(2026-01-29). Iran alert — new U.S. threat. workers.org 
On Jan. 20 President Donald Trump threatened to "wipe Iran off the face of the earth." (newsnationnow.com) Iran is a country of 90 million people. He is moving a new U.S. armada off the coast of Iran, to back up his latest threats. A year ago, on February 4, again . . . |
(2026-01-29). Patrick Lawrence: Trump's War on the Future Has a Past. scheerpost.com Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University in New York, April 2024. (Abbad Diraniya, Wikimedia Commons, CC0) | 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 Patrick Lawrence / Last autumn, well into the Trum…
(2026-01-29). Pacific at risky crossroads Gaza vs the urgent drug crisis at our door. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Ro Naulu Mataitini An invitation from a distant warzone landed in Suva earlier this month. The United States, with Israel's endorsement, has asked Fiji to send troops to join a proposed International Stabilisation Force in Gaza. For a nation proud of its United Nations peacekeeping legacy, this whispers of global recognition. Yet, it…
(2026-01-29). Who are the Criminals? Listen to Hind Rajab. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-29). Israeli PM vows to disarm Hamas. tribune.com.pk 
Israel on Wednesday laid to rest the last hostage from Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the funeral that the country's enemies would pay a heavy price for any future aggression. | Netanyahu's threat came as Hamas told AFP it was prepared to carry out a full transfer of governance in Gaza to a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee established under a US-backed ceasefire plan. | Hundreds of mourners packed a stadium in southern Israel on Wednesday for the funeral of Ran Gvili, the last Gaza hostage whose burial marked the end of a painful national saga trigger…
(2026-01-29). 'Even the dead were not spared': Israel's Gaza desecration compounds grief. aljazeera.com Israeli search for last captive's remains defiled over 250 graves, leaving families uncertain about buried loved ones.
(2026-01-29). The US Workers Who Went On Strike For Gaza. popularresistance.org The most significant U.S. labor strike in the past two years in solidarity with Palestinians started with a simple premise. According to Nate Edenhofer, a graduate student at the University of California, Santa Cruz, "Everybody has some sort of vision of how they think the society we live in should be‚Äâ—‚Äâmost of them don't think of it as being a genocide." Edenhofer was part of organizing that strike, the only major strike so far from U.S. labor to defend the Gaza protest encampments and oppose the mass killing of Palestinians since Oct. 7, 2023.
(2026-01-29). 'We Cannot Separate Imperialism From Domestic Militarization': Understanding the Links Between ICE, Gaza, and U.S. Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com Border Commander Greg Bovino stands outside a South Minneapolis gas station this morning with BORTAC officers in what seemed like an effort to draw more and more people to the scene as other agents shoot high resolution video of the crowd yelling and blowing whistles. Chad Davis, CC BY 4.0 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…
(2026-01-29). After Trump Declared Gaza War 'Over,' Media Lost Interest. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-29). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Diplomatic Rapprochement Leads to Release of Frozen Funds for Venezuela's Healthcare and Energy. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has confirmed that respectful and courteous communication channels have been established with the government of the US empire. | "I reaffirm what President Donald Trump has said," she stated this Tuesday, January 27, "that we have established respectful and courteous communication channels, both with the president of the US and with Secretary Marco Rubio, with whom we are establishing a working agenda." | During the inauguration of the nephrology service at the University Hospital of Caracas, Rodríguez highlighted the Chavista government's willingness to resolve…
(2026-01-29). Venezuela's police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Rodriguez. aljazeera.com Delcy Rodriguez receives loyalty pledge weeks after dozens killed in US military operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-29). Satena passenger plane with 15 aboard goes missing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A passenger plane with 15 people on board went missing near Colombia's border with Venezuela on Wednesday, state airline Satena and aerospace authorities revealed on Wednesday.The flight departed from Cucuta and lost contact with the control tower shortly before it was due to land. It is worth mentioning that the plane was carrying 13 passengers and two crew members."It was scheduled to land around 12: 05 pm" in the nearby town of Ocana, the airline announced in a statement. Security and search workers have been dispatched, according to the air authority.
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(2026-01-29). No survivors found in Colombia plane crash with 15 aboard. geo.tv 
The image shows a Satena Airlines aircraft covering the route Bogota-Caracas, pictured upon arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Venezuela, on November 9, 2022. — AFPBOGOTA: Colombian authorities on Wednesday located a missing plane carrying 15 people in the…
(2026-01-29). Why Cuba is Back in the Crosshairs. counterpunch.org 
With Venezuela effectively neutralized as a regional adversary, Cuba has re-emerged as the next unresolved target of U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere. For the Trump administration, it represents an unfinished historical problem: a surviving challenge to U.S. hemispheric authority 90 miles from Florida. In response to the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro
(2026-01-29). The War Intervention: AI, Data Centers, and the Environment. counterpunch.org 
Early on Saturday, January 3rd, Venezuela was attacked on behalf of oil, mineral, tech, and weapons profiteers in a regime change operation. Since then, the Trump administration has threatened Iran, Greenland, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico. What unites these threats? The U.S.'s quest for endless resource extraction to power its increasingly deadly global empire. And it's not slowing down. These resource wars and "operations" are emerging as the AI drive also ramps up. In July, Palantir and the Pentagon signed a 10-year, $10 billion agreement. In April 2025, Palantir won a $30 million contract with ICE — a sign…
(2026-01-29). Venezuela's armed forces recognize acting president as commander-in-chief. ecns.cn Venezuela's armed forces on Wednesday pledged loyalty to and formally recognized acting president Delcy Rodriguez as commander-in-chief during a military ceremony held in Caracas with the participation of the country's high military command.
(2026-01-29). 'It Is Venezuela Today; It Will Be South Africa Tomorrow'. popularresistance.org Demanding the release of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, South Africa's largest trade union marched to the US consulate in Johannesburg on Saturday, January 24. | "In defending Venezuela, we defend the sovereignty of all nations," concluded the memorandum read aloud outside the consulate by Irvin Jim, general secretary of the over 460,000 members-strong National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). | "It is Venezuela today … It will be South Africa tomorrow," Jim warned in his address to the demonstration.
(2026-01-29). Progressive Activists, Officials Condemn Venezuela Attacks. popularresistance.org Delegates from governments, parliaments, and social movements across the globe gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, on January 25 for the inaugural "Nuestra América" summit. | Convened by the Progressive International at the San Carlos Palace, the emergency congress aimed to establish a unified strategy against what participants described as a "rapidly escalating assault" on Latin American sovereignty. | The high-level meeting, featuring 90 people from more than 20 countries, took place against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions and the Trump administration's express intent to impose its dictates in the Western…
(2026-01-29). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela es investida como comandante de FANB. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez fue investida este miércoles como Comandante en Jefe de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB). | La dignataria recibió las insignias que le confirieron el alto cargo en acto de lealtad, reconocimiento y juramento, encabezado por el ministro para la Defensa, general en jefe Vladimir Padrino, en el Patio de Honor de la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana, en Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas. | Acompañaron a la mandataria los cinco componentes de la FANB, el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez, el vicepresidente sectorial d…
(2026-01-29). As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move To Restrict ICE in Their States. portside.org As Minneapolis Rages, Legislators Move To Restrict ICE in Their States |
(2026-01-29). Rep. Ilhan Omar Attacked by Man at Minneapolis Town Hall After She Called for Noem's Impeachment. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid Tuesday during a town hall event in Minneapolis. Omar has long been a favorite target of President Donald Trump and his supporters,…
(2026-01-29). Five killed, including India's Maharashtra Deputy CM, in Learjet crash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on Wednesday when their Learjet 45XR crashed during an attempted emergency landing at Baramati airstrip in Pune district, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, flying from Mumbai to Baramati, Pawar's home constituency, burst into flames upon impact. CCTV footage captured a massive fireball as the plane skidded off the runway. All onboard, including two pilots and two other passengers, died; the identities of the latter have not yet been released pending family notification.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launche…
(2026-01-29). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-01-29). Debunking the lies that we're not ready for a national shutdown. liberationnews.org 
It's important that we know that this call is very much in the history of how general strikes have emerged in this country since the mid 19th century.
(2026-01-29). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.
(2026-01-29). Ultra-strong magnet sets world record. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have set a new record by developing an all-superconducting user magnet with a central magnetic field of 35.6 tesla — more than 700,000 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field.
(2026-01-29). Whom Is ICE Actually Recruiting? popularresistance.org The Department of Homeland Security recently boasted that it has hired more than 12,000 ICE officers and agents in just four months—a feat that merely required lowering standards, fast-tracking barely vetted recruits, and turning availability into the primary eligibility requirement. That's an exaggeration, but hardly. More than doubling ICE's ranks has meant cutting training from 13 weeks to six, raising the maximum age cap from 40 to none at all, scrapping the college degree requirement, and adding a $50,000 signing bonus.
(2026-01-29). US agents involved in Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis placed on leave. aljazeera.com Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
(2026-01-29). Why Won't Newsom Tax Billionaires? counterpunch.org 
California Governor Gavin Newsom has spent 2025 setting himself up as Donald Trump's leading opponent and the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominee. While the Trump-Newsom rivalry has captivated some voters to pick sides, it should be noted that one of these two political figures is a billionaire-loving, transphobic narcissist. The other is the president of the United States. Newsom's performative approach
(2026-01-29). Makerere to Cut Undergraduate Intake, Expand Graduate Enrollment. plusnews.ug 
Makerere University has announced plans to gradually reduce its undergraduate student intake while increasing enrollment at the graduate level, as part of a long-term strategy to reposition the institution as a research-focused university. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, said the shift is aimed at strengthening the university's research output and postgraduate training. He revealed …
(2026-01-29). Energy wisdom needed with candidates running for public office. onlineopinion.com.au Open-ended questions will stimulate Energy Wisdom conversations among the press, candidates, and all public debates.
(2026-01-29). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-01-29). Nanjing city glows with colorful Lanterns ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn Residents and tourists stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Nanjing's southern old town in Jiangsu Province on Jan. 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-29). Saturday 2/28: Sacramento: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-29). The Pitt Season 2 and the challenges facing a serious television drama. wsws.org The second season of The Pitt is being aired in the midst of historical events that have thrust healthcare workers into the spotlight in an unprecedented manner.
(2026-01-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: ICE Out! National Day Of Action! indybay.org Dolores Park SF…
(2026-01-29). Will Europe Let Madrid Carry the Migration Burden Alone? thinktank.pk Spain's decision to grant legal status to around half a million undocumented migrants has reignited debate across the continent on how Europe should manage migration flows, share responsibility, and confront the humanitarian and economic challenges of irregular immigration. The move by the socialist-led government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is not just a domestic policy …
(2026-01-29). Is the UK Following France in Re-Aligning Its Economic Strategy Toward China? thinktank.pk British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China — the first by a UK prime minister in eight years — has sparked intense debate in global capitals about whether London is charting a new economic alignment with Beijing. The trip, which includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a delegation of major UK …
(2026-01-29). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol and ICE Raid Almost 20 L.A. Communities, Almost 30 Total in SoCal in Record Numbers. lataco.com Today, ICE and Border Patrol set a new daily record, surpassing their previous daily average of about 30 reports with nearly 50 incidents. There was a time when 25-40 was the total number of incidents I'd report for a whole week; they just did that in one day.
(2026-01-29). Gold extends record advance on safe-haven bets. ecns.cn On Wednesday, spot gold surged past $5,280 per ounce, continuing to break historical records, with year-to-date rises exceeding 20 percent.
(2026-01-29). SIU to probe uMzinyathi District Municipality procurement and contracting. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe uMzinyathi District Municipality procurement and contracting | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to launch a probe into the affairs of the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct. | "The probe covers allegations of serious maladministration; misconduct by officials or employees; illegal appropriation or spending of public funds or assets; irregular acts involving state property; intentional or negligent loss of public funds or damage to public property; relevant offences under the Prevention a…
(2026-01-29). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.
(2026-01-29). China's expanding trillion-yuan GDP club highlights economic resilience. ecns.cn Despite global uncertainties and domestic challenges, more Chinese cities and provinces crossed key gross domestic product (GDP) thresholds in 2025, underscoring the country's high-quality regional development and economic resilience.
(2026-01-29). chief justice sends chilling warning: If elected officials ignore court rulings, the public will too. haaretz.com Supreme Court Isaac Amir told a conference of jurists that the current government's attack on Israel's legal system is far beyond legitimate critique, while former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak said that Israelis 'are no longer citizens, but subjects'…
(2026-01-29). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.
(2026-01-29). Conspiracies Bloom After Right Discovers Public Signal Groups. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-29). Congresswoman attacked at Minneapolis event. tribune.com.pk 
As the White House worked to "de-escalate" tensions in Minneapolis Tuesday, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a syringe of unknown liquid at a town hall meeting, where she called for curbing the Trump administration's anti-immigration crackdown. | The White House is also evaluating whether the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who gunned down a nurse failed to follow "clear guidance" to "create a physical barrier between the arrest teams and the disruptors," deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told AFP. | "We are evaluating why the CBP team may not have been following that protoco…
(2026-01-29). Another 12 Gul Plaza fire victims identified using geo-tagging: Sindh Police. tribune.com.pk 
At least 12 more people who perished in the Gul Plaza fire have been identified using geo-tagging, bringing the number of identified deceased to 42, confirmed the Sindh Police on Thursday. | A joint-investigation is currently underway by the Sindh Police forensic units and Punjab's Urban Search and Rescue Force (USAR), using ARSEN Technology, which relies on the collection and examination of digital evidence from sites impacted by structural fires. | The remains of at least three members of a family, Umar Nabeel, his wife Dr Ayesha and their son Ali, all residents of North Nazimabad, were identified on Thursda…
(2026-01-29). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Saturday 1/31: Free virtual screening of the (recorded) play "The Return" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jG5f……
(2026-01-29). Zeija Launches Judiciary Reform Plan, Sets Accountability Benchmarks. plusnews.ug 
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has unveiled three major Judiciary reform instruments aimed at strengthening accountability, improving service delivery, and reducing case backlog, setting the tone for his tenure just hours after presiding over his first session of the presidential election petition. Dr Zeija, on Wednesday evening, launched the Judiciary Client Charter, the Judicial Service Delivery …
(2026-01-29). Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban. aljazeera.com Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok's US ownership, remarks from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
(2026-01-29). Griekwastad murderer's parole set for review. sanews.gov.za Griekwastad murderer's parole set for review | Correctional Services Minister, Dr Pieter Groenewald, has referred the decision to grant parole to the infamous Griekwastad murderer to the Correctional Supervision and Parole Review Board (CSPRB) – for review. | The offender is serving a 20-year sentence for the 2012 murder of his mother, father and sister, as well as rape. | The Correctional Supervision and Parole Board (CSPB) in Upington had granted the 29-year-old parole. | He was a teenager at the time the crimes were committed and cannot be named. | "The CSPB in Upington approved the offender's parole placement…
(2026-01-29). Trump's Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popular. responsiblestatecraft.org
On 27 January, President Donald Trump took to his
(2026-01-29). Threat of US-Iran War Escalates As Trump Warns Time Running Out for Deal. portside.org Threat of US-Iran War Escalates As Trump Warns Time Running Out for Deal |
(2026-01-29). Chinese autonomous shuttle launches commercial operations in Belgium. ecns.cn A Chinese-developed autonomous shuttle bus has officially begun commercial operations in Leuven, Belgium.
(2026-01-29). Hamson Obua bows out gracefully after Ajuri loss. independent.co.ug 
Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua has conceded defeat in the Ajuri County parliamentary race, bringing to an end his 15-year tenure in Parliament. His decision sealed one of the most dramatic political upsets in northern Uganda. In a press statement dated January 28, 2026, Obua accepted the outcome …
(2026-01-29). Fossil Fuels are Doomed — and Trump can't Save them. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The past three years have been the world's
(2026-01-29). Saturday 1/31: Abolish ICE Human Banner on Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17, San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-01-29). Bad news for vaccine sceptic Farage as measles returns to US. thecanary.co 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has sold himself as Britain's Donald Trump. That helped Farage to boost his profile when he wasn't trying to win a majority in a general election…it's working less well now that he is. This is especially true as the second Trump administration is — somehow — more chaotic and violent than […] | By
(2026-01-29). President Ramaphosa acts on SAPS and Ekurhuleni officials named in Madlanga interim report. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa acts on SAPS and Ekurhuleni officials named in Madlanga interim report | At least 14 high-ranking South African Police Service (SAPS) and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) officials have been referred for investigation after being identified as possible wrongdoers by the Madlanga Commission. | This according to a statement released by the Presidency on the interim report of the Madlanga Commission, on Thursday. | The Commission submitted its interim report and recommendations to President Cyril Ramaphosa in December last year, which he has since studied and accepted. | "President Ram…
(2026-01-29). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.
(2026-01-29). Exiled leader Hasina denounces upcoming Bangladesh polls after party ban. aljazeera.com Ousted premier says the exclusion of her Awami League party "deepens resentment" on Muhammad Yunus's interim government.
(2026-01-29). Al-Ahli trounces Al-Ettifaq, pushes Al-Nassr to 3rd position in SPL Table. ummid.com Al-Ahli Saudi Wednesday January 28, 2025 defeated Al-Ettifaq 4-0 and advanced to the second position, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) Table.
(2026-01-29). 'Living on a target': Afghan evacuees stranded at US base amid Iran-US tensions. tribune.com.pk 
More than four years after the evacuation of Kabul, hundreds of Afghan evacuees remain stranded at a United States—run military facility in Qatar, caught in legal and humanitarian limbo amid rising regional tensions, according to Drop Site News. | Around 800 Afghan refugees are currently housed at Camp As Sayliyah, a US military base near Doha. Many were transferred to Qatar in 2021 following the collapse of the US-backed Afghan government and were told they would soon be resettled in the United States. Instead, their cases have remained unresolved for years. | As reported by Drop Site News, once transfer…
(2026-01-29). Why the government is trying to make coal cute. grist.org 
Can a lump of coal ever be … cute? | It's a question no one was thinking about until last Thursday, when Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Department of the Interior | It might seem like a strange mascot to promote what Burgum calls the "American Energy Dominance Agenda." | "Especially for this administration, I would have expect…
(2026-01-29). Field Marshal Munir says Pakistan Army shifting to tech-led, multi-domain warfare. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday said the Pakistan Armed Forces are undergoing a major transformation across multiple domains, with technology reshaping the future character of warfare, according to the military's media wing. | "Character of war has evolved massively, with technological advancements driving the evolution, dictating huge mental transformation at all tiers. In future, technological manoeuvres will replace physical manoeuvres and will fundamentally alter the way offensive and defensive operations are undertaken. Therefore, Pakistan Armed Fo…
(2026-01-29). Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launched. sanews.gov.za Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre launched | Eskom, together with the Government of the Netherlands and the Mpumalanga provincial government, have officially launched the Grootvlei Climate Smart Horticulture Centre at the Grootvlei Power Station. | The move marks a milestone in linking the country's Just Energy Transition to "new local economic opportunities in climate-smart food production and skills development". | "The project is already delivering tangible outcomes. Eight community members from the Dipaleseng Municipality are currently being trained as greenhouse facilitators. | "Additionally, 75 ag…
(2026-01-29). Bay Area Mobilizes in Response to Another Trump Murder. indybay.org In hours, over a thousand take to SF Embarcadero to protest another ICE murder…
(2026-01-29). Agents on leave after Minneapolis shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis have been placed on leave, a US Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump battles backlash over the incident. | "The two officers involved are on administrative leave. This is standard protocol," the spokesperson told AFP in a statement. Intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti was shot multiple times on Saturday after being forced to the ground by camouflaged officers in a scuffle captured on video. His death, which followed the deadly shooting of another female protester by an immigrati…
(2026-01-29). Optimism in Mexico about the USMCA, despite Trump's threats. unitedworldint.com The first formal review of the agreement is due on July 1, 2026. By Daniel Rosas, from Mexico City / Mexico Despite Donald Trump's constant attacks and threats to cancel it, there is optimism that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will remain in place. This is due to the advantages it has brought to the …
(2026-01-29). Saturday 2/21: Watsonville: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-29). Police probe explosive device thrown at Indigenous protest in Australia. aljazeera.com Man charged with throwing explosive device into a crowd at Invasion Day protest in Western Australia's Perth.
(2026-01-29). Saturday 1/31: Meetup: House Arrest Update From Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-29). Reforming ICE And The Police State Is Like Punching Waves. popularresistance.org Here in the United States we want our "law enforcement" to be killers. We want big, dumb meat heads with zero accountability and even less diplomacy. We want them to have itchy trigger fingers and the interpersonal skills of potted plants. We want them looking and acting like defensive linemen with badges, guns and daddy issues. (Not that actual defensive linemen don't have daddy issues.) | That's what we seem to desire here in the Land of The Free‚Ñ¢ (and the Largest Prison State of The Free‚Ñ¢). And apparently we have it.
(2026-01-29). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
(2026-01-29). Dhaka-Karachi direct flights resume after 14-year hiatus. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct air links after a 14-year gap, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating its first flight between Dhaka and Karachi on Thursday. | The Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG341 will depart Dhaka at 8pm and is expected to land at Karachi airport at 11pm after a three-hour journey. | Airport authorities and Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority said they had received the flight schedule and completed special arrangements for the arrival of the airline's first flight to Karachi. | Read: Direct Pakistan-Bangladesh flights to resume after 14 years | The resumption of direct air…
(2026-01-29). Friday 2/6: Protest In front of the ICE Office! indybay.org 220 Vineyard Court Morgan Hill…
(2026-01-29). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Why France Believes Europe Must Stand Without the United States. thinktank.pk France's recent push for greater autonomy from the United States has attracted global attention, particularly after a diplomatic dispute over Greenland erupted into a transatlantic flash point. French President Emmanuel Macron described the standoff with the United States over the future of Greenland as a "strategic wake-up call for all of Europe", signalling a growing …
(2026-01-29). Trump at Davos: War threats and racist rants. workers.org 
While U.S. President Donald Trump's over an hour-long rambling rant at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21 provided ample fodder for late-night talk show hosts' comedic content, Trump's fascistic, fact-free speech was no laughing matter. Trump's retreat from his latest tariff threats on European . . . |
(2026-01-29). No talks under pressure ⚪ Iran responds to Trump's threats, U.S. naval enforcement in Middle East. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives, as British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson and Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan walk alongside, in Beijing, China, Jan 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). As ICE cracks down, some of America's biggest names are speaking out. scmp.com No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has begun to break out across American culture, spanning the worlds of business, sports and entertainment. | Bruce Springsteen released a new song on Wednesday that slammed "Trump's federal thugs". OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told employees that "what's happening with ICE is going too far", referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. And lifestyle icon Martha Stewart…
(2026-01-29). Imran Khan taken to hospital for minor eye procedure, confirms Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, who is incarcerated at Adiala Jail, was briefly taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for medical treatment. | His statement came amid growing concern expressed by senior opposition leaders over Khan's health. On Wednesday, top leaders from PTI and allied parties held a joint press conference, raising alarm over what they described as the continued denial of access to the jailed former prime minister, a day after reports surfac…
(2026-01-29). Aoun's tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah's refusal to disarm. aljazeera.com Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy doesn't succeed.
(2026-01-29). Serious risks posed by unregulated vaccine use. sanews.gov.za Serious risks posed by unregulated vaccine use | The national Foot and Mouth Disease Response Plan – the first comprehensive roadmap to decisively address FMD in South Africa in 30 years – has been developed by a Ministerial Task Team comprising experts from both the public and private sectors, including scientists, veterinarians, and academics. | The roll out of the plan outlines clear immediate, medium- and long-term interventions to combat the disease. | Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen said in a statement on Wednesday, the State had already acquired, monitored and administered two million vaccines fro…
(2026-01-29). Pakistan alarmed by renewed Iran-US tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions in the Middle East, following renewed threats by US President Donald Trump to take military action against Iran. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar expressed concern over the evolving regional situation and stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable way forward. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact as the situation develops. | DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshqqDar50 spoke today with Iranian FM Abbas Arag…
(2026-01-29). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-29). Kisenyi Traders Decry Slow Pace of Road Construction. plusnews.ug 
The snail-pace road works in Kisenyi, Kampala, have irked traders, who say the delays are disrupting business operations. Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) commissioned the construction of Erisa Nkoyoyo Road, Church Road, Church Lane, and Naava Road in Kisenyi, along with other roads in Lubaga Division and Kampala Central, covering a total distance of …
(2026-01-29). Team working around the clock to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam. sanews.gov.za Team working around the clock to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam | A multi-disciplinary team of government officials is working around the clock at the Senteeko Dam, near Barberton, to reduce the potential impact should the structure fail. | This follows heavy rains that led to the dam's safety being compromised. | The dam, registered as My Own Dam and located within the Mbombela Local Municipality, has been placed under close monitoring after recent rainfall caused erosion beneath the spillway, raising the risk of collapse. | In line with government's commitment to protecting lives and livelihoods, a coordinated r…
(2026-01-29). BRICS Sets Criteria for Admitting New Member States. infobrics.org BRICS has developed a set of criteria that guide decisions on whether to admit new countries to the association, Brazil's ambassador to Moscow Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos has announced…
(2026-01-29). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-29). Dozens killed in RSF drone attack in war-torn Sudan's South Kordofan. aljazeera.com The attack in Dilling town comes a day after Sudan's military declared an end to RSF siege there.
(2026-01-29). Reform's Gorton candidate runs to police — over a tweet. thecanary.co 
Reform would like us all to think they're the robust, tough guys speaking plain and shootin' straight. Maybe not quite so much. Reform's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, race-baiter Matthew Goodwin — who calls immigration an "invasion" — has run to the police. Because Labour tweeted something he didn't like. In a video […] | By
(2026-01-29). 30,000 refinery workers face contract expiration amid growing working class struggle. wsws.org These workers account for approximately two-thirds of total US refining capacity, placing them at the center of the country's energy infrastructure and the global oil supply chain.
(2026-01-29). Fed maintains rate amid indications further cuts are on hold. wsws.org Throughout the press conference, Fed chair Powell stonewalled on the Trump administration's criminal investigation into him and its efforts to have Fed governor Lisa Cook removed.
(2026-01-29). As salmon and Delta fish crash, Trump regime approves Sites Reservoir project ROD. indybay.org "Tribal Nations were not meaningfully consulted on a project that directly impacts our waters, sacred places, and our salmon," said Josa Talley, a Karuk Tribal member and Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Save California Salmon. "That alone should have stopped this project. It is reckless to ignore Tribal knowledge and push projects that further destabilize rivers, devastate our already ailing salmon runs and the industries and cultures they sustain, and call it 'progress."
(2026-01-29). Thursday 1/29: Large Vigil for Alex Pretti at Veterans Medical Center. indybay.org Next to 795 Willow Rd Veterans Medical Healthcare | Rally at intersection of Willow Rd. and Durham St. | Menlo Park, CA…
(2026-01-29). EU's new system to tackle illegal fishing overwhelmed. ecns.cn Containers of fish are stacking up at European ports after a new digital system designed to flag illegal catches buckled under pressure, triggering warnings of severe issues for the industry and looming shortages.
(2026-01-29). Trump's troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025. aljazeera.com The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
(2026-01-29). Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in Fractured World. ummid.com The enhanced partnership between India and European Union (EU) is going to eliminate tariffs on more than 90% of traded goods, besides imparting a thrust to services and facilitate investments between the two sides.
(2026-01-29). 2025 border crossings hit record high. ecns.cn China's national immigration authorities significantly enhanced their service efficiency in 2025, processing a record 697 million border crossings, a 14.2 percent increase from the previous year.
(2026-01-29). Amazon, UPS lead new wave of mass layoffs in 2026. wsws.org A new and far-reaching wave of mass layoffs is sweeping the United States, marking a decisive escalation in the ruling class's assault on the working class.
(2026-01-29). Michael Parenti Revolutionary scholar and ardent anti-imperialist (Sept. 30, 1933 — Jan. 24, 2026). workers.org Michael Parenti Marxist historian Michael Parenti passed away on Jan. 24 at the age of 92. Parenti was born in 1933 and grew up in East Harlem. He often spoke proudly of his working-class and Italian American roots. His contributions inspired revolutionaries and anti-capitalists throughout the globe. A dedicated agitator . . . |
(2026-01-29). EconoScope | U.S. dollar's grip loosens as global alternatives gain ground. ecns.cn The global push toward de-dollarization is accelerating, with the U.S. dollar's share of central bank foreign exchange reserves slipping to around 40 percent — its lowest level in at least two decades — according to data cited by the Kobeissi Letter.
(2026-01-29). Death toll in India's West Bengal storage units fire rises to 19. ecns.cn The death toll in a massive fire that engulfed two adjoining warehouses in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal has risen to 19, with many reported missing, the state-run broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) said Wednesday.
(2026-01-29). Fayyad: 2026 Budget Deepens Divides, Reconstruction and Resistance at Risk. english.almanar.com.lb During the parliamentary debate on the 2026 budget, MP Ali Fayyad, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, addressed budgetary and parliamentary authority issues. He warned of the dangers in certain positions taken by some colleagues regarding the legislative authority of the Finance and Budget Committee, emphasizing the need to avoid institutionalizing such …
(2026-01-29). Fuel prices likely to rise from Feb 1 amid inflation pressures. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is likely to raise the prices of several petroleum products from February 1, while a slight reduction in petrol prices is also expected, according to official sources. | The price of high-speed diesel may increase by Rs9.47 per litre, while kerosene oil is expected to rise by Rs3.69 per litre. Light diesel oil prices could increase by Rs6.95 per litre, sources said. | In contrast, petrol prices are likely to be reduced by 36 paisas per litre. | The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has completed its working on the proposed price adjustments. A summary is expected to be sent to the Petroleum Divi…
(2026-01-29). Noboa promises a new security plan after the most violent year in Ecuador's history. peoplesdispatch.org Two years after declaring an internal armed conflict, the results of Noboa's government have not been as expected. Faced with this reality, the executive branch promises a new plan to alleviate violence in the country.
(2026-01-29). Last two giant pandas in Japan return to China. ecns.cn The final two giant pandas in Japan returned to China from a zoo in Tokyo on Wednesday morning, marking the end of over five decades of panda presence in Japan.
(2026-01-29). Solar farms can be havens for rare plants. Just ask the threecorner milkvetch. grist.org 
The ostensibly barren Mojave Desert is in fact teeming with plants and animals, including a rare species known as the threecorner milkvetch. It's a member of the pea family, splaying across the ground instead of climbing up a garden trestle. Given the harsh desert conditions, it waits until the arrival of rains to burst from the earth — flowering, fruiting, and reproducing. | Though hardy, the threecorner milkvetch — which is under consideration for listing under the Endangered Species Act — and its fellow species in the Mojave are still sensitive to disturbance, like when solar farms literal…
(2026-01-29). Xi meets British PM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-29). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-29). Minnesota CEOs Cry Crocodile Tears Over ICE. portside.org Minnesota CEOs Cry Crocodile Tears Over ICE |
(2026-01-29). China's Guiyang to host 2026 UIPM World Championships. ecns.cn It will be the second time in three years that the annual championships are held in China, after Zhengzhou hosted the 2024 edition.The UIPM Executive Board approved Guiyang as the host during its first online session of 2026, alongside several other decisions."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-29). China vows to launch space tourism within five years amid US rivalry. tribune.com.pk 
China's main space contractor vowed to develop space tourism in the next five years, state media reported on Thursday, as Beijing revs up its commercial spaceflight and deep space exploration ambitions amid a technology race with the US. | State-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said it would "achieve the flight operation of suborbital space tourism and gradually develop orbital space tourism," as well as "build a gigawatt-level space digital intelligence infrastructure", state broadcaster CCTV reported. | China and the US are competing as they look to turn space exploration into…
(2026-01-29). Domestic drugmakers take center stage in development, innovation. ecns.cn On a chilly winter morning in Beijing, 38-year-old Zhang, who had long struggled with thyroid eye disease, felt a warm glimmer of hope as he received the doctor's prescription.
(2026-01-29). Trump shifts global blocs, China rises. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the first visit by a British premier to China in eight years. The visit reflects a striking shift in diplomacy by the West at a time when the US-led alliance system is under strain following President Donald Trump's return to the White House. | Starmer, who had previously described China as a national security threat, is now seeking engagement with President Xi Jinping — a move that underscores growing uncertainty among Washington's traditional allies. | The British leader is not alone. In recent months, leaders from France, Irel…
(2026-01-29). Sunday 2/1: ICE Out! We Can Organize to Defend Ourselves! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-01-29). Lt Gen Okiding, Sam Mugira among ten elected UPDF representatives to parliament. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Army Council has elected ten representatives of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to Parliament, with Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding emerging top after securing 340 votes. According to results declared by the Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Diana Tumusiime Kateeba, Lt. Gen. Sam Mugira, …
(2026-01-29). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.
(2026-01-29). How Salaried Employees Can Now Avail Home Loans with Minimal Documentation. ummid.com The article here explains how salaried applicants typically move through a minimal documentation house loan application, from initial details to approval.
(2026-01-29). Indiana immigration crackdown targets Burmese refugees as protests erupt in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. wsws.org Opposition to immigration enforcement is increasingly emerging from below, particularly among young people and workers.
(2026-01-29). We Remember! SF VA Workers Commemorate Life of Minneapolis VA AFGE Nurse Alex Pretti. indybay.org Hundreds of SF VA hospital workers and community members commemorated the life of VA AFGE Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti at the San Francisco VA hospital on January 27, 2026…
(2026-01-29). Elon Musk's Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue. aljazeera.com Electric car company to invest $2bn in artificial intelligence start-up as part of pivot away from auto market.
(2026-01-29). Britain's Unions Are Back, Just Not the Way You Expected. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-29). PM Sehat Card launched in G-B, AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the Prime Minister Sehat Card has been launched in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), enabling all permanent residents to avail free healthcare facilities. | The minister made these remarks during a meeting with Gilgit-Baltistan Provincial Health Minister and Information Minister, where challenges faced by ongoing health projects in Gilgit-Baltistan were discussed. | Kamal said that the Federal government is utilizing all available resources to improve healthcare services there, adding that there is a need to enhance th…
(2026-01-29). What to Do When Tenants Stop Paying Rent in Miami. moguldom.com Few situations are more stressful for a landlord than a tenant who suddenly stops paying rent. Your mortgage, taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs don't pause just because rent payments do. In a high-cost rental market like Miami, missed rent can quickly turn into serious financial pressure. The key is to stay calm and avoid emotional …
(2026-01-29). Great Destruction Versuys Mutual Gain. counterpunch.org 
Today's American president surely does not merit a peace prize, but Donald J. Trump should be recognized as a great destroyer of the good. Like Mephistopheles in Goethe's Faust, the U.S. President Trump seems to seek a great negation. Mephistopheles appears in Professor Faust's study and explains that he is "part of that force that would
(2026-01-29). Britain's Starmer seeks fresh economic start with China. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" aiming to boost growth and security, signalling a breakthrough in ties after years of acrimony. | On the most important day of his four-day visit to China, the first by a British prime minister in eight years, Starmer held talks with Xi at the Great Hall of the People before they lunched together. | Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party government has struggled to deliver the growth it promised, has made improving relations with the world's second-largest economy a priority…
(2026-01-29). UK's Starmer arrives in China. tribune.com.pk 
Keir Starmer began the first visit to China by a British prime minister since 2018 on Wednesday, encouraging businesses to seize opportunities on a trip aimed at strengthening ties with Beijing as relations with the US become more volatile. | Starmer, whose approach to China has been criticised by some British and US politicians, said that while courting the world's second-largest economy, Britain must also remain vigilant about potential security threats. "They say that eight days is a long time in politics. Try eight years, because it's eight years since a British prime minister stepped on Chinese soil. So o…
(2026-01-29). Government launches efforts to rebuild basketball in SA. sanews.gov.za Government launches efforts to rebuild basketball in SA | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. | This follows the de-recognition of Basketball South Africa due to prolonged governance and administrative failures that undermined the development of the sport. | The intervention is being undertaken in partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), through FIBA Africa, and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). | The process aims to establish a new, pro…
(2026-01-29). Read all about it! Macron gives honour to last newspaper hawker in Paris. geo.tv 
French President Emmanuel Macron gives the Chevalier of the French Order of Merit award to Ali Akbar, who hawks newspapers around the streets of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in the French capital for 50 years, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 28, 2026. —…
(2026-01-29). Sunday 2/8: Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care. indybay.org Powell Street BART Station | 899 Market Street ∑ San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-29). China hits 33.1t yuan in tax and fee revenue, achieves 2025 target. ecns.cn China's top tax authority said on Wednesday that a total of 33.1 trillion yuan ($4.6 trillion) in taxes and fees were collected in 2025, meeting the government's annual revenue target.
(2026-01-29). LHC seeks NAB reply on Maryam Nawaz's Rs70m refund in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and sought its reply on a petition filed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, seeking the refund of Rs70 million deposited as a guarantee in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. | A three-member full bench, headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, heard the petition. Justice Jawad Zafar and Justice Abhar Gul Khan were also part of the bench. | During the hearing, NAB's counsel informed the court that the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case had already been closed by NAB, declaring it baseless. At this, the Chief Justice questioned wheth…
(2026-01-29). Live suicide attempt in Iraq spurs debate on secret informants. newarab.com 
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of self-harm and suicide that some readers may find distressing. | A young The incident, which took place in the Hammam al-Alil…
(2026-01-29). U.S. economic dominance: Why we must break free. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-29). China donates insulin syringes to Palestinian refugees in Jordan. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei said the donation reflects China's long-standing support for humanitarian aid to Palestinians and its ongoing backing of UNRWA. About 30,000 Palestinian refugees in Jordan have diabetes, and roughly 14,000 require daily insulin injections.
(2026-01-29). Striking Kaiser healthcare workers: "A general strike could be very powerful" wsws.org The Kaiser strike is part of a broader wave of healthcare workers' struggles across the country, totaling more than 46,000 workers from coast to coast.
(2026-01-29). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-01-29). New US TikTok Spinoff Will Be Controlled by Trump-Aligned Billionaires. scheerpost.com Photo by 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
(2026-01-29). Australia: Lactalis to shut Brisbane milk plant, axing more than 200 jobs. wsws.org In the face of ruthless corporate restructuring, the Australian Workers Union quickly stated its willingness to collaborate with management to close the historic South Brisbane plant.
(2026-01-29). Bruce Springsteen sings out against ICE and Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'. scmp.com Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticising US President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. | The lyrics of "Streets of Minneapolis", released Wednesday, describe how "a city aflame fought fire and ice 'neath an occupier's boots", which Springsteen calls "King Trump's private army".
(2026-01-29). The Iranian Protests Explained: Outside Intervention will only undercut Efforts by Iranians to transform their System. juancole.com By (
(2026-01-29). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). War clouds gather as US, Iran lock horns. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back against the United States, Israel and those who support them. | "Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal — NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS — one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!" Trump wrote on social media. | Amid a buildup of US forces in the Middle East, the Republican president, who pulled out of world powers' 2015 nuclear d…
(2026-01-29). Dutch Judges Order Netherlands to protect its Caribbean Island of Bonaire from Climate Change. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — A Dutch court in the Hague has
(2026-01-29). Driver arrested after car crashes into New York Synagogue. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-29). NRM's Allan Bulamu wins Kira Municipality Mayoral race. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Allan Bulamu has been declared the winner of the Kira Municipality mayoral election, amid fierce protests from opposition contenders who accused electoral officials of fraud. The declaration, made by the returning officer after a heated hour-long exchange followed by a lunch break, ignited outrage …
(2026-01-29). Save New START- Nuclear Arms Treaties Must Not Expire. counterpunch.org 
On 5 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) — the last remaining arms-control pact between the United States and Russia — is set to expire. Moscow offered to Washington to voluntarily extend it for a year, but Trump recently shrugged it off and told the NYT, "If it expires, it expires." POTUS has also recently been in the headlines for saying that he doesn't believe he is required to follow any laws except his own morality, accountable to no one.
(2026-01-29). AISSEE 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the Answer Key and scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets of the candidates who appeared in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) on its website.
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: ICE Out: Calling Party Action. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp130…
(2026-01-29). Davos Forum, a mirror of the crisis of imperialism. workers.org 
Popular hat in Nuuk, Greenland, and Copenhagen, Denmark. And maybe in Davos, Switzerland. Raposo is the editor of jornalmudardevida.net, a revolutionary web newspaper from Portugal. In this article Raposo takes up the forum at Davos, Switzerland, attended by bankers, CEOs and economists mainly from the imperialist countries. He analyzes the . . . |
(2026-01-29). China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based telecom fraud syndicate. ecns.cn China has executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based telecom fraud criminal syndicate that committed multiple violent crimes, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) said on Thursday.
(2026-01-29). What Does Cold-Pressed Castor Oil Mean? And Why It Matters. moguldom.com If you've ever shopped for castor oil, you've probably noticed the phrase "cold-pressed" printed on the label. It sounds impressive, maybe even premium—but what does cold-pressed castor oil actually mean? And more importantly, does it really make a difference? Short answer: yes, it does.Long answer? Let's break it down in plain, everyday language. What "Cold-Pressed" …
(2026-01-29). Drug regulator tightens safety rules, prompting exit of tradtional Chinese patent medicines. ecns.cn China's drug regulator will require a large number of traditional Chinese patent medicines to withdraw from the market starting in July, as stricter safety disclosure requirements reach a key enforcement deadline, according to media reports.
(2026-01-29). Saturday 3/28: No Kings 3: Nationwide Day of Protest – No ICE! Save Democracy! indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide…
(2026-01-29). ICSE, ISC 2026 Admit Cards: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to release the Admit and Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-29). US Launched 23 Strikes on Somalia in January. news.antiwar.com The US military has carried out at least 23 airstrikes on Somalia so far this month, part of a major surge in the Trump administration's bombing campaign on the African nation. Last year saw a record number of strikes on Somalia, though data on civilian casualties is not always forthcoming. US Africa Command (ARICOM) has …
(2026-01-29). No talks under pressure ⚪ Iran responds to Trump's threats, U.S. naval enforcement in Middle East. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives, as British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson and Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan walk alongside, in Beijing, China, Jan 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). Why Israeli counterterrorism tactics are showing up in Minnesota. responsiblestatecraft.org In the past few weeks, thousands of federal law enforcement officials have descended on Minneapolis. Videos
(2026-01-29). Palestine: Transforming the Shatat From a Space of Solidarity Into a Space of Confrontation. orinocotribune.com By Khaled Barakat — Jan 27, 2026 | The convening of the conference of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, in March 2026 in the city of Sà£o Paulo, Brazil will not be a routine organizational event. Rather, it represents a concentrated expression of a deeper political transformation the movement has undergone over the past five years, alongside a parallel shift in the position of the Palestinian shatat within the equation of struggle against the Zionist project. What is taking place today cannot be read as a mere accumulation of activities, but as a qualitative adva…
(2026-01-29). Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes? aljazeera.com Bangladesh's era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics…
(2026-01-29). Wolves Crying Wolf: Canada, Denmark, Etcetera. popularresistance.org People like Canada's Mark Carney are crying foul about the demise of the 'rules-based order' now, over ____ing Greenland, and not over the whole Palestinian genocide he just merrily supplied and supported, or any number of atrocities Canada has been involved in, including Canada. White people really want to do crime and high-fives for confessing. I hope America does take Canada, to cure them of their delusion of being the 'good guys' of colonialism. I say this as a passport-carrying Canadian. | Carney's 'speech of the century' isn't worth the dust on a Palestinian fighter's sandals.
(2026-01-29). New Year, New Crimes: The Challenges of 2026. portside.org New Year, New Crimes: The Challenges of 2026 |
(2026-01-29). Wednesday 1/28: Sacramento Sancturay Mixtape Workday. indybay.org 3711 Park Rd, Sacramento, CA 95841…
(2026-01-29). Sri Lankan president falsely postures as champion of "national unity" wsws.org Dissanayake is trying to cover up the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna's reactionary communal record as an enthusiastic supporter of anti-Tamil racialist war.
(2026-01-29). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Russia and China Remain Our Strategic Partners – South African Deputy FM. infobrics.org Pretoria pursues an independent foreign policy in accordance with its national interests, Deputy Foreign Minister Tandi Moraka has said…
(2026-01-29). The Gangster's Brief: The Barr Doctrine, Noriega and Maduro. counterpunch.org 
US President Donald Trump might leave an impression of violent novelty, at least for the leader of a nominal liberal democracy, soiling international relations with the gangster's touch. This sense of iconoclasm is misplaced. While his conduct regarding the abduction of Nicolás Maduro certainly dumps mightily on the precepts of international law, legal advisors in the US
(2026-01-29). Minnesota Is the Beginning of an American Color Revolution. portside.org Minnesota Is the Beginning of an American Color Revolution |
(2026-01-29). Greek Immigration Bill Demonizes Civil Society. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of newly-arrived migrants board a ferry in Souda, on the island of Crete, Greece, July 11, 2025. | © 2025 Nicolas Economou/Reuters | The Greek government has introduced an immigration bill with measures that explicitly link nongovernmental groups and humanitarian workers with criminal conduct, when in reality they are helping people in distress trying to reach Greece.The bill would amend the migration code to make membership in a nongovernmental group an aggravating factor for several existing offenses, with draconian penalties. For members of an nongovernmental group it im…
(2026-01-29). Has India's dominance in ICC revenue model factored in Bangladesh's dismissal from World Cup? tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh's request to play the T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India was not entertained by the International Cricket Council (ICC), leading to their ejection from the marquee event. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had refused to play their matches in India in response to the termination of Mustafizur Rahman's contract by Kolkata Knight Riders, on the instructions of the BCCI. | There were no reasons given by the BCCI for its verdict. | The board that did not let a single Bangladeshi player compete in its biggest league wanted the entire team to assemble and play their matches in India. | The ICC dismi…
(2026-01-29). war on international justice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-29). What must be done to prepare a nationwide general strike against the Trump administration? wsws.org This feature highlights selected questions and answers from Socialism AI—concise, clear and politically insightful responses to some of the most pressing issues of our time.
(2026-01-29). Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees. sanews.gov.za Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees | The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees ⚪ a move aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers in the creative industries. | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has signed a notice, published in the Government Gazette, setting out the department's intention to extend full labour protections to performers, who are currently classified as independent contractors. The notice was publ…
(2026-01-29). Saturday 1/31: Factory Farm Watch Banner Painting Party. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-29). Monday 2/2: Emergency! Stop Racist Deportations of Haitian and All TPS Refugees – Abolish ICE! indybay.org San Francisco Immigration Court | 100 Montgomery Street, San Francisco | near corner of Montgomery & Post Streets…
(2026-01-29). Thursday 2/5: Pro-Peace Vigil (20-Minute Meditation). indybay.org San Francisco City Hall Steps (Polk St.)…
(2026-01-29). Partial US shutdown looms amid political stand-off over ICE. scmp.com With a partial US government shutdown looming, Senate Democrats laid out a list of demands on Wednesday for the Department of Homeland Security, including an enforceable code of conduct for federal agents conducting immigration arrests and a requirement that officers show identification as the country reels from the deaths of two protesters at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis. | It remained unclear if US President Donald Trump and Republicans would be willing to meet those demands, even…
(2026-01-29). Latest AML rules to lift security. ecns.cn China's latest rules on anti-money laundering (AML) special preventive measures mark a key milestone in safeguarding national and financial security, while further aligning the country's regulatory framework with advanced international standards to strengthen cross-border enforcement, experts said.
(2026-01-29). Veterans Call To Action: ICE Out Of Our Cities! popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace is outraged at the murders of three civilians by ICE agents, the first being Keith Porter who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent, then Renee Good who was killed in her vehicle, and most recently Alex Pretti — a VA nurse — who was killed on the sidewalk for legally and lawfully expressing his Constitutionally protected first amendment right to film operations. | ICE and other militarized federal agents have been allowed to act with impunity for over a year, and this has culminated in harassment, bloodshed, and summary executions of US citizens simply for exercising Constitutional ri…
(2026-01-29). Taiwan drill simulates repelling Chinese amphibious assault. tribune.com.pk 
Taiwan's military on Thursday simulated repelling a Chinese assault from the sea, integrating shore-launched missiles and drones with fast patrol boats to stop an attempted invasion. | China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan's government says only the island's people can decide their future. | Taiwan routinely holds drills ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins next month, though these are the first to take place in front of the media since China held its latest round of war games around the island in late Dec…
(2026-01-29). Organized Labor Escalates Against ICE Summary Executions. popularresistance.org Unions in Minnesota and across the country are gearing up for new mass actions after the public execution of one of their own, ICU nurse and American Federation of Government Employees Local 3669 member Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Federal immigration agents shot Pretti in the back ten times in five seconds on Saturday as he attempted to help a woman they had thrown to the ground. His last words were to her: "Are you OK?" | Organized labor responded immediately to Pretti's execution with rage and anguish, including the National Nurses United (NNU), which said Monday afternoon that it is holding a national week of action,…
(2026-01-29). Climate news is written in a language most people can't understand. grist.org In the summer of 2023, more than 19,000 people were
(2026-01-29). New Zealand politicians express outrage over Trump's Afghanistan accusations. wsws.org Glorifying New Zealand's role in the 20-year Afghanistan occupation, Labour Party figures are seeking to steer widespread opposition to the government and Trump in a right-wing, "patriotic" and militarist direction.
(2026-01-29). Alleged international scam syndicate members arrested. sanews.gov.za Alleged international scam syndicate members arrested | Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | The suspects were arrested in Gauteng this week, in a multi-agency operation, led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks. | "The arrests were the culmination of prosecutorial, internationally coordinated investigations conducted by the DPCI, the South African Police Service Crime In…
(2026-01-29). Saturday 2/7: San Jose: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-29). Starmer visits Beijing for first UK-China summit in eight years. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a four-day visit, marking the first official trip by a UK leader to China since 2018 and signaling a pragmatic reset in bilateral relations. Accompanied by over 50 business representatives from sectors including finance, technology, and culture, Starmer met President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, clean energy, and education. The visit aims to stabilize ties strained by previous UK criticisms of China's human rights record and security concerns, while exploring potential ag…
(2026-01-29). Thursday 1/29: Stanford 11 Trial: Pack The Court & Hallway. indybay.org Department 53, so called 'Hall Of Justice' take a right after the security checkpoint lobby and apparent is an elevator in the other wing, there are signs, park across the street or meters or farther away. | Santa Clara Hall of Justice | Department 53…
(2026-01-29). IHC Bar rejects lawyers' role in Imaan Mazari, husband's arrests. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) on Thursday strongly rejected remarks made by Judge Mohsin Aktar Kayani suggesting its involvement in the arrests of lawyers Iman Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, calling the allegations "baseless". | "There is no truth in the judicial remarks that the High Court Bar was involved in the arrests of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha," said IHCBA Secretary Manzoor Jajja. | He described comments made by a judge, who previously served as president of the High Court Bar, regarding the Bar's conduct as "regrettable." Jajja said: "A judge who was once the preside…
(2026-01-29). Chinese FM holds talks with Azerbaijani counterpart. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov in Beijing on Wednesday.Azerbaijan supports the four major global initiatives put forward by China and is willing to join the Group of Friends of Global Governance, he added.
(2026-01-29). Britain, China join forces against migrant smuggling gangs. geo.tv 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives in Beijing, China, January 28, 2026. — ReutersBEIJING: Britain and China are set to sign a co-operation agreement on Thursday targeting supply chains used by migrant smugglers, Downing Street said, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits…
(2026-01-29). Beijing on alert as Nipah virus spreads in India. ecns.cn Zero Nipah virus infections have been detected in China, national disease control and prevention authorities have said in the wake of a recent outbreak in India, adding that health authorities have nevertheless begun risk assessments and strengthened monitoring mechanisms.
(2026-01-29). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.
(2026-01-29). Imran's 'hospital admission' worries PTI. tribune.com.pk 
Senior opposition leaders on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, particularly reports that he was transferred to a hospital for treatment without informing his family or the party leadership. | Top leaders from PTI and its allies held a joint press conference to raise concerns over the continued denial of access to Imran, a day after reports emerged that the incarcerated former prime minister had been suffering from an eye infection. | "The last meeting with Imran Khan took place on December 20, after which party officials and family members h…
(2026-01-29). The Meme Morality of ICE and FAFO. counterpunch.org 
Good people cannot make the needed change. Good people can make the needed change. The contradiction is intentional. The first sentence is singular. The second is plural. Individually, most people are not stupid. Collectively, people often are. As George Carlin put it, "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." On our own,
(2026-01-29). China ramping up Nipah virus surveillance. ecns.cn No Nipah virus cases had been detected in China as of Tuesday and the probability of infections in China remains low, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration said in the wake of a recent outbreak in neighboring India.
(2026-01-29). U.S. Out of Paris Climate Agreement. wattsupwiththat.com Thanks to President Trump, the U.S. has officially escaped from the Paris Climate Agreement which undermined American values and priorities, wasted hard-earned taxpayer dollars, and stifled economic growth. This is another commonsense America First victory for the American people!" ( — Taylor Rogers, White House spokesperson.
(2026-01-29). Heavy gunfire and explosions near airport in Niger's capital. aljazeera.com Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger's international airport in Niamey on Thursday.
(2026-01-29). BRICS+ Offers Indigenous & Local Communities Ways to Advance Environmental and Social Goals. infobrics.org BRICS+ "offers unique opportunities for reimagining Indigenous inclusion through their emphasis on multipolarity, South-South cooperation, and alternative development paradigms that could, if strategically leveraged, provide space for Indigenous voices to shape governance from within," and therefore bring environmental and social goals forward, a new analysis argues…
(2026-01-29). Makgetsi Construction assists Greater Tzaneen after heavy rains. sanews.gov.za Makgetsi Construction assists Greater Tzaneen after heavy rains | In response to recent heavy rains that caused widespread road damage and debris buildup, Makgetsi Construction Enterprise has stepped in to assist the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality with urgent road rehabilitation and clean-up operations in affected areas. | The black female-owned local construction company deployed teams and equipment to support the municipality by removing storm debris and patching damaged road surfaces to restore access, improve safety for residents and motorists, and ensure the continuity of essential services. | Speaking o…
(2026-01-29). Thursday 1/29: Protest @ Press Conference. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza…
(2026-01-29). Fascist assaults Ilhan Omar as White House escalates campaign against left-wing groups. wsws.org The violent assault follows deliberate incitement by President Trump and the launching of an anticommunist witch-hunt by FBI Director Kash Patel.
(2026-01-29). Voices of solidarity from Germany in the fight against Trump's drive to dictatorship. wsws.org Workers and students in Germany send messages of support to the general strike in Minnesota and the nurses' strike in New York, linking the fight against the Trump dictatorship with the struggle against war and social cuts in Europe.
(2026-01-29). Woman, child die as they fall into manhole in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
The body of a woman, who along with her daughter fell into a manhole near Bhati Gate in Lahore, has been found while the search operation is underway for the girl, a senior police official said Thursday. | DIG (operations) Lahore Faisal Kamran told The Express Tribune that the victim has been identified as Sadia, aged 24. | He said the authorities concerned and emergency services had been conducting search operations along the route of the sewerage line and at one point they spotted the dead body. | However, the search operation continued for the recovery of the victim child. The DIG said the body was found fr…
(2026-01-29). Last giant pandas in Japan return to China. ecns.cn Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, the last remaining giant pandas on loan to Japan, returned to China early Wednesday, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda said, marking the suspension of the country's long-running panda conservation exchange with Japan.
(2026-01-29). Saudi Arabia-UAE Conflict and Options for India. ummid.com The challenge for New Delhi is not choosing between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — but navigating a Gulf that is no longer strategically monolithic.
(2026-01-29). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Iraq's Shia coalition defy US, backs Nouri al-Maliki for PM. newarab.com 
Iraq's Shia political parties have rejected what they describe as This stance follows
(2026-01-29). Sunday 2/22: Community Call: Live from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/f……
(2026-01-29). Syrian leader meets Putin in Moscow with Russian military bases on agenda. scmp.com Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy. | "I know that there is a lot that's necessary to restore in Syria, and our economic operators, including the construction sector, are ready for this joint work," Putin said.
(2026-01-29). 20,000 Chicagoans Mobilize To Demand ICE Out Of Everywhere. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Over 20,000 Chicagoans marched in downtown Chicago, Sunday, January 25, through the cold and heavy snow, in response to the brutal murder of Alex Pretti and the ongoing occupation of Minneapolis by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). | The protest, organized by the Coalition Against the Trump Agenda (CATA), demanded charges for Jonathan Ross and all DHS agents involved in murders, that Congress cut all funding to ICE, and an end to collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and ICE.
(2026-01-29). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). NUP Claims Nansana Mayoral Seat Amid Disputed Results as NRM Takes Entebbe, Kira, Makindye Ssabagabo. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has won the Nansana Municipality mayoral race in Wakiso District amid claims of electoral irregularities, as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retained Entebbe, Kira, and Makindye Ssabagabo municipalities. John Bosco Sserunkuma, popularly known as Kaanakambatta, was on Wednesday evening declared the winner of the Nansana mayoral seat after polling 19,468 votes. …
(2026-01-29). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.
(2026-01-29). Are there 10 courageous Republicans who can save America? onlineopinion.com.au A republic survives only when lawmakers choose country over career. What happens when they do not?
(2026-01-29). Saudi Arabia won't allow attacks on Iran from its territory: crown prince. independent.co.ug 
RIYADH | Xinhua | Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Tuesday assured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that the kingdom will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran, according to Saudi Press Agency. The crown prince said during a phone call that the kingdom …
(2026-01-29). 2025 Rekindled Commitments to Academic Freedom Nationwide. scheerpost.com Photo by 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
(2026-01-29). BSEH Haryana 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 out. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), has released online 2026 date sheet and time table of Class 10 (Secondary or Matric) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams on its official website.
(2026-01-29). 'What the Hell Happened' to Tucker Carlson? A New Book Tries To Find Out. portside.org 'What the Hell Happened' to Tucker Carlson? A New Book Tries To Find Out |
(2026-01-29). Acting head of office questioned by police in corruption probe. haaretz.com Drorit Steinmetz, who is close to the Netanyahus, is the latest senior figure in the prime minister's circle who is suspected of criminal offenses. She was questioned in a corruption affair involving Social Equality Minister May Golan, a source told Haaretz…
(2026-01-29). Britain's Starmer seeks fresh start with China, economic wins. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting during his visit to China, in Beijing, China, January 29, 2026. — ReutersStarmer meets China's Xi, calls for reset in relations.Visit comes amid flurry of diplomacy with…
(2026-01-29). Eyewitness testimony of shooting of Alex Pretti. workers.org 
The following is the transcript of the reading of a written eyewitness sworn testimony regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement gangsters' shooting of Veterans Administration nurse Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. It was read Jan. 26 on a broadcast of Democracy Now! radio program. The witness first describes . . . |
(2026-01-29). Why Bangladesh's Growth Model Is Pakistan's Most Relevant Case Study Today. thinktank.pk In a recent special guest lecture hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Embassy of Japan, renowned Japanese development economist Prof. Yamagata Tatsufumi presented a compelling case: Bangladesh, though geographically anchored in South Asia, has adopted an industrial development model strikingly similar to the high-intensity, export-led strategies that propelled East Asian economies. …
(2026-01-29). Xinjiang sees steady growth in 2021-25. ecns.cn The economy of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region expanded at a steady clip during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with fixed-asset investment and foreign trade growth among the highest in the country, officials said.
(2026-01-29). Chile forging closer economic ties with nation. ecns.cn "Now, we want to take the relationship with Chinese consumers to the next level," Marambio added. "We are investing in strategies to get closer to the consumers and better understand what they want. But this is not only about investing money — it's about investing in growing consumption. We want to grow our relationship with Chinese consumers in all the ways that we can. We want cherries to become part of everyday life, expanding how and when people enjoy them."
(2026-01-29). ECC greenlights grants worth Rs90b. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Wednesday took many decisions which would have a total fiscal impact of Rs90 billion. | The ECC considered and approved funds required for clearing outstanding liabilities of utility companies including the Pakistan Post Office Department. | It authorized the release of Rs11 billion as a supplementary grant to address long-pending payables accumulated over several years, according to the Finance Ministry. | The ECC also approved a supplementary grant amounting to Rs29.6 billion to ensure uninterrupted procurement of vaccines and syringes under the Exp…
(2026-01-29). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-29). Overnight Israeli Raids Bring Closures, Injuries, and Expulsions. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Hizma, northeast of occupied Jerusalem, late Wednesday night, mere hours after withdrawing from the area. Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Al-Issawiya in the occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/zgykpX5kxE— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 29, 2026 The Jerusalem Governorate reported that during the incursion, enemy forces fired stun grenades …
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: Webinar: Iran, the US and Israel: How did we Get Here? indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/iran-us-israel…
(2026-01-29). British Intelligence Goes Full Guardian Promoting Untestable Computer-Generated Scares of Eco-System Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com This ridiculous scare alone gives us an idea about what is going on here. Humans affect the environment they live in, as do all species, but political extremists are given free rein to magnify to truly absurd levels the dangers of exploitation. Their solution is a neo-Malthusian command-and-control Net Zero takeover that would inevitably cause societal and economic collapse. When people are starving and destitute, biodiversity will be torn to shreds. Cobbling together 14 pages of reheated sandwich board-scares that have been doing the rounds for decades is an absurd waste of time for security professionals with p…
(2026-01-29). Police, federal agents assault and arrest peaceful protesters outside Dilley detention camp in south Texas. wsws.org As hundreds demanded an end to children being kept in cages, ICE locked down the Dilley facility while Texas police and immigration Gestapo used tear gas and truncheons to assault peaceful protesters outside the prison camp.
(2026-01-29). Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60bn investment in OpenAI: report. tribune.com.pk 
NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reported on Wednesday. | NVIDIA, an existing investor whose chips power OpenAI's AI models, is in talks to invest up to $30 billion, The Information said, citing a person with knowledge of the situation. | Microsoft, a longstanding backer, is in talks to invest less than $10 billion, the report said. It added that Amazon, which would be a new investor, is in discussions to invest significantly more than $10 billion, potentially even more than $20 billion. | OpenAI is close to receiving term sheets, or an investmen…
(2026-01-29). The Justifications For War With Iran Keep Changing. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-01-29). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). CPJ, Journalist Assistance Network urge US authorities to respect rights of journalists covering immigration. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-29). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Myanmar journalist Myat Thu Kyaw seriously injured in alleged prison assault. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-29). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-29). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Explosion, fire reported in Buenos Aires, Argentina. albawaba.com
(2026-01-29). Pakistan journalist Nadir Abbas Baloch targeted with intimidation, threats. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-29). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Settlers torch vacated homes in Bedouin community in West Bank. haaretz.com
(2026-01-29). What will happen when there are no guardrails on nuclear weapons? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-29). Highland Park Stands With Minnesota. indybay.org
(2026-01-29). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces demolish two Palestinian homes in al-Zarazir village. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-29). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-29). European court rules Azerbaijan prosecuted Khadija Ismayilova in retaliation for journalism. Lauren Wolfe
(2026-01-29). Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-29). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-29). Más ayuda para Cuba desde España. radiohc.cu 
Otra ayuda solidaria destinada a pobladores de las provincias orientales de Cuba llegará en los próximos días procedente de España, coordinado por diferentes organizaciones solidarias que operan en la península ibérica. | Manuel Lleonart, miembro de la Asociación Valenciana de Amistad con Cuba, José Martí, mencionó que para cerrar el contenedor se convocó a una jornada de trabajo voluntario el sábado 24 de enero, que congregó a más de 30 activistas de la solidaridad con Cuba de Valencia, Euskadi, Madrid y Catalunya, cubanas y cubanos residentes, más activistas de varias organizaciones políticas y sindicales, quie…
(2026-01-29). Mexicanos esperanzados con medicamento cubano. radiohc.cu Una innovadora solución cubana para combatir las úlceras del pie diabético se vislumbra como un recurso a extenderse en México, después de ensayos y experiencias médicas aún en marcha. | Los Servicios Médicos Cubanos ofrecen atención a los pacientes diabéticos del archipiélago caribeño que incluye el Heberprot-P, desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología. | Sometido a estudios, aprobado por las instancias regulatorias e incorporado al cuadro básico de medicamentos, el inyectable ha brindado certezas de ser único y eficaz en el tratamiento de úlceras del pie diabético. | Se trata de una de…
(2026-01-29). A más bloqueo y agresiones de EE.UU., más intensa la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Un ejemplo de ello será el IV Encuentro Internacional organizado por el Canal Europa por Cuba que se celebrará en Sevilla, España, del 30 de enero al 1 de febrero próximos con el objetivo de respaldar a la mayor de las Antillas frente a las embestidas de la actual administración de Washington del mandatario Donald Trump. | Líderes y miembros de movimientos solidarios y reconocidas personalidades del viejo continente, de América Latina, àÅfrica y Asia, así como representantes de Cuba y de sus residentes en el exterior, reafirmarán en esa cita el apoyo incondicional al decano archipiélago del Caribe. | Los pa…
(2026-01-29). A más bloqueo y agresiones de EE.UU., más intensa la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Un ejemplo de ello será el IV Encuentro Internacional organizado por el Canal Europa por Cuba que se celebrará en Sevilla, España, del 30 de enero al 1 de febrero próximos con el objetivo de respaldar a la mayor de las Antillas frente a las embestidas de la actual administración de Washington del mandatario Donald Trump. | Líderes y miembros de movimientos solidarios y reconocidas personalidades del viejo continente, de América Latina, àÅfrica y Asia, así como representantes de Cuba y de sus residentes en el exterior, reafirmarán en esa cita el apoyo incondicional al decano archipiélago del Caribe. | Los pa…
(2026-01-29). Universidad de Matanzas otorga título de Doctor Honoris Causa a Miguel Barnet. radiohc.cu 
´La mejor forma de ver las estrellas es pisar los adoquines por donde caminaron los poetas de la Atenas de Cuba ª, expresó este miércoles el destacado intelectual cubano Miguel Barnet, tras recibir la Condición Académica Doctor Honoris Causa en Ciencias de la Educación, como simbólico abrazo de la Universidad de Matanzas (UM). | Barnet recibió el título honorífico en la Sala de Conciertos 'José White', de manos de la doctora en Ciencias Leyda Finalé de la Cruz, rectora de la UM, en ocasión del I Festival Internacional de Poesía Puentes Poéticos. | Durante la cita que contó con la presencia de Alpidio…
(2026-01-29). Le condizioni necessarie per risolvere il conflitto in Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Prima di parlare di un vero e proprio processo di pace, infatti, sia per la Russia che per i più avveduti tra gli analisti europei sussistono ancora diverse questioni da affrontare. | Segue nostro Se l'inviato del presidente statunitense Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, e il genero del capo della Casa Bianca, Jared Kushner, si sono dimostrati ottimisti riguardo i recenti colloqui con Vladimir Putin a Mosca sul futuro del conflitto ucraino, d…
(2026-01-29). Entra en vigor Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes fue publicado hoy en la Gaceta Oficial y entra en vigor este mismo día 28 de enero, en coincidencia con el aniversario 173 del natalicio del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, lo cual lo convierte en un homenaje a su legado, que estuvo en muchos casos dedicado a la infancia.
(2026-01-29). Irán responde a provocación de Trump. radiohc.cu Irán está abierto al diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero preparado para defenderse si es presionado, declaró este miércoles en su cuenta de X la Misión Permanente del país persa ante las Naciones Unidas. | La representación iraní recordó en un mensaje que ´la última vez que Estados Unidos se equivocó al entrar en guerras en Afganistán e Irak, desperdició más de 7 billones de dólares y perdió más de 7.000 vidas estadounidenses ª. | La misión afirmó, además: Irán está preparado para el diálogo basado en el respeto y los intereses mutuos, pero si es empujado, se defenderá y responderá como nunca antes ª.
(2026-01-29). Presidenta de México: La ayuda humanitaria a Cuba continúa. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó hoy que su país continúa con la ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, asediada por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos desde hace más de seis décadas.
(2026-01-29). Presidenta de México: La ayuda humanitaria a Cuba continúa. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, afirmó hoy que su país continúa con la ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, asediada por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos desde hace más de seis décadas.
(2026-01-29). Más ayuda para Cuba desde España. radiohc.cu Otra ayuda solidaria destinada a pobladores de las provincias orientales de Cuba llegará en los próximos días procedente de España, coordinado por diferentes organizaciones solidarias que operan en la península ibérica. | Manuel Lleonart, miembro de la Asociación Valenciana de Amistad con Cuba, José Martí, mencionó que para cerrar el contenedor se convocó a una jornada de trabajo voluntario el sábado 24 de enero, que congregó a más de 30 activistas de la solidaridad con Cuba de Valencia, Euskadi, Madrid y Catalunya, cubanas y cubanos residentes, más activistas de varias organizaciones políticas y sindicales, quie…
(2026-01-29). Irán responde a provocación de Trump. radiohc.cu Irán está abierto al diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero preparado para defenderse si es presionado, declaró este miércoles en su cuenta de X la Misión Permanente del país persa ante las Naciones Unidas. | La representación iraní recordó en un mensaje que ´la última vez que Estados Unidos se equivocó al entrar en guerras en Afganistán e Irak, desperdició más de 7 billones de dólares y perdió más de 7.000 vidas estadounidenses ª. | La misión afirmó, además: Irán está preparado para el diálogo basado en el respeto y los intereses mutuos, pero si es empujado, se defenderá y responderá como nunca antes ª.
(2026-01-29). Universidad de Matanzas otorga título de Doctor Honoris Causa a Miguel Barnet. radiohc.cu ´La mejor forma de ver las estrellas es pisar los adoquines por donde caminaron los poetas de la Atenas de Cuba ª, expresó este miércoles el destacado intelectual cubano Miguel Barnet, tras recibir la Condición Académica Doctor Honoris Causa en Ciencias de la Educación, como simbólico abrazo de la Universidad de Matanzas (UM). | Barnet recibió el título honorífico en la Sala de Conciertos 'José White', de manos de la doctora en Ciencias Leyda Finalé de la Cruz, rectora de la UM, en ocasión del I Festival Internacional de Poesía Puentes Poéticos. | Durante la cita que contó con la presencia de Alpidio…
(2026-01-29). En vigor en Cuba, Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes. radiohc.cu El Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes fue publicado este miércoles en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba y entra en vigor este mismo día 28 de enero, en coincidencia con el aniversario 173 del natalicio de José Martí, nuestro Héroe Nacional. | La ministra cubana de Educación, Naima Trujillo Barreto explicó en conferencia de prensa algunos de la confección de la norma, para lo cual se valieron de un amplio grupo de asesores y consultas a quienes va dedicado su proceder. | La titular significó que este instrumento legal contempla un sistema de protección integral con sus respectivos subsistemas p…
(2026-01-29). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Irán: "El tiempo se acaba" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó hoy a Irán con un ataque "mucho peor" que el ejecutado en junio contra las instalaciones nucleares de la República Islámica si no acepta un acuerdo para limitar ese programa.
(2026-01-29). Entra en vigor Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes fue publicado hoy en la Gaceta Oficial y entra en vigor este mismo día 28 de enero, en coincidencia con el aniversario 173 del natalicio del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, lo cual lo convierte en un homenaje a su legado, que estuvo en muchos casos dedicado a la infancia.
(2026-01-29). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Irán: "El tiempo se acaba" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó hoy a Irán con un ataque "mucho peor" que el ejecutado en junio contra las instalaciones nucleares de la República Islámica si no acepta un acuerdo para limitar ese programa.
(2026-01-29). En vigor en Cuba, Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes. radiohc.cu El Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes fue publicado este miércoles en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba y entra en vigor este mismo día 28 de enero, en coincidencia con el aniversario 173 del natalicio de José Martí, nuestro Héroe Nacional. | La ministra cubana de Educación, Naima Trujillo Barreto explicó en conferencia de prensa algunos de la confección de la norma, para lo cual se valieron de un amplio grupo de asesores y consultas a quienes va dedicado su proceder. | La titular significó que este instrumento legal contempla un sistema de protección integral con sus respectivos subsistemas p…
(2026-01-29). Leñadores fuerzan a un séptimo juego en playoff beisbolero. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas vencieron hoy 5-4 a los Leopardos de Villa Clara y forzaron a un séptimo y decisivo juego para definir el último semifinalista del campeonato cubano de béisbol.
(2026-01-29). Leñadores fuerzan a un séptimo juego en playoff beisbolero. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas vencieron hoy 5-4 a los Leopardos de Villa Clara y forzaron a un séptimo y decisivo juego para definir el último semifinalista del campeonato cubano de béisbol.
(2026-01-29). Xenofobia: Atacan a la congresista demócrata Ilhan Omar. cubadebate.cu Tras la agresión, la congresista insistió en continuar hablando en asamblea pública. Las autoridades arrestaron al atacante, un hombre de 55 años llamado Anthony Kazmierczak. Horas antes del ataque, el presidente Trump se burló abiertamente de la congresista Omar durante un mitin en el estado de Iowa.
(2026-01-29). Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo a José Martí. radiohc.cu El pueblo de Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo este miércoles a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional, en el aniversario 173 de su natalicio. | En el Mausoleo que guardan los restos del Apóstol de la independencia, en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, se realizó la ceremonia militar, el cambio de la guardia de honor, y estudiantes de la Escuela Militar 'Camilo Cienfuegos', de la urbe indómita, colocaron las ofrendas florales enviadas por el líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz; el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Mig…
(2026-01-29). Jazz Plaza homenajea a José Luis Cortés. cubadebate.cu La 41 edición del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza ha tenido la deferencia de recordar este año a uno de los músicos más integrales que ha tenido Cuba, el flautista José Luis Cortés, a quien se le ha dedicado un coloquio en esta, su ciudad natal. Por estos días, y en el marco del evento dedicado a él, han sido varias las figuras participantes que han rememorado su legado.
(2026-01-29). Quitar lastres al pensamiento, y desatar todas las fuerzas de crear. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles tuvieron lugar los Plenos Extraordinarios del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba en las provincias de Las Tunas, Camagàºey, y Ciego de àÅvila. Las reuniones estuvieron encabezadas por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, así como por el miembro del Buró Político, Roberto Morales Ojeda.
(2026-01-29). Xenofobia: Atacan a la congresista demócrata Ilhan Omar. cubadebate.cu Tras la agresión, la congresista insistió en continuar hablando en asamblea pública. Las autoridades arrestaron al atacante, un hombre de 55 años llamado Anthony Kazmierczak. Horas antes del ataque, el presidente Trump se burló abiertamente de la congresista Omar durante un mitin en el estado de Iowa.
(2026-01-29). Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo a José Martí. radiohc.cu El pueblo de Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo este miércoles a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional, en el aniversario 173 de su natalicio. | En el Mausoleo que guardan los restos del Apóstol de la independencia, en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, se realizó la ceremonia militar, el cambio de la guardia de honor, y estudiantes de la Escuela Militar 'Camilo Cienfuegos', de la urbe indómita, colocaron las ofrendas florales enviadas por el líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz; el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Mig…
(2026-01-29). Passenger plane crashes in northeast Columbia, lawmaker among all 15 onboard killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A small aircraft crashed on Wednesday in a remote part of Colombia's Norte de Santander province in the country's northeast, killing all 15 people on board, officials confirmed. Satena, the state-run airline operating the flight, said authorities were alerted by local residents in the community of Curasica, who reported the crash site. A rescue team was dispatched to evaluate the situation. | Colombia's Ministry of Transportation later announced that after the wreckage was found, officials sadly confirmed there were no survivors. | The plane, registered as HK4709, departed from Cucuta airport [mda…
(2026-01-29). Jazz Plaza homenajea a José Luis Cortés. cubadebate.cu La 41 edición del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza ha tenido la deferencia de recordar este año a uno de los músicos más integrales que ha tenido Cuba, el flautista José Luis Cortés, a quien se le ha dedicado un coloquio en esta, su ciudad natal. Por estos días, y en el marco del evento dedicado a él, han sido varias las figuras participantes que han rememorado su legado.
(2026-01-29). Díaz-Canel encabezó análisis del PCC en Las Tunas y Camagàºey. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este miércoles los plenos extraordinarios del Partido en las provincias de Las Tunas y Camagàºey, como parte del ciclo de reuniones que se desarrolla en todo el país para analizar las prioridades del año 2026. | La Presidencia de la República informó en su cuenta oficial de X, que en ambos encuentros participó el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, y las máximas autoridades políticas del territorio. | En el c…
(2026-01-29). México conspira para invadir EEUU, dice libro promovido por Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump promovió en sus medios sociales un nuevo libro que advierte sobre "un golpe de Estado invisible" contra Estados Unidos organizado por el gobierno mexicano y Morena al "usar como arma política la migración masiva para influir en elecciones y minar la seguridad nacional".
(2026-01-29). Díaz-Canel encabezó análisis del PCC en Las Tunas y Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este miércoles los plenos extraordinarios del Partido en las provincias de Las Tunas y Camagàºey, como parte del ciclo de reuniones que se desarrolla en todo el país para analizar las prioridades del año 2026. | La Presidencia de la República informó en su cuenta oficial de X, que en ambos encuentros participó el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, y las máximas autoridades políticas del territorio. | En el c…
(2026-01-29). México conspira para invadir EEUU, dice libro promovido por Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump promovió en sus medios sociales un nuevo libro que advierte sobre "un golpe de Estado invisible" contra Estados Unidos organizado por el gobierno mexicano y Morena al "usar como arma política la migración masiva para influir en elecciones y minar la seguridad nacional".