(2026-01-31). UK's Starmer says ex-Prince Andrew should testify before Congress over Epstein ties. devdiscourse.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that the ‚Äåformer Prince Andrew should testify before a U.S. congressional committee, following new revelations about Andrew's links to the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-01-31). US Justice Dept releases millions of Epstein files documents. newarab.com 
(2026-01-31). US justice department unveils 3.5 million pages of Epstein records. tribune.com.pk 
US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday that the department was releasing more than 3 million pages of documents, more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. The files, posted to a Department of Justice (DOJ) website, include some of the several million pages of records that officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December. | Documents concerned some of Epstein's famous associates, including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain's Prince Andrew, and email correspondence between Epstein and Elon Musk and other prominent contacts from across the politica…
(2026-01-31). Trump's Justice Department releases new cache of Jeffrey Epstein files. geo.tv 
This undated photo from the personal collection of Jeffrey Epstein provided by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on December 12, 2025, shows US President Donald Trump, flanked by Epstein. — AFPThe US Justice Department on Friday published a new cache of files related…
(2026-01-31). Maxwell Lobs Grenade Naming 29 'Protected' Epstein Friends. portside.org Maxwell Lobs Grenade Naming 29 'Protected' Epstein Friends |
(2026-01-31). Andrew Windsor accused of torture and murder in latest Epstein release. thecanary.co 
On 30 January, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) released the latest tranche of Epstein Files. As we reported, the release contained allegations Trump is 'compromised' by Israel, and that he raped and beat a child. The disgraced former prince Andrew Windsor also appears in the latest release, and the new allegations are the most […] | By
(2026-01-31). New Jeffrey Epstein files released by Trump's DoJ; Over 2000 videos, 180,000 images revealed. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Department of Justice has released a massive new cache of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, totaling over 3.5 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that these materials include content seized from Epstein's devices, with rigorous review protocols to protect victims' privacy. The release comes under a law requiring all Epstein-related records to be made public by December 19, 2025, after months of resistance from the Trump administration. The files shed light on previously hidden details of Epstein's network and connections, raising questions about wh…
(2026-01-31). Trump 'compromised by Israel', new Epstein files claim. thecanary.co 
More explosive accusations from today's new release of Epstein files. An FBI report from a "credible" and confidential human source says that US president Donald Trump was "compromised by Israel" and that his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was effectively running his organisation and presidency. The report links Kushner's family to corruption, Russian cash and the ultra-Zionist […] | By
(2026-01-31). Elon Musk figura en los nuevos archivos de Epstein. cubadebate.cu El multimillonario estadounidense Elon Musk figura en los nuevos archivos del caso del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Esta jornada, el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. ha publicado tres millones de páginas de los archivos más. Musk afirmó anteriormente que él y Epstein nunca se conocieron.
(2026-01-31). Is Israel opening the Rafah border to depopulate Gaza. newarab.com 
As residents of A statement published on Friday by the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the
(2026-01-31). LIVE: Israel kills 19, including 6 children, in new Gaza ceasefire breach. aljazeera.com Israel carries out deadly attacks in Gaza a day before the Rafah crossing is due to reopen.
(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-01-31). Beyond Bombings: How Pollution and Disease Are Killing Gaza Slowly. thinktank.pk Gaza's civilian population is living through a reality that many around the world cannot easily imagine: surviving day-to-day life in makeshift tent encampments after homes, services and normal routines have been destroyed. For families who have lost everything — houses, livelihoods, community ties — the harsh conditions in overcrowded camps have given rise to a …
(2026-01-31). raises credit outlook from negative to stable, citing Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com While boosting Israel's outlook, the credit rating agency reaffirmed the country's credit rating — the likelihood that a country will repay its debts — warning that Israel's security and geopolitical environment remains vulnerable…
(2026-01-31). Trump again bypasses U.S. Congress to push $6 billion in weapons sales to Israel. haaretz.com The four sales to Israel, including tactical vehicles and helicopters, were a violation of congressional norms, a senior Democratic official said, adding that Trump refuses to 'engage Congress on critical questions about the next steps in Gaza'…
(2026-01-31). Israel officially accepts Gaza death toll of 70,000. wsws.org After years of denial by Israel, successive US and European governments and the international media, Israel has accepted the Gaza Health Ministry's official death toll.
(2026-01-31). Dockworkers In Mediterranean Ports Announce Coordinated Antiwar Action. popularresistance.org Workers in more than 20 Mediterranean ports are preparing for an international day of action on February 6 to oppose the growing militarization of transport infrastructure, as well as port management's and governments' complicity in the genocide in Gaza. "If we don't take this step, all our other demands will be crushed under war," Francesco Staccioli of the Italian union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) warned during a launch event on Tuesday. | The mobilization aims to prevent arms shipments, reject rearmament, and oppose the impact of a war economy on workers' rights and social security systems. Notably, the day…
(2026-01-31). CAIR denounces Israel's killing of Palestinians, including journalists in Gaza. iacenter.org January 30, 2026 The three journalists — Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Samir Shaath and Anas Ghanem — murdered in Gaza by Israeli forces on Jan. 21, 2026. The following press release was issued by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Jan.21, 2026, and posted at cair.com/press-releases. CAIR condemns Israel's killing of Palestinian journalists and others in Gaza, denounces Netanyahu's appointment to 'Board of Peace' The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the slaughter of 11 Palestinians, includin…
(2026-01-31). Livestream: Doctors Without Borders bows to Israel. electronicintifada.net We talk to Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah about "racialized fascist imperialism." We also discuss new details of US plans for a Gaza concentration camp.
(2026-01-31). US approves $6.6bn sale of attack helicopters, assault vehicles to Israel. aljazeera.com The approved sale includes 30 Apache helicopters, which Israeli forces have used to attack Palestinians in Gaza.
(2026-01-31). Israel kills more than 25 in Gaza, targets displacement shelters. newarab.com 
(2026-01-31). Why attacking UNRWA is attacking Gaza's survival. aljazeera.com The UN agency is able to provide much-needed services to the entire Strip at scale, but it is prevented from doing so.
(2026-01-31). US approves billions in arms sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia. tribune.com.pk 1721969212-0/BeFunky-collage]-(35)1721969212-0.jpg)
The United States on Friday approved multibillion-dollar weapons sales to both Israel and Saudi Arabia, at a point of high tensions with Iran. | The State Department said it green-lighted a $3.8-billion sale of 30 Apache attack helicopters to Israel, which has agreed to a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. | "The United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to US national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defence capability," the State Department said in a statement. | "This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives," it said. | Also in the pack…
(2026-01-31). Saturday 2/14: Love in the Time of Intifada: A Fundraiser for Gaza Students. indybay.org The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.
(2026-01-31). Israeli strikes kill 32 in Gaza, series of explosions in Iran. newarab.com 
Israeli air strikes killed 32 people including children in Gaza on Saturday, in one of the deadliest days since the fragile ceasefire began in October last year. | "The death toll since dawn today has risen to 32, most of them children and women," said the civil defence agency, updating an earlier toll of 28. "Residential apartments, tents, shelters and a police station were targeted, resulting in this humanitarian catastrophe," agency spokesman Mahmud Bassal said in the statement. | The latest bloodshed comes after Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday for t…
(2026-01-31). Gaza's collapsing economy drives youth to create unconventional solutions. aljazeera.com Innovation becomes a go-to strategy for Gaza's youth as they battle unemployment in a hostile economic environment.
(2026-01-31). The US Plan For Gaza Has Nothing In It For Palestinians. popularresistance.org The latest iteration of the future U.S. plan for Gaza was revealed last week by U.S. President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, at the inaugural ceremony of the so-called "Board of Peace," which is tasked with overseeing the reconstruction and administration of the Strip. Kushner's presentation included a map of what Gaza would look like after reconstruction, including industrial zones, residential blocks, and tourism beaches. The plan advertises a new Rafah and a new Gaza City, completely separate from one another. Meanwhile, the edges of the Strip — which once served as Gaza's farmland and bread basket…
(2026-01-31). Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinians across Gaza, attacks reported in Rafah. aljazeera.com Multiple attacks across the besieged enclave a day before Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah border crossing.
(2026-01-31). Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Tariffs on Countries Selling Oil to Cuba; Cuba and Venezuela Respond. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, US President Donald Trump
(2026-01-31). Regime change roll call: Who's next? strategic-culture.su After Venezuela, the White House has Iran, Cuba, Haiti, and Iraq in its sights. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Following the cap…
(2026-01-31). Why is the US attacking Venezuela? links.org.au 
Chris Slee — Several reasons explain US hostility to the Maduro government.
(2026-01-31). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces General Amnesty Law in Venezuela and Justice System Reform (+El Helicoide). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The measure, which will be presented to the National Assembly by the Commission for Judicial Revolution and the Program for Coexistence and Peace, follows precedents of two amnesty laws decreed by…
(2026-01-31). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces General Amnesty Law in Venezuela and Justice System Reform (+El Helicoide). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The measure, which will be presented to the National Assembly by the Commission for Judicial Revolution and the Program for Coexistence and Peace, follows precedents of two amnesty laws decreed by…
(2026-01-31). US imperialism, Madurismo without Maduro and Venezuelan sovereignty after January 3. links.org.au 
Malfred Gerig looks at why the January 3 US military assault occurred, what the new Delcy Rodríguez government represents and what it all means for Venezuelan sovereignty.
(2026-01-31). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció Ley de Amnistía General. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes impulsar una Ley de Amnistía General que cubra todo el periodo de violencia política desde 1999 hasta la actualidad. | Al intervenir en la apertura del Año Judicial 2026 y presentación de gestión en 2025 del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ), la dignataria encargó a la Comisión para la Revolución Judicial y al Programa para la Convivencia Democrática y para la Paz a instalarse con urgencia para que en las próximas horas presenten la normativa ante la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento). | Solicitó, al respecto, la máxima colaboración del cuerp…
(2026-01-31). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció Ley de Amnistía General. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes impulsar una Ley de Amnistía General que cubra todo el periodo de violencia política desde 1999 hasta la actualidad. | Al intervenir en la apertura del Año Judicial 2026 y presentación de gestión en 2025 del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ), la dignataria encargó a la Comisión para la Revolución Judicial y al Programa para la Convivencia Democrática y para la Paz a instalarse con urgencia para que en las próximas horas presenten la normativa ante la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento). | Solicitó, al respecto, la máxima colaboración del cuerp…
(2026-01-31). Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez announces prisoner amnesty. aljazeera.com Rodriguez calls for healing 'wounds left by political confrontation' and says notorious El Helicoide prison to shut.
(2026-01-31). Pat Cummins out of T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins was ruled out on Saturday for next month's Twenty20 World Cup after failing to recover from a nagging back injury, and Ben Dwarshuis will replace him for the global showpiece. | Cummins played just one of the five Ashes tests against England, but Australia kept him in the provisional World Cup squad hoping for his availability in the Super Eight stage of the tournament to be played in India and Sri Lanka. | Matt Renshaw also replaced fellow batter Matthew Short but veteran Steve Smith could not break into the World Cup squad despite his strong form in the Big Bash League. | "W…
(2026-01-31). Belarus president's team defeats Grodno Oblast team in RHL match. eng.belta.by On 31 January, the head of state's team defeated the Grodno Oblast team, 10-5 (5-2, 1-1, 4-2), at the Olympic Arena in Minsk.
(2026-01-31). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.
(2026-01-31). Sabalenka loses Australian Open final to Rybakina. eng.belta.by In a three-set final on 31 January, world number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by fifth-ranked Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, 4-6, 6-4, 4-6.
(2026-01-31). GCIS hosts activations to educate public on SONA. sanews.gov.za GCIS hosts activations to educate public on SONA | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in collaboration with other stakeholders will host outreaches in the form of activations, community media engagements and dialogues ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA). | President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the programmes of government on 12 February 2026. | The address is delivered at a Joint Sitting of Parliament, including both the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and focuses on the current political and socio-economic state of the nation.
(2026-01-31). US approves multibillion-dollar arms deals to Saudi Arabia, Israel. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2025. — ReutersState Dept okays $3.8bn sale of 30 attack helicopters to Israel.Also approves $9bn sale to Saudi Arabia for 730…
(2026-01-31). Declaration of the Revolutionary Government: Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of U.S. economic blockade. radiohc.cu The Revolutionary Government of Cuba condemned this Thursday in the strongest terms a new and extreme escalation of the economic blockade imposed by the United States, aimed at completely blocking fuel supplies to the Island. | The action, carried out through an executive order from the US President dated January 29, declares a supposed "national emergency" to impose tariffs on countries that trade oil with Cuba. | In an official statement, the Cuban government denounced that this measure, justified with "an extensive list of lies and defamatory accusations," constitutes a flagrant violation of International Law…
(2026-01-31). The first heat of the year and we are already breaking records. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-31). Sindh to start urea subsidy payments for wheat farmers from Feb 2. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has decided to provide a subsidy on urea fertiliser to verified wheat farmers under the Sindh Wheat Growers Support Programme, Sindh Minister for Agriculture Sardar Muhammad Bux Khan Mahar said on Saturday. | He said the payment of the subsidy would begin on February 2, 2026, with verified farmers eligible to receive Rs8,000 per acre through Sindh Bank and other designated banks. | The minister said the Agriculture Department had released more than Rs12 billion to Sindh Bank for the second phase of the programme. | Read: Fertiliser use rises despite flood-hit agriculture | A list of 212,17…
(2026-01-31). PLE: High SST failures linked to Competency-Based Teaching. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has attributed the high failure rates in Social Studies to teachers' slow adoption of competency-based teaching methods. According to the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, Social Studies and Religious Education emerged as the worst-performing subjects, despite stronger outcomes in previous years. Thirteen …
(2026-01-31). Belarusian Embassy in Belgrade hosts talks on public diplomacy and bilateral friendship. eng.belta.by Ambassador Malinovsky thanked the head of the association, Dragan Logvinov, and all its members for their active work, noting the important contribution of public diplomacy to strengthening Belarusian-Serbian friendship.
(2026-01-31). ICSE, ISC 2026 Admit Cards: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to release the Admit and Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-31). China steps up research on 'space mining' technologies. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to step up research into space resource development, focusing on technologies for surveying and extracting materials from minor planets, the company said on Thursday.
(2026-01-31). Iran president says US, Israel, Europe exploited unrest, economic woes. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that US, Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran's economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to "tear the nation apart" in recent protests. | The two-week-long nationwide protests, which began in late December over an economic crisis marked by soaring inflation and rising living costs, have abated after a bloody crackdown by the clerical authorities that US-based rights group HRANA says has killed at least 6,563, including 6,170 protesters and 214 security forces. | Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told CNN Turk that…
(2026-01-31). Rob Nilsson's collection of 9@Night Films playing at the Tenderloin Museum. indybay.org Collection of "9@Night Films" directed by Rob Nilsson, playing at the Tenderloin Museum, in San Francisco.
(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-31). Sunday 2/22: Community Call: Live from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/f……
(2026-01-31). 'We Are Back in the Middle Ages': How the EU Literally Starves Dissenting Experts Like Jacques Baud. orinocotribune.com By Eva Karene Bartlett — Jan 28, 2026 | No one is safe from the 'Russian propaganda' sanctions — even those who never touch Russian sources. Baud is one of nearly 60 public figures under sanctions from the EU | January 27, 2026, On December 15, 2025, the European Union slapped sanctions on former Swiss intelligence officer and ex-NATO employee Jacques Baud. No day in court, no charges filed, just abrupt, suffocating, sanctions. | Why did the EU sanction Baud? For "Russian propaganda," of course, although many of the so…
(2026-01-31). Pezeshkian Claims U.S., Israel, and Europe Instigated Protest Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U. S., Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran's economic issues to incite unrest and provide tools to disrupt the nation during recent protests. These protests, which began over a rising economic crisis marked by high inflation, resulted in significant violence and loss of life, with conflicting reports on the …
(2026-01-31). The Cerberus of the state. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft January 29, 2026 Once again, the repressive state has committed another crime against the people. This time, it was the recorded execution of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse in Minneapolis, on Jan. 24, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation storm troopers. These forces have taken it upon themselves, with the full approval of the repressive state, to terrorize the people — mainly people of color — who have faced the full brunt of these attacks by these goons of the capitalist class. Like Cerberus, the multiple-headed dog of Greek mythology, ICE has…
(2026-01-31). The New Colonialism: Energy, Minerals, and the Return of Resource Empire. moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction Contrary to popular belief, colonialism did not end with the mid-century independence wave. Instead, it took on novel ('neo') and more subtle disguises such as financial institution control, labour exploitation and, perhaps most importantly, constant resource extraction. It is no secret that rare minerals are largely sourced from developing nations and ex-colonies, but the …
(2026-01-31). How Quran Affirms Gospels and Ends The 'Lost Book' Delusion. ummid.com The relationship between Quran and the prior scriptures of the Abrahamic tradition — specifically Injil (Gospel) and Tawrat (Torah) — stands as one of the most volatile yet vital frontiers of modern interfaith theology.
(2026-01-31). Thousands march in Minnesota and across US in nationwide strike to condemn ICE tactics. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Minneapolis, and students across the United States staged walkouts on Friday to demand the withdrawal of federal immigration agents from Minnesota following the fatal shootings of two US citizens. | Students and teachers abandoned classes from California to New York on a national day of protest, which came amid mixed messages from the Trump administration about whether it would de-escalate Operation Metro Surge. | Under a national immigration crackdown, President Donald Trump has sent 3,000 federal officers to the Minneapolis area who are patrolling the streets in…
(2026-01-31). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-31). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). Wave of Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israeli air strikes pound areas in southern Lebanon in violation of the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah.
(2026-01-31). New Jersey's new voter law allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Saanvi Kulkarni, 17, of Livingston, plans to take full advantage of a new voting law in New Jersey that allows some 17-year-olds to cast ballots in primary elections if they turn 18 before the general election. | The high school senior is set to cast her first vote in the 11th Congressional District
(2026-01-31). Sewer line blast injures four in Lahore's Lari Adda area. tribune.com.pk 
An explosion in a sewer line injured four people in Lahore's Lari Adda area on Saturday, Rescue 1122 said. | The incident occurred in the Badami Bagh locality, where emergency teams rushed to the scene and provided initial medical assistance to the injured, according to Rescue 1122 officials. | Three of the injured were shifted to Mayo Hospital for further treatment, while one person was given first aid at the site. | Those taken to the hospital were identified as 35-year-old Imtiaz, 60-year-old Zafar and 44-year-old Rashid. Rescue officials said the injured were stabilised before being moved to the government…
(2026-01-31). New York City Mayor Mamdani prepares for austerity following NYPD raid against anti-ICE protesters. wsws.org The most overt expression of Mamdani's prostration before and political integration into the capitalist establishment is his ongoing relationship with Donald Trump.
(2026-01-31). Harrison and Skupski win doubles title. tribune.com.pk 
Sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison defeated Australia's wildcard pairing of Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7-6(4) 6-4 to capture the Australian Open men's doubles title on Saturday in their first Grand Slam event as a team. | The British-American duo's victory at Rod Laver Arena gave Harrison his first Grand Slam title and marked Skupski's fourth in doubles and mixed doubles, though his first outside Wimbledon. | The partnership is remarkably fresh, as the pair started playing together only two weeks ago in Adelaide after training for a week together in Baton Rouge in December. | "We obviously star…
(2026-01-31). Mass Rally in SF to Shut Down ICE & Support General Strike Nationally. indybay.org Thousands of students, workers and community members rallied at Dolores Park in San Francisco to shutdown ICE and also many supported a national general strike.
(2026-01-31). Western Monarch Numbers Remain at Historic Low. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO; January 29, 2026 — After surveys by hundreds of volunteers and partners, results from the 29th annual Western Monarch Count led by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation reveal another historically low population. Approximately 12,260 monarchs were recorded across 249 sites during the typical peak overwintering period from late November through early December 2025, when monarchs cluster together in groves of trees along California's coast.
(2026-01-31). Judge orders US to release 5-year-old, dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown. devdiscourse.com A judge on Saturday ordered the US to release a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center where they were taken after being detained in a Minneapolis suburb last month. Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota. It also led to a protest at the family detention center and a visit by two Texas Democratic members of Congress. US District Judge Fred Biery, who was appointed by former Democratic Pres…
(2026-01-31). Turkey will not join Saudi-Pakistan mutual defence pact: sources. newarab.com 
(2026-01-31). China, Philippines to keep talks open on maritime affairs. ecns.cn China and the Philippines agreed on Thursday to maintain communication on maritime affairs through diplomatic channels.
(2026-01-31). Unite to Fight the Far Right Rally J24. indybay.org On January 24 activists counter protested the annual "West Coast Walk for Life"
(2026-01-31). Kuwaiti playwright dies days after citizenship revoked. newarab.com 
Prominent For six decades, he has been recognised for his contributions to theatre, literature, and other cultural fields. | On 25 January, Kuwait issued a decree revoking Al-Suraie's citizenship, along with that of 65 others, according to Kuwait Today. Other prominent figures from the sports, medical, and military sectors were also ta…
(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: San Francisco Social Movement history: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). Thailand's election highlights deep crisis of bourgeois rule. wsws.org None of the major parties expects to secure a majority with polling showing a sharp collapse in support for Pheu Thai and the People's Party since 2023.
(2026-01-31). BSEH Haryana 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 out. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), has released online 2026 date sheet and time table of Class 10 (Secondary or Matric) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams on its official website.
(2026-01-31). Iran Fueling Atrocities in Myanmar Despite Internal Chaos. moderndiplomacy.eu While Iran grapples with economic collapse, domestic unrest, and escalating confrontation with Israel and the West, it has not retreated from the international stage. Instead, Tehran is doubling down on a familiar survival strategy: projecting influence through conflict, repression, and sanctioned trade wherever opportunity permits. Nowhere is this clearer than in Myanmar, where Iranian jet …
(2026-01-31). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.
(2026-01-31). Modi ally proposes social media ban for India's teens. tribune.com.pk 
An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children, as the world's biggest market for Meta and YouTube joins a global debate on the impact of social media on young people's health and safety. | "Not only are our children becoming addicted to social media, but India is also one of the world's largest producers of data for foreign platforms," lawmaker L.S.K. Devarayalu told Reuters on Friday. | "Based on this data, these companies are creating advanced AI systems, effectively turning Indian users into unpaid data providers, while the strategic and economic benefit…
(2026-01-31). Putin Praises Russian Arms Sales Amid Western Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite geopolitical complexities, tensions, and pressure, Russia earned approximately $15 billion at the closure of 2025, according to a Kremlin report. At the regular session, chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Jan. 30, the Commission on Military and Technical Cooperation with Foreign Countries analyzed the results of its work for 2025 and defined plans …
(2026-01-31). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.
(2026-01-31). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-01-31). US military Action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global Nuclear Cascade. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The United States is seemingly On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to the Islamic Republic, suggesting that if Tehran did not agree to a set of demands, he could mount…
(2026-01-31). "Why Don't You Criticize Iran??" thealtworld.com Any time things heat up with an empire-targeted government I always get people demanding to know why I'm not critical of that government. | "Why don't you criticize Iran? You spend all your time criticizing the west and Israel; you're a hypocrite if you don't criticize Iran." | It flabbergasts them that I'm not saying harsh things about the latest Official Bad Guy of the Day. Everyone on TV is criticizing Iran. Both mainstream political parties are criticizing Iran. Their favorite mainstream political podcasters and online pundits are criticizing Iran. So why isn't Caitlin Johnstone criticizing Iran? There must b…
(2026-01-31). Two robbers held after 'shootout'. tribune.com.pk 
Two dangerous robbers were arrested in an injured condition following an alleged police encounter in the jurisdiction of Taxila Police Station on Friday, while two of their accomplices managed to escape. | Police officials said that a patrol team on Murad Road attempted to stop four suspicious individuals riding two motorcycles. The suspects opened fire on the police, prompting a retaliatory exchange. | After the firing ceased, police found two injured suspects — identified as Zubair and Faheem, also known as Imran — at the scene. Pistols were recovered from their possession, while two accomplices,…
(2026-01-31). How China Courts the Global South to Counter U.S. Alliances. moderndiplomacy.eu China's strategy to counter Western alliances, such as: (Aukus, Quad, comprising: the United States, Japan, Australia, and India", and NATO), relies on a combination of soft power and economic strength through its Belt and Road Initiative, rapid military modernization, including: (cyber warfare and artificial intelligence), the formation of counter-alliances through the (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) "SCO" …
(2026-01-31). Chancellor Merz demands German imperialism must "learn to speak the language of power politics" wsws.org Merz's response to the new world situation he described could just as well have come from one of Hitler's programmatic speeches in the early 1930s.
(2026-01-31). Friday Nite Videos | January 30, 2026. Fascism Can Be Defeated! portside.org Friday Nite Videos | January 30, 2026. Fascism Can Be Defeated! |
(2026-01-31). UNEB Pushes to Scrap PLE Aggregate System to Curb Cheating. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revived its long-standing proposal to abolish the aggregate-based grading system for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), in a decisive move aimed at dismantling one of the leading drivers of examination malpractice in primary schools. UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino Obua appealed on Friday during the release of the 2025 …
(2026-01-31). Mosque Warnings Spur Exodus of Thousands in Northwest Pakistan, Fearing Military Action. moderndiplomacy.eu Tens of thousands of people have recently left the Tirah Valley in northwestern Pakistan due to warnings from mosques about potential military action against Islamist militants. Residents have moved to nearby towns despite harsh winter conditions, including heavy snowfall. Gul Afridi, a local shopkeeper, confirmed his family's departure prompted by these announcements. Local officials reported …
(2026-01-31). How Asia's savvy consumers are changing the game. moguldom.com Asia's shoppers aren't just buying—they're rewriting the rules of global commerce. With rising incomes, greater digital access, and a blend of old and new values, their preferences are driving real change in technology, retail, and far beyond their own borders. From mobile payments on bustling Bangkok streets to trendsetting beauty in Seoul or Tokyo, …
(2026-01-31). China's 2025 marked by record heat and mixed renewable energy outlook. ecns.cn China's meteorological authorities released two major reports on Thursday, revealing that 2025 was marked by extreme weather and mixed prospects for renewable energy.
(2026-01-31). 'A source of motivation' — A BSUIR Postgrad on the prestige of the presidential scholarship. eng.belta.by Aleksei Borisyuk, a postgraduate student and member of the Council of Young Scientists of the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR), told a BelTA correspondent what it means to be a scholarship holder of the special fund of the President of the Republic of Belarus.
(2026-01-31). New rain system to enter Punjab tonight, colder weather likely. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-31). India's Anglo-Indian Community and Census Question. ummid.com The term, Anglo-Indian, refers to persons whose father or any other male progenitor was of European descent, typically British, and who were born in India and have made it their permanent home.
(2026-01-31). China reaffirms sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao, criticizes Japan's military expansion: Defense Ministry Spokesperson. ecns.cn Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and China will continue to take effective measures to firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty as well as its maritime rights and interests, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-01-31). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Continues To Follow, Point Their Guns, and Detain Community Watchers. lataco.com While L.A. showed out for the General Strike, with what felt like 100,000 people marching for three hours from downtown L.A. to Boyle Heights and back, ICE and Border Patrol continued their new streak of following and arresting community watchers.
(2026-01-31). Goose races, rituals, and songs: Celebrating Goose Festival in Kostyukovichi District. eng.belta.by The agro-town of Belaya Dubrova in Kostyukovichi District is renowned for its long-standing tradition of goose farming. This heritage is now celebrated through the Goose Festival, an extraordinary 30-year-old event featuring ancient rituals, goose races, concerts, and local treats.
(2026-01-31). Putin's Diplomacy in the Arab World. globalresearch.ca Russian President Vladimir Putin has held diplomatic talks, aimed at strengthening strategic relations with countries in the Arab world, in the Kremlin during the final week of January 2026. | The discussions also focused on broadening economic cooperation and, particularly, on …
(2026-01-31). China's industrial profit recovery driven by structural capital shift. ecns.cn The plan, issued by the General Office of the State Council, aims to enhance and expand the supply of consumer services while grasping the trend of consumption upgrading in the sector.
(2026-01-31). China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission said Thursday.
(2026-01-31). UPDATE 1-Zelenskiy says Ukraine getting ready for new peace talks next week. devdiscourse.com President Volodymyr ‚ÄåZelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine was waiting for more information from the United States about further peace talks and expected ‚Å new meetings to take place next week.
(2026-01-31). Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank, torch building, attack residents, Palestinian reports say. haaretz.com Video footage shows unknown individuals approaching the village of Jaba near Ramallah after dark, and a building set on fire. Locals told Haaretz that around twenty settlers were seen gathering in the nearby Gur Aryeh outpost…
(2026-01-31). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). Friday 1/30: Noisemaker protest at the Israeli Consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). AI governance tops China's 2025 technology buzzwords list. ecns.cn "AI governance" topped the "Top 10 Technology Buzzwords of 2025," released by the Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism, signaling a global shift in artificial intelligence development from technological competition to rulemaking, experts said.
(2026-01-31). Call to action for January 31, International Day to Free the Palestinian Prisoners. samidoun.net 
In many cities around the world, people and organizations are marking today, January 31 as an international day of action for the freedom of Palestinian political prisoners inside the occupation jails. Launched by the Red Ribbons Campaign and the Global Campaign to Save the Prisoners, the call to action highlights both the horrific conditions under …
(2026-01-31). UPDATE 1-Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings. devdiscourse.com (Adds background and quote throughout) Jan 31 (Reuters) -…
(2026-01-31). Greenies And Democrats at Each Other's Throats as Climate Change Talking Point Evaporates. wattsupwiththat.com The Sierra Club is calling for a local Democratic representative to be dismissed from his role on a key committee, which the Democratic Massachusetts House Speaker panned as a "foolish."
(2026-01-31). Students Join Nationwide Strike to Abolish ICE. indybay.org On the national day of the Free America Walkout strike, students from elementary to high school rallied and protested calling for ICE to leave communities across the country.
(2026-01-31). Engineering Iran's Unrest. popularresistance.org John Maynard Keynes famously wrote inTheEconomic Consequences of the Peace(1919): | "There is no subtler, no surer means of overturning the existing basis of Society than to debauch the currency. The process engages all the hidden forces of economic law on the side of destruction and does it in a manner which not one man in a million is able to diagnose." | The United States mastered this art of destruction by weaponizing the dollar and using economic sanctions and financial policies to cause the currencies of targeted countries to collapse. On Jan. 19, we published "The US—Israel Hybrid War Against Iran,"
(2026-01-31). Innovative banking solutions accelerate cross-border finance as East Africa's trade and travel grow. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cross-border banking is becoming increasingly central to East Africa's financial system as rising trade, travel and labour mobility drive demand for seamless regional financial services. Banks across the region are expanding beyond their home markets through branches, subsidiaries and digital platforms to follow customers, finance cross-border trade and tap …
(2026-01-31). How Labour Betrayed Britain's Working Class in the Name of Net Zero. wattsupwiththat.com In Aberdeen, the warning sirens are no longer coming from offshore rigs but from the unions themselves. A recent study cited by the GMB union paints a stark picture: the North Sea's offshore workforce, roughly 115,000 strong today, could be slashed to around 57,000 by the early 2030s if Britain's headlong rush to Net Zero continues. For a city already bleeding skilled jobs — some 18,000 lost since 2010 — this is not an abstract climate model but the prospect of a living community turned into another deindustrialised ghost of Britain's past.
(2026-01-31). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). China to boost development of new growth areas in service consumption. ecns.cn Chinese authorities unveiled a work plan on Thursday to accelerate the cultivation of fresh growth areas in service consumption, thereby bolstering high-quality economic development.
(2026-01-31). E-stamp crisis grips Haripur. tribune.com.pk 
The acquisition of e-stamp papers has become nearly impossible in Haripur, causing severe hardship for the public. Despite a population of approximately 1.3 million across 45 union councils (UCs), only a single e-stamp counter has been established in the district. | Citizens report that people begin queueing as early as 6am, yet only 100 tokens are issued per day. As a result, prisoners who have been granted bail are often forced to remain in jail for an additional two to three days due to the unavailability of e-stamp papers. | Residents have demanded the restoration of the old stamp paper system, stating tha…
(2026-01-31). Strike by 31,000 Kaiser nurses continues, as strike looms for thousands of pharmacy and lab workers. wsws.org Healthcare workers are being driven into direct confrontation, not only with corporate healthcare giants like Kaiser Permanente, but with the entire political and economic framework that subordinates human life to profit, repression and state violence.
(2026-01-31). Belarus, Turkmenistan explore cooperation prospects. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoi has met with Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan Mergen Gurdov.
(2026-01-31). Friday 2/13: Day: A Show and Craft Market. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-31). Is Europe Quietly Building a New Global Trade Order Beyond the US? thinktank.pk In recent years, Europe has signaled a shift — subtle but unmistakable — away from an unquestioned reliance on the United States as its chief economic and strategic partner. Instead, European leaders are increasingly pushing for a more independent, multilateral trade architecture that reflects evolving global realities. This emerging stance is not rooted in opposition …
(2026-01-31). Premier calls for stronger economic cooperation. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and the United Kingdom amid rising unilateralism and protectionism and aggravating geopolitical tensions to secure shared prosperity.
(2026-01-31). Jonathan Cook: Cheerleading Aggression Against Iran. consortiumnews.com Corporate media doesn't represent humanity's interests. It promotes the interests of billionaires and their hangers-on, who make huge profits from a war machine in constant need of excuses to kill. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net International law is absolutely clear. If…
(2026-01-31). How Salaried Employees Can Now Avail Home Loans with Minimal Documentation. ummid.com The article here explains how salaried applicants typically move through a minimal documentation house loan application, from initial details to approval.
(2026-01-31). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-01-31). Monday 2/2: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). T20 World Cup 2026 stadiums: Where's India vs Pakistan and the final? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's guide to the eight venues that will host the T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India and Sri Lanka.
(2026-01-31). RRB CEN 06/2024: Typing Skill Test [CBTST 2026] Date Announced. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) to be conducted for the candidates who have qualified the CBT 2 exam conducted for recruitment as notified under NTPC CEN 06/2024.
(2026-01-31). History beckons for Djokovic and Alcaraz. tribune.com.pk 
History is on the line in the Australian Open men's final on Sunday with tennis gladiators Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz each vowing no surrender. | Separated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones. | The 38-year-old Djokovic is striving to win a record-extending 11th Melbourne crown and with it a 25th major title to finally surpass Margaret Court's long-standing landmark. | Should he do so, he will also become the oldest man to lift the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Australian Open. | The 22-year-old Alcaraz has already won…
(2026-01-31). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.
(2026-01-31). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-31). Injured Pat Cummins out of Australia's T20 World Cup squad. aljazeera.com Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis will replace Cummins after he failed to recover in time for the tournament.
(2026-01-31). Student Loan Refinancing: The Key to Lower Payments and Financial Freedom. moguldom.com Student loan debt can feel like a heavy weight, especially with the rising cost of higher education. Millions of people in the U.S. are burdened by student loans, and many are actively searching for ways to ease the financial pressure. If you're dealing with multiple loans or high interest rates, refinancing might be a solution …
(2026-01-31). China executes 11 gang members from northern Myanmar telecom fraud rings. ecns.cn China on Thursday executed 11 members of gangs operating in northern Myanmar, including key figures in telecom fraud rings.
(2026-01-31). Rupee remains resilient on China deals, remittance inflows. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistani rupee remained firm against the US dollar last week, supported by improved investor sentiment, rising foreign inflows and a narrowing gap between interbank and open market rates. | Market confidence was bolstered by investment agreements worth $10 billion signed through the Pak-China e-Mining platform, alongside broad-based joint venture deals with China. | Pakistan's return to global bond markets and expectations of up to $20 billion in fighter aircraft export agreements also supported the local currency. | The rupee drew further strength from rising workers' remittances and inflows into Roshan…
(2026-01-31). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.
(2026-01-31). How the U.S. Security Assistance Distorts Israel's Domestic Market. moderndiplomacy.eu While the United States pours billions of dollars in annual aid into Israel, such generosity is quietly undermining Israel's economic autonomy. For decades, mainstream urban economics has followed William Alonso's Bid Rent Theory. This theory argues that land value and the cost of living are a function of accessibility to the city center and productivity. …
(2026-01-31). Architect explains why Australian public housing towers should be fixed, not demolished. wsws.org "It appears that the government no longer wants to supply and manage public housing." — Simon Robinson, OFFICE architect.
(2026-01-31). New Hampshire Republicans want to raise taxes on homes with solar. grist.org 
New Hampshire Republicans are attempting to do away with a 50-year-old property tax exemption for households and businesses with solar, contending that the policy forces residents without the clean energy systems to unwittingly subsidize those who have them. Supporters of the exemption, however, say this argument is misleading, insulting, and at odds with New Hampshire's tradition of letting communities shape their own local governments. | The focus of the debate is a bill proposed in the New Hampshire House this month by Republican Representative Len Turcotte and several co-sponsors in his party. The measure…
(2026-01-31). US to release 65,000 extra seasonal worker visas for 2026. geo.tv 
(2026-01-31). Mvllah 4D Chess: Israel, Reza Pahlavi and the Iranian "Protest Trap" muslimskeptic.com At the time of writing this piece, the protest cycle in Iran appears to have subsided. The mobilization of these protests initially emerged from certain material and distributive grievances (currency instability, price inflation, and declining purchasing power). They were notably sustained, at least in their early phase, by segments of the bazaar and commercial middle …
(2026-01-31). As salmon and Delta fish crash, Trump regime approves Sites Reservoir project ROD. indybay.org "Tribal Nations were not meaningfully consulted on a project that directly impacts our waters, sacred places, and our salmon," said Josa Talley, a Karuk Tribal member and Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Save California Salmon. "That alone should have stopped this project. It is reckless to ignore Tribal knowledge and push projects that further destabilize rivers, devastate our already ailing salmon runs and the industries and cultures they sustain, and call it 'progress."
(2026-01-31). It Is 85 Seconds To Midnight. popularresistance.org The Doomsday Clock was set at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest the Clock has ever been to midnight in its history. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Science and Security Board (SASB), which sets the Clock, called for urgent action to limit nuclear arsenals, create international guidelines on the use of AI, and form multilateral agreements to address global biological threats. | Alexandra Bell, president and CEO, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, said: "The Doomsday Clock's message cannot be clearer. Catastrophic risks are on the rise, cooperation is on the decline, and we are running out of time.
(2026-01-31). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-31). Trump at Davos: War threats and racist rants. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette January 28, 2026 While U.S. President Donald Trump's over an hour-long rambling rant at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21 provided ample fodder for late-night talk show hosts' comedic content, Trump's fascistic, fact-free speech was no laughing matter. Trump's retreat from his latest tariff threats on European allies opposing the U.S. takeover of Greenland led to initial relief for some imperialist U.S. allies, until he quickly followed up with threats of a possible U.S. pullback from the 76-year-old North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and directed…
(2026-01-31). Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in Fractured World. ummid.com The enhanced partnership between India and European Union (EU) is going to eliminate tariffs on more than 90% of traded goods, besides imparting a thrust to services and facilitate investments between the two sides.
(2026-01-31). Has Brexit achieved its objectives six years on? aljazeera.com Six years after leaving the EU, has it achieved its objectives?>
(2026-01-31). Protesters demand freedom for 9000+ Palestinian 'political prisoners' held hostage by Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand protesters in Tamaki Makaurau today heralded a global demand for the freedom of thousands of Palestinians who have been unlawfully imprisoned by Israel in its illegal occupation of Palestine. Today is the Red Ribbon Campaign's global day of solidarity for Palestinian hostages or political prisoners. It is the culmination of…
(2026-01-31). Japan Supports Safe Drinking Water Initiative in Faisalabad District. thinktank.pk Japan's Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, inaugurated a project aimed at improving access to safe drinking water in underserved communities of Faisalabad district, marking another milestone in Japan's grassroots humanitarian support for Pakistan. The project involves the installation of seven water filtration plants across vulnerable localities in Punjab and was implemented by Alkhidmat …
(2026-01-31). Sabalenka and Rybakina meeting in Australian Open final for second time. eng.belta.by Melbourne is hosting the women's final of the season's first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, on 31 January, BelTA has learned.
(2026-01-31). Worn early, forgotten quickly: padded jackets in everyday winter dressing. thecanary.co 
Winter mornings tend to follow a familiar pattern. Outerwear is chosen quickly, often before the day has fully taken shape. The priority is immediate: warmth, protection, readiness to step outside. In this early moment, padded jackets play a decisive role. They are put on without hesitation, used instinctively, and then — almost immediately — forgotten. […] | By
(2026-01-31). Is Trump's choice for US Fed chair a 'chameleon' or a 'solid' pick? aljazeera.com Experts vary in their views on Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank.
(2026-01-31). NUP Candidate, Lawyers Withdraw from Masaka City Woman MP Vote Recount Exercise. plusnews.ug 
Rose Nalubowa, the Masaka City Woman MP-elect, and her lawyers have withdrawn from exercise to conduct a recount of votes in the election conducted in the area.‚Äé ‚ÄéOn Friday afternoon, the Masaka Chief Magistrate Abert Asiimwe ordered a recount of ballots following an application filed by Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement-NRM party candidate who …
(2026-01-31). China unveils 'space+' ambitions for tourism, mining and more. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Thursday announced its intention to plan and promote new frontiers in space development, including space tourism, space digital infrastructure, space resource exploitation, and space traffic management during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period.
(2026-01-31). China's Wingtech, owner of Nexperia, expects wider loss amid row over Dutch chipmaker. scmp.com Wingtech Technology, the Chinese owner of chipmaker Nexperia, is expected to post a loss of between 9 billion yuan (US$1.3 billion) and 13.5 billion yuan in 2025, owing to the Dutch government's takeover of the semiconductor firm, the Shanghai-listed company said in a statement on Friday. | Wingtech said that its authority over the chipmaker continues to be "temporarily restricted" since the October 7 ruling of the Dutch Enterprise Chamber, a special division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal,…
(2026-01-31). Belarus' Finance Ministry issues alert over new hoaxes. eng.belta.by Deepfakes often exhibit telltale signs, including unnatural facial movements, a lack of synchronization between lips and audio, a flat or synthetic-sounding voice, and distribution through unverified sources like obscure channels or automated bots.
(2026-01-31). ESM Chief Proposes Using ‚Ǩ500 Billion Crisis Fund for European Defense. moderndiplomacy.eu A European crisis fund with over 430 billion euros (about $514 billion) could provide loans to member countries for defense, according to Pierre Gramegna, the head of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). He suggested that this fund could offer credit lines without requiring strict economic reforms, aiming to ease the potential stigma of seeking financial …
(2026-01-31). High Court orders IGP to clarify whereabouts of missing NUP leader. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to clarify whether the police are holding National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Western Region, Jolly Tukamushaba. The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Kavuma on Friday while hearing an application filed by Tukamushaba's lawyers, …
(2026-01-31). Trump's Back-and-Forth Threats on Iran Are Psychological Warfare. progressivehub.net HANIEH JODAT | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-01-31). Standard Chartered Secures Gov't UGX 2.7TR for Infrastructure. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has secured ‚Ǩ641.1 million (about Shs2.75 trillion) in external financing for three major infrastructure projects after signing financing agreements with Standard Chartered Bank, in a move the government says will accelerate its long-term growth ambitions. The agreements were signed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, on behalf of the …
(2026-01-31). Auditor General exposes deep failures in PDM. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's flagship poverty eradication programme, the Parish Development Model (PDM), is struggling with deep structural and governance failures despite absorbing trillions of Shillings in public funds, Auditor General Edward Akol has revealed. In his December audit report to Parliament, Akol notes that although the government has invested 3.38 trillion …
(2026-01-31). Iran alert — new U.S. threat. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders January 28, 2026 On Jan. 20 President Donald Trump threatened to "wipe Iran off the face of the earth." (newsnationnow.com) Iran is a country of 90 million people. He is moving a new U.S. armada off the coast of Iran, to back up his latest threats. A year ago, on February 4, again to great publicity, Trump made a similar wild threat against Iran. (tinyurl.com/4s5cpprr) This time the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers are due to arrive back in the region. Additional air defense systems are being deployed around U.S. and Israeli airbases. Britain announced i…
(2026-01-31). Russian soldier kills woman. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-31). Reuters Entertainment News Summary. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
(2026-01-31). Further decline in gold and silver prices across markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices recorded a further decline in international and domestic markets on Saturday, reflecting a sharp downturn in bullion rates. | In the international bullion market, gold prices fell by $255 per ounce to $4,895. | The decline was mirrored in the local market, where the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs25,500 to Rs511,862. The price of gold per 10 grams also fell by Rs21,862 to settle at Rs438,839. | Silver prices also moved lower, with the per tola rate declining by Rs2,063 to Rs9,006, while the price of 10 grams of silver fell by Rs1,768 to Rs7,721. | In the global market, gold has ente…
(2026-01-31). How does ICE spend its budget? And who profits? aljazeera.com ICE now has a larger budget than the FBI, bigger even than the militaries of 170 countries. So where does that money go?>
(2026-01-31). Davos Forum, a mirror of the crisis of imperialism. iacenter.org By Manuel Raposo January 28, 2026 Popular hat in Nuuk, Greenland, and Copenhagen, Denmark. And maybe in Davos, Switzerland. Raposo is the editor of jornalmudardevida.net, a revolutionary web newspaper from Portugal. In this article Raposo takes up the forum at Davos, Switzerland, attended by bankers, CEOs and economists mainly from the imperialist countries. He analyzes the tensions between the U.S. imperialist superpower (in decline) and its secondary cronies. Translation: John Catalinotto. Raposo's article might arouse interest into how the working class in the imperialist countries will react to the collapse o…
(2026-01-31). Vigil Outside Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org On January 29, a vigil to honor Alex Pettri.
(2026-01-31). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists expected the opposite, but polar bears in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard have become fatter and healthier since the early 1990s, all while sea ice has steadily declined due to climate change.
(2026-01-31). South Africa expels Israeli envoy. ummid.com South Africa has expelled Israel envoy in the country Ariel Seidman.
(2026-01-31). Sweeping penalties target soccer corruption. ecns.cn In the latest crackdown on illegal activities plaguing soccer in the country, authorities have imposed heavy penalties on clubs and individuals accused of large scale violation of rules and regulations even as experts called for more sustained efforts to fight corruption.
(2026-01-31). Myanmar election delivers walkover win for military-backed political party. aljazeera.com Myanmar's military rulers say polls were free and fair as UN reports 170 killed during election period.
(2026-01-31). Tens of thousands of students across US join Minneapolis movement against ICE. wsws.org Reporters from the WSWS will be intervening on the ground in Minneapolis and around the country as tens of thousands call for a general strike to abolish the immigration gestapo and bring down the Trump government.
(2026-01-31). Breaking Breads Union denounces Israeli genocide. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin January 26, 2026 New York City Workers at Breads Bakery stores in New York City are organizing to join the United Auto Workers union Local 2179. The workers, who have named themselves the Breaking Breads Union, are demanding respect, higher wages, overtime pay, additional wages for working on holidays and guaranteed weekly hours with a posted work schedule. Additionally, they want broken equipment replaced and company concern for workers' safety. But this is no ordinary union drive. These bakery workers are also demanding that the Israeli-owned company "cease to support the Israeli occupation of G…
(2026-01-31). Zakharova: Russia condemns hostile actions of the USA against Cuba. eng.belta.by On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba and declared a national security emergency citing a threat allegedly coming from Havana.
(2026-01-31). Galloping through cultures: How horses connect humanity. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-31). DRC civilians still bear burnt one year after Goma's fall. independent.co.ug 
GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | One year after Goma, a regional urban hub in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fell to the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, the conflict continues to shape daily life in the region. In the early hours of Jan. 27, 2025, M23 rebels took control of large …
(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: Making sense of territorial accession fixation: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). Brief US government shutdown begins after funding deadline lapses. aljazeera.com US gov't funding impasse driven by Democratic anger over federal agents killing two people during immigration crackdown.
(2026-01-31). Blast Reported at Strategic Iranian Port City of Bandar Abbas. moderndiplomacy.eu An explosion occurred at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas, with media reporting it but not revealing the cause. The Tasnim news agency claimed that social media reports about a Revolutionary Guard navy commander being targeted were incorrect. Authorities are investigating the blast but have not provided more details. Bandar Abbas is located on the …
(2026-01-31). UPDATE 6-Gas leak caused blast in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Iranian media say. devdiscourse.com An explosion that hit a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday was caused by a gas leak, according to a preliminary assessment, the local head of the fire department said.
(2026-01-31). Belarus' diplomat, Murmansk governor discuss service center, machinery supplies, tourist's death. eng.belta.by Nikolai Rogozhnik, Consul General of Belarus in St. Petersburg, visited Russia's Murmansk and held a working meeting with Murmansk Oblast Governor Andrei Chibis.
(2026-01-31). More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report. aljazeera.com Rights groups have raised concerns over conditions at the mine, which supplies about 15 percent of the world's coltan.
(2026-01-31). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-31). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-30). China-Britain ties in numbers. ecns.cn Over the decades, the two nations have cultivated a mutually beneficial partnership, strengthened by major trade agreements, vibrant educational exchanges and deep cultural collaborations.
(2026-01-31). 250 years since the publication of Tom Paine's Common Sense. wsws.org Paine's revolutionary assault on monarchy and aristocracy cleared the way for American independence a quarter century ago—and speaks urgently to the present…
(2026-01-31). Blazing rap of The 15th Five-Year Plan: Go, Jiangxi! ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. From the old revolutionary base to a fast-developing province, Jiangxi is building its global engine.
(2026-01-31). A friendship built through music and travel between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra>. ecns.cn Music and travel have brought people together and strengthened connections across cultures and through friendship for more than five decades.
(2026-01-31). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.
(2026-01-31). How EU politicians live in their own bubble of enemies on their isolated EU island. strategic-culture.su Europe is trying to save face now that America has become a country beyond repair and unreliable. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-01-31). Thursday 1/29: Protest @ Press Conference. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza…
(2026-01-31). US govt starts likely brief shutdown as Congress fails to approve deal. geo.tv 
A Capitol Police officer patrols the east front of the US Capitol in Washington. — Reuters/FileShutdown in effect as House of Representatives fails to act in time.Senate approves spending deal ahead of midnight deadline.Shutdown buys time to debate immigration enforcement…
(2026-01-31). HCoI launches Self Flight Booking for Hajj Pilgrims: Check Steps. ummid.com Hajj 2026: In another initiative to enhance convenience of the Hajj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has introduced Self Flight Booking facility.
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Google rolls-out 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test: How to try. ummid.com Google has rolled out, what it called, 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test or Practice Papers, through its AI app Gemini AI.
(2026-01-31). Over 200 dead in Congo coltan mine disaster. geo.tv 
(2026-01-31). Real Madrid to play Benfica again. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. | Benfica beat Real 4-2 in their final game of the league phase on Wednesday, with a 98th-minute goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin proving decisive in allowing the Portuguese side to snatch the last play-off spot ahead of Marseille, who were eliminated altogether. | The defeat also nudged Madrid out of the top eight places in the league standings, which give direct access to the last 16, forci…
(2026-01-31). Political parties, tribal elders demand relief for displaced Tirah families. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-31). Belarus, Kazakhstan discuss cooperation prospects in grain and livestock sectors. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov visited the Enbek company on 30 January.
(2026-01-31). Dance and Music are potent forms of cultural Defiance in Palestine. juancole.com (
(2026-01-31). He Witnessed an Earlier Shooting. Feds Arrested Him at the Scene of Alex Pretti's Killing. theintercept.com 
A man who contradicted the government narrative about a prior shooting found himself pinned to the ground and detained after Pretti's death.
(2026-01-31). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-01-31). Michigan immigrants face increasing repression from federal agents. wsws.org ICE arrests in Michigan were up 230 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, and included immigrants with legal status and those with spouses or children who are US citizens.
(2026-01-31). India hosts Arab foreign ministers to deepen trade and strategic ties. newarab.com 
India and the United Arab Emirates co-chaired the talks, with foreign ministers and senior officials from all 22 Arab League member states attending. It was the first such gathering in New Delhi that followed a decadelong hiatus since the inaugural forum was held in Bahrain in 2016. | India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said in his opening remarks…
(2026-01-31). UPDATE 2-Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan. devdiscourse.com At least ‚Äå92 militants were killed on Saturday battling Pakistan's security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan's military said. The military said in a statement that 15 security personnel were also killed during clearance operations, while militants targeted ‚Å civilians in several areas, killing at least 18 people, including women and children.
(2026-01-31). Guterres warns UN risks 'imminent financial collapse'. newarab.com 
The UN faces chronic
(2026-01-31). Insights | Unfinished wishes: Filipino 'comfort women' demand Japan's long-awaited apology. ecns.cn Filipino "comfort women" have spent decades seeking justice for the atrocities they endured during Japan's occupation of the Philippines, with many protesting until their final days, according to Sharon Cabusao-Silva, a coordinator of Lila Pilipina.
(2026-01-30). Comicomment: Hegemonic ambitions, mixed in a cup. ecns.cn The world is not a jungle café, and other countries' sovereignty should not be leftover dregs in a cup. This "Iced Americano" will eventually be spilled—right back on its maker.
(2026-01-31). Saturday 2/14: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 Collective | 465 South Van Ness Ave | San Francisco, CA | 94103…
(2026-01-31). It's not just ICE, it's all 'MAGA' — high schooler run down by right-wing coward. thecanary.co 
It's not just ICE thugs who show contempt for the lives and limbs of those who dare protest against their racist war on peaceful people. It's the whole of MAGA. Video footage from Nebraska shows a red SUV flying a Trump flag drives at and hits a young high-school girl. The victim is flung aside […] | By
(2026-01-31). "If you care about the world you live in, you might want to fight for it, because it might not be there next year." A conversation with hip-hop artist Sole. wsws.org Independent rap artist Sole spoke to the WSWS about the issues confronting hip-hop artists in the present situation, as well as his opposition to the Trump administration's assault on the population.
(2026-01-31). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-31). Court orders sweeping reforms in orphanages. tribune.com.pk 
The Abbottabad Bench of the Peshawar High Court has disposed of a writ petition challenging the election of the Governing Body of Idara Tadreesul Quran orphanage Abbottabad, while issuing an extensive set of binding directives aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency and child welfare standards in orphanages across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | A division bench comprising Justice Sadiq Ali and Justice Syed Muddasir Ameer heard the petition filed by Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jadoon, who had sought to have the election of the orphanage's chairman declared illegal and void. | In its judgment, the Court held that the peti…
(2026-01-31). People across US join general strike against ICE crackdown. newarab.com 
People across the US on Friday abstained from school, work and shopping — and many braved sub-zero temperatures — to protest the hardline government crackdown on immigration. | The " The main organisers were student groups from Minnesota, where earlier in January two local protesters were fatally shot at close range by immigration agents, and where a growing immigr…
(2026-01-31). Why the Next "No Kings" Could Be the Biggest One Yet. portside.org Why the Next "No Kings" Could Be the Biggest One Yet |
(2026-01-31). Separatist attacks in Pakistan kill 21, over 60 militants dead. newarab.com 
Separatists launched "coordinated" attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, killing at least 10 security personnel and 11 civilians, an official said, the latest violence in the insurgency-hit southwestern region. | Officials said dozens of militants were also killed in clashes triggered by the attacks, a day after the military said its forces had killed dozens of ethnic Baloch insurgents. | Pakistan has been battling a separatist insurgency in Balochistan for decades, with frequent attacks on security forces, foreign nationals and non-locals in the mineral-rich province bordering Afghanistan a…
(2026-01-31). Sino-UK ties enjoy renewed momentum. ecns.cn United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in China this week with a high-level delegation, seeking to revitalize his country's ties with the world's second-largest economy during the first visit by a British leader since 2018.
(2026-01-31). China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed South China Sea shoal. tribune.com.pk 
China conducted naval and air patrols around the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday, the China Southern Theatre Command said. | The shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, but China also claims it as part of its territory. | The Philippine embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | China has stepped up combat readiness patrols in the area in January, "resolutely countering the infringement provocations of individual countries within the region,"
(2026-01-31). US charges prominent journalist. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration on Friday charged a prominent journalist with civil rights crimes over coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as the US president branded a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city an "agitator." | The arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon came as President Donald Trump walked back his conciliatory tone following public outrage over the killings of Alex Pretti and another American citizen in the Minnesota city. | Attorney General Pam Bondi said that Lemon and several other people had been arrested "at my | direction" in connection with what she called a "coordinated atta…
(2026-01-31). Why India's Aravalli Mountain Range matters: Interview with Anuradha P Dhawan. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-31). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-31). 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation. ummid.com As we observe the 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, we also realize that his values are being undermined blatantly.
(2026-01-31). Reject the IG Metall union's nationalist defence of steel production in Germany! wsws.org While Thyssenkrupp shareholders plan to approve a €93 million dividend, the corporation is preparing to slash 11,000 jobs in its steel division. Workers must reject the complicity of the IG Metall union and build independent rank-and-file committees to defend their livelihoods against these attacks.
(2026-01-31). Australia: Union officials stop striking health workers speaking to SEP members at Melbourne rally. wsws.org Health Workers Union bureaucrats denounced the SEP as "scabs" who were "spreading division in the union."
(2026-01-31). Residents of this Palestinian village are slowly suffocating. Their land is being taken, and so are their lives. haaretz.com Mohammed Nassan, 15, is the fourth person killed in al-Mughayyir in two years. An Israeli soldier shot him, claiming he was about to throw a stone at an armored vehicle. His family says the army delayed the funeral and harassed mourners with tear gas and live fire…
(2026-01-31). Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads. plusnews.ug 
The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor. The projects will be financed through external funding mobilised by Standard Chartered Bank, with insurance backing from international development partners. Government …
(2026-01-31). Reuters Health News Summary. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current health news briefs.
(2026-01-31). "They watched him get crushed" : Ford Chicago Assembly Plant worker critically injured after management ignored safety warnings. wsws.org A Ford Chicago Assembly Plant worker was critically injured when a vehicle fell on him due to known safety hazards, which both management and the UAW apparatus ignored.
(2026-01-31). Carrick calls for calm after flying start to Man Utd reign. tribune.com.pk 
Michael Carrick has warned his Manchester United players not to get carried away by their impressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal ahead of their match against Fulham on Sunday. | Carrick has made a flying start to his spell as interim manager with a 2-0 victory against City followed by a thrilling 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal. | After those surprise results against the Premier League's current top two, United will be favoured to see off seventh-placed Fulham at Old Trafford this weekend. | A third successive United victory would equal Ruben Amorim's best league run in a turbulent reign…
(2026-01-31). ASF releases tribute song highlighting services of its personnel. tribune.com.pk 
The Airport Security Force (ASF) has released a song to pay tribute to the services of its personnel, highlighting their commitment and professional dedication. | The song was produced by the ASF and reflects the resolve and discipline of its personnel. It focuses on the daily responsibilities and duties of ASF staff in the performance of their security functions. | The release aims to acknowledge the services of Airport Security Force personnel and showcase their role in maintaining security at airports.
(2026-01-31). 'Goose, goose, goose!' Yiwu actually made a foreigner fall in love with Luo Binwang! ecns.cn If you come to Yiwu, you must take a walk through Luo Binwang Park. Here, you can not only see the scenes described in the poem "Ode to the Goose," but also learn about the legendary life of the Tang-dynasty poet Luo Binwang.
(2026-01-31). Reverse Brain Drain: How China Is Recruiting the World's Talents. moderndiplomacy.eu China's talent program is a comprehensive Chinese government strategy to attract foreign and expatriate scientists, researchers, and experts, particularly in the fields of science and technology, to work in China. Key initiatives include the "Young Talented Scientists Program" and the "Thousand Talents Plan" (later replaced by the "Qiming Program" as part of modernization efforts and …
(2026-01-31). Search continues in frigid Atlantic for 6 crew after 'Nor'Easter Men' fishing boat sinks. scmp.com There was no mayday call from the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean as it navigated the frigid Atlantic Ocean on Friday morning on its way home to Gloucester, Massachusetts, America's oldest fishing port. The US Coast Guard was notified by the boat's beacon that alerts when it hits the water. | When rescuers arrived they found one person dead, floating in the water, along with a debris field and an empty lifeboat. Six people remain missing.
(2026-01-31). Australia's inequality isn't an accident, it's policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-31). Belarus approves cross-border rail transport projects within Union State. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has signed a resolution approving Union State projects, BelTA learned from the government's press service.
(2026-01-31). Reuters Science News Summary. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current science news briefs.
(2026-01-31). Fire spreads in Victoria as heatwave grips Australia's south east, air quality plummets. wsws.org This inferno is tearing through a region that only days earlier had been hit by destructive flash flooding, underscoring the "whiplash" character of climate-driven extremes now confronting Victoria.
(2026-01-31). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-31). Firefighter protest in Lille escalates France's social unrest. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Thousands of French firefighters staged a confrontational protest in the northern city of Lille on Thursday, denouncing chronic staff shortages, a lack of equipment, and worsening working conditions.Demonstrators blocked sections of the city's ring road, set fire to tires, and clashed with police near the headquarters of the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS), highlighting growing anger over public sector austerity under President Emmanuel Macron's government.Firefighters' unions say years of budget cuts have stretched emergency services to breaking point, noting that more than 5,000 firefight…
(2026-01-31). Indonesia Tightens Airport Screening Amid Deadly Nipah Virus Fears. thinktank.pk Indonesia has stepped up health screenings at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as concerns grow over the spread of the deadly Nipah virus in parts of Asia. All arriving passengers are now required to undergo thermal scanning and submit health information, while quarantine officers closely monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, and severe headaches. Travelers …
(2026-01-31). Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki. newarab.com 
(2026-01-31). Suspected separatists kill 8 Pakistani policemen in 'coordinated' attacks. aljazeera.com Pakistan has been battling a separatist movement in Balochistan for decades.
(2026-01-31). New company at Great Stone industrial park to make eco-friendly food packaging. eng.belta.by The venture is expected to create 135 jobs, with its products slated for both the domestic market and export.
(2026-01-31). From scented candles to kitchen sets: How to furnish a home the Belarusian way. eng.belta.by This Friday, BelTA correspondents visited stores across the capital to explore how Belarusian manufacturers are shaping the modern home.
(2026-01-31). California 175 – Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. – 2026 Black History Month. indybay.org As we ramp up celebrations for the 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th Anniversary of Black History Month, Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. legacy provides an example of what is possible today.
(2026-01-31). Trump predicts Iran will seek deal. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran warning that its arsenal of missiles would never be up for discussion. | "I can say this, they do want to make a deal," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Asked if he had given Iran a deadline to enter talks on its nuclear and missile programmes, Trump said "yeah, I have", but refused to say what it was. | "We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right now," Trump said, referring to a US naval carrier group in waters off Ira…
(2026-01-31). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-31). Saudi Arabia-UAE Conflict and Options for India. ummid.com The challenge for New Delhi is not choosing between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — but navigating a Gulf that is no longer strategically monolithic.
(2026-01-31). US approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
The The State Department said it green-lighted a $3.8-billion sale of 30 Apache attack helicopters to "The United States is com…
(2026-01-31). Hundreds March in Milwaukee to Demand ICE Out Now, Continue Building for May Day 2026 (No Work.No School.No Shopping). wibailoutpeople.org 
Urban Milwaukee: urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/01/30/milwaukees… Photos 1/30/26 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Photos 1/30/26 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Photos 1/30/26 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Photos 1/30/26 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Photos 1/30/26 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Photos 1/30/26 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The …
(2026-01-31). Thursday 2/5: Pro-Peace Vigil (20-Minute Meditation). indybay.org San Francisco City Hall Steps (Polk St.)…
(2026-01-31). Friday 1/30: "On the Brutal Death of Alex Pretti and What Must Be Done Now! indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2026-01-31). US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia as Middle East tensions mount. scmp.com The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totalling US$6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth US$9 billion. | The State Department announced the sales to America's allies in the Middle East late on Friday as tensions rise in the region over the possibility of US military strikes on Iran. They were made public after the department notified Congress of its approval of the sales earlier in the day.
(2026-01-31). Journalist Don Lemon, anti-ICE protesters arrested on orders of Trump administration. wsws.org The arrests of these protesters and journalists mark a massive escalation in the Trump administration's criminalization of dissent and assault on core democratic rights.
(2026-01-31). Court grants four-day remand of eight suspects in Lahore manhole tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
A district and sessions court in Lahore on Saturday granted police a four-day physical remand of eight suspects in the case of a mother and her infant daughter who died after falling into an uncovered manhole at Bhati Gate. | Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas announced the reserved verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. Police had sought a 14-day physical remand, but the court approved only four days. | Those presented in handcuffs included Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) Project Manager Asghar Sindhu, Ahmed Nawaz, Daniyal and five others. | The suspects' counsel opposed the request fo…
(2026-01-31). Movement as solidarity: Walking for a cause across the U.S. and Britain. globalvoices.org 
Two events demonstrate walking as a quiet, embodied practice of peace and solidarity in public spaceGlobal VoicesBhikkhu Pannakara leading a group of Buddhist monks on the Walk for Peace in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, January 19, 2026. A group of 19 Theravada Buddhist monks and rescue dog Aloka
(2026-01-31). Al-Ahli trounces Al-Ettifaq, pushes Al-Nassr to 3rd position in SPL Table. ummid.com Al-Ahli Saudi Wednesday January 28, 2025 defeated Al-Ettifaq 4-0 and advanced to the second position, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) Table.
(2026-01-31). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.
(2026-01-31). Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals, Artists and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity: Cuba is not a threat to the United States! radiohc.cu The Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity (REDH) issued a strong statement in response to recent declarations by Donald Trump, who described Cuba as an unusual threat to U.S. security to justify his plan to impose tariffs on products from countries that sell or supply oil to the island.
(2026-01-31). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). The Global South Needs Productive Employment. popularresistance.org On India's 79th Independence Day, in August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi devoted his speech to Viksit Bharat 2047 (Developed India 2047) and announced a National Manufacturing Mission. The mission, he said, must 'reduce import dependence and strengthen economic resilience' in sectors ranging from aerospace to artificial intelligence. He urged India's twenty-eight states, eight union territories, and the central government to identify 100 'priority products' for domestic manufacturing and added that state governments should streamline regulations and approvals, 'especially with respect to land, utilities, an…
(2026-01-31). Lijnders urges Man City to pile pressure. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders has urged his side to crank up the pressure on Arsenal as the Premier League leaders show signs of wobbling in the title race. | City head to Tottenham on Sunday sitting just four points behind Arsenal after the Gunners' unexpected three-match winless run. | Mikel Arteta's side, who travel to Leeds on Saturday, were beaten by Manchester United last week to compound the frustration of goalless draws against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. | City's win over bottom club Wolves last weekend kept them hot on Arsenal's heels. | "You have to put pressure, you have to go…
(2026-01-31). Western media and the White House trade barbs in meme war: 'Tariff King' or 'T-Rex'. ecns.cn Western media outlets and the White House seem to have launched an online "meme war," trading images and satire in a back-and-forth that has drawn wide attention.
(2026-01-31). Peninsula Open Space Trust Protects 2,284 Acres of Sargent Ranch. indybay.org $23 million acquisition ensures conservation of full 6,500 acres; commitments in place for remaining ranch parcels in late 2026 | Deal secures habitat for threatened species, regional wildlife connectivity and preservation of culturally significant landscape…
(2026-01-31). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-31). ICE used Liam Conejo Ramos as 'bait'. iacenter.org By Julia Wright January 30, 2026 Estimates of 100,000 people in the streets of Minnesota on Jan. 23 may be a low count, and that day already part of the people's history, will not melt in our memories unlike Donald Trump's phantasmagoric "piece of ice." The murders by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota of Renee Nicole Good, Geraldo Lunas Campos (in detention) and Alex Jeffrey Pretti are sending tremors through all the country's cities and the world. Meanwhile I want to focus on one minor, a 5-year-old child, who was kidnapped in Minneapolis on Jan. 20 along with his Ecuadorian father, Adrian C…
(2026-01-31). Cricket-Hetmyer fires as Windies beat South Africa by six runs in 10-over shootout. devdiscourse.com Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 48 in 22 balls to help West Indies to ‚Äåa six-run victory over hosts South Africa in a Twenty20 International reduced to 10 overs per ‚Å side at The Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday. South Africa had already wrapped up the three-match series going into the final fixture on Saturday, when the threat of lightning on the Highveld shortened the contest.
(2026-01-31). Concluyó en La Habana proceso de Plenos Extraordinarios del PCC. radiohc.cu 
La Habana acogió la sesión del Pleno Extraordinario de su Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), con la cual concluyó el proceso de análisis en todo el país, informó la institución política desde su perfil en Facebook. | El encuentro estuvo encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, junto a Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización. | En el Pleno se examinaron temas esenciales para el funcionamiento de la organización y se debatieron las potencialidades de los territorios para impulsar el desar…
(2026-01-31). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba superará medida ejecutiva de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes que el país superará la reciente medida ejecutiva firmada por el mandatario estadounidense Donald Trump y exhortó al pueblo cubano a responder a esa disposición con resistencia creativa e inteligencia. | Durante el pleno extraordinario del Comité Provincial del PCC en La Habana, manifestó: Aunque haya cerco con el combustible, Cuba no se va a dejar vencer por el imperio". | También instó al pueblo, con los militantes del PCC a la vanguardia, ´a luchar, a crear, a t…
(2026-01-31). China apoya firmemente a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y seguridad nacionales. radiohc.cu Un portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de China expresó este viernes su firme oposición a las acciones y prácticas inhumanas que podrían privar al pueblo cubano de sus derechos a la subsistencia y al desarrollo, informó la Agencia de Noticias Xinhua. | El vocero Guo Jiakun hizo estas declaraciones en respuesta a una pregunta sobre una orden ejecutiva firmada el jueves por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, que amenaza con imponer aranceles adicionales a bienes importados procedentes de países que proporcionen petróleo a Cuba. | "China apoya firmemente a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y s…
(2026-01-31). Concluyó en La Habana proceso de Plenos Extraordinarios del PCC. radiohc.cu La Habana acogió la sesión del Pleno Extraordinario de su Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), con la cual concluyó el proceso de análisis en todo el país, informó la institución política desde su perfil en Facebook. | El encuentro estuvo encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, junto a Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización. | En el Pleno se examinaron temas esenciales para el funcionamiento de la organización y se debatieron las potencialidades de los territorios para impulsar el desar…
(2026-01-31). Papuschi: ´No pensé que volvería a estar en los Premios Tejano Mundial ª. radiohc.cu 
Con un carisma y un estilo que le identifica en las plataformas virtuales y en el universo de la música tejana mundial Papushi nombre artístico de Jorge Soto, compositor e intérprete, nació en la provincia de Holguín en el Oriente cubano y apuesta por segunda ocasión a los Premios Tejano Mundial.
(2026-01-31). Desde Cuba apelan a apoyo del pueblo de EE. UU. ante planes de su Gobierno. radiohc.cu Un mensaje que apela al apoyo del pueblo de los Estados Unidos fue la respuesta de la Casa de las Américas, publicada este viernes, a la nueva orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump. | El texto resalta los ´sentimientos auténticos del pueblo de ese país ª, y recurre a su respaldo para detener lo que califica como un ´proyecto de genocidio en curso ª. | La institución cultural denuncia que las razones expuestas por la Casa Blanca en el documento firmado este jueves, son mentiras recicladas con el objetivo de convertir a Cuba, ante los ojos de la opinión pública, en una ´amenaza…
(2026-01-31). Papuschi: ´No pensé que volvería a estar en los Premios Tejano Mundial ª. radiohc.cu Con un carisma y un estilo que le identifica en las plataformas virtuales y en el universo de la música tejana mundial Papushi nombre artístico de Jorge Soto, compositor e intérprete, nació en la provincia de Holguín en el Oriente cubano y apuesta por segunda ocasión a los Premios Tejano Mundial.
(2026-01-31). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba superará medida ejecutiva de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes que el país superará la reciente medida ejecutiva firmada por el mandatario estadounidense Donald Trump y exhortó al pueblo cubano a responder a esa disposición con resistencia creativa e inteligencia. | Durante el pleno extraordinario del Comité Provincial del PCC en La Habana, manifestó: Aunque haya cerco con el combustible, Cuba no se va a dejar vencer por el imperio". | También instó al pueblo, con los militantes del PCC a la vanguardia, ´a luchar, a crear, a t…
(2026-01-31). Casa de las Américas y la Uneac denuncian nueva agresión de EEUU contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Ante el nuevo intento del Gobierno estadounidense de asfixiar a la Isla, y socavar la cultura de paz del continente, instituciones culturales cubanas denunciaron la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente Donald Trump, que define a Cuba como una "amenaza inusual y extraordinaria" contra la seguridad nacional y la política exterior de ese país.
(2026-01-31). Convocan a dos días de protestas en todo EEUU contra violencia del ICE. cubadebate.cu "No queremos el futuro que nos dicen que debemos aceptar. Tenemos compañeros ausentes, tratan de provocarnos miedo todos los días, no lo vamos a aceptar", declararon Ria y su colega Josie, dos estudiantes de preparatoria en Mineápolis y organizadores del movimiento de oposición en esa ciudad de Minesota, que han captado la atención nacional e internacional.
(2026-01-31). Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario: Cuba condena y denuncia nueva escalada del cerco económico de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país.
(2026-01-31). °Patria o Muerte, Venceremos! es la decisión de Cuba ante nueva escalada del Gobierno de EEUU. radiohc.cu Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario | El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país. | La orden ejecutiva del presidente estadounidense, anunciada el 29 de enero de 2026, declara una supuesta emergencia nacional, en virtud de la cual su gobierno podrá imponer aranceles comerciales a las importaciones de productos provenientes de países que suministren petróleo a Cuba. | Para justificar una acción tan extrema, se esgrime en el texto de l…
(2026-01-31). Más de 53 000 niños y jóvenes fueron asesinados en América Latina y el Caribe en siete años. cubadebate.cu En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sigue siendo una grave amenaza para la vida y el bienestar de millones de menores de edad, advierten la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) y el Fondo de la ONU para la Infancia (UNICEF) en una nueva investigación. 53.318 niños y jóvenes fueron víctimas de homicidio en la región entre 2015 y 2022.
(2026-01-31). Jefe de Estado cubano constata avances en digitalización en hospital habanero. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Hospital Universitario Clínico Quirúrgico 'Comandante Manuel Fajardo', en el municipio de Plaza de la Revolución, como parte de un recorrido por instituciones de salud de La Habana, cuyo eje común es la transformación digital. | Según el perfil oficial de la Presidencia en X, acompañaron al mandatario, el ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; la ministra de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich, y otros directivos del Ministerio de Salud Pública (MINSAP). | Du…
(2026-01-31). Casa de las Américas y la Uneac denuncian nueva agresión de EEUU contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Ante el nuevo intento del Gobierno estadounidense de asfixiar a la Isla, y socavar la cultura de paz del continente, instituciones culturales cubanas denunciaron la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente Donald Trump, que define a Cuba como una "amenaza inusual y extraordinaria" contra la seguridad nacional y la política exterior de ese país.
(2026-01-31). From blockade to asphyxiation: the US war on Cuba enters its most brutal phase. peoplesdispatch.org On January 29, US President Donald Trump declared Cuba an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to US national security and tightened the blockade against the island nation…
(2026-01-31). Independencia bajo tutela: La Enmienda Platt y los límites de la soberanía cubana. cubadebate.cu La Enmienda Platt ocupa un lugar central en la historia política cubana. Más que un simple apéndice constitucional, expresó la inserción profundamente asimétrica de Cuba en el orden internacional de comienzos del siglo XX y reveló los límites impuestos al ejercicio de la soberanía en un contexto de hegemonía estadounidense en expansión.
(2026-01-31). Más de 53 000 niños y jóvenes fueron asesinados en América Latina y el Caribe en siete años. cubadebate.cu En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sigue siendo una grave amenaza para la vida y el bienestar de millones de menores de edad, advierten la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) y el Fondo de la ONU para la Infancia (UNICEF) en una nueva investigación. 53.318 niños y jóvenes fueron víctimas de homicidio en la región entre 2015 y 2022.
(2026-01-31). Italia, junto a Cuba en estos difíciles tiempos. radiohc.cu 
Eventos de reflexión e intercambio, acciones públicas y homenajes, respaldan a la Revolución cubana en Italia, al conmemorarse en estos días el 173 aniversario del natalicio de José Martí el 28 de enero. | Dedicadas también al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, en el año de su centenario, las actividades emiten un claro mensaje de rechazo contra el bloqueo criminal que impone Estados Unidos, condenan la política exterior de la Casa Blanca contra los pueblos de América y exigen el cumplimiento de los decretos internacionales como la Carta de la ONU. | De igual forma repudian la invasión militar realizada por efectiv…
(2026-01-31). Italia, junto a Cuba en estos difíciles tiempos. radiohc.cu Eventos de reflexión e intercambio, acciones públicas y homenajes, respaldan a la Revolución cubana en Italia, al conmemorarse en estos días el 173 aniversario del natalicio de José Martí el 28 de enero. | Dedicadas también al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, en el año de su centenario, las actividades emiten un claro mensaje de rechazo contra el bloqueo criminal que impone Estados Unidos, condenan la política exterior de la Casa Blanca contra los pueblos de América y exigen el cumplimiento de los decretos internacionales como la Carta de la ONU. | De igual forma repudian la invasión militar realizada por efectiv…
(2026-01-31). Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario: Cuba condena y denuncia nueva escalada del cerco económico de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país.
(2026-01-31). °Patria o Muerte, Venceremos! es la decisión de Cuba ante nueva escalada del Gobierno de EEUU. radiohc.cu Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario | El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país. | La orden ejecutiva del presidente estadounidense, anunciada el 29 de enero de 2026, declara una supuesta emergencia nacional, en virtud de la cual su gobierno podrá imponer aranceles comerciales a las importaciones de productos provenientes de países que suministren petróleo a Cuba. | Para justificar una acción tan extrema, se esgrime en el texto de l…
(2026-01-31). Davos, la franchezza di Mark Carney e la frattura euro-americana. strategic-culture.su Sarebbe nell'interesse del Brasile esercitare pressioni, all'interno dei BRICS, per aumentare la dimensione "sicurezza" della coalizione, scrive Rapael Machado. | Segue nostro Uno dei fattori determinanti dell'epoca a partire dalla seconda metà del XX secolo è la partnership tra Stati Uniti ed Europa — inizialmente solo l'Europa occidentale, poi gran parte del vecchio continente. Ma "partnership" è forse un termine impreciso. Il te…
(2026-01-31). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-31). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-31). Continuity Of Social Control From Slave Patrols To Policing To ICE. popularresistance.org The Trump regime's anti-immigrant program is being carried out by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), and local police in cities like Minneapolis, Austin, and New Orleans, among others. Many of the people recruited by these agencies today are members of the white supremacist militias who were involved in the January 6 attempted insurrection and were later pardoned, who have been deputized en masse by these agencies, that relaxed or eliminated application and acceptance requirements to grow their battalion of race warriors swiftly.
(2026-01-31). Luka Doncic posts 37-point triple-double as Lakers crush Wizards. aljazeera.com Doncic leads the way as LA Lakers beat the 142-111, while New ‚York Knicks overcome Portland Trail Blazers 127-97.