos civiles) en Caracas y alrededores seguido por el secuestro -que no "extracción"- del presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros abre un nuevo capítulo en el sistema internacional en donde numerosos actores van a poder utilizar el precedente sentado por Trump en Venezuela para resolver a su favor conflictos de poder en las más diversas locaciones del planeta.
(2026-01-07). Iran's Araghchi sends letter to Kuwait's foreign minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to Kuwait delivered a written message from Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to his Kuwaiti counterpart during a diplomatic meeting in Kuwait.
(2026-01-07). More than a business hub: check how global merchants thrive in Yiwu. ecns.cn In Yiwu, the "World Capital of Small Commodities," most foreign merchants shuttle day and night between the trading markets and are occupied with cross-border orders. Yet beyond the hustle, their lives are really enriched by diverse passions—some practice martial arts, while some are avid cyclists.
(2026-01-07). Chinese FM warns int'l community of Japan's accelerating remilitarization trend. ecns.cn The international community must stay on high alert about the dangerous trend of Japan "remilitarizing" itself faster, which is bound to undermine regional peace and stability, said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-01-07). Investment Scam in Maharashtra: Man Arrested for Rs 2.39 Crore Fraud. devdiscourse.com A 36-year-old man from Maharashtra's Palghar district has been arrested for allegedly defrauding 14 investors of Rs 2.39 crore, promising them high returns through his company.
(2026-01-07). Australia's 'national interest' falters in the face of Trump's lawlessness. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-07). Netanyahu trying to block any US-Iran talks: Report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Netanyahu has reportedly sought throughout his recent visit to the United States to derail a proposal backed by Donald Trump's envoy aimed at reviving negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
(2026-01-07). Victory Rally: USA Secures Semi-final Spot in United Cup Tussle. devdiscourse.com The United States clinched a spot in the semi-finals of the United Cup mixed team tournament on Wednesday, overpowering Greece 2-1 in Perth. This crucial victory was spearheaded by Coco Gauff, who first defeated Maria Sakkari in singles, and then partnered with Christian Harrison to secure the deciding doubles match.
(2026-01-07). Sorry, PM: full Bondi inquiry can be short, sharp. onlineopinion.com.au More than half of Australia's federal royal commissions have reported in under twelve months – many in just weeks.
(2026-01-07). First supermoon of 2026 lights up sky. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — The first total lunar eclipse of the new Gregorian year occurred as a supermoon, illuminating the night sky.
(2026-01-07). The US Justice Department, Fake Cartels, and Maduro. dissidentvoice.org The Trump administration is increasingly resembling a government previously abominated by the current US president as entangling, bumbling, and prone to fantasies. President George W. Bush was well versed in baseless existential threats stemming from Mesopotamia, supposedly directed by the Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. There was a critical problem in this assessment: in his dry …
(2026-01-07). Iran's intelligence upper hand in shadow war with Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — From online recruitment to sleeper cells, Iran has repeatedly exposed Mossad's covert operations.
(2026-01-07). Lukashenko: Christmas traditions are a key part of national heritage. eng.belta.by "Christmas traditions, which carry moral ideals, constitute an integral part of our rich cultural and spiritual heritage, strengthen the bond between generations, and help build Belarus' future on the principles of peace and harmony," the message of greetings reads.
(2026-01-07). Kerman: A museum illustrating various periods of Iran history. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Being home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, eye-catching gardens, and ancient monuments, Kerman city can be considered a perfect museum illustrating various periods in Iranian history.
(2026-01-07). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-07). North Carolina educators in first fight of 2026 against austerity and war. wsws.org This is not just a local fight—it is the first battle of 2026 and part of a rising tide of opposition by the working class against the attack on the right to public education, growing austerity, the witch-hunting of immigrants, dictatorship and war.
(2026-01-07). New Zealand Deputy PM visits Argentina's fascist President Milei. wsws.org Deputy Prime Minister Seymour's glorifying of Milei's shock therapy and police state regime must be taken as a sharp warning by the working class.
(2026-01-07). 9 months since death of Michigan autoworker Ronald Adams. wsws.org Nine months after the preventable death of 63‚Äëyear‚Äëold machine repairman Ronald Adams Sr. , the silence from company, the United Auto Workers and state remains deafening.
(2026-01-07). Trump freezes $10 billion in aid to working class families, as deportation raids expand. wsws.org The cuts hit Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and childcare funds that provide food, housing and basic income for low-income families across five states.
(2026-01-07). Trump's January 6 coup: Answers from Socialism AI. wsws.org This is a report drawn up by Socialism AI on the background and course of the January 6, 2021 coup, which took place five years ago.
(2026-01-07). China curbs dual-use item exports to Japan. ecns.cn China announced on Tuesday an immediate ban on exporting dual-use items to Japan, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks hinting at the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.
(2026-01-07). Insights | Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks a grave 'diplomatic failure': Japanese scholar. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan violate both international protocol and diplomatic norms, said Atsushi Koketsu, professor emeritus at Yamaguchi University recently.
(2026-01-07). New York City's emergency medical services begin new year in crisis. wsws.org Entering their fourth year without a contract, EMS workers are struggling to respond to increasing call volumes while staffing and real wages decline.
(2026-01-07). Comicomment: Save or Slave? Hegemony at play. ecns.cn Cloaked in the rhetoric of "rescue" and "responsibility," the use of force reflects a familiar pattern of dominance.
(2026-01-07). Iran executes Mossad agent Ali Ardestani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Iran carried out the execution of Ali Ardastani, convicted of espionage in favor of Israel's spy agency Mossad, after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and completed through the full legal process.
(2026-01-07). Housing Market Balances Demand Amidst Rising Prices in Major Indian Cities. devdiscourse.com Housing sales in India experienced a slight decline of 1% in 2025, translating to over 3.48 lakh units sold across eight major cities, according to real estate consultant Knight Frank. This stagnation comes amidst an average price hike of up to 19%, putting pressure on the primary residential market.
(2026-01-07). Australia's rising Aboriginal deaths in custody: Law-and-order and the assault on the working class. wsws.org Australia has recorded the highest number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody in more than four decades, alongside a rise in fatalities among non-Indigenous prisoners.
(2026-01-07). Israel's Unpredictable Attacks are Causing Increasing Division in the Arab World. covertactionmagazine.com Israel's recent strikes on Qatar and Yemen have once again demonstrated both the lawlessness of the Jewish state's leadership and the deep divisions within the Arab world. The latter, in many ways, is responsible for the former. With regard to Israel, everything is crystal clear. Israelis have long since ceased to observe any diplomatic conventions …
(2026-01-07). China to expand institutional opening-up of forex market in 2026. ecns.cn The State Administration of Foreign Exchange has announced that it will expand high-level institutional opening-up and deepen facilitation reforms in the foreign exchange sector this year, according to the administration's annual work conference on Monday and Tuesday.
(2026-01-07). Western Europe Faces Travel Chaos as Storm Goretti Strikes. devdiscourse.com Western Europe prepared for significant travel disruptions on Wednesday due to Storm Goretti, the first major storm of the year, causing severe snow and ice conditions across the continent's Atlantic coast.
(2026-01-07). telco industry an essential service on weakening foundations. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-07). The Anger that Masks the Sadness. dissidentvoice.org We have always lived in a society that hinders mental health care instead of enabling it. Now, this writer is surely not a psychiatrist, but I did spend a night in a Holiday Inn Express. My experiences as a patient of Freudian psychoanalysis 40 years ago taught me, among many things, that 'The child is …
(2026-01-07). China, Ireland pledge to deepen ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that China stands ready to work with Ireland to advance high-quality pragmatic cooperation, consolidate political mutual trust, accommodate each other's major interests and core concerns, and elevate bilateral relations to a new level.
(2026-01-07). Hospital staff to be held accountable after newborn injured during umbilical cord procedure. ecns.cn All personnel responsible will be held accountable after a newborn was injured during an umbilical cord procedure at a hospital in Xuyi County in eastern China's Jiangsu province, local health authorities said Monday.
(2026-01-07). Zelensky names military spy chief to lead Office of President. wsws.org Budanov was trained by the CIA, maintains ties to the Trump administration and is known for his particular close ties to Ukrainian neo-fascists.
(2026-01-07). Iran Executes Alleged Israeli Spy Amid Rising Tensions. devdiscourse.com The Iranian government has executed a man identified as Ali Ardestani, accusing him of espionage for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad. State media reported on the execution Wednesday, emphasizing Ardestani's alleged transfer of sensitive information to Mossad agents in exchange for financial incentives, including cryptocurrencies.
(2026-01-07). China's Foreign Exchange Reserves See Modest Rise in December. devdiscourse.com China's foreign exchange reserves witnessed a modest increase in December, as the weakening of the dollar continued to influence global currency markets. According to official data released on Wednesday, reserves rose by $11.5 billion, totaling $3.358 trillion, slightly below the anticipated $3.36 trillion projected by a Reuters poll.
(2026-01-07). Subsidies aid cross-Strait integration. ecns.cn Taiwan-funded enterprises operating in Xiamen, Fujian province, that establish joint laboratories with local research institutes are eligible for subsidies of up to 10 million yuan ($1.43 million) to support innovation and high-quality development, local authorities said.
(2026-01-07). Ex-Gansu vice-governor convicted of bribery, insider trading. ecns.cn Zhao Jinyun, former vice-governor of Gansu province, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for bribery and insider trading, a court in Tianjin announced on Tuesday.
(2026-01-07). Australian pseudo-left covers for Labor's assault on democratic rights after Bondi attack. wsws.org Under conditions of a sharp shift in the political situation, the pseudo-left are trying to subordinate anger and opposition to the Labor Party and the fraud that endless protests will shift the establishment to the left.
(2026-01-07). Musical theater market hits new heights. ecns.cn The Chinese musical theater market is experiencing an unprecedented surge, with genres blending, platforms evolving and fresh talent emerging at a dizzying pace. As the demand for diverse and dynamic musical experiences rises, a recent market report shows a growing appeal for homemade musicals among younger audiences.
(2026-01-07). Comicomment: Save in name, slave in reality — Hegemony unmasked. ecns.cn Under the guise of "saving" others, the true face of hegemony is laid bare. The United States' military actions have drawn a steady stream of condemnation and serious concerns worldwide. Many countries have accused the U.S. of violating other nations' sovereignty and international law, calling it a blatant act of hegemonic aggression.
(2026-01-07). Space Gen – Chandrayaan: The Untold Story of India's Lunar Mission. devdiscourse.com Space Gen — Chandrayaan, a much-anticipated series, is set to premiere on JioHotstar on January 23. Featuring stars like Nakuul Mehta and Shriya Saran, the series unveils the riveting story behind India's Chandrayaan-2 mission.
(2026-01-07). CDC slashes vaccine schedule: Trump-Kennedy atrocity against children's lives and health. wsws.org The January 5, 2026 decision to revise the US childhood vaccine schedule marks a turning point in the destruction of public health.
(2026-01-07). Malcolm Evans: What have we become that we accept such brigandry? asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Malcolm Evans What have we become if to survive in our so-called "free world" we must turn a blind eye to cold-blooded genocide, must arm ourselves to oppose our major trading partner, must support a contrived war to defeat an adversary that no longer exists, (lest its new form otherwise achieves its potential)…
(2026-01-07). Judicial Drama: High Stakes Inquiry into Justice Varma's Corruption Allegations. devdiscourse.com Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has raised objections in the Supreme Court against the establishment of an inquiry committee by the Lok Sabha Speaker, probing allegations of corruption against him. The crux of the issue lies in whether such a committee can be constituted unilaterally when motions for impeachment were initiated in both Houses of Parliament on the same day, but recognized in only one.
(2026-01-07). Humanoid robot works fully autonomously at a cinema. ecns.cn A fully autonomous humanoid robot developed by Chinese company DOBOT has begun operation at the K11 Art House cinema in Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, according to Shenzhen News Sunday.
(2026-01-07). Iran to not let hostile rhetorics go unanswered. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Army chief has stressed that Tehran views the escalation of hostile rhetoric against the Iranian nation as a threat and will not leave its continuation unanswered.
(2026-01-07). Tragic Loss: Esteemed Photojournalist K Gopakumar Dies in Bus Accident. devdiscourse.com A tragically fatal accident occurred on Wednesday when a speeding government bus collided with a motorcycle near Karakkamandapam. The collision claimed the life of K Gopakumar, a senior photojournalist and chief photographer at Malayalam daily 'Chandrika'.
(2026-01-07). How the Stalinist SDAJ sabotages the school strike against the reintroduction of conscription in Germany. wsws.org The struggle against conscription can only be successful if it is directed against militarism as a whole and expands into a broad movement of the entire working class.
(2026-01-07). Tensions Soar: Yemen's Southern Separatists and Gulf Rift. devdiscourse.com Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the leader of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council, has ignited a political storm by failing to attend critical discussions in Riyadh, escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The controversy emerged amid the ongoing conflict with the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen.
(2026-01-07). Lithium-ion battery experiment conducted aboard Chinese space station. ecns.cn A novel experiment on the fundamental science of lithium-ion batteries has been carried out aboard China's Tiangong space station, according to the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Wednesday.
(2026-01-07). Global mayors attend dialogue in NE China on developing ice, snow economy. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of the "Global Mayors Dialogue in Harbin" held in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 6, 2026.
(2026-01-07). Fossil Fuels Are Not Going Away: Why the Boulder Climate Case Is So Dangerous and SCOTUS Must Step In. wattsupwiththat.com Climate litigation like Boulder is the exact opposite of making progress and the ultimate shoot yourself in the foot energy-climate thinking that Americans rejected when all seven battleground states voted for President Trump for a second time in November 2024.
(2026-01-07). Science fuels farm yields in Shaanxi. ecns.cn At the foot of the Qinling Mountains in western China, the future of farming is taking shape not in open fields but in quiet laboratories, where microscopic shoot tips and single cells are driving a shift toward science-powered agriculture.
(2026-01-07). No conditions currently in place for talks with US: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi ruled out the possibility of renewed Tehran-Washington talks in the current circumstances.
(2026-01-07). Livestream: Q&A and the assassination of Abu Obeida. electronicintifada.net In a year-end special, co-hosts answer questions and speak to Ahmed Alnaouq and Abubaker Abed.
(2026-01-07). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, January 07.
(2026-01-07). China achieves breakthrough in hydrogen sulfide treatment. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have achieved a breakthrough in hydrogen sulfide treatment.The complete removal of hydrogen sulfide and resource utilization has long posed a challenge for the chemical industry.
(2026-01-07). Saudi says STC leader fled after failing to travel for talks. newarab.com 
(2026-01-07). Chinese, ROK leaders hold talks on ties, int'l affairs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) — Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in Beijing on Monday.
(2026-01-07). Shanghai supermarkets become must-visit stops for South Korean tourists. ecns.cn Supermarkets in Shanghai have become must-visit stops on the itineraries of South Korean tourists.
(2026-01-07). Indonesia welcomes its first locally born giant panda cub. ecns.cn Indonesia announced the birth of a giant panda cub at TSI, marking a major milestone in the country's efforts to protect endangered species.
(2026-01-07). Trump and Miller's "iron law" of imperialist barbarism. wsws.org In asserting the "iron law" that might makes right, Trump is not inventing a new doctrine but stripping away the tattered remains of the democratic pretexts that once accompanied American aggression.
(2026-01-07). Chinese researchers achieve storm forecasting 4 hours in advance. ecns.cn Chinese researchers recently presented a storm nowcasting system based on satellite data and AI techniques, achieving effective convection nowcasting up to four hours in advance.
(2026-01-07). Insights丨From energy cooperation to industrial co-building: New momentum in Europe-China ties. ecns.cn
(2026-01-07). The Shops at Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia are up for sale. whyy.org
(2026-01-07). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2026-01-07). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-07). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-07). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-07). Oxford scholar: China's AI achievements are exciting, the West should avoid "decoupling" from China. ecns.cn
(2026-01-07). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-07). Philippines tells CPJ it will uphold due process ahead of Frenchie Mae Cumpio verdict. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-07). América Latina como botín: el regreso sin máscaras del imperialismo estadounidense. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos ha dejado de disimular: América Latina vuelve a ser concebida como un territorio a administrar, no como una región a dialogar. Esa es la tesis central que recorre la nueva arquitectura estratégica impulsada por Donald Trump, una doctrina que no innova, sino que reactualiza viejas jerarquías imperiales con lenguaje del siglo XXI.
(2026-01-07). Trump dice que será sometido a un juicio político si los republicanos pierden las elecciones de medio término. cubadebate.cu El presidente, Donald Trump, lanzó una advertencia a los republicanos este martes: si no mantienen el control del Congreso en las elecciones de medio término de este año, los demócratas volverán a someterlo a un juicio político.
(2026-01-06). Israel's ban on humanitarian relief groups will severely impact aid to besieged strip, letter warns. anabaptistworld.org Among the 37 groups whose permits to serve in Gaza were revoked by Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs were the faith-based relief organizations.
(2026-01-06). UK pro-Gaza detainee pauses hunger strike as others continue. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Almost 1,300 Palestinians from Gaza still detained in Israel. newarab.com 
Almost 1,300 Palestinians from In a recent filing at the Israeli Supreme Court, the government revealed that it continues to hold 1,287 Gazan detainees in prisons and military-run facilities. | It also said it was holding 41 Palestinians from Gaza under temporary detention orders as o…
(2026-01-06). FPA slams Israel govt for refusing to lift Gaza press ban. newarab.com 
An international media association on Tuesday criticised the The government had told the
(2026-01-06). Venezuela in the Aftermath of the Kidnapping of President Maduro. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: |
(2026-01-06). Editorial Boards Cheer Trump Doctrine in Venezuela. fair.org 
"History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes," Mark Twain
(2026-01-06). Venezuelan FM thanks Iran in condemning US aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil on Tuesday thanked Iran for its stance in condemning the US military aggression against the country's territory.
(2026-01-06). Israel Uses US Venezuela Attack To Threaten Iran. consortiumnews.com Trump's attack on Venezuela came after he appeared to threaten another war with Iran over protests inside the country, Dave DeCamp reports. By Dave DeCamp Antiwar.com Former Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who now leads the opposition in the Knesset,…
(2026-01-06). International labor movement condemns U.S. aggression against Venezuela. cpusa.org 
In the face of escalating U.S. military action against Venezuela, including the From every corner of the world, the international labor movement is condemning the actions of U.S. imperialism and the Trump administration. They are calling for an immediate end to interventions in Venezuela, the release of the Maduros, as well as upholding the right of nationa…
(2026-01-06). Out-scooped by Trump the US attack in Nigeria did indeed point to the operation to kidnap Venezuela's Maduro. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Walden Bello US President Donald Trump's kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has taught me a lesson: that if you think you have a scoop, you file it immediately, not only to get the story out first but to warn the world if it's about something bad that might be coming. Shortly after…
(2026-01-06). Congress's role questioned as Democrats vow to rein in Trump on Venezuela. aljazeera.com Legislative efforts to check Trump's military authority on Venezuela falter amidst partisan divides in the US Congress.
(2026-01-06). Chevron Stocks Surge After Trump Vows to "Take Back" Venezuela's Oil After U.S. Attack. democracynow.org 
The share prices of U.S. oil companies surged following the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and abduction of its president, Nicolás Maduro. In public statements, Trump has been clear about his desire to reassert U.S. corporate control over Venezuela's nationalized oil industry. Now with Trump's show of force over Venezuela's political sovereignty, many investors see the potential for a similar overpowering of the socialist country's economic independence. However, notes financial reporter David Uberti, it won't be so easy for Wall Street to make a profit. In addition…
(2026-01-06). "Bold, audacious, stunning" : A servile US media hails Trump's Venezuela war crime. wsws.org Major US news outlets are working to cover up the criminal nature of the aggressive US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro with a propaganda campaign hailing the military operation.
(2026-01-06). Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' Is an Existential Threat to NATO and Europe. bylinetimes.com Like so much that Donald Trump has done since he returned to the White House, the US attack on Venezuela and capture of its President was shocking but not surprising. | It was shocking because of its flagrant violation of international and US law. | However, it was unsurprising, because Trump has for the past year signalled his aggressive intent towards Venezuela, while making clear in his recent National Security Strategy that he had a right to intervene anywhere in the Western hemisphere, regardless of legal constraints, under what he dubbed the "Donroe Doctrine". | And yet Trump's ruthless assertion of the…
(2026-01-06). World safety at risk after US military intervention in Venezuela. aljazeera.com The UN human rights office says the US military intervention that ousted Venezuela's leader violates international law.
(2026-01-06). US imperialist bandits parade kidnapped Maduro in show trial. wsws.org In a degrading pseudo-legal farce, the Trump administration dragged kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores before a federal court in Manhattan on Monday.
(2026-01-06). Maduro Flores Plead Not Guilty in US Court. consortiumnews.com Maduro described himself as a prisoner of war and said he remains Venezuela's president. The next hearing is scheduled for March. By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called himself a "prisoner of war" while pleading not guilty…
(2026-01-06). Six reasons why Trump's attack on Venezuela and kidnap of Maduro was very wrong. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Amid widespread condemnation of the United States over its brazen weekend attack on Venezuela around the world and in the UN Security Council today, Senator Bernie Sanders has posted on social media six reasons why the operation to kidnap President Nicolás Maduro on Venezuela was very wrong. Abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told…
(2026-01-06). Why did EU opt for silence in US invasion of Venezuela? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)—The silence and vague language of Brussels leaders on Venezuela issue shows primacy of their geopolitical dependence over ethics and principles of international law; an approach that has marked collapse of West morality.
(2026-01-06). Contract for 30,000 refinery workers set to expire as US oil stocks jump after Trump's attack on Venezuela. wsws.org The fight for jobs and working conditions in the refineries is inseparable from a struggle against a government of the oligarchy that is launching wars around the world, including against the population of the United States itself.
(2026-01-06). "Imperial Laboratory" : Alexander Aviña on the "Donroe" Doctrine & U.S. Intervention in Latin America. democracynow.org 
The share prices of U.S. oil companies surged following the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela and abduction of its president, Nicolás Maduro. In public statements, Trump has been clear about his desire to reassert U.S. corporate control over Venezuela's nationalized oil industry. Now with Trump's show of force over Venezuela's political sovereignty, many investors see the potential for a similar overpowering of the socialist country's economic independence. However, notes financial reporter David Uberti, it won't be so easy for Wall Street to make a profit. In addition…
(2026-01-06). Miller Says "Free World" Depends on US Ability to Take Over Other Countries. truthout.org "Belligerent" was how one Democratic lawmaker described a diatribe given by top White House adviser Stephen Miller on CNN Monday evening regarding the Trump administration's right to take over Venezuela — or any other country — if doing so is in the supposed interest of the US. To Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), however, Miller was simply providing viewers with "a very good definition of… |
(2026-01-06). As Trump Expands Imperial Aggression in Venezuela, Corporate Media Fall in Line. truthout.org I watched the January 3rd nightly coverage on CBS and NBC of the U.S. assault on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and what I witnessed was not journalism but the choreography of propaganda. CBS, in particular, offered thirty uninterrupted minutes of state-sanctioned fantasy, anchored by a fawning interview with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth… |
(2026-01-06). Hamas slams U.S. strike on Venezuela, kidnapping of Maduro as 'grave violation of int'l law'. workers.org 
The following article first appeared on presstv.ir on Jan. 4, 2026. Hamas logo and Palestine flag The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the U.S. aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, describing it as a "grave violation of international law" and an "assault on the . . . |
(2026-01-06). Coast to coast U.S. protests say 'No blood for oil!' — Release Maduro now! workers.org 
Just 12 hours after the U.S. violently violated Venezuela's sovereignty and kidnapped democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro and spouse Cilia Flores on Jan. 3, protesters filled the streets of at least 100 cities in the U.S. and around the globe. More actions were scheduled for Jan. 4 and 5 and . . . |
(2026-01-06). Venezuela Fire Sale Was There A Deal Made With Maduro Is Delcy Rodriguez Playing Trump? thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/6/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-01-06). Analysts Warn Venezuela Invasion Could Empower Trump to Take Actions Elsewhere. truthout.org The bombs fell in the early hours of January 3. They cascaded over the city, one and then another. The bright orange explosions rocked Venezuela's capital, Caracas, shaking people awake. "The bombs lasted a while," Caracas resident and community organizer Yanahir Reyes told Truthout. "And you could hear the helicopters, the planes. It was terrifying." The U.S. forces rained down fire… |
(2026-01-06). EU doesn't recognize legitimacy of Venezuelan interim pres. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)— The European Union does not recognize the legitimacy of Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, but will maintain "targeted engagement" with the republic's authorities, spokesperson Anitta Hipper said .
(2026-01-06). Headlines for January 6, 2026. democracynow.org Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores Plead "Not Guilty" to Drug and Weapons Charges in U.S. Court, Venezuelan VP Delcy Rodríguez Sworn In as Interim President, U.S. Assault on Venezuela Condemned by Allies and Adversaries Alike at U.N. Security Council, Grand Rapids Police Arrest Protest Antiwar Organizer on TV After She Condemns Trump, WSJ: Trump Tipped Off Oil Executives a Month Before U.S. Attack on Venezuela, Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Says She Plans to Return to Venezuela, Danish Prime Minister Warns U.S. Attack on Greenland Would Mean the End of NATO, Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon,…
(2026-01-06). After Trump Snub, Machado Says She'd Share Nobel Peace Prize With Him. truthout.org Appearing on Fox News Monday night, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado expressed a willingness to share her recently won Nobel Peace Prize with President Donald Trump, days after a report indicated he didn't want to install her as leader of the country because she accepted the prize he wanted. Machado had dedicated the award to Trump when she accepted it late last year. However… |
(2026-01-06). Behind the DOJ's Politicized Indictment of Maduro. consortiumnews.com Max Blumenthal says the 25-page political rant could help make more Americans aware of the C.I.A.'s own history of drug trafficking. By Max Blumenthal The Grayzone The Jan. 3 U.S. military raid on Venezuela to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro and…
(2026-01-06). The War against Venezuela is against Us All — AFGJ / La guerra contra Venezuela es contra todos nosotros — AFGJ. afgj.org 
Español abajo The War against Venezuela is against Us All — AFGJ The Alliance for Global Justice condemns the military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro during the early hours of January 3, 2026. We demand that the US withdraw all its troops and agents from Venezuela, end the military blockade…
(2026-01-06). Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind: "Honestly, I don't think you've thought things through enough" wsws.org It impresses the viewer primarily as a criticism of the self-involvement and self-delusion of a certain masculine type.
(2026-01-06). The US Empire Needs Men Like Trump. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If you were wondering why the US establishment was so much more chill about Trump becoming president this term than they were the first time around, you're watching the reason now. The powers that be were assured that he'd carry out longstanding imperial agendas like kidnapping Maduro, bombing Iran and overseeing a final solution to the Palestinian problem, and they trusted him to carry out those plans. | The MAGA narrative that the establishment hates Trump because he's fighting the Deep State has n…
(2026-01-06). Swiss court rules Ali Abunimah detention was illegal. electronicintifada.net Zurich authorities violated the Swiss constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights.
(2026-01-06). Construction begins at Philly's Westpark Apartments site. whyy.org 
(2026-01-06). After a White Town Rejected a Data Center, Developers Targeted a Black Area. capitalbnews.org 
In December, on a two-lane road not far from the ACE Basin, a protected ecosystem and wildlife refuge in South Carolina, Paul Black drove past St. Paul AME Church and the cemetery where his wife's grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-grandmother are buried, then slowed as the trees opened onto the piney tract. Black is an environmental …
(2026-01-06). Belarus' National Center for pledges support for Maldives in joint projects. eng.belta.by The National Center for and Price Study confirmed its readiness to provide full‚Äëscale assistance to the Maldivian side in carrying out joint initiatives and projects.
(2026-01-06). Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem. aljazeera.com Orthodox Christians gathered in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank to mark Christmas Eve.
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). New journal warns Pacific media near breaking point amid revenue collapse and political pressure. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Monika Singh of Wansolwara News Pacific media are facing one of their most challenging reporting environments in their history, marked by governance issues, political instability, geopolitical pressures and escalating climate threats, while simultaneously grappling with declining revenue streams and threats to their financial survival. This is highlighted in the inaugural edition of the Pacific…
(2026-01-06). Belarus president's scholarships for 2026 awarded to 55 postgraduate students. eng.belta.by The Belarusian president's scholarships for the year 2026 have been awarded to 55 postgraduate students, who pursue thesis research in priority areas of scientific, technical, and innovative activities. Aleksandr Lukashenko signed the relevant order on 6 January.
(2026-01-06). Man Utd manager talk 'waste of time' says favourite Glasner. aljazeera.com Manchester United have been heavily linked with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner after sacking Ruben Amorim.
(2026-01-06). Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank. newarab.com 
The The army said the decision allows security forces "to install a technological monitoring device on individuals subject to an administrative order restricting their movement within the (West Bank)," in a statement. | The system would allow for monitoring of "vio…
(2026-01-06). Berlin's Terror-Blackout Enters 4th Day As Tens Of Thousands Suffer In Cold Without Heat! wattsupwiththat.com The attack appears to have been timed to cause as much pain and suffering as possible, coinciding with a mid-winter cold snap with temperatures hovering well below freezing. The situation is quickly escalating into a humanitarian disaster as city, state and federal authorities incompentently bungle and dither about.
(2026-01-06). Confronting Genocide with Civil Disobedience. dissidentvoice.org While the secret signals and surveillance facility at Pine Gap in Northern Australia, officially named the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap (JDFPG) is billed as a joint affair between Australia and the United States, it is nothing of the sort. Just as offices direct the callow intern to make the coffee, Australian officials remain America's …
(2026-01-06). Why Australia's 'low unemployment' claim doesn't add up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-06). In Labour Britain citizenship remains conditional for minorities. newarab.com 
Growing up, I would hear stories of my family sending money back home to Bangladesh to build a house in the bari or the city. Every bit of remittance sent to make this house was meant to stand as proof that leaving had been worth it. But, on a more strategic level, it was also a way to keep a home away from home should we be forced to leave Britain. | The idea baffled me as a child because Britain was home for me. Not Bangladesh. | But as the years progress, and I witness the political direction Britain is taking, I'm beginning to see why my family sent money back home and built that house in the bari. | Last mon…
(2026-01-06). Man Utd manager job not in Fletcher's 'wildest dreams'. aljazeera.com Darren Fletcher will take charge of his first game as Manchester United interim coach against Burnley on Wednesday.
(2026-01-06). Belarus' PM sets priority goals for MTZ. eng.belta.by Focusing on the production of high-capacity, energy-intensive machinery | that drives the company's exports, the prime minister toured the | mechanical assembly facility for the flagship BELARUS 3522 model.
(2026-01-06). Iran strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, calling for serious action by the international community, the United Nations to hold the regime to account for its war crimes.
(2026-01-06). Climate change and human rights demands telling our Pacific stories with clarity and impact. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Dr Satyendra Prasad Internationally, we are marking the 2025 Human Rights Day at a time of extraordinary retreat from human rights protection across the World. Every human right, every breach of human right and every advance in the protection of human rights must matter equally to us. The frameworks for human rights protection…
(2026-01-06). Sabalenka to face Cirstea in Brisbane round of 16. eng.belta.by In the women's singles round of 32, Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea (world No.41) defeated Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko (No.23) in two sets, 6-2, 7-6. She will now face the defending champion, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenko, for a place in the quarterfinals.
(2026-01-06). Student Loan Wage Garnishment Is Coming. What Borrowers Need to Know. capitalbnews.org 
The U.S. Department of Education is expected to begin garnishing wages to pay for defaulted student loans in the coming weeks. This move could affect millions who are 270 days or more past due, and have major ramifications for Black borrowers. Due to ongoing racial inequality, Black students aren't only more likely to rely on …
(2026-01-06). Iran's power has roots in its people, Pezeshkian says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized foreign pressures against the Iranian nation, stressing that Iran's power lies in its people's support.
(2026-01-06). It's BACK! The 16th International Conference on Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The 16th International Conference on Climate Change, organized by The Heartland Institute, will be held April 8-9, 2026 at the Hotel Washington in Washington, DC. It will feature the world's leading scientists, energy experts, and those making policy in the second Trump administration.
(2026-01-06). Playing Through Pain, with RGIII and Elena Delle Donne. whyy.org In this episode of Sports in America, we sit down with two star athletes who've competed through painful moments. Robert Griffin III, or RGIII, had one of the most promising rookie campaigns in NFL history — but got injured soon after he made his debut. And in an attempt to lead the Washington Mystics to victory, two-time WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne played through three herniated discs, a broken nose, and a knee injury.
(2026-01-06). Malaysia ex-PM Mahathir's hip injury 'serious but not dangerous': daughter. newarab.com 
The political veteran has suffered health problems in recent years and was previously hospitalised for fatigue after a picnic celebration for his centenary in July. | He was taken conscious by ambulance to the hospital earlier Tuesday after he fell at his home, aide Sufi Yusoff told AFP. | "It is serious, but it's not dangerous.
(2026-01-06). Lawsuit claims Bristol Township explosion could've been prevented; nursing home, PECO failed to protect people. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| A third person has died as a result of injuries sustained in the Dec. 23 explosion at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bucks County, according to the Bristol Township Police Department. Patricia Mero, 66, was admitted to St. Mary Medical Center for bl…
(2026-01-06). SEPTA says trolley wire replacements are done, estimates tunnel will reopen in 'weeks'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA said it is nearing the end of repairs to the overhead wires in its trolley tunnel between Center City and West Philadelphia, which has been closed since early November. | SEPTA said Friday it had "We do think we're getting toward…
(2026-01-06). Belarus updates admission rules for higher, secondary education. eng.belta.by The decree establishes a state commission to oversee the preparation and | conduct of the admissions campaign, and approves its permanent | membership. The commission is empowered to supervise the conduct of | university Olympiads, which grant the right to preferential admission to…
(2026-01-06). Araghchi sends letter to his Iraqi counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)— Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a written message to his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Tuesday regarding regional and international developments.
(2026-01-06). Taiwanese F-16 crashes off island's eastern coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet crashed off the island's eastern coast Tuesday evening, prompting a search and rescue operation for the pilot.
(2026-01-06). Australia: Worker killed after roof collapses at Mammoth coal mine in Queensland. wsws.org Jeff Palmer, 59, is the third worker to be killed at the Coronado Global Resources-owned mine in the past six years.
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). Will Arrest of CIA Agent Finally Bring Down the Bush Family and CIA Cabal Behind Iran-Contra? covertactionmagazine.com Facing years behind bars, Robert M. Sensi might now be compelled to reveal state secrets that would help expose what martyred journalist Danny Casolaro termed "The Octopus" In early December 2025, a former CIA agent named Robert M. Sensi was arrested on narcoterrorism, narcotics distribution, and money-laundering charges. Sensi stands accused, along with Paul Campo, …
(2026-01-06). Belarus' new decree targets more profitable meat production. eng.belta.by A large-scale program to build and modernize steer raising and fattening complexes will be launched in 2026-2030.
(2026-01-06). Eva Bartlett on Western Media Mind Control. voicesfromsyria.com 
Karene Eva 8h ∑ Were it Russia which had barged in bombs blazing and kidnapped a sitting President, you can be sure the BBC directive would very definitely be the opposite of this sh*t: "The British Broadcasting Corporation distributed a guidebook to its employees — of course, for internal use — on how to "properly" describe …
(2026-01-06). Belarus sees growth in ferrous metals purchases via | exchange. eng.belta.by The increase in sales of ferrous metals and related | products via the BUCE platform was facilitated by favorable pricing conditions | in this segment of the exchange market, where a downward trend persisted…
(2026-01-06). Analyst highlights pragmatic rationale behind Poland's EU membership. eng.belta.by Poland remains a member of the European Union because it receives preferential treatment compared to others, Editor-in-Chief of the Words and Meanings almanac Elena Kondratieva-Salguero (France) said in a recent episode of BelTA's YouTube project "V Teme" [On Point].
(2026-01-06). 5 years since Trump's January 6 coup. wsws.org The methods of violent overthrow of democratic institutions are now being employed both at home and abroad in an unprecedented drive for dictatorship and imperialist domination of the world.
(2026-01-06). Dance and music are potent forms of cultural defiance in Palestine. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-01-06). Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Historic Yellow Springs campus in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, has a monument to the Revolutionary War's greatest threat. | Disease was a far greater killer than combat. An estimated 6,800 American soldiers were killed in action, but 17,000 died from afflictions including typhoid, dysentery, smallpox and the flu. | "Smallpox has made great havoc among them," wrote Joseph Hewes, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, upon the retreat of the Continental Nor…
(2026-01-06). Belarus secure second win at Handball Friendship Cup in Moscow. eng.belta.by In match against Russia's second national team on 6 January, the Belarusian side won with a 14-goal advantage, 36-22.
(2026-01-06). From Belarus to the world: A tour guide on Domeyko's Chilean legacy and Chagall's roots. eng.belta.by In a new episode of the On Point. The Nation's Pride project on BelTA's YouTube channel, tour guide Sofiya Macharashvili spoke about Ignacy Domeyko's recognition in Chile and reflected on what it is like to come from a land of outstanding people.
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). Birzeit University raid seen as warning against Palestinian defiance. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank during a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners.
(2026-01-06). Belarus president's special fund to spend over Br100,000 to support talented youth. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has signed an executive order to approve the decision made by the council of the Belarus president special fund to provide support to talented youth.
(2026-01-06). Children dying from water-borne disease at Sudan displacement camp. aljazeera.com Children and some of the elderly are dying from bilharzia, a water-borne disease, at a displacement camp in Sudan.
(2026-01-06). Trump Family Businesses Rake in $4 Billion After His Reelection with Focus on AI, Crypto & Nuclear. democracynow.org 
Ventures launched by the Trump family since Donald Trump's reelection have generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the Trump family. With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are "increasingly integrating their business empire" into the wider U.S. economy, says David Uberti, who has been reporting on the family's self-enrichment for The Wall Street Journal. The coupling of Trump's economic and political influence is raising major questions about conflicts of interest. "You have all of these d…
(2026-01-06). Trump praises tactically 'brilliant' operation against Nicolas Maduro. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump some soldiers 'on the other side' were killed in the operation that abducted Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-06). Qatar says to throw its weight behind Tehran-Washington talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed al-Ansari has said that Doha is in contact with Iran and the US and supports any dialogue aimed at preventing further escalation.
(2026-01-06). What does Israel's recognition of Somaliland mean for the region? aljazeera.com Israel's recognition of Somaliland pulls the breakaway territory into a larger regional power struggle.
(2026-01-06). Lyakhnovich: Belarus expands export routes through 13 Russian ports. eng.belta.by Currently, 13 ports of the Russian Federation are being used for the export of Belarusian products. InJanuary-October 2025, the volume of cargo transported through them increased by 3.7% year-on-year, Belarus' Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich said.
(2026-01-06). Minsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg top Belarus-Russia rail routes. eng.belta.by The most popular routes between Belarus and Russia include Minsk, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. These account for nearly three-quarters (72.2%) of direct railway passenger traffic, Belarus' Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich said.
(2026-01-06). NASA confirms 1st starless, dark matter—dominated object. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — NASA scientists have identified what they describe as the universe's first confirmed example of a starless, gas-rich object dominated by dark matter, shedding new light on how galaxies form.
(2026-01-06). Fans barred from Real Madrid vs Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball game. newarab.com 
Thursday's The decision was taken to comply with a
(2026-01-06). Censoring Palestine—and all forms of opposition to Israel's war on the Palestinians. wsws.org The class and geostrategic interests are the questions which most need tackling, especially among an audience likely already very familiar with the material dealt with in the documentary.
(2026-01-06). Papua New Guinea fully retires debt for Liquefied Natural Gas project. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent Papua New Guinea's largest resource development has reached a milestone more than a decade in the making. The PNG Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project has fully retired its bank-financed project debt, closing one of the most complex financing arrangements in the country's economic history. The debt,…
(2026-01-06). Somalia condemns Israel's visit to Somaliland. aljazeera.com Israel's foreign minister visited Somaliland after Israel recognised the self-declared republic as a sovereign state.
(2026-01-06). Trump Thanks "MISTER TARIFF" on Truth Social, Claiming US Economy Is Improving. truthout.org In a Truth Social post Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump praised record highs in Wall Street markets, touting them as proof that the U.S. economy was supposedly improving under his watch. "The USA markets just hit another ALL TIME HIGH — ALL OF THEM!!!" Trump wrote. "THANK YOU MISTER TARIFF!!!" Trump called on the Supreme Court to keep the tariffs in place, saying they will usher… |
(2026-01-06). La Trobe Vice Chancellor invokes Bondi killings to defend festival censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-06). Fierce clashes resumed btw HTS-led regime and SDF in Aleppo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)— Local media in Syria have reported fierce armed clashes between HTS-led regime led by self-declared president Jolani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo on Monday.
(2026-01-06). Minister: Belarus-China container train traffic surges tenfold. eng.belta.by Belarus is creating all the necessary conditions for the development of container transport business. The country has become a reliable link in logistics routes to China, Belarus' Transport and Communications Minister Aleksei Lyakhnovich said.
(2026-01-06). Offshore wind turbines steal each other's wind: yields greatly overestimated. wattsupwiththat.com Such overestimation not only hides true energy costs but also underestimates power variability, integration, and curtailment risks, and it distorts policy pathways…
(2026-01-06). HC Dinamo Minsk to continue road trip with clash against HC CSKA Moscow. eng.belta.by This comes after both teams suffered losses on 4 January: the Minsk side dropped a close game to HC Traktor Chelyabinsk (4-5), and the Moscow side was defeated by HC Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in a shootout (1-2).
(2026-01-06). Irreversible Robust Tempo of Charter School Failures and Closures. dissidentvoice.org 
Charter schools are deregulated private entities that embrace "free market" ideology. They rest firmly on consumerism, competition, and the medieval view that every individual should fend for themselves. Winning and losing are considered normal, healthy, and desirable in this obsolete outlook where "shopping for a school and hoping for the best" replaces the right to …
(2026-01-06). Bondi memorials become flashpoint for Israel-Palestine politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-06). Talk World Radio: Rose Penelope Yee on Her Campaign for Congress in CA-02. davidswanson.org This week on Talk World Radio, we're speaking with Rose Penelope Yee who is a congressional candidate in California's newly redrawn Second District.
(2026-01-06). Uncovering America's Gravest Sins and Atrocities. covertactionmagazine.com Cover-Up is nothing less than a masterpiece about investigative reporting, co-directed by one of today's greatest documentarians, Laura Poitras, who earned a Pulitzer and Academy Award for her reportage on NSA leaker Edward Snowden, featured in 2014's Citizenfour. Following a screening of Cover-Up at the recent AFI Film Festival, Poitras described Cover-Up not as a …
(2026-01-06). CDC Slashes Vaccine Recommendations for Children, Alarming Health Experts. truthout.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Monday that it is reducing the number of vaccinations it is recommending for young children, immediately dropping the number of diseases and ailments covered by the vaccine regimen from 17 to 11. States are technically the authority on what vaccines children should or are required to get when they are born and in the years… |
(2026-01-06). UAE plans to build Israeli base near Saudi Arabia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia's media have reported about the United Arab Emirates' plan to build an Israeli base near Saudi borders.
(2026-01-06). 'China Changes Everything' — A review of a powerful new book. workers.org 
The bourgeoisie was shocked by the end-of-year news out of China. The business section of the New York Times on Dec. 14 used a 1.5 inch headline type — four times bigger than usual — to report that, "China's trade surplus for the first 11 months of 2025" was $1.08 . . . |
(2026-01-06). Turkey urges Europe to take responsibility for its own security. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Rioters ransack store in Abdanan, Ilam province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)— Rioters stormed a store in Abdanan, Ilam, on Tuesday and tore up all the bags of rice there and threw the rice in the air.
(2026-01-06). Maduro abduction shows influence, limits of US Secretary of State Rubio. aljazeera.com Top diplomat has long pushed toppling of Maduro, with eye towards Cuba, but remains constrained by competing ambitions.
(2026-01-06). Pro-Islamic Establishment demonstration in Isfahan. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Jan.06 (MNA)— A large number of supporters of the Islamic Establishment in Isfahan held a rally on Tuesday to show their support for the Iranian government amid the foreign plots to disrupt the country's security by fomenting unrest.
(2026-01-06). Trump Family Businesses Launched Since Inauguration Have Raked In at Least $4B. truthout.org Ventures launched by the Trump family since Donald Trump's reelection have generated at least $4 billion in proceeds and paper wealth for the Trump family. With investments across sectors like real estate, hospitality, media, cryptocurrency and more, the Trumps are "increasingly integrating their business empire" into the wider U.S. economy, says David Uberti, who has been reporting on the family'… |
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). Belt and Road Initiative: China's Hainan sends first coconut shipment to Belarus. eng.belta.by Recently, 19.5 tonnes of fresh coconuts grown in Haikou, the administrative center of southern Hainan Province, were sent by road transport to Belarus.
(2026-01-06). Local Officials Anticipate Surge in Costs as Residents Set to Lose Health Care. truthout.org In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California's Placer County provided limited health care to some 3,400 uninsured residents who couldn't afford to see a doctor. For several years, that number has been zero in the predominantly white, largely rural county stretching from Sacramento's eastern suburbs to the shores of Lake Tahoe. |
(2026-01-06). Dramatic late Algeria winner sets up Nigeria quarterfinal at 2025 AFCON. aljazeera.com Algeria beat DR Congo in extra time and will face Nigeria on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Africa Cup of Nations.
(2026-01-06). Tomgram: Karen Greenberg, The "Quiet, Piggy" Presidency. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I don't know why people (including Karen Greenberg today) get so down on Donald Trump about women when he's such a ____cat of a guy. You remember, right? When he was discussing his failed attempt to seduce a …
(2026-01-06). Trump says he could be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms. aljazeera.com US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
(2026-01-06). Disability Justice Organizers Are Creating the Liberatory Future We All Deserve. truthout.org Since Donald Trump marched back into the White House in January 2025, his administration has waged an all-out war on disabled people. Trump has issued executive orders rolling back civil rights protections, slashed funding for vital services and support, and advocated for legislation that would ramp up institutionalization. The administration's actions reflect the cruel and dehumanizing… |
(2026-01-06). Governor Tim Walz ends re-election campaign, as Trump floods Twin Cities with immigration Gestapo. wsws.org Under conditions in which Trump's popularity is collapsing, Walz's resignation serves to bolster Republican claims that Democrats deliberately oversaw a massive fraud campaign centered in the Somali community.
(2026-01-06). Save LBI Says Offshore Wind Projects Grossly Underestimate Harm to Marine Mammals, Challenges NOAA to "Prove Us Wrong" with a Focused Monitoring Program. wattsupwiththat.com Save Long Beach Island, Inc. (Save LBI), a grassroots organization dedicated to sound energy policies and preserving our shore and ocean environment, has long contended that the high levels of noise generated during the surveying, construction, and operation phases of an offshore wind project have a detrimental effect on sea mammals — an assertion backed by previous scientific measurements and calculations.
(2026-01-06). Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill two ahead of ceasefire monitors meeting. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-06). Lebanon's Aoun warns Israeli attacks derail deescalation efforts. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Aoun on Tuesday denounced Israeli attacks on
(2026-01-06). Belarus ensures stable border operations, improves crossing procedures. eng.belta.by To improve border crossing conditions, a remote registration system for the electronic queue was launched on 1 January. Furthermore, starting in 2026, a paid service for crossing the border without queuing has been introduced.
(2026-01-06). Richard Womack named chair of Delaware County Council, Christine Reuther elected vice chair. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Every two years, Delaware County Council On Monday, County Council unanimously appointed Richard Womack as chair and Christine Reuther as vice chair of the five-member governing body. | "Being here on County Council is not an easy job," Womack said in a county press release. "Sometimes it's a thankless job, but I am reminded that it's not about me, it's about the people of the…
(2026-01-06). Israeli forces raid Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, firing live ammunition to disperse students.
(2026-01-06). Israeli school assault wounds dozens of Palestinians in West Bank raid. aljazeera.com Casualties taken to Istishari Arab Hospital in Ramallah following an Israeli army attack on Birzeit University.
(2026-01-06). Yemen separatists set for Riyadh talks after fighting. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). Colombian minister warns of military response to any foreign 'aggression'. aljazeera.com Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio is slated to meet US leaders after Trump threatened Colombia.
(2026-01-06). Libya's National Museum: Inside the daring plan to save its past. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). The Bondi Massacre: bungling all round with gun owners (and taxpayers) now set up as scapegoats. onlineopinion.com.au Authorities should be targeting knife crime and unlicensed guns, not licensed law-abiding gun owners.
(2026-01-06). Belarus, Kazakhstan discuss opening of Kazakhstan Trading House in Minsk. eng.belta.by The head of the Belarusian diplomatic mission and the head of the center | discussed matters related to opening a Kazakhstan Trading House in | Belarus, as well as a list of potentially in-demand goods for the…
(2026-01-06). Sabalenka begins title defense in Brisbane with emphatic win. eng.belta.by In the round of 32 on 6 January, the world number one defeated Spain's Cristina Bucsa (No.50), with a convincing score of 6-0, 6-1.
(2026-01-06). Israeli FM visits Somaliland after world-first recognition storm. aljazeera.com Gideon Saar becomes first Israeli minister to visit the breakaway region since Israel recognised its independence.
(2026-01-06). How to stick to your personal goals. whyy.org With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?
(2026-01-06). Belarusian state program aims to restore castles, digitize culture by 2030. eng.belta.by The Ministry of Culture emphasized that the program contains two subprograms: Cultural Heritage and Art and Creativity.
(2026-01-06). Basic Sanity Is Now Radicalism, and That's a Good Thing. davidswanson.org We live in a world where feeding grain that could feed 10,000 people to captive animals in order to butcher those animals and eat their dead flesh, thereby feeding 1,000 people and devastating our ecosystems, is unquestionable, where grotesque levels of consumption based on climate and environmental destruction and human exploitation are just part of …
(2026-01-06). Iran FM Araghchi to visit Beirut. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, local Lebanese media outlets have reported.
(2026-01-06). Real Madrid's Mbappe out of Spanish Super Cup derby with Atletico. aljazeera.com Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabia-hosted Spanish Super Cup due to a knee injury.
(2026-01-06). Belarus plans to boost agricultural productivity, food security in 2026-2030. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Ministry of Agriculture and Food has explained how agriculture will develop over the next five years in Belarus.
(2026-01-06). UK presses X to address intimate deepfake images. aljazeera.com Technology minister Liz Kendall called the nonconsensual images of women and minors 'absolutely appalling'.
(2026-01-06). Gancharenko named new head coach of Belarus' national football team. eng.belta.by The contract with the 48-year-old Viktor Gancharenko was signed at the | Minsk Football House today. As a player, Viktor Gancharenko represented | FC BATE Borisov and began his coaching career there in 2004.
(2026-01-06). UK Labour government supports US abduction of Maduro, while pledging to defend Greenland. wsws.org As supportive as Starmer has been of Trump's crimes, the UK has been excluded from the spoils and is increasingly in the firing line of a White House which views Europe as an enemy.
(2026-01-06). European Union welcomes Maduro's abduction, while invoking international law. wsws.org The schizophrenia of the European powers, who invoke international law all the more loudly the more openly they violate it, is an expression of the political dilemma in which they find themselves. They need the US for the war against Russia in Ukraine but view it as an increasing threat.
(2026-01-06). A City-by-City Breakdown of Trump's Immigration Raids and Troop Deployments. capitalbnews.org 
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown is escalating despite withdrawing National Guard troops from some Democratic-led cities after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. About 2,000 federal agents are expected to be deployed to Minneapolis-St. Paul in Minnesota and some have already arrived, multiple media outlets have reported. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had already stepped up …
(2026-01-06). Europe's No Snow Global Warming Winter Just got Buried Under White Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-01-06). Oil and Power: Trump and Rubio Want to Interfere Throughout Latin America, says Mark Weisbrot in Interview with Pública. cepr.net
(2026-01-06). 'A place to belong': Wilmington mayor taps local homeless organization to manage unhoused encampment on city's east side. whyy.org
(2026-01-06). December 2025 Jobs Preview: What to Expect. cepr.net
(2026-01-06). Here's what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations. whyy.org
(2026-01-06). Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record. whyy.org
(2026-01-06). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-01-06). Science Without Skepticism Is Just Politics in a Lab Coat. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-01-06). Who decides what's true in the digital age? aljazeera.com
(2026-01-06). Walz Pulls Out: Chalk Up Another One for Racism, Coupled with Democratic Party and Media Ineptitude. cepr.net
(2026-01-06). Festive atmosphere in Vitebsk. eng.belta.by
(2026-01-06). La doctrina Donroe, el hemisferio y una foto que amenaza. cubadebate.cu El lunes, el Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. publicó un tuit que ha generado inquietud en Gobiernos y analistas de todo el mundo, no solo por lo que declara, sino por la desfachatez en que la Administración Trump expone su doctrina con un tono entre bully, forajido de Wéstern y alucinado con poderes. Quiere que sea, planea, pero no es su hemisferio, ni su mundo.
(2026-01-06). A cinco años del asalto al Capitolio: El indulto de Trump y la normalización de la violencia política. cubadebate.cu Hace cinco años, frente a la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump pidió a sus seguidores que se dirigieran al Capitolio "y yo estaré allí con ustedes", en protesta mientras el Congreso confirmaba la victoria electoral del demócrata Joe Biden en 2020. El edificio fue vandalizado. En el quinto aniversario, este martes, no hay ningún evento oficial para recordar lo que sucedió.
(2026-01-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Public school teachers in Bolivia joined a wave of strikes against fuel price rises, while a walkout by staff has hit the Le Massif de Charlevoix ski resort in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec.
(2026-01-06). Delaware reemplaza al candidato de Trump para fiscal de EE. UU. sin el drama legal visto en New Jersey y Virginia. whyy.org 
Delaware tiene un nuevo fiscal de los Estados Unidos, pero el cambio de liderazgo se produjo sin el drama legal y el tumulto que han contaminado las elecciones de la administración Trump en New Jersey, Virginia y otros estados. | La transición en Delaware se formalizó el viernes por la mañana cuando los jueces federales del estado —por segunda vez en un mes— rechazaron a la persona designada personalmente por el presidente Donald Trump, la ex—presidenta del partido republicano a nivel e…
(2026-01-06). Canciller cubano rechaza declaraciones del presidente de EEUU. cubadebate.cu En su cuenta oficial en X, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores denunció que las palabras de Donald Trump omiten "con toda intención" la política de "asfixia y guerra económica recrudecida contra Cuba", responsable de graves daños y sufrimiento a las familias cubanas.