english.palinfo.com (2026-01-21). Israeli army kills three Palestinian journalists in Gaza
Three Palestinian journalists working for the Egyptian Committee were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli strike in central Gaza. | | According to media sources, the journalists were martyred in the afternoon when Israeli army aircraft targeted their car near the committee's displacement camps in the city of al-Zahra in central Gaza.
venezuelanalysis.com (2026-01-21). Labeling Kidnapping a 'Capture,' Media Legitimate Violation of International Law
The ludicrous premise is that any time an arrest warrant is issued somewhere in the United States, the US has the right to do anything, anywhere in the world, in pursuit of the subject-including bombing another country, invading it, killing its citizens, and spiriting away its president and first lady.
(2026-01-21). Netanyahu joins Trump-led 'board of peace' to oversee Gaza ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that he has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to join the newly established "Board of Peace," a U.S.-led body intended to supervise the Gaza ceasefire and guide postwar reconstruction efforts.Netanyahu's decision follows initial reservations within his office over the board's executive makeup, which includes representatives from regional rivals such as Turkey and Qatar.His participation nonetheless signals a clear alignment with Trump's diplomatic initiative and places Israel at the center of a broader framework aimed…
npr.org (2026-01-21). Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed by the DOJThe Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to multiple government officials in Minnesota, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, expanding the agency's probe alleging that Minnesota officials conspired to impede law enforcement amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
(2026-01-21). China receives U.S. invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM. ecns.cn China has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-01-21). Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire's second phase. aljazeera.com Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.
(2026-01-21). Forced evacuations in South Gaza as Israeli military expands control over land. radiohc.cu Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in southern Gaza to evacuate their homes as the regime's military expands the area under its control — in a clear and flagrant violation of the so-called "peace deal" brokered by the wheeler-dealer himself: U.S. President Donald Trump. | Residents of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis, said Israeli forces dropped leaflets warning families in tent encampments in the al-Reqeb neighborhood to leave immediately. | "Urgent message. The area is under Israeli military control. You must evacuate immediately," read the notice. | Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of…
(2026-01-21). Gaza vanishing: Trump's Board of Peace. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's billion-dollar Gaza peace board promises renewal but reeks of vanity, chaos and sidelined institutions. Who really governs when ego replaces diplomacy?
(2026-01-21). Three journalists among 11 killed by Israeli attacks on Gaza. newarab.com 
Three "The bodies of the three journalists killed in an Israeli air strike in the Al-Zahra area southwest of Gaza City were transported to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah," Gaza's civil defence said. | The journalists were identified as Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Shaat a…
(2026-01-21). In Gaza, We're Struggling to Reintroduce Foods to Bodies Adjusted to Starvation. truthout.org Death in Gaza isn't limited only to drones, gunfire, artillery shelling, infectious diseases, or the grinding famine. It can come, too, from the very act of eating, after a prolonged period of starvation. Malnutrition has already claimed hundreds of lives, yet in Gaza, even food can kill. Since October's ceasefire, which meant Israel would allow some — but not nearly enough — aid trucks to… |
(2026-01-21). Israel's wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza 'board of peace'. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's participation, despite an ICC warrant, will add to concerns over the objectivity of the board.
(2026-01-21). Radlibs in the Big Prison: On Workshops4Gaza. indybay.org Social media platforms are not safe spaces where you can assume others are telling the truth, any more than offline spaces are. There should be further & deeper consideration of how the centuries-old cultures dominating the human world at present continue to reproduce themselves among their professed critics & opponents.
(2026-01-21). Netanyahu Joins Trump's "Board of Peace" as Gaza Babies Freeze to Death. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that he is accepting an invitation from President Donald Trump to join the U.S.-led "Board of Peace" — the colonial body set to have control over and supposedly enforce "peace" in Gaza as Israel bombs Palestinians and freezes babies to death in its ongoing genocide. The prime minister's office announced his acceptance in a post… |
(2026-01-21). Jeremy Rose: Mexico the revolution isn't being televised. asiapacificreport.nz Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's support for resettling Palestinian children orphaned by Israel's genocide in Gaza barely rates a mention, reports Towards Democracy. COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose At the beginning of last month, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stood in front of an estimated 600,000 supporters in Zócalo Square and reflected on the achievements of her first…
(2026-01-21). Netanyahu defies publicly on camera after Trump builds Gaza plan around Erdogan & Qatar, ignores Israel. hindustantimes.com Cracks are emerging in the once-close Trump—Netanyahu relationship as Washington moves ahead with a Gaza advisory board that sidelines Israel's objections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly acknowledged a dispute with President Donald Trump, rejecting any role for Turkish or Qatari troops in Gaza, even as Israel's opposition accuses him of losing influence in Washington. The standoff highlights growing friction over post-war Gaza governance and the next phase of Trump's peace plan.
(2026-01-21). Arab rights group urges UK to sanction Netanyahu over "incitement to genocide" in Gaza. radiohc.cu An Arab human rights group has called on the United Kingdom to impose targeted sanctions on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over "incitement to violence and genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. | The request was submitted on Tuesday to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) by British law firm Deighton Pierce Glynn on behalf of the Arab Organization for Human Rights UK (AOHR UK), calling for financial and travel restrictions against Netanyahu. | The submission cites Netanyahu's statements rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state and employing "rel…
(2026-01-21). Davos 2026 speech: Qatar PM's veiled warning for Khamenei, Trump & Netanyahu amid US carrier surge. hindustantimes.com Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has underlined the fragile nature of the Gaza ceasefire, warning that the deal remains incomplete despite being a major breakthrough. Speaking in an interview, Al Thani said the first phase of the agreement does not mean the process is finished, stressing that Israeli forces still control more than half of the agreed withdrawal zones, fuelling daily violence and tension on the ground. He also welcomed Qatar's inclusion in the newly proposed "Board of Peace," saying Doha is committed to playing a stabilising role alongside internat…
(2026-01-21). Palestine solidarity marches on — Seattle. workers.org 
Seattle A demonstration called by Palestinian organizations and allies on Jan. 17 confronted the U.S. empire with outrage and the truth. At the opening rally speakers exposed the ceasefire as a fraud, as the U.S. / Israeli regime has murdered over 460 Gazans since the ceasefire in October and continues . . . |
(2026-01-21). Erdogan, Trump discuss Syria ceasefire and Gaza in phone call. tribune.com.pk 
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza in a call with US President Donald Trump, his office said on Wednesday, as Syria's Turkey-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes. | Syria's government this week seized swathes of territory in the northeast and gave the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces four days to agree on integrating into the central state. | The SDF's main ally, the United States, said in a statement that the partnership with the group had changed in nature after Syria's new government emerged and urged the group…
(2026-01-21). Italy Refuses to Join Trump's "Board of Peace" Initiative. moderndiplomacy.eu Italy has declined participation in U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "Board of Peace", a global initiative designed to address conflicts such as Gaza before expanding to other crises. Reports from Corriere della Sera suggest that the Italian government is concerned the board, chaired for life by Trump, would violate the Italian Constitution, which allows Italy …
(2026-01-21). Australia: Bipartisan deal exploits Bondi shootings to impose expanded "hate crime" laws. wsws.org The Labor government's bill allows for the outlawing of political groups and imprisonment of their supporters on the false basis that opposition to the ongoing Gaza genocide constitutes antisemitic hatred of Jews.
(2026-01-21). Gaza's dead left unidentified as war destroys forensic capacity. newarab.com 
Identifying the remains of Palestinians killed in "The absence of specialised forensic equipment, particularly
(2026-01-21). Pakistan accepts Trump's invitation to join 'Board of Peace': FO. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has accepted United States President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, a new international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, the Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday. | Other countries that have accepted the invitation to join the board include Indonesia, Israel, Türkiye, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. The proposed board would be chaired for life by Trump and would initially focus on the Gaza conflict before expanding its remit to other wars. Member countries would be required to pay a $1 billion fe…
(2026-01-21). Palestinian baby dies from cold in Gaza tent as Trump talks Board of Peace at Davos. scmp.com A Palestinian baby died from hypothermia on Tuesday in the Gaza Strip, underscoring the grim humanitarian conditions in the territory as world leaders were gathering at a Swiss resort where US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan is high on the agenda. | Shaza Abu Jarad's family found the 3-month-old on Tuesday morning in their tent in the Daraj neighbourhood of Gaza City.
(2026-01-21). Trump floats 'Board of Peace' — then says UN must go on. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, "You got to let the UN continue," when asked about his plans for a so-called "Board of Peace" that has alarmed international experts. | Governments around the world have reacted cautiously to Trump's invitation to join that initiative that the U.S. president says aims to resolve conflicts globally, a plan that diplomats said could harm the work of the United Nations. | Read: Russia, India invited to join Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' | "Might," Trump said when asked by a reporter if he wanted the "Board of Peace to replace the UN." | "The UN just hasn't been very help…
(2026-01-21). 'We kill enemies' spy firm Palantir secures top Australian security clearance. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran US cybersecurity company Palantir has received a high-level Australian government security assessment despite concerns about its surveillance and complicity in the Gaza genocide in occupied Palestine. In November 2025, Palantir Technologies was assessed as meeting the protected level under the Australian Information Security Registered Assessors Programme (IRAP). This protection…
(2026-01-21). Trump Tries to Block DOJ Release of Jack Smith Report on Classified Docs Case. truthout.org As his administration continues dragging its feet in releasing the Epstein files, President Donald Trump is pushing to keep another potentially damning set of Justice Department documents hidden from the public. On Tuesday, Trump filed a 19-page motion requesting that the US District Court of the Southern District of Florida step in to prohibit the DOJ's planned release of Volume II of the… |
(2026-01-21). Larger Than Life Trump Portrait Overseas Epstein BD Card. indybay.org Located on the National Mall near the Capitol, the Trump birthday card for Jeffrey Epstein, is overseen by a massive two-story scowling Trump portrait in the background on the side of the US Department of Labor building.
(2026-01-21). Trump's Ignoble Interventions: How "Regional Imperialism" Leads to World War. counterpunch.org 
Shortly after Donald Trump was elected president for the first time, someone asked me in a public forum whether I thought he was a fascist. I replied that Trump was an ultra-nationalist conservative who would attempt to privatize public services, further empower the oligarchs, and reverse many liberal social policies — but that two essential aspects of fascism were missing from his MAGA agenda. One was a commitment to conduct aggressive wars against "inferior" nations deemed to threaten the security of the Sacred Homeland. The second was the militarization of domestic society, accompanied by uncontrolled ex…
(2026-01-21). Adolfo Pérez Esquivel urges UN to create commission to investigate the kidnapping of President Maduro. radiohc.cu The honorary president of the Service for Peace and Justice (SERPAJ) Argentina, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, 1980 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, sent a letter to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, requesting that the Human Rights Council send a commission to the United States to verify the conditions of detention and treatment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, who were kidnapped on Saturday, January 3, after the United States carried out a military attack against Venezuela. | In his statement, Pérez Esquivel affirmed: "This letter is to request that the UN Huma…
(2026-01-21). Trump Received the Nobel Peace Prize from Maria Corina Machado. But Who is She? counterpunch.org 
Maria Corina Machado said it was a "historic day for us Venezuelans" as she handed President Trump her Nobel Peace Prize. For the pro-Israel, far-right opposition figure in Venezuela, being welcomed to the White House may have been a historic day. But for those of us interested in peace and justice, the only history the
(2026-01-21). Trump's Economy on Beyond the Brink. mediasanctuary.org In this week's Beyond the Brink podcast, host Rosemary Armao asks Wall Street banker Mark Wittman to talk to us as if we were fifth graders to explain what inflation, tariffs, the end of pennies, and control over Venezuelan oil will do to our wallets.
(2026-01-21). 'No One Else Has It,' Claims Trump When Asked About 'Secret Sonic Weapon' Used in Venezuela. commondreams.org 
President Donald Trump, a documented liar, appeared to confirm in a televised interview that aired Tuesday night that the US military deployed a "secret sonic weapon" against Venezuelan and Cuban soldiers during the Jan. 3 raid in Caracas that killed scores of people, including civilians.Asked about the existence or use of such a "sonic weapon" by NewsNation's Katie Pavlich—and whether Americans should be concerned about it—Trump responded, "No one else has it. We have weapons that no one knows about. It's probably better not to talk about it, but we have amazing weapons. It was an amazing attack.
(2026-01-21). "The Scent of Fraud:" The Door Opens for a New Corporate Assault on Honduras. counterpunch.org 
While the Trump administration is bombing boats and murdering civilians in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean — and has now illegally invaded Venezuela and kidnapped its president and first lady over unsubstantiated allegations of narcoterrorism — its interference in the recent Honduran elections is inciting a return to narcopolitics. In the few days prior to
(2026-01-21). IAF chief issues stark warning amid geopolitical upheaval, cites Venezuela & Iraq example. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating geopolitical and trade tensions across the globe, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh has delivered a strong and unambiguous message on the importance of military strength and the will to use it. Speaking at the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in New Delhi, the IAF chief stressed that military power remains the ultimate arbiter of national power. Citing recent developments in Venezuela, Iraq and Iran, he warned that military weakness invites subjugation, adding that restraint is respected only when backed by unquestionable strength. He underlined that air power, in particular,…
(2026-01-21). Fuerzas estadounidenses en el Caribe incautan séptimo buque petrolero sancionado ligado a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Las fuerzas militares de Estados Unidos abordaron y tomaron el mando de un séptimo buque petrolero vinculado con Venezuela, mientras el gobierno del presidente Donald Trump mantiene sus esfuerzos por asumir el control del petróleo del país. El Comando Sur de Estados Unidos afirmó que las fuerzas estadounidenses tomaron "sin incidentes" el buque motor Sagitta.
(2026-01-21). Fuerzas estadounidenses en el Caribe incautan séptimo buque petrolero sancionado ligado a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Las fuerzas militares de Estados Unidos abordaron y tomaron el mando de un séptimo buque petrolero vinculado con Venezuela, mientras el gobierno del presidente Donald Trump mantiene sus esfuerzos por asumir el control del petróleo del país. El Comando Sur de Estados Unidos afirmó que las fuerzas estadounidenses tomaron "sin incidentes" el buque motor Sagitta.
(2026-01-21). Venezuela: Acting President Rodríguez Secures US $300 Million in Oil Revenue to Shield Workers From Inflation (+Exchange Rate). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a meeting with commune leaders in the La Vega parish of Caracas, Rodríguez noted that these resources will be distributed to public and private national banks through the Central Bank…
(2026-01-21). Venezuela: Acting President Rodríguez Secures US $300 Million in Oil Revenue to Shield Workers From Inflation (+Exchange Rate). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( During a meeting with commune leaders in the La Vega parish of Caracas, Rodríguez noted that these resources will be distributed to public and private national banks through the Central Bank…
(2026-01-21). The World Needs Stronger UN, Not Trump-led 'Board of Peace'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US President Donald Trump speaks at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, at the UN headquarters in New York City, on September 23, 2025. | © 2025 Laura Brett/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-01-21). foreign ministry discussing withdrawal from Paris climate treaty under U.S. pressure. haaretz.com Government sources and environmental groups decry the disastrous consequences of exiting the international climate accords, an abrupt about-face to the Israeli government's longstanding and enthusiastic support for climate agreements and green energy technologies…
(2026-01-21). DPP Opposes Bireete's Bail Application, Further Remanded. plusnews.ug 
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application of Dr. Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, arguing that there are insufficient grounds for her release. The matter was before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court, presided over by Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko, …
(2026-01-21). Nation clears key hurdle in its chip manufacturing push. ecns.cn China has taken a pivotal step toward semiconductor self-reliance with the successful development of its first domestically produced tandem-type high-energy hydrogen ion implanter — a breakthrough that directly addresses a critical vulnerability in its chip manufacturing supply chain, said industry experts.
(2026-01-21). Trump says US will not use force to acquire Greenland. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026. — ReutersTrump downplays Greenland issue as "small ask".No nation in any position to secure Greenland: Trump.Trump seeks "immediate negotiations" on Greenland.US…
(2026-01-21). Chile's president-elect picks Pinochet lawyers as ministers of human rights, defence. scmp.com Chile's right-wing president-elect Jose Antonio Kast on Tuesday named two ex-lawyers of former dictator Augusto Pinochet to lead the ministries of defence and human rights when he takes office in March. | Kast will be sworn in on March 11 as the first far-right head of state in Chile since the exit of Pinochet, whose brutal regime left deep scars on the South American nation.
(2026-01-21). Danish MP Warns US Takeover of Greenland Will Start a War. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a
(2026-01-21). Structured Recovery Planning After Sports Injuries: A Guide for Athletes. moguldom.com Every athlete faces the possibility of injury at some point in their career. Whether you play recreationally on weekends or compete at elite levels, understanding how to approach recovery planning can make a significant difference in your return to sport. The decisions you make during rehabilitation shape not only your physical healing but also your …
al-monitor.com (2026-01-21). Israel demolishes buildings in UN Palestinian agency's East Jerusalem compound
demolished structures inside the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency's East Jerusalem compound on Tuesday after seizing the site last year, in an act condemned by the agency as a violation of international law.
thecanary.co (2026-01-20). Mysterious virus spreads in Gaza, causing daily infections and deathsDr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City, warned of the spread of a mysterious and highly virulent virus that is affecting all segments of the population in the Strip without exception, causing daily deaths among young people, pregnant women, and children.
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-20). President Nicolás Maduro is Not a Dictator – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
The 2024 presidential elections were witnessed by hundreds of international, independent witnesses in an atmosphere of order and calm, with all the constitutional, electoral, and procedural laws of Venezuela being followed.
indianexpress.com (2026-01-21). Top quotes from Donald Trump's speech at World Economic Forum
The US President criticized Europe on several issues. | He said he was European in heritage and wants to see it do well, but argued European countries are "destroying themselves."
(2026-01-21). Trump Administration's Efforts to Strip Shareholder Rights Makes the Miserable Citizens United Impacts Even Worse. commondreams.org On the 16th anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous
(2026-01-21). Carney warns world order 'rupture' as U.S.—Greenland standoff looms large at Davos. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a stark warning at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, saying…
(2026-01-21). Central Israel city of Netanya elects Netanyahu-backed mayor. haaretz.com After the death of Netanya's iconic mayor Miriam Feirberg, who became a symbol of the city after heading it for almost 30 years, Netanyahu-endorsed candidate Avi Slama was elected to lead the city…
(2026-01-21). Stock markets, dollar plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland. aljazeera.com Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.
(2026-01-21). What is Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next? aljazeera.com For first time in its chequered history, the party has a real chance of grabbing power as the leader of ruling alliance.
(2026-01-21). China calls for international efforts to prevent Japan from reverting to path of militarism. ecns.cn Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026."The Tribunal systematically adjudicated and exposed the crimes of Japanese militarism in planning, preparing for, and invading China and other Asian nations, as well as in launching the Pacific War," Sun said.
(2026-01-21). Trump says he will skip G7 emergency summit, questions NATO's value to U.S. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will not attend an emergency Group of Seven summit proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron.I like Macron, but he's not going to be there very much longer, as you know," Trump said of the French president, whose term is set to end in 2027.
(2026-01-21). January 23, 2026: ICE Out of Everywhere Nationwide Actions Inspired by Minneapolis People's Resistance! wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison, Wisconsin January 20, 2026. Photo: Minneapolis, M…
(2026-01-21). IHC seeks reply in contempt plea over denial of Salman Akram's meeting with Imran Khan. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday sought a written response from the Advocate General Islamabad in a contempt of court petition filed over the failure to facilitate a meeting between PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja and the party founder and former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, as the court questioned how proceedings could move forward without legal consultation. | Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir was hearing a petition filed by citizen Ghulam Murtaza challenging the blocking of the PTI founder's X account, along with a related contempt plea over the non-implementation of a court order allow…
(2026-01-21). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-21). Wednesday 1/21: Save Our Votes: SCOTUS, the Attack on Voting Rights & Erosion of Our Democracy w/ CC. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere | Register: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/885477……
(2026-01-21). Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association: Students Walk Out at Multiple Schools to Protest ICE Terror! wibailoutpeople.org 
Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association Keep ICE out of our schools and our communities! Photos from today's powerful walkout at Reagan High School protesting ICE. Students at Rufus King High School and Riverside University High School also organized walkouts today to in response to a daily stream of seeing families, communities, and loved ones ripped apart. …
(2026-01-21). The Fintech Shift You Don't Notice Until You Go Back. moguldom.com Fintech rarely announces itself with a single big moment. Instead, it changes your habits so gradually that you only realize how much things have shifted when you're forced to return to the old way. When "Normal" Quietly Changes Most people don't wake up one morning and decide they are now using fintech. The shift happens …
(2026-01-21). B-Sides: Lydia Millet's "Oh Pure and Radiant Heart" publicbooks.org Nowadays, if you wish to seek the wisdom of past ages—to look for wisdom or help from Socrates or Machiavelli or Abraham Lincoln—there is ChatGPT for that. LLM-generated pap aside, though, what if you wanted something a bit more from the giants of the past: to force them to look at what they've done, to hold them accountable for the world we now inhabit, thanks to them. For that, you need Lydia…
(2026-01-21). China mega-embassy approval further boosts UK relations. scmp.com The UK approved China's controversial plan to build a mega-embassy in London, a move that probably paves the way for Keir Starmer to make the first trip to Beijing by a British prime minister since 2018. | The decision, following three delays, moves China closer to constructing the roughly 65,000 square metre (700,000 sq ft) embassy at the site of the former Royal Mint near the Tower of London. Local residents may challenge the decision in court.
(2026-01-21). Free tuition and public transportation expansion: Massachusetts debunks myths. indybay.org Three years ago, the Democratic-governed US state of Massachusetts introduced a millionaire tax. Anyone earning more than a million dollars a year pays an additional 4 percent in taxes. Despite all the warnings from critics, the evidence shows that the economy continues to grow, the rich have not left, and the population is benefiting enormously. In the first three years, this generated $5.7 billion.
(2026-01-21). 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.
(2026-01-21). 6 Pakistani dramas that actually get mental health right. tribune.com.pk 
Portrayals of mental health on television often walk a fine line. Some dramas help viewers better understand emotional struggles and psychological disorders, while others rely on exaggeration, fear or misinformation. But when a drama approaches mental health with care, research and sensitivity, it can open up conversations that matter and help reduce stigma. | At a time when Gen Z and Millennials in Pakistan are increasingly talking about therapy, emotional wellbeing and neurodivergence, these six Pakistani dramas stand out for presenting mental health with honesty and nuance. | 1. Ishq Zahe Naseeb (2019) | Za…
(2026-01-21). 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.
(2026-01-21). IMF upgrades China's growth forecast to 4.5%. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 growth projection for China to 4.5 percent, up by 0.3 percentage point from its October forecast, primarily due to a combination of eased trade tensions and sustained domestic policy support, according to the organization's World Economic Outlook update released on Monday.
(2026-01-21). In Niger, Your Job or Your Life. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Malian tanker trucks drive at the entrance of Boundiali, northern Cà¥te d'Ivoire, on the way to Yamoussoukro and Abidjan to load oil, October 30, 2025. | © 2025 Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-01-21). Death toll of Baogang plant explosion rises to 9. ecns.cn Nine people have been confirmed dead after an explosion at a steel plant in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, while one individual remains missing, local authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-01-21). Commuter train derails near Barcelona; driver dead, four badly injured. geo.tv 
Emergency vehicles arrive at the scene of a commuter train derailment after a containment wall fell on the track due to heavy rain, killing the driver and injuring several people near Barcelona, in Gelida, Spain, January 21, 2026. — ReutersEmergency teams deploy 20 ambulances and 38…
(2026-01-21). TCL to take controlling stake in Sony's TV, audio business. ecns.cn Eyeing deeper strategic cooperation in the home entertainment sector, Japan's Sony Corp announced on Tuesday that it had reached an initial agreement with China's home appliance heavyweight TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd for the establishment of a joint venture to take over the former's home entertainment business.
(2026-01-21). China's Bid to Redefine Global Trade Amid U.S. Retrenchment. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer When China initially made overtures to rejoin the world trade system in 1986, it was as an economic unknown. Its role in international trade was slight, its industry nascent, and its institutions only beginning the transition from a closed command economy to one tentatively open to the forces of markets. The …
(2026-01-21). Police arrest leaders as govt employees' protest intensifies in Quetta. tribune.com.pk 
Tensions in Quetta escalated on Wednesday as police continued a crackdown on government employees on the second day of protests led by the Balochistan Grand Alliance, resulting in the arrest of several leaders and dozens of employees. | Among those arrested were Grand Alliance head Professor Abdul Quddus Kakar, Dr Muhammad Akram Wardag, Khadim Bugti, Haji Yunus Kakar, Qaim Khan Kakar, Rahmatullah Zehri, and members of the alliance's organising and core committees, along with a large number of government employees. | Clashes broke out at Manan Chowk, where protesters and police faced off in a tense standoff. A…
(2026-01-21). UK—China 'Golden Era' Business Talks Set for Revival. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain and China are preparing to revive a high-level business dialogue that both sides once described as a "golden era" of relations, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans a visit to Beijing next week. The initiative marks the first visit by a British leader since 2018, when relations were far warmer and structured economic engagement …
(2026-01-21). Bay Area Kurds Protest Oppression by Turkish and Syrian States. indybay.org Kurds fought alongside U.S. military forces in the fight against ISIS, yet are now being slightered…
(2026-01-21). Trump's Davos trip interrupted mid-air, continues after plane switch. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos was briefly disrupted on Tuesday night when Air Force One abruptly turned around mid-flight and returned to Washington, an incident that unfolded against a backdrop of intensifying transatlantic tensions over Greenland and accusations of U.S. imperialism.White House officials confirmed that the Boeing 747 carrying Trump departed Joint Base Andrews around 9: 40 p.m. ET but reversed course shortly after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the aircraft returned "out of an abundance of cau…
(2026-01-21). Warrant issued for plumber who posed as Saudi prince in Lebanon. newarab.com 
An investigative judge in Beirut has issued judicial arrest warrants for a Judge Roula Osman on Tuesday ordered the arrest of Mustafa al-Hessian, also known as "Abu Omar", a plumber from the northern Akkar region who allegedly impersonated a Saudi prince, and Shei…
(2026-01-21). China unleashes fiscal-financial synergy to spur domestic demand. ecns.cn China on Tuesday unveiled a comprehensive policy package leveraging fiscal and financial synergy to boost consumption and energize private investment, further igniting the domestic demand engine.
(2026-01-21). US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials amid migration raids. aljazeera.com Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked federal immigration agents from carrying out duties.
(2026-01-21). China Stresses Non-Interference but Warns Europe Against U.S. Dependence. moderndiplomacy.eu China has officially distanced itself from the Greenland dispute, rejecting speculation that it would compete with the U.S. for influence in the Arctic. The remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to acquire Greenland from Denmark triggered unease among NATO members and prompted European policymakers to reconsider their traditional reliance on the United States …
(2026-01-21). Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown. aljazeera.com Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
(2026-01-21). Germany and Italy Urge EU Reforms to Protect Competitiveness. moderndiplomacy.eu Germany and Italy, the European Union's leading industrial powers, have warned that the bloc risks falling behind the United States and China unless EU leaders agree on bold reforms to revive competitiveness. The warning comes ahead of the Leaders' Retreat in Alden Biesen, Belgium on February 12, where German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime …
(2026-01-21). Meta's AI expands real-time lip-synced translation for Reels. tribune.com.pk 
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has expanded its AI capabilities in a move designed to make short-form video content accessible across language barriers. | They have rolled out enhanced AI-powered translations and lip-syncing for Reels, its short video format, supporting a wider range of languages, including Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and Kannada alongside previously available English, Hindi, Portuguese and Spanish. | According to the blog post, the update uses neural machine translation models as well as on-device and cloud-based AI models to generate dubbed audio and real-time captions,…
(2026-01-21). 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.
(2026-01-21). NATO's top man Mark Rutte laughs off Trump's dump of private texts, refuses to answer on Greenland. hindustantimes.com NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sought to laugh off controversy after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly shared a private message from him on Truth Social. Speaking during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Rutte acknowledged that private communications sometimes become public, before breaking into laughter and declining to comment further. He firmly refused to address the sensitive Greenland issue in public, saying he was working on it "behind the scenes." Earlier, Trump had posted what he said was a personal text from Rutte praising his actions on Syria and expressing commitment to fin…
(2026-01-21). Trump Wants to Hit Us with a Huge Tax Hike for His Demented Greenland Dreams. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump is taking his demented dreams to a new level in his quest to take over Greenland. The man who whined over not getting a Nobel Prize and then followed Hitler propagandist Joseph Goebbels lead in accepting a prize awarded to someone else, has now decided he wants Greenland. Trump is now proposing to
(2026-01-21). Sunday 1/25: Animal Healthcare Workers Against Genocide Webinar. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/-G1glPrvSEWDf9C……
(2026-01-21). Larry Fink ponders moving World Economic Forum from Davos. scmp.com Larry Fink, the interim co-chief of the World Economic Forum (WEF), is openly musing about a venue change for the flagship event that would take the annual January meeting outside Switzerland. | "You should also see WEF start doing something new: showing up — and listening — in the places where the modern world is actually built," he wrote on LinkedIn. "Davos, yes. But also places like Detroit and Dublin — and cities like Jakarta and Buenos Aires."
(2026-01-21). PM Shehbaz apprises IMF chief of improving economic indicators on WEF's sidelines. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif apprised International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva about Pakistan's improving economic indicators in a meeting on the World Economic Forum's (WEF) sidelines on Wednesday. | PM Shehbaz arrived in Switzerland a day ago to attend the WEF's 56th Annual Meeting and is scheduled to have a busy day of engagements. He is set to participate in an informal meeting of world leaders themed "The Importance of Dialogue in a Divided Global Landscape". | A post on X by state broadcaster PTV News said the premier met the IMF chief and informed her about the improveme…
(2026-01-21). ICE in Minnesota — Days 47-50: DOJ Probes State Leaders, ICE Continues Illegal Detainments, Unions Call for General Strike. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-21). For many states, partnership with China makes more sense than rivalry. scmp.com This month, a telling scene unfolded in Addis Ababa. The African Union and China held their ninth strategic dialogue in the Ethiopian capital and launched the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, framing the agenda around modernisation, connectivity and industrialisation rather than bloc politics. | The moment captures what many smaller states are doing in today's fractured world: choosing workable partnership over performative rivalry.
(2026-01-21). US envoy Mark Savaya says corruption fuels Iraq militia power. newarab.com 
Mark Savaya, the US president's envoy to Savaya has consistently asserted that Iraq's stability and sovereignty depend on dismantling entrenched corruption, a…
(2026-01-21). No, War on Iran Is Not Peace. worldbeyondwar.org By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, January 21, 2026 | soundcloud.com/mediasanctuary/world-beyo… | I discussed Iran and global madness in this interview with Mark Dunlea.
(2026-01-21). Trump's 'daddy' line overshadows Davos agenda, turns Greenland debate into bizarre ahow | DAVOS 2026. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump triggered a fresh storm by claiming that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte once called him "our daddy," as he brushed off criticism by saying he was "only asking for a piece of ice" regarding Greenland. The Trump remark comes amid an escalating Greenland tussle with Europe, underscoring rising tensions between the U.S. and its allies over Trump's Greenland ambitions and his combative political rhetoric.
(2026-01-21). Sunday 2/1: ICE OUT! We Can Organize to Defend Ourselves. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-01-21). Xi stresses securing good start for new five-year plan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for solid efforts to secure a good start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030).And while advancing economic growth, steady efforts should be made to raise quality of life for the people.
(2026-01-21). Huge lines, laughs and gasps as Trump addresses Davos. scmp.com It looked like a rock concert: hundreds of the world's rich and powerful stood in a massive line for a precious seat to hear US President Donald Trump deliver his speech in the Swiss ski resort of Davos. | After a two-hour wait, the doors to the World Economic Forum's congress hall closed to the disappointment of many who had to scramble for spots in four overflow rooms to watch him on television screens.
(2026-01-21). NATO moves to squash Trump's Greenland quest. workers.org 
President Donald Trump has not relented in his quest to "own Greenland" even if it means splitting up NATO. People protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) January 17 saw demonstrations of hundreds of people — . . . |
(2026-01-21). Macron's sunglasses at Davos: What is really behind the look. geo.tv 
France's President Emmanuel Macron attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2026. — ReutersFrench President Emmanuel Macron drew attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, when he took the stage wearing distinctive…
(2026-01-21). Netanyahu to join Board of Peace alongside Saudis, Qatar and Turkey. haaretz.com Over a dozen out of 60 invited states have expressed interest at joining the Board of Peace established by Trump. So far comprised of mainly Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries, Western Europe has yet to clearly answer the invitation, balking at the stated initiative to rival the UN…
(2026-01-21). US VP JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance expecting fourth child in July. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady are expecting their fourth child, a son in July. The couple announced the pregnancy in a social media post on Wednesday. | Vance, 41, and his wife, 40, said in…
(2026-01-21). How China is rethinking export-led growth as global trade walls rise. scmp.com Beijing's recent call to balance trade and investment as part of a push for more sustainable growth reflects a gradual shift towards greater overseas localisation of Chinese supply chains, analysts said, as the country grapples with simmering frictions amid a record trade surplus. | "Commercial authorities at all levels … should guide the reasonable and orderly cross-border layout of industrial and supply chains, promote integrated development of trade and investment… and effectively…
(2026-01-21). Delta Ecosystem in Collapse: Zero Delta Smelt Found in CDFW Fall Fish Survey. indybay.org The Delta Smelt, once the most abundant fish in the entire Delta, is an indicator species found only in the estuary. It's decline to virtual extinction in the wild is a symptom of a larger decline, the Pelagic Organism Decline (POD).
(2026-01-21). Macron's 'Top Gun' shades charm internet, get mocked by Trump at Davos. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses have caught the eye, ‚Äåwith social media users debating his choice of a Top Gun look as ‚he criticised US President Donald Trump over Greenland during his speech in Davos. | As he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos on Tuesday, the French president wore dark, reflective sunglasses.
(2026-01-21). Wednesday 1/28: WTO/99 Feature Documentary @ Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-01-21). Latvia Sheds Its Quiet Ways as a New Member of the UN Security Council. passblue.com Sanita Pavluta-Deslandes, the permanent representative of Latvia to the United Nations, detailed an ambitious agenda for her country's two-year term in the Security Council, the primary decision-making arm of the world body. Latvia began its membership in the Council on Jan. 1, 2026. | In an exclusive interview with PassBlue held inside the chamber where the 15-member Council meets regularly,
(2026-01-21). Sudan army studying new US-Saudi truce proposal. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-21). Tuesday 1/20: Watsonville: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Watsonville Plaza, Watsonville…
(2026-01-21). New Zealand to vote on November 7. geo.tv 
People walk next to 'The Beehive', the executive wing of the New Zealand Parliament Buildings, in Wellington, New Zealand, September 24, 2025. — ReutersWELLINGTON: New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called general elections for November 7 on Wednesday,…
(2026-01-21). What Uganda's BVVK Failures Reveal About Biometric Elections. plusnews.ug 
On January 15, 2026, during the polling day for Uganda's general elections, biometric voter verification—introduced to safeguard electoral integrity—became a major source of disruption at several polling stations. Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) froze, failed to authenticate voters, or even rejected the identities of polling officials themselves. Long queues formed, voting was delayed, and in many …
(2026-01-21). Artist Anthony Lister found not guilty. onlineopinion.com.au From "Australia's Banksy" to prison cells and silence: how juries cleared Anthony Lister while media looked away.
(2026-01-21). Pakistan moving forward with 'sense of achievement and progress', PM Shehbaz says on WEF's sidelines. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan was moving forward with a renewed sense of "achievement and progress", while underscoring the need to pursue export-led growth and privitisation to ensure sustainable economic development. | Speaking to members of the Pakistani community and business leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, the prime minister said recent economic indicators reflected improving stability. | "Our macroeconomic indicators are reassuring," he said, noting that inflation had declined from 30% to 5.5%, while the policy rate had been reduced from 22.5% to 10.5%.
(2026-01-21). EC Declines Vote Recount In Nwoya, Asks Loser to Seek Court Order. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission (EC) has advised Tony Awany, the loser in the Nwoya County parliamentary election, to go to court if he feels dissatisfied with the election results. Over the weekend, Awany petitioned the Electoral Commission seeking a recount of the votes, citing the slim margin of defeat. Daniel Baguma, the Nwoya District Returning Officer, …
(2026-01-21). Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff cruise into Australian Open third round. aljazeera.com Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the third round at the first Grand Slam of the year.
(2026-01-21). Water supply restored to Karachi's District West, Keamari after new control gate installed. tribune.com.pk 
Water supply to parts of Karachi's District West and Keamari was restored on Wednesday after the installation of a new control gate on the Hub Canal Reservoir channel. | "The project marks a step toward strengthening and modernising the city's water distribution system," said a press release from the spokesperson of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC). The development work was carried out on directives of KWSC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Ali Siddiqui. | The press release added that teams operated continuously to ensure the project was completed on time and with minimal disruption to residents.
(2026-01-21). Shanghai aims to significantly grow GDP by 2035. ecns.cn Major progress should be made regarding the innovation of the service industry and domestic demand should play a bigger role in driving economic growth, according to the plan.
(2026-01-21). Trump unbound: An assault on democracy at home and abroad. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-21). Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats. aljazeera.com Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.
(2026-01-21). Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam: A Scholar, Thinker and Reformer. ummid.com Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam (Rah.) possessed a deeply compassionate heart and a vigilant mind for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
(2026-01-21). Friday 1/23: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org I-80 Pedestrian/Bike Overpass Berkeley @ University Ave | 598 University Ave | Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-01-21). PMD warns of rain, cold spell as westerly wave hits Karachi, Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather alert for Karachi and large parts of Sindh, warning that a westerly weather system is expected to affect the province from Thursday, bringing rain and a noticeable drop in temperatures. | According to the forecast issued on Wednesday by the Duty Forecasting Officer on behalf of the Chief Meteorologist, light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in Karachi Division on Thursday, January 22. | {{pdf}} | The system is also expected to impact several other districts, including Jamshoro, Dadu, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, and Tando Muhammad Kh…
(2026-01-21). US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore. aljazeera.com Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
(2026-01-21). Number of Muslims in Mumbai Corporation 2026 up by 1: Full list. ummid.com The new Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 2026 or BMC 2026) to have 01 more Muslim corporator as compared to the community's tally last time.
(2026-01-21). Iran's internet blackout leaves diaspora fearing for families. newarab.com 
The last message Omid received from his family in Shiraz was on 6 January. "They wrote they can't afford to buy eggs," Omid tells The New Arab in a video call from Berlin. Omid is not his real name. He requested anonymity, fearing for his family. | A cinematographer and filmmaker who studied cinema at the University of Tehran, Omid, 43, moved to Berlin with his wife three years ago, but his parents and in-laws all live in Iran. | Despite a very brief period of partial reconnection on Sunday, the internet remains fully blocked for most people across the country. | The Iranian government cut off all internet access…
(2026-01-21). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-21). President Ramaphosa calls for urgent strengthening of foundational learning. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for urgent strengthening of foundational learning | President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's education system can only succeed if learners acquire strong literacy and numeracy skills in the early years of schooling. | The President was addressing the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Ekurhuleni on Wednesday. | He said the country's commitment to a resilient and capable education system must begin in the early grades, where the foundations for all future learning are laid. | "As a country, our commitment to a resilient and capable…
(2026-01-21). As ICE activity rises, Norristown residents are demanding answers over police coordination: 'This community is under siege'. whyy.org 
(2026-01-21). A Korean-Chinese women's handmade Yanbian-style water tofu symbolizes family unity. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-21). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-21). 'ISLAM' Party must unite with Shiv Sena for the larger interest of Malegaon. ummid.com Asif Shaikh, his father Shaikh Rasheed, Mufti Ismael, Mustaqeem Dignity and his mentor Nehal Ahmed all leaders of Malegaon have — in some way or the other, joined hands with the BJP and Shiv Sena in the past.
(2026-01-21). 'We survive by borrowing': Railways retirees wait years for dues. tribune.com.pk 
For thousands of retired Pakistan Railways employees, the wait for long-overdue payments has stretched into years, pushing many into severe financial hardship and leaving them struggling to meet basic needs. | Retirees say they are unable to pay house rent, afford medical treatment or arrange their children's marriages as gratuity, General Provident Fund (GP Fund) and other entitlements remain unpaid. Employees who retired after March 2023 have been waiting for their dues for nearly three years. | According to information obtained by The Express Tribune, the crisis has widened further, with employees retiring…
(2026-01-21). Tuesday 1/20: South Bay Free America Walkout. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2026-01-21). "There was never a disconnect between us, that was a big lie," Shamoon Abbasi on his relationship with daughter Anzela Abbasi. tribune.com.pk 
Senior actor Shamoon Abbasi recently spoke about his relationship with his ex-wife Javeria Abbasi and their daughter, Anzela Abbasi, during an appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt's podcast Excuse Me. While discussing the issue, Abbasi said he is generally against talking about personal matters on public platforms but felt compelled to respond to what has already been said about him. | "What does it mean by being there?" Abbasi said. "If you talk about Anzela's mother, we were together for 13 years. I don't need to tell what I did for my family. We were responsible for each other." | He clarified that he was never phy…
(2026-01-21). Newsom & CA Demo Legislature Continue To Kill Cal-OSHA As CA Union Bureaucrats Are Silent. indybay.org Trumpster Gavin Newsom is destroying Ca-OSHA with the support of the Democrats in the legislature who cut the budget $16 million. The trade union bureaucracy is completely silent about these attacks.
(2026-01-21). Morons and the Inner Soul of the American People. counterpunch.org In December of 1783, George Washington resigned his commission as Commander-in-Chief and returned to his beloved Mount Vernon. He was one of the wealthiest men in America. He could have been king; loved and revered national hero, who would have denied him? But he had devoted eight years of his life leading the War of
(2026-01-21). With Trump busy in Iran & Greenland, US ally plans attack on Putin's friend with 'monster missile'. hindustantimes.com As Washington's focus drifts toward Europe, South Korea is signaling it is prepared to act independently against growing threats from the North. Seoul has moved to deploy its Hyunmoo-5 "monster missile," a powerful bunker-buster designed to neutralize deeply buried North Korean nuclear facilities. The deployment comes amid a surge in Pyongyang's missile tests and rising concerns over a possible pre-emptive strike doctrine, marking a significant escalation in deterrence dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.
(2026-01-21). China's Grip Tightens on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. fairobserver.com The installation of Zou Jiayi as president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) should finally put to rest the comforting fiction that the Bank operates as a neutral, apolitical multilateral institution. Although being apolitical is enshrined in the Bank's founding documents, Zou's background is not technocratic, reformist or independent. It is unapologetically political —…
(2026-01-21). Heavy rains claim 38 lives in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Heavy rains claim 38 lives in Limpopo and Mpumalanga | The death toll from recent heavy rains and flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga has risen to 38, with the number of deaths reported in Limpopo increasing from 17 to 18, while six people remain missing in the province. | Giving an update on the recent disasters in Limpopo and Mpumalanga during a media briefing on Wednesday, Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane announced that Mpumalanga has recorded 20 fatalities linked to the severe weather which has caused widespread damage to homes and displaced hundreds of families across the two provinces. | "Once agai…
(2026-01-21). Iranian Kurd opposition party accuses Iran of attack on Iraqi HQ. newarab.com 
(2026-01-21). Wednesday 1/21: Flock Surveillance on Agenda for Fort Bragg Public Safety Committee Meeting. indybay.org Both at the Town Hall and Online. | 363 N. Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437…
(2026-01-21). MCBC Calls for Transparency and Accountability Following Fatal Police Shooting of Ronald Tinsley, II. indybay.org Community Leaders Calling for Truth, Due Process, and Community Trust in the Wake of Police Use of Deadly Force…
(2026-01-21). Trump's Foreign Policy, the Comic Book Edition. counterpunch.org 
Writers often try to gild their tawdry times or dignify their flawed leaders with lofty literary analogies — notably, America as the New Jerusalem; Lincoln as Moses leading his people through the wilderness of the Civil War; the Kennedy White House as an incarnation of King Arthur's "Camelot"; or Lyndon Johnson living his last years as a latter-day King Lear, cast off by his ungrateful children into the moors of south Texas.
(2026-01-21). US envoy Witkoff to meet Putin in Moscow for pivotal peace talks Thursday. scmp.com US envoy Steve Witkoff said he and Jared Kushner will travel to Russia on Thursday for talks with President Vladimir Putin on the latest proposals for a peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. | "The Russians have invited us to come and that's a significant statement from them," Witkoff said in an interview with Bloomberg Television at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday. | "Jared and I will leave Thursday night and arrive in Moscow late at night."
(2026-01-21). Archegos' Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion. scmp.com Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang is seeking a presidential pardon for his conviction in a high-profile Wall Street fraud case over the collapse of his US$36 billion family office, which scorched banks and helped topple Credit Suisse Group AG. | Hwang, who is free on bail while appealing against the verdict behind his 18-year sentence, submitted a pardon application to the US Justice Department last year, according to a notice on the DOJ's website.
(2026-01-21). Jamaat-e-Islami gains ground in Bangladesh ahead of February polls. tribune.com.pk 
Long vilified for opposing independence and barred from electoral politics for over a decade, Bangladesh's biggest religio-political party is reinventing itself and attracting new support ahead of parliamentary polls next month, unsettling moderates and minority communities. | Jamaat-e-Islami began its overhaul soon after a youth-led uprising in the Muslim-majority nation of 175 million people toppled Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. With Hasina's Awami League banned, Jamaat is betting on its anti-corruption image, welfare outreach, and what analysts describe as a more inclusive public stance to de…
(2026-01-21). ICE Is Going on a Surveillance Shopping Spree. indybay.org U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a new budget under the current administration, and they are going on a surveillance tech shopping spree. Standing at $28.7 billion dollars for the year 2025 (nearly triple their 2024 budget) and at least another $56.25 billion over the next three years, ICE's budget would be the envy of many national militaries around the world. Indeed, this budget would put ICE as the 14th most well-funded military in the world, right between Ukraine and Israel.
(2026-01-21). Grayzone report prompts Google to suspend ads from Atlanta influencer recruiting Iranians for Mossad. thegrayzone.com Following reporting by The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal, Google confirmed it has suspended the account of Desi Banks Productions LLC for violations of advertising policies and deleted the Mossad recruitment ads from its transparency portal. This article was originally published by All-Source Intelligence. The Mountain View-based advertising and technology giant Google confirmed on Tuesday that it has suspended the advertising account of the Atlanta-based comedian Desi T. Banks Jr., Desi Banks Productions LLC, following exposure of a months-long, international ad campaign attempting …
(2026-01-21). A major earthquake in Israel is only a matter of time. Are its hospitals ready? haaretz.com The recent earthquakes in the Dead Sea and near Tiberias are a reminder of one of the threats Israel will face in the coming years: earthquakes. 'Having a plan is a good start, but there's still work to be done'…
(2026-01-21). No bail for Bireete, further remanded to January 28. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application of Dr Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, arguing that there are insufficient grounds for her release. The matter was today before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court, presided over by …
(2026-01-21). Here's How to Find Out Which Corporations Are Collaborating With ICE. truthout.org In response to the terrifying intensification of ICE over the past year, both in their expanded presence and violence in cities like Minneapolis, Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles, communities are mobilizing to protect each other, publicly denounce ICE, and form campaigns to peel away corporate support of ICE to weaken the various sources of ICE's financial, political, and reputational power. |
(2026-01-21). China-Myanmar cross-border marathon draws nearly 600,000 runners over past decade. ecns.cn The Ruili China and Muse Myanmar Cross-Border Marathon has attracted nearly 600,000 runners from 33 countries and regions over the past decade, organizers said Monday at a press conference in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-01-21). Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to join Board of Peace, office announces. haaretz.com Over 10 out of 60 invited states have expressed interest at joining the Board of Peace established by Trump. So far comprised of mainly Middle Eastern and Eastern European countries, Western Europe has yet to clearly answer the invitation, balking at the stated initiative to rival the UN…
(2026-01-21). MAGOGO: East Africa to deliver "huge and memorable" AFCON 2027. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), Moses Hassim Magogo, has expressed confidence that Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will successfully co-host the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In an interview with Xinhua on Tuesday, Magogo assured football fans that the three East African nations are …
(2026-01-21). EU issues stern warning to Trump. tribune.com.pk 
European leaders drew a clear line over Greenland on Tuesday, vowing an "unflinching" response to Washington's threats even as US President Donald Trump said he was ready to hold a meeting in Davos about his plans to take the autonomous Danish territory. | Leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss ski resort closed ranks against Trump's increasingly aggressive America First agenda, while Greenland's prime minister said his tiny population of 57,000 must be prepared for military force. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen led the European rejoinder, cautioning that Trump risked plun…
(2026-01-21). New York nurses remain defiant as hospitals dig in. wsws.org As hospital executives again slander nurses as irresponsible, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders intervened at the picket lines on Tuesday to make appeals for negotiations.
(2026-01-21). Nation calls for cooperation and free trade. ecns.cn China delivered a strong message of advocating free trade, multilateralism and cooperation on Tuesday at the ongoing World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, as Vice-Premier He Lifeng called for dialogue and joint problem-solving amid rising geopolitical tensions and economic rifts.
(2026-01-21). Support grows for general strike in Minneapolis, as Trump escalates ICE terror campaign. wsws.org On Tuesday, protests continued across the city, with growing support for a general strike on Friday, January 23, to force the removal of Trump's paramilitary forces.
(2026-01-21). Dallas labor remembers MLK. peoplesworld.org 
WORKERS' CORRESPONDENCE If you some time think that fascism in America cannot be beaten, let me recommend marching in a Martin Luther King Jr parade. Several thousand of us marched along MLK Blvd in Dallas on the 19th. We were viewed by many thousands more. I was part of the Dallas AFL-CIO float and marching contingent. There were five …
(2026-01-21). The Need for Progress on Justice and Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The grandchildren of Patrice Emery Lumumba during a session of the Brussels council chamber, in the case concerning the 1961 murder of Lumumba the first elected Prime Minister of the DRC Congo, January 20, 2026. | © 2026 by Benoit Doppagne/Belga/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2026-01-21). Stop war against the Kurds: Stand for peace, justice and freedom; solidarity with the Kurdish people. links.org.au 
Kurdistan National Congress — The clear objective of the war of annihilation against the Kurds is to hand Syria over from the Baath dictatorship to the HTS dictatorship.
(2026-01-21). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-21). After Spain train crash, search for missing dog grips the nation: 'he is family'. scmp.com Blanket draped over her shoulders and a bandage on her cheek, Ana Garcia issued a desperate plea: she needed help finding her dog, Boro. | Hours earlier, 26-year-old Garcia and her pregnant sister had been travelling with Boro by high-speed train from Malaga, their hometown in southern Spain, to capital Madrid. The tail of their train car jumped the rails for reasons that remain unclear, then was smashed into by a train coming in the opposite direction that tumbled down an adjacent slope.
(2026-01-21). Tunisia flood death toll rises to five, with four missing. newarab.com 
Flooding in Four deaths occurred in the town of
(2026-01-21). Can you build data centers in a desert without draining the water supply? Utah is finding out. grist.org In late September, Governor Spencer Cox of Utah stood on the shores of the drying Great Salt Lake, flanked by top legislative leaders and wealthy developers as he unveiled a new partnership between the state government, a nonprofit, and business owners, that he said could help refill Utah's iconic inland sea in time for the 2034 Winter Olympics. | The lake needs to rise by more than 6 feet to reach what scientists and state resource managers consider a minimum healthy elevation, a goal that environmental advocates say would require years of substantially increased water flows. | At the same time, Utah's electe…
(2026-01-21). Turkey's Sonmez soaks up the support in dream Melbourne run. newarab.com 
Anyone strolling past Melbourne Park's outer courts might have felt like they were wandering through Istanbul on Wednesday as the roars behind A popular draw among Turkish fans and now a crowd favourite in
(2026-01-21). Spotify Spotlights Shae Gill as RADAR Pakistan Artist. tribune.com.pk 
Shae Gill has been named Spotify RADAR Pakistan's featured artist for 2026. Known for her distinctive vocals and ability to blend contemporary sounds with traditional influences, the singer has built a growing listener base both in Pakistan and internationally. | As part of the announcement, Spotify is highlighting her recent release, 'Insecurity', a Punjabi track that centres on the theme suggested by its title. The song has crossed 256K streams since its release and continues to draw listener engagement. | In addition, Spotify will document Shae Gill's artistic trajectory through a mini-docuseries, produced…
(2026-01-21). Aussie Coal Closure Delayed, to Lower Prices and Stabilise the Grid. wattsupwiththat.com I know you will all be surprised as I am that $10s of billions spend on renewables has failed to produce a viable replacement for a single coal plant.
(2026-01-21). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-21). South Sudan After the Pilgrimage: When Moral Attention Isn't Enough. counterpunch.org 
Nearly two years after Pope Francis's unprecedented ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan, the country is once again sliding towards violence, underscoring the futility of moral attention without political follow-through. The February 2023 visit, undertaken alongside the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Iain
(2026-01-21). Alcaraz, Sabalenka surge into AO. tribune.com.pk 
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz fended off a series of "bombs" before surging into the Australian Open third round on Wednesday, where he was joined by Aryna Sabalenka and a near-flawless Coco Gauff. | Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev also stayed alive, but he needed four sets to keep his Grand Slam dream on track at a cooler and overcast Melbourne Park after days of hot weather. | Spanish superstar Alcaraz came through a tough arm-wrestle 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena against hard-hitting German Yannick Hanfmann to take another step towards a career Grand Slam. | But he was put through his paces by a pl…
(2026-01-21). Despite Freezing Cold, Labor and Community Members in Madison Demand 'NO ICE!' at Rally. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-21). Why did Trump's Davos-bound plane turn back mid-flight. geo.tv 
(2026-01-21). High Seas Treaty welcome news for SPREP in uncertain times. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor In an otherwise mixed month for the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP), its leadership is hailing a win for Pacific conservation efforts with the UN Treaty on the High Seas coming into effect. The legally binding UN High Seas Treaty officially received more than 60 ratifications, and following…
(2026-01-21). Leave 10 The Israeli army made a Palestinian family homeless for 10 weeks. haaretz.com The commandeering of West Bank homes takes place in the shadow of the expulsion of whole communities from their land and the expansion of Israeli settler outposts. Recently the army evicted the Kilani family and seized their house for 10 weeks…
(2026-01-21). The Promised Land: When Fate Looks Upon You. commondreams.org 
(2026-01-21). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-21). Exploring brilliant aurora borealis in NE China. ecns.cn Triggered by a geomagnetic storm, dazzling aurora borealis appears in the sky above Beiji Town, Mohe City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan 20, 2026.
(2026-01-21). The Propaganda Test: What AI Reveals About Democratic Discourse (Part 3). fairobserver.com This is the third and final in a three-part series about a conversation with Anthropic's Claude exploring the role of fearmongering rhetoric in modern democracies. You can read Parts 1 and 2 here. In 1997, 50 US foreign policy experts used their reasoning to persuade US President Bill Clinton to change course on his announced…
(2026-01-21). PSX rally falters with near 1600-point plunge as economic uncertainty returns. tribune.com.pk 
After several sessions of upward momentum, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a sharp reversal on Wednesday as renewed selling wiped out gains and the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by nearly 1,600 points, reflecting widespread selling across key sectors. | At close, the benchmark KSE-100 index settled at 187,033.27, with a decrease of 1,588.52 points or 0.84%. | Trading opened on a relatively steady note, with the index briefly edging higher and touching an intra-day peak of 189,523.43. The optimism, however, proved short-lived. Persistent selling dominated most of the session, erasing early advances whil…
(2026-01-21). One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI surges. wsws.org The Microsoft chief has warned that US AI firms are being outpaced by their Chinese rivals in global markets.
(2026-01-21). Cuba will not be annexed; the sovereignty of this island must be respected. radiohc.cu An image was circulating on social media this Tuesday, which attempts to include Cuba as part of the United States. It's not just a simple fabrication; it carries a clear message and is an offense to our history, our martyrs and our flag. | Reactions on social media were immediate. Ana Simón, a Facebook user, commented that "no one is seeking annexation; Cuba is and will be free and independent." | In that same vein, on the same social network, Amparo Acosta quoted verses by the poet Bonifacio Birne: "If my flag were ever torn to shreds, our dead, raising their arms, would still know how to defend it." | For his…
(2026-01-21). The sudden time jump in 'Kafeel' Episode 11 sparks debate among viewers. tribune.com.pk 
Kafeel, the ARY Digital prime-time drama produced by Big Bang Entertainment, recently aired its 11th episode, leaving fans divided over a sudden narrative shift. The drama, written by acclaimed writer Umera Ahmed and directed by Meesam Naqvi, known for Mayi Ri and Parwarish, stars Emmad Irfani, Sanam Saeed, Munazza Arif, Kashif Mehmood, Javed Rizvi, and others. Fahad Mustafa and Dr. Ali Kazmi serve as producers. The story centers around the toxic head of the household, Jami, who disrupts the peace of his family. | Episode 11 surprised viewers with a time jump of around twenty years. The storyline shifted abrup…
(2026-01-21). California 175 – Afro-Latino Legacy during the 1850 Compromise – 2026 Black History Month. indybay.org California 175 – 2026 Black History Month offers a very special time to probe deeply throughout the libraries, archives and private collections as the FIFA-World Cup descends upon Casa Mexico in the birth home of Los Angeles, California…
(2026-01-21). NA passes bill to keep lawmakers' assets secret for up to a year. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill allowing members of the National Assembly and the Senate to keep their assets confidential for up to one year, citing security concerns. | The bill, moved by Pakistan Peoples Party lawmaker Shazia Marri, introduces key amendments to the Elections Act 2017. Under the new law, a lawmaker may request that details of their own or their family's assets be kept secret if there is a credible threat to their safety. | Once such a request is approved by the National Assembly speaker or the Senate chairman, the Election Commission of Pakistan will be bound to keep the inf…
(2026-01-21). IHC seeks response on Islamabad local body election delay. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the federal government and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), seeking their response to a petition challenging the presidential ordinance and…
(2026-01-21). Journalists in IIOJK asked by police to sign pledge vowing to keep peace. geo.tv 
Indian police officers stand guard outside the police control room in Srinagar, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's , April 23, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-01-21). Two more Katcha dacoits surrender in Rajanpur as total reaches 54. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Police's ongoing operation against criminals in the Katcha (riverine) area continues, with two more highly wanted dacoits surrendering during operations in Rajanpur on Wednesday. | According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, Abdul Majeed and Ghulam Nabi Umrani surrendered to authorities during the operation. With these surrenders, the total number of dacoits who have laid down their arms during the operation has reached 54. | The spokesperson revealed that those who surrendered include ringleader dacoits of various gangs. The surrendered criminals were wanted in cases involving the martyrdom of police pe…
(2026-01-21). From firewood to solar: This Philly rowhouse has seen over 250 years of energy transitions. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | On a narrow cobblestone street in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood stands a three-story brick rowhouse that has seen a lot of history. | It was built around 1760 by merchant Henry Harrison, who served as mayor of Philadelphia two years later. The house…
(2026-01-21). Why China's 140-trillion-yuan economy matters. ecns.cn Chinese authorities on Tuesday announced an extension of tax and fee incentives for entities that provide community-focused or family-oriented services such as elderly care, child care and domestic services.
(2026-01-21). Meet Trump's man in Greenland. responsiblestatecraft.org In March of last year, when public outrage prevented Second Lady Usha Vance from attending a dogsled race in Greenland, Thomas Dans took it personally. "As a sponsor and supporter of this event I encouraged and invited the Second Lady and other senior Administration officials to attend this monumental race," Dans
(2026-01-21). On cam: Federal cars rush to air base as Trump's plane suffers mid-air tech glitch on way to Davos. hindustantimes.com Air Force One, the US Presidential plane, cut short its journey and returned to the United States early Wednesday after a minor electrical problem was identified on board while carrying Donald Trump to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in Davos. Video footage showed a convoy of blacked-out vehicles with flashing lights speeding toward Joint Base Andrews after the decision was made to turn the aircraft back. In a statement, the White House said the move was taken "out of an abundance of caution", adding that the president and his team would switch to another aircraft and continue their trip to Switzerland.
(2026-01-21). Portugal cracks down on far-right. tribune.com.pk 
Portuguese police said on Tuesday they had detained dozens of suspected members of a group that spread neo-Nazi propaganda and committed hate crimes against immigrants. | The 37 suspects had "extensive criminal records and links to international groups that promote hate", the judicial police said in a statement, adding that 15 people had been formally charged. | The victims were mostly immigrants from Muslim-majority countries in South Asia, according to local media. | The arrival of workers from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, has boosted Portugal's foreign-born population in recent years to around 15 per cen…
(2026-01-21). What's it going to take to get to mass strikes? nationofchange.org General strikes can have a tremendous impact, but to succeed they require an organized majority.
(2026-01-21). Xi congratulates Central African Republic president on reelection. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his reelection as president of the Central African Republic.In his message, Xi noted that in recent years, China and the Central African Republic have continued to deepen political mutual trust.
(2026-01-21). Israeli import of Azeri oil via Turkey jump despite trade ban. newarab.com 
Israel's imports of Official Turkish data show that trade between
(2026-01-21). Cost of Hate: In MP, School demolished despite Panchayat NOC. ummid.com Demolishing a school building despite having No Objection Certificate (NOC), from the village Panchayat just out of hatred is a major setback for India's progress…
(2026-01-21). Europe Pretends to Talk About Self-Respect While Coated with U.S. Military Bases. worldbeyondwar.org 
Dear European governments, look at the map of U.S. military bases above and tell us again about your self-respect, about how you're going to fight Trump in Greenland (where he also has a military base). #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-21). Trump: know soon if Hamas agrees to disarm — if not, going to be blown. haaretz.com Trump said that 'we're going to know over the next two to three days, certainly weeks,' if Hamas will disarm at the World Economic Forum in Davos, ahead of Thursday's official signing ceremony for the Board of Peace. Trump added that he plans to build a 'Golden Dome' U.S. missile defense system…
(2026-01-21). The Zweibràºcken scandal: Right-wing extremism in the armed forces and the return of German militarism. wsws.org The latest right-wing extremism scandal in the German army is not an isolated case, but the expression of a deeply rooted development that has taken on a new quality with the return of German militarism and the preparation for war against Russia.
(2026-01-21). 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.
(2026-01-21). Air Force One taking Trump to Davos turns around due to electrical issue. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's plane, Air Force One, returned to Joint Base Andrews about an hour after departing for Switzerland on Tuesday evening. | White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified "a minor electrical issue" and, out of an abundance of caution, decided to turn around.
(2026-01-21). Macron warns of 'world without rules' as Trump escalates Greenland threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that the international order is sliding toward a "world without rules," where international law is ignored, and imperial ambitions are returning, in a thinly veiled rebuke of U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Macron rejected what he described as "new imperialism and new colonialism," urging global leaders not to "waste time on crazy ideas" and to uphold collective governance amid mounting global conflicts. While he did not name Trump directly, his remarks were widely seen as a…
(2026-01-21). UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy. tribune.com.pk 
The UK government on Tuesday gave China the green light to build a "mega-embassy" in the heart of London eight years after Beijing bought the site, triggering fresh anger from residents and rights groups. | The 20,000-square-metre (235,000-square-foot) site is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area, and one of the largest in the centre of a Western capital. | But it could still face legal challenges and residents vowed Tuesday to act. | Housing minister Steve Reed's decision to grant planning permission came after several delays over national security concerns. | There have also been prote…
(2026-01-21). Oxfam report shows billionaire wealth surged in 2025: The case for expropriation. wsws.org In 2025, global billionaire wealth grew at three times the rate of the previous five years, reaching a record $18.3 trillion, an 81 percent increase since 2020.
(2026-01-21). Ramadan 2026: List of Imams to lead Taraweeh at Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com The Presidency of The Two Holy Mosques today i.e. January 13, 2026 released the list of 7 Imams who will lead the Taraweeh Prayers at the Grand Mosque at Makkah (Masjid al Haram) during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447H.
(2026-01-21). Sonmez soaks up the support. tribune.com.pk 
Anyone strolling past Melbourne Park's outer courts might have felt like they were wandering through Istanbul on Wednesday as the roars behind Turkish trailblazer Zeynep Sonmez reached deafening levels at the Australian Open. | A popular draw among Turkish fans and now a crowd favourite in Melbourne after assisting an ill ball girl during her opener, Sonmez fed off the energy on court seven to beat Hungarian Anna Bondar 6-2 6-4 and progress. | "I felt like I was at home," Sonmez told reporters after matching her best Grand Slam run of reaching the third round at Wimbledon last year. | "I was feeling the energy…
(2026-01-21). Why Smart Buyers Are Ditching New Jewelry for Pre-Owned Pieces. moguldom.com 
Your grandmother probably knew something we're just now figuring out. That brooch she wore to every family gathering? It wasn't just sentimental. It was an investment that outperformed most stocks. The vintage ring market hit $3.8 billion in 2024. Analysts expect it to reach $6.2 billion by 2030. That's an 8% annual growth rate while …
(2026-01-21). Green Bay, WI Residents Protest ICE Terror! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-21). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-21). Ending republican control will require overcoming the democratic leadership. nationofchange.org The last 12 months have shown that Donald Trump's party is bent on methodically inflicting vast cruelty and injustice while aiming to crush what's left of democracy and the rule of law.
(2026-01-21). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Tomoji Ohara: My heart will always be towards China. ecns.cn After Japan's surrender in 1945, more than 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese foster parents. They share a common name: Japanese "war orphans" in China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-21). DOGE Stole Private Social Security Data. Congress Must Investigate Now. commondreams.org The following is a statement from
(2026-01-21). Trump could lead his Board of Peace for life after leaving White House, US official says. scmp.com US President Donald Trump could still lead his proposed Board of Peace after he leaves the White House, a US official has said. | The chairmanship would be Trump's to hold until he resigns it, the official said on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity. A future US president could choose to appoint or designate the official US representative to the board, the official added.
(2026-01-21). PSG falter as Suarez leads Sporting to victory. tribune.com.pk 
Holders Paris St Germain slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Portuguese side Sporting on Tuesday, jeopardising their bid to qualify directly for the Champions League last 16 after Luis Suarez struck twice, netting the winner in the final minute. | Sporting went ahead through Suarez against the run of play in the second half, despite sustained pressure from PSG. | The French champions hit back quickly as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia levelled with a superb strike, appearing to salvage a point. | Suarez, however, struck again in the dying moments to snatch victory for Sporting, leaving both teams on 13 points and inside the top…
(2026-01-21). Thom Francis on Poetry , Creative writing , and Up to the Mic Radio segment. mediasanctuary.org Thom Francis has been producing for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine for a couple of years now. Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson sat down with Thom Francis to learn more about his love of poetry , how starting writing poetry and looks at what the future holds of Up Next at the Mic , a segment on Tuesday night…
(2026-01-21). UAW Region 4 Members to Join January 23, 2026 Stop ICE! March in Minneapolis! wibailoutpeople.org 
ICE OUT of Minneapolis General Strike on FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd! | UAW Region 4 Macalester Undergraduate Workers Union Local 5105 are joining other Unions, faith leaders and community organizations in the call to action. | No school, no work,no | shopping ! MUWU MEMBERS STAND TOGETHER TO GET ICE OUT OF OUR CITIES!
(2026-01-21). Same day Trump warns Iran against plots, his Presidential jet suffers unexplained electrical glitch. hindustantimes.com Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews after the crew detected a midair electrical issue, prompting Donald Trump to switch planes before flying on to Davos. The scare came just hours after he warned Iran against assassination plots, insisting his safety and schedule would remain unaffected.
(2026-01-21). Has US Fascism Moved From a Theoretical Debate Into an Urgent National Crisis? truthout.org "For the last decade, there's been a debate among people who don't like Donald Trump about whether he's a fascist," writes Michelle Goldberg in a January 2026 New York Times article. This rhetoric, which began during his first term, reached a fever pitch during the 2024 campaign when Hillary Clinton compared his Madison Square Garden rally to the infamous Nazi gathering held there in the 1930s. |
(2026-01-21). Minister assures strict adherence to quota for Baloch students. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday informed the Senate that there was no restriction or ban on admissions of Baloch students in Punjab's public sector universities. | Responding to a point raised by Senator Kamran Murtaza in the Senate, the minister said that a total of 3,850 Baloch students were currently enrolled in various universities across Punjab and that their quota remained fully intact. | He said the majority of these students were studying at Punjab University, Government College University, Bahauddin Zakariya University, the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, and other public s…
(2026-01-21). World to exceed 1.5 ∞C heating threshold, extreme urgency for fossil fuel phaseout in new report. nationofchange.org Current emissions trajectories mean the remaining "carbon budget" for a 50 percent chance of staying below 1.5 ∞C will likely be depleted by 2030.
(2026-01-21). S Korea's former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison. aljazeera.com Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.
(2026-01-21). Video: Israeli man sparks outrage for kicking stray cat. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) recently sparked outrage among animal rights activists after capturing an Israeli man kicking stray cats in public. Many social media users called for the arrest of the individuals responsible, accusing them of animal abuse. One video showed a man calling the stray cat, gently petting it, then standing up to kick it, in the Susya settlement in the West Bank on January 18.Caution: Disturbing footage below: Video: Israeli man sparks outrage for kicking stray cat: An Israeli settler was filmed kicking a cat for fun on January 18 in the illegal settlement o…
(2026-01-21). Pakistan warns India's Indus treaty move threatens water security. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has warned that India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty poses a serious threat to water security and regional stability, saying the landmark agreement remains legally binding and cannot be altered by one side alone. | The remarks were made by Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, at the Global Water Bankruptcy Policy Roundtable hosted by the Permanent Mission of Canada and the United Nations University on Tuesday. | Jadoon described India's decision as that of a country that deliberately weaponises water. He said Pakistan's position…
(2026-01-21). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-21). Minneapolis unity vs ICE terror. workers.org 
Minneapolitans have called a work stoppage for Jan. 23 with the theme of "ICE OUT of Minnesota/A Day of Truth and Freedom: No work, No school, No shopping." What led to this clarion call that has resonated so widely across the country? High school students at anti-ICE protest at state . . . |
(2026-01-21). Statewide Shutdown in Minnesota planned for Jan. 23 to expel ICE. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Responding to an invasion of their neighborhoods by thousands of ICE agents, a powerful coalition of labor, community, and faith organizations has mobilized for a statewide shutdown in Minnesota this Friday, January 23. Their main demand is that ICE must be completely removed from their neighborhoods, their workplaces, and their state. The unified and furious …
(2026-01-21). President Trump 'brought let them eat cake economics to Davos' with WEF speech — Oxfam. commondreams.org In response to President Trump's speech at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Nabil Ahmed, senior director of economic justice at Oxfam America, said: "President Trump brought 'let them eat cake' economics to Davos. This denialist address failed to acknowledge the material misery that so many Americans feel. In reality, the Trump administration's policies have helped create one of the most K-shaped economies in recent times, in which the wealthy and big corporations thrive while working families endure searing cuts and soaring costs."There is no evidence to suggest Trump's handful of so-called affordabili…
(2026-01-21). Former flight attendant posed as pilot for hundreds of free trips on US airlines. scmp.com A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from US airlines, authorities said. | Dallas Pokornik, 33, of Toronto, was arrested in Panama after being indicted on wire fraud charges in federal court in Hawaii last October. He pleaded not guilty Tuesday following his extradition.
(2026-01-21). (Statement) International call to strengthen antifascist and anti-imperialist action. links.org.au 
Over 230 prominent individuals from across all continents have signed an international appeal calling for intensified anti-fascist and anti-imperialist action and supporting the International Antifascist and Anti-imperialist Conference to be held in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
(2026-01-21). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-21). Chinese AI firms top 6,000 in 2025. ecns.cn China's artificial intelligence (AI) sector continued to gain momentum in 2025, with more than 6,000 related enterprises and the core industry expected to exceed 1.2 trillion yuan (about $168 billion), an official said Wednesday.
(2026-01-21). Once They Fed the World, Now American Farmers Are on the Brink, With Declining Federal Aid. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the United States' global exercise of power. But that link has been fraying since the end of the Cold War, and Trump's moves are just another big step. During World War II, the U.S. government tied agriculture to foreign policy by
(2026-01-21). Reactions to developments in northern Syria; Foreign Minister Fidan's remarks on the Türkiye relations; Reactions to the developments in Iran. uwidata.com Last week in Türkiye, developments in Syria topped the political agenda. Operations launched by the Syrian government against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which Ankara designates as a terrorist organization, were met with a positive response in the Turkish capital. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's remarks on the US, emphasizing alliance relations, was another major topic. …
(2026-01-21). Throwback to 2016: The online trend revealing dark turning point. haaretz.com It was the year Netanyahu began ceding the Israeli right to its most extreme elements, a year that shows how Israel stripped itself of any shred of restraint and responsibility, and which, from 2026, looks eerily recognizable…
(2026-01-21). KZN Treasury commits to support eMadlangeni bid for municipal reclassification. sanews.gov.za KZN Treasury commits to support eMadlangeni bid for municipal reclassification | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has committed to working with the eMadlangeni Local Municipality (ELM) to review its proposal for reclassification from an urban municipality to a rural one. | The move is aimed at strengthening its case for increased equitable share funding from National Treasury. | Rodgers made the commitment during a meeting with an ELM delegation led by Mayor Mzwakhe Buthelezi at the KwaZulu-Natal Treasury offices in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, 20 January 2025. | The MEC was accompanied by senior offici…
(2026-01-21). Service Employees President Verrett compares Trump to Hitler. peoplesworld.org 
BALTIMORE—For Service Employees President April Verrett, Donald Trump is a modern equivalent of some of the worst right-wing rulers the world has ever seen. Including Adolf Hitler. And Trump's also "in part, a puppet" of the white supremacist forces he's let loose, adds Verrett, the first African-American woman to head SEIU, one of the nation's …
(2026-01-21). "We Do Prefer Respect to Bullies" — Macron Delivers Europe's Bluntest Warning to Trump. thinktank.pk In a sharply worded address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered what many interpret as Europe's firmest public rebuke yet to US President Donald Trump. Without naming Trump directly, Macron declared: "We do prefer respect to bullies. And we do prefer rule of law …
(2026-01-21). Maharashtra TET Nov 2025 Result Declared: Where and How to Check. ummid.com MAHA TET November 2025 Result: The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in, the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2025.
(2026-01-21). Why what you 'feed' your engine matters. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | REBECCA NASSIWA | A car is rarely just a machine. For most of us, it is a daily partner, helping us to navigate early morning commutes, school runs, traffic jams, and the occasional long drive that offers a break from routine. We rely on it quietly and consistently, often without much thought, …
(2026-01-21). Call for urgent action to improve scholar transport safety. sanews.gov.za Call for urgent action to improve scholar transport safety | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for urgent and coordinated action to improve scholar transport safety following a tragic accident that claimed the lives of pupils travelling to school in Vanderbijlpark earlier this week. | Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, on Wednesday, the President said the loss of young lives has deeply affected the nation. | "We are immensely and deeply pained, and I'm glad that the Minister [of Basic Education] went to visit the families of the children…
(2026-01-21). Trump switches Air Force One after minor electrical issue. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump's Air Force One landed safely at Joint Base Andrews near Washington to change aircraft Tuesday (January 20) night after the crew on his initial flight identified "a minor electrical issue" shortly after takeoff. | The trip will continue on a new aircraft, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. | Trump is travelling to join other world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. | Air safety incidents involving the US president or vice president are rare, but not unprecedented. Air Force One aborted a landing due to bad weather while carrying President Barack Ob…
(2026-01-21). UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key: Important Notice to Read. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), while releasing the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key (Provisional), has also issued important notification with regard to raise objections.
(2026-01-21). Israel's Ben Gvir leads demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem. radiohc.cu Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. | Led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Israeli forces raided the compound at around 7 am local time and raised Israeli flags over the main building. "[This is] a historic day for sovereignty in Jerusalem," the minister said. | "Today, these terror supporters are being kicked out along with everything they built. This is what will be done to every terror supporter," he said. | Ben Gvir was accompanied by far-right deputy mayor of Jerusalem, Aryeh King. "God w…
(2026-01-21). The European project to create a "drone defense wall" as a symptom of the EU's fear of unmanned aerial vehicles. uwidata.com By Feyyaz Erkin E≈üli In recent months, European capitals have once again been discussing a large-scale defense project called the "European Initiative for Drone Protection" or, as it is more commonly referred to, the "drone wall". The initiative, proposed by the European Commission, envisions the creation of a multi-layered system for detecting and neutralizing UAVs …
(2026-01-21). Trump trolls Macron's appearance a day after being called 'crazy', says 'what the hell happened?'. hindustantimes.com At the DAVOS summit, Donald Trump mocked Emmanuel Macron's sunglasses during his own address to the World Economic Forum on Wednesday. Macron appeared in Davos on Tuesday wearing mirrored aviator sunglasses. Last week, he dismissed a visibly red eye as 'completely harmless' – and that it was the 'eye of the tiger' – as he spoke with troops at Istres air force base in France.
(2026-01-21). FAREWELL TO GRANDMOTHER SPRUCE. mediasanctuary.org 
Hello Friends, | It is with great sadness that we suddenly found ourselves in the position of saying goodbye to the tall spruce tree that welcomes in our neighbors and friends into the Sanctuary main space. This icon of the neighborhood could be seen from quite a distance and was the tallest tree around this part of Troy. This beautiful Norwegian Spruce tree is estimated to have been around 70 years old. | This parting was unexpected and sudden. During the installation of a new access ramp for the Sanctuary's front entrance, two significant roots were damaged. These roots were the tree's foundation, and the…
(2026-01-21). Donald Trump tries to woo Davos elites by targeting China directly, says US outpacing Beijing in growth. hindustantimes.com In his Davos speech, U.S. President Donald Trump sought to win over global business and political elites by directly targeting China. Trump claimed the United States is outpacing Beijing in economic growth, positioning America as the dominant force in the global economy while urging investors to back U.S. markets amid intensifying U.S.—China rivalry.
(2026-01-21). STOP Terrorizing Somali American Community! Seattle Ride Share Ed Mumin Speaks Out. indybay.org During MLK Day in Seattle Seattle Ride Share Ass. Ed Amed Mumin Spoke out against the terrorism by ICE of the Somali American community.
(2026-01-21). Fire guts Quetta shopping centre, 120 shops destroyed. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-21). Cuba recibe primer suministro de Aspirina fruto de cooperación con China. radiohc.cu Como parte de la estrategia para garantizar el acceso de la población a medicamentos esenciales, Cuba recibió el primer envío de Aspirina de 81 miligramos producido en la República Popular China mediante un proyecto de cooperación bilateral. | El fármaco, destinado a cubrir la demanda del Cuadro Básico de Medicamentos, es resultado de un proceso de evaluación y transferencia de tecnología realizado por el Centro para el Control Estatal de Medicamentos, Equipos y Dispositivos Médicos (Cecmed) entre los Laboratorios Medsol de Cuba y la planta de la empresa china Hubei C&C, en Wuhan. | Este hito consolida un modelo…
(2026-01-21). Cuba actualiza normativa contable y otorga beneficio fiscal para operaciones en el mercado cambiario. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial de Cuba publicó este lunes, 20 de enero, un paquete de medidas que actualizan el marco regulatorio para las operaciones con moneda extranjera y establecen un incentivo fiscal para las entidades que participen en el renovado mercado cambiario. Las resoluciones, emanadas del Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios (MFP), forman parte del proceso de reordenamiento monetario.
(2026-01-21). Turoperadores intercambian con ministro cubano de turismo. radiohc.cu 
Turoperadores cubanos radicados en España, sostuvieron hoy un encuentro con el ministro de Turismo, Juan Carlos García Granda, a propósito de Fitur Madrid que se inaugura este miércoles. | En el intercambio con el titular del sector en Cuba, se expusieron iniciativas y preocupaciones enfocadas en dar un nuevo impulso al destino de cara al año en curso y las expectativas en la Feria Internacional de Turismo (Fitur), en la que participan 161 países. | García Granda se mostró optimista después de concluir el 2025 con la estabilización de los abastecimientos en la red hotelera de la isla mayor de las Antillas, junto…
(2026-01-21). Un trabajo difícil y gratificante de una cubana en Trinidad y Tobago. radiohc.cu 
Para la enfermera Julia Martha Aballe Pijuan, trabajar como colaboradora cubana en Trinidad y Tobago ha sido todo un reto personal y profesional, porque debió adaptarse a escuchar otro idioma, vivir en otra cultura y compartir con personas diversas. | Ella es Licenciada en Enfermería, diplomada en urgencias médicas y cuidados intensivos, especialista de 1er grado en enfermería comunita…
(2026-01-21). Simposio de Comunicación Social reúne a expertos en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Con la noticia de la aprobación del nuevo nombre del Centro de Lingàºística Aplicada, que a partir de ahora llevará la denominación de Vitelio Ruiz Hernández y Eloína Miyares Bermúdez en honor a sus fundadores, comenzó este martes en Santiago de Cuba, el XIX Simposio Internacional de Comunicación Social, uno de los encuentros académicos más relevantes del país en el ámbito de las ciencias sociales y humanísticas. | La apertura reunió a destacadas autoridades y representantes institucionales como Annia Poblador, miembro del Buró del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba; José Alejandro Zapata, deleg…
(2026-01-21). Presidente de Cuba sostiene encuentro con ministro del Interior de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Migue Díaz-Canel, sostuvo este martes en el Palacio de la Revolución un fraternal encuentro con Vladimir Alexandorovich Kolokoltsev, ministro del Interior de Rusia, quien se encuentra en la isla caribeña en visita oficial. | De ´enorme significación por el momento en que se hace ª, calificó Díaz-Canel la visita del también General de la Policía y la delegación que lo acompaña. | Por su parte el alto militar de la Federación de Rusia expresó su satisfacción por estar nuevamente en Cuba, donde tiene amigos…
(2026-01-21). Díaz-Canel sostuvo encuentro con el ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia. cubadebate.cu De "una enorme significación" por "el momento en que se hace", calificó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, la visita del General de la Policía Vladimir Alexandorovich Kolokoltsev, ministro del Interior de Rusia, y la delegación que lo acompaña.
(2026-01-21). Cuba rechaza enérgicamente imagen anexionista que la incluye como parte de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Una imagen difundida este martes en redes sociales, que mediante inteligencia artificial pretende mostrar a Cuba como parte del territorio de Estados Unidos, ha provocado una inmediata y unánime condena en la Isla, siendo calificada como una ofensa a la historia, los mártires y la bandera nacional. Usuarios cubanos en plataformas como Facebook expresaron su indignación, con mensajes que reafirman la independencia y soberanía de la nación caribeña. Ana Simón comentó: ´anexionismo de nadie, Cuba es y será libre e independiente ª, mientras que Crespo Baquero Yuniasky señaló: ´insulta ver a este patá…
(2026-01-21). Raúl recibió al Ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz recibió este martes al Ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia, General de la Policía Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | En el encuentro intercambiaron sobre las excelentes relaciones bilaterales entre la Federación de Rusia y la República de Cuba y la permanente voluntad de fortalecerlas. En este contexto, el General de Ejército trasladó afectuosos saludos al Presidente Vladimir Putin. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | Participaron además del distinguido visitante, Víctor Koronelli, embajador de Rusia en Cuba, y otros miembros de l…
(2026-01-21). Postemporada en Cuba: Holguín e Industriales toman la delantera. cubadebate.cu Cachorros de Holguín e Industriales de La Habana se robaron este martes la arrancada en la postemporada del béisbol cubano, al vencer en sus respectivos duelos de cuartos de final. La tropa nororiental, atrincherada en su cuartel general del Calixto García, batió 6-3 a los Cazadores de Artemisa, mientras los Industriales doblegaron 4-2 a los Huracanes de Mayabeque.
(2026-01-21). Avión presidencial de Trump sufre "problema eléctrico" al viajar a Davos. cubadebate.cu El avión de presidencia Air Force One donde viaja el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump junto a su equipo tuvo que regresar de emergencia a pocos minutos de su despegue luego de que la aeronave presentara "problemas técnicos menor".
(2026-01-21). Nuevo accidente de tren en España deja un muerto y 15 heridos. cubadebate.cu Apenas 48 horas después del trágico accidente ferroviario ocurrido en Adamuz, un nuevo siniestro volvió a sacudir al sistema ferroviario español. La noche de este martes falleció el conductor de un tren de Rodalies de la línea R4, luego de que el convoy descarrilara tras chocar contra un muro de contención que cayó sobre las vías a la altura del municipio de Gelida, en la provincia de Barcelona.
(2026-01-21). ONU exige a Israel fin de agresiones contra sus organismos. radiohc.cu El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, exigió este martes a Israel detener de inmediato la demolición del complejo de la Agencia para los Refugiados de Palestina en Oriente Próximo -Unrwa-, en la zona ocupada de Jerusalén Este. | En un comunicado difundido por el portavoz adjunto Farhan Haq, el titular de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) denunció las acciones de las fuerzas israelíes y demandó que sea devuelto y restaurado el complejo Sheikh Jarrah, así como otras instalaciones de la Unrwa. | Además, recordó que ese lugar es una sede de la ONU por lo cual es inviolable y no puede ser somet…
(2026-01-21). Recibió Raúl al ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz recibió en la tarde de este martes al Ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia, General de la Policía Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev.
(2026-01-21). Raúl recibió al Ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia. radiohc.cu El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz recibió este martes al Ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia, General de la Policía Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | En el encuentro intercambiaron sobre las excelentes relaciones bilaterales entre la Federación de Rusia y la República de Cuba y la permanente voluntad de fortalecerlas. En este contexto, el General de Ejército trasladó afectuosos saludos al Presidente Vladimir Putin. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | Participaron además del distinguido visitante, Víctor Koronelli, embajador de Rusia en Cuba, y otros miembros de l…
(2026-01-21). La Ley de la Selva en cada parada: øQuiénes son los buquenques? cubadebate.cu Llevan consigo un banco como si fuera una herramienta de trabajo, y en efecto lo es: no son pocas las horas que dedican a extorsionar e imponer su dominio. A veces, mientras espero, los observo y analizo, y aunque resulte absurdo, algunos se creen auténticos "mesías salvadores", organizándolo todo como en El Señor de las Moscas, —la icónica novela de William Golding— donde un poder improvisado se disfraza de orden mientras se sostiene únicamente en la fuerza.
(2026-01-21). Cooperación estratégica entre Cuba y Rusia. radiohc.cu Cuba y Rusia llevan a la práctica acuerdos suscritos, en provecho mutuo, para cuyo objetivo ambos países intercambian visitas de altos funcionarios y expertos. | Por estos días permanece en La Habana el ministro ruso del Interior, Vladímir Kolokóltsev, quien aborda el fortalecimiento de la cooperación en seguridad pública, combate al crimen transnacional e intercambio de experiencias técnicas. | En noviembre último desarrolló una agenda de trabajo en el país euroasiático el secretario de organización del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda. | Se trata de expresiones del interés por ampliar los nexos,…
(2026-01-21). Cuba pone en vigor resolución que otorga validez internacional a documentos notariales y certificaciones digitales. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Justicia de Cuba (Minjus) puso en vigor la Resolución 284/2025, que confiere validez internacional a documentos notariales y certificaciones públicas en formato digital. Según informó el organismo a través de su perfil en Facebook, la normativa incluye copias electrónicas de documentos notariales y certificaciones emitidas por los Registros Civil, de la Propiedad, Mercantil y otros, cada uno portando la firma electrónica certificada del notario o registrador correspondiente. | La autenticidad de estos documentos digitales podrá verificarse mediante un código QR o un PIN específico en el sitio web…
(2026-01-21). Cuba pone en vigor resolución que otorga validez internacional a documentos notariales y certificaciones digitales. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Justicia de Cuba (Minjus) puso en vigor la Resolución 284/2025, que confiere validez internacional a documentos notariales y certificaciones públicas en formato digital. Según informó el organismo a través de su perfil en Facebook, la normativa incluye copias electrónicas de documentos notariales y certificaciones emitidas por los Registros Civil, de la Propiedad, Mercantil y otros, cada uno portando la firma electrónica certificada del notario o registrador correspondiente. | La autenticidad de estos documentos digitales podrá verificarse mediante un código QR o un PIN específico en el sitio web…
(2026-01-21). Recibió Raúl al ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz recibió en la tarde de este martes al Ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia, General de la Policía Vladimir Alexandrovich Kolokoltsev.
(2026-01-21). Aprueba Xi Jinping nueva ronda de ayuda de China a Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de la República Popular China y secretario general del Partido Comunista de China, Xi Jinping, aprobó una nueva ronda de ayuda a Cuba que incluye una asistencia financiera emergente valorada en 80 millones de dólares, para la adquisición de equipamiento eléctrico y otras necesidades urgentes que tiene el país, así como un donativo de 60 000 toneladas de arroz. | Así lo informó el embajador de la hermana nación asiática en Cuba, Hua Xin, al primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, quien lo recibió en la tarde de este martes en el Palac…
(2026-01-21). Ascesa e declino del petrodollaro (Parte I). strategic-culture.su Come il mondo è diventato dipendente dall'America | Segue nostro Nell'agosto del 1969, un rapporto redatto dagli specialisti della Cia
(2026-01-21). 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.
(2026-01-21). Sunday 1/25: Baked Goods Not Bombs. indybay.org Colusa Center, Kensignton…
(2026-01-21). Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally past Nuggets. aljazeera.com LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.