(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado. geo.tv 
President Trump meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office on Jan 15, 2026. — White HouseMachado says meeting was 'excellent,' but did not elaborate.Encounter comes as Trump has praised Caracas' interim leader.Trump has prioritised securing access to…
(2026-01-16). Ms. Rachel brings Gaza children's art to a New York exhibition. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). What is the True Death Toll in Gaza? counterpunch.org 
According to the latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (GMoH) on December 23rd 2025, Israel had killed at least 70,937 Palestinians and wounded 171,192; of those identified fatalities, 53% were women, children or elderly.
(2026-01-16). A War Without Headlines: Israel's Shock-and-Awe Campaign in the West Bank. counterpunch.org 
A shock and awe. The phrase is apt in describing what Israel has done in the occupied West Bank almost immediately following the events of October 7, 2023, and the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. In her book The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein defines "shock and awe" not merely as a military tactic,
(2026-01-16). Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump's 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
(2026-01-16). Israeli army won't withdraw from the yellow line areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Some Hebrew reports indicated that the Israeli army would not withdraw from the areas it controls in the Gaza Strip, which are called the yellow line areas.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement last night that the announcement of a technocratic government in the Gaza Strip was "merely a symbolic gesture."On the other hand, statements by Israeli officials since Wednesday confirm that the announcement by U.S. envoy Steve Wittkof of the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza remains merely a "symbolic step" for Tel Aviv, and will…
(2026-01-16). Chris Hedges: The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World's Conscience. scheerpost.com Sea Monster — 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 | ROME, Italy — There will be a new flotilla in April 2026 that will attempt to break the 18-year-old Israeli blockade of Gaza. The
(2026-01-16). Trump announces Gaza Board of Peace after U.S. declares move to phase two of cease-fire. haaretz.com As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said…
(2026-01-16). US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver? aljazeera.com The US has announced 'phase two' in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground.
(2026-01-16). Gaza Wrecked, Soldiers Broken: The Human Cost of War. moderndiplomacy.eu Since the October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in an extended military campaign in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. The war has involved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and reservists, with continuous combat operations, hostage rescues, and cross-border clashes. The conflict has left over 71,000 Palestinians dead in Gaza and more than …
(2026-01-16). US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under plan. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The White House on Friday announcednames of the so-called "Board of Peace" that will, under President Donald Trump's plan, supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which continues to see deadly violence despite a fragile ceasefire that went into effect in October.
(2026-01-16). Anti-genocide military analyst and former weapons inspector Scott Ritter 'de-banked'. thecanary.co 
Former weapons inspector Scott Ritter is well known for his critiques of US and Western imperialism and his condemnation of Israel's genocide in Gaza. In yet another example of the establishment's financial war on dissent, Ritter has been 'de-banked' by the US-based Citizens Bank. In a statement on X, Ritter said that the bank had […] | By
(2026-01-16). LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two. aljazeera.com Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
(2026-01-16). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Babies die of hypothermia in Gaza as Israel blocks shelters. electronicintifada.net At least 100 children killed during "ceasefire" period.
(2026-01-16). Gaza economy pins hopes on implementing ceasefire phase two. newarab.com 
Amid widespread destruction, a suffocating blockade, and continued Israeli control over large swathes of the enclave, farmers, factory owners and business operators say any chance of recovery hinges on Israel's withdrawal and the implementation of the next phase o…
(2026-01-16). 'Not much is standing' in Gaza, says UN official. newarab.com 
A top "I wouldn't have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction, not much is standing," Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), told journalists after a visit to the Gaza Strip. | "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate," he said, adding that Gazans across the territory…
(2026-01-16). Islamic states back Gaza admin body. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar welcomed the announcement of the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip (NCAG) on 14 January 2026, as a temporary transitional body established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2803, within the framework of the second phase of the Comprehensive Peace Plan and in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. | In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized the importance of the National Committee commencing its duties in managing the day-to-day…
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens military action over Minnesota protests. geo.tv 
People gather for a protest against deportation flights at King County International Airport, which is used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , in Seattle, Washington, US, January 15, 2026. — Reuters Trump issues threat after ICE officer shot Venezuelan man.Says…
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). I Used to Be a Critic of the Two-Party System Now I Wish We Had One. counterpunch.org 
I am told that if I don't like what "my government" is doing, I should write "my representative." So I dropped Senator Adam Schiff a note about the US war on Venezuela. The senator's reply, with my translations of his Washington-speak (in italics) provided in brackets, is as follows: "I have been opposing the administration's
(2026-01-16). Confederation of Sahel States condemns U.S. attack on Venezuela. workers.org 
Communiqué from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) regarding the armed attack by the United States of America against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has followed with grave concern the reports of a military operation carried out by the United States of America on . . . |
(2026-01-16). The New York Times and Occam's Razor: Misunderstanding Ukraine and Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Occam's Razor: A problem-solving principle stating that, when presented with competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions or entities (the simplest explanation) is usually the most likely to be correct, effectively "shaving away" unnecessary complexity to find truth. On Sunday, the New York Times devoted a great deal of attention to explaining the unraveling
(2026-01-16). The Toxic Innocence Of Empire. counterpunch.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of
(2026-01-16). January 17-18, 2026 Weekend of Action Across U.S. No U.S. Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
P.S. Find an action near you this weekend. "We have to summon our history to rise to the historic moment we're in today, Enslaved Africans broke the back of the confederacy through a general strike and a coalition with abolitionists. We're going to need that organizing and that level of coalition to confront Trump's attempt …
(2026-01-16). What China can and can't do regarding Venezuela and Iran. unitedworldint.com Interests, possibilities and limits to Beijing's actions. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, PhD Candidate in International Relations, from Beijing / China In recent times, some texts spreading rapidly on social media claim that China is waging a "silent but devastating" economic and geopolitical war against the US through Venezuela and Iran. In these narratives, China is presented …
(2026-01-16). Trumps second-hand Nobel Peace Prize swindle branded 'pathetic'. thecanary.co 
US President Donald Trump has sparked backlash after trying to claim Maria Machado's Nobel Peace Prize as his own. Accordingly, X users have branded him "pathetic": Finders' keepers Trump took to social media to celebrate Venezuelan opposition leader Machado presenting him with her Peace Prize medal. He described it as a "wonderful gesture of mutual […] | By
(2026-01-16). Trump welcomes Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting. aljazeera.com The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
(2026-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to Suppress Protests Against Federal Agents' Abuses, ACLU Lawsuit Seeks to Halt "Unprecedented Level of Violence" Committed by Immigration Agents, Records Reveal Minneapolis Mother Renee Good Was Struck Multiple Times by ICE Agent's Bullets, Medical Examiner: Cuban Immigrant's Death in Texas ICE Jail Was from "Asphyxia Due to Neck and Chest Compression", Pentagon Orders Carrier Strike Group to Middle East as Trump Threatens to Attack Iran, U.S. Seizes Another Oil Tanker as Venezuela's Interim President Proposes Opening Oil…
(2026-01-16). Standing Tall: Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Condemns US Aggression While Machado-Trump Meeting Ends in Fiasco. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( "There is a stain on our relations,…
(2026-01-16). The global meaning of the US attack on Venezuela. links.org.au 
William I Robinson — Beyond the seizure of Venezuela's oil and mineral resources, the January 3 invasion is inscribed within the epochal crisis of global capitalism.
(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelean opposition leader Machado. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country's political future. | A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal. | In a social media post on Thursday evening, Trump wrote: "Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!" | US President Donald Trump posts, "It was my Great Honor to meet María Corina Machado, of Venezuela, today. She…
(2026-01-16). Cantiamo una canzone venezuelana con Singer! strategic-culture.su Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Segue nostro Qualcuno investe, qualcuno guadagna | Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Uno dei più influenti finanziatori miliardari del presidente…
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Venezuela defiende su derecho a relacionarse con todos los países. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez defendió este jueves el derecho soberano de su país de mantener relaciones con China, Rusia, Cuba, Irán e incluso EE.UU. | En su intervención en el mensaje anual ante la Asamblea Nacional para la rendición de cuentas de la gestión del Ejecutivo durante el año 2025, señaló que Venezuela se encuentra "en medio de una agresión y de una feroz amenaza". | Por lo que su Gobierno, bajo las directrices del presidente constitucional, Nicolás Maduro, viene ´moldeando lo que debe ser una cooperación energética, basada en la decencia, la dignidad y la independencia…
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Honor y Gloria: Cuba despide a sus combatientes caídos en Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Presidida por el Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, tuvo lugar la ceremonia de inhumación de los cuatro combatientes que residian en La Habana, caídos en la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela, tras un artero ataque militar.
(2026-01-16). Este viernes toda Cuba rinde tributo a los combatientes caídos en artero ataque de EEUU a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este viernes 16 de enero, toda Cuba rinde tributo a los 32 combatientes caídos en defensa de la soberanía de la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Detrás de la denuncia politizada de Washington contra Maduro: una "red" creada por la CIA y un testigo coaccionado. thegrayzone.com La acusación del Departamento de Justicia contra el líder secuestrado de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, es una diatriba política que se apoya significativamente en el testimonio bajo coacción de un testigo poco confiable. A pesar de las ediciones del Departamento, pudiera exponer a más estadounidenses la propia historia de narcotráfico de la CIA. Al asalto militar estadounidense del 3 de enero contra Venezuela, para secuestrar al presidente Nicolás Maduro y a la primera dama Cilia Flores, le siguió la publicación de …
(2026-01-16). Who's Really Running Venezuela? counterpunch.org 
As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he
(2026-01-16). Five pro-Palestine activists plead not guilty over base break in. newarab.com 
Five The five, known as the "Brize Norton Five", are accused of breaking into the Brize Norton Royal Air Force base in central England in June and spraying red paint over two Voyager aircraft used for re-fuelling and transport. | Campa…
(2026-01-16). Host Morocco advances to AFCON 2025 Semi Final. ummid.com Defeating Cameroon, Morocco has advanced to Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON, 2025 Semi-Finals for the first time since 2004.
(2026-01-16). Are We Thirsty? A reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. anabaptistworld.org Thirst, that is what African American men and women in the U.S. were feeling in the 1950s and 1960s because of the discrimination and racism that they were experiencing.
(2026-01-16). Losers of the World Unite! counterpunch.org 
Silent people are not political subjects but followers. They can also be called losers. If war is in the air, losers are going to, well, lose. Understandably, they prefer to see themselves in more dignified terms, as peaceful and law-obeying citizens, while perusing the philosophy of "nothing can be done". The powerful, who pride themselves
(2026-01-16). More direct flights seen to increase exchanges. ecns.cn The restoration of direct air connectivity between India and China has created a new window of opportunity for economic and trade cooperation between the two neighboring countries, observers said.
(2026-01-16). Israel bars PA Jerusalem affairs minister from West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-16). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-16). News X World midday wrap-up: Merz acknowledges that Russia is in Europe! gilbertdoctorow.com Today's interview with the Indian global broadcaster NewsX World was in two parts. I appear in minute 3.17 The first segment dealt with the Kremlin's positive evaluation of latest statements by several European leaders that it is time to initiate direct talks with Putin. The second part dealt with Viktor Orban's decision to distribute a …
(2026-01-16). Immigration Agents Teargas Minneapolis Family's Car With 6 Kids Inside. truthout.org A Minneapolis couple and their six children were reportedly attacked by federal immigration agents, who deployed flash-bang grenades and tear gas canisters on their car as the family was driving home from one of their children's basketball practices. Shawn and Destiny Jackson, whose children range in age from 6 months to 11 years old, were on their way home from the practice on Wednesday… |
(2026-01-16). United Nations remains epicentre of worldwide Jew-hatred. onlineopinion.com.au Fifteen UN resolutions against Israel in one year. Eleven against the rest of the world combined. At what point does bias become policy?
(2026-01-16). Corbyn, Sultana, and McDonnell tell the Canary jury trials aren't the problem. thecanary.co 
Criminal justice backlogs are forcing some victims to wait until 2028, 2029, or even 2030 to have their day in court. This has prompted a government proposal to cut trial by jury in most cases. Ministers say the plans are rooted in the Leveson review, though critics argue the proposals go further — and are […] | By
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means. aljazeera.com Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). The Mirror just did the DWP's job for them in turning the public against benefit claimants. thecanary.co 
Churnalists at Reach PLC are sucking up to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) again. And they're demonising benefit claimants in the process. The Mirror ran a story claiming that there are: New calls for DWP benefits payment card to replace cash. The Mirror and the DWP: where are these calls coming from? From […] | By
(2026-01-16). China urges restraint over Iran to prevent further turmoil in Middle East. ecns.cn A file photo of Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.China called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid pushing the Middle East into deeper instability and conflict, following an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday over the situation in Iran.
(2026-01-16). Congress should walk Trump's talk on arms industry stock buybacks. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's new executive order to curb arms industry stock buybacks —
(2026-01-16). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-16). Sunday 2/15: SIR,NO SIR! Award winning Film w/ David Zeiger, Benefit Showing for Refuse Fascism NorCal. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | This is a benefit event for Refuse Fascism NorCal. Admission $15 plus addition donations encouraged. | Tickets may be purchased in advance a Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave, Berkeley (ph 510-848-1196) or at the New Parkway Theater at noon on February 15, 2026. Theater Capacity limited to 130 persons.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Stand Strong Together w/ Heather Cox Richardson: One Year Post-Inauguration (Zoom). indybay.org Zoom speaker…
(2026-01-16). For a general strike to stop Trump's occupation of Minneapolis! wsws.org The call for a one‚Äëday general strike and economic shutdown on Friday, January‚ÄØ23 to oppose the rampage by Trump's ICE must become the beginning of a broader working‚Äëclass mobilization across the city, state and country against the Trump administration.
(2026-01-16). New Zealand, Japan strengthen military links. wsws.org Two new defence and security pacts upgrade a deal signed in 2024, providing for increased intelligence sharing and joint military activities aimed at China.
(2026-01-16). Amid conflict over Powell indictment, attention turns to Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook. wsws.org Amid conflict over the Powell indictment, attention turns to the Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook.
(2026-01-16). UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. newarab.com 
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban West Midlands Police and its chief constable Craig Guildford have been under mounting pressure about how they came to the decision, which sparked political outrage in Britain and Israel. | Birmingham's population is 30 percent Muslim, according to the last census in 2021, and h…
(2026-01-16). ECP suspends 159 members of parliament, provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset details. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for their failure to submit statements of their assets and liabilities. | The suspension affects 32 National Assembly members, 50 members of the Punjab Assembly, 33 of the Sindh Assembly, 28 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and seven Balochistan Assembly members. Nine senators were also suspended, and the suspended members will not be able to participate in any parliamentary or provincial assembly proceedings until their memberships are restored. | Prominent political leaders who have been suspended i…
(2026-01-15). China calls for dialogue on Iran situation. ecns.cn At this critical juncture, he said, powers outside the region should facilitate dialogue rather than threaten the use of force, which would only dangerously escalate the situation.
(2026-01-16). IShowSpeed goes viral for 'first ever' Egypt pyramids livestream. newarab.com 
Popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed visited Egypt as part of his 'Speed does Africa' tour, becoming the first person to ever conduct a live broadcast from inside IShowSpeed's latest YouTube venture took him to the streets of Cairo, specifically the Khan el-Khalili area, where he interacted with locals, ate local delicacies and was introduced to several Egyptian traditions, such as the Tanoura dance. The YouTuber, also known by his name Darren Watkins, cruised down the River Nile, and…
(2026-01-16). Damage caused by Limpopo floods "catastrophic" – says President. sanews.gov.za Damage caused by Limpopo floods "catastrophic" – says President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. | The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, visited the Vhembe and Mopani Districts to assess the damage caused by the more than 400mm of rain that fell in the area. | "We have just seen the catastrophic damage that has been caused here. We started off in the Vheme District where we saw…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-16). Nadia Whittome exposes impossibility of student debt. thecanary.co 
Labour MP Nadia Whittome has taken to X to expose the crippling nature of the UK's student loan system. Despite being in the top 5% of UK earners, Whittome reveals that she has managed to pay off just £1,000 in six years of repayments. This situation highlights the persistent challenge posed by student loans in […] | By
(2026-01-16). Exclusive: Hamas says US must oblige Israel to move to phase two. newarab.com 
Speaking to The New Arab's Arabic edition, Hazem Qassem said Hamas was demanding that Washington "oblige the occupation" to complete phase one of the deal, arguing that recent US statements on launching the second phase must be translated into concrete steps on the ground. | Qassem descr…
(2026-01-16). Belarus, China confirm interest in stepping up cooperation in all areas. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov met with China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin. The parties took stock of cooperation in 2025 and gave a high assessment of the momentum in Belarus-China relations.
(2026-01-16). Businessmen warn NEPRA losing autonomy. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) acting President Muhammad Raza has expressed strong opposition to proposed amendments to the Nepra Act, 1997 and the Electricity Act, 1910, which indicate that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority may be placed under the administrative control of the Power Division. | Raza stated that the proposed amendments effectively strike at the very foundation of regulatory independence, which is a universally accepted principle for ensuring transparency, predictability and credibility in utility regulation. He cautioned that placing Nepra under the direct influen…
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Louis Theroux: The Settlers" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT36……
(2026-01-15). China's commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea. ecns.cn China on Friday sent a sea-launched rocket from the waters near the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of satellites into planned orbit."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 am (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission.
(2026-01-16). Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You can always tell how murderous the US empire is being from day to day from the expression on warmongering senator Lindsey Graham's face, and right now he looks like he just found his mother dead in the bathtub. | Earlier this month Graham
(2026-01-16). FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter as Attacks on Press Freedom Intensify Under Trump. scheerpost.com By Democracy Now! The FBI raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson this week and seized her electronic devices, part of a leak probe into a government contractor accused of mishandling classified government materials. Natanson has reported extensively on the Trump administration's changes to the federal bureaucracy, including mass layoffs of government workers. This comes amid a …
(2026-01-16). Britain cannot protect Ukraine with £200 million but will strengthen its military industry instead. infobrics.org Former British Defense Secretary says British military not strong enough to defend Ukraine.
(2026-01-16). Lukashenko signs decree on crypto banks, tokens. eng.belta.by On 16 January, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19 "On crypto banks and some issues of regulation in digital tokens".
(2026-01-16). UCU college strikes end with victories for several institutions across England. thecanary.co 
Three days of University and College Union (UCU)-led strikes at colleges across the country came to a climactic finish today, 16 January. The union staged walkouts on Wednesday 14 January, and on through Thursday and Friday. In total, staff at 17 colleges across England took part. The workers were taking a stand against further-education (FE) […] | By
(2026-01-16). Ceasefire Secured for Zaporizhzhia: Safety First. devdiscourse.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Friday it secured a critical agreement between Russia and Ukraine. This pact will enable the initiation of repairs on the last remaining backup power line to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
(2026-01-16). Municipal Elections, Union Budget and Future of Pune Real Estate. ummid.com The city you live in five years from now will depend on what happens when you vote, and what the budget gives us next month. Both count.
(2026-01-16). Chad says seven soldiers killed in clash at Sudanese border. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). Attacks in the Black Sea aim to destabilize relations between Russia and the Turkic world. strategic-culture.su The West and Ukraine continue to pursue a strategy of ethnic provocation against Russia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The rece…
(2026-01-16). Bonds, blockings and bans a massive new-year US shakeup for Pacific travel. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist From heavy visa bonds to suspended applications to straight-up travel bans, the United States has implemented or announced sweeping restrictions on Pacific travel in just the first two weeks of 2026. Confirmed on Thursday, Fiji is among a list of 75 countries for which the US will suspend the…
(2026-01-16). SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela. | "On-and-off showers and periods of rain are still expected today. The persistent rainfall over the Lowveld and escarpment of Mpumalanga is due to the tropical moisture," SAWS said on Friday. | With the soil being saturated, there is a high likelihood of severe impacts which can result in further widespread flooding, resulting in danger to life du…
(2026-01-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-16). Neoliberals need to wake up. China's fourth industrial revolution is imminent. thecanary.co 
Neoliberals in the West are asleep at the wheel. The ideology that public investment cannot drive growth means that China is hundreds of miles ahead in the drive towards the fourth industrial revolution (where AI and automation take a dominant role in the economy). While international coexistence should be the aim, Western nations risk being […] | By
(2026-01-16). Pakistan pushes for inclusive Yemen talks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has called for an "inclusive" political settlement of the "protracted" conflict in Yemen, warning that millions of people are suffering due to the collapse of basic services, and demanded the release of detained UN and relief personnel. | "We encourage all Yemeni stakeholders and regional partners to engage constructively towards an inclusive and durable political settlement that reflects the aspiration of all the Yemeni people and safeguards regional peace and stability," Ambassador Asim Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Wednesday. | Sp…
(2026-01-16). Every tenth car? How many electric vehicles will be in Belarus by 2030. eng.belta.by To date, 49,557 cars with green license plates are registered in the country, the enterprise said.
(2026-01-16). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activists rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-16). Jonathan Cook: A UK Jury's Right to Defy a Judge. consortiumnews.com Keir Starmer needs convictions to justify Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist group. In the Filton trial, the direct-action group's barrister explained how jurors pose a vital defence against government tyranny. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net My thanks to Craig Murray,…
(2026-01-16). China Is the Threat of a Good Example. dissidentvoice.org 
"Chinese-style modernization presents itself as a possible alternative path to the Western capitalist model, especially important for Global South countries that are seeking to break free from the shackles of colonization and imperialism. — The Editors, Monthly Review[i] China will join hands with all countries to explore ways to reform and improved global governance, working …
(2026-01-16). When an ICE Agent Shot Two Bullets Into Renee Good Through the Driver's Side Window, He Was Not Engaged in Self-Defense. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment) — Three images taken from videos of the slaying of Renee Nicole Good make it clear that she was not trying to run down an ICE agent when he shot her three times and killed her. | Videos taken by different people from various angles (see
(2026-01-16). South Africa to probe Iran's role in war games that angered US. newarab.com 
South Africa's defence minister has ordered an inquiry into reports of Iran's participation in navy exercises, apparently against the instructions of the president, the ministry said Friday. | The probe comes after the United States sharply criticised Local media reported President Cyril Ramaphosa had instructed the defence minister to withdraw the three Iranian warships from the drills, which came…
(2026-01-16). AIMIM to emerge as single largest party in Malegaon Corporation 2026: Exit Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is set to emerge as the single largest party in Malegaon where polling for the corporation election (MMC) was held today.
(2026-01-16). South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in jail for obstruction. ecns.cn A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in the first trial over charges including obstruction of arrest, according to a CCTV report on Friday.
(2026-01-16). The hidden cost of India's restriction on Bangladeshi visas. globalvoices.org 
Bangladeshi tourists and medical travellers are choosing other neighboring countries due to India's strict visa restrictionsOriginally published on PM Modi meeting with the Chief Adviser of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Muhammad Yunus at Bangkok, in Th…
(2026-01-16). Malir River Bridge completion scheduled for May 2026, CM Murad. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has officially set May 2026 as the final deadline for the completion of the Malir River Bridge. | The Chief Minister's directive came following an evaluation of the project's progress by a specialised team from the Planning and Development (P&D) Department, which also inspected the N-5 Murghi Khana bridge in Quaidabad to ensure regional connectivity standards are met. Previously, in December, the date set for the completion of the bridge was March 2026, but it has now been extended. | Technical briefings presented to the Sindh CM reveal that the project, valued at Rs. 3…
(2026-01-16). Yemen's Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister. aljazeera.com FM Shaya Mohsen Zindani named as new PM, as Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate control over Yemen's presidential body.
(2026-01-16). India, Nigeria Geo-Political, Economic and Cultural Similarities. ummid.com The geo-political, economic and cultural similarities that exist between India and Nigeria present a great opportunity for each of them to benefit from the other's strengths.
(2026-01-16). Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world? aljazeera.com Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.
(2026-01-16). Traditional Dai medicine's gentle solution for neck and back pain. ecns.cn "My neck hurts so much I can't even turn my head. Patches and massages didn't work. Can you help?" said Mr. Wang, 48, who came into our clinic in December with severe neck pain.
(2026-01-16). Glendale, WI, January 17, 2026: Weekly Stand for Democracy Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
North Port Washington Road & West Silver Spring Drive, Glendale at 6 P.M. |
(2026-01-16). Residents confront loss and uncertainty after Aleppo clashes. newarab.com 
In the heart of the If anything, the neighbourhood now resembles a newspaper image of a massive explosion, with homes partially or completely destroyed, windows shat…
(2026-01-16). Belarus, Qatar aim to develop investment cooperation, tourism. eng.belta.by Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International | Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic, noted that | today marks a very symbolic date in the history of bilateral relations…
(2026-01-16). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-16). GenesisArbit reviews: Why do investments work. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Evening star rising: Girlhood in the Aeta heartlands of the Philippines. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Keeara Ofren The lives of children will always tell the past and future of any community. My colleague Estelle and I will never forget the day we met Ximena*. Last month, I lived alongside the Aeta community of the Philippines, observed their daily lives and human rights issues in the area. Life…
(2026-01-16). Mahmood Khan Achakzai appointed Opposition Leader in National Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been formally appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan's National Assembly, ending a vacancy that had persisted since August 7. | National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf representatives Barrister Gohar and Chief Whip of the Opposition Aamir Dogar to his chamber to collect the official notification. | The Speaker handed over the opposition leader's notification to Barrister Gohar. | Notification announcing Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as Opposition Leader in the National Assembl…
(2026-01-16). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the more than R170 million investment by the African Pioneer Group for the Sandy Point Harbour fishmeal plant, located at St Helena Bay, in the Western Cape. | The plant produces a range of fish products for local and export markets. | "This facility is so much more than an expansion of processing capacity. It is a strategic intervention in the small pelagic value chain that strengthens domestic beneficiation, enhances operational efficiency, and positions South Africa…
(2026-01-16). Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis. portside.org Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis |
(2026-01-16). EU Aviation Regulator Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran's Turbulent Airspace. devdiscourse.com The European Union's aviation regulator recommended on Friday that airlines in the bloc avoid using Iranian airspace, citing escalating tensions due to Tehran's violent response to protests and potential U.S. intervention.
(2026-01-16). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-16). Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning. sanews.gov.za Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. | According to the department, ongoing rainfall and strong inflows have caused 14 out of 19 monitored dams to exceed 100% capacity, with several of these structures operating well above their full supply levels. | "This presents a tangible safety risk to communities, infrastructure, and recreational users in proximity to these dams." | This announcement follows a visit from President Cyril Ramaphos…
(2026-01-16). Former UK Conservative lawmaker Jenrick defects to Reform. newarab.com 
Former Jenrick joins at least a dozen prominent Conservatives who have joined Reform, which, before an election due in 2029, is ahead of both Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives in opinion polls. | "The two main parties are rotten," Jenrick told a ne…
(2026-01-16). Awami Theatre Festival 2026 to begin in Karachi on January 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the return of its annual Awami Theatre Festival, which will run from January 22 to February 15, 2026, featuring a month-long programme of free theatrical performances in multiple regional languages. | The announcement was made at a press conference held at Haseena Moin Hall, where Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah outlined the scope and objectives of the festival alongside Vice President and senior actor Munawar Saeed, Chairman of the Drama Committee Shehzad Raza Naqvi, and Secretary Ejaz Farooqi. | View this post on Instagram | Mr Shah said the 25-…
(2026-01-16). France deploys troops to Greenland amid U.S. annexation threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is sending military forces to Greenland to participate in Operation Arctic Endurance, a joint exercise with Denmark, in response to escalating U.S. threats to seize the Arctic territory. Macron stated on X that the deployment, requested by Denmark, has already begun with about 15 mountain infantry soldiers, and will soon be reinforced with land, air, and naval assets to safeguard European interests. He described the move as a stand against "forces of destabilization" and a warning that global peace is under threat, emphasizing that Europe faces "adv…
(2026-01-16). Global tech partnerships highlighted at major tech show. ecns.cn Chinese technology companies are enhancing collaboration and partnerships with global technology leaders in the age of AI, a trend that executives said will better support global development and shared benefits.
(2026-01-16). Leverage BRICS for Industrialisation, Trade, Africa Urged. infobrics.org Experts in political economy and media have urged African countries to strategically engage with leading emerging economies, better known as BRICS, to achieve concrete industrialisation, boost intra-African trade and reduce dependency on foreign economies…
(2026-01-16). Son of last Shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, Jan 16 – Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Friday urged the international community to ramp up pressure on the Iranian government to help protesters overthrow clerical rule, even as a deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled demonstrations.Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's toppled shah, held a news conference in Washington D.C. on Friday morning to call for political, economic and military pressure on Tehran.
(2026-01-16). Is Canada's 'warming' just politically driven data corruption? onlineopinion.com.au If Canada's temperature data is wrong, how much climate policy rests on a statistical artefact – and why were obvious errors brushed aside?
(2026-01-16). Palestinian political prisoners in Italy: Anan Yaeesh, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh face sentencing; hearing on the detention of the Palestinian 7. samidoun.net 
Friday, 16 January marks an important day for several Palestinian political prisoners in Italy, with a sentencing hearing in the case of Anan Yaeesh, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh in L'Aquila, simultaneous with a hearing on the detention of Mohammad Hannoun, Ra'ed Dawoud, Yasser Elasaly, Raed Al-Salahat, Reyad Albustanji, Khalil Abu Deiah and Adel Abu …
(2026-01-16). ICE Shooting After Takeover of Minneapolis Renews Debate on Qualified Immunity. capitalbnews.org 
Minneapolis entered January with unusually mild weather and a sense of calm, but that was shattered two days later when a federal immigration officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. Less than 24 hours later, a man and woman in Portland, Oregon, were shot and wounded by Customs and Border Protection agents. As immigration crackdowns …
(2026-01-15). 20-year-old Chinese influencer found stranded on streets of Cambodia returns home. ecns.cn A 20-year-old Chinese influencer previously found living on the streets in Cambodia has returned to China, her family confirmed Thursday.
(2026-01-16). Beijing hosts ice lantern art festival to boost immersive cultural tourism. ecns.cn The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival opened in Beijing Thursday. The festival is themed "Legends of Longqing Gorge: A Tribute to the Classics," looking back on four decades of ice-and-snow cultural tourism development.
(2026-01-16). What patients should know about podiatry services in hospital. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). US Withdraws from UN Agencies, India Can Step in. ummid.com Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("One Earth, One Family, One Future"), India can amplify Southern priorities with inclusivity and balance.
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Antisemitism, extremism and the case for a cautious Royal Commission. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Monona, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Gomselmash eyes new assembly facilities in China, CIS. eng.belta.by Gomselmash Director General Vitaly Sheleg shared with journalists the prospects for creating new assembly plants to produce agro-industrial machinery.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Francisco: Stop ICE Terror and End War on Venzuela. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Unite tower crane workers at Wolffkran take strike action over three years of stagnant pay. thecanary.co 
Unite have announced that tower crane operators employed by industry giant Wolffkran will begin strike action. The workers are taking a stand against three years of stagnant pay. As a consequence, construction work will likely come to a halt on building sites across the UK unless the world-leading German company comes back with a better […] | By
(2026-01-16). Volfovich describes situation at Belarus' borders. eng.belta.by "We saw the drills recently conducted by the Americans at the training | ground in Pabradƒó [in Lithuania]. A unit of 900 personnel located 15 km | from the border," said Aleksandr Volfovich.
(2026-01-16). ICE Puts All of Us in Danger. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis — a city long enriched by immigrants and now under assault from thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents. Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was driving alongside her wife, Becca. They were observing an ICE raid
(2026-01-16). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Announcing the Infiltrators Database. indybay.org The No Trace Project has launched a new tool: the Infiltrators Database, a database of cases of long-term infiltrators employed by authorities in the 21st century.
(2026-01-16). More than half of Colombia's governors rebel over emergency vice tax hike. colombiareports.com More than half of Colombia's governors said Thursday that they will not comply with an emergency decree that increased taxes on alcohol and tobacco to fill the national government's $4.3 billion (COP16 trillion) budget gap. Following a meeting that was organized by the National Federation of Departments, 17 of the 32 governors decided that they …
(2026-01-16). Sunday 4/5: Shut Down Drone Warfare Spring Action in New Mexico (4/5-4/11). indybay.org Holloman Air Force Base, Southern New Mexico | (The largest drone training base in the U.S.
(2026-01-16). Starlink's Battle: Navigating Iran's Digital Crackdown. devdiscourse.com Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, is emerging as a crucial player in Iran as the country navigates a crackdown on dissent. As Iran imposes internet blackouts, Starlink has become a lifeline for protesters, enabling them to document and share videos of government crackdowns.
(2026-01-16). Ice core repository opens in Antarctica to preserve climate history. ecns.cn European researchers began operating the first global repository of mountain ice cores in Antarctica on Wednesday, aiming to preserve irreplaceable climate records as global warming accelerates glacier melt.
(2026-01-16). Setareh Ghandehari on ICE Violence, Jon Schleuss on Pittsburgh Paper Shutdown. fair.org 
(2026-01-16). After snooker, Saudi sets sights on darts with 'golden bullseye'. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia is ready to host a The Saudi Arabia will make its own mark on…
(2026-01-16). Muppet South East water boss set for £400k bonus despite HUGE failings. thecanary.co 
The boss of South East Water (SEW) is set to take home a £400k bonus, despite massive failings spanning several years. Hinton has been running — or failing to run — the water company since 2020. Earlier this week, the same muppet peddled bullshit about the shitshow of a company needing to increase bills, despite […] | By
(2026-01-16). Ukraine's new defense minister admits budgetary and manpower problems. infobrics.org According to Mikhail Fedorov, Ukraine needs to realistically understand its current problems.
(2026-01-16). Zou Jiayi assumes office as AIIB president. ecns.cn China's former Vice Minister of Finance Zou Jiayi on Friday formally took office as president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and chair of its Board of Directors, according to a statement released by the bank.
(2026-01-16). China's quantum warfare weapons; 'rising star' quits US: 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. Chinese military says it is developing over 10 quantum warfare weapons…
(2026-01-15). PBOC cuts rates on targeted monetary tools. ecns.cn Zou added that the minimum down payment ratio for loans to purchase commercial properties will be lowered to 30 percent to help reduce inventory in the commercial real estate market.
(2026-01-16). Daria Egereva fought for Indigenous voices at the U.N. Now she's in a Russian jail. grist.org Russian authorities have detained an Indigenous climate advocate, accusing her of participating in a terrorist organization in what international observers are calling "retribution" for her United Nations advocacy on behalf of Indigenous peoples. | Daria Egereva, an Indigenous Selkup woman from the city of Tomsk in western Siberia, has been involved in international advocacy at the United Nations for several years and has been a co-chair of the
(2026-01-16). Witkoff lays out conditions for deal with Iran, warns alternative. al-monitor.com The US Middle East envoy has said he favors a diplomatic resolution of tensions with Iran rather than military action, in line with the president's recent remarks, but the threat of military escalation remains.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Rafael: ICE OUT! Free America Overpass Protest Banner Against Fascism. indybay.org San Rafael Pedestrian Overpass | 800 Belle Avenue | San Rafael, CA, 94903 | Park on Belle Avenue and safely cross the street at the crosswalk to access the ramp up to the pedestrian walkway.
(2026-01-16). Roaming Charges: What a Fool Believes. counterpunch.org 
It's revolting, but hardly surprising, that a woman (Kristi Noem) who thought bragging about the time she shot her puppy in the head for disobeying a command and dumped its body in a gravel quarry would advance her political career, also thinks it's entirely justified to shoot a mother of three in the head for "disobeying" confusing commands from her ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). Government sets Ofsted on Bristol school after Palestine row. thecanary.co 
The government has set school regulator Ofsted on a Bristol school that dared to listen to parents and teachers who didn't want a genocide-supporting MP lecturing their kids. The punitive move comes immediately after Keir Starmer told MPs: We will be holding to account those who prevented this visit to this school. A planned visit […] | By
(2026-01-16). Astronauts return after first medical evacuation. tribune.com.pk 
Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history. | A video feed from NASA showed the capsule carrying American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui land off the coast of San Diego at 12: 41 am (0841 GMT). | "On behalf of SpaceX and NASA, welcome home," mission control told the crew moments after landing. | "It's so good to be home, with deep gratitude to the teams that got us there and back," Cardman replied.
(2026-01-16). Public health collapsing as COVID pandemic enters its 7th year. wsws.org The systematic dismantling of public health services in the United States, including childhood vaccinations that have saved millions of lives, is a historic crime committed by the US ruling elite.
(2026-01-15). Int'l research team develops damage-free etching technique for optoelectronic semiconductors. ecns.cn An international research team has developed a "self-etching" technique to process soft and unstable ionic crystal lattice semiconductors.By tuning the halogens in these etched regions, researchers can design pixel-like units with adjustable emission color and brightness, a crucial step toward miniaturized and efficient optoelectronic devices.
(2026-01-16). Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time, SANA says. al-monitor.com Jan 16 (Reuters) – Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree affirming the rights of the Kurdish Syrians, formally recognising their language and restoring citizenship to all Kurdish Syrians, state news agency SANA reported on Friday.Sharaa's decree came after fierce clashes that broke out last week in the northern city of Aleppo, leaving at least 23 people dead, according to Syria's health ministry, and forced more than 150,000 to flee the two Kurdish-run pockets of the city.The clashes ended after Kurdish fighters withdrew.
(2026-01-16). US may lose its voting right in United Nations. ummid.com The United States (USA) is at the risk of losing its voting right in the United Nations (UN) because of non-payment of its dues.
(2026-01-16). Trump tempers threats, Iran for halting protester executions. al-monitor.com President Trump said the canceled Iranian executions "had a big impact" on his decision-making regarding a military response.
(2026-01-16). China provides 20 million yuan in humanitarian aid to Thailand. ecns.cn China has provided 20 million yuan (about $2.87 million) in humanitarian aid to Thailand to support people affected by the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
(2026-01-16). Yemen prosecutor seeking to investigate STC head for 'treason'. newarab.com 
The committee will investigate several allegations against al-Zubaidi, including "high treason with the intent to undermine the independence of the republic", "forming an armed gang", "committing murders against…
(2026-01-16). Trump's Military Spending Plan Scheme Would Require a $6 Trillion Tax Hike. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump started 2026 by announcing a plan to increase annual military spending by $600 billion for next year — meaning that the military budget would reach a total of $1.5 trillion. This plan could apparently be financed by another huge jump in import taxes (tariffs). I say "apparently" since it's not clear that Trump
(2026-01-16). House GOP Bill Would Roll Back Key Protections in US Chemical Safety Law. truthout.org In a widely anticipated move, House Republicans released a draft bill that would roll back several provisions in the nation's premier chemical safety law with the stated goal of bolstering manufacturing and innovation. The bill would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a federal law under which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates chemicals to make sure human and… |
(2026-01-16). Retail trade in Belarus up by 6.6% in 2025. eng.belta.by In 2025 retail trade in Belarus totaled Br102.9 billion, up by 6.6% from the same period of last year in comparable prices.
(2026-01-16). Big cargo drone aces elevated test flight>. ecns.cn A new large cargo drone model successfully completed a transprovincial test flight over plateau regions, demonstrating its ability to operate in extreme high-altitude conditions, its developer said.
(2026-01-16). Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The Trump administration issuedfresh sanctions on Friday further targeting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and the transfer of oil products, weapons and other so-called dual-use equipment that it said helped fund the group.The action targets 21 individuals and entities as well as one vessel, including some alleged front companies in Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, the U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control said in a statement.
(2026-01-16). To understand why climate disinformation is so persistent, look at how the denial propaganda movement actually works. wattsupwiththat.com If there is one particular angle we should never overlook when it comes to rhetoric from the political liberal Left — either in the climate issue or elsewhere — it's their incredible degree of psychological projection. Call this out at every available opportunity by shaming them with it, and they might begin to self-censor their utterly embarrassingly irrational assertions — to everyone's benefit, including their own.
(2026-01-16). Ronaldo shines, but Al-Nassr Vs Al-Hilal SPL match went other way. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr suffered another setback after it was defeated by Al Hilal in the SPL 25/26 Group Match played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-16). Belarus' students win ten medals at academic excellence competition in Almaty. eng.belta.by Belarusian schoolchildren won 10 medals at the XXI International Zhautykov Olympiad. The competition took place in Almaty on 10-15 January.
(2026-01-16). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-16). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-16). Investigative committees of Belarus, Russia to strengthen cooperation. eng.belta.by The heads of the Investigative Committees of Belarus and Russia discussed ways to improve the effectiveness of criminal investigations and strengthen security within the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2026-01-16). ICE Arresting U.S. Citizens, Using Banned Chokeholds: Explosive ProPublica Report. democracynow.org 
A new investigation by ProPublica finds over 40 cases of immigration agents using potentially fatal chokeholds and other moves that can cut off breathing. "These arrests are playing out around the country, and often in full view of cameras and witnesses," says ProPublica reporter Nicole Foy. She also reports that at least 170 U.S. citizens have been arrested by immigration agents.
(2026-01-16). Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan discuss joint Islamic defense alliance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are in discussions to establish a joint defense alliance, signaling a potential shift in regional security dynamics, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan confirmed that talks are underway among the three countries, stressing the need for greater regional trust and cooperation to address shared security challenges, while noting that no formal agreement has yet been signed.His remarks follow disclosures by Pakistan's Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Harraj, who told Reuters that a draft trilat…
(2026-01-16). Trump's EPA is taking itself out of the regulation game. grist.org 
In the 55 years since its founding under President Richard Nixon, the Environmental Protection Agency has been a regulatory pendulum, swinging between stringent and lax control of air pollution. Under Democratic presidents, the agency tends to clamp down on emissions from cars and smokestacks. Under Republicans, it tends to give automakers and the manufacturing sector more flexibility. | When President Donald Trump returned to office last year, climate experts expected him to tilt the balance toward industry as he did in his first term, continuing the ping-pong of the last few decades. | Instead, his EPA is go…
(2026-01-16). Kurdish group claims armed actions in Iran to defend protesters. newarab.com 
An Iranian Kurdish separatist group in Iraq said it has launched attacks on Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard in recent days in retaliation for Members of the Kurdistan Freedom Party, or PAK, have "played a role in the protests through both financial support and armed operations to defend protesters when needed," Jwansher Rafati, a PAK representative, told The Associated Press on Thursday. | Iranian media has previously accused the group and other Kurdish facti…
(2026-01-16). Eugene Doyle: Iran in the vortex — what's really going on and the 'invisible hand' of Israel? asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle If you want to understand what's going on in Iran, abandon what the Persians invented centuries ago: Manichaeism. We use the term today to denote political framing which is simplistic, black-and-white, two-dimensional — a world of Angels (us) and Demons (them). This article recognises multiple perspectives, including those of an activist…
(2026-01-16). Collapsing crane kills 32 people on train in Thailand. wsws.org Despite the claims of government officials, nothing will be done to address safety in Thailand's construction industry.
(2026-01-16). Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February. sanews.gov.za Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February | The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department's Second Chance Programme. | Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite selected subjects and improve their results during the May/June 2026 examination sitting. | "Not achieving the desired outcome in the NSC examinations does not define a learner's future. The Second Chance Programme is a clear demonstr…
(2026-01-16). Wednesday 1/21: May Day Strong 2026: Organizing Webinar for Nationwide Workers Over Billionaires Protests. indybay.org Online organizing kickoff for May Day protests | Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/register…
(2026-01-16). Taiwan Seeks Strategic AI Role in U.S. Trade Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan aims to position itself as a strategic artificial intelligence partner of the United States following a trade agreement that cuts tariffs and commits billions of dollars in new Taiwanese investment in the U.S. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the deal reflects a shared vision of deepening high-tech cooperation, particularly in semiconductors and AI. The …
(2026-01-16). Chinese commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea for IoT constellation. ecns.cn China launched a group of satellites from the waters near its eastern Shandong Province on Friday morning.
(2026-01-16). Digital Lending and the Future of Global Financial Inclusion. moderndiplomacy.eu Having access to credit is what shapes our everyday life more than most financial indicators. It defines how easily a household can take care of unexpected costs, whether a small business can restock inventory, or whether a worker can get through an unforeseeable month without missing any important payments. Still, affordable credit remains out of …
(2026-01-16). The richest 1% just used an entire year's worth of carbon in around one week of 2026. thecanary.co 
The global richest 1% have already emitted their share of carbon for the entire 2026 year and it's only the beginning of January, according to a report from Oxfam. Meanwhile, the richest 0.1% used all their yearly carbon budget on the 3rd of January. 'Pollutocrat day' The consumption and investment of the super rich has […] | By
(2026-01-16). Scrap the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism 2026 Bill. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance opposes the Anthony Albanese government's Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026.
(2026-01-16). Mahmood slams Maccabi ban on same day their thugs assault Palestinians. thecanary.co 
On 14 January, home secretary Shabana Mahmood denounced, once again, the excellent decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match in Birmingham in October 2025. On the same day, those same supporters of the 'Israeli' football club revealed themselves as the thugs they are. It wouldn't be the first time. Outright thuggery […] | By
(2026-01-16). New York City workers urge broadening strike of 15,000 striking nurses. wsws.org Thousands of workers around the world have registered their support for the New York City nurses strike, which reached its fifth day on Friday.
(2026-01-16). Trump's Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic. portside.org Trump's Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic |
(2026-01-16). Governments advance universal digital identification, mass surveillance and censorship. wsws.org Major Western governments are coordinating the implementation of universal digital IDs and surveillance frameworks to abolish online anonymity and monitor political dissent under the guise of child safety.
(2026-01-16). Qatar fashion show postponed on regional security concerns. newarab.com 
The Organisers said the decision to delay the show was taken "out of an abundance of caution" to prioritise the safety of designers, talent, partners, media and guests, while ensuring a high-quality…
(2026-01-16). Oshkosh, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Turmoil in Uganda: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Taken Amid Election Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic escalation of Uganda's fraught political landscape, Bobi Wine, the country's opposition leader, has allegedly been taken by the army. His party claims an army helicopter landed at his residence and forcibly removed him amid a tense electoral atmosphere.
(2026-01-16). India-Russia Relations and the Changing Global Equations. infobrics.org India's relations with Russia have been built on a strong foundation of strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and political trust for decades…
(2026-01-16). Mahmoud Khalil: The Trump Administration Aims to "Make an Example Out of Me" truthout.org A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered the Trump administration a victory in its efforts to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, opening the door for his rearrest. Khalil was a graduate student at Columbia University when he was arrested in March and detained for months. He missed the birth of his son, Deen, while in detention. "The Trump administration is trying everything in its… |
(2026-01-15). China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang (right) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on witnessing the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents following their talks on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-01-16). PSX consolidation extends into 6th session. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Thursday as consolidation in equities stretched into a sixth consecutive session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing lower amid volatile trading and weak market breadth. | The index settled slightly above 181,450, down about 1,110 points, after swinging sharply between the intra-day high of 183,718 and low of 180,784. "Market momentum stayed muted as rising geopolitical tensions cast a long shadow over investor sentiment," noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd (AHL). "Escalating uncertainty in the Middle East kept participan…
(2026-01-16). Madhya Pradesh: The System Operating Without Accountability. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is facing a harsh reality these days. Even the most basic needs of common people are not safe anymore.
(2026-01-16). Why regulation alone won't fix early childhood quality and safety. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-16). Be The Sky – An Interview with Tenzin Choegyal. indybay.org Audio interview with Tibetan musician and performer Tenzin Choegyal on his new album (2025) with Philip Glass titled "Be The Sky." This interview was originally broadcast on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org in December, 2025.
(2026-01-16). Modi, Mamata Battle in Bengal is Not Political Alone. ummid.com What is happening in West Bengal during the last few days is more than RSS and BJP, the Saffron Ecosystem, simply trying to set a political narrative.
(2026-01-16). Asteroid 2005 UK1 to fly within 0.08 AU of Earth Today. ummid.com Asteroid 2005 UK1, nicknamed nickname planet killer because of its huge size, will fly within 0.08 astronomical units AU, or sun-Earth distances) of Earth today i.e. Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-16). East Palestine, Ohio residents report long-term health problems from 2023 Norfolk Southern rail disaster. wsws.org Following a massive derailment in February 2023, the railroad and government released 1.1 million pounds of toxic chemicals from the train in a bid to reopen the tracks as quickly as possible.
(2026-01-16). Zionist extremists say they're 'mainstream', and that's the problem. thecanary.co 
New York's state attorney general has ordered far-right Zionist group Betar USA to stop its violent activities. In response, the extremists insisted they represent "mainstream Zionism". The thing is, that's precisely the problem. 'Instigating or encouraging violence' Betar hasn't just been giving the Trump administration the names of pro-Palestinian individuals in the hope that it […] | By
(2026-01-16). Appleton, January 24, 2026: Winter Walks for Democracy! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-16). Artificial Intelligence an Asset, not a Substitute to Media. ummid.com Highlighting the possibilities and concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating all walks of life in the world, senior analyst and columnist Asad Mirza said that AI is a tool for journalism, not a substitute.
(2026-01-16). India-Russia Trade Ties: Official Says 300 Products Hold Huge Potential for Indian Exporters. infobrics.org At present, India's exports of these goods to Russia stand at $1.7 billion, as against Russia's $37.4 billion in imports…
(2026-01-16). Is there a need for a renewed theory of fascism? indybay.org New practices of solidarity are needed. For the catastrophic trends will continue: forest fires, floods, drought, supply shortages due to transport disruptions. People, their possessions, and infrastructure are under threat. Governments are not providing sufficient help, & insurance companies are shirking their obligations. A new common will is needed to drive ecological renewal & solidarity.
(2026-01-16). Caitlin Johnstone: Just Read Lindsey Graham's Face. consortiumnews.com Lindsey Graham's long face is encouraging. Maybe war with Iran really has been put off for the time being. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley You can always tell how murderous the U.S. empire is being from…
(2026-01-16). Region on the brink of chaos. Iran crisis escalates as UN Security Council sounds alarm. eng.belta.by At the request of the United States, the UN Security Council held a | meeting on the situation in Iran on 15 January. Previously, the United | States had called on Iranians to protest and "seize government | buildings" while U.S. President Donald Trump stated that "help is on the…
(2026-01-16). Nick Faldo's Heartfelt Journey Back Home. devdiscourse.com Nick Faldo, the esteemed six-time major golf champion, has successfully returned home following preventive open-heart surgery in the United States. The 68-year-old had the procedure to repair an enlarged aorta, ensuring his health and readiness for future endeavors.
(2026-01-16). JOHN KIRIAKOU: Unabated US Prisoner Abuse. consortiumnews.com Guards are leaving federal inmates in restraints for hours and even, in dozens of cases, as long as a week. That's just the latest finding on abuses pervading the system. By John Kiriakou Special to Consortium News I'm a…
(2026-01-16). Supreme Court to Weigh In on Bayer's Controversial Weedkiller Litigation. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from agrochemical giant Bayer to block state lawsuits that claim its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.
(2026-01-16). son confident Iran rulers to fall as Trump holds off. al-monitor.com The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest.Reza Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the Washington area, has presented himself as leader of the opposition as the cleric-run state ruthlessly represses mass protests."The Islamic republic will fall ⚪ not if, but when," Pahlavi told a news conference in Washington.
(2026-01-16). JEE Main 2026: No exam for West Bengal students on January 23. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said the students of West Bengal appearing in JEE Main 2026 on January 23, 2026 will be allotted different slots.
(2026-01-16). Victory on Starvation's Edge: Palestine Action Strikers Shame the UK, Echoing Bobby Sands' Unbroken Will. counterpunch.org 
In a defiant stand that has shaken the corridors of British power, the imprisoned activists of Palestine Action have suspended their grueling hunger strike after forcing a major concession from the UK government. As of January 14, 2026 the last holdouts, including Heba Muraisi after 73 days without food, Kamran Ahmed at 66 days, and
(2026-01-16). Trump is trying to kill clean energy. The market has other plans. grist.org A year ago, Donald Trump assumed the presidency for a second time and immediately got to work dismantling the climate progress that Joe Biden's administration had made. Among other sweeping efforts, the White House
(2026-01-16). Japan's 2026 Strategy vs. Beijing's Disinformation. thinktank.pk In a January 16, 2026, opinion piece published by the Global Times, titled "Three questions for Japan tear away its mask of a 'peaceful country'," the Chinese state-affiliated outlet accuses Japan of hypocrisy in its security policies. The article, attributed to "Zhong Sheng" (a pseudonym often used for People's Daily commentaries), criticizes Japanese Prime Minister …
(2026-01-16). Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out as New Ruling Could Lead to His Rearrest, Deportation. democracynow.org 
A federal appeals court on Thursday delivered the Trump administration a victory in its efforts to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, opening the door for his rearrest. Khalil was a graduate student at Columbia University when he was arrested in March and detained for months. He missed the birth of his son, Deen, while in detention. "The Trump administration is trying everything in its power to come after me, to put the full weight of the government to actually make an example out of me," Khalil tells Democracy Now! "The U.S. government has not brought a shred of evidence that I broke a…
(2026-01-16). It's Dangerous To Overestimate the Left's Strength. portside.org It's Dangerous To Overestimate the Left's Strength |
(2026-01-16). The EuroChem — Maire Case: A Stress Test for the New Global Legal Reality. moderndiplomacy.eu The dispute between Italy's engineering major Maire Group and Russia's EuroChem Severo-Zapad-2, part of the Swiss-based fertilizer producer EuroChem, has long since ceased to be a conventional argument over a single engineering, procurement and construction contract. It has become something more consequential: a case study in how legal fragmentation and geopolitical rupture can turn a …
(2026-01-16). Canada-China Strategic Reset. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada and China are moving toward a new strategic partnership that could deliver what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described as "historic" gains by leveraging complementary economic strengths. Speaking during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Carney emphasized cooperation in agriculture, energy, finance, and agri-food sectors. The visit marked the first by a Canadian …
(2026-01-16). Pakistan seeks clarity after US halts immigrant visa processing. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad on Thursday sought further details from Washington after the United States suspended the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, but hoped the move is temporary. | Reacting to the US decision on immigrant visas, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan had taken note of "brief statements by the US State Department on their social media handle about the internal review of processing immigrant visas only". | He stressed that Islamabad was in contact with US authorities to ascertain further details, describing the situation as "an evolving news sto…
(2026-01-16). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-16). Belarus could see its first crypto bank within six months. eng.belta.by The first crypto bank may appear in Belarus in six months, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Aleksandr Yegorov said while commenting on the head of state's Decree No.19 "On crypto banks and some issues of regulation in digital tokens."
(2026-01-16). Seeds of Revolt: Iran's Economic Collapse and Inflation. counterpunch.org 
The recent protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, mainly in Tehran, when shopkeepers and bazaar merchants started closing their businesses and marching in the streets. The immediate trigger was the sharp fall of Iran's currency (the rial) to historic lows and rapidly rising inflation, which made basic goods increasingly unaffordable for large sections
(2026-01-16). 'We are not afraid' of diplomatic clash with US: Rodriguez. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). British kangaroo courts continue embarrassing themselves with Kneecap terror trial farce. thecanary.co 
Irish rappers Kneecap are back in court, as Labour continue to pursue Liam àìg àì hAnnaidh on terror charges for waving a naughty flag. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) continues to act like an errant schoolboy making up excuses for not getting his homework in on time. You'd think six months would be sufficient to […] | By
(2026-01-16). Belarus, Azerbaijan sign agreement on mutual recognition of driver's licenses. eng.belta.by The heads of the law enforcement agencies of the two countries signed an agreement on the mutual recognition of driver's licenses and a protocol on cooperation between the two countries' interior ministries for 2026-2028.
(2026-01-16). "All That's Left of You" : Oscar-Shortlisted Film Traces Palestinian Family's Love & Loss Since 1948. democracynow.org 
All That's Left of You is a new feature film that looks at 70 years of Palestinian history through the lens of one family's experience over three generations. Democracy Now! speaks with Palestinian American director and actress Cherien Dabis, who says the film is about "looking for meaning in grief and choosing humanity even in the most difficult of circumstances, which Palestinians have done and do every single day."…
(2026-01-16). AI Enthusiasm Boosts Wall Street Amid Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com In a volatile trading session on Friday, key Wall Street indexes saw gains thanks to a reignited enthusiasm for AI and chip stocks. However, this positive shift was countered by ongoing economic uncertainties stemming from Federal Reserve interest rate strategies and geopolitical issues.
(2026-01-16). AI risks 'mass unemployment' in London: mayor. tribune.com.pk 
London mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday joined the chorus of warnings on the impact of artificial intelligence for jobs, saying that the UK capital risks "an era of mass unemployment". | The Labour mayor's comments are to be included in a London speech late Thursday outlining the opportunities and risks posed by AI. | With the UK capital home to a large number of finance, professional services and creative jobs, London is "at the sharpest edge of change", Khan was to say according to excerpts of the speech sent to media. | Khan will point also to "huge potential benefits" of the technology if | used responsibly, a…
(2026-01-16). BBC Fact-Checking Show More or Less Gets its Climate Facts Wrong Again. wattsupwiththat.com If More or Less is going to brave the politically treacherous waters of climate change science, it needs to up its game, start examining all the data and stop giving an easy, unquestioning ride to those with an obvious Net Zero fantasy narrative to promote.
(2026-01-15). Denmark rebuts Trump's Greenland security claims. ecns.cn There are no Chinese warships operating around Greenland and no significant Chinese investments in the region, Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, as he countered United States' threats to seize the Arctic island.
(2026-01-16). Kazakhstan, Africa, CIS: Gomselmash expands export geography. eng.belta.by Gomselmash Director General Vitaly Sheleg spoke to journalists about the company's export priorities for the near future.
(2026-01-16). Balochistan road crashes kill three, leave over ten injured. tribune.com.pk 
Two road accidents in Balochistan on Friday left three people dead and more than ten others injured. | Loralai Accident | In the Loralai district, near Sihnar Bridge at Sanda Mor in the Mekhtar area, a high-speed collision between a car and a motorcycle killed two brothers instantly. Rescue and police sources said the brothers were returning home after a day's work when the car struck them. | Witnesses described the scene as "heart-wrenching," with grief and anger among family members and residents. Rescue teams transferred the bodies to Teaching Hospital Loralai for post-mortem before handing them over to the…
(2026-01-16). Fact Check: Plundering of Somnath and other Hindu temples. ummid.com Temple destructions in ancient and medieval India were not primarily a religious phenomenon.
(2026-01-16). Republican Head Of New Hampshire House Education Policy Committee Says She Wants 'Segregated Schools' In Group Chat. newsone.com 
(2026-01-16). Clearly Membered Societies Among the Nonprimate Vertebrate Animals. independentmediainstitute.org The following is an excerpt of an article that was originally published in the Animal Behaviour. Click here to read the full article. The authors of this special issue present concise descriptions of a selection of vertebrates forming 'societies', in the specific sense of long-lasting, clear-cut groups. More specifically, the members must distinguish one another …
(2026-01-16). Ramadan 2026: List of Imams to lead Taraweeh at Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com The Presidency of The Two Holy Mosques today i.e. January 13, 2026 released the list of 7 Imams who will lead the Taraweeh Prayers at the Grand Mosque at Makkah (Masjid al Haram) during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447H.
(2026-01-16). Europe boosts military presence in Greenland. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-16). $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Ford worker, identified as Thomas Sabula, recently made headlines after heckling Donald Trump during his visit to the Ford Plant Tour in Michigan, prompting the US President to flip the employee off and mutter a slur at him. A GoFundMe page titled "TJ Sabula is a patriot!!" raised over $400,000 after news circulated that Sabula was suspended from his job when he shouted at Trump, "pedophile protector," and flipped him off, which caused the viral video of the US President snapping back at the worker. $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump: This is TJ Sabula, the Ford autowo…
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/31: Reparations for African People: a critical question for our times. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist Church, 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley…
(2026-01-16). ICE terror on the Black community. workers.org 
As the new year begins, so has the continued repression by the capitalist state. Against the will of the people, the state has once again unleashed ICE [Immigration Customs Enforcement] thugs to kidnap and murder migrants and even their allies. This was on full display with the state-sanctioned murder of . . . |
(2026-01-16). US threatens funding freeze over Palestine UN bid and ICC action. newarab.com 
The United States said on Thursday it would withhold 10 percent of its funding to the United Nations and its agencies if Palestine secures full UN membership or if the The move comes amid sustained international scrutiny of Under a nearly 500-page funding package for 2026, cited by The Jerusalem Post, Washington has made…
(2026-01-16). Montello, WI, January 16, 2026: People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Fire from Shadows: Tareq Baconi's Memoir. counterpunch.org 
Now that the current US administration has taken us to a whole new dimension of global chaos—where even a nominal respect for treaties among sovereign nations is consigned to mass detention centers—why the hell should anybody bother to read one more personal memoir? OK, this one is by a queer Palestinian; that's significant. But this
(2026-01-16). The Absurdity and Barbarity of the "Immigration Debate" : Breaking Free of the "Colonial Framework" counterpunch.org 
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and helpless; men and women; adults and children, his agents of genocide murdered eight hundred Indigenous people. It was such a "successful" attack that Jackson feared his military superiors would not trust
(2026-01-16). 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)…
(2026-01-16). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fires are lit as protesters demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous via Getty Images | Iran's security forces have carried out mass killings of protesters after nationwide protests escalated on January 8, 2026.The mass killings by Iranian security forces are a stark reminder that rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account.UN member states should urgently convene a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to put human rights and accountability in Iran front and center of the international resp…
(2026-01-16). Australia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closed. aljazeera.com The figures are the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December.
(2026-01-16). Pak women claim first international futsal win at SAFF Championship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's futsal team recorded their first-ever victory at the international level on Tuesday, defeating Sri Lanka 3—2 at the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship in Thailand, officials said. | The win marked a historic moment for Pakistan in international women's futsal. Forward Aizwa Chaudhry led the scoring with a hat-trick, playing a decisive role in a closely contested match. | Pakistan held their nerve in the final stages to secure the victory after a tense encounter, earning their maiden win in the tournament. The SAFF Women's Futsal Championship is currently underway in Thailand, featuring te…
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Strike the Pump. indybay.org everywhere…
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Webinar: Stanford 11 On Trial – Defending the Student Movement for Palestine. indybay.org RSVP: Bit.ly/S11-Webinar…
(2026-01-16). Squid Game 3: Ending not with a bang, but a bleak (and lucrative) whimper. wsws.org With its explosive entry into social consciousness looking ever smaller in the rearview mirror, Squid Game's third season sets out to close its story saga while seeding potential for a financially lucrative successor.
(2026-01-16). Just as Dangerous: Vance and the 2028 Election. juancole.com (
(2026-01-16). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-16). GATE 2026 Admit Card Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 (GATE 2026) on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2026-01-16). Bilawal wants provinces to collect sales tax. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government's performance since 2008, highlighting progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture and revenue generation, while proposing devolution of sales tax collection to the provinces to address the country's fiscal challenges. | Giving a detailed presentation on provincial governance at the Presidency, Bilawal said Sindh was often portrayed as a "glass half empty" province, but maintained that the PPP-led government had steadily strengthened institutions and expanded…
(2026-01-16). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Video: Russia's Strategic Oreshnik Missile Attack. globalresearch.ca The Russian Defense Ministry has Military analysts tend to categorize Russia's Oreshnik as an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). …
(2026-01-16). 'Easy way or hard': Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation. aljazeera.com US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid.
(2026-01-16). Miller / Trump Unleash Full Scale Call for Lethal Assault, Murphy Dragging Feet on ITA, NJ ICE Terror Escalates as Does ICE Violence Across USA N.11. fightbackbetter.com 
Murphy is playing a deadly game of chicken with the lives of NJ residents and citizens. By delaying the signing…
(2026-01-16). What Tyranny Looks Like Now: No Crowns, No Coups Just Unchecked Power. counterpunch.org 
In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that gave voice to the discontent of a nation struggling to free itself from a tyrannical ruler who believed power flowed from his own will rather than the consent of the governed. Paine's warning was not theoretical. Two hundred and fifty years later, we find ourselves confronting
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: FREE AMERICA: No Fascism! No Ice! Nationwide Walkouts, Protests & Boycotts. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | Find an action near you: www.freeameri.ca…
(2026-01-16). Congress Heads to Copenhagen to Rein in Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing the island's strategic location in the Arctic and its rich mineral resources. Though Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, Trump has not ruled out the use of force to secure it, prompting international concern. The idea first emerged in 2019, but it has …
(2026-01-16). Experts growing new skin for Swiss fire victims. tribune.com.pk 
The Cell Production Centre at Lausanne University Hospital is working flat out trying to grow new skin for badly-burned survivors of Switzerland's New Year bar fire tragedy. | The centre, with its skin production facility, is the only one of its size in Europe. | "There is a lot of emotion," said Laurent Carrez, the pharmacist technical manager at the centre in Epalinges, on the outskirts of Lausanne in western Switzerland. | But he added: "For now, we're focused on action." | "The priority is to help these patients as much as possible," whether they are in hospitals in Switzerland or abroad, he told AFP. | Th…
(2026-01-16). Balochistan student wins global award for turning banana waste into fibre. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-15). China launches third 'New Era, New Images' program to boost global visual storytelling. ecns.cn The second showcase of works from the "New Era, New Images" program, also known as the IP Plan, along with the launch of its third edition, was held in Beijing on Thursday. More than 200 participants attended the event, including Chinese and international industry professionals, scholars, government officials and media representatives.
(2026-01-16). SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province. | This as President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. | The search and rescue teams from the South African Air Force's 17th and 19th Squadrons responded to an emergency rescue activation issued by the Air Force Command Post. | The crew's missio…
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). Villa Clara se coloca a un paso de la postemporada de la SNB. cubadebate.cu Con el tercer zarpazo a sus rivales y el octavo consecutivo en este cierre final, los naranjas de Ramón Moré aflojaron las bisagras de la puerta de entrada a la gran fiesta del béisbol cubano y amenazaron con arrebatarles el último boleto clasificatorio a los Vegueros de Pinar del Río.
(2026-01-16). La UNE pronostica una afectación de 1780 MW para el horario pico de este viernes. cubadebate.cu Para el pico se prevé una disponibilidad de 1400 MW con una demanda máxima de 3150 MW, para un déficit de 1750 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 1780 MW en este horario.
(2026-01-16). El coronel Pedro y la estirpe valiente de los cubanos. radiohc.cu El coronel Pedro Yadín Domínguez àÅlvarez llegó este jueves a la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) en silla de ruedas, sus piernas cubiertas por vendajes le impiden caminar. | De hablar pausado; pero enérgico recuerda que su sueño fue interrumpido por las bombas en la madrugada del 3 de enero último, que fue un ataque criminal y que cuando pudieron reunirse en el lugar acordado, la ausencia de los compañeros es un dolor que no cesa.El ataque fue desproporcionado con aviones, bombas, drones, aviones sin piloto, helicópteros Apache que ametrallaron indiscriminadamente el área…
(2026-01-16). Trump amenaza con aranceles a países que rechacen sus pretensiones sobre Groenlandia. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, advirtió este viernes que podría imponer aranceles a los países que no respalden su ambición de anexionar Groenlandia, una idea que ha reiterado en varias ocasiones. "Podríamos aplicar aranceles a países que no estén de acuerdo con nosotros sobre Groenlandia", declaró Trump.
(2026-01-16). Europeans Unwilling to Buy American Weapons for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca The Kiev regime's thirst for weapons seems limitless. In a recent statement, the illegitimate Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky complained about the inability of Western partners to send Ukraine the necessary quantity of weapons to continue the war against Russia. This …
(2026-01-16). South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict. geo.tv 
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol attends the third session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 19, 2024. — AFPJudge finds Yoon guilty of obstructing justice and other crimes.Separate insurrection verdict is scheduled for February 19.Yoon…
(2026-01-16). Ucrânia ataca navio cazaque no Mar Negro. globalresearch.ca Em 14 de janeiro, um petroleiro cazaque foi atingido por dois drones ucranianos no Mar Negro. O incidente gerou repercussàµes significativas e desconforto diplomático, mas nà£o foi um episódio isolado. O caso faz parte de uma onda de ataques ucranianos …
(2026-01-16). La ciencia en Villa Clara se llama Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Cuando se conmemora este 15 de enero el Día de la Ciencia Cubana, en Villa Clara se recuerda la impronta del líder de la Revolución Cubana, quien aseveró que el futuro de nuestra patria tiene que ser necesariamente un futuro de hombres de ciencia, tiene que ser un futuro de hombres de pensamiento"
(2026-01-16). Saudi Arabia's King Salman undergoes medical tests: royal court. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old monarch King Salman is undergoing medical tests at a hospital in capital Riyadh, the kingdom's Royal Court said on Friday. | "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – may God protect him – is undergoing medical examinations today… at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh," the court said in a statement shared on state media. | Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude oil exporter, has for years sought to quell speculation over King Salman's health. | He has been on the throne since 2015, though his son Mohammed bin Salman was named crown prince in 2017 and acts as de facto ruler.
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). Autoridades de Irán afirman que país está en calma y los terroristas fueron neutralizados. cubadebate.cu Las marchas de apoyo al gobierno el lunes pasado pusieron el último clavo al ataúd de los terroristas, aseguró el jefe de la Policía Ahmadreza Radan, quien calificó la concentración de apoyo a las autoridades del pasado día 12 en Teherán y otras ciudades de "arma decisiva de la República Islámica".
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). Ucrânia ataca navio cazaque no Mar Negro. globalresearch.ca Em 14 de janeiro, um petroleiro cazaque foi atingido por dois drones ucranianos no Mar Negro. O incidente gerou repercussàµes significativas e desconforto diplomático, mas nà£o foi um episódio isolado. O caso faz parte de uma onda de ataques ucranianos …
(2026-01-16). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-16). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.