(2026-01-28). In words and pictures: protesters picket arms dealer dinner. thecanary.co 
On Tuesday evening 27 January, anti-genocide demonstrators protested at a dinner for arms dealers in London. The demo was organised by CAAT, the Campaign Against the Arms Trade. Police arrested several peaceful protesters. Tonight! Join us from 6pm to protest the grotesque arms dealer dinner where arms dealers and military personnel will dine on expensive […] | By
(2026-01-28). Hunger strikes of detained asylum seekers are also crucial. thecanary.co 
During the Prisoners for Palestine hunger strike, many Western media outlets maintained that this was the first significant prison hunger strike since the IRA hunger strike in 1980-1981. Parallels between the two hunger strikes certainly exist. Two liberation struggles against British colonialism, in Ireland and Israel, confronted settler colonial violence and genocide. And, these hunger […] | By
(2026-01-28). Gaza therapists use virtual reality to heal traumatised children — while surviving trauma themselves. thecanary.co 
Gaza's children were suffering from trauma symptoms such as depression, grief, and fear long before October 2023. They'd had 15 years of life under Israeli blockade, siege, and repeated military attacks. But now, after Israel destroyed 90% of schools, 94% of healthcare and 92% of residential buildings, the mental health crisis is far worse. UNICEF […] | By
(2026-01-28). As Trump's 'Board of Peace' Presses Forward, Palestinians in Gaza Fear What Lies Ahead. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-28). Erdoƒüan: Türkiye is one of the poles of the new global order; Foreign Minister Fidan talks on the US, Israel, Iran and Gaza; Minutes of meeting with àñcalan go public. uwidata.com Last week's agenda in Türkiye was busy, as usual. President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan delivered a speech assessing rising global tensions and Türkiye's position in it. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a pointed warning over developments in Iran. And the official minutes from a meeting between jailed PKK leader Abdullah àñcalan and MP were released. Erdoƒüan: …
(2026-01-28). After Trump Declared Gaza War 'Over,' Media Lost Interest. fair.org 
Since President Donald Trump declared that "the war in Gaza is over" on October 3, 2025, US news outlets' interest in the occupied territory has plummeted. In a FAIR search of US-related news sites using Media Cloud, a news media database, coverage of Gaza post-ceasefire agreement averaged just 1.5% of the news hole—significantly less than the level of coverage before the agreement. | From July 2 through October 1, 2025, mentions of Gaza appeared in 2.3% of news stories in Media Cloud's
(2026-01-28). Trump's 'Board of Peace' Is the Nail in Gaza's Coffin. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump has declared the three-month "ceasefire" in Gaza a great success, and now wants to move on to What does success look like? Israeli soldiers have
(2026-01-28). Exclusive: Leaked "Board of Peace" Resolution Outlines U.S.-Led Plan to Rule Over Gaza. globalresearch.ca The so-called Board of Peace that President Donald Trump officially launched in Davos, Switzerland last week is developing sweeping plans for a U.S.-backed administration to rule Gaza, according to a draft of the Board's resolution. | Drop Site obtained the unsigned …
(2026-01-28). Britain's Return to Piracy to Stop Russian Ships Desperate Attempt to Demonstrate Power. globalresearch.ca British media claims that London is preparing to deal with tankers from Russian ports in the same way that the United States deals with tankers from Venezuela — by seizing them. However, Russia has the strength and means to protect …
(2026-01-28). Ecuador's Campaign Finance Scandal: Allegations of Venezuelan Money. devdiscourse.com Ecuador's prosecutor's office carried out raids on Wednesday targeting the homes of politicians affiliated with former President Rafael Correa's leftist party. The officials are investigating allegations that illicit funds from Venezuela were used in the 2023 presidential campaign.
(2026-01-28). Rubio Defends Trump's Venezuela Strategy Amidst Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio robustly defended President Donald Trump's military operation aimed at capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Speaking to US lawmakers, Rubio also explained the administration's strategies concerning Greenland, NATO, Iran, and China.
(2026-01-28). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez reafirma diálogo con EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez refirmó este martes lo dicho por el mandatario de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que establecieron canales de comunicación de respeto y cortesía. | Durante la inauguración del moderno Servicio de Nefrología del Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Rodríguez ratificó la disposición de resolver las diferencias con la nación norteña a través del diálogo político y diplomático.Yo reafirmo lo que ha dicho el presidente Donald Trump, que hemos establecido canales de comunicación de respeto y de cortesía, tanto con el presidente de los Estados Unidos, como con el sec…
(2026-01-28). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez reafirma diálogo con EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez refirmó este martes lo dicho por el mandatario de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que establecieron canales de comunicación de respeto y cortesía. | Durante la inauguración del moderno Servicio de Nefrología del Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Rodríguez ratificó la disposición de resolver las diferencias con la nación norteña a través del diálogo político y diplomático.Yo reafirmo lo que ha dicho el presidente Donald Trump, que hemos establecido canales de comunicación de respeto y de cortesía, tanto con el presidente de los Estados Unidos, como con el sec…
(2026-01-28). Belarus' car market up 14% in 2025. eng.belta.by The segment of "pure electric vehicles" grew by 181%. The share of electric vehicles among new cars more than doubled, reaching 23%.
(2026-01-28). Ukraine war military casualties 'near 2 million' as more crunch talks loom. scmp.com Russia's grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly 2 million military casualties – killed, wounded or missing – between the two countries, according to a new study by a US think tank. | Moscow's forces have borne the brunt of the losses, suffering as many as 325,000 killed out of an estimated total of 1.2 million casualties since invading Ukraine nearly four years ago, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found.
(2026-01-28). Justice for Telangana's Canines: A Call to Action. devdiscourse.com Animal welfare activists and environmentalists gathered at the India International Centre for a 'terhvi' to mourn the mass killing of community dogs in Telangana.
(2026-01-28). Tensions Rising between the US and Canada. Carney Confronts Trump. globalresearch.ca As the USMCA— the free trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada—review approaches, the relationship between Washington and Ottawa becomes more strained, with the latest incident being the exchange of statements between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and …
(2026-01-28). TikTok uninstalls jump 150% in US following Larry Ellison takeover. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Daily TikTok uninstalls in the United States have surged 150% following the announcement that a U.S.-based consortium led by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison will take control of TikTok's American operations. The spike reflects growing user concerns over privacy, ownership changes, and new platform policies, prompting many to delete the app or explore alternatives.While overall daily active users remain relatively stable, analytics show a sharp increase in uninstall activity in the days after the takeover announcement, indicating strong user sentiment against the change.One platform benefiting from TikTo…
(2026-01-28). Lifting the two child cap will only reduce poverty by 1% come 2029. thecanary.co 
A new report has found that poverty is so bad, lifting the two-child cap won't actually make that much difference. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has predicted that overall poverty will only reduce by 1% by 2029. Lifting two child cap will help some kids, but not enough While it's great that 400,000 children will […] | By
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Labour next to useless as people in "very deep poverty" reaches highest level ever. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's Labour government is doing very little to address the cost of living and low wage crisis. Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) shows the number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK reached 6.8 million in 2023/24. That's the highest level, both absolutely and proportionately, since accounting began in […] | By
(2026-01-28). Volfovich: Combat readiness inspection will drive army modernization. eng.belta.by "Once the inspection is competed, we will undoubtedly conduct a thorough analysis of all the problems and shortcomings it uncovers. These findings will be reported to the commander-in-chief," Aleksandr Volfovich said.
(2026-01-28). France PM weathers no-trust votes. tribune.com.pk 
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday survived two new no-confidence votes after forcing his budget through the lower house, clearing a key hurdle toward its final adoption. | The motions came days after Lecornu weathered two separate, largely symbolic no-confidence challenges on Friday, triggered by his decision to ram through the income section of the 2026 state budget without a parliamentary vote. | He then announced he would do the same with the expense part of the budget, prompting the hard left to file another no-confidence motion. The National Assembly on Tuesday rejected that motion, along…
(2026-01-28). Three French tourists killed as boat capsizes off Oman's coast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Three French tourists were killed and two others were injured after a tour boat capsized off the coast of Oman, local authorities said on Tuesday.In a statement posted on X, the Royal Oman Police said preliminary findings indicate that the vessel overturned about 4.6 nautical miles from the Port of Sultan Qaboos in Muttrah province. The boat was carrying a group of 25 French tourists, along with a tour guide and the captain of the boat.Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene, where three passengers were pronounced dead. Two others sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment, while the r…
(2026-01-28). Lukashenko receives report on army's combat readiness inspection. eng.belta.by The head of state is personally overseeing the progress of the large-scale surprise combat readiness inspection of the Armed Forces.
(2026-01-28). Trump warns Iraq against returning former prime minister to power. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-28). Gold surges Rs21,000 in a day amid global uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan surged to historic levels on Wednesday following heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets. | The spike comes amid strained relations between the European Union and the United States, the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in the Middle East, and Iranian military exercises near the Strait of Hormuz. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce jumped $211 to $5,293. This pushed 24-carat gold per tola in local markets up by Rs21,100 to Rs551,662, setting a one-day record. | The price per 10 grams also rose from Rs18,090 to Rs472,961…
(2026-01-28). Electric vehicles expected to strengthen position in Belarus' market. eng.belta.by Experts of the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA) forecast further growth in the share of electric vehicles in Belarus' sales structure in 2026, Sergei Varivoda, Director of Avtocenter on MKAD and Chairman of the BAA Board, said.
(2026-01-28). LEAKED: ICE is set to invade Springfield, Ohio. liberationnews.org 
Starting February 4th, Springfield will be the site of another ICE surge from the Trump administration's racist, anti-immigrant crackdown. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is slated to end on February 4, jeopardizing migrant families and communities who are already facing precarious circumstances.
(2026-01-28). The great lecture hall in the sky: Michael Parenti (1933—2026). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-28). Local shops 'neglected' by government as support only includes pubs. thecanary.co 
Local shops have condemned the government's decision to limit additional rates support to pubs and music venues. A trade body called the decision short sighted and dismissive of the contribution of convenience stores to the economy. The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the chancellor to go further than the support package announced for […] | By
(2026-01-28). Polanski calls out Reform's byelection 'rent-an-extremist'. thecanary.co 
As we reported, Reform have chosen long-time establishment insider Matt Goodwin to stand in Gorton & Denton. There was already a backlash to Goodwin when we published that piece; since then, Green Party leader Zack Polanski has made his feelings clear: It tells you everything you need to know that Reform are parachuting in a […] | By
(2026-01-28). Ford's Battery Partnership with China's CATL Under Scrutiny by US Lawmaker. devdiscourse.com A U.S. House committee chaired by a Republican legislator is closely examining Ford's strategy to convert its current U.S. battery factories to produce lithium iron phosphate cells and large-scale energy storage solutions. This is part of Ford's partnership with China's CATL, a powerhouse in the battery industry.
(2026-01-28). Volfovich reveals president's top priorities in snap military readiness check. eng.belta.by Commenting on the progress of the Armed Forces snap inspection, Aleksandr Volfovich noted that the Commander-in-Chief is briefed almost daily with interim results.
(2026-01-28). Belarus, China to step up cooperation in standardization. eng.belta.by The legal framework of Belarus-China cooperation in technical regulation comprises 13 documents, including an agreement on cooperation in the reproduction and dissemination of standards, an agreement on cooperation and a memorandum in standardization, metrology, conformity assessment and accreditation, as well as other agreements, including those at the level of national institutes in standardization and metrology.
(2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: Vigil for Alex Pretti. indybay.org SF Veteran's Medical Center | Corner of 42nd and Clement…
(2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Stanford 11 Trial: Pack The Court & Hallway. indybay.org Department 53, so called 'Hall Of Justice' take a right after the security checkpoint lobby and apparent is an elevator in the other wing, there are signs, park across the street or meters or farther away. | Santa Clara Hall of Justice | Department 53…
(2026-01-28). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Free the Mind, Free the Land. infobrics.org Transforming nominal political independence of…
(2026-01-28). The previous EHRC anti-trans guidance was a shitshow so now it's back to the drawing board. thecanary.co 
On 27 January, the Guardian reported that the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is rewriting its disastrous single-sex space guidance. The article characterised the new EHRC chair, Mary-Ann Stevenson, as being more "constructive" than her predecessor. The problem, however, isn't that Kishwer Falkner — the previous head of the equalities watchdog — was a transphobic zealot […] | By
(2026-01-28). Portuguese journalists ask the world not to close its eyes to the survival of the free press. thecanary.co 
The Canary has heard from a group of journalists in Portugal. Their magazine, VISàÉO, went bankrupt but they've revived it as an independent production. Now they're taking the campaign for independent media global, with the slogan #Nà£oFechemOsOlhos which means Don't Close Your Eyes: The 12 journalists of VISàÉO speak out The magazine went bankrupt, salaries disappeared, […] | By
(2026-01-28). An Army of ICE Agents Has Invaded Minnesota. Will They Succeed in Rendering Law Powerless? juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Do Americans who engage in lawful and peaceful protest enjoy the protection of the United States Constitution? Not any more, the Trump regime says in authorizing the shameless misconduct and lethal violence ICE agents are perpetrating against citizens in Minnesota. | ICE has invaded the state of Minnesota to show America that nothing can restrain Trump's army of thugs. Not the Constitution. Not the laws which make it a crime to commit assault and murder. Not public opinion. And not thousands of citizens exercising their rights. | Although far from the fi…
(2026-01-28). 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'.
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Factory Farm Watch Banner Painting Party. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-28). Berlin offers €1m reward for blackout culprits. tribune.com.pk 
Germany is offering a one-million-euro reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin earlier this month, the interior minister said on Tuesday. | The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and around 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital. Police are hunting members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" (Volcano Group) which claimed responsibility. | Authorities have deemed the online messages from the mysterious Vulkangruppe "credible". Interior Minister…
(2026-01-28). Fed Holds Steady: Market Awaits Powell's Remarks Amid Big Tech Earnings. devdiscourse.com The Federal Reserve maintained its current interest rate, fulfilling wide market expectations, as it cited persistent inflation and robust economic growth. While traders anticipated the decision, they now speculate on potential rate reductions anticipated by June. Attention shifts to remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell for future guidance.
(2026-01-28). Chemical weapon usage allegations in Ukraine deserve serious scrutiny. infobrics.org The chemical weapons debate surrounding Ukraine has been shaped by selective coverage and geopolitical interests. While Western media focus almost exclusively on allegations against Russia, underreported claims point to possible toxic chemical use by Ukrainian forces. Combined with Kyiv's documented human rights record, these allegations raise serious questions that international law cannot simply ignore.
(2026-01-28). NRM Sweeps Ankole Municipal Mayoral Seats. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all municipal mayoral seats in Uganda's Ankole Sub-Region in Tuesday's elections. The region comprises four municipalities: Sheema, Ntungamo, Ibanda, and Bushenyi-Ishaka. In Sheema Municipality, Pius Ahimbisibwe, the district returning officer, declared Lukia Nakalisa of the NRM, the only female mayoral winner in the region, victorious with 12,492 votes. …
(2026-01-28). Iran closes airspace, announces live-fire drills over Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions. geo.tv 
An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, August 20, 2025. — ReutersIran issues Notam for closure of airspace over Hormuz Strait. Iran to launch drills for three days within five-nautical-mile radius.Notam says space from…
(2026-01-28). Calls for the Green Party to declare itself an anti-Zionist party. thecanary.co 
Pressure group Greens for Palestine is urging the Green Party to declare itself "an anti-Zionist party". The group has issued a statement in support of a motion which it calls "groundbreaking". The motion also supports the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement and calls for the de-proscription of Palestine Action. Greens for Palestine statement Greens for […] | By
(2026-01-28). Zack Polanski has bigot Katie Hopkins rattled. thecanary.co 
UK fascists are trying to paint the upcoming Manchester by-election as a battle between Reform and Muslims, via Zack Polanski's Green Party. But far-right hate-monger and bigot Katie Hopkins has gone even further, sending out a dog whistle to anyone who hates Jewish and gay people too. Zack Polanski rises above it Green Party leader […] | By
(2026-01-28). What is happening in the streets of the US: Trump's failure to fulfill all six of his promises. uwidata.com These days, the streets of Minneapolis look like a scene straight out of a Clint Eastwood western shot in the deserts of Arizona. Strange-looking, masked ICE agents, who seem to take themselves to all-powerful town sheriffs, are stopping people in the streets, in their homes, and inside shops. Anyone with darker skin, a slightly large …
(2026-01-28). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
(2026-01-28). Iran Rebuffs Fresh Provocations By The US And Europe. popularresistance.org The US and its European allies continue to issue fresh threats against Iran despite a gradual return of normalcy in the country after weeks of violent protests and tensions around military confrontation. | While returning from the G7 meeting at Davos, Switzerland, Donald Trump had claimed on Thursday that the USS Abraham Lincoln, along with several guided missile destroyers and air-defense systems was moving to the region, reiterating that the US is watching Iran very closely and will target it militarily if such a need arises, Reuters reported. | Trump has been threatening to strike Iran since the beginning of t…
(2026-01-28). Ecuador protests after U.S. ICE agent tries to enter consulate in Minneapolis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ecuador's Foreign Ministry has filed a formal diplomatic complaint with the United States after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent attempted to enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis without permission on Tuesday, Ecuador said. Consulate staff blocked the agent from entering the building and activated emergency protocols to ensure the safety of Ecuadorian citizens inside, the ministry said, invoking protections under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations that bar unauthorized access to diplomatic facilities. The incident was captured on video shared on social media, showing c…
(2026-01-28). Sudan's Al-Burhan pays a visit to Qatar, meets Emir Sheikh Tamim. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sudan's Sovereign Council head and army commander, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, made a brief visit to Doha on Tuesday, holding talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad on security, economic cooperation, and regional coordination. The visit comes as Sudan's government reasserts control in Khartoum and seeks to strengthen both military and economic ties regionally and internationally.According to a statement from the Sovereign Council, the two leaders discussed the course of Sudanese-Qatari relations and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation "in the interests of both peoples." Al-Burhan expressed appreci…
(2026-01-28). Ecuador Foreign Ministry Slams ICE for Trying to Enter Consulate in Minneapolis. truthout.org Ecuador's Foreign Ministry filed a formal note of protest on Tuesday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent tried to enter the South American nation's consulate in Minneapolis before being stopped by a staffer inside the building. In a statement released following the incident, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said an ICE agent "attempted to enter the consulate premises,"… |
(2026-01-28). UW Madison, January 30, 2026: Money for Public Education NOT ICE! A Day of Truth Freedom Rally! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: Minneapolis Strikes Against ICE: Next? (Eyewitness Account & Discussion). indybay.org San Francisco Public Library | Stong Conference Room | 100 Larkin Street, 1st Floor | This is not a Library sponsored program…
(2026-01-28). Doing Well by Doing Good: Dump Your American Stocks. counterpunch.org 
Before I go further here, let me qualify everything I'm saying here with a warning: I have no crystal ball from which to give people investment advice. However, I do know logic and arithmetic, apparently unlike Donald Trump, so I can draw out some hypothetical situations, which is what I do below. There has been
(2026-01-28). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Attack and Follow Community Watchers Home While We See A New Raid Approach Unfold. lataco.com Border Patrol and ICE took at least 15 people from the Southland, mostly from Los Angeles, Compton, and Lynwood.
(2026-01-28). 'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits record high. tribune.com.pk 
Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million people now living in "very deep poverty", the highest level in three decades. | "Very deep poverty" refers to households with an after-housing-costs income below 40% of the UK median, amounting to around 16,400 pounds ($22,446.68) a year for a couple with two young children. | The report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), which conducts research aimed at solving poverty in Britain, said the overall poverty rate in the UK fell slightly from 24% in 1994/95 to 21% in 2023/24, but "very deep poverty" edged…
(2026-01-28). Belarus pays close attention to interparliamentary contacts with Algeria. eng.belta.by Upon the invitation of the head of the Belarusian-Algerian parliamentary friendship group members of the Belarusian parliament are staying in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on a return visit on 27-28 January.
(2026-01-28). Trump warns Iraq against reinstating Maliki as PM. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and former Iraqi premier Nouri al-Maliki. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-28). IP University Launches 24 New Courses, Opens Admissions for 2026-27. devdiscourse.com Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University announced the opening of its 2026-27 academic session admissions, introducing 24 new courses. The event saw participation from prominent figures, including Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood and Vice Chancellor Mahesh Verma. Online applications will commence on February 2.
(2026-01-28). Video: Jean Chrétien on the Threat Trump Poses to Democracy, Chrétien's Historic Battle to Defending Canada's Sovereignty. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump's presidency and the impact it's having on democracy…
(2026-01-28). National Nurses United: Week of action in honor of Alex Pretti, RN and all others killed by ICE. wibailoutpeople.org 
It's happened. Federal immigration agents have murdered one of our own, ICU registered nurse Alex Pretti, who saved veterans' lives at the Minneapolis VA. Pretti upheld his oath to advocate for and protect his patients and community to the very end as a peaceful, public legal observer of ICE atrocities. Join National Nurses United RN …
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Following her parents' footsteps: Xenia Bjà∏rndalen secures spot in Snow Sniper final in Minsk. eng.belta.by Xenia Bjà∏rndalen, the daughter of Darya Domracheva and Ole Einar Bjà∏rndalen, has become a medalist at the Minsk city stage of the Snow Sniper national biathlon competition held under the auspices of the Presidential Sports Club.
(2026-01-28). War of words continues as govt, K-P continue to trade blame over Tirah Valley situation. tribune.com.pk 
Friction between the federal and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa governments over the Tirah Valley situation continued unabated on Wednesday as the former maintated that no operation was being carried out while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi stuck by his claims. | Thousands of families remain displaced from Tirah Valley in Khyber district as the K-P government oversees their relocation amid worsening security and heavy snowfall. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, the evacuation began on January 10. So far, 11,400 families have been registered, with more than 10,000 relocated to safer areas, including…
(2026-01-28). Is Trump really determined to break up the EU. infobrics.org Several sources published polls which allegedly show that upwards of a quarter of all "right-wing" voters in France, Germany, Italy and Spain think that Trump is "an enemy of Europe". If true, this is a pretty solid indicator that he's far more unpopular among the more center-oriented electorate (to say nothing of the neoliberal extremists). Given Trump's narcissistic tendencies, this could also suggest that he'd be far more prone to "assisting" the EU's unraveling, particularly if that means the US could establish a much firmer pro-American bloc (especially in Eastern Europe).
(2026-01-28). 6 States Expand ACA Subsidies To Offset Loss Of Federal Funds. newsone.com 
Source: sripfoto / Getty | One of the biggest ongoing policy debates in the federal government has been the extension of COVID-era subsidies for insurance provided through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. While Congress is still hemming and hawing about how to address rising health care costs, six states have taken matters into their own hands by expanding state-funded subsidies. |
(2026-01-28). Rybakina downs Swiatek to move into Australian Open semi-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a dominant second set display to hand six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek a 7-5 6-1 defeat at Melbourne Park. | Looking to lift the trophy for the first time, the 28-year-old will take on American Jessica Pegula for a place in Saturday's final. | Rybakina fired 11 aces and 26 winners as she ended Swiatek's career Grand Slam bid on Rod Laver Arena, winning eight of the last nine games to underline her authority. | "Really pleased with the win," said Rybakina. "We know each other pretty well and I was just trying…
(2026-01-28). BRICS Agenda, United States Global Dominance and Africa's Development Priorities. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump has been leading the United States as its president since January 2025. Washington's priority is to Make America Great Again (MAGA). Trump's tariffs have rippled many economies from Latin America through Asian region to the continent of Africa. …
(2026-01-28). Gul Plaza fire probe finds blaze started in flower shop, spread via AC ducts. tribune.com.pk 
The final investigation report on the Gul Plaza fire, which killed 79 people, has been prepared by a committee comprising the Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi and the Additional Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, officials said on Wednesday. | The report, which will be submitted to the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, includes details on the cause of the fire, firefighting and rescue operations, and statements from victims, eyewitnesses, and emergency personnel. | According to the report, the fire broke out at 10: 15pm in a flower shop on the ground floor, where children were present. It spread rap…
(2026-01-28). Forced Birthers Hold 22nd Annual March to Noisy Pro Choice Locals. indybay.org Event peaceful except for small shoving incident as police keep groups apart…
(2026-01-28). Kabe women find hope in new farming tools. sanews.gov.za Kabe women find hope in new farming tools | Women in Kabe Village, outside Mahikeng in the North West, have long loved working the land, but a lack of resources often held them back. | Now, thanks to the donation of essential farming implements, they can grow enough food to feed their families and improve their livelihoods. | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has brought renewed hope to the village with the donation of agricultural tools aimed at empowering women to take charge of food production. | The initiative is expected to strengthen household food security, create livelihoods a…
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Martin Luther King's Death Disappears Down the Memory Hole. "He was assassinated by a U.S. government conspiracy" globalresearch.ca [This article by Edward Curtin was first published in January 2017.] | "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." —MLK | As Martin Luther King's birthday is celebrated with a national holiday, his death day …
(2026-01-28). Patrick Reed's Return: From LIV Golf to PGA Tour Aspirations. devdiscourse.com Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has announced his departure from the Saudi-funded LIV Golf with hopes to rejoin the PGA Tour for the 2027 season. Reed is the second notable player to exit LIV Golf after Brooks Koepka, recently reinstated to the PGA Tour.
(2026-01-28). Dispatch from Minneapolis. counterpunch.org 
On the evening of January 8, a friend and I parked our car in Minneapolis' Powderhorn neighborhood, where Renee Good—a white, unarmed mother of three—was murdered by a federal agent. We proceeded on foot because mourners had cordoned off several blocks of Portland Avenue into a mostly quiet commons where people, instead of passing by,
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Gravely ill pro-Palestine activist ends hunger, thirst strike in UK prison. radiohc.cu By Anealla Safdar | Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old British pro-Palestine activist, has ended a hunger and thirst strike in prison after his health deteriorated rapidly, with fears he was at high risk of a heart attack. | Khalid, who is being held on pre-trial remand at the Wormwood Scrubs Prison in London, ended his protest on Monday, after being rushed to in intensive care as his heart rate slowed to a dangerous level. He has since returned to prison. | Doctors feared that Khalid, who suffers from limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes muscle weakness and wasting, was likely to die suddenly after he…
(2026-01-28). Russian Parliament ratifies agreement with Belarus on restructuring state loan payments. eng.belta.by The Russian Parliament has completed the ratification procedures for the agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Republic of Belarus on amending the terms of certain intergovernmental agreements in credit cooperation.
(2026-01-28). Pakistan tightens border surveillance over Nipah virus threat as India confirms two cases. tribune.com.pk 1611687109-0/image-(3)1611687109-0.png)
Pakistan has ordered strict and enhanced health surveillance at all entry points following regional alerts over the Nipah virus, a highly fatal zoonotic disease, the government said on Wednesday. | Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation because of its ability to spark fast‚Äëmoving outbreaks, its fatality rate of 40% to 75%, and the fact that there is no approved vaccine or cure. | The virus, carried by fruit bats and animals such as pigs, can trigger a deadly brain-swelling fever in humans and can also spread directly from person to person through close con…
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Meetup: House Arrest Update From Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-28). Islamabad court issues non-bailable warrants for CM Afridi over remarks against state institutions. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case linked to allegations involving state institutions. | The case relates to allegations that CM Afridi made misleading remarks against state institutions and damaged their credibility. The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency registered the case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016. | Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah presided over the hearing and noted the chief minister's absence during the proceedings. | The judge subsequently orde…
(2026-01-28). Trump Says Iran Wants To Talk As US Warships Arrive In Middle East Waters. juancole.com By ( Amid the turmoil, the Iran currency, the rial, fell to a record low against the dollar, trading at 1.5 million on January 27. | US President Donald Trump has said he…
(2026-01-28). Sabalenka and Svitolina set for Australian Open semi. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka will aim to take a huge stride towards a third Australian Open title in four years when the Belarusian top seed clashes with Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Thursday in a semi-final simmering with geopolitical tension. | Both players will navigate the political sensitivities that have cast a shadow over their meetings on the tour since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, for which Belarus has been a staging ground, and there will be no customary handshakes at the net. | The war has shaped the atmosphere when Ukrainian players go up against their Russian and Belarusian rivals on the tour, with Sv…
(2026-01-28). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-28). Minnesota Murders Shoot a Hole in the Overton Window. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-28). How to turn Africa's young demographic potential into a collective power. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-28). Selected Articles: Are We Witnessing America's Slow Unraveling? Trump Seeks "The Weaponization of Federal Institutions" globalresearch.ca 
By The latest chaos in the world's most aggressive country suggests that divisions betwee…
(2026-01-28). Polish President Nawrocki Strongly Alluded to the Significant Non-Military Threat that Germany Poses to Poland. globalresearch.ca Instead of another invasion, the current German threat to Poland is the hybrid warfare that's actively waged against it through the German-led EU, the goal of which is to deracinate Poles and erode their country's sovereignty in order to facilitate …
(2026-01-28). Trump's Nuclear Weapons Tests Threaten Breach with Europe. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-28). Agenda for upcoming Belarus-Russia Union State Council of Ministers meeting discussed in Minsk. eng.belta.by Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin and State Secretary of the Union State of Belarus and Russia Sergey Glazyev held a meeting to discuss the agenda for the upcoming Union State Council of Ministers meeting in Moscow.
(2026-01-28). Oppose US Grab, Expose Denmark's Injustices and Demand Inuit-led, UN-administered Ecologically Protective Future of Greenland. globalresearch.ca The USA's intentions of annexing Greenland are rightly being opposed widely by many people. This opposition should continue. The base of this opposition is that any such annexation would be completely illegal, and would set a very dangerous precedent. However, …
(2026-01-28). Fed Holds Steady: Rates Remain Unchanged Amid Inflation Concerns. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates steady as it navigates persistent inflation and stable economic growth. The latest policy statement provides little guidance on when borrowing costs might decrease again, emphasizing the reliance on incoming economic data.
(2026-01-28). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-28). "This Is Not America" Is the Most Dangerous Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves. truthout.org Americans are once again searching for historical analogies to explain what is unfolding around us. As authoritarianism accelerates — as government-sanctioned violence becomes more overt in immigration enforcement, in policing, in the open deployment of federal force against civilians, and in the steady erosion of civil rights — people are scrambling for reference points. |
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). From ghetto to 'Forest Jerusalem' sanctuary: Novogrudok museum guards memory of ghetto escape. eng.belta.by The Museum of Jewish Resistance in Novogrudok opened its doors in 2007. Its establishment is linked to a wealthy man from England, Jack Kagan.
(2026-01-28). Pakistan pursuing comprehensive strategy to eliminate polio: PM Shehbaz. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government was pursuing a comprehensive strategy, backed by an effective team, to eradicate polio from the country at the earliest. | He made the remarks during a meeting with Dr Chris Elias, president for global development at the Gates Foundation, who called on him at the Prime Minister's House along with a delegation. | "Pakistan would continue its efforts, with the support of trusted partners such as the Gates Foundation, until the disease is completely eradicated from the country," the prime minister said. | Ÿàÿ≤€åÿ&pl…
(2026-01-28). The 'Rules Based Order' Has Always Been a Farce. counterpunch.org 
Let's be clear about this thing called "international law." There are laws and treaties and agreements on the books which are designed to hold power to account. The contradiction lies within its application. In this supposed "rules based order" that we have been told is now in tatters, the powerful have always manipulated the terms
(2026-01-28). PSX closes flat amid lack of positive cues. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 index ending the session almost unchanged as investors stayed cautious due to a lack of positive cues. | The benchmark index moved within a narrow range, hitting an intra-day high of 189,183.88 and a low of 188,179.51. By the close, the index recorded a thin gain of 177.53 points, or 0.09% and stayed flat at 188,380.39 points. | KTrade Securities noted trading remained largely range-bound as investors adopted a cautious stance, resulting in selective participation across the market. | Activity stayed subdued, with volumes…
(2026-01-28). Release Youth Community Leader Chantal Anicoche from the Custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. counterpunch.org 
On January 1, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted aerial bombing and strafing of the indigenous Mangyan-Iraya community in Occidental Mindoro. During the attacks, three Mangyan children and two youth researchers—one of whom was Kabataan Partylist Leader Jerlyn Rose Doydora—were killed, while 188 families were forcibly displaced from the area. At the same
(2026-01-28). Oakland Says to Fascist Trump and His Goons. indybay.org Action at Fruitvale BART demands Trump's Nazi Terrorists get out of Oakland…
(2026-01-28). Belarus seeks to enter Qatari meat market. eng.belta.by Belarusian Agriculture and Food Minister Yuri Gorlov held talks with Chargé d'Affaires of Qatar to Belarus Hamoud Saleh Al-Saadi to discuss the expanding of cooperation in agriculture and food production.
(2026-01-28). 'I meant what I said,' says Carney. tribune.com.pk 
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday denied a claim that he walked back his speech at the World Economic Forum denouncing US global leadership in a subsequent call with President Donald Trump. | Carney's speech last week in Davos, which captured global attention, said the rules-based international order led by the United States for decades was enduring a "rupture" and urged middle powers to break their reliance on US economic influence, which Washington was partly using as "coercion". | The speech angered Trump, who told Carney to watch his words as "Canada lives because of the United States". | Spea…
(2026-01-28). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-01-28). Thursday 2/5: Eyes on ICE: How to Safely Document and Record Training. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere…
(2026-01-28). Dry, cold conditions to persist in Karachi until Jan 30. tribune.com.pk 
Cold weather is expected to continue in Karachi until January 30, Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Wednesday. | In an early warning forecast, the department said conditions would remain dry during this period, with cold nights. | Minimum temperatures are likely to range between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius, it said. | The department added that the city could continue to experience the effects of north-easterly winds originating from Balochistan. | Separately, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very cold in hilly areas during the next twelve hours, Radio Pakistan…
(2026-01-28). Trump says homeland security chief won't step down. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem would remain in her job, despite a backlash over a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. | "No," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if Noem would step down after 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti was killed while protesting against immigration raids. "I think she's doing a very good job," added Trump, in his first on-camera comments since the shooting on Saturday. | The New York Times reported that Trump held an almost two-hour meeting on Monday evening with Noem, who has favoured aggressiv…
(2026-01-28). Stand With MN! ICE OUT! January 30, 2026, Milwaukee: No Work. No School. No Shopping. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-28). Court orders arrest of ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed's brother after cancelling bail. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-28). Zionist former Labour MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual offence. thecanary.co 
This article contains discussion of sexual assault and paedophilia. Israel-supporting Conor McGinn has become the latest Labour Zionist to be accused or convicted of sex crimes. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced that McGinn. 41, has been: charged with one count of sexual assault in connection to an allegation of sexual assault made by […] | By
(2026-01-28). Ukraine losing war with Russia — Italian Deputy Prime Minister. infobrics.org There is growing opposition to the Ukrainian leader among European politicians.
(2026-01-28). From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: 'Copaganda' Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime Policing. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By As calls grow to defund and abolish ICE, author Alec Karakatsanis warns that activists should take care to not fall for "copaganda," which "takes ordinary people who are outraged over what's happening a…
(2026-01-28). Pakistanis' exodus termed boon for economy. tribune.com.pk 
The Finance Ministry said on Tuesday that over 762,000 Pakistanis left the country in last one year, becoming part of the pool that is helping the nation to economically stay afloat, amid steep reduction in foreign direct investment and exports. | In calendar year 2025, the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment registered 762,499 workers who left Pakistan, according to the monthly outlook report by the Ministry of Finance. There was an increase of over 5% or nearly 37,000 more souls who left the motherland in search of better job opportunities. | The Finance Ministry said that in December 2025 alone the B…
(2026-01-28). Government-Business Partnership enters Phase Three. sanews.gov.za Government-Business Partnership enters Phase Three | Government and business have committed to placing inclusive growth, job creation and confidence at the centre of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership. | President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday met with Ministers and senior business leaders to formally commence the next phase of the Partnership's 2026 programme of work, with economic growth identified as the central focus. | The meeting reviewed progress achieved during Phase Two of the Partnership, during which key gains were made in stabilising the energy and logistics systems. These advances, alon…
(2026-01-28). Call for comprehensive framework to mitigate climate induced disasters. sanews.gov.za Call for comprehensive framework to mitigate climate induced disasters | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called for the urgent development of a comprehensive national framework to mitigate climate-induced disasters across South Africa. | Simelane made the call during an oversight visit to flood-affected areas in the Ehlanzeni District, in Mpumalanga. | The Minister had conducted site inspections to assess the work undertaken by the Department of Human Settlements' Emergency Housing Unit, in collaboration with provincial and municipal authorities, to provide relief to households and communities affe…
(2026-01-28). Matt Goodwin left embarrassed (again) after pointing out Green Party spelling mistake. thecanary.co 
After Matt Goodwin pointed out the Green Party's incorrect spelling of Gorton and Denton, social media users were quick to point out that he had also previously spelt it wrong. This you ? pic.twitter.com/TXBsROEcB1 — salforddave (@saIforddave) January 27, 2026 At the same time, more embarrassing details have emerged about Goodwin — Reform's latest candidate. […] | By
(2026-01-28). The Real Reason Your Arteries, Kidneys, and Bones Age Too Fast. globalresearch.ca Modern diets hide excessive phosphate additives in ultraprocessed foods, which are absorbed rapidly and efficiently, disrupting natural mineral balance…
(2026-01-28). US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sprayed with foul-smelling liquid. geo.tv 
(2026-01-28). King Charles: A Lifelong Green Advocate at Windsor's Silver Screen. devdiscourse.com In a historic first, King Charles hosted a film premiere at Windsor Castle, showcasing a documentary that highlights his environmental advocacy. The film, titled 'Finding Harmony: A King's Vision,' offers a personal glimpse into the monarch's lifetime dedication to environmental causes.
(2026-01-28). Wednesday 1/28: Drop Diller: Tell UCSC to Stop Taking Zionist Blood Money! indybay.org 5 PM: Base of Campus, UC Santa Cruz, | 5: 30 PM: March to Hay Barn…
(2026-01-28). Breakthroughs in Belarus-Russia Union State information security announced. eng.belta.by Breakthrough solutions in the field of information security are being implemented within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, Aleksandr Neverovsky, Deputy State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, said at the 28th National Forum on Information Security InfoForum 2026 in Moscow.
(2026-01-28). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-28). Africa's Health Crisis Isn't a Mystery. counterpunch.org 
For years, the world has treated Africa's health emergencies as episodic tragedies rather than the predictable outcomes of chronic neglect. Pledges of aid are made, high-profile visits are staged, and yet the continent's most basic health needs remain unmet. What Africa requires is not another round of promises but a sustained, strategic commitment to strengthening
(2026-01-28). The United States of Consumption. counterpunch.org 
I learned one of my most valuable lessons about U.S. power in my first year as a Brown University doctoral student. It was in anthropology professor Catherine Lutz's seminar on empire and social movements. I'd sum up what I remember something like this: Americans consume one hell of a lot — cars, clothes, food, toys, expensive
(2026-01-28). Man sprays US lawmaker Ilhan Omar with foul liquid after ICE condemnation. tribune.com.pk 1723611379-0/BeFunky-collage]____-(79)1723611379-0.jpg)
Police arrested a man who sprayed Democratic US Representative Ilhan Omar with a foul-smelling liquid in Minneapolis on Tuesday as she condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in Minnesota. | Omar, the frequent target of political insults from President Donald Trump, was uninjured. A security guard immediately grabbed the man and took him to the ground, according to a Reuters witness and video of the town hall event. | Police said they arrested the man for third-degree assault. | In her remarks, Omar was criticising ICE and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noe…
(2026-01-28). Lee Anderson mocked for campaigning in the 'wrong constituency'. thecanary.co 
Lee Anderson. Love him or hate him, you know that the guy is thick as mince, and this latest fiasco has only added to the impression: Lee, oh 30p Lee, Lee Anderson by-election campaigning in the wrong constituency üòÜt.co/VV4aRPs2nj — Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) January 27, 2026 Wrong place, wrong time, wrong guy Here's what Angela […] | By
(2026-01-28). Maharashtra Class 10 (SSC) 2026 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th SSC) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-28). ICE Trained by Israel with Funding by the FBI, Homeland Security and DoD. globalresearch.ca "To what extent can you pursue criminals in your own country?," Tucker Carlson speaking about ICE in Minneapolis. I remember when 'strategy' within military and police operations were implemented to capture criminals, including illegal immigrants. Strategy entails using the fewest …
(2026-01-28). Landslide death toll rises to 34 in Indonesia's West Java. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Rescue operations in Indonesia's West Java province were slowed on Wednesday by persistent heavy rain as the death toll from a devastating landslide climbed to 34, with 32 people still missing, authorities said.The landslide struck early Saturday in Pasir Langu village, a hilly area in the Cisarua district of Bandung Barat regency, about 100 kilometers southeast of Jakarta. Triggered by intense rainfall that began a day earlier, the collapse buried homes and swept residents downhill, compounding risks in a region already vulnerable during the monsoon season.Among the victims were 23 Indonesian Navy mari…
(2026-01-28). Bay Area Mobilizes in Response to Another Trump Murder. indybay.org In hours, over a thousand take to SF Embarcadero to protest another ICE murder…
(2026-01-28). Britain's return to piracy to stop Russian ships – desperate attempt to demonstrate power. infobrics.org Russian fleet can reliably and easily escort tankers to deter British pirate raids.
(2026-01-28). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Judge, Jury, Executioner: When the Government Decides Who Lives or Dies. globalresearch.ca What does it say about a political movement that demands absolute reverence for life in the womb yet shrugs when the government kills, cages, or brutalizes the living?
(2026-01-28). Deal for total secrecy. What's happening in the Ukraine peace talks? eng.belta.by The military commentator noted that Ukraine has shown blatant disregard for agreements on various matters.
(2026-01-28). Al Gore Wants to Pay Farmers to Grow Less Food to Fight Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com "If a billion people stop eating meat, I tell you, it has a big impact. Not only does it have a big impact on the current food system, but it will also inspire innovation of food systems," Jim Hagemann Snabe, chairman of the Germany-based conglomerate Siemens AG, said during a panel called "Mobilizing for Climate."
(2026-01-28). Lukashevich receives copies of credentials from Palestinian ambassador. eng.belta.by Belarus' First Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lukashevich received copies of the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Palestine to Belarus Kamal Al-Shakhra on 28 January.
(2026-01-28). More than 50,000 march in Minneapolis, demand 'ICE out!'. workers.org 
This guest article by the staff of FightBack News covers the day of action at the epicenter of the struggle against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement stormtroopers. It was written before the murder of nurse Alex Pretti. Minneapolis, Jan. 23, 2026. Minneapolis, Minnesota — On Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 . . . |
(2026-01-28). Russia Announces Scholarships for Indian Students Without Requiring Entrance Examinations. infobrics.org Scholarship covers bachelors to advanced training with no entrance exams, selection based on academic records and portfolio…
(2026-01-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Trump destroyed offshore wind. The Northeast can't live without it. grist.org 
(2026-01-28). An ousted energy regulator reflects on Georgia's new power politics. grist.org The Georgia Public Service Commission got a shock in November: After nearly two decades as an all-Republican body, two incumbent commissioners lost their seats. Georgia voters, frustrated by rising power bills, elected two Democrats with about 60 percent of the vote. | One of the ousted commissioners, Republican Tim Echols, was first elected to the PSC in 2010. In the world of energy regulation, Echols was a singular figure. Prior to joining the commission, he hosted a radio show called Energy Matters and conducted what he calls a "clean energy roadshow," in which he showcased alternative-fuel vehicles and hel…
(2026-01-28). Rising Tensions: Trump and Iran at the Negotiation Crossroads. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump called on Iran to negotiate a nuclear agreement Wednesday, warning the country's leaders that failure to do so could lead to dire consequences. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stressing that time was running out for Tehran to 'Come to the Table' for discussions.
(2026-01-28). US flexes military muscle as Iran pushes back. tribune.com.pk 
The US has announced a major multi-day military exercise in the Middle East, sharply escalating tensions with Iran as Washington and Tehran confront each other after widespread anti-government protests that have rocked Iran since late December. | The exercise, confirmed on Tuesday by the US Air Force component of Central Command, comes a day after the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in the region, significantly boosting American military presence and signalling Washington's readiness to project air and naval power if required. | In a statement, US Central Command said the drills would "demonst…
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Netanyahu sets conditions for Saudi normalization, warns of dual regional 'axes'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any potential normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia would depend on Riyadh refraining from supporting actors that attack Israel or deny its legitimacy, underscoring Israel's security-first approach to regional diplomacy. | Speaking at the Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Netanyahu said Israel is closely monitoring discussions around Saudi-Israeli normalization but stressed that peace cannot come at the expense of Israeli security. "Anyone who wants to normalize with us must not join or support entities t…
(2026-01-28). Efforts to Kill Gas Industry Disguised as Environmental Protection. wattsupwiththat.com Newly proposed regulations on Pennsylvania natural gas purport to protect the environment. However, the restrictions, if passed, would shut down an industry that has moderated electricity rates and reduced the cost of gas, saving consumers billions.
(2026-01-28). Winter storm kills dozens as cold lingers in central and eastern US. geo.tv 
(2026-01-28). US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at town hall event, act caught on cam. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unidentified substance during a town hall event she was hosting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday (local time). | A video of the incident soon circulated on social media, showing a man approaching Omar while she was speaking at the podium before spraying a narrow stream of liquid at her from close range. Most of the substance appeared to land on her clothing, and officials confirmed that she was not harmed. | The man reportedly shouted at Omar before security personnel quickly restrained and removed him from the venue. | Omar repre…
(2026-01-28). Search for 32 missing slowed by rain after West Java landslide, toll rises to 34. tribune.com.pk 
Search operations for the 32 people still missing after a landslide in Indonesia's West Java were hampered by rain on Wednesday morning, the country's disaster mitigation agency said, as it raised the death toll to 34. | The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday, triggered by heavy rains starting a day earlier. | The village was located in a hilly area of the province about 100 km (62.14 miles) southeast of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta. | Read: Search continues for 80 missing as Indonesia landslide kills 10 | "It's raining in the landslide site this morning, but all the re…
(2026-01-28). Beyond reform: South Azerbaijan's case for political agency. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-28). Our Expanding Immigration-Control Tyranny. counterpunch.org 
One can hope that the tyranny that is settling in on America will cause a critical mass of the American people to engage in some serious soul-searching about where we are as a nation, how we got here, and what we need to do to get our nation back on the right track. It would
(2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: ICE Out of Mni Sota Makoce! No one is illegal on stolen land! indybay.org Huichin Park, 4311 Hubbard St, Emeryville…
(2026-01-28). Thousands displaced from Tirah as security fears, snowfall slow evacuation. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of families remain displaced from Tirah Valley in Khyber district as the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government oversees their relocation amid worsening security and heavy snowfall. | According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, the evacuation began on January 10. So far, 11,400 families have been registered, with more than 10,000 relocated to safer areas, including Bara and Peshawar. | On Wednesday alone, 1,719 families were registered at five centres in Bara. Each family is being provided Rs22,000 to Rs44,000 for transport, along with a monthly housing allowance of Rs50,000. | Heavy snowfall t…
(2026-01-28). Apple Workers Are Livid That Tim Cook Saw "Melania" Movie Hours After CBP Killed Pretti. theintercept.com 
(2026-01-28). Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation against US and Israel amid US military buildup. longwarjournal.org Tehran and its regional proxy groups have threatened retaliation against the United States and Israel as Washington moves additional military assets into the Middle East after the regime's lethal crackdown on protesters. Regime-affiliated outlets and proxy leaders have outlined various retaliation scenarios, including drone swarms, maritime disruption efforts, and suicide attacks.
(2026-01-28). ILWU 34 Members Commemorate Renee Good with Her Name on a Ship. indybay.org ILWU Local 34 have commemorated the life of Renee Good by arranging to spell her name on the ship they were loading in Oakland. The ship then went to Tacoma where other working people took notice.
(2026-01-28). From the torch to the university steps: A path and a legacy. radiohc.cu 
Thousands of young people from the capital attended the traditional Torchlight March Tuesday night in honor of the convergence of thought and work between National Hero José Martí and Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, in the year of their centennial and 73 years since this historic event was first held. | In the presence of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, as well as members of the Political Bureau of the Party, representatives of the Government, and representatives of social, mass, and student organizations, part…
(2026-01-28). Canada Condemns USA, Declaring 'New World Order' In China. popularresistance.org Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has garnered a lot of attention for a speech he delivered at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, in which he condemned Donald Trump's threats and announced that Canada will "fundamentally shift our strategic posture" and "diversify" away from the United States. | These remarks came just a few days after Carney took a high-profile trip to China, to try to mend relations. He was the first Canadian leader to visit since 2017. | At a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Carney said foreign relations must shift in a "new world order".
(2026-01-28). 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, (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Noem Impeachment Articles Up to Over 140 Cosponsors in Wake of ICE Killing. scheerpost.com Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sits for an interview with CBS News in Minneapolis, Jan. 6, 2026. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Sharon Zhang / Impeachmen…
(2026-01-28). Migrants rebel in South Texas detention center. workers.org 
By CG Bartell A revolt broke out on Jan. 24 at the South Texas Family Residential Detention Center, the largest migrant detention center in the U.S., located in Dilley, Texas, about 70 miles south of San Antonio. Liam Conejo Ramos being detained by ICE in Minneapolis on Jan. 23. Guards . . . |
(2026-01-28). Do Renewables Make for Cheaper Electricity? wattsupwiththat.com Do they or don't they? It's the perennial argument, and I claim that it shouldn't be difficult to show that they do not. However, I have to admit that there is not a readily available and convincing set of data or a graph that will make the case. The problem is made difficult because there are so many factors that have some impact on electric service prices. Whatever simple analysis one tries to make on the basis of plotting one factor against price contains mostly noise.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Read the Report on Alex Pretti's Killing — and the Bizarre Q&A CBP Gave Congress First. theintercept.com 
When Congress pressed CBP for a report on Pretti's killing, it offered answers to a list of questions. CBP also supplied the questions itself.
(2026-01-28). The Iranian Protests Explained. fpif.org In this interview, international relations scholar Daniel Falcone:
(2026-01-28). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.
(2026-01-28). Texas orders immediate halt to new H-1B petitions at state agencies, public universities. geo.tv 
US flag, mock passport, 100 dollar banknote and H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken September 26, 2025. — ReutersTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday issued an extraordinary executive directive with far-reaching implications, ordering an immediate halt…
(2026-01-28). Finance, Not Trade, Runs the Global Economy. counterpunch.org 
For much of the last half-century, the study of global exchange rates has been treated as a branch of physics. In the hallowed halls of neoclassical economics, there is a belief in a "natural" state of things, an equilibrium where trade balances and productivity levels act as gravity, pulling currencies back toward their fundamental value.
(2026-01-28). Can cities make landlords care about energy efficiency? grist.org With the federal government retreating from climate action, cities and states have increasingly stepped in to ease emissions and address the crisis. But new research finds that those efforts often fail to reach renters — one of the largest and most vulnerable segments of the housing market — leaving a persistent gap in local climate policy. | Roughly one-third of U.S. households rent, according to
(2026-01-28). The ultimate 2026 guide to choosing removalists in Melbourne. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-28). US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance in town hall attack. scmp.com A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground on Tuesday during a town hall she was hosting. | The incident occurred in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
(2026-01-28). CIS Executive Committee, World Peoples Assembly sign memorandum of cooperation. eng.belta.by The document was signed by CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev and World Peoples Assembly Secretary General Andrey Belyaninov.
(2026-01-28). Monday 1/26: Call to Action: ICE Out Nonviolent Action Training. indybay.org Register here: act.womensmarch.com/signup/mvmtstrong_Ja……
(2026-01-28). China's slowing overseas investment reflects caution, not retreat. scmp.com China's latest outbound investment numbers look underwhelming at first glance. At the commerce ministry's recently concluded national conference on outbound investment and foreign aid, officials revealed that outward direct investment grew by just 1.3 per cent in 2025, a sharp slowdown from the double-digit pace seen in 2024 and 2023. On paper, it appeared to confirm a cooling of China's overseas expansion. | That conclusion misses what is actually changing. The more important story is not the…
(2026-01-28). Global Research Fundraiser — Start the Year Informed. globalresearch.ca Dear readers, | For independent media like Global Research, January sets the tone for the year ahead — determining what projects we can take on and whether we can continue the work we already do. | Our independence is only sustainable because …
(2026-01-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a líder del PCV por su reelección. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó, en conversación telefónica, a To Lam por su reelección como líder del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV). | El mandatario cubano destacó hoy en la red social X que durante el diálogo con el Secretario General del PCV le deseó éxitos en el desempeño de su cargo y agradeció su apoyo al fortalecimiento de los vínculos interpartidistas. | Ratificó la voluntad de continuar profundizando dichos nexos, mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de experiencias sobre los procesos de construc…
(2026-01-28). Mandataria mexicana reafirma soberanía en el envío de petróleo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum ratificó este martes que el envío de petróleo a Cuba es una decisión soberana del Estado mexicano. | La mandataria señaló que la determinación sobre los tiempos y las formas de estos suministros corresponde a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), con base en contratos establecidos, o a decisiones de carácter humanitario del Gobierno bajo determinadas circunstancias. | Sheinbaum respondió a las consultas sobre un reporte de la agencia Bloomberg que indicaba la cancelación de un embarque previsto para mediados de enero en el buque Swift Galaxy. | Al respecto, indicó que, en todo caso, se info…
(2026-01-28). Nicaragua: The Challenge Of A People As President. popularresistance.org For anyone who has witnessed Nicaragua's development since the destruction and losses caused by the US terrorist war of the 1980s, the country has unquestionably become a dynamic modern society with strong social cohesion and a robust, competitive economy. Nicaragua is now entering the twentieth year of what people here call the second phase of the Sandinista Revolution. The country's successful transformation is an outcome of the commitment of the Sandinista Front for National Liberation (FSLN), under the leadership of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.
(2026-01-28). Trump insiste en su retórica contra Cuba: "está al borde del fracaso" radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos insistió este martes en su retórica contra Cuba y afirmó que "Cuba fracasará muy pronto. Es un país que está realmente al borde del fracaso". | Señaló que la nación caribeña recibía dinero y petróleo venezolano, "pero ya no lo reciben". | Estas declaraciones fueron ofrecidas a periodistas en Des Moines, estado de Iowa, adonde llegó en un viaje de trabajo. | En las últimas semanas, el Gobierno estadounidense ha incrementado las presiones económicas sobre La Habana, incluyendo la posibilidad de un bloqueo total a las importaciones de petróleo del país. | Con anterioridad, el presiden…
(2026-01-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a líder del PCV por su reelección. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó, en conversación telefónica, a To Lam por su reelección como líder del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV). | El mandatario cubano destacó hoy en la red social X que durante el diálogo con el Secretario General del PCV le deseó éxitos en el desempeño de su cargo y agradeció su apoyo al fortalecimiento de los vínculos interpartidistas. | Ratificó la voluntad de continuar profundizando dichos nexos, mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de experiencias sobre los procesos de construc…
(2026-01-28). Saudi won't let its airspace or land be used for a strike on Iran, crown prince says. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for military actions against Tehran, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. | In a phone call with Pezeshkian, the crown prince affirmed his country's support for any "efforts that would resolve differences through dialogue" to bolster security and stability in the region. | Earlier, Iranian media reported that Pezeshkian told bin Salman that Tehran welcomes any process, within the framework of international law, that prevents war. | The statement by the Saudi de f…
(2026-01-28). Por qué hay que abolir el ICE y la policía. workers.org 
Moorehead escribió este artículo antes del paro laboral del 23 de enero y antes del asesinato de Alex Pretti el 23 de enero. Traducido por tlaxcala-int.blogspot.com y revisado por Mundo Obrero. Estudiantes de secundaria participan en una manifestación contra el ICE en el Capitolio del estado de Minnesota en St. . . . |
(2026-01-28). Por qué hay que abolir el ICE y la policía. workers.org Moorehead escribió este artículo antes del paro laboral del 23 de enero y antes del asesinato de Alex Pretti el 23 de enero. Traducido por tlaxcala-int.blogspot.com y revisado por Mundo Obrero. Estudiantes de secundaria participan en una manifestación contra el ICE en el Capitolio del estado de Minnesota en St. . . . |
(2026-01-28). Hadjar crashes new car in Barcelona pre-season testing. tribune.com.pk 
Red Bull were forced to reconsider their pre-season testing schedule at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya after new recruit Isack Hadjar crashed in wet conditions on Tuesday. | The 21-year-old Frenchman, promoted from Racing Bulls, lost control at the final corner in the afternoon and spun backwards into the barriers during a session being held behind closed doors. | Team principal Laurent Mekies said the team were assessing the damage before deciding their plans for the rest of the week. | Red Bull, now making their own engine, have used two of their three days and could delay running again until Friday if nec…
(2026-01-28). China expresa oposición ante posible bloqueo petrolero de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de China subrayó este martes su profunda preocupación y oposición a las acciones de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, incluido un posible bloqueo al suministro de petróleo. | El portavoz de la Cancillería Guo Jiakun instó a Washington a ´que deje de privar al pueblo cubano de su derecho a la supervivencia y al desarrollo, a que deje de socavar la paz y la estabilidad regionales, a que ponga fin a las violaciones del derecho internacional y a que levante inmediatamente el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba ª. | Afirmó que China seguirá prestando apoyo y asistencia a la nación caribeña y su confi…
(2026-01-28). Western Countries Accuse Russia of Using Chemical Weapons. globalresearch.ca Apparently, the Kiev regime has decided to accuse the Russian Federation of using the same tactics on the battlefield as those used by Ukrainian neo-Nazi troops. Unfounded allegations have been spread in recent days, accusing Russian forces of using illegal …
(2026-01-28). China expresa oposición ante posible bloqueo petrolero de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de China subrayó este martes su profunda preocupación y oposición a las acciones de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, incluido un posible bloqueo al suministro de petróleo. | El portavoz de la Cancillería Guo Jiakun instó a Washington a ´que deje de privar al pueblo cubano de su derecho a la supervivencia y al desarrollo, a que deje de socavar la paz y la estabilidad regionales, a que ponga fin a las violaciones del derecho internacional y a que levante inmediatamente el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba ª. | Afirmó que China seguirá prestando apoyo y asistencia a la nación caribeña y su confi…
(2026-01-28). Key leader of India's Maharashtra among five dead in air charter crash. tribune.com.pk 
The deputy chief minister of India's wealthiest state of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, was killed on Wednesday, along with four people on board his charter aircraft that went down in flames, the aviation regulator said. | Pawar, who hailed from a top political family, was en route to his home region to canvass in local body elections, the media said. | Two of his staff and two crew were also aboard the aircraft, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. | "No person on board has survived," it added in an initial statement. | Pawar backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party in the state gover…
(2026-01-28). LIVE: Gaza 'desperate' as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN says. aljazeera.com Palestinians 'desperate' for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN.
(2026-01-28). How Israeli destruction of Gaza fertility clinics erased parenthood dreams. aljazeera.com Israel's destruction of fertility clinics in its war on Gaza left thousands of Palestinians mourning unborn children.
(2026-01-28). UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel's war on Gaza. aljazeera.com Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.
(2026-01-28). Is Trump's 'Board of Peace' an effort to curtail Europe's middle powers? aljazeera.com Most European countries have declined or demurred on their invitations to the US president's initiative to rebuild Gaza.
(2026-01-28). Israel's phase one Gaza ceasefire violations. aljazeera.com As the US moves to launch phase two of the Gaza ceasefire, a closer look at how Israel has fallen short on phase one.
(2026-01-28). Rubio testifies before US Senate on abduction of Venezuela's Maduro. aljazeera.com Top US diplomat gives scant mention of international law as he touts 'strategic' significance of abducting Maduro.
(2026-01-28). Venezuela and Mexico: How Trump is trying to choke Cuba's oil supplies. aljazeera.com Cuba's economy is on the verge of collapse as two of the country's top oil supplies dry up amid US pressure.
(2026-01-28). Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash? aljazeera.com Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state.
(2026-01-28). Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting. aljazeera.com Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.
(2026-01-28). Hungary charges Budapest mayor for allowing banned pride march. aljazeera.com Prosecutors seek fine against Mayor Gergely Karacsony 'without a trial'.
(2026-01-28). Plane crash kills prominent Indian politician Ajit Pawar. aljazeera.com The plane carrying the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state came down in his constituency of Baramati.
(2026-01-28). Trump promises to 'de-escalate' Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting. aljazeera.com US president says he still has confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid calls for her resignation.
(2026-01-28). UPS says it will shed 30,000 jobs in major cost-cutting drive. aljazeera.com Package-delivery giant targets savings of $3bn in 2026 amid push to slash deliveries for Amazon.
(2026-01-28). Video: Mozambique floods force thousands into displacement camps. aljazeera.com Flooding in southern Mozambique has forced thousands of families to flee to informal displacement camps.
(2026-01-28). LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid — UEFA Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow our live updates, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league-phase finale.
(2026-01-28). What we know about plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar. aljazeera.com Authorities in India say they're investigating the cause of a plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar…
(2026-01-28). Pegula sets up Australian Open semi against Rybakina as Swiatek crashes out. aljazeera.com Second seed Swiatek is stunned by Rybakina in straight sets while Pegula makes short work of her compatriot Anisimova.
(2026-01-28). US president talks up economy amid outrage over Minnesota killings. aljazeera.com Trump attempts to shift focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outcry over two fatal shootings by federal agents.
(2026-01-28). As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000. aljazeera.com Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.
(2026-01-28). South Korea's former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case. aljazeera.com Kim Keon Hee's husband, Yoon Suk Yeol, could be facing the death penalty over his declaration of martial law in 2024.
(2026-01-28). India curbs 'grocery under 10 minutes'. But riders must still fatally race. aljazeera.com India tells platforms to curb 10-minute deliveries amid concerns for workers' safety but there's no incentive to comply.
(2026-01-28). Tyson Fury announces comeback fight in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov. aljazeera.com After months of speculation, the ex-heavyweight boxing champion has made his comeback official and will fight April 11.
(2026-01-28). Sudan's war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes. aljazeera.com Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins.
(2026-01-28). Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid 'catastrophic risks'. aljazeera.com Atomic scientists say the public must demand quick action from leaders on nuclear and climate threats to avoid disaster.
(2026-01-28). US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with liquid at town hall meeting. aljazeera.com US Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was sprayed with an unknown substance by an assailant during a public meeting.
(2026-01-28). South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know. aljazeera.com UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.
(2026-01-28). March to honour Cuban national hero expresses solidarity against Trump. aljazeera.com At a rally to remember Jose Marti, some protesters disavowed any interference in Cuba from US President Donald Trump.
(2026-01-28). Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinal after Musetti retires injured. aljazeera.com Former champion Novak Djokovic is through to last 4 in Melbourne after frontrunner Lorenzo Musetti suffers groin injury.
(2026-01-28). ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump's obsession with Minnesota. aljazeera.com Congresswoman Omar is sprayed with an unknown liquid while meeting constituents. The motive is unknown.
(2026-01-28). How the U.S. Army Is Poisoning Hawaii Forever. worldbeyondwar.org 
: | An analysis of PFAS at Kahuku Training Area, Makua Military Reservation, and Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Area: | By Pat Elder, U.S. Army Hawai ªi has responsibility for training activities…
(2026-01-28). No Justification for ICE Purchase of Brampton-Made Armoured Vehicles, Says Anti-War Group. worldbeyondwar.org 
"There is no way anybody can look at what ICE is doing in the U.S. right now and think this is an acceptable place for Canadian weapons to be used," World BEYOND War Canada organizer Rachel Small told INsauga.com. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-28). Last giant pandas in Japan return to China. ecns.cn Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, the last remaining giant pandas on loan to Japan, returned to China early Wednesday, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda said, marking the suspension of the country's long-running panda conservation exchange with Japan.
(2026-01-28). Nanshan becomes first district outside Beijing and Shanghai to hit GDP of 1T yuan. ecns.cn Nanshan in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, became the first district in a city not directly under the central government to achieve a GDP exceeding one trillion yuan ($143.7 billion) in 2025, according to the district's chief Li Xiaoning on Tuesday.
(2026-01-28). Over 7.3 million people recorded as registered organ donation volunteers in China. ecns.cn As of Dec 31, 2025, China has recorded over 63,000 organ donation cases nationwide, involving more than 197,000 donated organs, which have successfully saved the lives of over 190,000 recipients, according to the latest data obtained by the Global Times from the China Organ Donation Administrative Center on Monday.
(2026-01-28). Xi replies to veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation war. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday replied to veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation war.In his letter, Xi noted that in their youth, the veterans devoted themselves to the great cause of national liberation, left their homelands, and forged with China a profound friendship and comradeship in the struggle."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…
(2026-01-28). China operationalizes world's largest compressed air energy storage facility. ecns.cn China has officially operationalized the world's largest compressed air energy storage facility in Jiangsu province, marking a major technical milestone in the nation's push to stabilize its green energy grid.
(2026-01-28). Champions lead Winter Olympics quest. ecns.cn Athletes sing the national anthem on Tuesday in Beijing at the inaugural meeting of China's delegation to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.This will be the largest delegation China has ever assembled for an overseas Winter Olympics since the country debuted in the Games at Lake Placid, New York, in 1980.
(2026-01-28). China has no Nipah virus cases but is ready to prevent it: disease control bureau. ecns.cn China's disease control bureau has confirmed that no cases of Nipah virus have been detected in the country as of Tuesday but said it is ready to prevent and control the virus if it enters China.
(2026-01-28). Drug regulator tightens safety rules, prompting exit of tradtional Chinese patent medicines. ecns.cn China's drug regulator will require a large number of traditional Chinese patent medicines to withdraw from the market starting in July, as stricter safety disclosure requirements reach a key enforcement deadline, according to media reports.
(2026-01-28). Profit rebound boosts foreign industrial firms. ecns.cn Foreign industrial companies' profits on the Chinese mainland resumed growth in 2025 after three years of contraction, signaling renewed industrial sector momentum and rising foreign business confidence, official data showed on Tuesday.
(2026-01-28). British PM to make state visit to China. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make an official visit to China starting on Wednesday, marking the first such tour by a United Kingdom head of government in eight years.
(2026-01-28). Europe on its own terms: Adapting a new global reality. ecns.cn In an era defined by geopolitical recalibration, Europe stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the urgent need for strategic autonomy and reassessing its alliances. A chorus of European policymakers, thought leaders, and international observers analyzed the continent's pathway forward as it adapts to a new global reality marked by evolving external dynamics.
(2026-01-28). Chinese tourists avoid Japan amid concerns. ecns.cn Chinese tourist numbers to Japan have plummeted amid diplomatic frictions, security warnings, large-scale flight cancellations, and growing concerns over natural disasters and disease outbreaks, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-01-28). China, Finland turn consensus into action: Cooperation with depth and direction. ecns.cn Underscoring a shared emphasis on outcomes rather than rhetoric, multiple commercial cooperation agreements were signed alongside these frameworks."ÄÄ"ÄÄCooperation in ice and snow economy also featured prominently.
(2026-01-28). Yunnan leads the nation in fresh-cut flower exports for seventh year in a row. ecns.cn Southwest China's Yunnan province has retained its position as the country's leading exporter of fresh-cut flowers for a seventh consecutive year, according to official customs data.
(2026-01-28). Comicomment: The Wardrobe of Hegemony. ecns.cn The U.S. acts like a plunderer rifling through the "wardrobe of hegemony." Sanctions, long-arm jurisdiction, and so-called "Board of Peace" all serve its own geostrategic interests.
(2026-01-28). China refutes rumors of ban on Israeli tourists. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Israel on Wednesday refuted claims circulating on social media that China has "officially banned all Israeli tourists" from entering the country, calling the reports false.
(2026-01-28). China's Hainan Free Trade Port readies for record Spring Festival rush. ecns.cn China's tropical island province of Hainan is gearing up for a record-breaking Spring Festival travel rush, boosted by its new island-wide special customs operation.
(2026-01-28). China willing to deepen cooperation with Finland for higher-level mutual benefits: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with visiting Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing on Tuesday.The sound development of Europe-China relations is of great significance to both sides, he said, adding that the Finnish side is willing to play a constructive role in promoting the Europe-China relations.
(2026-01-28). Trump Says US, South Korea Will 'Work Something Out' After Tariff Threat. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States and South Korea would "work something out" following his surprise announcement that U.S. tariffs on South Korean imports could rise to 25%. The move came after Seoul failed to pass legislation enabling a $350 billion investment package previously agreed with Washington. The package also included commitments …
(2026-01-28). China Isn't Winning. America Is Just Losing. moderndiplomacy.eu A year into Donald Trump's second presidency, a familiar narrative is gaining traction: U.S. allies and trading partners are pivoting toward China as America becomes increasingly unpredictable. The evidence seems compelling at first glance: China posted a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Beijing for the first time …
(2026-01-28). Rwanda Seeks Arbitration Over Britain's Cancelled Asylum Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Rwanda has filed an arbitration case against Britain over a cancelled asylum deal that Prime Minister Keir Starmer scrapped in 2024. The agreement, signed under the previous U.K. government, aimed to relocate migrants who had arrived illegally in Britain to Rwanda, with London paying the East African nation for their resettlement. Only four individuals were …
(2026-01-28). Kallas: Europe Is No Longer Washington's Core Focus. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe is no longer the primary strategic focus of the United States, and the shift is structural rather than temporary, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday. Speaking at the European Defence Agency's annual conference, Kallas highlighted the ongoing need for Europe to recalibrate its role amid evolving U.S. priorities under President Donald …
(2026-01-28). Best Crypto Presale: HYPE and XMR Steady as Regulators Tighten Grip, DeepSnitch AI Best to Buy in January 2026 for 100x Gains. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia's securities regulator flagged crypto as a top licensing risk for 2026 this January, bundling digital assets with AI and payments in its enforcement priorities. Meanwhile, US claims to be the "crypto capital" are running into an awkward reality, where Tornado Cash and Samourai developer prosecutions continue despite the Trump administration's pro-crypto rhetoric, as Tether …
(2026-01-28). Why Remote-First Companies Are Scaling Faster Than Office-First Ones. moderndiplomacy.eu Remote-first is not a fad. It is a business model that, for many companies, rewires hiring, cost structure, product development, and even risk. Over the last five years a pattern has emerged. Teams that make remote work a first-class operating choice often move faster, hire smarter, and spend more of their money on growth than …
(2026-01-28). EU and Vietnam to Expand Cooperation on Minerals, Chips and 'Trusted' 5G. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Union and Vietnam are set to boost trade and investment in critical minerals, semiconductors, and strategic infrastructure, according to a draft joint statement seen by Reuters. The statement is expected to be adopted on Thursday during a visit by European Council President Antonio Costa to Hanoi, coinciding with Vietnam's recent reappointment of To …
(2026-01-28). A Year Into Trump Presidency, 'Pivot to China' Gains Momentum. moderndiplomacy.eu Since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025 with an "America First" agenda, U.S.-China relations have been marked by escalating trade and technology disputes. Trump's policies, including tariffs exceeding 100% on certain Chinese goods, created significant uncertainty for international markets and for China's global trading partners. Yet Beijing responded strategically, boosting exports …
(2026-01-28). Gaza aid mercenaries may run Rafah border? What could go wrong! newarab.com 
The Rafah border gate between Egypt and Gaza has long been a political pressure valve, prone to closure whenever regional tensions spike. But in the latest twist, Israel is reportedly pushing to station private American security contractors at this nominally Egyptian Palestinian crossing — a startling outsourcing of border control that speaks volumes about the new balance of power. | Under
(2026-01-28). Turkey publisher probed for 'terror funding'. newarab.com 
Prosecutors have opened a "terror funding" investigation into a Kor Kitap said its representative had been A Kor Kitap offi…
(2026-01-28). Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget. newarab.com 
The budget, as well as an accompanying economic plan, faces an uphill battle for approval as the government has become
(2026-01-28). SDF leaders in Damascus to discuss truce as Sharaa visits Moscow. newarab.com 
A delegation from A source close to DAANES told The New Arab's sis…
(2026-01-28). Netanyahu says Saudi-Qatar-Turkey bloc killing 'Abraham Accords'. newarab.com 
(2026-01-28). Jaffa cafe banned from selling items with 'Palestinian symbols'. newarab.com 
(2026-01-28). Can a revived Palestinian Joint List reshape Israeli politics. newarab.com 
Leaders of Israel's four Palestinian political parties on Thursday The document, signed on 22 January, stops short of a binding electoral pact but commits the parties to formal negotiations aimed at reassembling
(2026-01-28). Breaking taboo, Lebanese minister suggests selling gold reserves. newarab.com 
(2026-01-28). Attempted murder of girl in Yemen's Taiz spurs security concern. newarab.com 
A young girl was subjected to an attempted assassination on Tuesday in the city of Taiz, southwest Local sources told The New Arab that the girl, Asmaa Nazim al-Aqlani, a 12-year-old seventh-grader, was stabbed in the chest with a knife while leaving Saba School in the al-Ajeenat area of central Taiz, before the suspect fled the scene. | The same sources said security forces arrested the suspect hou…
(2026-01-28). Sharaa meets Putin as Russia eyes deal on military bases. newarab.com 
(2026-01-28). Israel 'to allow reconstruction' in Rafah amid UN school plan. newarab.com 
Israel has agreed to allow Palestinians to start This came even as Prime Minister Prior to the Israeli approval, US off…
(2026-01-28). Sudan gold mine collapse kills 13 miners. newarab.com 
(2026-01-28). Abbas amends Palestinian election law to bar Hamas from polls. newarab.com 
(2026-01-28). Iran unveils underwater missile tunnels, warns Hormuz 'not safe'. newarab.com 
In footage broadcast by Iranian state television, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Alireza Tangsiri, appeared inside extensive submarine missile facilities, showing rows of rockets prepared for launch. | Tangsiri said the IRGC Navy posses…
(2026-01-28). Ex-FIFA president Blatter joins boycott call of World Cup in US. newarab.com 
Former Blatter was the latest international football figure to call into question the suitability of the
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Ding dong the legacy media and its slavish war reporting is dead. responsiblestatecraft.org In a major development that must be frustrating to an establishment trying to sell their policies to an increasingly skeptical public, the rising popularity of independent media has made it impossible to create broad consensus for corporate-compliant narratives, and to casually denigrate, or even censor, those who disagree. It's been a long road.In terms of foreign policymakers being able to control the message, the first Gulf War in 1991 was a high-water mark in retrospect. At that point, Americans were getting their national news almost exclusively from corporate sources and especially the evening news, wit…
(2026-01-28). Trump's realist defense strategy with interventionist asterisks. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration has released its
(2026-01-28). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-28). Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of athletes, parents and community members will pack the stands this weekend — not just to watch basketball, but to take part in a larger conversation about mental health. | The eighth-annual
(2026-01-28). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-28). Art Gallery of Ontario rejects acquiring Nan Goldin work because of her opposition to Gaza genocide: "Palestine is a great exception that doesn't include freedom of speech" wsws.org A committee at the AGO rejected buying a work by Goldin because several members found her denunciation of the Gaza genocide "offensive" and "antisemitic."
(2026-01-28). Japanese political establishment lurches to the right as snap election called. wsws.org While the ruling LDP is now in coalition with the far-right Nippon Ishin no Kai, the opposition CDP has cast aside its progressive pretenses to merge with Komeito, the LDP's former coalition partner of 26 years.
(2026-01-28). Fiancée of USPS worker Keywan Glenn speaks out on his death in Illinois facility. wsws.org His death and the circumstances leading up to it expose both conditions of extreme workplace stress and, along with now many other tragic deaths, the systemic failure of emergency response in USPS facilities.
(2026-01-28). Los Angeles County's "accountability" drive masks decades of Democratic complicity in homelessness. wsws.org Behind promises of accountability, Democrats reorganize homelessness bureaucracy while austerity, privatization and repression deepen the crisis facing the working class.
(2026-01-28). Fiancée of USPS worker Keywan Glenn speaks out on his death in Illinois facility. wsws.org His death and the circumstances leading up to it expose both conditions of extreme workplace stress and, along with now many other tragic deaths, the systemic failure of emergency response in USPS facilities.
(2026-01-28). Quebec separatists intensify their efforts to court Trump after Canada-China trade deal. wsws.org The Parti Québécois has seized upon the trade deal as a further argument for Quebec independence, and above all to signal their allegiance to American imperialism, now led by the would-be dictator Donald Trump.
(2026-01-28). Trump-Macron messages expose bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org As Minneapolis workers mobilize and strike against ICE's extrajudicial political executions of US citizens, France Unbowed is defending Macron's left flank and his sycophantic texts to Trump.
(2026-01-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Oil workers in Peru staged a nationwide protest action against a government decree aimed at privatizing the state-owned oil company while 700 faculty at Laurentian University is in its second week, impacting some 9,000 students.
(2026-01-28). Defend the internal opposition at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd against the IG Metall union bureaucracy! Build independent Action Committees! wsws.org At the Bosch plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, IG Metall is attempting to exclude an opposition list from the upcoming works council elections. This attack on democratic rights must be answered by building independent rank-and-file committees to unite workers against job cuts and the union bureaucracy.
(2026-01-28). Gold price spiral and Japanese bond market selloff signal deepening financial turmoil. wsws.org Gold has risen by around 20 percent so far this year and all forecasts are that it has still further to go as investors as well as central banks shift out of the dollar and US assets.
(2026-01-28). Trump-Macron messages expose bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org As Minneapolis workers mobilize and strike against ICE's extrajudicial political executions of US citizens, France Unbowed is defending Macron's left flank and his sycophantic texts to Trump.
(2026-01-28). New York nurses' strike enters third week as union prepares to accept major concessions. wsws.org The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has lowered its wage demands and reached an agreement to identify "potential savings" in the healthcare plan.