(2026-01-02). Major Actions In Support Of Palestine Mark The New Year. popularresistance.org Over half a million people gathered early Thursday at Istanbul's Galata Bridge for a massive march in support of Palestine, organized under the umbrella of the Humanity Alliance and the National Will Platform, Anadolu reports. | The New Year's Day demonstration, held with the participation of more than 400 civil society organizations and led by the Turkish Youth Foundation (TUGVA), was carried out under the slogan "We won't cower, we won't keep quiet, we won't forget Palestine." | At the event, around 520,000 participants called for an end to the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-01-02). Project Sunrise: Turning Gaza Into a De-Islamized High-Tech Smart City. muslimskeptic.com Turning Gaza Into a High-Tech Smart City In February this year, Trump announced that he had plans to turn Gaza into a luxury resort-style Riviera: United States President Donald Trump has said the US will "take over" and "own" Gaza after resettling Palestinians elsewhere under an extraordinary redevelopment plan that he claimed could turn the …
(2026-01-02). MSF sounds alarm on threats to humanitarian work in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) —Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has vehemently rejected allegations from the Israeli regime claiming its staff members are linked to Palestinian resistance groups, labeling the accusations as baseless and unsupported by evidence.
(2026-01-02). Martyrs Rise in Gaza Amid Continued Israeli Ceasefire Violations. english.almanar.com.lb On the 84th day of the truce, Israeli occupation forces persisted in violating the ceasefire agreement across the Gaza Strip, resulting in new casualties and escalating military incursions. Breaking | Four Palestinians are injured by Israeli occupation fire in separate areas near the "Austrian Cemetery" and Khan Younis Stadium, in the southern Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/kVP33BIAqW— …
(2026-01-02). Tidbits-Jan. 1- Reader Comments: Israel Preparing for Permanent Gaza Presence; New "New Deal" About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order; Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg; Exchange: Why Portside Ran SMART Union President's Message; Cartoons. portside.org Tidbits-Jan. 1- Reader Comments: Israel Preparing for Permanent Gaza Presence; New "New Deal" About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order; Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg; Exchange: Why Portside Ran SMART Union President's Message; Cartoons |
(2026-01-02). Rally in Istanbul on New Year shows solidarity with Palestine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Over half a million Turkish people have taken to the streets of Istanbul as the new year began, rejecting celebrations as Israel's atrocities in Gaza continue unabated despite a declared ceasefire.
(2026-01-02). Ali Shamkhani, Leader's political advisor on Trump's interventionist remarks: The Iranian people know the American idea of "rescue" all too well — from Iraq and Afghanistan to Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-02). As Israel Bans Aid Orgs in Gaza, Notorious Mercenary Firm Seeks 'Targeter'. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-02). Israel profundiza el asedio humanitario en Gaza con el bloqueo a 37 ONG. cubadebate.cu El régimen de Israel oficializó este jueves primero de diciembre de 2026 la suspensión de licencias para 37 organizaciones humanitarias internacionales que operan en la Franja de Gaza, una medida que profundiza el asedio contra la población palestina. Esta acción administrativa ocurre mientras la Knesset avanza en normativas para cortar el suministro de agua y electricidad.
(2026-01-02). Agencia de ONU denuncia acciones israelíes contra ayuda humanitaria. radiohc.cu El comisionado general de la Agencia de la ONU para la población refugiada de Palestina en Oriente Próximo (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, aseveró este viernes que Israel atenta contra la labor humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza, al implementar nuevas restricciones. | Recientemente, la Knesset (Parlamento) aprobó una normativa que retira la inmunidad diplomática a los miembros de la Unrwa; autoriza el corte de suministros como agua, electricidad, combustible y comunicaciones, a ese organismo; y otorga al Gobierno israelí la facultad de expropiar propiedades de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) en Jerusalén…
(2026-01-02). A thesis confirmed: Epstein, Dershowitz and the Israel lobby. onlineopinion.com.au Behind the Epstein scandal lies a darker story: how elite influence networks moved to crush inconvenient scholarship on Israel and US power.
(2026-01-02). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2026-01-02). Report: Russia Asks US To Stop Chasing Tanker It Attempted To Seize Near Venezuela. news.antiwar.com Russia has made a formal request to the US to stop chasing the Bella 1, an oil tanker the US attempted to seize off the coast of Venezuela and has been pursuing in the Atlantic Ocean since December 21, The New York Times reported on Thursday. The report said that as the ship had been …
(2026-01-02). Big Daddy Trump Hustling While Triggering Venezuela War. globalresearch.ca While Trump humbly boasts about what a great dad he was because he said no to drugs and alcohol, it appears the coup makers are intending a massive strike inside Venezuela. | The 'peacemaker' is angling to once again bomb a …
(2026-01-02). President Maduro: "To the people of the United States, I say that here in Venezuela, you have a friendly people" radiohc.cu The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro agreed to grant us a "New Year's interview." We recorded it in Caracas in the late afternoon of December 31, as night began to fall over the country's beautiful capital and 2025 came to a close. This time, President Maduro proposed that we conduct a "traveling interview."
(2026-01-02). Venezuela has detained several Americans. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Venezuelan security forces have detained at least five Americans in recent months as the US has built a pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a US official familiar with the matter told CNN.
(2026-01-02). Pan-African Progressive Front: '70% Of Africans Back Reparations'. popularresistance.org A recent communiqué and continent-wide survey released by the Pan-African Progressive Front (PPF) signals a crucial shift in Africa's reparations movement, moving it from symbolic demands to a coordinated political and institutional agenda. | The survey, conducted across all regions of Africa and involving 1,861 respondents from 57 African countries and the diaspora, found that 70.3% of Africans support demanding reparations from former colonial powers, while more than 78% favor an interstate reparations fund under public oversight.
(2026-01-02). JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure Released. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has published JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure detailing the registration start date, exam schedule, syllabus and other important details.
(2026-01-02). Odisha Rolls Out Green Stickers for Pollution Control Compliance. devdiscourse.com The Odisha transport authority has initiated a new measure to enhance pollution compliance by introducing green stickers for vehicles with a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
(2026-01-02). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2026-01-02). Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja hopes to inspire the 'different' after calling time on Test career. geo.tv 
(2026-01-02). When the USSR and China Saved Humanity: How They Won the World Anti-Fascist War. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton -Dec 26, 2025 | It was the Soviet Union and China that defeated fascism in WWII. Their heroic contribution was later erased by the West. In the First Cold War, the US recruited former Nazis. | 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in World War Two. Unfortunately, the history of this extremely important conflict is not very well understood today. | It was not the United States and its Western allies that defeated fascism in WWII. That is a myth that is promoted by Hollywood movies. | In reality, it was the Soviet Union and China that defeated fascism in WWII. However, their heroic…
(2026-01-02). 'Israel' killed 56 journalists in 2025. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — At least 128 journalists were killed worldwide in 2025, with more than half of the deaths occurring in the Middle East, according to figures released Thursday by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
(2026-01-02). Iran protests turn deadly as New Year unrest spreads beyond cities; at least 7 killed. ptcnews.tv Iran protests: Iran has witnessed a sharp escalation in nationwide protests as demonstrations against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei turned violent with the arrival of the New Year. According to reports citing Iranian media and rights groups, several protesters and at least seven persons have been killed in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.What began as urban protests has now expanded into rural and semi-urban regions, signaling a wider and more volatile phase of unrest.Students, traders lead anti-government protestsUniversity students in Tehran were among the first to take to the streets…
(2026-01-02). Why rich 'refugees' flock to Ukraine from impoverished Europe for Christmas. strategic-culture.su Are these still refugees who supposedly cannot return to their homeland? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Anger is boiling over in…
(2026-01-02). Marriage to a US citizen no longer guarantees Green Card; living together now key requirement. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Marrying a US citizen does not automatically lead to a Green Card anymore, according to a senior US immigration attorney. Experts say that living together as a couple is now one of the most important conditions for approval.The Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as the Green Card, allows immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States and puts them on the path to citizenship. While marriage to a US citizen has long been a popular route, immigration authorities now closely examine whether the marriage is genuine.Cohabitation matters more than marriage certificateAs per a report in…
(2026-01-02). New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledges left-wing success after taking office. geo.tv 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, during his inauguration ceremony on January 1, 2026. —ReutersVows to set an example for the world through New York's leadership.Centres his message on cost-of-living pressures and economic justicePromises to…
(2026-01-02). Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it's worse than you think. grist.org 
(2026-01-02). Global Stocks Start 2026 Firmly as Precious Metals Rally Extends. moderndiplomacy.eu Global equity markets opened 2026 on a positive note in thin holiday trading, extending momentum from a strong year-end rally. Activity was muted due to market closures in Japan and China, while investors looked ahead to a year likely shaped by shifting U.S. monetary policy, AI-driven growth, and political uncertainty under President Donald Trump. Precious …
(2026-01-02). Reviving the Magic: 'Band Baaja Baaraat' Returns to Cinemas. devdiscourse.com PVR INOX is gearing up to re-release Yash Raj Films' 'Band Baaja Baaraat,' bringing back the celebrated debut of Ranveer Singh alongside Anushka Sharma, in theaters on January 16.
(2026-01-02). Gauteng law enforcement arrests 1 160 on New Year's eve. sanews.gov.za Gauteng law enforcement arrests 1 160 on New Year's eve | Gauteng police, working together with other law enforcement agencies, on New Year's Eve arrested more than 1 160 people for various criminal offences, with about 900 of them being wanted suspects for serious and violent crimes. | The arrests were made during operations that were conducted in all the five districts – Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng and West Rand. | "The integrated multidisciplinary operations resulted in over 1 160 people being arrested, including illegal immigrants and for crimes such as possession of unlicensed firearms, drunk…
(2026-01-02). Zohran Needs To Create Popular Assemblies. portside.org Zohran Needs To Create Popular Assemblies |
(2026-01-02). Kim Jong Un's Daughter Makes First Public Visit to State Mausoleum. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter, Ju Ae, appeared publicly for the first time at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, the state mausoleum housing the bodies of founding leader Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il. She accompanied her parents on the New Year's Day visit, according to photographs released by …
(2026-01-02). Mohamed Salah's goal takes Egypt to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals. ummid.com Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star who is also leading Egypt national football team, Saturday scored a classic goal to beat South Africa and take the Pharaohs to 2025 Africa Cup Quarter-Finals.
(2026-01-02). Corporate Media Advances Conservative Narrative About Minnesota Fraud. portside.org Corporate Media Advances Conservative Narrative About Minnesota Fraud |
(2026-01-02). University of Nebraska is eliminating a key climate research department. grist.org 
In his 15 years of farming full time, Quentin Connealy has weathered his share of storms — literally. | The first major flood hit in 2011. Three more came in 2019. The waters rose again in 2024 and ruined about 20 percent of his crops. This past summer, he dealt with at least three hail and wind events that damaged his corn and soybeans. | To Connealy, whose family has been farming in Nebraska for 131 years, the weather has grown more extreme, posing a greater threat to his family's farmland, which extends across thousands of acres in Burt County about an hour north of Omaha. He tries to plan as much as…
(2026-01-02). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2026-01-02). 14 Nations continue to fuel Jew-hatred around the world. onlineopinion.com.au The two-state mantra no longer delivers peace, but Western governments repeat it anyway, heedless of history, law, or consequences.
(2026-01-02). DHS and White House Officials Partying Like It's 1930s Germany: Amid Growing Fascist Trends. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer While many of us are celebrating the New Year with family and friends, the White House and its allies are doing the same—but seemingly partying as if it were 1930s Germany. Among the most reprehensible people in the administration—which, admittedly, isn't saying much—are DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, aka "ICE Barbie," and White …
(2026-01-02). Tragic Stabbing of Teen in Delhi: Main Accused Apprehended. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded in Delhi's Sultanpuri area as a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death, police reported on Friday. The main accused has been taken into custody.
(2026-01-02). Dozens killed, over 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — At least 40 people lost their lives and 115 others were injured when a fire broke out at a crowded bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during a New Year's Eve celebration.
(2026-01-02). Trump's 'rescue' threat and Iran's unified rebuttal: From official condemnation to public ridicule. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- A provocative social media post by U.S. president Donald Trump has triggered a wave of sharp reactions across Iran's political establishment and social media landscape, reviving long-standing memories of U.S. interventionism and exposing what Iranian officials describe as the deep hypocrisy embedded in Washington's rhetoric on human rights.
(2026-01-02). VIDEO: Iranians pay tribute to Martyr Qassem Soleimani's tomb. en.mehrnews.com KERMAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Masses of Iranians are converging on Kerman's Martyrs' Cemetery to commemorate the sixth martyrdom anniversary of former IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
(2026-01-02). (W.E. Talk) Why does the world need China more than ever in 2026. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026—2030) period. And the world anticipates a China striding confidently forward on the path of high-quality development. Amidst the turbulence of profound global changes and as the world navigates uncertainty with difficulty, the certainty emanating from China is increasingly seen as a "ballast stone" for maintaining the international order.
(2026-01-02). Hong Kong Stocks Surge on AI Optimism. devdiscourse.com Hong Kong's stock market began the year 2026 with positivity, spurred by optimism in the domestic artificial intelligence sector, reaching a 1.5-month peak.
(2026-01-02). Pezeshkian congratulates Cuban Revolution anniversary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has congratulated the anniversary of the victory of the Cuban Revolution.
(2026-01-02). Imam Ali birthday anniv., Gen. Soleimani martyrdom anniv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — A ceremony was held in the holy city of Qom to mark the sixth anniversary of of the martyrdom of General Qasem Soleimani as well as the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (AS).
(2026-01-02). The Awkward Chronicles of Uncle Sam: Claimed Glory, Met Chaos. ecns.cn "Clever" Uncle Sam's 2025 scorecard: shift blame, stall governance, profit from conflicts, swing the tariff hammer—only to hit himself.
(2026-01-02). Dubai transports over 2.8 million passengers during New Year 2026 celebrations. geo.tv 
(2026-01-02). 2026's Dark Welcome: Deadly Accidents, Burning Bars, and Unrelenting Wars. thinktank.pk As the world welcomed 2026 with fireworks and festivities, the new year dawned under a shadow of sorrow. From a catastrophic blaze in a Swiss Alpine bar claiming dozens of lives to scattered fatalities across Europe and persistent violence in conflict zones, January 1 painted a grim picture of human vulnerability. The Heart of the …
(2026-01-02). Trump Threatens Action Over Deadly Protests in Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Friday that Washington could intervene if Iranian security forces fire on protesters, as nationwide unrest over soaring inflation entered its fourth day. In a social media post, Trump said the United States was "locked and loaded," days after protests left several people dead in western Iran. The warning follows …
(2026-01-02). Xi to Host South Korea's Lee Amid Japan—Taiwan Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting Sunday, marking their second meeting in just two months. Such a short interval between summits is unusual and signals Beijing's intent to rapidly strengthen ties with Seoul. The visit comes at a sensitive time in Northeast Asia. China—Japan …
(2026-01-02). (W.E. Talk) Looking ahead to 2026: As geopolitical conflict risks intensify, all parties seek opportunities amid crisis through strategic moves. ecns.cn Looking back at 2025, the international landscape was marked by intertwined transformations and conflicts, with geopolitical tensions flaring up in various regions.
(2026-01-02). Lessons to learn from the brutal murder of Anjel Chakma. ummid.com The town of Dehradun, including India, has to search its conscience and decide how it can do right by Anjel Chakma and what can be done to inculcate greater inclusivity.
(2026-01-02). 7 dead as Saudi jets strike UAE-backed separatists in 'peaceful' Yemen operation. scmp.com Seven separatist fighters died in air strikes on Friday as the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen hit back against a sweeping advance by the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council (STC) that threatens to spiral into a major confrontation. | The deaths are the first from coalition fire since the secessionist STC seized swathes of Hadramawt and Mahra provinces last month.
(2026-01-02). New weapons to Taiwan: Overdue correction' or poorly timed move? responsiblestatecraft.org On December 17, while much of the nation was watching President Donald Trump's primetime "year-in-review" address to the nation,
(2026-01-02). New York's Mamdani Takes Office, Pledges Democratic Socialist Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor on Thursday, becoming the city's youngest mayor in decades and the first to take office as an openly democratic socialist. Elected last November with about 50% of the vote, Mamdani ran a campaign centered on cost-of-living pressures, sharply criticizing Republican President Donald Trump and promising …
(2026-01-02). ICE Drives Unmarked Cars. This Public Database Tracks Their License Plates. theintercept.com 
Activists in the Pacific Northwest are building a database of license plates used by immigration authorities with the hope of keeping tabs on agents' movements. | The In helping community members to identify unmarked vehicles used by U.S. Immigrat…
(2026-01-02). SPL 2025/26: Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr only FC to win 10 opening matches. ummid.com Saudi Football Club Al-Nassr, led by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, created another record Saturday, becoming the only club in the history of Saudi Pro League (SPL) to win all opening 10 matches.
(2026-01-02). Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly in the Islamic Republic. scmp.com US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged duelling threats on Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. | At least seven people have been killed so far in violence surrounding the demonstrations, which were sparked in part by the collapse of Iran's rial currency but have increasingly seen crowds chanting anti-government slogans.
(2026-01-02). 'Locked and loaded': Trump appears to threaten war with Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump warned Friday that, if Iranian authorities kill civilians taking part in a growing protest movement, then the U.S. will "come to their rescue.""We are locked and loaded and ready to go," Trump said in an early morning post on Truth Social.The apparent threat to attack Iran comes just days after Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who
(2026-01-02). Police arrest serial rapist in the Free State. sanews.gov.za Police arrest serial rapist in the Free State | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully apprehended a 55-year-old man who is allegedly linked to a string of rapes and robberies spanning over two decades across Welkom, Thabong, and Bloemfontein. | The suspect's run from the law ended recently after he allegedly attacked a 21-year-old female victim. | "The victim was walking home from town through the Magengenene graveyard when she was attacked and raped. Alert community members responded to the incident, chased the suspect, and successfully handed him over to the Mangaung police," SAPS said on Thu…
(2026-01-02). Creative Action Was Off The Charts In 2025. popularresistance.org The rise of authoritarianism in the United States had devastating consequences in 2025. It was a year of unrelenting injustice, maddening and terrifying at once. Amidst the cycles of heartbreak and hope, resistance surged to unprecedented levels. Along with mass demonstrations and powerful boycotts, there were countless acts of creative protest that rekindled spirits, made us laugh out loud, and kept us rising up. | In nonviolent struggle, creativity is an enduring superpower — and we've seen it working powerfully for us in 2025.
(2026-01-02). Russian Shahed swarm batters Volyn power grid in New Year's Eve blackout. hindustantimes.com Russian Shahed attack drones pounded Ukraine's Volyn region through New Year's Eve night, heavily damaging critical energy infrastructure and plunging over 100,000 residents into blackout. Fires broke out in Lutsk and Kovel district after multiple strikes, though initial reports indicated no deaths or injuries. Volyn Oblast came under a large-scale Shahed drone attack on the night of December 31 to January 1, with "several dozen" enemy aerial targets striking critical infrastructure. Watch for more…
(2026-01-02). Robert Fico New Year speech: Peace, sovereignty & stability for Slovakia in 2026. hindustantimes.com Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico delivered his New Year 2026 address marking the 33rd anniversary of Slovakia's independence, calling for peace, sovereignty, and social stability ahead of a pivotal election year. Speaking candidly, Fico warned of rising political polarization, rejected street politics and violence, and emphasized democratic competition through free elections. He strongly opposed Slovakia's involvement in the war in Ukraine, urging peaceful coexistence among nations. Fico outlined domestic priorities including housing affordability, infrastructure projects, regional government visits, and economi…
(2026-01-02). Traffic officers continue to maintain high visibility. sanews.gov.za Traffic officers continue to maintain high visibility | With the festive season holidays drawing to a close, road users are encouraged to act responsibly and remain vigilant as heavy traffic is anticipated on all major routes nationwide this weekend. | Law enforcement officers will maintain high levels of visibility during this period. | "Motorists are advised to plan their trips carefully. They are advised to avoid travelling at night as evidence shows that most deadly crashes happen after sunset and in the early hours of the morning. | "Travel data analysed since the start of the festive season road safety camp…
(2026-01-02). Pakistan Court Gives Journalists Life Sentences Over Imran Khan Protest Links. moderndiplomacy.eu A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia, convicting them of terrorism-related offences linked to online activity supporting former prime minister Imran Khan. The cases stem from violent protests on May 9, 2023, when Khan's supporters attacked military installations following his brief arrest. In response, authorities …
(2026-01-02). Iran lashes out at Trump's interventionist threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has warned that any US interference in Iran's internal matters would destabilize the entire region and directly undermine American interests.
(2026-01-02). GATE 2026 Mock Test, Paper Schedule Released. ummid.com IIT Guwahati, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026, has released the GATE 2026 Paper Schedule and Mock Test on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2026-01-02). City of Cape Town urges public to save water. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town urges public to save water | The City of Cape Town has appealed to residents be more water-wise and minimise non-essential consumption due to excessive water usage over the past few weeks. | The City has set a collective water-wise daily usage target of less than 975 million litres per day (MLD) for the summer season. | This allocation was determined to mitigate the risk associated with below average or unpredictable rainfall during 2026, and to maintain a reliable water supply. | As of Wednesday, 31 December 2025, the average water usage stood at 1 025MLD, with the city's dam levels at 70.5%…
(2026-01-02). Most important Iran developments in the past week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2026-01-02). Public warned against consuming dead shellfish. sanews.gov.za Public warned against consuming dead shellfish | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has confirmed large numbers of dead white mussel, whelks and other shellfish being washed out at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai on the West Coast. | Members of the public have been cautioned to refrain from eating the washed-out marine animals, as they carry significant health risks, rendering them unsuitable for consumption. | The dead shellfish, which washed up on Monday and Tuesday, indicates that they died after being paralysed, unable to burrow and then washed up. | "This is most likely due to…
(2026-01-02). Pope Leo warns against rising militarism and calls for 'unarmed' peace in 2026. hindustantimes.com Pope Leo led a solemn Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on January 1 to mark the World Day of Peace, which coincides with the Roman Catholic Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. In his homily, the pontiff urged the faithful to look to the Nativity as a symbol of "unarmed and disarming peace," amid rising global conflict. He reiterated concerns raised in his December message about growing military spending and the misuse of religion to justify war or nationalism. Pope Leo also reflected on the nearing conclusion of the Catholic Church's Holy Year of Jubilee, dedicated to hope.
(2026-01-02). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2026-01-02). Explained: How to change gmail.com email address. ummid.com In a much desired feature, Google has now decided to allow @gmail.com email address users to change with a new user name without losing data and also brand value.
(2026-01-02). Rabbi from religious nationalist group attacked in Jaffa; police probing possible racial motive. haaretz.com Tension between Jews and Arabs in Jaffa has intensified after a pregnant Arab woman was attacked with pepper spray early last month…
(2026-01-02). Trump raises new rhetoric against Iran over protests. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat against Iran, claiming that Washington is "locked and loaded" and ready to intervene should Iranian authorities allegedly use violence against protesters.
(2026-01-02). Meet Mohammed Haris: The Owner of Al Hind Air, India's latest airline. ummid.com The Al Hind Air, owned and promoted by T. Mohammed Haris, has finally obtained the much needed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
(2026-01-02). 2025 in Retrospect: Plight of Christians in India. ummid.com This year's attacks on Christians in India is yet another warning signal of the silence and double speak of the ruling dispensation.
(2026-01-02). Nigeria denies persecution of Christians after US missile attack. ummid.com Donald Trump said the US missiles on Christmas Day attacked 'terrorists' targeting Christians in Nigeria even as the Giant of Africa denied persecution of Christians in the country as claimed by the U.S. President…
(2026-01-02). Cover-Up is an indispensable chronicle of American overreach. strategic-culture.su By Leon HADAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A new documentary about the journalist Seymour Hersh uncovers the pathologies of U.
(2026-01-02). Saudi Envoy Says Yemen Separatist Leader Blocked Aden Landing. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Yemen said the leader of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), Aidarus Al-Zubaidi, blocked a Saudi delegation from landing at Aden international airport on Thursday. The incident followed Zubaidi's reported decision to halt air traffic at the airport. The STC, which advocates for southern Yemen's independence, is backed by the United …
(2026-01-02). Saudi bombs will not thwart new UAE-linked 'South Arabia' in Yemen. responsiblestatecraft.org The
(2026-01-02). (W.E. Talk) Experts look to 2026: Seizing opportunities amid crises, forging ahead after breakthroughs. ecns.cn What direction will the international landscape take in 2026? In the West, far-right groups are on the rise, while in Japan, extremist politicians are attempting to revive militarism and the U.S. has adopted aggressive expansionist behavior in Latin America, said Benjamin Norton, founder of the Geopolitical Economy Report, in a recent exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-01-02). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2026-01-02). Denmark to stand firm against Trump's plan for Greenland: PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly rejected renewed efforts by the United States to acquire Greenland, delivering a firm and defiant speech amid rising diplomatic tensions.
(2026-01-02). Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year's fire. scmp.com Investigators on Friday set about the ‚Äåpainful task of identifying the burned bodies from a blaze that engulfed a crowded bar and killed around 40 people at a New Year's Eve party in the ‚Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. | Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old Italian international golfer who lived in Dubai, was named on Friday as the first of several possible victims from Italy to be identified.
(2026-01-02). IOF Intensifies West Bank Raids as Settler Attacks Escalate. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces (IOF) launched widespread raids and arrests across the West Bank early Friday, alongside a surge in violent attacks by armed settlers targeting Palestinian communities and property. Israeli occupation forces continue their wide-scale demolition campaign in Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarm, as part of the ongoing offensive in the camp since …
(2026-01-02). Xi congratulates Guy Parmelin on assuming Swiss presidency. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Guy Parmelin on his assuming presidency of the Swiss Confederation.
(2026-01-02). Orsted Seeks Court Injunction Against U.S. Wind Lease Suspension. moderndiplomacy.eu Denmark's Orsted said on Friday it is challenging the U.S. government's suspension of the lease for its Revolution Wind offshore project and will seek a court injunction to overturn the decision. The project, a 50-50 joint venture between Orsted and Global Infrastructure Partners' Skyborn Renewables, is under construction off the U.S. East Coast. The Trump …
(2026-01-02). Trump's Takeover of Education Is Taking a Page From the Confederacy. portside.org Trump's Takeover of Education Is Taking a Page From the Confederacy |
(2026-01-02). (W.E. Talk) Experts on 2026: China's 15th Five-Year Plan significant for the World. ecns.cn Benjamin Norton, founder of the Geopolitical Economy Report, U.S. foreign policy expert, also emphasized that the 15th Five-Year Plan is not only crucial for China but also of great significance to the world. China's contributions in areas such as scientific and technological innovation benefit not only its own people but also people around the globe.
(2026-01-02). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: High Court logging appeal decision a game changer. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-02). Sanctions, Public Discourse and Democratic Safeguards. moderndiplomacy.eu Restrictive measures under the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) are instruments of external action. They are intended to address organized threats, including hybrid interference and foreign information manipulation, typically understood as networked and coordinated activity originating beyond the Union's borders. When such measures are imposed on individuals who live and work within the …
(2026-01-02). 2025 was the year of denial. What now? scmp.com As an undergraduate student of anthropology long ago, I remember studying the phenomenon of "compartmentalism" as a hallmark of primitive cultures or societies — their capacity to hold contradictory beliefs without inner conflict or even appearing to notice the contradictions. | We well-educated rationalists in the rich West were supposed to be above this kind of schizophrenic inconsistency, seen as a symptom of a defective imagination or the shallowness of the masses.
(2026-01-02). Alert: CBSE 10th, 12th March 3, 2026 Papers Rescheduled. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the Class 10th and 12th Papers of the 2026 Board Exams to be held on March 03, 2026.
(2026-01-02). Americans be mindful of their soldiers' safety, Iran says in response to Trump's military threat. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's national security chief on Friday warned President Donald Trump that any U.S. interference in Iran's internal affairs would put the lives of American soldiers in the region in jeopardy, saying Trump should understand the consequences of any military intervention.
(2026-01-02). Maduro says open to US talks on drug trafficking. newarab.com 
Maduro, in an interview with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet, reiterated that the US wants to force a government ch…
(2026-01-02). Tezpur University's Turmoil: Enquiry Committee Sparks Hope Amidst Ongoing Protests. devdiscourse.com Students, teachers, and stakeholders at Tezpur University have applauded the Ministry of Education's decision to form an enquiry committee addressing ongoing issues at the institution, including allegations against Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh. Despite the progress, protests persist until justice is affirmed.
(2026-01-02). Punjab's Universal Healthcare Revolution: The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. devdiscourse.com Punjab's Health Minister, Dr Balbir Singh, has announced the launch date for the much-anticipated 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'. Set to begin on January 15, the scheme offers free, cashless medical treatment up to Rs 10 lakh for every family in the state.
(2026-01-02). China's BYD dethrones Tesla as world's top EV maker amid Musk's politics, tax credit woes. scmp.com Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker (EV) on Friday to China's BYD, as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. | Tesla said that it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9 per cent from a year earlier. | By contrast, BYD is now the world's largest EV maker, having sold 2.26 million vehicles last year — a 27.9 per cent increase.
(2026-01-02). Sjoerd Marijne: Return of the Coach to Transform Indian Women's Hockey. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne has returned as the chief mentor for the Indian women's hockey team. Marijne, known for leading the team to a remarkable fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics, resumes his role during a critical transition phase for the squad.
(2026-01-02). Meet Imran Baig's daughter, Aviva, who is engaged to Priyanka Gandhi's son. ummid.com Senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra Monday December 29, 2025 announced his engagement with Aviva Baig, sparking a sudden interest in the Delhi based charming girl.
(2026-01-02). New weapons to Taiwan: 'Overdue correction' or poorly timed move? responsiblestatecraft.org On December 17, while much of the nation was watching President Donald Trump's primetime "year-in-review" address to the nation,
(2026-01-02). Dental Care in Andheri: Treatments, Technology and Safety Standard. ummid.com The main reason people prefer a dental clinic in Andheri is the ease of access to it because there is a good metro connectivity, railway stations, and it is well connected to major road links.
(2026-01-02). How Chinese Media Frames EU's Carbon Tax as 'Unfair' Attack on China. thinktank.pk China's state-run Global Times amplified the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM)'s criticism of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Titled "EU's CBAM provisions targeting China are unfair and discriminatory; China to take all necessary measures to safeguard interests, MOFCOM says," the piece frames the EU's carbon tariff as a protectionist attack on China's economy. …
(2026-01-02). Muslim Newsmakers of 2025. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2025.
(2026-01-02). Why Trump Just Paused Tariffs on Sofas Vanities? thinktank.pk In a surprise New Year's Eve move that could reshape household budgets across the United States, President Donald Trump has hit the pause button on planned tariff increases for key home essentials. Effective immediately, the one-year delay on hikes for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities offers potential relief to consumers grappling with inflation and …
(2026-01-02). Israel approves construction of a courtyard roof at Tomb of the Patriarchs, holy to both Jews and Muslims. haaretz.com The Hebron Municipality, which is run by Palestinians, petitioned Israel's High Court of Justice challenging both the expropriation of the site of the future roof and the limited transfer of planning authority. A hearing is expected to be held in the case next week…
(2026-01-02). Swiss ski resort bar inferno joins long list of world's worst club fires. scmp.com A fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year's Day has left dozens of people presumed dead and around 100 injured, according to authorities. | Here is a look at some other nightclub, bar and music venue fires that have led to significant death tolls: | December 2025: A fire ripped through a popular nightclub in Arpora village, in India's Goa state, killing 25 people, including kitchen workers and tourists.
(2026-01-02). The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration Speech. portside.org The Full Transcript of Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration Speech |
(2026-01-02). Bihar Train Heist Unveils Internal Police Involvement. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, a Government Railway Police (GRP) officer investigating a major gold robbery was arrested for his alleged role in the crime, raising serious questions about integrity within the force.
(2026-01-02). China's record hypergravity machine, Nepal's 'bride buying' probe: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China builds a record-breaking hypergravity machine to compress space and time | China is set to break its own record in hypergravity research with a colossal new centrifuge that can spin multi-tonne samples at unmatched intensities.
(2026-01-02). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2026-01-02). 'Heroic': Makkah Haram Security Guard hailed for saving pilgrim's life. ummid.com Grand Mosque Security Guard, Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad, is receiving unprecedented praise for his heroic to save a pilgrim who jumped from the first floor of the Makkah Haram in an attempt to end his life.
(2026-01-02). Hajj 2026 4th Waiting List of 1,259 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the fourth waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 1,259 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 08, 2026.
(2026-01-02). Scott Ritter Explains How Iran Is Reshaping the Middle East Power Balance. thealtworld.com Former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter warns that rising tensions around Iran could push the Middle East toward a far wider and more dangerous conflict. | In this in-depth conversation, Ritter analyzes recent U.S. military posturing, regime-change rhetoric, and covert pressure campaigns, arguing that Washington's approach toward Iran mirrors past strategies that led to prolonged wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.
(2026-01-02). The Global Reset Baton Passing to China. globalresearch.ca With the World Economic Forum, we knew the outcome. It was written down. They told us. Endless scripts of exactly how the world would operate under a One World Government. | It was assumed that America would be that tyrannical dictator. …
(2026-01-02). Why Association of Chartered Accountants scrapped online exams. ummid.com In a move to combat cheating, UK based Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced to scrap online or remote (at-home) exams from March.
(2026-01-02). 'Locked and loaded': Trump threatens to attack Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org President Donald Trump warned Friday that, if Iranian authorities kill civilians taking part in a growing protest movement, then the U.S. will "come to their rescue.""We are locked and loaded and ready to go," Trump said in an early morning post on Truth Social. | — (@)…
(2026-01-02). Revving Up: Major 2026 Vehicle Launches in India's Auto Industry. devdiscourse.com In a significant development for India's automotive sector, several top manufacturers are gearing up for a flood of vehicle launches slated for early 2026. This wave of new models marks an intensified competition across the electric vehicle (EV) and internal combustion engine (ICE) segments.
(2026-01-02). Dollar Starts 2026 Slightly Higher After Steepest Annual Fall in Eight Years. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. dollar opened 2026 modestly higher on Friday after suffering its biggest annual decline in eight years. Thin holiday trading and closed markets in Japan and China kept volumes low, with investors positioning ahead of key U.S. economic data due next week. The dollar's weakness in 2025 was driven by narrowing interest-rate differentials with …
(2026-01-02). Trump pulls National Guard from cities after court defeats, warns 'they could…" hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he's withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles after facing major legal setbacks and court rulings that blocked or limited the deployments. The president framed the move as temporary and claimed the troop presence helped reduce crime, even warning federal forces might return "in a much different and stronger form" if crime surges again. City and state leaders, however, celebrated the decisions as victories against federal overreach, noting local efforts led to crime declines and courts refused to allow forced troop deployments.
(2026-01-02). Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen. scmp.com For years, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia projected geopolitical and economic power across the Gulf and beyond, seemingly in tandem. | But a growing rivalry and struggle for influence has come to a head – most recently in Yemen – following years of divergence over a tangle of competing interests that reach from regional waterways to the corridors of power in Washington, analysts say.
(2026-01-02). Pakistan Super League Goes Big: 2 New Teams Coming in 2026. thinktank.pk Pakistan's premier T20 cricket extravaganza, the Pakistan Super League (PSL), is on the cusp of a historic transformation. Starting with Season 11 in 2026, the league will expand from six to eight teams, injecting fresh energy, regional pride, and massive commercial potential into the country's sporting landscape. Among the frontrunners in this high-stakes race is …
(2026-01-02). Xizang's Leap From Serfdom To Socialism With Chinese Characteristics. popularresistance.org "Tibet" has long been shrouded in mystery and misinformation. But the reality before 1951 was stark. Under a feudal theocracy, about 5% of the population were serf-owners, while at least 95% were serfs. I will never forget the film about a mother, a grandmother, and a small child, all born in the cowshed of a serf-owner. They lived there as the fourth generation under such conditions. | After 1951, Xizang underwent significant changes, notably the rapid expansion of transportation. Yet, the event that remains most vivid for the people we spoke to is the abolition of serfdom on March 28, 1959.
(2026-01-02). Targeting Putin and New Year celebrations… Western war psychosis in desperation mode. strategic-culture.su The sick cynicism of the NeoNazi Kiev regime and its Western sponsors knows no depth. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The sick cy…
(2026-01-02). Iran reaffirms continued support from Axis of Resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The deputy chief commander of Iran's IRGC says that Islamic Republic of Iran insists on continuing unwavering support for the Axis of Resistance, noting that enemies' threats will have no impact on the resistance path.
(2026-01-02). IIM JAP 2026: Direct Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur has started online registration for candidates who have passed CAT 2025 and now seeking admission in two-year full time MBA program through Joint Admission Process or JAP 2026.
(2026-01-02). Champagne sparklers blamed for Swiss bar fire that killed 40. scmp.com Investigators said on Friday that they believe sparkling candles atop champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a Swiss ski resort when they came too close to the ceiling of a bar crowded with New Year's Eve revellers. | Authorities planned to look into whether the material on the ceiling that was designed to muffle sound conformed with regulations. | The candles, which give off a stream of upwards-shooting sparks, were the same type that is commonly available for parties, officials said.
(2026-01-02). The Most Shameful Moment of 2025. ummid.com Read on as Team ummid.com takes a review of the soon-to-be-ending year, and chronicles the most shameful moment(s) and most ashamed moments of the Year 2025.
(2026-01-02). Iran's foreign trade exceeds $85b in 9 months: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put the country's foreign trade in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21) at more than $85 billion.
(2026-01-02). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2026-01-02). China / United States — Latin America And The Caribbean. popularresistance.org As if by fate and unplanned twists of history, at the very moment that Trump was threatening Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Marco Rubio was making clear his conviction that the Western Hemisphere is Washington's property, thus reviving the Monroe Doctrine and its Trump corollary for the 21st century, the government of the People's Republic of China released its third document on its foreign policy toward the region. | In 2008, the Chinese government published the first Document on China's Policy Toward Latin America and the Caribbean, in which it set out the objective of establishing a China-LAC Compre…
(2026-01-02). Afghanistan flash floods: 17 dead, thousands affected amid heavy rainfall. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: At least 17 persons have lost their lives and 11 others have been injured following flash floods triggered by the first heavy rains and snowfall of the season in Afghanistan, officials reported. The sudden floods have impacted multiple regions, causing damage to homes, roads, and livestock.According to Mohammad Yousaf Hammad, spokesperson for Afghanistan's National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA), most fatalities have occurred since Monday in the districts most severely affected by the flooding. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern and western provin…
(2026-01-02). Israel Intercepts False Target Amid Rising Tensions with Hezbollah. devdiscourse.com On January 2, the Israeli military announced the interception of what it termed a 'false target' after alarms were triggered by a suspected drone in the northern town of Bar'am.
(2026-01-02). 'Israel' strips al-Khalil municipality of authority at Ibrahimi Mosque, advances Judaization plans. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-02). The rise and fall of Babycham — the sparkling pear drink that sold the champagne lifestyle at a small price. |
(2026-01-02). Oldest known cremation in Africa poses 9,500-year-old mystery about Stone Age hunter-gatherers. |
(2026-01-02). Over 300 babies born across Gauteng public health facilities. sanews.gov.za
(2026-01-02). The world risks forgetting one of humanity's greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication ‚àí 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab. |
(2026-01-02). Shamkhani: Any interventionist hand approaching Iran's security under false pretexts will be cut off before arrival, with a regret-inducing response. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-02). Patrick Lawrence: New Year's Notes on Purported Leaders. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-02). Why central bankers look to the 'stars' when setting interest rates. |
(2026-01-02). What colour should I repaint my home? Ask a psychologist. |
(2026-01-02). Iran arrests 14 members of an organized explosives production network in Alborz province. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-02). New materials, old physics — the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm. |
(2026-01-02). Trump's Attempts to Control Higher Education Follow a Familiar Fascist Playbook. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-02). What makes mountain birds sing at dawn — and why are they sometimes quiet? Ecologists explain. |
(2026-01-02). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
(2026-01-02). Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes? |
(2026-01-02). Tax the Rich, Say Mamdani, Sanders, and NYC Inauguration Crowd. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-02). Five ways to improve your health this year that don't rely on losing weight. |
(2026-01-02). The 'sacred' pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers. |
(2026-01-02). Why brides are still reluctant to choose secondhand wedding dresses. |
(2026-01-02). Street food in Mombasa: how city life shaped the modern meal. |
(2026-01-02). Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost? |
(2026-01-02). Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause — but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift. |
(2026-01-02). Cabinet papers 2005: WorkChoices, Afghanistan and climate change take centre stage. |
(2026-01-02). Donald Trump loathes the courts. He's following the autocrat playbook to sideline them. |
(2026-01-02). The ancient braces myth: why our ancestors didn't need straight teeth. |
(2026-01-02). LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety — schools can do much more to teach it. |
(2026-01-02). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2026-01-02). Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite' — research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections. |
(2026-01-02). AI agents arrived in 2025 — here's what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026. |
(2026-01-02). West Antarctica's history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent's 'catastrophic' geology. |
(2026-01-02). Is world peace even possible? I study war and peace and here's where I'd start. |
(2026-01-02). What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year. |
(2026-01-02). How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids — a child psychologist's tips for making magic and avoiding tears. |
(2026-01-02). Australia's red and yellow beach flags can be dangerously confusing. Is it time to change them? |
(2026-01-02). How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker. |
(2026-01-02). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2026-01-02). Online 'brainrot' isn't ruining children's minds — it's a new way of navigating the modern internet. |
(2026-01-02). Focus apps claim to improve your productivity. Do they actually work? |
(2026-01-02). Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 — here's what's coming next. |
(2026-01-02). What are your new year's reading resolutions? 6 dedicated readers share theirs. |
(2026-01-02). Al-Manar correspondent: An Israeli drone targeted a bulldozer with a bomb in the town of Ayta Al-Shaab, southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-02). China's five green economy challenges in 2026. |
(2026-01-02). Three climate New Year's resolutions that will fail — and four that can actually stick. |
(2026-01-02). Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress. |
(2026-01-02). Why New Year's resolutions might feel harder this year — and what could help. |
(2026-01-02). Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026. |
(2026-01-02). West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America's aging flood defenses. |
(2026-01-02). Somaliland, Israel prepares a new breaking point. strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-02). Ancient African bedrock reveals the violent beginnings of life on our blue planet. |
(2026-01-02). Moving house? 3 surprising ways your new neighbourhood can affect health and happiness. |
(2026-01-02). Israeli media: An interceptor missile was launched towards a "suspicious target" in the Upper Galilee (near Safad), and the Israeli army is verifying whether this was a false alarm. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-02). Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here's how to ensure an ethical summer holiday. |
(2026-01-02). What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome? |
(2026-01-02). How the 'slayer rule' might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife. |
(2026-01-02). Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows. |
(2026-01-02). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2026-01-02). The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America. |
(2026-01-02). Partido Comunista de Uruguay reafirma solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Uruguay (PCU) reafirmó este viernes su solidaridad con Cuba y el rechazo al bloqueo que contra la isla caribeña ejerce el gobierno de Estados Unidos por más de seis décadas. | Así lo expresa una declaración enviada por el Comité Ejecutivo del PCU al Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, en ocasión del aniversario 67 de la Revolución Cubana y en el año del centenario del natalicio de su líder histórico, Fidel Castro. El texto afirma que el proceso revolucionario cubano continúa siendo ejemplo de ´dignidad, soberanía, justicia social y solidaridad práctica y permanente con los…
(2026-01-02). Más de tres mil brasileños retornaron al país en 2025. radiohc.cu Más de tres mil brasileños retornaron al país el pasado año, con la última entrada de 124 el 31 de diciembre, según datos del Ministerio de Derechos Humanos y Ciudadanía (MDHC), citados este viernes por medios locales. | Desde principios de 2025, el llamado programa Aquí está Brasil realizó 37 operaciones, garantizando el regreso de esa cantidad de nacionales en situación de vulnerabilidad, en su mayoría provenientes de Estados Unidos. | Lo anterior representa casi el doble de las mil 600 repatriaciones de 2024. | Tales deportaciones masivas fueron una de las promesas de campaña del presidente estadounidense, Don…
(2026-01-02). Aprecio por Cuba ratifica India en mensaje por fecha patria. radiohc.cu 
El canciller de India, Subrahmanyan Jaishankar, ratificó el aprecio de su Gobierno a las relaciones con Cuba en un mensaje a propósito del aniversario 67 del Triunfo de la Revolución de la nación caribeña. | En un mensaje en X, el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores del país surasiático felicitó a su homólogo Bruno Rodríguez, al Gobierno y al pueblo de Cuba por la patriótica fecha. | ´Saludos al FM @BrunoRguezP, al Gobierno y al pueblo de Cuba en su Día Nacional. Apreciamos nuestra asociación de muchos años ª, publicó el jefe de la diplomacia india en la referida red social. | Jaishankar acompañó su post e…
(2026-01-02). Comienzan a aplicarse desde el 1 de enero de 2026 nuevas cuotas para impuestos del transporte terrestre. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de modificaciones de nuevas cuotas para el pago del Impuesto sobre el transporte terrestre y sobre la Propiedad o posesión de embarcaciones, comenzarán a aplicarse desde hoy en todo el país, de acuerdo con la Ley 181 del Presupuesto del Estado, correspondiente al 2026.
(2026-01-02). Vanguardia artística cubana prepara edición XXX del Festival de Trovadores Longina. radiohc.cu La Asociación Hermanos Saíz (AHS) ultima detalles para el XXX Festival de Trovadores Longina canta a Corona, que acogerá en próximos días la central provincia Villa Clara, dedicado este año al cantautor Silvio Rodríguez. | Esta edición tendrá lugar del 7 al 11 de enero, con el apoyo de numerosas instituciones y artistas y cinco jornadas de conciertos, exposiciones y encuentros culturales, informa el programa publicado por la organización en su perfil de Facebook. | El cronograma incluye actividades en esta ciudad cabecera y otros municipios de la provincia, como Caibarién, donde se realizará la tradicional peregr…
(2026-01-02). Maldivas por estrechar nexos con Cuba. radiohc.cu El canciller de Maldivas, Abdulla Khaleel, expresó su interés de estrechar los nexos con Cuba en un mensaje de felicitación a su homólogo cubano, Bruno Rodríguez, al Gobierno y al pueblo de la nación caribeña. | En la misiva por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución cubana, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores maldivo manifestó su deseo de trabajar estrechamente con su par de la mayor de las Antillas para fortalecer los lazos bilaterales y multilaterales en los próximos años. | "En nombre del Gobierno y del pueblo de la República de Maldivas, y en el mío propio, deseo transmitirle mis más cordiales salud…
(2026-01-02). El 2026 comienza bien frío: Reportan mínima de 5,4 grados en Aguada de Pasajeros. cubadebate.cu El cuarto sistema frontal de la actual temporada invernal durante las pasadas veinticuatro horas estuvo desplazándose muy debilitado por el centro y el oriente del archipiélago cubano. El mismo ha impuesto una masa de aire más fría, seca y estable que ha ocasionado un descenso marcado de las temperaturas extremas. En consecuencia, la pasada madrugada fue muy fría en Cuba.
(2026-01-02). Matanzas despidió un año de profundas complejidades. radiohc.cu El año 2025 transcurrió en la provincia cubana de Matanzas en un escenario marcado por profundas complejidades económicas y sociales, derivadas del prolongado impacto del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los Estados Unidos, las tensiones del sistema electroenergético nacional y un contexto internacional adverso. Aun así, el territorio mantuvo en funcionamiento sus principales programas económicos y sociales, apoyado en la organización institucional y el esfuerzo colectivo de su población. | Desde el punto de vista económico, Matanzas concentró sus acciones en sostener la producción y los servicios ese…
(2026-01-02). ALBA-TCP conmemoró aniversario de la Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu El ALBA-TCP se unió a la conmemoración del aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución cubana, ocurrida el 1 de enero de 1959. | La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) señaló en un comunicado que esa fecha "abrió un horizonte irreversible de dignidad, soberanía y justicia social para Cuba y para toda Nuestra América". | Afirmó que aquel triunfo fue obra de la Generación del Centenario, juventud consciente que, inspirada en el ideario de José Martí, asumió la lucha como deber histórico frente a la dominación colonial y la opresión imperial. | El blo…
(2026-01-02). Dan a conocer la Letra del Año 2026. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de sacerdotes cubanos de la religión Yoruba dio a conocer en la madrugada de este primero de enero la Letra del Año, algunos consejos para enfrentar el nuevo período que comienza. La ceremonia, donde se reúnen practicantes consagrados de gran experiencia consagrados al culto de Ifá es una de las tradiciones más arraigadas para los creyentes.
(2026-01-02). Bolsonaro sale del hospital y regresa a la prisión en Brasil. cubadebate.cu El expresidente brasileño Jair Bolsonaro recibió hoy el alta médica del capitalino hospital DF Star y regresó a la sede de la Policía Federal (PF), donde cumple prisión desde el 22 de noviembre por tentativa golpista. Bolsonaro estuvo hospitalizado desde el 24 de diciembre y fue operado de una hernia inguinal bilateral.
(2026-01-02). El 2026 comienza bien frío: Reportan mínima de 5,4 grados en Aguada de Pasajeros. cubadebate.cu El cuarto sistema frontal de la actual temporada invernal durante las pasadas veinticuatro horas estuvo desplazándose muy debilitado por el centro y el oriente del archipiélago cubano. El mismo ha impuesto una masa de aire más fría, seca y estable que ha ocasionado un descenso marcado de las temperaturas extremas. En consecuencia, la pasada madrugada fue muy fría en Cuba.
(2026-01-02). Bolsonaro sale del hospital y regresa a la prisión en Brasil. cubadebate.cu El expresidente brasileño Jair Bolsonaro recibió hoy el alta médica del capitalino hospital DF Star y regresó a la sede de la Policía Federal (PF), donde cumple prisión desde el 22 de noviembre por tentativa golpista. Bolsonaro estuvo hospitalizado desde el 24 de diciembre y fue operado de una hernia inguinal bilateral.
(2026-01-02). Enfrentar el 2026 de una manera diferente: convocatoria del Gobierno cubano. radiohc.cu 
A enfrentar el 2026 de una manera diferente convocó el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, a los integrantes del Consejo de Ministros en su última reunión de este año, encabezada por el Primer Secretario y Presidente, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. | Vamos a enfrentar desafíos parecidos a los del 2025, alertó, pero tenemos una base normativa de muchas cuestiones que se han ido aprobando, destrabando, facilitando; se han flexibilizado varios procesos, precisamente para aprovechar y buscarle solución a nuestros propios problemas, para integrar todos los actores económicos del país. | "Cua…
(2026-01-02). Nostradamus predictions for 2026: War, death and global unrest; who was Nostradamus? ptcnews.tv Nostradamus predictions for 2026: As the year 2026 begins, followers of Nostradamus are once again debating his dark predictions for the future. Nostradamus, whose real name was Michel de Nostredame, was a French astrologer and physician who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his book Les Propheties, published in 1555, which contains 942 short poems, called quatrains.Supporters believe his writings predicted major events such as Adolf Hitler's rise, the 9/11 attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic, though historians say these interpretations are vague and open to debate.Why 2026 is being linked to his wr…
(2026-01-02). Dan a conocer la Letra del Año 2026. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de sacerdotes cubanos de la religión Yoruba dio a conocer en la madrugada de este primero de enero la Letra del Año, algunos consejos para enfrentar el nuevo período que comienza. La ceremonia, donde se reúnen practicantes consagrados de gran experiencia consagrados al culto de Ifá es una de las tradiciones más arraigadas para los creyentes.
(2026-01-02). Why do I seem to get sick as soon as I take time off? |
(2026-01-02). Thailandia e Cambogia: il cessate il fuoco regge solo se passa da Pechino. strategic-culture.su Il nuovo cessate il fuoco tra Thailandia e Cambogia segna una svolta possibile dopo settimane di combattimenti e sfollamenti. La differenza, oggi, è il perno della mediazione cinese: non coercizione, ma piattaforme di dialogo, diplomazia navetta e aiuti umanitari. L'opposto delle passerelle statunitensi. | Segue nostro La firma del nuovo cessate il fuoco tra Thailandia e Cambogia, entrato in vigore a mezzogiorno del 27 dicembre ora local…
(2026-01-02). Shreveport City Council Disrupted Over Secretive AI Data Center. popularresistance.org Shreveport, LA — On December 18, community members packed a Shreveport city council meeting Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. to oppose a proposed artificial intelligence data center being introduced through a special use permit. The meeting became a flashpoint for public anger over secrecy, environmental harm and corporate control of local government. | City council members met to discuss and vote on the proposal despite having signed non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that conceal critical details of the project from the public.
(2026-01-01). Young Palestinian boy drowns in Gaza flooding. newarab.com 
The UN said Thursday that a Palestinian boy in the Health officials also reported the death of another 9 year-old boy in Gaza Thursday, but the…
(2026-01-01). Denver Anti-War Protests Target New Palantir Headquarters. popularresistance.org Denver, CO — On December 21, protesters gathered at the Cherry Creek Financial House in Denver for a noise rally to protest at the new headquarters of Palantir. The tech and AI surveillance company has plans to move into the new Cherry Creek location after months of community organizing have made their downtown headquarters untenable. | Palantir, whose technology is widely used by ICE to track immigrants and by Israel to facilitate genocide in Gaza, was invited to place its headquarters in Denver by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, after protests drove them out of California in 2020.
(2026-01-01). Photos: Thousands march in Türkiye in support of Gaza on New Year's Day. aljazeera.com Protesters in Istanbul march after morning prayers, calling for an end to Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2026-01-01). Strangulation, Not Invasion: Trump's Plan For Venezuela. popularresistance.org The loudest question in Washington right now is whether Donald Trump is going to invade Venezuela. The quieter, and far more dangerous, reality is this: He probably won't. Not because he cares about Venezuelan lives, but because he has found a strategy that is cheaper, less politically risky at home, and infinitely more devastating: economic warfare. | Venezuela has already survived years of economic warfare. Despite two decades of sweeping U.S. sanctions designed to strangle its economy, the country has found ways to adapt: Oil has moved through alternative markets; communities have developed survival strategies…
(2026-01-01). Saturday 1/3: the Deal with Venezuela? indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | also online: Please register in advance at | bit.ly/SSS-Venezuela | to receive your personal link to participate in this event online…
(2026-01-01). US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan, 'engage in meaningful dialogue'. scmp.com The US State Department on Thursday urged Beijing to end intimidating military moves in the area around Taiwan that it said create needless anxiety and stress. | Washington's New Year's Day message followed a two-day live-fire exercise that Beijing wrapped up on Tuesday, dubbed Justice Mission 2025, that played out on a more extensive scale than its predecessors.
(2026-01-01). But Wouldn't It Be Nice? A Paean to Decency. counterpunch.org [The Combine] worked on (my father, the Chief) for years. He was big enough to fight it for awhile…. He said [to the government men with the checks]; What can you pay for the way a man lives? He said, What can you pay for what a man is?…The Combine… whipped him. It beats everybody.
(2026-01-01). Belarus ready to offer competences in various fields to Sudan. eng.belta.by In the current circumstances when Sudan faces serious challenges to the internal political stability Belarus highly appreciates efforts of the chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, which are aimed at maintaining unity and creating a solid foundation for the future.
(2026-01-01). Gabon government sacks Aubameyang, suspends national team at AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and one other played banned after Gabon eliminated from Africa Cup of Nations group stage.
(2026-01-01). Somali president blames ISIL and al-Shabab for 'destroying' country. aljazeera.com Somalia's president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible fo destroying the country.
(2026-01-01). Did Ukraine try to kill Putin? strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | On the night of 28—29 December 2025, Russia's Defense Ministry and Fore…
(2001-01-26). Tsitsipas considered quitting tennis. tribune.com.pk 
Stefanos Tsitsipas said on Thursday he seriously considered retiring from tennis in the depths of a struggle with serious back pain during much of the 2025 season. | But the former world number three, now ranked 36th after playing just two Davis Cup matches since a second-round exit at the US Open, said his ongoing medical treatment appeared to be paying dividends. | "I'm most excited to see how my actual training responds with regard to my back," the 27-year-old said as he prepared to open his 2026 campaign for Greece at the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth, Australia. | "My biggest concern was if I could fini…
(2026-01-01). Real Madrid Open Training Draws Thousands of Fans in Madrid. thinktank.pk Thousands of Real Madrid supporters packed the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium in Madrid as the club held an open training session to mark the end of 2025. Fans cheered the players' arrival, waved placards, and enjoyed rare up-close moments, including autographs, selfies, and signed balls. The session, led by head coach Xabi Alonso, focused on …
(2026-01-01). 2025: The Year the Government Stopped Pretending It Cared About Freedom. counterpunch.org 
Some years chip away at freedom. Others tear the mask off. 2025 was the year the government stopped pretending it was constrained by the Constitution—when executive power expanded openly and unapologetically, surveillance became ambient, dissent became dangerous, and the machinery of militarized government embedded itself into daily life. Under Trump 2.0, the erosion of civil
(2026-01-01). At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia. aljazeera.com Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route.
(2026-01-01). This Year In Labour: Workers Fight Back Despite Instability And Hardship. popularresistance.org For workers and their families in Canada, the year has been rough. About one in five Canadians experience high financial pressure, according to data collected by the Angus Reid Institute. This financial pressure is driven by relatively high job insecurity, difficulty putting food on the table and higher debt levels. Many of these families are bracing for even more financial hardship in the new year, with 60 per cent expecting an increased level of difficulty in 2026. | Thousands of Canadians are losing their jobs amid U.S. president Donald Trump's tariffs and Prime Minister Mark Carney's cuts to the public servic…
(2026-01-01). Basic pay in Belarus up to Br297 as of 1 January. eng.belta.by The increase in the basic pay will result in higher wages in public-sector organizations. Since other stimulating payments and compensations are tied to the size of the basic pay, they will also increase as from 1 January 2026.
(2026-01-01). Thousands gather at martyr Soleimani tomb in Kerman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — Resistance Week and the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani officially began on Thursday with a large public gathering at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Kerman.
(2026-01-01). Keir Starmer admits to govt's failures in New Year's speech- A bid to woo disgruntled citizens. hindustantimes.com UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to "defeat decline and division" in his New Year message, promising that 2026 would bring visible improvements to everyday life, including lower bills, increased policing and better healthcare access. Acknowledging public frustration over the pace of change, Starmer said long-term challenges required sustained effort. Opposition leaders used their own messages to criticise Labour's record and outline alternative visions, with Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and the SNP all positioning themselves ahead of crucial local elections scheduled for May.
(2026-01-01). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory (FIDH-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, including human rights defenders.
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(2026-01-01). Tuesday 12/30: Virtual Delegation – Taybeh. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2026-01-01). Gauteng Health MEC to welcome New Year's Day babies. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health MEC to welcome New Year's Day babies | Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, is today expected to join postpartum mothers in welcoming their newly born bundles of joy at the Leratong Hospital in the West Rand. | During the New Year's Day ceremony, mothers will be presented with gift hampers for their babies. | "Additionally, the MEC will use the opportunity to engage parents about the importance of registering their babies immediately after birth at the Department of Home Affairs. | "Furthermore, the MEC will also emphasise the significance of timely immunisation and breastf…
(2026-01-01). Ukrainian Drone Assault Targets Russian Energy Hub. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, Ukrainian drones targeted an energy storage facility in Almetyevsk, Russia, igniting a fire that was swiftly extinguished, as reported by Russian media citing the local governor's press service.
(2026-01-01). Israeli forces kill young Palestinian man in West Bank. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot dead a young Palestinian man in the early hours of Thursday morning in the village of Luban al-Sharqiya, south of Nablus in 26-year-old Khattab Mohammad Daraghmeh was killed after Israeli forces set up an ambush near the main road adjacent to the village, positioning soldiers among the trees and opening fire on him and another young man passing through the area, The New Arab's sister site Al…
(2026-01-01). Major Battles for Reproductive Rights in 2026 Will Play Out in FDA and Courts. truthout.org In 2026, the biggest battles over abortion will not be at the polls. There will be a few contested measures on state ballots. Next year, Nevada's government will ask residents to approve constitutional protection for abortion rights for the second time, as required by state law. The same measure passed in 2024 with just over 64% of the vote. Virginians will likely see a similar ballot… |
(2001-01-26). Zohran Mamdani sworn in on the Holy Quran as New York's first Muslim mayor. tribune.com.pk 
Zohran Mamdani has formally taken office as mayor of New York City in a ceremony that underscored his historic election and hinted at the challenges ahead. | The 34‚Äëyear‚Äëold Democrat was sworn in shortly after midnight at the disused Old City Hall subway station, becoming the first Muslim to lead the United States' largest city. | Mamdani's team said the choice of venue reflected his working‚Äëclass roots and his campaign focus on cost‚Äëof‚Äëliving pressures facing ordinary New Yorkers. | In a symbolic departure from tradition…
(2026-01-01). Basij member killed as Iran's economic protests intensify. newarab.com 
A member of Iran's security forces was killed "A 21-year-old member of the Basij from the city of Kouhdasht was killed last night (Wednesday) by rioters while defending public order," the channel said, citing Said Pourali, the deputy governor of Lorestan Province. | This is the first officially confirmed death since the start of the protests on Sunday, which began peacefully in the capital Tehran. | The Basij are a volunteer paramilitary force link…
(2026-01-01). Over 20M Americans set to lose healthcare coverage Jan. 1 after Congress goes on recess. nationofchange.org Health insurance premiums are expected to more than double or even triple for some 20 million people, pricing many out of healthcare coverage entirely.
(2026-01-01). Wednesday 1/21: Community Forum on Make Polluters Pay and Threats of Offshore Oil Drilling. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-01). Several reported killed by authorities in Iran during protests over soaring inflation. haaretz.com Iranian authorities confirmed the deaths as protests over the country's economic conditions spread across Iran earlier this week, marking the most intense demonstrations since the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests…
(2026-01-01). Listening to Frank Sinatra on New Year's Eve. scheerpost.com Frank Sinatra (1957 studio portrait close-up). English: Photograph by Capitol Records, per a credit found in the 1959 edition of the International Celebrity Register at page 696. No known source credits an individual photographer., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Edward Curtin / Origin…
(2026-01-01). Gas Boiler Owners "Will Subsidise Heat Pump Users" With New Levy Under Ed Miliband's £15 Billion Energy Plans. wattsupwiththat.com Gas boiler owners could face a £30 green levy on their energy bills to subsidise heat pump owners under plans reportedly being considered by Ed Miliband. The Mail has the story.
(2026-01-01). French Farmers Protest EU—Mercosur Deal Inside Supermarket. thinktank.pk Dozens of French farmers staged an unusual protest inside an E.Leclerc supermarket in Carcassonne, removing non-French agricultural products from store shelves. The demonstration was aimed at opposing the proposed EU—Mercosur trade agreement, which farmers say would unfairly disadvantage French agriculture. Protesters argue that European farmers face strict administrative and environmental regulations, while imported products from …
(2026-01-01). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2026-01-01). A New Mayor, an Old Tradition: Yiddish Socialism Reawakens. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer First off, happy New Year. Late last night, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in deep in the bowels of a New York City subway station. Then this morning, on my reading list, was Molly Crabapple writing about the rich Jewish tradition the new mayor comes from. While many branded him an antisemite, Molly …
(2026-01-01). Navigating the Labyrinths of the Global Economy. infobrics.org The worst labyrinth is not that intricate form that can entrap us forever, but a single and precise straight line. —Jorge Luis Borges…
(2026-01-01). China's New Year, big claim: Xi warns Taiwan Strait tensions rising; 'reunification unstoppable…'. hindustantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping said the "historical trend toward national reunification is unstoppable" in his New Year address from Beijing, stressing that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are bound by shared blood ties. Xi also said China stands on the "right side of history" amid global turmoil and is committed to working with all countries to promote peace, development and a shared future for humanity. He highlighted diplomatic achievements including the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation Summit and Global Women's Summit, and noted the growing influence of BRICS, which expanded significantly in 2025 wi…
(2026-01-01). Odisha Leaders Unite in New Year Wishes for 2026. devdiscourse.com In a show of unity and regional pride, Odisha's top leaders extended heartfelt New Year wishes to the state's residents for 2026. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik conveyed their hopes for a prosperous and harmonious year ahead.
(2026-01-01). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-01). Lukashenko notes importance, topicality of India's priorities in BRICS in 2026. eng.belta.by "Belarus highly appreciates India's efforts to maintain peace and stability. Your country's economic, religious, and cultural authority has been one of the pillars of global balance for centuries," the congratulatory message reads.
(2026-01-01). Iran sends letter to IAEA over recent US threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Mission to international organizations in Vienna has sent a letter to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in response to recent US threats against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
(2026-01-01). "We will continue path showed by Martyr Soleimani with might" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — "The Iranian nation is committed to continuing the path, character, and ideals of Martyr Qassem Soleimani with all its might," according to President Masoud Pezeshkian on the martyrdom anniversary of the anti-terror icon.
(2026-01-01). Albanese reveals 4-point plan to probe Bondi Beach attack: Antisemitism, intel failure to be studied. hindustantimes.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday reiterated his government's commitment to tackling terrorism and hate speech, outlining a four-point plan following the Bondi terror attack. Speaking at a news conference in The Entrance, New South Wales, Albanese defended his decision not to call a federal royal commission, instead highlighting ongoing legal proceedings against those responsible, a New South Wales royal commission into the incident, and full Commonwealth cooperation. He also reaffirmed plans for a national intelligence and security review led by former ASIO chief Dennis Richardson, as well a…
(2026-01-01). 'Dozens' killed in Swiss ski resort blaze: What we know. aljazeera.com New Year's Eve fire in a Swiss resort in Crans-Montana has injured more than 100 people.
(2026-01-01). How far will the latest protests go in Iran? aljazeera.com There have been angry protests across the country against economic hardships.
(2026-01-01). In 1925 Patrick Geddes was invited to Israel to plan the first Hebrew city — left of it today? haaretz.com Tel Aviv's leafy boulevards were built on the vision of Scottish town planner Patrick Geddes. To mark the 100th anniversary of the plan, an exhibition asks how Geddes would feel about the metropolis today…
(2026-01-01). Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after just 18 months as manager. aljazeera.com Maresca exits the club midway through a turbulent season with the team winning just one Premier League game in December.
(2026-01-01). Beneath ultra-Orthodox draft crisis lies a far deeper rupture than anyone admits. haaretz.com The actions and rhetoric of the Haredi parties draw on a widening chasm — one that raises the question of whether we're looking at two religions, Jewish and Haredi, rather than a single tradition with internal disputes…
(2026-01-01). Welcome To 2026: Europe Laying Groundwork For Climate Science Censorship! wattsupwiththat.com As EU narratives collapse, desparate leaders are planning more tyrannical measures to keep it all from sinking.
(2026-01-01). Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, diplomatic missions, officials set out to increase export. eng.belta.by The document provides for improving the procedure for the interaction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belarusian diplomatic missions, and officials, who have been assigned to specific countries and constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
(2026-01-01). Gift Economies And Cultural Commons. popularresistance.org In the late 1970s, well before I became interested in the commons, one of the most formative books that I encountered, at age 23, was Lewis Hyde's The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property. I first read an excerpt in the Whole Earth Review — the countercultural quarterly edited by Stewart Brand — and shortly thereafter the book. I was thunderstruck by the invisible social relationships wrought by gifts and their karmic ramifications, all of which Hyde brought vividly into view. | Drawing on anthropologist Marcel Mauss' famous 1923 book on gift-exchange, Hyde took the idea much further, sho…
(2026-01-01). Seizing the Moment for U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance. wattsupwiththat.com As America's electric grid faces an unprecedent strain, nuclear power has never been more promising nor more important. Nuclear energy provides clean, reliable power that is vital to our economy and national security. American companies are pioneering some of the most promising advanced reactor designs in the world, but they will not succeed without effective government support for nuclear energy.
(2026-01-01). Why investors should remain bullish on Hong Kong, mainland stocks in 2026. scmp.com Judging by investor sentiment in the final quarter of last year, the spectacular rally in mainland Chinese and Hong Kong equities is over. The CSI 300 index of Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed stocks declined 0.2 per cent while the MSCI China Index fell by over 7 per cent. The Hang Seng Index, meanwhile, lost 4.5 per cent. | While most Wall Street banks remain bullish on Chinese stocks, some have turned more cautious. Morgan Stanley believes 2026 will be "a year of stabilization after 2025's high…
(2026-01-01). Lukashenko congratulates Belarusian TV channel STV on 25th anniversary. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko wished the staff of ZAO Stolichnoye Televideniye to reach new heights of the television industry, to come up with bright ideas, and to have inexhaustible inspiration for many years to come.
(2026-01-01). Analyst: USA no longer sees Russia as a threat to its own security and to European security. eng.belta.by "Statements by Trump and his closest aides indicate that the United States of America no longer sees Russia as a threat to its own security. Furthermore, the United States does not believe that Russia poses a threat to Europe," said Yakov Kedmi.
(2026-01-01). 'Joy Within His House': Making sense of life in a monastery. anabaptistworld.org A 38-year-old Dominican makes the fundamentals of contemplative life more accessible to laypeople.
(2026-01-01). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-01). Editor's Note: WHYY News launched WhatsApp, uncovered a new MOVE source, produced 100+ community events and more in 2025. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Merry new year! | Reflecting on the past year of news stories reported by the WHYY News team is a purposeful exercise and my annual "Auld Lang Syne" moment. "Growth" and "grind" are the two adjectives fitting to summarize the WHYY News team's work in 2025. | The WHYY newsroom was determined to tackle purposeful reporting projects while amplifying public service journalism and community engagement this past year. We call ourselves a "mighty" newsroom, and it suits us perfectl…
(2026-01-01). Forging A Stronger Farmers' Movement In Tanzania. popularresistance.org Over 670 farmers gathered in Morogoro, Tanzania, on December 4-5 to chart a course for the future of MVIWATA (National Network of Farmers Groups in Tanzania), one of Africa's most unique farmers' organizations. The occasion was MVIWATA's 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which serves as the highest democratic platform for members to voice their aspirations for the organization's future. | As the powerful slogan, "Mviwata, Sauti ya Mkulima" (MVIWATA is the voice of the farmer) and "Mtetezi wa Mkulima, Mkulima Mwenyewe" (The defender of the farmer is the farmer), rang through the hall time and again, the farmers d…
(2026-01-01). Brazil's Supreme Court rejects Jair Bolsonaro's request for house arrest. aljazeera.com Bolsonaro's latest petition, one in a series, comes after he spent the week in hospital for a hernia and hiccups.
(2026-01-01). Who's telling the truth on Netanyahu pardon? Trump goes off-script on Israel, Herzog destroys him. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption saga collides with a new controversy as Donald Trump claims Israel's president promised a pardon—only for Isaac Herzog to publicly deny it. With trials, legal peril, and war‚Äëtime politics colliding, Israel faces a deepening leadership and governance crisis that could reshape its future.
(2026-01-01). Democracy Now! 2026-01-01 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! 2026-01-01 Thursday: "Empire of AI": Karen Hao on How AI Is Threatening Democracy & Creating a New Colonial World
(2026-01-01). Francesca Albanese and the Lonely Road of Defiance. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-01). Southern Israelis back police raids on Bedouins, insist not. haaretz.com Residents of southern Israeli Negev communities criticize the lack of notice for police operations in nearby Bedouin towns, and lament the never-ending cycle of violence that endangers them and their property…
(2026-01-01). The New York Times Goes Deep…for Propaganda. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-01). León XIV inaugura el año con un llamado a la paz. cubadebate.cu En su homilía, el pontífice sostuvo que la salvación no llega a través de las armas ni del sometimiento, sino mediante el esfuerzo constante por comprender, reconciliar y acoger a todos sin temor ni cálculos.
(2026-01-01). Cómo vivió Fidel el 1 de enero de 1959 (+Fotos y Videos). cubadebate.cu En el año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, Cubadebate y el Sitio Fidel Soldado de las Ideas rememoran cómo fue el primer día del año 1959 para Fidel. El día en que la Revolución Cubana, por la que tantos hombres y mujeres lucharon y dieron sus vidas, alcanzó su tan anhelada victoria.
(2026-01-01). Cuban Culture in Another Year of Creativity and Identity (Part II). radiohc.cu The second half of 2025 confirmed the strength and resilience of the Ministry of Culture's system of institutions, preserving traditions and systematic events despite energy shortages that forced a rethinking of how to bring art and literature to the people, and further validated the conviction that Cuba is culture. | One example of this was the essential Ernest Hemingway International Colloquium, held from June 25 to 28 in locations linked to the Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, such as Cojímar and San Francisco de Paula—in addition to the theoretical event at the National Museum of Fine Arts—whic…
(2026-01-01). Come l'analisi politica è diventata bersaglio delle falsificazioni dell'intelligenza artificiale. strategic-culture.su Benvenuti nell'era dell'intelligenza artificiale, che trasforma la rete in una macchina infernale determinata a cancellare significato, cultura e Storia, seminando profonda confusione intellettuale. Esattamente come vuole il tecno-feudalesimo. | Segue nostro L'intelligenza artificiale si sta rapidamente diffondendo come una piaga in tutto lo spettro di Internet. Cià≤ è piuttosto prevedibile, considerando che il modello delle grandi az…
(2026-01-01). A 34 anos da queda da URSS: uma reflexà£o sobre a democracia soviética. strategic-culture.su A democracia é a grande farsa do imperialismo para enganar os povos do mundo e encobrir a ditadura liderada pelos EUA. Mas a revoluàßà£o russa mostrou o que é uma verdadeira democracia | Junte-se a nós no e . | Esc…