(2026-01-06). As Washington Targets Venezuela, Israeli Forces Kill Children in Gaza and Lebanon. scheerpost.com Posted By Joshua Scheer From Common Dreams an article reports that Israel has continued military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, which critics describe as violations of an existing ceasefire and part of a devastating, U.S.‚Äëbacked campaign following the October 2023 Hamas‚ÄëIsrael conflict. Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed civilians, including children, and humanitarian observers say …
(2026-01-06). Paris Protesters Rally Against Gaza War and Humanitarian Aid Blockade. thinktank.pk Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris to denounce the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the blockade of humanitarian aid. Protesters accused political leaders of complicity, warned of worsening conditions during winter, and called for real action beyond symbolic gestures. The rally comes amid debate over a ceasefire agreement and continued concerns about …
(2026-01-06). Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine: is the UN failing? |
(2026-01-06). 'Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!' Iranian unrest is about more than the economy ‚àí protesters reject the Islamic Republic's whole rationale. |
(2026-01-06). US strike on Venezuela: What we know so far. ummid.com The latest update on Venezuela, the whereabout of Nicolás Maduro, the actual intention of US strike on the Latin American country, Trump's next move and the reaction of world leaders.
(2026-01-06). US is not at war with Venezuela, Trump claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — After bombing Venezuela and kidnapping the Venezuelan president and his wife, Donald Trump claimed that Washington is not at war with Caracas.
(2026-01-06). Trump US oil-igarchy want to 'run Venezuela.' How is Latin America responding? therealnews.com 
In the early, pre-dawn hours of Saturday, Jan. 3, the US invaded and bombed the sovereign country of Venezuela, and kidnapped Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro and the First Lady of Venezuela, Cilia Flores. This is the first time the United States has used its own military to invade a South American country, and President Trump made the purpose of the invasion very clear: oil. What will happen to Venezuela's government now? What will be the geopolitical fallout in the Western Hemisphere from this stunning act of imperial intervention? How does this period of US intervention in Latin America compare to pr… Podcast,Trump,venezuela,Venezuela
(2026-01-06). Delcy Rodríguez Sworn in as Venezuela's Acting President Following US Military Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez assumes the temporary role following a January 3 ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court. The court appointed her to the position whil…
aljazeera.com (2026-01-06). Deadly battles break out between Kurdish-led fighters and Syria forces
Syrian government forces engaged in deadly clashes with Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Aleppo governorate, with at least four people killed in artillery fire and gun battles.Some say that 'Syrian' Forces are basically Al Qaeda and ISIS remants renamed and repackaged for acceptability with their Western facilitators and allies. Look it up.
newrepublic.com (2026-01-06). Trump's DOJ Quietly Changes Crucial Detail in Charges Against MaduroPresident Donald Trump's Department of Justice quietly removed references to a fictional drug cartel led by Nicolás Maduro from its newest indictment of the kidnapped Venezuelan president.
(2026-01-06). Trump threatens Cuba, Havana stands with Venezuela & warns of dangerous precedent for Latin America. hindustantimes.com Cuba strongly condemned US military action against Venezuela during a heated United Nations Security Council session, calling it a criminal act and a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Cuba's UN representative described the operation as cowardly aggression and a dangerous escalation of long-standing pressure on Venezuela. The remarks followed US strikes and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, prompting Caracas to declare a national emergency. While Washington insisted the move was a law enforcement operation, Russia, China, Colombia, and African nations voiced serious concerns. The incident t…
(2026-01-06). Cuban medical workers in Venezuela are safe. radiohc.cu The Cuban Medical Brigade in Venezuela confirmed that its personnel are out of danger following the attacks that occurred early Saturday morning against several areas of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and are continuing their healthcare work. | The head of the mission, Dr. Yuleyvis Martínez Carmona, stated in declarations to Cuban journalist Raúl Rodríguez Peña, broadcast on a television newscast, that all healthcare professionals are in good condition and remain under protection, while the health infrastructure remains fully operational. | Martínez Carmona specified that the Comprehensive Diagnostic Center…
(2026-01-06). Iran, Brazil FMs discuss global issues, Venezuela situation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Brazil held a telephone conversation to exchange views on bilateral relations and current international developments.
(2026-01-06). Nurses Condemn Trump's Unilateral Military Action Against Venezuela. portside.org Nurses Condemn Trump's Unilateral Military Action Against Venezuela |
(2026-01-06). Deposed Venezuelan President Maduro, wife plead not guilty at first US court hearing. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At their first court hearing in New York, Venezuela's removed leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty to all charges. They accused the United States government of forcibly taking them from Venezuela. According to CNN, both denied the allegations of drug trafficking and weapons offences and did not oppose staying in custody for now. | The case is expected to turn into a long legal fight, with their lawyers likely to challenge the legality of how they were arrested. | After the military operation that led to Maduro's arrest, US President Donald Trump said, "We're in char…
(2026-01-06). Trump says he'll unleash Venezuela's oil. But who wants it? grist.org 
Shortly after launching a dramatic raid in which U.S. forces abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump justified the action with a promise to revive Venezuela's moribund oil industry. The country has by far the largest claimed reserves of crude oil in the world, accounting for almost a fifth of the world's remaining known crude oil, but its production has plummeted under Maduro, who has ruled the country since 2013. | "We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infr…
(2026-01-06). Cuba Reports 32 Military Deaths in US Operation in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Cuba confirms the deaths of 32 of its military personnel during a US operation in Venezuela that led to the detention of President Nicolás | Cuba confirmed on Sunday that 32 of its military personnel were killed during a United States operation in Venezuela that resulted in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, describing the events as a direct military attack carried out on Venezuelan territory. | In an official statement broadcast on national television, the Cuban government said the fatalities occurred during direct combat with US forces and as a result of bombings targeting facilities in Caracas. Accord…
(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). To our falllen combantants: Honor and Glory!! radiohc.cu Victims of a new criminal act of aggression and state terrorism perpetrated against the sister Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the United States, 32 Cubans lost their lives in combat after fierce resistance. | They were carrying out missions representing the Revolutionary Armed Forces and the Ministry of the Interior, at the request of their counterparts in the South American country. | COMBATANTS OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR | Colonel Humberto Alfonso Roca Sánchez (67 years old) | Colonel Lázaro Evangelio Rodríguez Rodríguez (62 years old) | Major Rodney Izquierdo Valdés (51 years old) | Major Ismael Terr…
(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). As Trump Expands Imperial Aggression in Venezuela, Corporate Media Falls 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). Donroe Doctrine: Trump Attack on Venezuela Is Part of Imperial Plan To Impose US Hegemony in Latin America. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Ben Norton / The United States has launched a full-frontal attack not only against Venezuela, but against all of Latin America — and eve…
(2026-01-06). The Uncomfortable Truth Venezuela Crisis Reflects. ummid.com Venezuela's crisis reflects an uncomfortable truth of global politics: As long as the earth hides immense wealth beneath its surface, power struggles above it will rarely be peaceful.
(2026-01-06). Venezuela not a major drug source, experts say. ecns.cn Experts have questioned whether the Latin American country is actually a major source of drugs in the United States.
(2026-01-06). Mexico exposes Washington's double standards after US forces grab Maduro, 150 jets bomb Venezuela. hindustantimes.com Mexico strongly criticized regime change efforts by external actors during a United Nations Security Council meeting, warning that such actions violate international law and historically worsen conflicts. Mexico's UN representative Hector Vasconcelos stated that foreign –≤–º–µ—à–∞—Ç–µ–ª—å—Å—Ç–≤–æ undermines political stability and social cohesion. The remarks followed a US military operation in Venezuela, during which President Nicolas Maduro was detained on narcot…
(2026-01-06). Outrage as US strikes Venezuela, takes President into custody. ummid.com The United States military early in the morning Saturday (January 03, 2026) conducted airstrikes on various locations in Venezuela and took into custody President Nicolas Maduro sparking a global outrage.
(2026-01-06). Jeffrey Sachs calls for an end to US strangulation of Venezuela. tehrantimes.com In his Monday briefing to the UN Security Council, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs warned that U.S. aggression and "economic strangulation" against Venezuela represent a grave violation of the UN Charter.
(2026-01-06). Briefing To UN Security Council On US Aggression Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org The issue before the Council today is not the character of the government of Venezuela. | The issue is whether any Member State—by force, coercion, or economic strangulation—has the right to determine Venezuela's political future or to exercise control over its affairs. | This question goes directly to Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. | The Council must decide whether that prohibition is to be upheld or abandoned. | Abandoning it would carry consequences of the gravest kind.
(2026-01-06). Military strike, capture of Maduro condemned. ecns.cn Protesters shout slogans during a rally near the US embassy in Manila, Philippines, on Monday as they denounce the US after the government captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-06). Maduro's first US court appearance shocker, defies Trump after 'kidnap', First Lady Flores brutalized. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores made their first appearance in a US court following their capture, pleading not guilty to narcoterrorism, cocaine importation, and weapons charges. Maduro declared himself the President of Venezuela and described his detention as a kidnapping, calling himself a prisoner of war. Defense lawyers indicated no bail request yet, while medical evaluations were ordered amid reports of health concerns and visible injuries to Flores. Venezuela's vice president urged peace and sovereignty as international reactions continued. The next court hearing is schedule…
(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). What comes next in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su Maybe it will come off, but the plan is far from clear. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | –ùysteria is the enemy. T…
(2026-01-06). The Americas Will Never Be the Same Season 2, Ep. 2. nacla.org 
Early on January 3, the U.S. government invaded Venezuela and took President Maduro into custody. It marked the first time the United States used its own military to invade a South American country.
(2026-01-06). Ottawa "welcomes" assault on Venezuela, but fears a rampaging America threatens Canadian imperialist interests. wsws.org Ottawa has long worked with Washington to bring about regime change in Venezuela.
(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). 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). President Maduro Before New York Court: 'I am President of Venezuela and I Consider Myself a Prisoner of War'. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first public statements before a New York court following his abduction by US military special forces in an attack carried out on Venezuelan territory two days prior. President Maduro declared himself a "prisoner of war" and categorically rejected the charges against him, reaffirming his status as the legitimate president of Venezuela. | "I am the president of Venezuela, and I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was kidnapped in my home in Caracas," the Venezuelan president declared before the judge, describing the circumstances of his detention as a milita…
(2026-01-06). Top 5 Mistakes Bush Made in Iraq That Trump Is Making in Venezuela. portside.org Top 5 Mistakes Bush Made in Iraq That Trump Is Making in Venezuela |
(2026-01-06). One in three Americans back US strike on Venezuela: Reuters poll. geo.tv 
Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against US strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in London, Britain, January 5, 2026. — ReutersOnly 11% of Democrats, 23% of independents support US strike.Around 43% of Republicans…
(2026-01-06). Trump Attack On Venezuela Is Part Of Imperial 'Donroe Doctrine'. popularresistance.org The United States has launched a full-frontal attack not only against Venezuela, but against all of Latin America — and even against the basic concept of sovereignty. | Donald Trump ordered the US military on January 3 to bomb Venezuela, to kidnap its constitutional President Nicolás Maduro, and to send him to New York to be subjected to a show trial on politically motivated charges. | This brazen assault on Venezuela is part of a larger US imperialist offensive in Latin America as a whole. The Trump administration has openly invoked the 202-year-old colonial Monroe Doctrine, and has updated it for the 21st…
(2026-01-06). "We Have a Thug as President" : Jeffrey Sachs Says Trump's Venezuela Operation Pushes World Closer to WWIII. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer In a wide‚Äëranging interview, economist and author Jeffrey Sachs with Danny Haiphong offers a stark assessment of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela — including the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and reported airstrikes that killed dozens. Sachs characterizes the operation as "brazen, illegal, and extraordinarily dangerous," arguing that it reflects …
(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). Delcy Rodríguez Sworn in as Venezuela's Acting President Following US Military Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez assumes the temporary role following a January 3 ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court. The court appointed her to the position whil…
(2026-01-06). Why Europe Stands Firm: Prioritizing Venezuelan People's Will Over Oil Reserves. thinktank.pk In an era where geopolitical interests often clash with democratic ideals, Europe's unwavering commitment to principled democracy stands out as a beacon for global stability. As the world grapples with authoritarian regimes and resource-driven interventions, the European Union (EU) has consistently advocated for popular sovereignty, international law, and people-led transitions. This stance is vividly illustrated …
(2026-01-06). Kidnapping Maduro violation of international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has slammed the US kidnapping of the Venezuelan president and his wife.
(2026-01-06). Gunfire heard in Caracas, Venezuela's capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Local media reported gunfire in the vicinity of Venezuela's presidential palace.
(2026-01-06). Report: Major outlets informed of plan to abduct Maduro, but withheld reporting. therealnews.com 
This story was originally published on Major American news outlets were informed of the Trump administration's plan to bombard Venezuela and abduct its president ahead of the operation early Saturday morning, but withheld their reporting on the operation to protect the mil…
newrepublic.com (2026-01-06). Nobel Winner Offers to Give Trump Her Prize After He Rejected Her
In a seemingly desperate bid to regain favor with the U.S. president, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious honor'Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado'offered to give her medal to Trump after he announced he would not back her to run the country she's fought to reclaim.
english.palinfo.com (2026-01-05). UNRWA: 12,000 Palestinian children forcibly displaced in West Bank The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has reported that over 12,000 Palestinian children are experiencing forced displacement in the occupied West Bank due to the ongoing Israeli assault on the northern governorates.
morningstaronline.co.uk (2026-01-05). Narcissism, nepotism and insatiable greed: Trump's horrific new world order Trump's Venezuela "coup" along with his fake peace deals, including the latest in the Congo, are motivated by personal gain and self-aggrandisement
globaltimes.cn (2026-01-04). US hegemonic acts seriously violate intl law, Venezuela's sovereignty: Chinese FM on US military strikes on Venezuela
diem25.org (2026-01-06). Jeffrey Sachs on Venezuela: The US' illegal force and coercive regime changeSpeaking not as a partisan of any government but as a defender of international law, Sachs delivered a forceful indictment of unilateral coercive measures, regime-change operations, and the erosion of the UN Charter itself.
aljazeera.com (2026-01-05). Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond 'yellow line' in north, bombs south The Israeli military has spent the past 24 hours expanding the so-called "yellow line" in eastern Gaza, particularly in eastern Gaza City…, squeezing Palestinians into ever smaller clusters of the enclave.
obrag.org (2026-01-05). Well, So Much for the U.S. Military Refusing to Follow Illegal Orders – OB Rag I guess we can now relax over any concerns that our military men and women wouldn't follow illegal orders. For, the invasion of a sovereign country and the illegal abduction of its leader without Congressional approval (or even notice) by our army and navy are clearly illegal and against the Constitution.
Apparently, our boys and girls wearing US uniforms didn't stop their actions in this attack against US and international law.
theconversation.com (2026-01-05). Trump's intervention in Venezuela: the 3 warnings for the worldBut the US hasn't tried to justify its strikes with international law. Instead, the Trump administration is using domestic laws to ignore global rules entirely. It's a new strategy, but one with no international legal basis, regardless of how you slice it.
denver7.com (2026-01-05). Airspace shutdown, following U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, leaves Denver travelers stranded, extra costsA Denver couple said they spent $4,000 on extra hotel costs after their Caribbean flight was cancelled due to airspace restrictions.This is occurring throughout the Caribbean
aljazeera.com (2026-01-05). Cuba says 32 Cuban fighters killed in US raids on Venezuela Cuba has announced the death of 32 of its citizens during the United States military operation to abduct and detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas.
(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). Latin America's bourgeois governments bow to US attack on Venezuela. wsws.org War and outright colonial intervention by Washington plunges the already decrepit political order in Latin America into chaos.
(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). Protests erupt across U.S. against military strikes on Venezuela. ecns.cn People in U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago and Houston, held demonstrations Sunday to protest U.S. military strikes against Venezuela.
(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). Venezuela urges action from the United Nations Security Council following illegal U.S. attacks. radiohc.cu Venezuelan UN ambassador Samuel Moncada on Monday requested action from the Security Council following U.S. strikes against his country over the weekend. | "Venezuela urges the Security Council to fully assume its responsibility and act in accordance with the mandate conferred on it by the UN Charter," Moncada told an emergency meeting of the council.In that regard, we request that the government of the United States of America be demanded to fully respect the immunities of (Venezuelan) President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, as well as their immediate release and safe return to Venezuela." | Maduro…
(2026-01-06). From Musk to TikTok: How AI Fakes Fueled a Disinformation Frenzy Around Maduro. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer In the hours following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, social media erupted with images and videos claiming to show Venezuelans "celebrating their liberation" by the United States.
(2026-01-06). SA condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council. sanews.gov.za SA condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council | The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan territory for transfer to the United States, constitute a blatant violation of Venezuela's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. | South Africa made this assertion during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting focused on the situation in Venezuela. The statement was delivered by Jonathan Passmoor, South Africa's Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to…
(2026-01-06). The List of Countries Trump Is Threatening With War Keeps Growing. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed "Peace President," detonated his own America First campaign promise of "no new wars" over the weekend with an The U.S. military attacked Venezuela early Saturday morning, abducting its leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who now face narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court. Eighty Venezuelan and Cuban citizens were killed by U.S. gunfire and ai…
(2026-01-06). With Maduro held 'Hostage' as US prisoner, Delcy Rodriguez becomes Venezuela's Interim President. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was formally sworn in as interim president following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores by US forces. Speaking before lawmakers, Rodríguez condemned what she called an illegitimate military aggression and described Maduro and Flores as heroes held hostage in the United States. She vowed to defend Venezuela's sovereignty, unity, and independence, invoking Simón Bolívar and calling on all political and social sectors to stand together. The swearing-in comes as Maduro appeared in a New York court, marking a dramatic escalation in the Venezue…
(2026-01-06). Venezuela to UN: This Is Colonialism in Real Time. scheerpost.com Post by Joshua Scheer Venezuela's UN Ambassador Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta unleashed a scathing address at the UN Security Council, denouncing the United States for kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and flouting the UN Charter. He condemned the attacks as an oil-driven act of aggression and warned that the very foundations of the global legal order …
(2026-01-06). Behind the DOJ's politicized indictment of Maduro: a CIA-created 'network' and coerced star witness. thegrayzone.com The US Department of Justice indictment of Venezuela's kidnapped leader, Nicolas Maduro, is a political rant that relies heavily on coerced testimony from an unreliable witness. Despite DOJ edits, it could expose more Americans to the CIA's own history of drug trafficking. The January 3 US military raid on Venezuela to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores was followed by the Department of Justice's release of its superseding indictment of the two abductees as well as their …
(2026-01-06). Can the US 'run' Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy. |
(2026-01-06). I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump's attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers. |
(2026-01-06). A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela's Maduro is still unprecedented. |
(2026-01-06). UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Venezuela. ecns.cn
(2026-01-06). Trump Will Try to Defend Aggression Toward Venezuela. It's Still Illegal. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-06). Meet Paul Singer, the Billionaire Trump Megadonor Set to Make a Killing on Venezuela Oil. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-06). Adelante, Venezuela, perimeter of the emerging multipolar world. strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-06). 5 scenarios for a post-Maduro Venezuela — and what they could signal to the wider region. |
(2026-01-06). Venezuelans are reacting to Maduro's capture with anger, fear, hope and joy. |
(2026-01-06). Europe whistles past the Venezuelan graveyard. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-06). Greenland, again: What does the debate that began immediately after the Venezuela 'victory' mean? strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-06). Trump enfatiza en que no olvida la Doctrina Monroe. radiohc.cu Estados Unidos ha acudido a intervenciones armadas abiertas, golpes militares y conspiraciones políticas encubiertas durante su febril relación con América Latina y el Caribe. | La reciente agresión militar contra Venezuela, donde secuestró al presidente Nicolás Maduro, se agrega a la larga lista de intromisiones en los asuntos internos de la región. | Bajo el argumento de imponer la democracia, los derechos humanos o luchar contra el comunismo, desde Washington asumen que poseen licencia para ejecutar todos sus planes. | Trump, quien dijo que regirá el futuro gobierno de Venezuela tras lanzar sus helicópteros ar…
(2026-01-06). Diferentes voces honran a cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista del Ecuador (PCE) expresó este lunes su solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba y las familias de los 32 combatientes del país caribeño caídos durante la agresión de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela. | En un comunicado la organización, que repudió el ataque de Washington a Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, se sumó al dolor nacional del pueblo cubano. | "Alzamos nuestras banderas y decimos un hasta pronto a nuestros valientes 32 combatientes, cuyo honor y lealtad marcan el camino a seguir de nuestros pueblos y sus milicias", apuntó el texto. | Por su parte, los copre…
(2026-01-06). Diferentes voces honran a cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista del Ecuador (PCE) expresó este lunes su solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba y las familias de los 32 combatientes del país caribeño caídos durante la agresión de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela. | En un comunicado la organización, que repudió el ataque de Washington a Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, se sumó al dolor nacional del pueblo cubano. | "Alzamos nuestras banderas y decimos un hasta pronto a nuestros valientes 32 combatientes, cuyo honor y lealtad marcan el camino a seguir de nuestros pueblos y sus milicias", apuntó el texto. | Por su parte, los copre…
(2026-01-06). Universidad cubana del deporte reafirma apoyo incondicional a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu En acto de solidaridad con Venezuela, se acusó a EE.UU. de imponer su agenda de dominación y hegemonía con acciones que desprecian el orden jurídico internacional y buscan "amedrentar y avasallar" a Gobiernos y pueblos. "Los fascistas se quitaron la careta, inventan pretextos y acuden a la amenaza y la agresión para apoderarse de los recursos de una nación", dijo uno de los oradores, mientras otros advertían que mañana puede ser otro el país agredido.
(2026-01-06). Gran representación de cienfuegueros en Tribuna Antiimperialista gritaron Abajo el Imperialismo. radiohc.cu Los corazones de una gran representación del cubano pueblo de Cienfuegos se unieron por la Soberanía de América Latina y de la hermana República de Venezuela agredida militarmente por el gobierno estadounidense y el secuestro ilegal del Presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores. | En la Tribuna Antiimperialista efectuada frente a la Emisora Provincial Radio Ciudad del Mar y el Malecón de la Perla del Sur resonaron los gritos de Abajo el Imperialismo. | Armando Carranza Valladares, Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido en las palabras centrales exhortó al pueblo de Venezuela a mantenerse fir…
(2026-01-06). China rechaza juicio a Maduro: grave violación a soberanía venezolana. radiohc.cu China condenó hoy el juicio en Estados Unidos del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, lo cual catalogó como grave violación a la soberanía de Venezuela y la estabilidad de las relaciones internacionales. | La portavoz de la cancillería Mao Ning pidió nuevamente a Washington que libere de inmediato a ambos y garantice su seguridad personal. | ´Ningún país puede anteponer sus propias normas internas al derecho internacional ª, subrayó la vocera. | El presidente Nicolás Maduro se declaró este lunes como ´un hombre inocente ª de los cargos de narcotráfico que la Administración de Donald Trump…
(2026-01-06). UN Condemnation of US' Invasion of Panama Decades Ago Did Nothing. Little Has Changed Since. passblue.com 
"The position of the UN for the last 45 years is that we always regret the use of force," said Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, the fifth United Nations secretary-general, after the United States under President George H.W. Bush invaded Panama in 1989. More than three decades and three UN leaders later, António Guterres, the chief …
(2026-01-06). Parlamentarios de Latinoamérica rechazan agresión de EE.UU. a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Congresistas latinoamericanos promueven hoy una declaración parlamentaria multinacional de condena a la agresión de Estados Unidos a Venezuela, el secuestro de su legítimo presidente, Nicolás Maduro, exigen su liberación y que Washington respete la ley internacional. | Titulada "En defensa de la soberanía de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, del Derecho Internacional y de la paz regional", los legisladores convocan a todos los parlamentarios de la región y el mundo a rubricarla. | Y enfatizan: Parlamentarios de Latinoamérica, el Caribe y el Mundo condenamos de manera enfática los bombardeos perpetrados contr…
(2026-01-06). China rechaza juicio a Maduro: grave violación a soberanía venezolana. radiohc.cu China condenó hoy el juicio en Estados Unidos del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, lo cual catalogó como grave violación a la soberanía de Venezuela y la estabilidad de las relaciones internacionales. | La portavoz de la cancillería Mao Ning pidió nuevamente a Washington que libere de inmediato a ambos y garantice su seguridad personal. | ´Ningún país puede anteponer sus propias normas internas al derecho internacional ª, subrayó la vocera. | El presidente Nicolás Maduro se declaró este lunes como ´un hombre inocente ª de los cargos de narcotráfico que la Administración de Donald Trump…
(2026-01-06). Gran representación de cienfuegueros en Tribuna Antiimperialista gritaron Abajo el Imperialismo. radiohc.cu Los corazones de una gran representación del cubano pueblo de Cienfuegos se unieron por la Soberanía de América Latina y de la hermana República de Venezuela agredida militarmente por el gobierno estadounidense y el secuestro ilegal del Presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores. | En la Tribuna Antiimperialista efectuada frente a la Emisora Provincial Radio Ciudad del Mar y el Malecón de la Perla del Sur resonaron los gritos de Abajo el Imperialismo. | Armando Carranza Valladares, Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido en las palabras centrales exhortó al pueblo de Venezuela a mantenerse fir…
(2026-01-06). Nicolás Maduro: Soy inocente, sigo siendo el presidente de Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
´Soy inocente, no soy culpable ª, ´sigo siendo presidente de mi país ª, expresó este lunes en su primera comparecencia en una corte de Nueva York, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos durante un ataque a Venezuela. | Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores, se declararon no culpables de cargos federales de narcotráfico y posesión de armas, apenas 48 horas después de que equipos militares especiales del Ejército de Estados Unidos, en violación de la soberanía de Venezuela, los extrajeran por la fuerza y los trasladaran a Nueva York para ser procesados. | Ambos comparecieron…
(2026-01-06). Nicolás Maduro: Soy inocente, sigo siendo el presidente de Venezuela. radiohc.cu ´Soy inocente, no soy culpable ª, ´sigo siendo presidente de mi país ª, expresó este lunes en su primera comparecencia en una corte de Nueva York, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos durante un ataque a Venezuela. | Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores, se declararon no culpables de cargos federales de narcotráfico y posesión de armas, apenas 48 horas después de que equipos militares especiales del Ejército de Estados Unidos, en violación de la soberanía de Venezuela, los extrajeran por la fuerza y los trasladaran a Nueva York para ser procesados. | Ambos comparecieron…
(2026-01-06). Parlamentarios de Latinoamérica rechazan agresión de EE.UU. a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Congresistas latinoamericanos promueven hoy una declaración parlamentaria multinacional de condena a la agresión de Estados Unidos a Venezuela, el secuestro de su legítimo presidente, Nicolás Maduro, exigen su liberación y que Washington respete la ley internacional. | Titulada "En defensa de la soberanía de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, del Derecho Internacional y de la paz regional", los legisladores convocan a todos los parlamentarios de la región y el mundo a rubricarla. | Y enfatizan: Parlamentarios de Latinoamérica, el Caribe y el Mundo condenamos de manera enfática los bombardeos perpetrados contr…
(2026-01-06). In Venezuela è stata decretata la morte del diritto internazionale. strategic-culture.su Dopo mesi di escalation nel Mar dei Caraibi, Washington ha abbandonato ogni maschera: uso della forza, bombardamenti, sequestro del capo dello Stato venezuelano. Se queste azioni restano impunite, il "diritto internazionale" si riduce a una formula vuota, sostituita dalla legge del più forte. | Segue nostro Nel lessico diplomatico contemporaneo si abusa spesso dell'espressione "ordine internazionale basato sulle regole". La si evoca per…
(2026-01-06). In Venezuela è stata decretata la morte del diritto internazionale. strategic-culture.su Dopo mesi di escalation nel Mar dei Caraibi, Washington ha abbandonato ogni maschera: uso della forza, bombardamenti, sequestro del capo dello Stato venezuelano. Se queste azioni restano impunite, il "diritto internazionale" si riduce a una formula vuota, sostituita dalla legge del più forte. | Segue nostro Nel lessico diplomatico contemporaneo si abusa spesso dell'espressione "ordine internazionale basato sulle regole". La si evoca per…
(2026-01-06). After Trump Threat, Venezuela's Acting President Calls for Cooperation With the US. scheerpost.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Presidencia El Salvador, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Dave DeCamp / Venezuela's acting president, Vice P…
(2026-01-06). 'Running Venezuela'? Hegemony is one thing, dominance is another. responsiblestatecraft.org The U.S. bombing of Caracas, a capital of three million people, of the port of La Guaira, as well as other targets in the states of Miranda and Aragua, together with the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, represents a further escalation in the war-like operations that the United States has conducted over the past five months against the land of the Liberator, Simon Bolivar. It is also the first U.S. military attack on the South American mainland in 200 years. Such attacks have been common in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (most recently in Panama in 1989), but had never taken plac…
(2026-01-06). CUET UG 2026: Registration starts, Last date January 31. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026) through its official website cuet.nta.nic.in from Saturday January 03, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Iran moves towards single forex rate, aims to unify forex markets amid economic concerns. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- At the 134th meeting of the Government-Private Sector Dialogue Council, while elaborating on some details regarding the implementation of the launch of the negotiated foreign currency exchange market and moving toward a single exchange rate, discussions were also held concerning the poor performance of active systems in the business environment. It was decided that, with the follow-up of the Ministry of Economy, the reorganization of these systems would be implemented with the aim of facilitating affairs.
(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). Chinese troops step up combat-focused drills. ecns.cn The training, which emphasized multi-domain coordination and joint combat effectiveness, aimed to further enhance island-and-reef coordinated operational capabilities.After arriving, operators rapidly deployed equipment, established networks and links, and carried out precise operations as the system entered the launch procedure.
(2026-01-06). Why Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli tonight is important for Ronaldo, The Big Yellow? ummid.com All set for Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi SPL Group Match tonight (Friday January 02, 2026) at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, and here is why the match is important for Cristiano Ronaldo and The Big Yellow.
(2026-01-06). Al Ahli ends Al-Nassr's unbeaten run at Saudi Pro League 25/26. ummid.com In a tight match Friday night (January 02, 2026) 2015-16 SPL Champion, Al Ahli, defeated Al Nassr, ending the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi football club's unbeaten run this season.
(2006-01-26). CIA brief warns Maduro allies likely to hold stability after power shift. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-06). Swiss bar in deadly blaze missed five years of safety checks. scmp.com Swiss local authorities admitted on Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died and dozens were injured in a New Year's blaze. | "We are profoundly sorry. We did not have an indication that the checks had not been done," Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud told reporters.
(2026-01-06). Harbin opens its 42nd Ice and Snow Festival. ecns.cn Harbin opens its 42nd Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World on Jan. 5, 2026, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's signature tourist attraction.
(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). Know about Holy Quran Zohran Mamdani used for swearing-in as NYC Mayor. ummid.com In a historic first, Zohran Mamdani took oath as the New Mayor of The New York City using Quran — The Holy Book of Muslims.
(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). 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). Private equity firms increasingly selling assets to themselves. wsws.org When the final figures for 2025 are in it is expected that this type of operation will have set new records.
(2026-01-06). Adaptation of "The Glass Menagerie" to go on stage at Tehran theater. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- A loose adaptation of American playwright Tennessee Williams' memory play "The Glass Menagerie" is scheduled to go on stage at the Neauphle-le-Chateau Theater in Tehran on Wednesday.
(2026-01-06). Tourists, athletes, sculptors flock to Harbin's famed ice and snow festival. ecns.cn The banks of the Songhua River in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, were alive on Monday evening with the sound of fireworks and dazzling lights as the 42nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival kicked off.
(2026-01-06). New Year holiday sees strong growth in travel, consumption. ecns.cn During the New Year holiday, China's domestic tourism hit 142 million trips, with total tourism spending reaching 84.8 billion yuan ($12.13 billion). Cross-regional passenger flow grew 19.62 percent, while overseas visitors surged 29.8 percent. Offshore duty-free sales in Hainan totaled 712 million yuan, up 128.9 percent on a yearly basis. Check out the video to see the vibrant economic vitality of China.
(2026-01-06). Newborn's finger severed at hospital, sparking public concern. ecns.cn An incident at the People's Hospital of Xuyi county in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, has captured widespread attention after a newborn's left middle finger was accidentally severed during the cutting of the umbilical cord."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe newborn's father, surnamed Sheng, said that due to the infant's small size, the surgery was highly challenging.
(2026-01-06). 'Iran's wildlife reserves hosting at least 27 Asiatic cheetahs'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Twenty-seven Asiatic cheetahs have been spotted so far in wildlife reserves across the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has stated.
(2026-01-06). New shuttle bus eases access to medical hub. ecns.cn Cross-boundary medical integration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has deepened with the launch of a direct shuttle bus route linking Futian Port and the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital on Monday, improving access for patients visiting the regional medical hub.
(2026-01-06). Maharashtra Corporation Polls 2026: Over 70 elected unopposed. ummid.com Over 70 candidates of different political parties have been elected unopposed in the 29 Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra where polling is scheduled to be held on January 15, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Israel's expansionist agenda: Aggression in Syria amid Paris talks. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The persistence of Israeli military aggression in southern Syria, reported on Tuesday even as negotiations were underway in Paris, illustrates the contradiction between declared diplomatic efforts and the reality of the regime's expansionist policies.
(2026-01-06). China 'stands firmly against external interference' in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — China on Monday said it opposes any external interference in Iran as the country faces economic protests.
(2026-01-06). Veteran Iranian actor Saeid Pirdoost passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Saeid Pirdoost, a veteran Iranian actor of cinema and television, passed away from cancer.
(2026-01-06). Germany's HateAid: Portrait of a 'trusted flagger'. strategic-culture.su By John ROSENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The arbiters of acceptable online speech are not nearly as 'independent' as the…
(2026-01-06). Kyagulanyi Accuses Police of Sabotaging His Rallies. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has accused the Uganda Police Force of deliberately sabotaging his campaign activities in the Sebei sub-region through intimidation of supporters, last-minute venue changes, and selective enforcement of public order regulations.Kyagulanyi made the accusations on Monday while addressing residents after commissioning NUP district offices in Kapchorwa. …
(2026-01-06). AISSEE 2026 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of Sainik School Society, is releasing on its website 'exams.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026-27 (AISSEE 2026).
(2026-01-06). National Museum to host Symposium of Iranian Archaeology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 23rd Symposium of Iranian Archaeology is set to be held from Jan. 26 to 28 at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, organizers said.
(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). My yesterday interview on Press TV (Iran): WWIII is coming whether we like it or not. gilbertdoctorow.com www.urmedium.net/c/presstv/135647 The questioning opened with Donald Trump's latest threats to Bolivia, but with the gracious acquiescence of the moderator we moved on to the bigger issue of the United States as a rogue state threatening the sovereignty of one and all. This rogue state can be stopped not by street demonstrators chanting 'free Maduro' but …
(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.
(2006-01-26). Salman Akram Raja rejects Gohar as PTI chairperson. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Salman Akram Raja has refused to recognise Barrister Gohar Ali Khan as the chairman of PTI, stating that the party chairperson was "Imran Khan and no one else." | His remarks came during a media talk at the Gorakhpur checkpoint in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, the day reserved for meetings with the PTI founder at Adiala Jail. | PTI workers began gathering at the checkpoint amid a heavy police deployment. Routes leading to Adiala Jail were blocked, with checkpoints established at five locations. | Responding to a journalist's question about why Barrister Gohar had been effectively sidelined…
(2026-01-06). Connect Forum Specialized Meeting to be held. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology will hold the ninth edition of the Connect Forum specialized meeting at the Iran House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) in Tehran on Wednesday.
(2026-01-06). Al-Hilal Replaces Ronlado's Al-Nassr as No 1 in SPL 25/26 Standings. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr has been replaced by Al Hilal as No 1 in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) latest standings released after the latter's convincing victory against Damac Sunday January 04, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Curbs put on influencers' behaviors. ecns.cn China's top internet regulator recently released a list of prohibited behaviors for online influencers, part of a broader effort to tighten oversight of social media accounts and promote a healthier online environment.
(2006-01-26). Sanders wins second stage to take lead. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's defending Dakar Rally motorbike champion Daniel Sanders moved into the overall lead after winning Monday's second stage in Saudi Arabia. | The 31-year-old covered the 518km route from Yanbu to Al Ula in 4hrs 13mins 37 seconds to cross the line 1min 35s clear of KTM teammate Edgar Canet, who lost time with a couple of minor crashes. | American Ricky Brabec, the 2024 winner, completed the day's podium for Honda. | With this 10th stage win in motorsport's toughest challenge, Sanders climbed to the top of the bike standings by half a minute from Canet, winner of the prologue and opening stage, with Bra…
(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). US allocates $2.7 bln for uranium enrichment in country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — The US Department of Energy allocated a total of $2.7 billion to three companies for the development of domestic uranium enrichment facilities.
(2026-01-06). Woman Arrested for Illegally Possessing 52 Voter Location Slips in Kotido. plusnews.ug 
A woman in Kotido District has been arrested for unlawfully possessing voter location slips belonging to dozens of registered voters. The suspect, Josephine Adoch, was arrested on Monday following a tip-off from residents that prompted police to search her home. During the search, officers recovered 52 voter location slips belonging to different voters registered at …
(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). Catastrophic year for Palestinians in 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An official Palestinian report has documented the catastrophic suffering of Palestinians in 2025 at the hands of the Israeli occupation regime.
(2026-01-06). Netanyahu delivers message to Iran via Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought to send a message to Iran.
(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). Flint paper batteries enter production mode. ummid.com Flint, a Singapore-based deep tech company, Friday January 02, 2026 announced that its paper battery technology has entered production.
(2026-01-06). Shiraz Uni. Students hold rally in support of a 'Strong Iran'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — A group of students and faculty members at Shiraz University gathered on Monday evening to express support for a strong Iran.
(2006-01-26). Junior titles, ATP hosting cap strong year for Pakistan tennis in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan recorded a milestone year for tennis in 2025, marked by international junior success, historic tournament hosting and growing regional recognition, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) said on Tuesday. | The country hosted its first-ever ATP Challenger tournament in Islamabad, a development seen as a major step forward for professional tennis in Pakistan. The event highlighted improving infrastructure and the federation's efforts to bring international competition back to the country. | PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi said the achievements reflected sustained investment and increasing depth across…
(2026-01-06). Chinese premier calls for consolidating strengths in innovation-driven growth during Guangdong inspection. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspects Shenzhen-Hong Kong sci-tech innovation cooperation zone in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, south China, January 4, 2026.He underscored the need to continue cultivating and expanding application scenarios for sci-tech innovation, and to accelerate the upgrading and iteration of new technologies through broader application.
(2026-01-06). South Pars daily gas extraction reaches 725 mcm. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The oil minister, while appreciating the tireless efforts of operational personnel in the South Pars region, said a new record has been set in the South Pars gas field, and the amount of gas extracted from this field has reached about 725 million cubic meters (mcm) per day.
(2026-01-06). This Week in People's History, Jan 7—13, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jan 7—13, 2026 |
(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). Iran cultural office in Austria launches Europe-focused Iran studies prize. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's cultural office in Austria said it has launched the "Bert Fragner Award" to help promote Iran studies in Europe, with the inaugural award ceremony scheduled to be held in Vienna next month.
(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). Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge handles over 100 million passenger trips since opening in 2018. ecns.cn The Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has handled over 100 million inbound and outbound passenger trips as of January 6, 2026./CMG"ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Zhuhai land port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has handled over 100 million inbound and outbound passenger trips as of January 6, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Hindu grocery shop owner killed in Bangladesh, second incident in 24 hours. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Another Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, making it the sixth such death in just 18 days during the ongoing unrest. | Mani Chakraborty, a grocery shop owner, was attacked on Monday night while working at his shop in Charsindur Bazar in Narsingdi district. Unknown attackers assaulted him at the busy market. He was badly injured and taken to hospital by local people, but he died on the way or soon after reaching there. | Mani Chakraborty was known as a calm and respected businessman with no known disputes. His death in a public market has created fear among minorities, many of whom now say th…
(2026-01-06). Sarakhieh, Iran's little Venice. tehrantimes.com At first, it is hard to believe such a place exists in Iran. But deep inside the vast Shadegan wetland in Khuzestan province, there is a village where water is the main road and boats replace cars. This village is Sarakhieh, often called Iran's "Little Venice."
(2026-01-06). La Trobe Vice Chancellor invokes Bondi killings to defend festival censorship. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-06). Australia: Parliamentary inquiry no obstacle to demolition of Victorian public housing towers. wsws.org The inquiry was a diversion promoted by the Greens and aimed at promoting the fraud that appeals to the Labor government would halt its destruction of public housing.
(2026-01-06). Nepal unrest: Communal tension grips Nepal; curfew imposed, border with India sealed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The District Administration Office (DAO) of Parsa in Nepal has extended the curfew in Birgunj city due to ongoing communal tensions sparked by a TikTok video. | The curfew was imposed initially on Monday afternoon following protests triggered by a video containing religious content. The demonstrations soon turned violent, with the Parsa district administration imposing a curfew in Birgunj city, near the Raxaul district in Bihar. | The communal tensions in the country have also triggered a high security alert along India-Nepal Border. Indian security frces have halted the civilian movement along th…
(2026-01-06). DOE develops five-year wildfire monitoring plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed a five-year monitoring plan to prevent the catastrophic wildfires, exacerbated by the drought, in four main types of areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, protected areas, and national nature monuments.
(2026-01-06). Himachal student (19) dies after ragging, sex assault in Dharamshala Govt College. ummid.com In a horrifying incident, a 19-year-old student died due to repeated sexual attacks, harassment and torture at Government Degree College Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
(2026-01-06). 10 things in 2025 that moved us closer to a better world. ummid.com I hope you can look back on 2025 as the year movements for peace and justice freed political prisoners, slowed the war machine, and helped turn the public against endless wars.
(2026-01-06). Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur's repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari—Wagah border. | The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. | Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor's visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev's Parkash Gurpu…
(2026-01-06). Call for caution on the roads as Western Cape reports 25 fatalities. sanews.gov.za Call for caution on the roads as Western Cape reports 25 fatalities | While enforcement is an important element to road safety, a change in behaviour is key to preventing the loss of lives on the country's roads. ⚪ "Every fatality on our roads is one too many. While our enforcement teams continue to work tirelessly across the province, road safety ultimately depends on the choices each road user makes," Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said. ⚪ This as the province recorded 25 fatalities on its roads between 29 December 2025 and 4 January 2026. | The Western Cape Mobility Department reported 23 vehicle…
(2026-01-06). For Americans, 2026 Started With Two Starkly Different Visions for the Country. portside.org For Americans, 2026 Started With Two Starkly Different Visions for the Country |
(2026-01-06). Bondi memorials become flashpoint for Israel-Palestine politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-06). United States seeking to "Libyanize" Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — An expert in international relations says that the US is pursuing the strategy of "Libyanizing Iran," which would enable Israel to form a kind of "global consensus" for attacking Iran.
(2026-01-06). Trust on trial: A year of 'rebalancing' US-EU ties. ecns.cn When Donald Trump was sworn in as president of the United States for a second time a year ago, European leaders felt prepared. After all, they had dealt with Trump's unpredictability during his first term, while the prospect of his return had been widely discussed in the media, with analysts drawing up scenarios and assessing the potential implications for Europe.
(2026-01-06). Meet Imran Baig's daughter, Aviva, who is engaged to Priyanka Gandhi's son. ummid.com Senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra Monday December 29, 2025 announced his engagement with Aviva Baig, sparking a sudden interest in the Delhi based charming girl.
(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). Chris Hedges: America the Rogue State. scheerpost.com Murder Most Foul — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | The ruling class of the United States, severed from a fact-based universe and blinded by idiocy, greed and hubris, has immolated the internal mechanisms that prevent dictatorship, and the external mechanisms design…
(2026-01-06). Australia: Victorian Labor government to cut at least 1,000 public service jobs. wsws.org The areas most deeply affected will be environment, education and health, with lower-level staff bearing most of the brunt.
(2026-01-06). Nandala Pledges Justice, Compensation for Rwenzururu Palace Raid Victims. plusnews.ug 
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to support and compensate families affected by the 2016 raid on the Rwenzururu Kingdom palace, describing the incident as one of the darkest chapters in Uganda's recent political history. The raid, carried out by the military and other security agencies, left more …
(2006-01-26). Left is sometimes right for Phillips. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said his audacious switch-hitting show in a recent Super Smash match was no gimmick but a tactical option he has honed for years to counter left-arm spin. | In last week's match against Central Districts, Otago right-hander Phillips switched stance while off-spinner Dean Foxcroft was midway through his run-up, and hit the bowler for a four with what could have been mistaken for a full-blooded cover drive from a left-handed batter. | Jaws dropped further in the final over of the Otago innings when Phillips took up a left-hander's stance even before left-arm spinner Jayden Lenno…
(2026-01-06). Lessons to learn from the brutal murder of Anjel Chakma. ummid.com The town of Dehradun, including India, has to search its conscience and decide how it can do right by Anjel Chakma and what can be done to inculcate greater inclusivity.
(2026-01-06). Iran Armed Forces at high level of readiness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army, stressed that the country's armed forces remain at a very high level of operational readiness.
(2026-01-06). Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated. geo.tv 
Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot gestures towards the plaque during the official inauguration of the Embassy of the State of Palestine in London on January 5, 2026. — X/@hzomlotAmbassador hails event as 'profound milestone' in UK-Palestine ties.Hopes embassy opening is a…
(2026-01-06). Chinese-born architect turns urban decay into latent economic, civic assets. ecns.cn The "Constructive Deconstruction" model, designed by Chinese-born, Harvard-trained designer Siyu Zhu, shows how Manhattan's obsolete docks can be converted into modular public spaces for a fraction of the cost of new construction.
(2026-01-06). Husband and wife keep work passion in the family. ecns.cn Although Peng Minling and her husband Liu Kai are often extremely busy with their work as immigration police officers, they have never lost focus on the education and guidance of their two daughters.
(2026-01-06). Top court gives Israeli government a week to respond to allegations of contempt of court. haaretz.com A petition filed by Movement for Quality Government argued the government should be held in contempt of court, after authorities missed a 45-day court deadline to formulate a policy forcing draft-age ultra-Orthodox men to enlist. The state was given less than a week to respond…
(2026-01-06). 2025 in Retrospect: Plight of Christians in India. ummid.com This year's attacks on Christians in India is yet another warning signal of the silence and double speak of the ruling dispensation.
(2026-01-06). Muslim Newsmakers of 2025. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2025.
(2026-01-06). Iran, Cuba stress expanding cooperation in FMs talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Iran and Cuba's foreign ministers discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination in international organizations during a telephone conversation on regional and global developments.
(2026-01-06). Judge allows lawsuit against RFK Jnr's Covid-19 vaccine policies to proceed. scmp.com A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that several major medical organisations can move forward with their lawsuit challenging policies adopted under US Health Secretary Robert ‚ÄåF. Kennedy Jnr that they say will lower vaccination rates. | US District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston rejected ‚arguments by lawyers for US President Donald Trump's administration that the groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, lack legal standing to pursue the case because they could not show they were harmed by…
(2026-01-06). From ally to aggressor: Greenland exposes Europe's security illusion. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – For years, European leaders have spoken of Russia as the singular threat to Europe's security. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen captured this consensus in October 2025 when she stated: "There is only one country that is willing to threaten us (Europe), and it is Russia, and therefore we need a very strong answer back." That statement reflected the prevailing mindset that NATO's purpose was to contain Russia, and the United States was the indispensable ally in that mission.
(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). Greece's LNG bet: How US energy interests are quietly redrawing the geopolitics. globalvoices.org 
The concern is whether Greece will become a frontline country in confronting great power competitionGlobal Voices Over the past few years, Greece has undergone a major geopolitical shift. It is driven not solely by parliamentary diplomacy but
(2026-01-06). Shakirova named Iran's women's basketball head coach. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Elen Shakirova has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Iran's women's national basketball team, marking a significant step for the program as it continues its upward development.
(2026-01-06). Export from Golestan province rises 14% in 8 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The director-general of Golestan province's Industry, Mining and Trade Department said that the value of export from the province increased by 14 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year.
(2026-01-06). Why Australia's 'low unemployment' claim doesn't add up. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Intel launches next-generation PC chip at CES in Las Vegas. ecns.cn The chips feature a new transistor design and a way to deliver power to the chip due to the company's 18A manufacturing process.On Monday, Intel said the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips would deliver 60 percent better performance than the prior-generation Lunar Lake Series 2."ÄÄ"ÄÄIntel plans to launch a platform for handheld video games based on the Panther Lake designs this year, Johnson said.
(2026-01-06). Iran discusses expanding scientific ties with Czech, Chinese universities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian scientific officials, in separate meetings with Czech and Chinese officials, have explored avenues to expand collaboration between the universities of Iran and the two other countries.
(2026-01-06). 'Killing Democracy' Exposes Imperialist Tactics And Media Complicity. popularresistance.org The new book, "Killing Democracy: Western Imperialism's Legacy of Regime Change and Media Manipulation," is a timely account of the West's efforts to control countries around the world through soft power and, when necessary, military power, and the critical role the media plays in forming popular opinion to support these efforts and view them as legitimate. Clearing the FOG speaks with two of the five co-authors, Finian Cunningham and K J Noh. They discuss the West's efforts not only to overthrow governments but also to go after and, in some cases, annihilate the Left. They also speak about current efforts, inclu…
(2026-01-06). Tough task awaits Iran at 2026 Asian Handball Championship: Guijosa. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran handball head coach Rafael Guijosa said Team Melli face a difficult challenge at the 2026 Asian Men's Handball Championship.
(2026-01-06). JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure Released. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has published JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure detailing the registration start date, exam schedule, syllabus and other important details.
(2026-01-06). Alert: CBSE 10th, 12th March 3, 2026 Papers Rescheduled. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the Class 10th and 12th Papers of the 2026 Board Exams to be held on March 03, 2026.
(2026-01-06). China's Yangtze River remains world's busiest inland waterway by cargo throughput. ecns.cn The Yangtze River trunk line has remained the world's busiest inland waterway in terms of cargo throughput, an official said on Monday.
(2026-01-06). Developing renewables, energy efficiency continues with private sector participation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi, at the conference for the commencement of the executive operations of 1,269 megawatts of renewable power plants and electricity consumption optimization projects across the country, said: "The development of renewable energies and energy consumption optimization continues with the active participation of the private sector."
(2026-01-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, January 06.
(2026-01-06). Operation Spiderweb Architect Out: Is Trump's Peace Plan the Real Reason? thinktank.pk In the ever-evolving landscape of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, recent developments in Kyiv have sparked intense speculation. Vasyl Maliuk, the head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), resigned amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's sweeping government reshuffle. This move comes at a critical juncture, as discussions around U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine gain momentum. While …
(2026-01-06). The Two Films Bollywood Must Watch. ummid.com Both films centre Muslim women not as symbols, metaphors or ideological statements, but as protagonists negotiating deeply contemporary realities.
(2026-01-06). A shares off to roaring New Year start>. ecns.cn As the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index finished above the 4,000-point level on the first trading day of 2026, the upward momentum is likely to continue in the A-share market throughout the year, which is backed by self-reliant technology advancement and continued recovery in economic fundamentals, said experts on Monday.
(2026-01-06). Isfahan holds ceremony marking UNESCO listing of mirror-work art. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A ceremony was held in Isfahan on Tuesday to mark the inscription of Ayeneh-Kari, the Iranian art of architectural mirror work, on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2026-01-06). Nvidia CEO Huang says next generation of chips in full production. ecns.cn Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Monday that the company's next generation of chips is in "full production," saying they can deliver five times the artificial-intelligence computing of the company's previous chips when serving up chatbots and other AI apps.
(2026-01-06). Archaeological studies begin at Qaleh Goli mound in western Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Archaeological studies have begun at the ancient Qaleh Goli mound in Khanmirza county in Iran's Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, the provincial cultural heritage authority said.
(2006-01-26). Rosenior favourite for Chelsea coaching. tribune.com.pk 
Racing Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday he had reached an agreement with Chelsea to become their next manager, adding that he would take his assistants Kalifa Cisse and Justin Walker with him to the Premier League club. | Rosenior said he had yet to sign a contract, describing the situation as unusual. | "I haven't signed yet, I have agreed verbally with Chelsea. It's really important — this is different to anything anyone has ever done. Nobody has made a statement before they have signed a contract," Rosenior told a press conference. | "Everything is agreed and it will probably go through…
(2026-01-06). China sees record number of enterprises in ice and snow tourism. ecns.cn The 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened, fireworks burst over the main tower of the Ice-Snow World, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, January 5, 2026.China is positioning the ice and snow economy as a key driver of development and consumption, and its scale is expected to reach 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030.
(2026-01-06). Iraqi militias reject calls by top judge and PM to disarm. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Iran protests death toll hits 35 and 1,200 detained, activists say. scmp.com Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in on Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down. | The protest at the Grand Bazaar, the beating heart for centuries of both Iran's economic and political life, represents the latest signal that the demonstrations likely are to continue as the country's rial currency fell to a record low on Tuesday.
(2026-01-06). Hundreds attend funeral of Tarabin man who was shot dead by police. haaretz.com Mohammed Hussein Tarabin al-Sana was killed on Saturday night by a policeman who had come to arrest him as part of a police operation in the village…
(2026-01-06). The US Empire Needs Men Like Trump. thealtworld.com 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 never been true; there were certain factions within the US imperial power structure which disliked Trump, but that w…
(2026-01-06). 40% of Iran's agricultural land equipped with modern irrigation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The deputy minister of agriculture for water and soil emphasized the necessity of smart irrigation due to the scarcity of basic resources, including water, and stated: "In Europe, 60 percent of agricultural land uses modern technology, while in Iran it is 40 percent."
(2026-01-06). 'Contingency plans are in place" as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance. sanews.gov.za 'Contingency plans are in place" as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance | Rand Water's final leg of its planned maintenance programme in Johannesburg kicks off from today with a temporary shutdown of water services that can be expected in parts of the city. ⚪ The shutdown is expected to last at least 54 hours and impact water systems including: | • Meadowlands Reservoir and Direct Feeds: Meadowlands (all zones & extensions), Tshepo Themba, Dube, Central Western Jabavu & Ext.1, Mofolo Central & North, Orlando West, Zondi, and Mmesi Park. | • Doornkop Reservoir an…
(2026-01-06). In Pictures: Traditional Architecture in Makkah al Mukarramah. ummid.com Traditional Makkah architecture is marked by local materials, natural ventilation, and designs that ensure privacy.
(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). The class issues in the fight to defend immigrants and the trap of the "Detroit People's Assembly" wsws.org The abduction of a least five Detroit area teenagers by ICE poses fundamental questions about how to mobilize the working class to defeat Trump's attack on immigrant workers and youth.
(2026-01-06). Mamdani proclaims fictional unity of "all New Yorkers" in inauguration speech. wsws.org The aspirations of those who voted for Mamdani stand in stark contrast to the political reality of a Mamdani administration.
(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). '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). In Pictures: Jupiter fades as first Supermoon of 2026 brightens sky. ummid.com Jupiter looks faded and dim as the first Supermoon of the Year 2026 brightens the clear sky Saturday January 03, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Iran determined to start 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on winning note. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran are determined to kick off their campaign on a winning note when they face South Korea in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group C opening tie on Wednesday.
(2026-01-06). IAF cinematheque to screen "I Swear" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen English film director Kirk Jones' 2025 movie "I Swear" on Thursday.
(2026-01-06). Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake shakes Japan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
(2026-01-06). $56 Million Haul: Why Team Liquid is the Most Successful Esports Team Ever. thinktank.pk Forget flash-in-the-pan wins — true esports dominance is built on decades of grind. As we blast into 2026, a bombshell December 2025 report from digital powerhouse JB crowns Team Liquid as the most successful esports team of all time. With nearly 3,000 tournaments, a staggering $56 million prize pot, and a perfect Success Index score …
(2026-01-06). Lebanon's governance in crisis. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Imagine a country where a fictitious foreign prince, armed only with a phone and a fabricated authority, can dictate political appointments, unlock frozen bank accounts, and influence judicial decisions—all without leaving his home.
(2026-01-06). Xizang's highway network grows to 125,200 kilometers. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region's efforts to build a modern transportation network brought its total length of highways open to traffic to 125,200 kilometers by the end of 2025."ÄÄ"ÄÄAccording to data released by the regional transport authority on Thursday, the region carried out 167 rural road construction projects in 2025.
(2026-01-06). Teen dies after seeking drug advice from AI chatbot ChatGPT. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A tragic death of a California teenager has ignited fresh debate around the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in handling sensitive health and substance-use queries, after his mother alleged that he repeatedly sought drug-related guidance from ChatGPT before dying of an overdose. Sam Nelson, an 18-year-old psychology student from California, died after an apparent drug overdose, a day after beginning a treatment plan for addiction, according to his mother, Leila Turner-Scott. She has claimed that her son had been interacting with ChatGPT for months, asking questions not only about academics and…
(2026-01-06). NSFAS processes 2026 funding applications. sanews.gov.za NSFAS processes 2026 funding applications | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed 893 847 funding applications for 2026 – prior to the start of the academic year. | "Of these, 593 981 applications (66.45%) were submitted by female applicants, reflecting the ongoing trend of strong female participation in tertiary education. Male applicants accounted for 299 866 applications (33.55%)," NSFAS Board Chairperson, Dr Mugwena Maluleke, said on Tuesday at a media briefing in Pretoria. | To date, 609 653 applications have been approved, with 203 731 applications currently in progress; 16 862 app…
(2026-01-06). India's Beef Debate is Not About Faith. ummid.com India's beef debate is about power, not faith — who eats well, who goes hungry, who trades, who profits, and who is punished.
(2026-01-06). Report: EU civilian research aids Israeli arms industry. tehrantimes.com The EU has funneled millions of euros' worth of funding meant for civilian research programs to Israeli arms manufacturers and other military firms despite a ban on the funding of military and dual-use research, the Middle East Eye reported.
(2026-01-06). Why Association of Chartered Accountants scrapped online exams. ummid.com In a move to combat cheating, UK based Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced to scrap online or remote (at-home) exams from March.
(2026-01-06). How smart home materials can shield us from extreme heat and cut energy bills all year. |
(2026-01-06). Insights丨China's economy in UN official's eyes: Resilience, exports, and high-tech transition. ecns.cn
(2026-01-06). Denaturalization in the Trump era: When the State questions the citizenship of millions of Americans. |
(2026-01-06). The 5 stages of the 'enshittification' of academic publishing. |
(2026-01-06). Europe's No Snow Global Warming Winter Just got Buried Under White Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-01-06). The US used to be really dirty — environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference. |
(2026-01-06). LA fires: Chemicals from the smoke lingered inside homes long after the wildfires were out — studies tracked the harm. |
(2026-01-06). Australia needs a school lunch program — like many other high-income countries. |
(2026-01-06). Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026. |
(2026-01-06). Facing protests and new threats from Trump, is the Iranian regime on its last legs? |
(2026-01-06). How writing about places people know makes the climate crisis less abstract. |
(2026-01-06). Your say: week beginning January 5. |
(2026-01-06). MMRV: what families need to know about the UK's new chickenpox vaccine. |
(2026-01-06). Despite the blob's teeth gnashing, realists got Ukraine right. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-06). Nigeria has a high poverty rate — what this has to do with ethnic conflicts. |
(2026-01-06). What the New Year's fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention. |
(2026-01-06). Why does orange juice taste bad after you brush your teeth? |
(2026-01-06). Voters shrug off scandals, paying a price in lost trust. |
(2026-01-06). Virtual National Science Foundation internships aren't just a pandemic stopgap — they can open up opportunities for more STEM students. |
(2026-01-06). 'No More Annexation Fantasies' Greenland PM Responding to Trump's Threats. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-06). The 'sacred' pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers. |
(2026-01-06). Philly's walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active — but public transit and accessibility pose challenges. |
(2026-01-06). V&A East: the spirit of the 19th-century cultural campus of 'Albertopolis' lives on. |
(2026-01-06). Maduro pleads not guilty in N.Y. court. ecns.cn
(2026-01-06). Forty years of dismantling Portugal. strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-06). How Maduro's capture went down — a military strategist explains what goes into a successful special op. |
(2026-01-06). How museums can help rebuild trust in a divided America. |
(2026-01-06). LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety — schools can do much more to teach it. |
(2026-01-06). The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states — here's what to watch for in 2026. |
(2026-01-06). West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America's aging flood defenses. |
(2026-01-06). Walz Pulls Out: Chalk Up Another One for Racism, Coupled with Democratic Party and Media Ineptitude. cepr.net
(2026-01-06). Colorado faces a funding crisis for child care ‚àí local communities hope to fill the gaps. |
(2026-01-06). Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers. |
(2026-01-06). What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year. |
(2026-01-06). Not just a 'woman's hobby' — why more men are picking up sewing, and why you should too. |
(2026-01-06). Americans generally like wolves ‚àí except when we're reminded of our politics. |
(2026-01-06). The military is the last safeguard of democracy. Is Donald Trump bending it to his will? |
(2026-01-06). With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes. |
(2026-01-06). How can Labour escape the doom loop in 2026? |
(2026-01-06). 'If you don't like dark roast, this isn't the coffee for you': How exclusionary ads can win over the right customers. |
(2026-01-06). 2026 begins with an increasingly autocratic United States rising on the global stage. |
(2026-01-06). Movimiento deportivo cubano por nuevas metas en 2026. radiohc.cu 
Por: Redacción Deportiva RHC | El 2025 cerró sus cortinas para el movimiento deportivo cubano con grandes alegrías, pero también con actuaciones que quedaron por debajo de lo esperado. | Por su parte, el 2026 será blanco de nuevas metas para el deporte cubano con la mirada principal puesta en los XXV Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. | Se trata de los juegos regionales más longevos del planeta que tendrán lugar en República Dominicana, del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | En cuanto a lo sucedido en el pasado año, el atletismo fue probablemente la disciplina con mayor destaque para Cuba. El deporte rey…
(2026-01-06). Ministro del Interior envió felicitación a la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria por su aniversario 67. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, General de Cuerpo de Ejército Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministro del Interior envío este 5 de enero una felicitación a los combatientes de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria -PNR- con motivo del aniversario 67. | ´En medio del combate contra los males, lacras y vicios sembrados por el capitalismo,nació con la fuerza del pueblo hace 67 años la nueva policía de la Revolución,arma para conquistar toda la justicia,la moralidad y el orden que merecía la patria por la que tanta sangre se había derramado desde el 10 de octubr…
(2026-01-06). Mantiene el país la tendencia al control de las arbovirosis. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta. | Las arbovirosis en el país muestran una tendencia a decrecer, según confirmaron los expertos y científicos del sector de la Salud Pública, durante el más reciente encuentro con el Presidente, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Al cierre de la semana 52, del año que acaba de concluir, se reportó un 51 por ciento menos de casos por síndromes febriles inespecíficos, que en la semana precedente. Similar comportamiento reveló enfermedades como el dengue y el chikungunya. | En el caso del primero, cinco provincias presentan tasas superiores a l…
(2026-01-06). Ministro del Interior envió felicitación a la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria por su aniversario 67. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, General de Cuerpo de Ejército Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministro del Interior envío este 5 de enero una felicitación a los combatientes de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria -PNR- con motivo del aniversario 67. | ´En medio del combate contra los males, lacras y vicios sembrados por el capitalismo,nació con la fuerza del pueblo hace 67 años la nueva policía de la Revolución,arma para conquistar toda la justicia,la moralidad y el orden que merecía la patria por la que tanta sangre se había derramado desde el 10 de octubr…
(2026-01-06). Mantiene el país la tendencia al control de las arbovirosis. radiohc.cu Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta. | Las arbovirosis en el país muestran una tendencia a decrecer, según confirmaron los expertos y científicos del sector de la Salud Pública, durante el más reciente encuentro con el Presidente, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Al cierre de la semana 52, del año que acaba de concluir, se reportó un 51 por ciento menos de casos por síndromes febriles inespecíficos, que en la semana precedente. Similar comportamiento reveló enfermedades como el dengue y el chikungunya. | En el caso del primero, cinco provincias presentan tasas superiores a l…
(2026-01-06). øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? cubadebate.cu øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? øCómo reírse de ella ante la inminencia de su llegada? øCómo alguien sabe si murió cumpliendo bien la obra de su vida? øCómo emular el heroísmo tantas veces contado y leído? Ahí están nuestros héroes, una vez más. Ahí está la sangre cubana, una vez más, limpiando la ponzoña imperial, por el futuro libre de Nuestra América.
(2026-01-06). Reeditarán jóvenes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Cienfuegos dedicada al centenario del natalicio de Fidel. radiohc.cu Los jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos reeditarán este 6 de enero, el Aniversario 67 de la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad dedicada al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. | Participarán 67 caravanistas de todas las organizaciones junto a representantes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, Ministerio del Interior, Héroes del Trabajo, Asociación de Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana, y de las organizaciones políticas y de masas informó la Primera Secretaria del Comité Provincial de la UJC, Anisley Cordero González | En el municipio de Cruces, a las 5 de la tarde, r…
(2026-01-06). Semanario económico… proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, destacamos la agenda del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, que presidió la última reunión del Consejo de Ministros en 2025, donde el primer ministro Manuel Marrero instó a los integrantes de este órgano gubernamental a encarar el 2026 de una manera diferente. | El encuentro sirvió como espacio para evaluar desafíos persistentes y trazar las prioridades de tr…
(2026-01-06). Semanario económico… proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, destacamos la agenda del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, que presidió la última reunión del Consejo de Ministros en 2025, donde el primer ministro Manuel Marrero instó a los integrantes de este órgano gubernamental a encarar el 2026 de una manera diferente. | El encuentro sirvió como espacio para evaluar desafíos persistentes y trazar las prioridades de tr…
(2026-01-06). Sheinbaum: Para México la soberanía y la autodeterminación de los pueblos no son opcionales ni negociables. cubadebate.cu La posición de México frente a cualquier forma de intervención es firme, clara e histórica. A raíz de los hechos recientes, donde el gobierno de EEUU llevó a cabo una intervención directa que derivó en la captura del presidente Maduro y su esposa, así como en la pérdida de vidas humanas, México reafirma un principio que no es nuevo y que no admite ambigàºedades.
(2026-01-06). Lázaro Peña: Economía Circular en la Industria Tabacalera Holguinera. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Cigarros Lázaro Peña, de Holguín, ha establecido la economía circular como eje central de su gestión, implementando un modelo innovador que transforma desechos en recursos. Su planta de tabaco reconstituido, primera de su tipo en Cuba, procesa el polvo y la vena central de la hoja —subproductos de la fabricación de cigarrillos Criollos— para crear una materia prima ecológica, de bajo costo y rentable. Este material se reincorpora al ciclo productivo como componente de la ligada, aportando peso y volumen mientras sustituye otros insumos, lo que reduce costos y optimiza el uso de las tierr…
(2026-01-06). Reeditarán jóvenes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Cienfuegos dedicada al centenario del natalicio de Fidel. radiohc.cu Los jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos reeditarán este 6 de enero, el Aniversario 67 de la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad dedicada al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. | Participarán 67 caravanistas de todas las organizaciones junto a representantes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, Ministerio del Interior, Héroes del Trabajo, Asociación de Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana, y de las organizaciones políticas y de masas informó la Primera Secretaria del Comité Provincial de la UJC, Anisley Cordero González | En el municipio de Cruces, a las 5 de la tarde, r…
(2026-01-06). Generalidades de la Ley general de protección al patrimonio cultural y al patrimonio natural en Cuba (I). cubadebate.cu La Ley General de Protección al Patrimonio Cultural y al Patrimonio Natural, no aparece por generación espontánea ni como una norma aislada. Forma parte de un proceso de actualización del ordenamiento jurídico cubano que colocó la cultura, la identidad y la protección del medio ambiente en el centro del proyecto constitucional.
(2026-01-06). Gobierno de Lula Da Silva a favor de los trabajadores brasileños. radiohc.cu Desde que en enero de 2023 asumió por tercera ocasión la presidencia de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva ha dado continuidad a su política a favor de la mayoría de los brasileños, en especial de los más vulnerables, puesta en marcha en sus dos anteriores mandatos. | Por eso en el presente año, el gobierno que preside tiene como propósito eliminar el régimen laboral conocido como 6 por 1 para beneficiar a millones de trabajadores, y dar respuesta a una demanda popular. | Ese sistema establece seis días consecutivos de trabajo por uno de descanso, lo que ha sido calificado como un riesgo para la salud física y men…
(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). Sheinbaum: Para México la soberanía y la autodeterminación de los pueblos no son opcionales ni negociables. cubadebate.cu La posición de México frente a cualquier forma de intervención es firme, clara e histórica. A raíz de los hechos recientes, donde el gobierno de EEUU llevó a cabo una intervención directa que derivó en la captura del presidente Maduro y su esposa, así como en la pérdida de vidas humanas, México reafirma un principio que no es nuevo y que no admite ambigàºedades.
(2026-01-06). Generalidades de la Ley general de protección al patrimonio cultural y al patrimonio natural en Cuba (I). cubadebate.cu La Ley General de Protección al Patrimonio Cultural y al Patrimonio Natural, no aparece por generación espontánea ni como una norma aislada. Forma parte de un proceso de actualización del ordenamiento jurídico cubano que colocó la cultura, la identidad y la protección del medio ambiente en el centro del proyecto constitucional.
(2026-01-06). øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? cubadebate.cu øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? øCómo reírse de ella ante la inminencia de su llegada? øCómo alguien sabe si murió cumpliendo bien la obra de su vida? øCómo emular el heroísmo tantas veces contado y leído? Ahí están nuestros héroes, una vez más. Ahí está la sangre cubana, una vez más, limpiando la ponzoña imperial, por el futuro libre de Nuestra América.
(2026-01-06). Lázaro Peña: Economía Circular en la Industria Tabacalera Holguinera. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Cigarros Lázaro Peña, de Holguín, ha establecido la economía circular como eje central de su gestión, implementando un modelo innovador que transforma desechos en recursos. Su planta de tabaco reconstituido, primera de su tipo en Cuba, procesa el polvo y la vena central de la hoja —subproductos de la fabricación de cigarrillos Criollos— para crear una materia prima ecológica, de bajo costo y rentable. Este material se reincorpora al ciclo productivo como componente de la ligada, aportando peso y volumen mientras sustituye otros insumos, lo que reduce costos y optimiza el uso de las tierr…
(2026-01-05). Spike in flu cases threatens Gaza amid winter, dire conditions. newarab.com 
An uptick in cases of Palestinians infected with flu in Gaza are…
(2026-01-05). Israel says ban on Gaza media access should stay: court document. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have told the Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, Israeli authorities have
(2026-01-05). Israel has detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya without charges for a year. Why has the New York Times refused to cover his case? mondoweiss.net 
One year ago, an iconic photo from Gaza went viral of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking through rubble in Gaza to be detained by Israeli forces. Today, Safiya is still being held without charges, but you wouldn't know it from reading the New York Times.
(2026-01-05). "We Will Never Again Be a Colony" : Venezuela Defies Trump As Global Protests Erupt Over US Intervention. portside.org "We Will Never Again Be a Colony": Venezuela Defies Trump As Global Protests Erupt Over US Intervention |
(2026-01-05). Condemn the U.S. bombing of Venezuela! Free President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores NOW! iacenter.org CLICK HERE FOR PROTESTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD — CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED U.S. aggression against the sovereign country of Venezuela is nothing more or less than an act of piracy with not one iota of justification. It is a war crime against the people of Venezuela, against all the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and in the end is also a crime against the workers and oppressed peoples of the United States. Credit: Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network The current White House is occupied by a particularly vile and corrupt war criminal who is surrounded by sycophants with l…
(2026-01-05). Headlines for January 5, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. Launches Attack on Venezuela, Captures Maduro and His Wife, Trump Threatens Colombia, Cuba, Greenland, Iran and Mexico After Attack on Venezuela, Secretary of State Rubio Warns Cuban Government After U.S. Attack on Venezuela, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Congratulates Trump on "Perfect Operation" in Venezuela, Russia Affirms Support for Venezuelan Gov't After Attacking Ukraine's Second-Largest City Kharkiv, Greenland's Prime Minister Nielsen Fires Back Against Trump's Threats, Top Democrats Say Trump Admin Still Has Not Briefed Congress About Venezuela Attack, Proteste…
(2026-01-05). Rubio Says "Not a War" as Trump Threatens Half the Hemisphere. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Welcome to another day in the empire we might as well call 1984. Marco Rubio, who only yesterday said the U.S. didn't need congressional approval because the situation in Venezuela is not a war but the capture of a fugitive, adding, to the BBC saying "That's not a war. I mean, we …
(2026-01-05). US military intervention in Colombia: "Sounds good to me," says Trump. colombiareports.com US President Donald Trump threatened Colombia with military intervention on Sunday, falsely claiming that his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro "likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States." Trump made the threats while talking to journalists on the presidential airplane, less than 48 hours after the US military bombed Venezuela and abducted its president, …
(2026-01-05). Journalist explains why Venezuela war propaganda is so effective. thecanary.co Journalist Glenn Greenwald has responded to a recent viral post on X, explaining in detail why war propaganda is so effective at achieving public consent for the ongoing cycle of bloodshed and violence. The original post on X predicted the US political landscape in 2030: Greenwald's response detailed how the US has been able to […] | By
(2026-01-05). The US Attacks Venezuela And Seizes Its President. popularresistance.org A little after 2am, Venezuela time, on 3 January 2026, in violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the United States began an attack on several sites in the country, including Caracas, the capital. Residents awoke to loud noises and flashes, as well as large helicopters in the sky. Videos began to appear on social media, but without much context. Confusion and rumor flooded social media. | Within an hour, the sky was quiet. US President Donald Trump announced that his forces had conducted attacks on Venezuela and had seized President Nicolas Maduro Moro and his wife Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-05). Turkey's extensive ties with Venezuela bolstered Maduro's regime despite sanctions and criminal activity. longwarjournal.org Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan long served as a key external backer of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, providing diplomatic protection, economic engagement, and sanctions-evasion pathways that helped sustain Maduro's regime amid international isolation. Following Maduro's capture by US forces on January 3, Turkey's past role as a potential haven and logistical lifeline may come under sharper scrutiny, though Erdogan has notably avoided public criticism of Washington.
(2026-01-05). Did Venezuela VP Hand Over Maduro in Deal With the US? consortiumnews.com Reports in the Miami Herald and The Daily Telegraph in London suggest Vice President Delcy Rodríguez betrayed President Nicolas Maduro to rule Venezuela in an arrangement with the U.S., writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News Venezuela's…
(2026-01-05). "Venezuela Is Not Going to Be a U.S. Colony" : Report from Caracas on U.S. Attack & Maduro Abduction. democracynow.org 
U.S. forces attacked Venezuela and abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a Saturday night raid. About 80 people were reportedly killed, including 32 Cubans. Democracy Now! speaks with Andreína Chávez, a Venezuelan reporter based in Caracas, who calls the strikes an "imperialist attack." Trump also said the U.S. would take the oil from Venezuela, which has the world's largest proven reserves.
(2026-01-05). UN chief Guterres raises concerns about instability in Venezuela, legality of US operation. geo.tv 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks on the day of the Second World Summit for Social Development, focusing on advancing social development and reaffirming commitments to the Copenhagen Declaration, in Doha, Qatar,. — Reuters/File UN Security Council meets…
(2026-01-05). With The Capture Of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Trump Is Making Imperialism Great Again. newsone.com 
Source: BRYAN R. SMITH / Getty | One thing you can almost appreciate about President Donald Trump is that, arguably, no other administration in modern history has done more to lay bare what America has always made some effort to mask: that it's a white supremacist, imperialist nation that specializes in assuming authority across the globe, destabilizing the governments of foreign nations full of Black and brown people, plundering their resources, and doing it all under the guise of protecting America. | Trump doesn't seem to realize that modern-day America is supposed to have a poker face. It's supposed to be…
(2026-01-05). Official statement from Venezuela on the attacks by the United States on Venezuelan territory. voicesfromsyria.com 
vanessa beeley 2d Vanessa Beeley Official statement from Venezuela on the attacks by the United States on Venezuelan territory The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, denounces, and condemns before the international community the extremely serious military aggression perpetrated by the current Government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population in the …
(2026-01-05). The BBC has been caught telling its staff not to say Maduro was 'kidnapped'. thecanary.co If armed agents drag a head of state out of a country without consent, most people would call it a kidnapping. The BBC would prefer you didn't. The BBC has told its journalists not to describe the seizure of Venezuela's president as a "kidnapping". The BBC's News Editor sent the guidance internally and it has […] | By
(2026-01-05). Denmark rejects 'absolutely absurd' US claims to Greenland after Venezuela raid. tehrantimes.com Denmark urged the United States to stop "threatening" Greenland after Donald Trump said he "absolutely" needs the territory, following Washington's military seizure of Venezuela's president.
(2026-01-05). Protests erupt worldwide against U.S. strikes on Venezuela, seizure of Maduro. ecns.cn Protests have erupted around the world after the Trump administration announced that the United States would "run" Venezuela following the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-05). "I Am Here Kidnapped" : Maduro's Courtroom Defiance and the Return of U.S. Regime Change. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's embattled president, declared himself a kidnapped head of state Monday as he pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges—reviving long-standing debates over Washington's use of criminal prosecutions to justify regime change. A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself "the president of my country" in a U.S. federal courtroom Monday, …
(2026-01-05). What's Really Behind Trump's Drive for War in Venezuela? Season 2, Ep. 1. nacla.org 
How Trump is redefining U.S. foreign policy in Latin America with Monroe 2.0. This is Season 2, Episode 1 of Under the Shadow.
(2026-01-05). Presidente chino llama al respeto a la autodeterminación de las naciones. cubadebate.cu Las declaraciones se produjeron tras las críticas de Pekín a los ataques de Washington contra Venezuela. Anteriormente, el canciller chino afirmó que ningún país debería asumir el papel de policía ni de juez internacional. Insistió en que la soberanía y la seguridad de todos los países deben estar plenamente protegidas.
(2026-01-05). Delcy Rodríguez jura como presidenta encargada de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, juró este lunes como presidenta encargada del país suramericano, luego de que el pasado sábado fuera secuestrado, por parte de EE.UU., el mandatario Nicolás Maduro. "Juro por mi honor que no voy a dar descanso a mi brazo ni reposo a mi alma para ver a Venezuela en el destino que le corresponde".
(2026-01-05). The new heart of darkness. indybay.org Under Trump's presidency, liberal democracy is being rapidly destroyed in its motherland. The MAGA movement and its representative in the White House are waging a veritable campaign against the separation of powers, the rule of law, academic freedom, and the mass media critical of the government. This marks a new stage in the global advance of authoritarianism.
(2026-01-05). Israel strikes south, east Lebanon after evacuation warnings. newarab.com 
The It was the first such warning issued by the Israeli military this year, as Israel continues to strike targets in Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. | An AFP photographer in Kfar Hatta, one of the targeted villages in south Lebanon, saw dozens of families flee the village after the warning was issued, amid…
(2026-01-05). India faces new tariff hikes as Trump demands end to Russian oil imports amid trade talks. scmp.com The ‚United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi does not meet Washington's demand to curb purchases of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, escalating pressure on the South Asian country as trade talks remain inconclusive. | "[Prime Minister Narendra] Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important ‚Å to make me happy," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
(2026-01-05). 5 Years After Jan. 6: What Did America Actually Learn? newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Jan. 6, 2026, marks five years since a violent mob Five years later, the pain of that day has not faded. What is more troubling is that many of the conditions that made Jan. 6 possible have not meaningf…
(2026-01-05). Netanyahu's case's judge killed in suspicious incident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) — The president of the Beersheba District Court Judge Benny Sagi, who was the judge of Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case, was killed on Sunday after a vehicle crashed into his motorcycle while he was traveling on Route 6.
(2026-01-05). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "Einstein never accepted quantum mechanics because of this element of chance and uncertainty. He said: God does not play dice. It seems that Einstein was doubly wrong. The quantum effects of black holes suggest that not only does God play dice, He sometimes throws them where they cannot be seen."— Steven Hawking…
(2026-01-05). The biggest climate migration problem may be that there's not enough of it. grist.org 
In Guatemala, outside the town of Jocotán, in a house hidden from the main road by a thin wall of vegetation, I met Elena, a slight 38-year-old with bright eyes and dark hair that was just starting to show the first hints of gray. Elena had seven kids whom she spent most of her time caring for, while her husband found unsteady work as a for-hire farmer. Her husband's job paid enough to get by, just barely, but the family struggled to travel to see a doctor for their 5-year-old daughter, who had an undiagnosed heart issue. The eldest daughter, who was 19, had been going to school but dropped out during the COVI…
(2026-01-05). 'EU cannot be reformed and is doomed,' claims analyst. eng.belta.by The expert noted that the European Union as a political system was not created overnight. Its structure was carefully conceived and implemented over decades. "This Titanic can stay afloat for a long time yet," Elena Kondratieva-Salguero said metaphorically.
(2026-01-05). Brigitte Macron wins France cyberbullying case over false gender theories. scmp.com A Paris court on Monday found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations she was born a man. | One defendant was sentenced to six months in prison, while eight were handed suspended sentences between four and eight months. All 10 were mandated to attend cyberbullying awareness training.
(2026-01-05). Tony Abbott's hypocrisy on immigration policy: What his time in office shows. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-05). Sunday 1/11: Close Guantánamo Prison NOW! A 24 Year Stain on the U.S. indybay.org 50 United Nations Plaza | Civic Center, San Francisco | @Hyde Street…
(2026-01-05). INTERESTING: New Rogue Planet Discovered. wattsupwiththat.com The researchers argue that this free-floating object did not form in isolation but was ejected from a host planetary system by dynamical interactions.
(2026-01-05). Egypt signs gas deal with Qatar to meet rising demand. newarab.com 
The deal with Qatar will expand energy co-operation on infrastructure, shipping and storage, and comes as Egypt tries to diversify energy resources in the country amid its shrinking gas reserves. | The deal wi…
(2026-01-05). Department gives update on West Coast red tide. sanews.gov.za Department gives update on West Coast red tide | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed that the event where large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish were washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast has remained confined to those two areas. | Observations by Fisheries Control Officers (FCOs) and satellite imagery, indicate visible red tides from Elandsbaai 100km northward, to above the Olifants Estuary on the West Coast. | There have been no mortalities of fish or shellfish reported associated with these visible new red tides. Howeve…
(2026-01-05). Let's hope 2026 is way better than last year. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-05). Amanda Seyfried sees 'The Testament of Ann Lee' as a search for divine safety. anabaptistworld.org At first glance, the story of 18th-century Shaker founder Ann Lee may not seem like an intuitive choice for a movie musical.
(2026-01-05). The precursors for war are in place. Iran is the peg to intense political jockeying to define the post-Trump future. thealtworld.com At the 30 December meeting with Netanyahu and his team, President Trump publicly committed to attacking Iran. …
(2026-01-05). Netanyahu backs Ben-Gvir allowing Jewish prayer at Al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
On Sunday, the Israeli premier said that the adjustments far-right minister Ben-Gvir is making "are not changing" the long-standing sta…
(2026-01-05). Barnes Foundation removes a prized Renoir for overdue conservation. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For decades, Pierre-Auguste Renoir's The large painting of three figures sitting in what looks like a forest clearing had been hung over the main entrance door of the Barnes' permanent gallery, such that visitors entering the room have to turn around and look b…
(2026-01-05). Belarus' foreign trade exceeds $80bn in January-November 2025. eng.belta.by In January-November 2025, Belarus' foreign trade amounted to $80.358 billion, including exports of $37.179 billion and imports of $43.178 billion.
(2026-01-05). President Trump Poses With Sen. Graham and a 'Make Iran Great Again' Hat. news.antiwar.com Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) posted a photo on X on Monday of himself and President Trump posing with a hat that reads "Make Iran Great Again" amid threats of another US and Israeli war against Iran. "Another great day with [President Trump], who has brought America back, stronger than ever, at home and abroad. God …
(2026-01-05). Can Europe build a unified army? An expert weighs in. eng.belta.by The creation of a unified European army is impossible, 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].
(2026-01-05). Minister: New homes in Belarus use 2-3 times less energy than those built 10-20 years ago. eng.belta.by Compared to data from 10—15 years ago, energy consumption has been nearly halved, from 120—140 kWh/m ≤ to 60—75 kWh/m ≤. Relative to housing built in the Soviet era (pre‚Äë1990s), energy savings now exceed threefold.
(2026-01-05). ROK leader begins state visit to China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first head of state to visit China in the new year.
(2026-01-05). Milloy talks energy with David Asman and Lydia Hu on FOX Business. wattsupwiththat.com From the December 22, 2025 edition of The Bottom Line.
(2026-01-05). Goodbye, Horses: Notorious Sunset Strip Restaurant Closes More Than Two Years Since Animal Abuse Controversy. lataco.com At its peak, Horses was doing close to 500 covers a night. Reservations were nearly impossible to snag. People flipped OpenTable bookings secondhand.
(2026-01-05). Man arrested after hammer attack on U.S. vice president's home. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A suspect has been arrested after vandalizing the Ohio residence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance in a late-night security incident, authorities said on Monday.The U.S. Secret Service, working with Cincinnati police, detained 26-year-old William DeFoor of Hyde Park shortly after midnight after he allegedly smashed multiple exterior windows at Vance's home in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati. Officials said the suspect used a hammer and appeared to attempt to force entry, but did not breach the interior of the residence.DeFoor faces several charges, including criminal damage, obstructing o…
(2026-01-05). Arrest Warrant Issued For Paralyzed Black Man Who Exposed Conditions In Memphis Jail With Cellphone Video. newsone.com 
(2026-01-05). Nkanyiso Mncwabe is new Nile Breweries managing director. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited has announced the appointment of Nkanyiso Mncwabe as its new Managing Director, effective January 1, 2026, marking a leadership transition at Uganda's leading beer manufacturer. The announcement was made today, January 5, in Kampala. Mncwabe takes over from Adu Rando, whose tenure as managing director ended on …
(2026-01-05). Police seek criminal probe into Arab MK for calling police spokesman in debate. haaretz.com In a TV interview with Channel 13 journalist Lucy Aharish, Tibi called Israel Police a "mob," condemning its killing of an Arab-Israeli man in the Bedouin village Tarabin overnight into Sunday…
(2026-01-05). Head of disability charity rejects MBE and slams Labour's treatment of disabled people. thecanary.co The chief executive of a leading disability rights charity has turned down an MBE over the "intolerable" treatment of disabled people by the UK government. Honoured whilst disabled people are dishonoured Tressa Burke, CEO of disability charity Glasgow Disability Alliance, wrote to the Cabinet Office to turn down the "honour". In her letter, she called […] | By