reuters.com (2026-01-09). Russia says it fired its Oreshnik hypersonic missile at UkraineThe Russian military said it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences last month, which Kyiv has denied. | It is the second time that Russia has used the intermediate-range Oreshnik, a missile which President Vladimir Putin has boasted is impossible to intercept because of its reported velocity of more than 10 times the speed of sound.
(2026-01-09). An ICE Murder in Minneapolis and its Horrific Aftermath. counterpunch.org 
The fascist Trump Gestapo murder of the 37-year-old legal observer, poet, and mother Renee Nicole Good two days ago is horrific almost beyond words: three or four point-blank head shots from an ICE officer as Ms. Good was trying to move her vehicle away from the Homeland Security gendarmes who were conducting a giant racist
(2026-01-09). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Nicolás Maduro Refused to be a Slave to Empire. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times reported that Trump officials felt mocked by Venezuela's president. What provoked them was not a speech or a policy, but Nicolás Maduro's nonchalance—his dancing in the face of escalating U.S. threats. As the Trump administration bombed fishing vessels in the Caribbean, killing at least 115 people at the time of this writing under
(2026-01-09). Nicolás Maduro Refused to be a Slave to Empire. counterpunch.org The New York Times reported that Trump officials felt mocked by Venezuela's president. What provoked them was not a speech or a policy, but Nicolás Maduro's nonchalance—his dancing in the face of escalating U.S. threats. As the Trump administration bombed fishing vessels in the Caribbean, killing at least 115 people at the time of this writing under
thetricontinental.org (2026-01-09). How Many International Laws Can the United States Break Against Venezuela and Still Get Away with It?: The Second Newsletter (2026)The US assault on Venezuela did not begin on 3 January 2026 – but the bombing of the country and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores once again lay bare Washington's contempt for sovereignty and international law.
(2026-01-09). Democracy Challenged: Who Governs Gaza? Who Runs Venezuela? "Who Does New York Belong To?" counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-09). Israel says Bulgarian diplomat to direct Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. scmp.com A former UN Middle East envoy has been chosen to direct US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza, Israel's prime minister said on Thursday, as at least eight more deaths from Israeli strikes were reported there. | The appointment of Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov marks an important step forward for Trump's Middle East peace plan, which has moved slowly since delivering an October ceasefire ending more than two years of fighting between Israel and…
(2026-01-09). What I learned documenting the genocide around me in Gaza. newarab.com 
After over two years of genocide in Gaza, time has taken on a strange, fractured meaning. Days stretch endlessly, yet months disappear without warning. I lost an entire year of my education, but thankfully journalism filled the gap, providing me with the tools to navigate my reality. It taught me lessons no university ever could, on humanity, silence, faith, survival, and the extraordinary depths of the human spirit. | This genocide has rewritten every part of my life. But it has also rewritten my understanding of the world. | During this genocide, I've seen the best of people. I've seen starved neighbours share…
(2026-01-09). Genocide In Gaza & Scott Weiner. indybay.org At a candidates night in San Francisco California State Senator and Congressional candidate Scott Weiner refused to oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza…
(2026-01-09). Australian Labor government calls Royal Commission to witch-hunt opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Commission has nothing to do with uncovering the truth of the Bondi terror attack. Its role is to witch-hunt mass opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-01-09). 'We just sit and cry': Gaza's cancer patients die waiting for treatment. aljazeera.com Gaza cancer deaths triple as doctors say Israel allows entry of 'chocolates and chips" but blocks chemotherapy drugs.
(2026-01-09). Trump says 59 countries willing to intervene in Gaza if Hamas refuses to disarm. haaretz.com
(2026-01-09). Congress Must Stop This War and Help Working Americans Instead. counterpunch.org 
At a time when nearly half of Americans say they're struggling to afford basic necessities, President Trump has turned his attention to invading and ruling Venezuela. One in two Americans are having trouble affording groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation, according to a recent poll. Health care costs are rising — and in many cases doubling — for millions
(2026-01-09). Venezuelan people call on U.S. to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ecns.cn Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold a rally in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, calling on the United States to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Jan. 7, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Why Trump wants Greenland, even by force. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | "We do need Greenland, absolutely." U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his long-standing fixation on the world's largest island days after an audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela — one that ended with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife captured and taken to New York. Trump and …
(2026-01-09). US Senate moves resolution to curb Trump's Venezuela war powers. geo.tv 
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: March and Rally for Renee Good and Venezuela! indybay.org People's Corner – Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose…
(2026-01-09). China's willingness to promote shared development with Venezuela remains unchanged: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China values its relationship with Venezuela and will continue to support the country and deepen cooperation regardless of changes in its political situation, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday.
(2026-01-09). Kidnapping Blues: The Maduro Abduction Precedent. counterpunch.org 
Once done, it remains, by nature and fact, irreversible. The precedent of indicting and abducting a serving head of state and his spouse, dropping them into the jurisdiction of another country to face criminal charges of inventive pedigree (narcoterrorism foremost among them), is the stuff of nightmares in international statecraft. With the now former Venezuelan President Nicolás
(2026-01-09). TULSI GABBARD, THE SPY CHIEF WHO OPPOSED WAR — AND WAS KEPT OUT OF THE WAR ROOM. scheerpost.com Posted Joshua Scheer As a Democratic congresswoman in 2019, Tulsi Gabbard warned the United States to "stay out" of Venezuela and opposed interventionist policies that have typified U.S. foreign engagements. More recently—as late as last month—she publicly excoriated what she called "warmongers" pushing the country into conflict. This you? pic.twitter.com/epvbW1v8YK — Alan MacLeod (@AlanRMacLeod) January …
(2026-01-09). Cuban foreign minister attends tribute to fallen heroes in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated on Thursday in a ceremony honoring the heroes and martyrs who died and were wounded during the U.S. military aggression against Venezuela on January 3. | A report published by teleSUR and reprinted in Juventud Rebelde confirms that the ceremony took place at the Bolivarian National Guard Military Academy in Caracas. | The report emphasizes that Bruno Rodríguez accompanied Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, along with the Cuban ambassador to Caracas and other officials from both countries, in a tribute honoring Venezuelan…
(2026-01-09). What is Chavismo — and is it dead after US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro? aljazeera.com The sociopolitical ideology founded by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is rooted in anti-imperialism.
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: No Occupation of Venezuela/No Occupation of Our Cities: Rally at Richmond Chevron Refinery. indybay.org Chevron Richmond Refinery Gate 14 | 100 Chevron Way, (off of Castro St, right by 580 freeway.)…
(2026-01-09). Venezuelan people call on U.S. to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ecns.cn Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold a rally in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, calling on the United States to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Jan. 7, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Hugo Chávez Predicted This. counterpunch.org 
On January 3rd, the United States invaded and bombed Venezuela and abducted President Maduro and First Lady Flores. This violent act of imperialist aggression by the Trump regime is a continuation of over two decades of hybrid warfare aimed at suppressing the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past months, the US has been escalating aggression against
(2026-01-09). U.S. senate votes to limit Trump's military authority in Venezuela. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution designed to block President Donald Trump from undertaking further military actions against Venezuela without prior congressional approval. The procedural vote passed 52—47, clearing the way for extended debate and a possible full Senate vote next week. | Sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), the measure drew rare bipartisan backing as five Republican senators, Josh Hawley (MO), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Rand Paul (KY), and Todd Young (IN), joined all Democrats in supporting the advance. The resolution is a direct res…
(2026-01-09). Public Health Reduces Drug Deaths, Not Wars. counterpunch.org 
Republicans have defended Trump's illegal invasion of Venezuela as necessary to solve the drug overdose crisis. For instance, Vice President J.D. Vance posted on Twitter/X, "cocaine, which is the main drug trafficked out of Venezuela, is a profit center for all of the Latin America cartels. If you cut out the money from cocaine (or even reduce it) you substantially
(2026-01-09). Coast to coast U.S. protests say 'No blood for oil!' — Release Maduro now! workers.org 
By Betsey Piette Just 12 hours after the U.S. violently violated Venezuela's sovereignty and kidnapped democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro and his 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. . . . |
(2026-01-09). Venezuela attack and the Collapse of the World Order. thinktank.pk The recent developments in Venezuela represent far more than a regional crisis. They mark a defining moment for the international system itself—a stress test for the rules, norms, and institutions that have governed global affairs since the end of World War II. What unfolded in Caracas is not merely another episode of interventionist foreign policy; …
(2026-01-09). From Venezuelan Communes to U.S. Blocks: Same Struggle, Same Fight. counterpunch.org 
It's a different country, but the same question: who does a government serve? By now it seems clear that with the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the Trump crime organization didn't topple a regime in Venezuela so much as acquire one, in a deadly takeover that swapped the CEO but seems willing to keep the board in the form of Maduro's former VP, Delcy Rodríguez and her loyalists, as long as they'll manage the populace while the new owners raid the store.
(2026-01-09). U.S. Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers following Venezuela strike. ecns.cn US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) talks to reporters after a vote in the Senate on a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, Jan 8, 2026.WASHINGTON ⚪ The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela.
(2026-01-09). The US attack on Venezuela and the global domino effect. unitedworldint.com Maduro's abduction was the final nail in the coffin of…
(2026-01-09). Trump's military strikes against boats in Caribbean target Latin American working class. wsws.org US forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after blockading and terrorizing the working class in the region.
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: Hands Off Venezuela at Chevron Refinery! indybay.org Chevron refinery, gate 14. 100 Chevron Way, off of Castro St, Richmond, CA…
(2026-01-09). My briefing to the UN Security Council on US Aggression Against Venezuela. indybay.org Since 1947, US foreign policy has repeatedly used force, covert action, and political manipulation to bring about regime change in other countries. This is a carefully documented historical fact. In her book Covert Regime Change (2018), political scientist Lindsey O'Rourke documents 70 attempted US regime change operations between 1947 and 1989 alone.
(2026-01-09). Hugo Chávez Predicted This. counterpunch.org On January 3rd, the United States invaded and bombed Venezuela and abducted President Maduro and First Lady Flores. This violent act of imperialist aggression by the Trump regime is a continuation of over two decades of hybrid warfare aimed at suppressing the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past months, the US has been escalating aggression against
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: National Day of Protest: No Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE Occupation of Our Cities! indybay.org SF Bay Area protests and beyond | Participants are to honor peaceful, nonviolent action.
(2026-01-09). US tightens grip on oil after Caracas raid. ecns.cn US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that Washington intends to maintain significant control over Venezuela's oil industry "indefinitely" after attacking Caracas and forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-09). Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
(2026-01-09). Why White Supremacy Is Never Named in the Venezuela Crisis. counterpunch.org 
Explanations of Venezuela that avoid white supremacy are faithful to the world that made this outcome ordinary. Across the current debate, there is no shortage of analysis. Commentators invoke imperialism, oil, sanctions, international law, authoritarianism, corruption, diaspora exhaustion and the familiar refrain of "complexity". These explanations often disagree sharply with one another. Yet across ideological
(2026-01-09). "The only way out is to shut the country down" : Detroit autoworkers denounce war and ICE murder in Minneapolis. wsws.org Many workers who spoke to WSWS reporters drew the connection between the US attack on Venezuela and escalating state violence against resistance at home.
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: U.S. attack seriously violates international law. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
(2026-01-09). Trump pone en la mira a México, Colombia y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó que se debe hacer algo en México en materia de combate al narcotráfico, porque a pesar de tener buena relación con la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, sostuvo que "ella no controla México ª. | Previo a la conferencia de prensa en la que abordaría el tema de la detención del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, el estadounidense ofreció una entrevista a Fox News para explicar los motivos de la intervención de EU. | En este tenor, los periodistas le preguntaron si también pudiera considerarse un mensaje para México, a lo que el mandatario dejó en cla…
(2026-01-09). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela realizará visita oficial a Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, se reunirá con la presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, en el marco de una visita oficial a la nación neogranadina, según informó este jueves una fuente autorizada. | De acuerdo con un comunicado del Departamento Administrativo de la Presidencia de la República de Colombia (Dapre), el encuentro tendrá por propósito "avanzar en la construcción de la paz y la reconciliación del vecino país", después de la agresión armada de Estados Unidos y del secuestro de su gobernante, Nicolás Maduro. | En su nota, la entidad celebró asimi…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: Agresión de EEUU destruyó gran cantidad de insumos para hemodiálisis. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz de Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello denunció este jueves ante la opinión pública internacional las graves consecuencias que la incursión militar estadounidense tiene sobre el sistema de salud pública. | Durante el ataque perpetrado contra la soberanía venezolana, fueron destruidos 85 contenedores con insumos médicos fundamentales para el tratamiento de hemodiálisis, acto que el alto funcionario calificó como una arremetida inhumana y criminal contra el pueblo. | La ofensiva bélica de Washington no solo impactó infraestructuras militares y áreas residen…
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-09). Jorge Arreaza at Massive Chavista Demonstration: US Attacks 'Deepen the Bolivarian Revolution' – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
On Wednesday, crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands, representing the communes and communal counciles across Venezuela, took to the streets of Caracas to demand the release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: Agresión de EEUU destruyó gran cantidad de insumos para hemodiálisis. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz de Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello denunció este jueves ante la opinión pública internacional las graves consecuencias que la incursión militar estadounidense tiene sobre el sistema de salud pública. | Durante el ataque perpetrado contra la soberanía venezolana, fueron destruidos 85 contenedores con insumos médicos fundamentales para el tratamiento de hemodiálisis, acto que el alto funcionario calificó como una arremetida inhumana y criminal contra el pueblo. | La ofensiva bélica de Washington no solo impactó infraestructuras militares y áreas residen…
(2026-01-09). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela realizará visita oficial a Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, se reunirá con la presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, en el marco de una visita oficial a la nación neogranadina, según informó este jueves una fuente autorizada. | De acuerdo con un comunicado del Departamento Administrativo de la Presidencia de la República de Colombia (Dapre), el encuentro tendrá por propósito "avanzar en la construcción de la paz y la reconciliación del vecino país", después de la agresión armada de Estados Unidos y del secuestro de su gobernante, Nicolás Maduro. | En su nota, la entidad celebró asimi…
(2026-01-09). Trump pone en la mira a México, Colombia y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó que se debe hacer algo en México en materia de combate al narcotráfico, porque a pesar de tener buena relación con la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, sostuvo que "ella no controla México ª. | Previo a la conferencia de prensa en la que abordaría el tema de la detención del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, el estadounidense ofreció una entrevista a Fox News para explicar los motivos de la intervención de EU. | En este tenor, los periodistas le preguntaron si también pudiera considerarse un mensaje para México, a lo que el mandatario dejó en cla…
(2026-01-09). Delcy Rodríguez Swears To Uphold Sovereignty of the Nation as Acting President of Venezuela. scheerpost.com Presidencia de Venezuela, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Pablo Meriguet / On January 5, Delcy Rodríguez assumed the pre…
(2026-01-09). Resistencia compartida entre Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
En medio de la agresión actual que sufre el pueblo venezolano, cientos de pobladores de la Ciudad Monumento Nacional, capital de la provincia cubana de Granma, reafirman la unión inquebrantable entre ambos pueblos que han construido juntos historias de lucha, esperanza y sacrificio. | Hoy la nación de Bolívar y Chávez navega contra viento y marea por preservar su independencia y muchas son las voces que respaldan ese derecho. Entre ellas está la joven Leanet Matos Hidalgo quien destaca que en tiempos de adversidad lo esencial es unir las voces en un solo canto de apoyo. | "Los cubanos respaldamos a Venezuela. No…
(2026-01-09). Canciller de Cuba asistió a homenaje a héroes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla participó este jueves en Caracas, en el acto de homenaje a héroes y mártires caídos y heridos durante la agresión militar estadounidense el pasado 3 de enero contra Venezuela. | Una nota publicada en TeleSur y replicada en Juventud Rebelde, confirma que la ceremonia se realizó en la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana. | La fuente subraya que Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó a la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, junto al embajador cubano en Caracas y otros funcionarios de ambos países, en un tributo que honr…
(2026-01-09). Canciller de Cuba asistió a homenaje a héroes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla participó este jueves en Caracas, en el acto de homenaje a héroes y mártires caídos y heridos durante la agresión militar estadounidense el pasado 3 de enero contra Venezuela. | Una nota publicada en TeleSur y replicada en Juventud Rebelde, confirma que la ceremonia se realizó en la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana. | La fuente subraya que Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó a la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, junto al embajador cubano en Caracas y otros funcionarios de ambos países, en un tributo que honr…
(2026-01-09). Presidente Díaz-Canel expresa condolencias a Venezuela por víctimas de ataque estadounidense. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-09). Presidente Díaz-Canel expresa condolencias a Venezuela por víctimas de ataque estadounidense. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: Rage for Renee! Palo Alto Tesla Takedown Protest Against ICE & U.S. Occupation of Venezuela. indybay.org Telsa Showroom – sidewalk out front | Intersection of El Camino Real and Charleston Rd. | Palo Alto, CA…
(2026-01-09). Against U.S. imperial war on Venezuela! counterpunch.org 
On the morning of January 3, U.S. forces, with 150 jets, armed helicopters, and state-of-the-art drones, launched an attack on Venezuela. Strikes hit Venezuela's largest military complex in Caracas along with targets in La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua. Less than 90 minutes later, Maduro was kidnapped and flown out of the country. In a subsequent
(2026-01-09). China celebrates two years of pioneering X-ray observations. ecns.cn Launched on Jan 9, 2024, China's Tianguan satellite celebrates two years of stable operations and sustained science in orbit on Friday.
(2026-01-09). US border agent shoots 2 in Portland traffic stop as national tensions rise. scmp.com Tensions over US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown ‚Äårose across the United States on Thursday after the second shooting involving immigration officers in two days, deepening rifts between state and federal officials over how and why the shootings occurred. | Protests intensified in Minnesota following Wednesday's fatal ‚shooting of a 37-year-old mother by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. Minnesota and US officials offered starkly different accounts of the shooting, and…
(2026-01-09). To Each According to His Bank Account. counterpunch.org 
This is a photo that should not have been. This is an event you should not know. This is a guy who should not have been killed. This is a moment when truth was briefly on the silver screen of 1934. This is a photo of a chain gang, now hung up as a reprint,
(2026-01-09). Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland, Oregon. aljazeera.com Portland police have urged calm as the shooting remains under investigation, amid heightened tensions over ICE actions.
(2026-01-09). Jazz close out Mavericks to end 5-game losing streak; Pacers beat Hornets. aljazeera.com Anthony Edwards becomes third-youngest player in NBA to reach 10,000 career points as Wolves hold off Cavs.
(2026-01-09). Green Bay, January 11, 2026: No ICE! No War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Green Bay | Sunday (1/11/26), NOON-2 P.M. | Webster and East Mason…
(2026-01-09). Egg Harbor, WI January 10, 2026: Stop ICE! No War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Meet at the Corner of Hwy 42 and Orchard — NOON…
(2026-01-09). Exploring world's largest island Greenland. ecns.cn With a population of fewer than 60,000, Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark. The island is rich in natural resources and occupies a strategically important location.
(2026-01-09). Huge demon face appears in Turkey sky during storm. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shocking incident took place in the Maslak neighbourhood in Istanbul during the storm that affected Turkey, causing snow, lightning and strong winds.A horrifying video showing a giant demon face appearing above Istanbul during the storm has spread panic among people.In the clip, which was taken from a high building, lightning was seen during the night in the city of Istanbul, sparking fear among people, who recognized something unusual in the sky.ƒ∞stanbul Maslak'ta ya≈üanan olayda | Patlama sonrasƒ± gà∂kyàºzàºnde beliren silàºet paniƒüe…
(2026-01-09). Chinese firms top global humanoid robot market in 2025: new report. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturers topped the global humanoid robot market in 2025, with Shanghai-based AgiBot ranking first worldwide by shipments and market share, according to a report released by market research firm Omdia.
(2026-01-09). An Atomic Armageddon? Will the U.S. and Russia Abandon All Nuclear Restraints? juancole.com (
(2026-01-09). Tuesday 1/20: 2026 Gender Justice Reception & Policy Convening (Sacramento). indybay.org The California Museum | 1020 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-09). Tenants' movement: "They're afraid of us" indybay.org Mamdani's goal of freezing the rent on around one million regulated apartments is a good start, according to Taylor, but it is far from enough. The number of regulated apartments must increase significantly, and therefore expropriation must also be discussed. "External pressure" is what Taylor is calling for.
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-09). Off-duty ICE agent kills California father celebrating on New Year's Eve. wsws.org Keith Porter Jr., 43, and father of two, is at least the 13th person to have been shot by ICE since Trump returned to the White House.
(2026-01-09). Germany: Large Jewish delegation supports Costantino Ciervo's exhibition "COMUNE — The Paradox of Similarity in the Middle East Conflict" wsws.org "What is already clear is that through the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians … the Zionist narrative is crumbling, even in Germany."
(2026-01-09). USPS worker fell into coma, was denied workers' comp and fired after inhaling dust at Georgia distribution facility. wsws.org The worker submitted testimony to the independent investigation by the USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee into dangerous conditions at…
(2026-01-09). Surge of immigration arrests and state terror in the Pacific Northwest in 2025. wsws.org A ten-fold increase in arrests in Oregon took place last year, alongside targeted workplace raids in Washington that terrorized working class communities.
(2026-01-09). BMA intercepts minors believed to be travelling to Zim. sanews.gov.za BMA intercepts minors believed to be travelling to Zim | The Border Management Authority (BMA), in close collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted over 20 minors near the Limpopo River close to the Beitbridge border fence. ⚪ In the incident on Thursday, officials reported that the children, aged between five and 17, were believed to be travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe when they were intercepted during routine border safeguarding operations. ⚪ Among the group were 10 adults; however, preliminary checks by BMA officials revealed that only one adult was the paren…
(2026-01-09). Insurance care plan for elderly to expand. ecns.cn The number of designated long-term care service institutions has surpassed 8,800, while the workforce of nursing professionals has expanded to about 300,000.In an interview with China Health Insurance, an industry magazine, Xu Jing, an official with the administration, said standardization is essential to ensure the effective operation and long-term sustainability of the system.
(2026-01-09). Sudan in need of urgent aid as it marks 1,000 days of war: NGOs. aljazeera.com Fierce fighting and global funding cuts have pushed more than 33 million people towards starvation.
(2026-01-09). China's consumer inflation hits nearly three-year high. ecns.cn China's consumer inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in nearly three years in December, while the decline in factory-gate prices narrowed, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-01-09). Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes with Kurdish forces. scmp.com Syria's defence ministry declared a ceasefire in three neighbourhoods of the northern city of ‚ÄåAleppo early on Friday, a move that could halt fresh fighting between government troops and Kurdish fighters. | A fierce exchange of fire extended into the night, with rescuers ‚scrambling to extinguish fires ignited by shelling, before the defence ministry said it would give armed groups a six-hour window to leave the contested areas.
(2026-01-09). UN chief regrets US withdrawal from dozens of int'l agencies. newarab.com 
United Nations Secretary-General US President
(2026-01-09). Fed Up with the Mullahs? Iran's Nationwide Uprising Targets Religious Rule. thinktank.pk In the heart of the Middle East, Iran is once again ablaze with unrest as massive demonstrations sweep across the nation in early 2026. Sparked by economic woes and amplified by calls for regime change, these Iran protests 2026 highlight deepening frustrations with the country's religious leadership. From Tehran's bustling streets to rural towns, chants …
(2026-01-09). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to hear work reports of state institutions. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership met on Thursday to hear a series of work reports from the leading Party members' groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court and supreme procuratorate.
(2026-01-09). Shanghai unveils new steps to support multinational companies' R&D centers. ecns.cn Shanghai released a set of 26 new measures on Thursday to further enhance the capacity of multinational companies' research and development centers in the city, aiming to better attract resources from around the world and facilitate industrial advancement.
(2026-01-09). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: A Community Conversation: How Fascism Is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-09). Street protests grow in Iran as the country faces an internet blackout. aljazeera.com Protests across Iran are growing as thousands of people voice anger at the dire state of the country's economy.
(2026-01-09). Europe's Strategic Autonomy Problem is No Longer Abstract. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-09). Friday 1/9: Justice for Renee Nicole Good. indybay.org 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco…
(2026-01-09). The year 2025 when everything changed in global capitalism. wsws.org So-called "resilience" in the face of Trump tariff hikes is "deeply misleading" according to a former IMF chief economist.
(2026-01-09). India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, says official. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. — ReutersTrump warns tariffs will rise unless Russian oil imports are curbed.Indian rupee hits record low on US tariff…
(2026-01-09). Russia condemns US seizure of oil tanker. newarab.com 
Russia on Thursday strongly condemned the The seizure Wednesday of the Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic "can only lead to a further escalation of military and…
(2026-01-09). Export controls for Japan 'lawful'. ecns.cn The introduction of these measures is, in essence, a critical step to urge Japan to return to a rational course and correct its misguided words and actions," Zhou said.
(2026-01-09). China moves to curb 'adultization' and commercial exploitation in children-themed micro-dramas. ecns.cn China's broadcasting regulator has issued new guidance tightening oversight of children-themed micro-dramas, citing concerns over adult-style content and the commercial exploitation of minors.
(2026-01-09). Funeral service rules changed drastically. ecns.cn The State Council, China's Cabinet, unveiled sweeping revisions to national funeral management regulations on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen the public service nature of burial services and promote environmentally friendly practices.
(2026-01-09). U.S. could lose UN General Assembly vote over unpaid dues, UN says. ecns.cn The United States could lose its voting rights in the U.N. General Assembly if it continues to withhold payment of its membership dues, a U.N. spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-01-09). Trump will not meet Iran's 'Crown Prince' Pahlavi as protests intensify. aljazeera.com US president signals he is not ready to back the Israel-aligned opposition figure to lead Iran in case of regime change.
(2026-01-09). Chris Hedges: Grand Illusion. scheerpost.com Made in the USSA — 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 | "We live in a world in which you can talk all you want about international niceties and everything else, but we live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that…
(2026-01-09). Philadelphia joins nationwide protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. whyy.org 
Protesters united in | Speakers address ICE operations locally following Good's death: | Over 1,000 people gathered in Center City, decrying the use of force in the Minneapolis shooting, along with ICE's presence in the Philadelphia area. | ICE oper…
(2026-01-09). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
Paris, 15 December 2025. In the middle of the (…) | – |
(2026-01-09). Declaring "I don't need international law," Trump moves to seize more oil tankers in the Atlantic. wsws.org US President Donald Trump asserted unlimited presidential powers to wage war all over the world in an interview with the New York Times published Thursday, declaring, "I don't need international law."
(2026-01-09). Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland. geo.tv 
FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. — Reuters
(2026-01-09). In search of good headlines. indybay.org Hardly anyone believes that Trump is actually concerned about drugs. If that were the case, he probably would not have pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández last week, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison by a New York City court in March 2024 for trafficking 400 tons…
(2026-01-09). Friday 1/9: ACLU: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training. indybay.org Virtual training session via ZOOM…
(2026-01-09). Nevada eyes Chinese tech cooperation to boost economic diversification. ecns.cn Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony said the western US state is keen to deepen cooperation with China as it seeks to diversify its economy by attracting Chinese technology companies.
(2026-01-09). As unrest grows in Iran, Trump is unlikely to greenlight an Israeli attack. haaretz.com The U.S. president would not benefit from a war in the Middle East at the present time – and an Israeli attack might only serve to shore up the vulnerable regime in Tehran. Netanyahu, for his part, wants to keep all fronts open and volatile – and the IDF is falling into line…
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: Ice Out For Good! Protest. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-09). Monday 1/12: FREE: East Bay Permaculture Potluck + "What is Permaculture?" Talk — Berkeley. indybay.org mcgee ave baptist church social hall…
(2026-01-09). Wednesday 1/14: Reject Alameda Health layoffs. indybay.org Highland Hospital 3rd floor cafeteria…
(2026-01-09). Report slams Tokyo's nuclear weapon aims. ecns.cn A report released by leading Chinese think tanks on disarmament and the nuclear industry has called on the international community to closely check and counter the rising nuclear weapon ambitions of Japan's right-wing forces.
(2026-01-09). The Insufficiency of Wolf "Management" counterpunch.org 
We trophy hunt and trap the phenomenally evocative subject that we call canis lupus. Throughout history, the grey wolf — like the wilderness itself — has stirred diverse human imaginings, from a figure of terror, nightmare, and disdain, to one of great awe and respect. Organized collectives of "wolf advocates," both academics and activists, typically
(2026-01-09). Landfill collapse kills one and leaves dozens missing in Philippines. aljazeera.com Rescuers retrieve eight people alive and are searching for more missing in Binaliw, Cebu city.
(2026-01-09). Nurses in New York City and Long Island must stop NYSNA's sabotage of next week's citywide strike! wsws.org The union has withdrawn strike notices at seven of the 15 hospitals involved without even having secured contracts. It is preparing a repeat of its sellout two years ago, when it canceled strikes at all but two hospitals.
(2026-01-09). Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, marking one of the most dramatic retreats from multilateral institutions in modern U.S. history. A presidential memorandum directs the administration to exit 31 United Nations bodies and 35 non-U.N. organizations spanning climate change, human rights, migration, and global health.The White House framed the move as a bid to "prioritize American interests," arguing the targeted organizations are wasteful, ineffective, or hostile to U.S. sovereignty and economic security. Officials cited duplication, misma…
(2026-01-09). Heavy Snowfall in France Transport Chaos Hits Roads, Trains Airports. thinktank.pk Heavy snowfall across France caused widespread disruption on Wednesday, bringing roads, rail services, and airports to a standstill. More than 1,600 kilometres of traffic jams were reported nationwide as snow and ice forced road closures and travel restrictions. Paris and surrounding regions were placed on orange alert, with emergency snow measures activated, public bus services …
(2026-01-09). Exit of U.S. from key intl groups draws criticism. ecns.cn The United States' announcement of withdrawal from 66 international organizations and treaties is unprecedented in its scope, posing a significant challenge to the current international order and multilateralism, experts said.
(2026-01-09). Trump & Netanyahu struggle to agree on future of Judea & Samaria. onlineopinion.com.au Trump promised a West Bank plan, delayed it, then hedged. Israel resists a Palestinian state. Can annexation, Jordan, and old peace plans unlock a Trump-Netanyahu reset?
(2026-01-09). 2025: The Year the Market for Fake Meat and Insect Products Began to Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com In 2026, grocery aisles will reflect "back-to-basics" eating and a "return to real" when it comes to meat and dairy.
(2026-01-09). Chinese, Uzbek archaeologists discover early city walls at Kuva Ancient City. ecns.cn Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists have discovered early city walls dating from the Parthian to Samanid periods at the Kuva ancient city site in Uzbekistan, with evidence indicating the walls were in use from the third century BC to the 10th century AD.
(2026-01-09). Ukraine's European ally admits security guarantees for Kyiv face hurdles: 'Without Putin nothing…'. hindustantimes.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a blunt admission amid an intensifying row over Berlin's contribution to security guarantees, warning that any lasting arrangement "will not work without Russia's consent." The remarks have reignited debate over Europe's security architecture, Germany's role within NATO, and whether Western guarantees can be credible without Moscow at the table. Merz's comments expose deep divisions in Europe over deterrence, diplomacy, and how far Germany is willing—or able—to go as pressure mounts for stronger commitments.
(2026-01-09). Tuesday 1/20: END ICE PROFITEERING! No Tech for ICE Protest at Palantir Technologies HQ. indybay.org Palantir Technologies HQ – sidewalk out front | 100 Hamilton Avenue | Palo Alto, CA, 94301…
(2026-01-09). China breaks ground on its first sea-recovery reusable rockets plant. ecns.cn China has begun construction on its first "super plant" for reusable rockets that can be recovered at sea in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
(2026-01-09). Netanyahu and his poison war against heroic AG is reaching zero hour. haaretz.com Gali Baharav-Miara continues to display rare mental fortitude in the face of attacks by the coalition and the poison machine, while those around her are disappointed that the public hasn't gone out into the streets as it did two years ago…
(2026-01-09). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-09). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to (…) | – |
(2026-01-09). Conservative lawmaker in Honduras injured after being hit with explosive. aljazeera.com The incident underscores the tense political environment in Honduras in the wake of its contested presidential election.
(2026-01-09). Obamacare and Defense Spending. counterpunch.org 
With Congress overseeing the ending of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, enhanced premium tax credit (subsidies) for Americans, hiking premiums for them to buy private health care insurance, consider such economics and politics in the context of $1 trillion in defense spending. Why? Context matters, economically and politically. Against this backdrop, ACA subsidies
(2026-01-09). Trump says he doesn't need international law amid aggressive US policies. aljazeera.com UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an 'age of imperialism'.
(2009-01-26). PBSA names Qadir Memon as new president. tribune.com.pk 
Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has been elected as President of the Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association (PBSA) at the AGM held at Karachi Gymkhana Club, Karachi. Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has served as Senior Vice President and Honorary Treasurer of PBSA and brings with him rich experience and knowledge. | Mr. Memon has served as Patron Pakistan Tax Bar Association, President Pakistan Tax Bar Association (for two terms of two years) and Karachi Tax Bar Association (for two terms). | Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has served as Chairman National Clearing Company of Pakistan, Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited and Bank-Islami…
(2026-01-09). China unfazed by Japan's possible bans. ecns.cn Experts argue that any disruptions would primarily accelerate two existing trends: the rapid development of China's local photoresist sector and a pivot to alternative foreign suppliers.
(2026-01-09). Roaming Charges: In ICE Cold Blood. counterpunch.org 
Many of the people who have spent the last five years denouncing the killing of Ashli Babbitt for raiding the Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election are celebrating the murder of Renee Nichole Good, a terrified mother killed by masked men from unmarked cars who chased her down a neighborhood street and shot
(2026-01-09). Is Baron Trump in a relationship with Denmark's Princess Isabella. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Searches for Barron Trump, the youngest child of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Denmark's Princess Isabella have jumped in recent hours amid tension between Washington and Copenhagen over Greenland Island.Last year, Trump renewed his controversial statement that Washington should take Greenland, which is a strategically located autonomous territory of Denmark, arguing that the Island was vital for the U.S. Nonetheless, in 2026, the president again renewed his threats that Washington might take serious action to "acquire" Greenland, sparking international rejection and condemnation from various countr…
(2026-01-09). Israel is on the brink of civil war, says the New Israel Fund chief. what it will look like. haaretz.com The Israeli left has gotten used to fighting small, isolated battles. Mickey Gitzin, head of the New Israel Fund, thinks on a completely different scale — and says leftists can't leave now…
(2026-01-09). Wednesday 1/14: SF Action-Shut The Robo Taxis Down NOW! indybay.org Waymo Depot | 201 Toland St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-09). Brazil's President Lula vetoes bill to trim Bolsonaro prison sentence. aljazeera.com The opposition-controlled Congress voted in December to pass a bill that would reduce Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence.
(2026-01-09). China's CPI up 0.8% in Dec. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8 percent year-on-year in December, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday."ÄÄ"ÄÄMore content to follow. Please refresh the page later.
(2026-01-09). Goebbels's Ghost and Miller's Dream of a "Unified Reich." counterpunch.org 
White House adviser Stephen Miller seems torn from the darkest archive of the 1930s. His ideological fever, spittle-laced tirades, compulsive lying, and theatrical rage are not excesses but instruments: performative rituals through which cruelty is normalized and racism is taught. What he stages is not only a ruthless infatuation with power and updated fascist politics
(2026-01-09). Chinese police take cybercrime kingpin Chen Zhi back from Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese national Chen Zhi, head of a major cross-border gambling and telecom fraud criminal group, was repatriated from Phnom Penh, Cambodia to China on Wednesday in an operation conducted by China's Ministry of Public Security, the ministry announced.
(2026-01-09). Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high. sanews.gov.za Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high | As the 2026 academic year is set to get underway soon, Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has urged learners and students to put their best foot forward academically in order to make their dreams a reality. ⚪ "My message to students and learners is stay focused [and] study hard. Be curious and don't be afraid to dream. Dream big. I tell you; education is a weapon you can use to make sure that you become somebody tomorrow," the Deputy Minister said in an interview with SAnews. ⚪ She added that education has the power to turn o…
(2026-01-09). Shanghai enhances global accessibility. ecns.cn Shanghai rolled out new exit-entry service measures to further enhance the city's global accessibility by improving policies and services, local authorities said on Thursday.
(2026-01-09). Friday 1/9: Women in Black Berkeley, weekly vigil. indybay.org next to UC Berkeley on Bancroft Ave at Telegraph Ave.
(2026-01-09). Private Equity in the Doldrums and Out of Favor With Some Institutional Investors. counterpunch.org 
For years, private equity funds attracted institutional investors — pension funds, university endowments, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds — that could afford to tie up funds for long periods of time with a promise that returns would substantially outperform the stock market. And, during the go-go years between 1995 and 2000, the median fund in
(2026-01-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-09). Juan Cole: Islam, History and the Enlargement of the Self. juancole.com Professor Iqbal Akhtar at Florida International University interviewed me recently for the East-West Institute and FIU's Interfaiths Podcast. Video and transcript below. | In this episode of the FIU Interfaiths Podcast, Professor Iqbal Akhtar welcomes distinguished historian and commentator Professor Juan Cole (University of Michigan). They discuss Professor Cole's extensive career, ranging from his early upbringing in a military family to becoming a leading public intellectual during the Iraq War. | The conversation traces his journey from studying religious history in Lebanon during the outbreak of the Civil Wa…
(2026-01-09). Border Patrol Agents Shot Two People in Portland During Immigration Stop. theintercept.com 
(2026-01-09). Rallying near New York synagogue, anti-Israel activists hold first protest under Mayor Mamdani. haaretz.com Dozens of Pal-Awda activists, which organized a controversial protest Park East synagogue in November, protested what they called a 'Stolen Land sale event' at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills synagogue in Queens. Supporters of Israel — some holding flag of the far-right Kach movement — held a counter-protest…
(2026-01-09). Unemployed youth urged to apply for YearBeyond Programme opportunities. sanews.gov.za Unemployed youth urged to apply for YearBeyond Programme opportunities | The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities within the YearBeyond Programme. ⚪ YearBeyond is a youth service partnership that includes government, the National Youth Development Agency, donors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). ⚪ The programme, originally initiated in the Western Cape, is now a national initiative that provides unemployed youth aged 18 to 25 with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or employment.
(2026-01-09). Wednesday 1/7: Emergency protest of the ICE murder in Minneapolis. indybay.org We will gather at 630 Sansome, San Francisco…
(2026-01-09). Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities. sanews.gov.za Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities | In a move to improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West and Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has handed over upgraded water infrastructure for communities. ⚪ "The commissioning included the upgraded Vaalkop Water Treatment Works Raw Water Pumpstation and the associated Bulk Water Pipeline, both of which are designed to respond to growing water demand and ensure long-term water security in the two provinces," said the Department of Water and Sanitat…
(2026-01-09). Baraboo, WI, January 9, 2026: Candlelight Vigil for Renee Nicole Good Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-09). "We Create Our Own Reality" : Empire and the illusion of International Law from Rafah to Caracas. counterpunch.org 
The aide said that guys like me were "in what we call the reality-based community," which he defined as people who "believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality. That's not the way the world really works anymore," he continued. "We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own
(2026-01-09). Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results. sanews.gov.za Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results | Umalusi has reassured the public that the integrity of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results is intact, despite a confirmed leak affecting 40 learners across three subjects. | Umalusi [Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa] CEO, Dr Mafu Rakometsi, said following extensive quality assurance processes and an independent investigation, the quality council can assure South Africans that they can trust that the results reflect learners' genuine performance. | "We want to assure the pub…
(2026-01-09). Breakthrough made in tackling toxic waste gas. ecns.cn The technology arrives as China pushes toward its "dual carbon" goals of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina aims to produce 1.8 million tons of "green hydrogen" before 2030.
(2026-01-09). CIIE Stories | Where a Danish company finds 'possibility in every drop'. ecns.cn At the China headquarters of Grundfos, a Danish provider of pumps and water solutions, a photo wall captures the deep bond between the company and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) over the years.
(2026-01-09). 'Teaching Students to Think for Themselves' Starts with Political Self-Awareness. counterpunch.org 
My nomination for the most predictable platitude invoked by university professors when describing the essence of their job is "teaching students to think for themselves." During my 26 years at the University of Texas at Austin, where I was sometimes accused of politicizing the classroom, I repeated that phrase many times, not as a dodge but
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/17: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library | SJPL Works, 3rd Floor | 150 E Santa Fernando St | San Jose CA 95112…
(2026-01-09). Police Corruption in Rawalakot: Senior Officials Accused of Protecting in Unifo. indybay.org Investigative journalist Sarfraz Hussain exposes a major corruption scandal and double standards within the Poonch Police department, involving robbery, bribery, and the protection of corrupt officers.
(2026-01-09). Sun Prairie, WI, January 10, 2026: Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Sun Prairie Protest on Grand and Main by the roundabout Saturday January 10, 2026 — 11 am to noon. | Photo:
(2026-01-09). Has the US Really Decided to Go to War with Denmark? thinktank.pk In the volatile arena of global politics, few scenarios capture attention like the prospect of conflict between NATO allies. The ongoing US push for control over Greenland—a Danish territory rich in strategic value—has sparked intense debate, particularly under the second Trump administration. This article reexamines the hypothetical dynamics of a potential US-Denmark confrontation, with a …
(2026-01-09). Murder in Minneapolis: Time to Stop Coddling the ICE Gang and Its Enablers. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, gang members — gathered in Minneapolis for the purpose of abducting immigrants and cowing the state's population — menaced motorist Renee Nicole Good, then murdered her when she attempted to flee. This wasn't the ICE gang's first murder, and won't likely be its last. ICE, its allied gangs — "Homeland Security," "Customs
(2026-01-09). CIIE STORIES | World Openness Report: the more open, the more developed. ecns.cn A special chapter focused on global governance, offering an in-depth analysis of its impact on national openness and exploring practical ways to enhance optimal openness.
(2026-01-09). Bangladesh's key missions suspend visa services in India amid strained ties. geo.tv 
(2026-01-09). The Crans-Montana inferno: New findings prove the responsibility of local authorities. wsws.org One week after the deadly inferno in Crans-Montana, it is becoming clear that this was not a tragic accident, but manslaughter driven by profit.
(2026-01-09). Iran on edge: Nationwide protests rock Iran amid deepening economic and political crisis. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Iran is witnessing one of its most significant waves of unrest in years, with large crowds taking to the streets of Tehran and several other cities amid mounting anger over economic hardship, political repression and worsening living conditions.Verified videos circulating online show thousands of demonstrators marching through central Tehran, Mashhad and other urban centres, chanting slogans against the clerical leadership and calling for sweeping political change. Protesters were also heard expressing support for Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last monarch, who has publicly urged citizens…
(2026-01-09). Attention, Energies Media, Sea Level Cannot be Submerging Tokelau if Tokelau is Growing. wattsupwiththat.com Energies Media seems to have relied on a lot of very outdated information to make their fearmongering claims about Tokelau. If the media outlet was really interested in the facts rather than pushing climate alarmism, it would know the status of Pacific atolls and the discrepancy between the claims of 100 percent solar self-sufficiency and the reality of 75 to 90 percent, with the islands inhabitants accepting intermittency and limited electric power availability on demand and at night.
(2009-01-26). K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi for three-day Sindh visit. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has arrived in Karachi on Friday for a three-day visit to Sindh, where he is scheduled to take part in political activities, hold meetings, and attend a rally at Mazar-e-Quaid. | A large number of party workers gathered at the domestic arrivals area to receive him. He has departed the airport and is scheduled to proceed to Insaf House in the form of a rally, followed by a "Meet the Press" interaction at the Karachi Press Club and a visit to Bagh-e-Jinnah. | Senior Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani arrived at the airport to receive the K-P CM upon his arrival in Karachi.
(2026-01-09). Thursday 1/8: Rapid Response Call: ICE Murder Minneapolis – Concrete Steps for Safe Solidarity Action. indybay.org www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/881793……
(2026-01-09). Why China-proposed Global Governance Initiative is gaining broad international support. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, worsening climate risks, and mounting concerns over the governance of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the world is confronting a confluence of longstanding and new challenges. These pressures have further exposed the widening global governance deficit, placing unprecedented strain on existing international mechanisms.
(2026-01-09). Somaliland recognition: Israel's foothold in the Horn of Africa. aljazeera.com Critics view Israel's moves in the Horn of Africa as part of Netanyahu's expansive conflict and influence agenda.
(2026-01-09). China will stay committed to multilateralism, FM says in response to U.S. withdrawal from multiple int'l organizations. ecns.cn No matter how the situation evolves, China will stay committed to multilateralism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from 35 non-United Nations (UN) organizations and 31 UN entities.
(2026-01-09). Libbey Glass workers resist sabotage by IAM, USW officials as Toledo strike nears 5 months. wsws.org The Libbey's workers greatest danger has not been management alone. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and United Steelworkers (USW) have repeatedly acted to divide, demobilize and betray the strike.
(2026-01-09). House Committee Subpoenas Journalist For Reporting On Commander Involved In Maduro Raid. scheerpost.com Screen shot from House Committee on Oversight and Reform proceeding on January 7, 2025 | 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 Kevin Gosztola / The House Committee on Oversight and Reform…
(2026-01-09). Book details historical basis of China's sovereignty in South China Sea. ecns.cn A file image of Zhongye Island, which lies in the middle of Zhongye Qunjiao, Nansha Islands in the South China Sea.A new book examining the historical basis of China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea was released in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-09). Canadian Armed Forces spy scandal exposes covert campaign to smear and silence critics of Ottawa's role in Ukraine war. wsws.org Espionage allegations against a Canadian military intelligence officer accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence have exposed a campaign waged by elements within the Canadian military to smear veteran Ottawa Citizen reporter David Pugliese as a "Russian asset."
(2026-01-09). China investigates Meta's acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is officially looking into Meta's deal to buy the AI platform Manus, a so-called "general-purpose AI agent" capable of autonomously handling complex digital tasks just like a human.
(2026-01-09). Trump's J6 Pardons Increased Risks to Public Safety. counterpunch.org 
One year ago this January, in one of the first acts of his second term, President Donald Trump issued blanket pardons, clemency, or commutations to those charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. These included unconditional pardons for the majority of defendants and commutations for high-profile leaders of the
(2026-01-09). Joburg water systems recover following Rand Water maintenance. sanews.gov.za Joburg water systems recover following Rand Water maintenance | The City of Johannesburg's water systems have recovered and are supplying normally, following the third and final phase of the Rand Water maintenance. | The 54-hour maintenance commenced on Tuesday with a temporary shutdown of water services in parts of the city. | "[Full] restoration in certain parts can take up to several days. | "Feed for the Braamfischerville Reservoir [is] back to normal and supplying adequately. Meadowlands Reservoir is also back to normal and supplying fairly. However, the direct feed has not yet fully recovered as full restor…
(2026-01-09). Nasa to carry out first-ever space medical evacuation for astronaut. scmp.com Nasa will conduct a medical evacuation in the coming days of an astronaut suffering an undisclosed ailment aboard the International Space Station, agency officials said. | The early return would mark the first time in Nasa's history that the agency has cut short a crewed mission already in space for medical reasons.
(2026-01-09). Internet blackout hits Iran as protests continue. geo.tv 
Iranian men read newspapers on a street, as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2026. — Reuters Protests over economic hardships continue Iran. Demonstrators gathered in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan.State media say situation…
(2026-01-09). Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US. geo.tv 
Greenland's flag flies over Nuuk in Greenland, February 5, 2025. — Reuters Greenland, Denmark say they're not for sale.European leaders stand behind Copenhagen, Nuuk.Greenland talks in White House have intensified in recent days.US officials have discussed sending lump sum…
(2026-01-09). Yemen rift deepens as separatist leader skips talks. ecns.cn He said that Zubaidi "fled to an unknown location … after he had mobilized a large force, including armored and combat vehicles, heavy and light weapons, as well as munitions".An STC official confirmed that Zubaidi decided not to join the delegation flying to Saudi Arabia after hearing he would be asked to dissolve his group.
(2026-01-09). (W. E. Talk) Mohamed Manssouri: How China's practice contributes to ensuring global food security. ecns.cn Currently, the global food security situation remains grim due to multiple factors such as regional conflicts, extreme weather and trade barriers. About 673 million people are facing hunger, 2.3 billion are in a state of food insecurity, and 2.6 billion cannot afford a healthy diet. There is a long path for the world to achieve the "Zero Hunger" vision set out in the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
(2026-01-09). U.S. may lose voting rights at UN General Assembly at certain point: UN spokesperson. ecns.cn The United States may lose its voting rights at the UN General Assembly at some point if it does not pay its dues to the United Nations for a certain number of years, a UN spokesperson said Thursday."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"Well, the (UN) Charter is clear …
(2026-01-09). $1.5t military budget for 2027 sparks war concerns. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 on Wednesday, a sharp increase from this year's $901 billion, fueling concerns about the potential eruption of wars.
(2026-01-09). China's 'sweep and kill' weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can 'sweep and kill' drone swarms at 3km…
(2026-01-09). Museveni campaigns in Kole, emphasizes fish farming and cattle restocking. independent.co.ug 
Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday campaigned in Kole District, where he outlined key priorities of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 elections, with strong emphasis on wealth creation through fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking. Addressing residents, Museveni said the NRM's 2026—2031 manifesto is anchored …
(2026-01-09). never been to Israel, but ready to move here and start from scratch — for. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a Russian expat willing to give up the life she built in Italy for an Israeli happy ending, and a couple who bonded in high school over their shared love of navigating the wilderness with nothing but a map…
(2026-01-09). Japanese think tank warns China's rare earth supply cut could hit Japan's GDP. ecns.cn Japan could face losses of about 660 billion yen (approximately $4.2 billion) if China's rare earth export controls remain in place for three months, resulting in a 0.11% decline in both nominal and real annual GDP, according to an estimate by Nomura Research Institute, a Japanese economic think tank.
(2026-01-09). Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel's new front against Türkiye? aljazeera.com Türkiye closely monitoring Israel's regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.
(2026-01-09). One dead, dozens missing after Philippine dump site collapse. ecns.cn Rescue workers searched on Friday for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines, killing at least one.
(2026-01-09). Ukraine as the Object of World Counterrevolution. wsws.org This is the first English translation of Mikhail Pavlovich's 1920 pamphlet on the civil war in Ukraine.
(2026-01-09). Introduction: Ukraine as the Object of World Counterrevolution, by Mikhail Pavlovich. wsws.org We hope that the publication of this translation and the rediscovery of Mikhail Pavlovich will contribute to the political education of the working class, now confronted, once again, with imperialist war and fascist barbarism.
(2026-01-09). From E. Palestine To Moss Landing & Rosemont Louisiana, Corporate Poisoning & Crimes. indybay.org The criminal poisoning of people in the United States in mass incident casualty sites continues to expand. This program focuses on the East Palestine Norfolk Southern derailment, the Moss Landing battery fire in Monterey County and the massive chemical fire in Rosemont Louisiana, the people who were poisoned and the cover-up by the corporations and the government agencies and politicians who are controlled by the corporations.
(2026-01-09). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-09). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Turkey: Arbitrary dissolution of the Young LGBTI+ Association. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). Comicomment: No country has the right to act as the world's police. ecns.cn
(2026-01-09). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Sudan: Sexual violence against Masalit women extends into exile in Chad. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Supreme Court Thompson ruling could enable secretary of state to conceal involvement of state agents in troubles killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). Live man walking: The story of the young Russian who marched all the way from Kazan to Jerusalem. haaretz.com
(2026-01-09). Turkey: Drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Myanmar: perpetuates instability, serious human rights violations. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-09). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Four Observations on the US Kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-09). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Melting Ice Makes the Greenland Minerals Trump Wants Dangerous to Extract: Climate Change. juancole.com
(2026-01-09). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Honduran lawmaker injured after explosive device was thrown at Congress. ecns.cn
(2026-01-09). Top 15 US Billionaires Gained Nearly $1 Trillion in Wealth in Trump's First Year. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-09). Complementarity: A beacon in Guinea's quest for justice after the 28 September 2009 killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-09). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-09). Primer ministro de Cuba insta a avanzar con esfuerzos propios. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz llamó este jueves a buscar soluciones con esfuerzos propios "que nos permitan avanzar". | Durante la reunión extraordinaria del Consejo Provincial de Gobierno del Poder Popular de Pinar del Río y mediante videoconferencia, aseveró: Eso es posible con recursos endógenos, con la aplicación de la ciencia, exigiendo mayores resultados a todos los actores económicos, comenzando por la empresa estatal socialista y con un desempeño y participación superiores en la economía del sector no estatal". | Resaltó qu…
(2026-01-09). Cienfuegos cerró el 2025 con la tercera tasa de mortalidad infantil más baja de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Indicadores favorables en la tasa de mortalidad infantil muestra la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, al cerrar el año 2025 obteniendo 5, 2 por cada mil nacidos vivos, la tercera con mejores resultados en el país informa la Jefa de Sección del Programa Materno Infantil, Doctora Danay Jiménez Espín. Jefa de Sección del Programa Materno Infantil, Doctora Danay Jiménez Espín. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | De los ocho municipios reportan cero mortalidad, Abreus, Cumanayagua y Rodas, mientras solo falleció una gestante en el centro y sur, a pesar del recrudecimiento del bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense y de los intensos des…
(2026-01-09). Cienfuegos cerró el 2025 con la tercera tasa de mortalidad infantil más baja de Cuba. radiohc.cu Indicadores favorables en la tasa de mortalidad infantil muestra la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, al cerrar el año 2025 obteniendo 5, 2 por cada mil nacidos vivos, la tercera con mejores resultados en el país informa la Jefa de Sección del Programa Materno Infantil, Doctora Danay Jiménez Espín. Jefa de Sección del Programa Materno Infantil, Doctora Danay Jiménez Espín. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | De los ocho municipios reportan cero mortalidad, Abreus, Cumanayagua y Rodas, mientras solo falleció una gestante en el centro y sur, a pesar del recrudecimiento del bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense y de los intensos des…
(2026-01-09). Cubadebate: Lo más leído, compartido y comentado en 2025. cubadebate.cu Fue un año complejo para nuestro colectivo, pero también promisorio, con nuevos integrantes, mejoras tecnológicas, uso de la Inteligencia Artificial para la generación de contenidos y el análisis. Entre los hechos notorios a destacar en el resumen del año están los 8 premios y 5 menciones que obtuvimos en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo 26 de Julio, el notable crecimiento de las visitas desde China, las alianzas tejidas con medios aliados y los más de 200 mil seguidores que tiene nuestro canal en Whatsapp, casi todos arrimados durante este 2025.
(2026-01-09). Un paciente grave y otro crítico se reporta tras accidente en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Debido al accidente masivo de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles, permanecen ingresados en el Hospital Provincial Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de Camagàºey, 34 pacientes de cuidados, de los cuales uno se reporta en estado grave y otro crítico, este último con peligro para su vida.
(2026-01-09). Azucareros mantienen terreno en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Azucareros se mantienen imparable y vencieron este jueves 11×7 al monarca exponente Leñadores de Las Tunas para conservar esperanzas en pos de avanzar al play off de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. En otro juego, la tropa del mentor Ramón Moré llegó a 34 victorias cuando aún le restan seis cotejos.
(2026-01-09). Plenos de los Comité Provinciales del PCC continuaron este jueves por Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu Según informó la Presidencia de Cuba en X, se evalúa la implementación de los acuerdos tomados en el XI Pleno del Comité Central, realizado a finales de año, así como los compromisos de la provincia más oriental de Cuba para enfrentar el 2026.
(2026-01-09). XIV Congreso del Partido Comunista de Vietnam sentará bases para una "era de ascenso nacional" , afirma embajador. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Vietnam en Cuba, Le Quang Long, afirmó este jueves en una conferencia de prensa que el XIV Congreso del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), a celebrarse en Hanoi del 19 al 25 de este mes, sentará las bases para una "era de ascenso nacional" sustentada en el fortalecimiento político y económico del país.
(2026-01-09). Lucharemos juntos y venceremos. cubadebate.cu La Revolución Bolivariana y Chavista y la Revolución Cubana en sus destinos y en su lucha común serán ejemplos para la liberación de los pueblos de nuestra América. Continuaremos en nuestro trabajo en defensa de la paz, en la movilización internacional, en la campaña en defensa del derecho internacional y del derecho a la vida y a la paz de los pueblos, por la liberación del Presidente Constitucional Nicolás Maduro Moros y la compañera Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-09). Chinese navy hospital ship pays first visit to Brazil. ecns.cn The Chinese navy hospital ship "Silk Road Ark" arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, beginning a seven-day goodwill visit to Brazil that includes a series of medical exchange activities.
(2026-01-09). Qué trae la prensa cubana, viernes 9 de enero de 2026. cubadebate.cu
(2026-01-09). Proteste in Iran: analisi delle attuali manifestazioni e delle loro implicazioni per la Repubblica Islamica. strategic-culture.su Pochi analisti occidentali sono veramente consapevoli della situazione in Iran. | Segue nostro La comprensione occidentale della situazione interna dell'Iran rimane profondamente errata. Le ricorrenti narrazioni di un imminente collasso ignorano la complessità politica e sociale del Paese ed esagerano l'impatto delle attuali manifestazioni. àà essenziale riconoscere che, nonostante le tensioni significative, l'Iran non sta attualm…
(2026-01-08). Israeli Strike Kills Two Palestinians in Gaza City. news.antiwar.com Israeli forces bombed a house in the Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least two Palestinians, the Palestinian news agency WAFA has reported, as the IDF continues its attacks and military operations in the Strip despite the US-backed ceasefire deal. Others were injured in the attack, and footage shows a man on …
(2026-01-08). Israel bars some foreign aid workers from Gaza as NGOs face suspension. haaretz.com Three prominent global NGOs, including Medecins Sans Frontieres, said their international staff were refused entry to Gaza this week. The refusals come after Israel announced last month that it was preventing 37 international aid organizations from continuing their work in Gaza…
(2026-01-08). At least 8,000 people are still missing in Gaza. thecanary.co Although nearly three months have passed since the ceasefire agreement came into effect in the Gaza Strip, the tragedy of the missing and forcibly disappeared by Israel continues to worsen, amid a harsh humanitarian reality and a clear inability to deal with the scale of the disaster. Thousands of Palestinian families are living in a […] | By
(2026-01-08). Trump Claims Impending Seizure of 50 Million Barrels of Venezuela's Oil Amid Continued Maritime Piracy (+Greenland). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "I am pleased to announce that the interim authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 million barrels of high quality, sanctioned oil, to the United States of America," Trump wrote. | The announcement comes three days after the US regime launched criminal strikes against several locations in Venezuela, culminating in the abduction of Constitutional President Nicol…
(2026-01-08). I dreamed of airplanes, which clouded the day… uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein, from Caracas / Venezuela I dreamed of airplanesthat clouded the day, just when people were singing and laughing the most. I dreamed of airplanesthat were killing each other, destroying the grace of the clear morning. If I think I was madeto dream of the sun and to say things that awaken …
(2026-01-08). Oil; Reason for the US aggression against Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — The US is trying to maintain its power through bullying, hegemony, and warmongering, and to revive the idea of America being a superpower, which is on the path to decline.
(2026-01-08). Dear Americans, You Live in an Evil Empire. counterpunch.org 
Since the Trump regime's recent assault on Venezuela, a lot of Americans have been talking more about the nature of their country. This is significant because most Americans have been conditioned to see their nation as both a democracy and a superpower. But the two cannot exist simultaneously. These concepts are polar opposites. Yet, this
(2026-01-08). Webinar: Venezuela In Washington's Crosshairs. popularresistance.org This was the first webinar in our timely series "Venezuela in Washington's Crosshairs: Breaking the Information Blockade." The speakers examined how U.S. policy targeted Venezuela and shaped public narratives about the country. The discussion focused on the illegality of Pres. Trump's violent kidnapping of Pres. Nicolás Maduro and other U.S. policies like the debilitating sanctions, attacks on shipping, etc; and on regime change efforts, and the role of media silence and distortion. Roger Harris said Venezuela was the number one priority of U.S. foreign policy.
(2026-01-08). At least 100 people killed in US attack on Venezuela, minister says. aljazeera.com Venezuela's interior minister said at least 100 people were killed and dozens more wounded in US attack.
(2026-01-08). Lawyer Who Represented Julian Assange Defends President Maduro. popularresistance.org Renowned criminal lawyer Barry Pollack, who defended journalist Julian Assange, has taken on the defense of Venezuela's constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, in New York. Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were kidnapped and taken there following the US attack in the early hours of Jan. 3, when military forces under orders from the White House carried out bombings against Caracas and several states, killing dozens of civilians and military personnel. | Amid their illegitimate detention, President Maduro and Cilia Flores were taken this Monday to the Southern District Court of New York to begin a trial for all…
(2026-01-08). U.S. out of Venezuela now! cpusa.org 
The illegal military attack launched by the United States against Venezuela, resulting in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, is an unjust, illegal, and criminal act of state terrorism. This action targets not only Venezuela but every nation that resists submission to the U.S. imperialist "Monroe Doctrine" and the so-called "Trump Corollary." | This lawless aggression by the Trump administration operates above both national and international law and is emboldened by a complicit U.S. Supreme Court. The preparation for this aggression has been months in the making. Since August 2025, the U.S. military ha…
(2026-01-08). China-Venezuela oil industry cooperation protected by int'l law: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Wednesday stressed that the cooperation between China and Venezuela is cooperation between sovereign states, which is protected by international law and the laws of the two countries.
(2026-01-08). Adelante, Venezuela, perimetro del nascente mondo multipolare. strategic-culture.su Il socialismo della Rivoluzione Bolivariana ha rappresentato uno dei tentativi più significativi del XXI secolo di ripensare il rapporto tra Stato, popolo e risorse in America Latina. | Segue nostro Perché il Venezuela non piace alle potenze del vecchio mondo | Nella lista degli acerrimi nemici del vecchio mondo, l'Occidente collettivo, il Venezuela occupa un posto privilegiato da sempre. Come mai? La risposta è semplice: il Venezuela ra…
(2026-01-08). EU Leaders' Syria Visit an Opportunity to Bolster Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | EU Council President Antonio Costa (L) and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Cairo, Egypt, March 4, 2025. | © 2025 EU Council/Anadolu via Getty Images | On January 9, the European Union's highest-level leaders, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Antonio Costa, are set to meet with Syrian leaders in Damascus for their first-ever visit to the country. Von der Leyen and Costa should use this significant moment to press for a rights-respecting transition in Syria. High on the agenda for both parties is Syria's economic recovery. While the EU's lifti…
(2026-01-08). New burial rules promote eco-friendly rituals, curb high costs. ecns.cn The State Council unveiled sweeping revisions to the nation's funeral management regulations on Wednesday, aiming to reinforce the public-service nature of burial services and promote eco-friendly practices.
(2026-01-08). The New German Warfare State. scheerpost.com German Bundeswehr © S.Wilke CC Attribution 2.0 Generic | 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 Fabian Scheidler / The European Union, Britain and other European NATO members have embarked on a path of massive militarization, which in…
(2026-01-08). Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident. sanews.gov.za Concern over public safety following North West lightning incident | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has expressed serious public safety concerns after 40 people were reported to have been hit by lightning around Majaneng, a rural village in the Hammanskraal area, near Pretoria, earlier this month. ⚪ The lightning observation map for 3 January 2026 (12 pm to 10 pm) showed intense thunderstorm activity over the northern parts of Gauteng, with a high concentration of cloud-to-ground (CG) lightning strikes in and around the highlighted region of interest. ⚪ "This period coincides with the timeframe durin…
(2026-01-08). 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.
(2008-01-26). Pakistan, Bangladesh reaffirm defence ties during high-level military meetings. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of strengthening professional collaboration and defence ties between their armed forces during a meeting between Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, the military's media wing said. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladeshi air chief called on Field Marshal Munir at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. | "During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security dynamics and avenues for enhanci…
(2026-01-08). Unidos MN Statement About ICE Murder of Renee Nicole Good. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-08). Scotland's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Wasting Three Quarters of Energy. wattsupwiththat.com Scotland's biggest offshore wind farm wasted three quarters of the energy it produced last year after being paid hundreds of millions of pounds to switch off its turbines. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-01-08). The diaries of the father of Zionism, Theodor Herzl, are now available online. haaretz.com The Central Zionist Archives have digitized the diaries of the 'Visionary of the State of Israel,' providing a rare glimpse into the backstage of Herzl's political activity…
(2026-01-08). Protests in Iran and the Reality of Support for Them by USA and Israel. globalresearch.ca Normally when someone in a high position extends support for protesting people, the tendency is to welcome this. However it is difficult to extend this welcome to the strong support offered by President Trump to several protests in Iran recently. …
(2026-01-08). Humanitarianism is the Warmest Place to Hide. counterpunch.org 
Zohran Mamdani's promise to bring "the resurgent flame of hope" to "the January chill" as mayor of a literally frozen New York City during his January 1 inaugural address got the cold shoulder from conservative commentators. Despite his vow to move the city to unity past "a tale of two cities, the rich versus the
(2026-01-08). Chicago Woman Shot by Border Patrol Reacts to Minneapolis ICE Killing: "Of Course This Happened" theintercept.com 
"It is no surprise to either Marimar or myself that this happened and, unfortunately, it is going to continue to happen," the Chicago woman's lawyer said.
(2026-01-08). Ahead of international conference, EC holds meeting with chief electoral officers. devdiscourse.com Ahead of an international conference on democracy and election management, the Election Commission on Thursday held a meeting with its state chief electoral officers here to discuss the 36 thematic groups to be led by them at the global meet. The themes encompass all aspects of election management, and are aimed at developing a body of knowledge building on the rich and varied experiences of election management bodies, officials said.
(2026-01-08). Analysts: China's 'slow bull' market likely to continue in 2026. ecns.cn Amid the combined effects of sustained policy support, a mild economic recovery, ample liquidity, and a relatively favorable external environment, the "slow bull" market that began in 2025 is expected to continue into 2026, analysts said.
(2026-01-08). Israeli defense minister ban senior officers from briefing Haaretz reporters, AG says. haaretz.com Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara said that Defense Minister Israel Katz's decision violates a High Court ruling forbidding the military from discriminating between newspapers – adding that his order to end the IDF Spokesperson's Unit subscriptions to Haaretz is also illegal…
(2026-01-08). GOP Goes All-Out to Prevent Accountability for Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good. truthout.org Minnesota officials said Thursday that the Trump administration has barred them from assisting in the investigation into an ICE agent's killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, marking an extreme step in the GOP's seeming all-out efforts to prevent accountability for the shooter. The head of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), the state's investigations agency… |
(2026-01-08). Selected Articles: President Donald Trump Has Thrown a Gauntlet to Russia and China. globalresearch.ca 
By Donald Trump threatened Delcy Rodriguez in a phone call with The Atlantic magazine, stating that she 'could pay a very high price, …
(2026-01-08). Israel attacks civilian infrastructures in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — Violating the ceasefire in southern Lebanon again, Israeli regime targeted civilian infrastructures in "Al-Taybeh" Town, Houla-Markaba Rd., and areas surrounding Al-Wazzani Town, southern Lebanon.
(2026-01-08). Regulators clamp down on platform misdeeds. ecns.cn China will bar online platforms from using big data to engage in discriminatory pricing against consumers, as market regulators move to regulate the platform economy under new regulations released on Wednesday.
(2026-01-08). Tomgram: Michael Klare, Edging Closer to Armageddon? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. These days, no kids in school are ducking and covering under their desks. American magazines don't have stories about families (with the money) building private nuclear shelters to guard against an attack on this country. And I can …
(2026-01-08). Pax Americana, Trump-Style. counterpunch.org 
Establishment officials in Europe and the United States are shedding longstanding norms of empire denial by taking positions on what the Trump administration's foreign policy means for the future of Pax Americana. Since former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and longtime architect of American empire Ivo Daalder declared "the end of Pax Americana" after the 2024
(2026-01-08). Fact-Check Your Robots, Federal Court Demands Of Lawyers. levernews.com 
(2026-01-08). The Independent Refuses to Smell the Roses Regarding Winter Flowers and Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com This year might have been warm for the UK, and it is unusual to have so many flower plants in deep winter, but it is hardly evidence of anything breaking down. Change is a natural part of the planet's history, and a world that is friendlier to life is not alarming.
(2026-01-08). Polls Show Democrats Shouldn't Avoid the Issue of Impeaching Trump in Midterms. truthout.org Recent statements from political strategists and Democratic Party insiders seem to suggest that the party's strategy for the 2026 midterm races — particularly in hotly contested swing districts — will be to focus on economic concerns rather than on holding President Donald Trump accountable. The statements from these strategists, highlighted in a report from The Hill this week… |
(2026-01-08). Shakespeare, Kissinger and Bardot. counterpunch.org 
In William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar, Mark Antony says the following at Caesar's funeral: "The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones". This suggests that, after a person dies, anything good they did in their life is forgotten, but their mistakes or 'evil' actions, are remembered. It
(2026-01-08). Divergence in the New Persian Gulf Order. uwidata.com By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department The Middle East, in the third decade of the twenty-first century, is witnessing one of the most significant power realignments in its contemporary history. For years, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as the two main pillars of …
(2026-01-08). Greenland important for missile defense: US vice president. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) — The United States believes that Greenland is of critical importance from the point of view of the missile defense infrastructure, US Vice President JD Vance said.
(2026-01-08). Snow blankets Italian alpine resort ahead of Winter Olympics. aljazeera.com Fresh snowfall hit Italy's Alpine resort of Livigno less than a month before the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
(2026-01-08). CIA/MI6 Lawfare Op Assists Ukrainian Atrocities. covertactionmagazine.com On December 28th, The Grayzone exposed how the Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA) concocted a malign scheme to blackmail and intimidate the EU's European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and the European Commission. Established in close coordination with CIA and MI6 officials to prosecute Syrian officials for alleged war crimes, CIJA was repeatedly found by …
(2026-01-08). Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Amid Violent Federal Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org Minneapolis Public Schools canceled all classes for the rest of the week following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent on Wednesday. The announcement, issued to parents via email on Wednesday evening, came after a devastating series of events for the city. Mere hours after the killing, federal immigration agents descended on a nearby high school… |
(2026-01-08). Israel blocks Russian move to deploy forces in southern Syria, Israeli source says. haaretz.com Syria sought to bring Russian forces into the country's south to serve as a protective umbrella against various Israeli actions, but Moscow was unwilling to move forward without coordinating with Israel, an Israeli source told Haaretz. Earlier this week, Israeli and Syrian representatives met in Paris for U.S.-mediated talks…
(2026-01-08). The Depraved New White House Website Isn't Just a Lie: It's an Invitation. portside.org The Depraved New White House Website Isn't Just a Lie: It's an Invitation |
(2026-01-08). What challenges does the world economy face in 2026? independent.co.ug 
From trade tensions and high debt burdens to fears of an AI stocks bubble, the global economy will face an array of risks that could dampen growth in the new year ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The global economy weathered a whirlwind of challenges in 2025, including sharp trade tensions, uneven yet moderate growth, and rising concerns over …
(2026-01-08). Climate Change Juror àúmit ≈ûahin Promises Türkiye's COP31 will Address the Failures of COP30. wattsupwiththat.com "COP30 was not sufficiently successful …"
(2026-01-08). China, Africa share harvest of strong ties. ecns.cn Chakil Aboobacar, secretary-general of the Frelimo Party of Mozambique, said that China and Africa, working hand in hand toward modernization, are creating a brighter future for both sides.
(2026-01-08). Last Russia-U.S. Nuclear Treaty Nears Expiry, Uncertainty Looms. moderndiplomacy.eu Even at the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union negotiated a series of nuclear arms treaties to prevent their rivalry from spiralling into uncontrolled escalation. From 1969 until well after the Soviet collapse in 1991, these agreements capped arsenals and created predictability, providing a framework for strategic stability even …