counterpunch.org (2026-01-06). Venezuela and Congress's Duty to Act
And the ultimate question they raise is: will his blatantly illegal violation of U.S. and international law finally result in the impeachment and removal of Trump from the White House or the 2026 mid-term elections lead to an end of his destructive control of the U.S. government.
(2026-01-06). As Washington Targets Venezuela, Israeli Forces Kill Children in Gaza and Lebanon. scheerpost.com Posted By Joshua Scheer From Common Dreams an article reports that Israel has continued military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, which critics describe as violations of an existing ceasefire and part of a devastating, U.S.‚Äëbacked campaign following the October 2023 Hamas‚ÄëIsrael conflict. Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed civilians, including children, and humanitarian observers say …
(2026-01-06). Netanyahu's 2nd hint of Iran war in 2 days: Israel wants to repeat Maduro capture Op on Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and US President Donald Trump have agreed that Iran will not be allowed to renew its nuclear programme. Speaking at the Knesset following their late-December meeting, Netanyahu said Israel would also prevent Iran from rebuilding its ballistic missile industry and called for the removal of all enriched uranium and strict monitoring of nuclear facilities. He added that Israel supports the Iranian people's aspirations for freedom, suggesting a decisive moment could be approaching. Netanyahu met Trump in Florida on December 29 to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Iran.
(2026-01-06). Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of President Nicolás Maduro, January 5, 2026 Speech. wibailoutpeople.org During the parliamentary session, Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra, son of President Nicolás Maduro, delivered a powerful and heartfelt speech. He stated that the historical and sovereign identity of the Venezuelan people will prevail against external aggression, adding, "If the United States government is Monroe, we are Simón Bolívar," while reiterating that his father is a …
(2026-01-06). Gunfire heard in Caracas, Venezuela's capital. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Local media reported gunfire in the vicinity of Venezuela's presidential palace.
(2026-01-06). Statement on Venezuela from International Forum for Peace / Declaración Sobre Venezuela FIP. worldbeyondwar.org 
By INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR PEACE 2025, World BEYOND War, January 5, 2026 | Español Abajo | The International Forum for Peace raises its firm voice of condemnation against the military aggression carried out by the government of the United States, which deliberately, illegally, and unilaterally has attacked several areas of the country through airstrikes conducted by its air force. | This grave act constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and of the United Nations Democratic Charter, in its Articles 1 and 2, which prohibit the use of force against territorial integrity. Today, the United States ha…
(2026-01-06). Republicans Vs Democrats spar after Rubio briefs Congress on Trump's Venezuela move, Maduro capture. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed Congress on the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela, triggering sharp divisions on Capitol Hill. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the administration's plans as vague and warned against regime change, while House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the operation as a victory following the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Lawmakers debated compliance with the War Powers Act as Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York court.
newrepublic.com (2026-01-06). Trump's DOJ Quietly Changes Crucial Detail in Charges Against MaduroPresident Donald Trump's Department of Justice quietly removed references to a fictional drug cartel led by Nicolás Maduro from its newest indictment of the kidnapped Venezuelan president.
(2026-01-06). The Uncomfortable Truth Venezuela Crisis Reflects. ummid.com Venezuela's crisis reflects an uncomfortable truth of global politics: As long as the earth hides immense wealth beneath its surface, power struggles above it will rarely be peaceful.
(2026-01-06). UN condemns US aggression against Venezuela. plenglish.com Geneva, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The United States' military intervention threatens Venezuela's sovereignty, the UN Charter, and international security, asserted Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, today.
(2026-01-06). Trump's Venezuela move: Bid to curb Putin's influence in US' backyard? What Russia may do next. hindustantimes.com Russia has reacted sharply to the dramatic capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by the United States, calling it a direct challenge to the balance of power in Latin America. The move has created a major geopolitical dilemma for Russian President Vladimir Putin, as analysts view Maduro's removal as a strategic effort by Washington to curb Russian and Chinese influence in South America. With deep military, energy, and intelligence ties between Moscow and Caracas now under threat—and Russia constrained by the war in Ukraine—experts say the episode could significantly reshape regional power dynamic…
(2026-01-06). Delcy Rodríguez Sworn in as Venezuela's Acting President Following US Military Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez assumes the temporary role following a January 3 ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court. The court appointed her to the position whil…
(2026-01-06). US is not at war with Venezuela, Trump claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — After bombing Venezuela and kidnapping the Venezuelan president and his wife, Donald Trump claimed that Washington is not at war with Caracas.
(2026-01-06). Delcy Rodríguez Sworn in as Venezuela's Acting President Following US Military Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez assumes the temporary role following a January 3 ruling by the Venezuelan Supreme Court. The court appointed her to the position whil…
(2026-01-06). 'Dad, I tell you…':Maduro's son's message on camera after Venezuela President's capture by US | Trump. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan lawmaker Nicolás Maduro Guerra broke down emotionally during a National Assembly session in Caracas as he addressed the capture of his father, former President Nicolás Maduro, and first lady Cilia Flores by US forces. Speaking at the swearing-in of the new National Assembly for the 2026—2031 term, Maduro Guerra pledged loyalty to Venezuela's leadership, expressed unwavering support for interim President Delcy Rodríguez, and called for the release of what he described as "kidnapped leaders." His remarks came the same day Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court, pleading not guilty to drug and…
(2026-01-06). Maduro Flores Plead Not Guilty in US Court. consortiumnews.com Maduro described himself as a prisoner of war and said he remains Venezuela's president. The next hearing is scheduled for March. By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called himself a "prisoner of war" while pleading not guilty…
(2026-01-06). Uganda Condemns US Attack on Venezuela, Citing Violation of International Law. plusnews.ug 
Uganda, in its capacity as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), has condemned what it described as an act of aggression by the United States against Venezuela, following military action that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Delivering a statement to the United Nations Security Council on behalf of NAM, Uganda accused …
(2026-01-06). President Maduro Before New York Court: 'I am President of Venezuela and I Consider Myself a Prisoner of War'. orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first public statements before a New York court following his abduction by US military special forces in an attack carried out on Venezuelan territory two days prior. President Maduro declared himself a "prisoner of war" and categorically rejected the charges against him, reaffirming his status as the legitimate president of Venezuela. | "I am the president of Venezuela, and I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was kidnapped in my home in Caracas," the Venezuelan president declared before the judge, describing the circumstances of his detention as a milita…
(2026-01-06). Major US outlets withheld reporting on Trump-approved Venezuela raid. nationofchange.org Semafor reports leading newsrooms delayed publication after warnings that coverage could endanger U.S. troops.
(2026-01-06). Donroe Doctrine: Trump Attack on Venezuela Is Part of Imperial Plan To Impose US Hegemony in Latin America. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Ben Norton / The United States has launched a full-frontal attack not only against Venezuela, but against all of Latin America — and eve…
(2026-01-06). Trump threatens Cuba, Havana stands with Venezuela & warns of dangerous precedent for Latin America. hindustantimes.com Cuba strongly condemned US military action against Venezuela during a heated United Nations Security Council session, calling it a criminal act and a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Cuba's UN representative described the operation as cowardly aggression and a dangerous escalation of long-standing pressure on Venezuela. The remarks followed US strikes and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, prompting Caracas to declare a national emergency. While Washington insisted the move was a law enforcement operation, Russia, China, Colombia, and African nations voiced serious concerns. The incident t…
(2026-01-06). Panama: Broad ront for Democracy Party decries US attack on Venezuela. plenglish.com Panama City, January 6 (Prensa Latina) The Broad Front for Democracy (FAD) party—which brings together various leftist forces in Panama—rejected the United States' aggression against Venezuela on January 3.
(2026-01-06). The Americas Will Never Be the Same Season 2, Ep. 2. nacla.org 
Early on January 3, the U.S. government invaded Venezuela and took President Maduro into custody. It marked the first time the United States used its own military to invade a South American country.
(2026-01-06). One in three Americans back US strike on Venezuela: Reuters poll. geo.tv 
Demonstrators hold placards during a protest against US strikes against Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in London, Britain, January 5, 2026. — ReutersOnly 11% of Democrats, 23% of independents support US strike.Around 43% of Republicans…
(2026-01-06). Venezuela In the Crosshairs Webinars January 6, 8 and 13, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Starting Tuesday, January 6, Just World Educational (JWE) will be co-presenting along with the Task Force for the Americas (TFA), the U.S. Peace Council (USPC), CODEPINK, Veterans For Peace, and the Nicaragua Solidarity Coalition, a super-timely webinar series, Venezuela in Washington's Crosshairs: Breaking the Information Blockade. The three webinars will be presented on January 6, …
(2026-01-06). Venezuela urges action from the United Nations Security Council following illegal U.S. attacks. radiohc.cu Venezuelan UN ambassador Samuel Moncada on Monday requested action from the Security Council following U.S. strikes against his country over the weekend. | "Venezuela urges the Security Council to fully assume its responsibility and act in accordance with the mandate conferred on it by the UN Charter," Moncada told an emergency meeting of the council.In that regard, we request that the government of the United States of America be demanded to fully respect the immunities of (Venezuelan) President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, as well as their immediate release and safe return to Venezuela." | Maduro…
(2026-01-06). Join the January 25, 2026 International Online Rally to Stop the War on Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-06). Trump gets big shock: US oil companies say 'no' to Venezuela takeover plan, refuse to spend cash. hindustantimes.com Trump hints US taxpayers may ultimately reimburse Chevron, ExxonMobil and others for rebuilding Venezuela's crippled oil industry after Maduro's capture. With companies demanding long‚Äëterm stability before investing and Venezuela sitting on the world's largest oil reserves.
(2026-01-06). SA condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council. sanews.gov.za SA condemns US military action against Venezuela at UN Security Council | The unilateral military strikes conducted by the United States against Venezuela, along with the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse from Venezuelan territory for transfer to the United States, constitute a blatant violation of Venezuela's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence. | South Africa made this assertion during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting focused on the situation in Venezuela. The statement was delivered by Jonathan Passmoor, South Africa's Acting Deputy Permanent Representative to…
(2026-01-06). Coast to coast U.S. protests say 'No blood for oil!' — Release Maduro now! workers.org 
Just 12 hours after the U.S. violently violated Venezuela's sovereignty and kidnapped democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro and spouse Cilia Flores on Jan. 3, protesters filled the streets of at least 100 cities in the U.S. and around the globe. More actions were scheduled for Jan. 4 and 5 and . . . |
(2026-01-06). The Moral Bankruptcy of the West Can No Longer Be Ignored. counterpunch.org 
After months of thinly veiled threats, disregard for international law, and the brutal murder of fishermen in the Caribbean Sea, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio have achieved what they set out to do — what many on the Left had been warning about for months. On January 3, the US bombed sites across Venezuela and
(2026-01-06). Mexico exposes Washington's double standards after US forces grab Maduro, 150 jets bomb Venezuela. hindustantimes.com Mexico strongly criticized regime change efforts by external actors during a United Nations Security Council meeting, warning that such actions violate international law and historically worsen conflicts. Mexico's UN representative Hector Vasconcelos stated that foreign –≤–º–µ—à–∞—Ç–µ–ª—å—Å—Ç–≤–æ undermines political stability and social cohesion. The remarks followed a US military operation in Venezuela, during which President Nicolas Maduro was detained on narcot…
(2026-01-06). UNAC: Stop the War on Venezuela! Free Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Cicila Flores! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Stop the War on Venezuela! Defend Venezuela's Sovereignty! Free Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Stay in the streets 1/4/2025 Click HERE to View Emergency Actions Jan 3 & 4, and HERE to see Continuing Actions.Click HERE to View and Endorse this Call, and HERE to REGISTER your action.Click HERE for educational and practical resources on Venezuela More than 100 actions have taken place in …
(2026-01-06). Outrage as US strikes Venezuela, takes President into custody. ummid.com The United States military early in the morning Saturday (January 03, 2026) conducted airstrikes on various locations in Venezuela and took into custody President Nicolas Maduro sparking a global outrage.
(2026-01-06). Naked Imperialism in Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Trump has never been a peace president or a principled opponent of aggressive war and imperial looting. His crude rhetoric, with its open acknowledgement of Venezuela's oil riches, merely removes the polite, decorous language we've come to expect from our political figureheads. The U.S. government is not pursuing a new logic or discarding old values. It is reinstating our political-economic system's commitment to imperialism and extraction, only without any pretense to humanitarian motivations or democracy-building. If the past several years have taught us anything politically, it is that the old categories of id…
(2026-01-06). South Africa condemns US kidnapping of President Maduro. plenglish.com Pretoria, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The United African Transformation Party (UAT) of South Africa today denounced that the US military forces kidnapping of the Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, blatantly violate international law.
(2026-01-06). Cuba Reports 32 Military Deaths in US Operation in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Cuba confirms the deaths of 32 of its military personnel during a US operation in Venezuela that led to the detention of President Nicolás | Cuba confirmed on Sunday that 32 of its military personnel were killed during a United States operation in Venezuela that resulted in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro, describing the events as a direct military attack carried out on Venezuelan territory. | In an official statement broadcast on national television, the Cuban government said the fatalities occurred during direct combat with US forces and as a result of bombings targeting facilities in Caracas. Accord…
(2026-01-06). Cuba honors 32 soldiers killed in aggression against Venezuela. plenglish.com 
Havana, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba today honors the 32 fighters killed during the military aggression perpetrated by the United States against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the morning of January 3.
newrepublic.com (2026-01-06). Nobel Winner Offers to Give Trump Her Prize After He Rejected Her
In a seemingly desperate bid to regain favor with the U.S. president, the 2025 recipient of the prestigious honor'Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado'offered to give her medal to Trump after he announced he would not back her to run the country she's fought to reclaim.
english.palinfo.com (2026-01-05). UNRWA: 12,000 Palestinian children forcibly displaced in West Bank The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has reported that over 12,000 Palestinian children are experiencing forced displacement in the occupied West Bank due to the ongoing Israeli assault on the northern governorates.
morningstaronline.co.uk (2026-01-05). Narcissism, nepotism and insatiable greed: Trump's horrific new world order Trump's Venezuela "coup" along with his fake peace deals, including the latest in the Congo, are motivated by personal gain and self-aggrandisement
globaltimes.cn (2026-01-04). US hegemonic acts seriously violate intl law, Venezuela's sovereignty: Chinese FM on US military strikes on Venezuela
diem25.org (2026-01-06). Jeffrey Sachs on Venezuela: The US' illegal force and coercive regime changeSpeaking not as a partisan of any government but as a defender of international law, Sachs delivered a forceful indictment of unilateral coercive measures, regime-change operations, and the erosion of the UN Charter itself.
obrag.org (2026-01-05). Well, So Much for the U.S. Military Refusing to Follow Illegal Orders – OB Rag I guess we can now relax over any concerns that our military men and women wouldn't follow illegal orders. For, the invasion of a sovereign country and the illegal abduction of its leader without Congressional approval (or even notice) by our army and navy are clearly illegal and against the Constitution.
Apparently, our boys and girls wearing US uniforms didn't stop their actions in this attack against US and international law.
theconversation.com (2026-01-05). Trump's intervention in Venezuela: the 3 warnings for the worldBut the US hasn't tried to justify its strikes with international law. Instead, the Trump administration is using domestic laws to ignore global rules entirely. It's a new strategy, but one with no international legal basis, regardless of how you slice it.
denver7.com (2026-01-05). Airspace shutdown, following U.S. military strikes on Venezuela, leaves Denver travelers stranded, extra costsA Denver couple said they spent $4,000 on extra hotel costs after their Caribbean flight was cancelled due to airspace restrictions.This is occurring throughout the Caribbean
(2026-01-06). Trump US oil-igarchy want to 'run Venezuela.' How is Latin America responding? therealnews.com 
In the early, pre-dawn hours of Saturday, Jan. 3, the US invaded and bombed the sovereign country of Venezuela, and kidnapped Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro and the First Lady of Venezuela, Cilia Flores. This is the first time the United States has used its own military to invade a South American country, and President Trump made the purpose of the invasion very clear: oil. What will happen to Venezuela's government now? What will be the geopolitical fallout in the Western Hemisphere from this stunning act of imperial intervention? How does this period of US intervention in Latin America compare to pr… Podcast,Trump,venezuela,Venezuela
(2026-01-06). Hakeem Jeffries exposes Trump's war against 'Narco-Terror' claim; 'Ex-Honduras President pardoned…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has accused President Donald Trump of carrying out an unauthorized military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro. Jeffries said the action bypassed Congress, misled the public by being framed as a counter-narcotics operation, and risked dragging the United States into another foreign war. The remarks came hours after Maduro and his wife pleaded not guilty to drug and weapons charges in a New York court, as Democrats demand answers on the legality and future implications of the operation.
(2026-01-06). The List of Countries Trump Is Threatening With War Keeps Growing. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump, the self-proclaimed "Peace President," detonated his own America First campaign promise of "no new wars" over the weekend with an The U.S. military attacked Venezuela early Saturday morning, abducting its leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who now face narco-terrorism charges in a New York federal court. Eighty Venezuelan and Cuban citizens were killed by U.S. gunfire and ai…
(2026-01-06). "We Have a Thug as President" : Jeffrey Sachs Says Trump's Venezuela Operation Pushes World Closer to WWIII. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer In a wide‚Äëranging interview, economist and author Jeffrey Sachs with Danny Haiphong offers a stark assessment of the U.S. military operation in Venezuela — including the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and reported airstrikes that killed dozens. Sachs characterizes the operation as "brazen, illegal, and extraordinarily dangerous," arguing that it reflects …
(2026-01-06). Veterans for Peace Statements About Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org VFP Statement Veterans For Peace released December 18, 2025, condemning illegal war on Venezuela: Veterans demand the withdrawal of U.S. armada from the Caribbean and call on military personnel to refuse illegal orders. And another piece shared in our last eNews, the December 17 article by VFP Advisory Board member Marjorie Cohn explaining how U.S. armed …
(2026-01-06). Colombia emphasizes aggression against Venezuela is for hydrocarbons. plenglish.com Bogota, January 6 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio reiterated her country's condemnation of the armed aggression perpetrated against Venezuela by the United States and asserted that the motive for the hostility revolves around oil reserves.
(2026-01-06). Briefing To UN Security Council On US Aggression Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org The issue before the Council today is not the character of the government of Venezuela. | The issue is whether any Member State—by force, coercion, or economic strangulation—has the right to determine Venezuela's political future or to exercise control over its affairs. | This question goes directly to Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. | The Council must decide whether that prohibition is to be upheld or abandoned. | Abandoning it would carry consequences of the gravest kind.
(2026-01-06). Trump: U.S. taxpayers will 'reimburse' corporations' costs of stealing Venezuelan oil. peoplesworld.org 
A month before the U.S. military kidnapped Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump told American oil executives: "Get ready." They should start preparing, he informed them, because big changes were coming to Venezuela, home of the world's largest known oil reserves. Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress, who have the constitutional power over war, were completely shut …
(2026-01-06). Sleepless Again: Or What the World of Yesterday Says About Trump's Attack on Venezuela and the World of Today. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-06). International labor movement condemns U.S. aggression against Venezuela. cpusa.org 
In the face of escalating U.S. military action against Venezuela, including the From every corner of the world, the international labor movement is condemning the actions of U.S. imperialism and the Trump administration. They are calling for an immediate end to interventions in Venezuela, the release of the Maduros, as well as upholding the right of nationa…
(2026-01-06). What comes next in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su Maybe it will come off, but the plan is far from clear. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | –ùysteria is the enemy. T…
(2026-01-06). Trump Attack On Venezuela Is Part Of Imperial 'Donroe Doctrine'. popularresistance.org The United States has launched a full-frontal attack not only against Venezuela, but against all of Latin America — and even against the basic concept of sovereignty. | Donald Trump ordered the US military on January 3 to bomb Venezuela, to kidnap its constitutional President Nicolás Maduro, and to send him to New York to be subjected to a show trial on politically motivated charges. | This brazen assault on Venezuela is part of a larger US imperialist offensive in Latin America as a whole. The Trump administration has openly invoked the 202-year-old colonial Monroe Doctrine, and has updated it for the 21st…
(2026-01-06). Trump says he'll unleash Venezuela's oil. But who wants it? grist.org 
Shortly after launching a dramatic raid in which U.S. forces abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump justified the action with a promise to revive Venezuela's moribund oil industry. The country has by far the largest claimed reserves of crude oil in the world, accounting for almost a fifth of the world's remaining known crude oil, but its production has plummeted under Maduro, who has ruled the country since 2013. | "We're going to have our very large United States oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infr…
(2026-01-06). Top 5 Mistakes Bush Made in Iraq That Trump Is Making in Venezuela. portside.org Top 5 Mistakes Bush Made in Iraq That Trump Is Making in Venezuela |
(2026-01-06). Report: Major outlets informed of plan to abduct Maduro, but withheld reporting. therealnews.com 
This story was originally published on Major American news outlets were informed of the Trump administration's plan to bombard Venezuela and abduct its president ahead of the operation early Saturday morning, but withheld their reporting on the operation to protect the mil…
(2026-01-06). As Trump Expands Imperial Aggression in Venezuela, Corporate Media Falls in Line. truthout.org I watched the January 3rd nightly coverage on CBS and NBC of the U.S. assault on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and what I witnessed was not journalism but the choreography of propaganda. CBS, in particular, offered thirty uninterrupted minutes of state-sanctioned fantasy, anchored by a fawning interview with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth… |
(2026-01-06). Cuban ambassador honors the 32 soldiers killed in Venezuela. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Ecuador paid tribute today to the 32 fighters from the island who faced the US military aggression against Venezuela last Saturday morning.
(2026-01-06). Universidad cubana del deporte reafirma apoyo incondicional a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu En acto de solidaridad con Venezuela, se acusó a EE.UU. de imponer su agenda de dominación y hegemonía con acciones que desprecian el orden jurídico internacional y buscan "amedrentar y avasallar" a Gobiernos y pueblos. "Los fascistas se quitaron la careta, inventan pretextos y acuden a la amenaza y la agresión para apoderarse de los recursos de una nación", dijo uno de los oradores, mientras otros advertían que mañana puede ser otro el país agredido.
(2026-01-06). Diferentes voces honran a cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista del Ecuador (PCE) expresó este lunes su solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba y las familias de los 32 combatientes del país caribeño caídos durante la agresión de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela. | En un comunicado la organización, que repudió el ataque de Washington a Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, se sumó al dolor nacional del pueblo cubano. | "Alzamos nuestras banderas y decimos un hasta pronto a nuestros valientes 32 combatientes, cuyo honor y lealtad marcan el camino a seguir de nuestros pueblos y sus milicias", apuntó el texto. | Por su parte, los copre…
(2026-01-06). Diferentes voces honran a cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista del Ecuador (PCE) expresó este lunes su solidaridad con el pueblo de Cuba y las familias de los 32 combatientes del país caribeño caídos durante la agresión de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela. | En un comunicado la organización, que repudió el ataque de Washington a Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, se sumó al dolor nacional del pueblo cubano. | "Alzamos nuestras banderas y decimos un hasta pronto a nuestros valientes 32 combatientes, cuyo honor y lealtad marcan el camino a seguir de nuestros pueblos y sus milicias", apuntó el texto. | Por su parte, los copre…
(2026-01-06). China rechaza juicio a Maduro: grave violación a soberanía venezolana. radiohc.cu China condenó hoy el juicio en Estados Unidos del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, lo cual catalogó como grave violación a la soberanía de Venezuela y la estabilidad de las relaciones internacionales. | La portavoz de la cancillería Mao Ning pidió nuevamente a Washington que libere de inmediato a ambos y garantice su seguridad personal. | ´Ningún país puede anteponer sus propias normas internas al derecho internacional ª, subrayó la vocera. | El presidente Nicolás Maduro se declaró este lunes como ´un hombre inocente ª de los cargos de narcotráfico que la Administración de Donald Trump…
(2026-01-06). China rechaza juicio a Maduro: grave violación a soberanía venezolana. radiohc.cu China condenó hoy el juicio en Estados Unidos del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, lo cual catalogó como grave violación a la soberanía de Venezuela y la estabilidad de las relaciones internacionales. | La portavoz de la cancillería Mao Ning pidió nuevamente a Washington que libere de inmediato a ambos y garantice su seguridad personal. | ´Ningún país puede anteponer sus propias normas internas al derecho internacional ª, subrayó la vocera. | El presidente Nicolás Maduro se declaró este lunes como ´un hombre inocente ª de los cargos de narcotráfico que la Administración de Donald Trump…
(2026-01-06). Gran representación de cienfuegueros en Tribuna Antiimperialista gritaron Abajo el Imperialismo. radiohc.cu Los corazones de una gran representación del cubano pueblo de Cienfuegos se unieron por la Soberanía de América Latina y de la hermana República de Venezuela agredida militarmente por el gobierno estadounidense y el secuestro ilegal del Presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores. | En la Tribuna Antiimperialista efectuada frente a la Emisora Provincial Radio Ciudad del Mar y el Malecón de la Perla del Sur resonaron los gritos de Abajo el Imperialismo. | Armando Carranza Valladares, Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido en las palabras centrales exhortó al pueblo de Venezuela a mantenerse fir…
(2026-01-06). Parlamentarios de Latinoamérica rechazan agresión de EE.UU. a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Congresistas latinoamericanos promueven hoy una declaración parlamentaria multinacional de condena a la agresión de Estados Unidos a Venezuela, el secuestro de su legítimo presidente, Nicolás Maduro, exigen su liberación y que Washington respete la ley internacional. | Titulada "En defensa de la soberanía de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, del Derecho Internacional y de la paz regional", los legisladores convocan a todos los parlamentarios de la región y el mundo a rubricarla. | Y enfatizan: Parlamentarios de Latinoamérica, el Caribe y el Mundo condenamos de manera enfática los bombardeos perpetrados contr…
(2026-01-06). UN Condemnation of US' Invasion of Panama Decades Ago Did Nothing. Little Has Changed Since. passblue.com 
"The position of the UN for the last 45 years is that we always regret the use of force," said Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, the fifth United Nations secretary-general, after the United States under President George H.W. Bush invaded Panama in 1989. More than three decades and three UN leaders later, António Guterres, the chief …
(2026-01-06). Nicolás Maduro: Soy inocente, sigo siendo el presidente de Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
´Soy inocente, no soy culpable ª, ´sigo siendo presidente de mi país ª, expresó este lunes en su primera comparecencia en una corte de Nueva York, Nicolás Maduro, secuestrado por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos durante un ataque a Venezuela. | Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores, se declararon no culpables de cargos federales de narcotráfico y posesión de armas, apenas 48 horas después de que equipos militares especiales del Ejército de Estados Unidos, en violación de la soberanía de Venezuela, los extrajeran por la fuerza y los trasladaran a Nueva York para ser procesados. | Ambos comparecieron…
(2026-01-06). In Venezuela è stata decretata la morte del diritto internazionale. strategic-culture.su Dopo mesi di escalation nel Mar dei Caraibi, Washington ha abbandonato ogni maschera: uso della forza, bombardamenti, sequestro del capo dello Stato venezuelano. Se queste azioni restano impunite, il "diritto internazionale" si riduce a una formula vuota, sostituita dalla legge del più forte. | Segue nostro Nel lessico diplomatico contemporaneo si abusa spesso dell'espressione "ordine internazionale basato sulle regole". La si evoca per…
(2026-01-06). After Trump Threat, Venezuela's Acting President Calls for Cooperation With the US. scheerpost.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. Presidencia El Salvador, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Dave DeCamp / Venezuela's acting president, Vice P…
(2026-01-06). Stop the ICE/FBI Invasion of Minneapolis! Solidarity with the Somali Community! The Trump Administration Lies! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-06). Philadelphia bigwigs rally around Mayor Parker. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—During her State of the City address on Dec. 19, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker skillfully unified establishment power-brokers around the agenda of safe, clean, green, and equal economic opportunity for all, while dismissing criticism from organized labor and advocates for the homeless and immigrants. During her speech at Temple University, the mayor and her administrative …
(2026-01-06). South Pars daily gas extraction reaches 725 mcm. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The oil minister, while appreciating the tireless efforts of operational personnel in the South Pars region, said a new record has been set in the South Pars gas field, and the amount of gas extracted from this field has reached about 725 million cubic meters (mcm) per day.
(2026-01-06). Iran protests death toll hits 35 and 1,200 detained, activists say. scmp.com Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in on Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down. | The protest at the Grand Bazaar, the beating heart for centuries of both Iran's economic and political life, represents the latest signal that the demonstrations likely are to continue as the country's rial currency fell to a record low on Tuesday.
(2026-01-06). Lebanon's governance in crisis. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Imagine a country where a fictitious foreign prince, armed only with a phone and a fabricated authority, can dictate political appointments, unlock frozen bank accounts, and influence judicial decisions—all without leaving his home.
(2026-01-06). January 6th Five Years On: Our Democracy Crisis Persists. commondreams.org Five years ago, our nation's Capitol was stormed by rioters. They were there because President Trump lied about the outcome of the 2020 election. And five years later the threat to American democracy hasn't faded — it has evolved, expanded, and grown more dangerous. Public Citizen's co-president Lisa Gilbert issued the following statement on the 5th anniversary of the January 6th insurrection: | "On January 6th five years ago, a sitting U.S. president incited violence against our nation in a shameless attempt to overturn a democratically-held election.This day must live forever in our memory, so that we…
(2026-01-06). Kyagulanyi Accuses Police of Sabotaging His Rallies. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has accused the Uganda Police Force of deliberately sabotaging his campaign activities in the Sebei sub-region through intimidation of supporters, last-minute venue changes, and selective enforcement of public order regulations.Kyagulanyi made the accusations on Monday while addressing residents after commissioning NUP district offices in Kapchorwa. …
(2026-01-06). How this federal legislation would save veterans' lives. nationofchange.org Marcelo Assis, president of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 12000 at Southern Connecticut Gas, fervently believes the nation needs to do a better job of reaching out to those who served and connecting them to the assistance they earned.
(2026-01-06). EC supports adoption of minimum tax for multinationals. plenglish.com Brussels, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission today applauded the agreement reached by the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on the rules for applying a minimum tax to multinationals.
(2026-01-06). Woman Arrested for Illegally Possessing 52 Voter Location Slips in Kotido. plusnews.ug 
A woman in Kotido District has been arrested for unlawfully possessing voter location slips belonging to dozens of registered voters. The suspect, Josephine Adoch, was arrested on Monday following a tip-off from residents that prompted police to search her home. During the search, officers recovered 52 voter location slips belonging to different voters registered at …
(2006-01-26). Left is sometimes right for Phillips. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips said his audacious switch-hitting show in a recent Super Smash match was no gimmick but a tactical option he has honed for years to counter left-arm spin. | In last week's match against Central Districts, Otago right-hander Phillips switched stance while off-spinner Dean Foxcroft was midway through his run-up, and hit the bowler for a four with what could have been mistaken for a full-blooded cover drive from a left-handed batter. | Jaws dropped further in the final over of the Otago innings when Phillips took up a left-hander's stance even before left-arm spinner Jayden Lenno…
(2026-01-06). NRM Covers Opposition Posters with Museveni's in Kawempe, Nansana. plusnews.ug 
As the campaign convoy of Yoweri Museveni rolled through Kampala and Wakiso, residents of opposition-leaning neighbourhoods woke up to walls and roadways newly washed in yellow, often at the expense of rival candidates' faces. Across Kawempe Division and Nansana Municipality, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) campaign team painted roads in the party's signature colour and …
(2026-01-06). Strong magnitude-6.2 earthquake shakes Japan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 hit the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a series of sizeable aftershocks, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
(2026-01-06). IAF cinematheque to screen "I Swear" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN-The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) will screen English film director Kirk Jones' 2025 movie "I Swear" on Thursday.
(2026-01-06). India's Beef Debate is Not About Faith. ummid.com India's beef debate is about power, not faith — who eats well, who goes hungry, who trades, who profits, and who is punished.
(2026-01-06). On Seeing the Photo of Nicolás Maduro Aboard the U.S.S. Iwo Jima. counterpunch.org 
The use of blindfolds and earmuffs to transport Maduro can't be justified on national security grounds. Did they fear Maduro calling his generals on a cellphone to report his latitude and longitude so they could attempt an ocean rescue? Did they think he'd ever be in a position to reveal the secret assets and vulnerabilities of the battle-tested Wasp Class, Iwo Jima amphibious assault ship? The reason sensory deprivation devices were used was to intimidate, disorient, and otherwise induce in Maduro a sense of helplessness and distress. This is a form of "touchless torture" proscribed by the U.N. Convention Agains…
(2026-01-06). JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure Released. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has published JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure detailing the registration start date, exam schedule, syllabus and other important details.
(2026-01-06). Call for caution on the roads as Western Cape reports 25 fatalities. sanews.gov.za Call for caution on the roads as Western Cape reports 25 fatalities | While enforcement is an important element to road safety, a change in behaviour is key to preventing the loss of lives on the country's roads. ⚪ "Every fatality on our roads is one too many. While our enforcement teams continue to work tirelessly across the province, road safety ultimately depends on the choices each road user makes," Western Cape Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku said. ⚪ This as the province recorded 25 fatalities on its roads between 29 December 2025 and 4 January 2026. | The Western Cape Mobility Department reported 23 vehicle…
(2026-01-06). Isfahan holds ceremony marking UNESCO listing of mirror-work art. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A ceremony was held in Isfahan on Tuesday to mark the inscription of Ayeneh-Kari, the Iranian art of architectural mirror work, on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2026-01-06). The Two Films Bollywood Must Watch. ummid.com Both films centre Muslim women not as symbols, metaphors or ideological statements, but as protagonists negotiating deeply contemporary realities.
(2006-01-26). Junior titles, ATP hosting cap strong year for Pakistan tennis in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan recorded a milestone year for tennis in 2025, marked by international junior success, historic tournament hosting and growing regional recognition, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) said on Tuesday. | The country hosted its first-ever ATP Challenger tournament in Islamabad, a development seen as a major step forward for professional tennis in Pakistan. The event highlighted improving infrastructure and the federation's efforts to bring international competition back to the country. | PTF President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi said the achievements reflected sustained investment and increasing depth across…
(2026-01-06). Nandala Pledges Justice, Compensation for Rwenzururu Palace Raid Victims. plusnews.ug 
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to support and compensate families affected by the 2016 raid on the Rwenzururu Kingdom palace, describing the incident as one of the darkest chapters in Uganda's recent political history. The raid, carried out by the military and other security agencies, left more …
(2026-01-06). Iran Armed Forces at high level of readiness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army, stressed that the country's armed forces remain at a very high level of operational readiness.
(2026-01-06). For Americans, 2026 Started With Two Starkly Different Visions for the Country. portside.org For Americans, 2026 Started With Two Starkly Different Visions for the Country |
(2026-01-06). SPEED Act: A 'holiday gift to Big Oil'. liberationnews.org 
The SPEED act would amend the National Environmental Policy Act by removing mandatory environmental impact reviews for large energy or infrastructure projects on federal lands or permitted by the federal government, a key step to the Trump administration's energy plan outlined in "Unleashing American Energy."
(2026-01-06). Berlin's Terror-Blackout Enters 4th Day As Tens Of Thousands Suffer In Cold Without Heat! wattsupwiththat.com The attack appears to have been timed to cause as much pain and suffering as possible, coinciding with a mid-winter cold snap with temperatures hovering well below freezing. The situation is quickly escalating into a humanitarian disaster as city, state and federal authorities incompentently bungle and dither about.
(2026-01-06). Iran discusses expanding scientific ties with Czech, Chinese universities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian scientific officials, in separate meetings with Czech and Chinese officials, have explored avenues to expand collaboration between the universities of Iran and the two other countries.
(2026-01-06). 'Contingency plans are in place" as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance. sanews.gov.za 'Contingency plans are in place" as Rand Water kicks off JHB water maintenance | Rand Water's final leg of its planned maintenance programme in Johannesburg kicks off from today with a temporary shutdown of water services that can be expected in parts of the city. ⚪ The shutdown is expected to last at least 54 hours and impact water systems including: | • Meadowlands Reservoir and Direct Feeds: Meadowlands (all zones & extensions), Tshepo Themba, Dube, Central Western Jabavu & Ext.1, Mofolo Central & North, Orlando West, Zondi, and Mmesi Park. | • Doornkop Reservoir an…
(2026-01-06). Uncovering America's Gravest Sins and Atrocities. covertactionmagazine.com Cover-Up is nothing less than a masterpiece about investigative reporting, co-directed by one of today's greatest documentarians, Laura Poitras, who earned a Pulitzer and Academy Award for her reportage on NSA leaker Edward Snowden, featured in 2014's Citizenfour. Following a screening of Cover-Up at the recent AFI Film Festival, Poitras described Cover-Up not as a …
(2026-01-06). The Perilous Shift in Weapons Sales to Taiwan. counterpunch.org 
The recent announcement by the U.S. government of a record-breaking $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan marks a dangerous escalation that threatens to shatter the fragile peace of the Taiwan Strait. Although Washington cloaks these transactions in the language of "regional stability," a deep analysis of the hardware and the timing reveals a predatory strategy.
(2026-01-06). United States seeking to "Libyanize" Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — An expert in international relations says that the US is pursuing the strategy of "Libyanizing Iran," which would enable Israel to form a kind of "global consensus" for attacking Iran.
(2026-01-06). China 'stands firmly against external interference' in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — China on Monday said it opposes any external interference in Iran as the country faces economic protests.
(2026-01-06). Al-Hilal Replaces Ronlado's Al-Nassr as No 1 in SPL 25/26 Standings. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr has been replaced by Al Hilal as No 1 in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) latest standings released after the latter's convincing victory against Damac Sunday January 04, 2026.
(2006-01-26). Sanders wins second stage to take lead. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's defending Dakar Rally motorbike champion Daniel Sanders moved into the overall lead after winning Monday's second stage in Saudi Arabia. | The 31-year-old covered the 518km route from Yanbu to Al Ula in 4hrs 13mins 37 seconds to cross the line 1min 35s clear of KTM teammate Edgar Canet, who lost time with a couple of minor crashes. | American Ricky Brabec, the 2024 winner, completed the day's podium for Honda. | With this 10th stage win in motorsport's toughest challenge, Sanders climbed to the top of the bike standings by half a minute from Canet, winner of the prologue and opening stage, with Bra…
(2026-01-06). Germany's HateAid: Portrait of a 'trusted flagger'. strategic-culture.su By John ROSENTHAL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The arbiters of acceptable online speech are not nearly as 'independent' as the…
(2026-01-06). 10 things in 2025 that moved us closer to a better world. ummid.com I hope you can look back on 2025 as the year movements for peace and justice freed political prisoners, slowed the war machine, and helped turn the public against endless wars.
(2006-01-26). Salman Akram Raja rejects Gohar as PTI chairperson. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Salman Akram Raja has refused to recognise Barrister Gohar Ali Khan as the chairman of PTI, stating that the party chairperson was "Imran Khan and no one else." | His remarks came during a media talk at the Gorakhpur checkpoint in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, the day reserved for meetings with the PTI founder at Adiala Jail. | PTI workers began gathering at the checkpoint amid a heavy police deployment. Routes leading to Adiala Jail were blocked, with checkpoints established at five locations. | Responding to a journalist's question about why Barrister Gohar had been effectively sidelined…
(2026-01-06). Vietnam on the Nile? With Chinese investment, Egypt turns to Solar Panel Manufacturing. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — These numbers are not world shaking, but this development is. Egypt has enormous industrial potential. It has as many as 2.5 million workers in various sectors of the textile industry and 33 million over all, and the country's literacy rate is now on the order of 75%. Literate workers are valuable because they are able to read and follow instru…
(2026-01-06). This Week in People's History, Jan 7—13, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jan 7—13, 2026 |
(2026-01-06). Four-Day Detention: NUP Leaders in Elgon Still Await Trial. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) in the Elgon region has raised concerns over the prolonged detention of four of its leaders, who have spent four days in police custody without being produced in court. The arrests occurred on Friday during NUP presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu's campaign rallies in Mbale City. The leaders were reportedly …
(2026-01-06). My yesterday interview on Press TV (Iran): WWIII is coming whether we like it or not. gilbertdoctorow.com www.urmedium.net/c/presstv/135647 The questioning opened with Donald Trump's latest threats to Bolivia, but with the gracious acquiescence of the moderator we moved on to the bigger issue of the United States as a rogue state threatening the sovereignty of one and all. This rogue state can be stopped not by street demonstrators chanting 'free Maduro' but …
(2026-01-06). Kyagulanyi Denied Access to Moroto as UPDF, NRM Hold Tarehe Sita Events. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has been forced to alter his campaign programme in Karamoja after joint security forces blocked his entry into Moroto town. Security personnel mounted a roadblock about four kilometres from Moroto along the Moroto-Lokitanyala road, where Kyagulanyi was expected to pass after addressing supporters in Amudat district. As …
(2026-01-06). 2025 in Retrospect: Plight of Christians in India. ummid.com This year's attacks on Christians in India is yet another warning signal of the silence and double speak of the ruling dispensation.
(2026-01-06). National Museum to host Symposium of Iranian Archaeology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 23rd Symposium of Iranian Archaeology is set to be held from Jan. 26 to 28 at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran, organizers said.
(2026-01-06). Gen. Muhoozi Meets Controversial German Ambassador Schauer. plusnews.ug 
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday held talks with the German Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Matthias Schauer, in a meeting aimed at stabilising and strengthening Uganda—Germany relations following months of diplomatic strain. The meeting, held at the Special Forces Command headquarters, focused on bilateral …
(2026-01-06). Chris Hedges: America the Rogue State. scheerpost.com Murder Most Foul — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | The ruling class of the United States, severed from a fact-based universe and blinded by idiocy, greed and hubris, has immolated the internal mechanisms that prevent dictatorship, and the external mechanisms design…
(2026-01-06). 'China Changes Everything' — A review of a powerful new book. workers.org 
The bourgeoisie was shocked by the end-of-year news out of China. The business section of the New York Times on Dec. 14 used a 1.5 inch headline type — four times bigger than usual — to report that, "China's trade surplus for the first 11 months of 2025" was $1.08 . . . |
(2026-01-06). Lessons to learn from the brutal murder of Anjel Chakma. ummid.com The town of Dehradun, including India, has to search its conscience and decide how it can do right by Anjel Chakma and what can be done to inculcate greater inclusivity.
(2006-01-26). Rosenior favourite for Chelsea coaching. tribune.com.pk 
Racing Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior said on Tuesday he had reached an agreement with Chelsea to become their next manager, adding that he would take his assistants Kalifa Cisse and Justin Walker with him to the Premier League club. | Rosenior said he had yet to sign a contract, describing the situation as unusual. | "I haven't signed yet, I have agreed verbally with Chelsea. It's really important — this is different to anything anyone has ever done. Nobody has made a statement before they have signed a contract," Rosenior told a press conference. | "Everything is agreed and it will probably go through…
(2026-01-06). Local Officials Anticipate Surge in Costs as Residents Set to Lose Health Care. truthout.org In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California's Placer County provided limited health care to some 3,400 uninsured residents who couldn't afford to see a doctor. For several years, that number has been zero in the predominantly white, largely rural county stretching from Sacramento's eastern suburbs to the shores of Lake Tahoe. |
(2026-01-06). Judge allows lawsuit against RFK Jnr's Covid-19 vaccine policies to proceed. scmp.com A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that several major medical organisations can move forward with their lawsuit challenging policies adopted under US Health Secretary Robert ‚ÄåF. Kennedy Jnr that they say will lower vaccination rates. | US District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston rejected ‚arguments by lawyers for US President Donald Trump's administration that the groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, lack legal standing to pursue the case because they could not show they were harmed by…
(2026-01-06). Developing renewables, energy efficiency continues with private sector participation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi, at the conference for the commencement of the executive operations of 1,269 megawatts of renewable power plants and electricity consumption optimization projects across the country, said: "The development of renewable energies and energy consumption optimization continues with the active participation of the private sector."
(2026-01-06). Alert: CBSE 10th, 12th March 3, 2026 Papers Rescheduled. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the Class 10th and 12th Papers of the 2026 Board Exams to be held on March 03, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Iran determined to start 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on winning note. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran are determined to kick off their campaign on a winning note when they face South Korea in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Group C opening tie on Wednesday.
(2026-01-06). Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated. geo.tv 
Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot gestures towards the plaque during the official inauguration of the Embassy of the State of Palestine in London on January 5, 2026. — X/@hzomlotAmbassador hails event as 'profound milestone' in UK-Palestine ties.Hopes embassy opening is a…
(2006-01-26). CIA brief warns Maduro allies likely to hold stability after power shift. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-06). Veteran Iranian actor Saeid Pirdoost passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Saeid Pirdoost, a veteran Iranian actor of cinema and television, passed away from cancer.
(2026-01-06). Himachal student (19) dies after ragging, sex assault in Dharamshala Govt College. ummid.com In a horrifying incident, a 19-year-old student died due to repeated sexual attacks, harassment and torture at Government Degree College Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
(2026-01-06). Mud, Poetry and Political Imagination. counterpunch.org 
The poets (by which I mean all artists) are finally the only people who know the truth about us. Soldiers don't. Statesmen don't. Priests don't. Union leaders don't. Only poets. — James Baldwin, "The Artist's Struggle for Integrity" "Poetry can break open locked chambers of possibility, restore numbed zones to feeling, recharge desire." — Adrienne
(2026-01-06). Catastrophic year for Palestinians in 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An official Palestinian report has documented the catastrophic suffering of Palestinians in 2025 at the hands of the Israeli occupation regime.
(2026-01-06). Shiraz Uni. Students hold rally in support of a 'Strong Iran'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — A group of students and faculty members at Shiraz University gathered on Monday evening to express support for a strong Iran.
(2026-01-06). 'Iran's wildlife reserves hosting at least 27 Asiatic cheetahs'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Twenty-seven Asiatic cheetahs have been spotted so far in wildlife reserves across the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has stated.
(2026-01-06). Why Australia's 'low unemployment' claim doesn't add up. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-06). Maharashtra Corporation Polls 2026: Over 70 elected unopposed. ummid.com Over 70 candidates of different political parties have been elected unopposed in the 29 Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra where polling is scheduled to be held on January 15, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Iran, Cuba stress expanding cooperation in FMs talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — Iran and Cuba's foreign ministers discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination in international organizations during a telephone conversation on regional and global developments.
(2026-01-06). DOE develops five-year wildfire monitoring plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed a five-year monitoring plan to prevent the catastrophic wildfires, exacerbated by the drought, in four main types of areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, protected areas, and national nature monuments.
(2026-01-06). 'Killing Democracy' Exposes Imperialist Tactics And Media Complicity. popularresistance.org The new book, "Killing Democracy: Western Imperialism's Legacy of Regime Change and Media Manipulation," is a timely account of the West's efforts to control countries around the world through soft power and, when necessary, military power, and the critical role the media plays in forming popular opinion to support these efforts and view them as legitimate. Clearing the FOG speaks with two of the five co-authors, Finian Cunningham and K J Noh. They discuss the West's efforts not only to overthrow governments but also to go after and, in some cases, annihilate the Left. They also speak about current efforts, inclu…
(2026-01-06). EC Explains Disqualifications of 11 Makindye Divisional Mayoral Candidates. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has explained why 11 candidates were disqualified from the Makindye Division mayoral race, leaving the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate unopposed. The disqualified candidates include John Bosco Lusagala, Ismail Tabalamule, Sumayiyah Nabadda, David Tigatoola, Nakibinge John Jjukko, Haruna Ssebbagala, Kayima Juma, Ssewanyana Malcom, Faith Nikka, and Semata …
(2026-01-06). Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur's repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari—Wagah border. | The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. | Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor's visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev's Parkash Gurpu…
(2026-01-06). CDC Slashes Vaccine Recommendations for Children, Alarming Health Experts. truthout.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Monday that it is reducing the number of vaccinations it is recommending for young children, immediately dropping the number of diseases and ailments covered by the vaccine regimen from 17 to 11. States are technically the authority on what vaccines children should or are required to get when they are born and in the years… |
(2026-01-06). Construction of Amaniri HC III to Boost Health Service Delivery in Yumbe. plusnews.ug 
The ongoing redevelopment of Amaniri Health Centre III in Kuru Sub-county, Yumbe District, has raised hopes among residents who expect improved access to health services that have long been unavailable in the area. For years, residents have been forced to travel long distances—often more than five kilometres—to Yumbe Health Centre IV and Kuru Hospital to access …
(2026-01-06). Shakirova named Iran's women's basketball head coach. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Elen Shakirova has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Iran's women's national basketball team, marking a significant step for the program as it continues its upward development.
(2026-01-06). CUET UG 2026: Registration starts, Last date January 31. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online registration for Common University Entrance Test UG 2026 (CUET UG 2026) through its official website cuet.nta.nic.in from Saturday January 03, 2026.
(2026-01-06). Clashes erupt between Syrian Army and SDF militia. plenglish.com Damascus, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) Syrian authorities denounced on Tuesday new attacks by the so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the country's northern region, to which the Army responded with airstrikes on targets of this predominantly Kurdish militia.
(2026-01-06). Swiss bar in deadly blaze missed five years of safety checks. scmp.com Swiss local authorities admitted on Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died and dozens were injured in a New Year's blaze. | "We are profoundly sorry. We did not have an indication that the checks had not been done," Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud told reporters.
(2026-01-06). Skyrocketing military spending undermines development aid to world's poor. nationofchange.org Over 100 countries increased their military budgets, with the top ten spenders alone accounting for 73 percent of the total.
(2026-01-06). AISSEE 2026 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of Sainik School Society, is releasing on its website 'exams.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026-27 (AISSEE 2026).
(2026-01-06). Analysis: Trump Offshore Drilling Plan Could Generate 4,000+ Oil Spills. commondreams.org The Trump administration's proposal to dramatically ramp up offshore oil drilling could lead to 4,232 oil spills, dumping 12.1 million gallons of oil into ocean waters, according to an
(2026-01-06). Muslim Newsmakers of 2025. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2025.
(2026-01-06). US allocates $2.7 bln for uranium enrichment in country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) — The US Department of Energy allocated a total of $2.7 billion to three companies for the development of domestic uranium enrichment facilities.
(2026-01-06). Tough task awaits Iran at 2026 Asian Handball Championship: Guijosa. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran handball head coach Rafael Guijosa said Team Melli face a difficult challenge at the 2026 Asian Men's Handball Championship.
(2026-01-06). Meet Imran Baig's daughter, Aviva, who is engaged to Priyanka Gandhi's son. ummid.com Senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra Monday December 29, 2025 announced his engagement with Aviva Baig, sparking a sudden interest in the Delhi based charming girl.
(2026-01-06). Offshore wind turbines steal each other's wind: yields greatly overestimated. wattsupwiththat.com Such overestimation not only hides true energy costs but also underestimates power variability, integration, and curtailment risks, and it distorts policy pathways…
(2026-01-06). From ally to aggressor: Greenland exposes Europe's security illusion. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – For years, European leaders have spoken of Russia as the singular threat to Europe's security. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen captured this consensus in October 2025 when she stated: "There is only one country that is willing to threaten us (Europe), and it is Russia, and therefore we need a very strong answer back." That statement reflected the prevailing mindset that NATO's purpose was to contain Russia, and the United States was the indispensable ally in that mission.
(2026-01-06). Ministro del Interior envió felicitación a la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria por su aniversario 67. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, General de Cuerpo de Ejército Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministro del Interior envío este 5 de enero una felicitación a los combatientes de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria -PNR- con motivo del aniversario 67. | ´En medio del combate contra los males, lacras y vicios sembrados por el capitalismo,nació con la fuerza del pueblo hace 67 años la nueva policía de la Revolución,arma para conquistar toda la justicia,la moralidad y el orden que merecía la patria por la que tanta sangre se había derramado desde el 10 de octubr…
(2026-01-06). Mantiene el país la tendencia al control de las arbovirosis. radiohc.cu 
Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta. | Las arbovirosis en el país muestran una tendencia a decrecer, según confirmaron los expertos y científicos del sector de la Salud Pública, durante el más reciente encuentro con el Presidente, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Al cierre de la semana 52, del año que acaba de concluir, se reportó un 51 por ciento menos de casos por síndromes febriles inespecíficos, que en la semana precedente. Similar comportamiento reveló enfermedades como el dengue y el chikungunya. | En el caso del primero, cinco provincias presentan tasas superiores a l…
(2026-01-06). Ministro del Interior envió felicitación a la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria por su aniversario 67. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, General de Cuerpo de Ejército Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, ministro del Interior envío este 5 de enero una felicitación a los combatientes de la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria -PNR- con motivo del aniversario 67. | ´En medio del combate contra los males, lacras y vicios sembrados por el capitalismo,nació con la fuerza del pueblo hace 67 años la nueva policía de la Revolución,arma para conquistar toda la justicia,la moralidad y el orden que merecía la patria por la que tanta sangre se había derramado desde el 10 de octubr…
(2026-01-06). Mantiene el país la tendencia al control de las arbovirosis. radiohc.cu Por: Demetrio Villaurrutia Zulueta. | Las arbovirosis en el país muestran una tendencia a decrecer, según confirmaron los expertos y científicos del sector de la Salud Pública, durante el más reciente encuentro con el Presidente, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Al cierre de la semana 52, del año que acaba de concluir, se reportó un 51 por ciento menos de casos por síndromes febriles inespecíficos, que en la semana precedente. Similar comportamiento reveló enfermedades como el dengue y el chikungunya. | En el caso del primero, cinco provincias presentan tasas superiores a l…
(2026-01-06). Movimiento deportivo cubano por nuevas metas en 2026. radiohc.cu 
Por: Redacción Deportiva RHC | El 2025 cerró sus cortinas para el movimiento deportivo cubano con grandes alegrías, pero también con actuaciones que quedaron por debajo de lo esperado. | Por su parte, el 2026 será blanco de nuevas metas para el deporte cubano con la mirada principal puesta en los XXV Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. | Se trata de los juegos regionales más longevos del planeta que tendrán lugar en República Dominicana, del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | En cuanto a lo sucedido en el pasado año, el atletismo fue probablemente la disciplina con mayor destaque para Cuba. El deporte rey…
(2026-01-06). Lázaro Peña: Economía Circular en la Industria Tabacalera Holguinera. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Cigarros Lázaro Peña, de Holguín, ha establecido la economía circular como eje central de su gestión, implementando un modelo innovador que transforma desechos en recursos. Su planta de tabaco reconstituido, primera de su tipo en Cuba, procesa el polvo y la vena central de la hoja —subproductos de la fabricación de cigarrillos Criollos— para crear una materia prima ecológica, de bajo costo y rentable. Este material se reincorpora al ciclo productivo como componente de la ligada, aportando peso y volumen mientras sustituye otros insumos, lo que reduce costos y optimiza el uso de las tierr…
(2026-01-06). Lázaro Peña: Economía Circular en la Industria Tabacalera Holguinera. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Cigarros Lázaro Peña, de Holguín, ha establecido la economía circular como eje central de su gestión, implementando un modelo innovador que transforma desechos en recursos. Su planta de tabaco reconstituido, primera de su tipo en Cuba, procesa el polvo y la vena central de la hoja —subproductos de la fabricación de cigarrillos Criollos— para crear una materia prima ecológica, de bajo costo y rentable. Este material se reincorpora al ciclo productivo como componente de la ligada, aportando peso y volumen mientras sustituye otros insumos, lo que reduce costos y optimiza el uso de las tierr…
(2026-01-06). øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? cubadebate.cu øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? øCómo reírse de ella ante la inminencia de su llegada? øCómo alguien sabe si murió cumpliendo bien la obra de su vida? øCómo emular el heroísmo tantas veces contado y leído? Ahí están nuestros héroes, una vez más. Ahí está la sangre cubana, una vez más, limpiando la ponzoña imperial, por el futuro libre de Nuestra América.
(2026-01-06). Gobierno de Lula Da Silva a favor de los trabajadores brasileños. radiohc.cu Desde que en enero de 2023 asumió por tercera ocasión la presidencia de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva ha dado continuidad a su política a favor de la mayoría de los brasileños, en especial de los más vulnerables, puesta en marcha en sus dos anteriores mandatos. | Por eso en el presente año, el gobierno que preside tiene como propósito eliminar el régimen laboral conocido como 6 por 1 para beneficiar a millones de trabajadores, y dar respuesta a una demanda popular. | Ese sistema establece seis días consecutivos de trabajo por uno de descanso, lo que ha sido calificado como un riesgo para la salud física y men…
(2026-01-06). øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? cubadebate.cu øCómo se le mira de frente a la muerte? øCómo reírse de ella ante la inminencia de su llegada? øCómo alguien sabe si murió cumpliendo bien la obra de su vida? øCómo emular el heroísmo tantas veces contado y leído? Ahí están nuestros héroes, una vez más. Ahí está la sangre cubana, una vez más, limpiando la ponzoña imperial, por el futuro libre de Nuestra América.
(2026-01-06). Reeditarán jóvenes la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad a Cienfuegos dedicada al centenario del natalicio de Fidel. radiohc.cu Los jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos reeditarán este 6 de enero, el Aniversario 67 de la entrada de la Caravana de la Libertad dedicada al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. | Participarán 67 caravanistas de todas las organizaciones junto a representantes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias, Ministerio del Interior, Héroes del Trabajo, Asociación de Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana, y de las organizaciones políticas y de masas informó la Primera Secretaria del Comité Provincial de la UJC, Anisley Cordero González | En el municipio de Cruces, a las 5 de la tarde, r…
(2026-01-06). Semanario económico… proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, destacamos la agenda del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, que presidió la última reunión del Consejo de Ministros en 2025, donde el primer ministro Manuel Marrero instó a los integrantes de este órgano gubernamental a encarar el 2026 de una manera diferente. | El encuentro sirvió como espacio para evaluar desafíos persistentes y trazar las prioridades de tr…
(2026-01-06). Sheinbaum: Para México la soberanía y la autodeterminación de los pueblos no son opcionales ni negociables. cubadebate.cu La posición de México frente a cualquier forma de intervención es firme, clara e histórica. A raíz de los hechos recientes, donde el gobierno de EEUU llevó a cabo una intervención directa que derivó en la captura del presidente Maduro y su esposa, así como en la pérdida de vidas humanas, México reafirma un principio que no es nuevo y que no admite ambigàºedades.
(2026-01-06). Semanario económico… proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | En la semana recién concluida, destacamos la agenda del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel, que presidió la última reunión del Consejo de Ministros en 2025, donde el primer ministro Manuel Marrero instó a los integrantes de este órgano gubernamental a encarar el 2026 de una manera diferente. | El encuentro sirvió como espacio para evaluar desafíos persistentes y trazar las prioridades de tr…
(2026-01-06). Madison, Ongoing Weekly Vigil for Peace Events 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-06). Sheinbaum: Para México la soberanía y la autodeterminación de los pueblos no son opcionales ni negociables. cubadebate.cu La posición de México frente a cualquier forma de intervención es firme, clara e histórica. A raíz de los hechos recientes, donde el gobierno de EEUU llevó a cabo una intervención directa que derivó en la captura del presidente Maduro y su esposa, así como en la pérdida de vidas humanas, México reafirma un principio que no es nuevo y que no admite ambigàºedades.
aljazeera.com (2026-01-05). Israel extends Gaza occupation beyond 'yellow line' in north, bombs south The Israeli military has spent the past 24 hours expanding the so-called "yellow line" in eastern Gaza, particularly in eastern Gaza City…, squeezing Palestinians into ever smaller clusters of the enclave.
aljazeera.com (2026-01-06). Deadly battles break out between Kurdish-led fighters and Syria forces
Syrian government forces engaged in deadly clashes with Kurdish-led, US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern Aleppo governorate, with at least four people killed in artillery fire and gun battles.Some say that 'Syrian' Forces are basically Al Qaeda and ISIS remants renamed and repackaged for acceptability with their Western facilitators and allies. Look it up.
(2026-01-06). Price hikes, queues and tension: Venezuela shoppers uneasy after US bombing. aljazeera.com Residents of the capital Caracas remain rattled after the US abduction of Maduro, leading some to stock up on supplies.
aljazeera.com (2026-01-05). Cuba says 32 Cuban fighters killed in US raids on Venezuela Cuba has announced the death of 32 of its citizens during the United States military operation to abduct and detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Caracas.
(2026-01-06). What does Israel's recognition of Somaliland mean for the region? aljazeera.com Israel's recognition of Somaliland pulls the breakaway territory into a larger regional power struggle.
(2026-01-06). Man Utd manager job not in Fletcher's 'wildest dreams'. aljazeera.com Darren Fletcher will take charge of his first game as Manchester United interim coach against Burnley on Wednesday.
(2026-01-06). US Supreme Court expected to rule on tariffs on Friday. aljazeera.com Both conservative and liberal justices voiced concerns about the legality of the tariffs during arguments in November.
(2026-01-06). Birzeit University raid seen as warning against Palestinian defiance. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank during a solidarity event for Palestinian prisoners.
(2026-01-06). Success in Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup will give Barcelona 'energy'. aljazeera.com Barcelona begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.
(2026-01-06). Trump says he could be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms. aljazeera.com US president predicts 'epic' victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
(2026-01-06). Ivory Coast meet Egypt in 2025 AFCON quarters after easing by Burkina Faso. aljazeera.com Holders Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations and now face Egypt in quarterfinals.
(2026-01-06). Maduro abduction shows influence, limits of US Secretary of State Rubio. aljazeera.com Top diplomat has long pushed toppling of Maduro, with eye towards Cuba, but remains constrained by competing ambitions.
(2026-01-06). Out-scooped by Trump the US attack in Nigeria did indeed point to the operation to kidnap Venezuela's Maduro. asiapacificreport.nz ANALYSIS: By Walden Bello US President Donald Trump's kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has taught me a lesson: that if you think you have a scoop, you file it immediately, not only to get the story out first but to warn the world if it's about something bad that might be coming. Shortly after…
(2026-01-06). Six reasons why Trump's attack on Venezuela and kidnap of Maduro was very wrong. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Amid widespread condemnation of the United States over its brazen weekend attack on Venezuela around the world and in the UN Security Council today, Senator Bernie Sanders has posted on social media six reasons why the operation to kidnap President Nicolás Maduro on Venezuela was very wrong. Abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro told…
(2026-01-06). Climate change and human rights demands telling our Pacific stories with clarity and impact. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Dr Satyendra Prasad Internationally, we are marking the 2025 Human Rights Day at a time of extraordinary retreat from human rights protection across the World. Every human right, every breach of human right and every advance in the protection of human rights must matter equally to us. The frameworks for human rights protection…
(2026-01-06). Venezuela and Congress's Duty to Act. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Karl Grossman — Harvey Wasserman, The elements behind Trump's war on Venezuela are fourfold. | They center on the theft of Venezuela's oil; the removal of Cuba's primary lifeline; the protection of the dollar-based petrodollar; and Trump's desperate need to deflect attention from the deepening quagmire t…
(2026-01-06). Videos: Gabriel Aguirre on the Kidnapping of Maduro. worldbeyondwar.org World BEYOND War's Latin America Organizer discusses recent events in Venezuela. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-06). Jeffrey Sachs: Briefing of the UN Security Council on Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org 
The issue is whether any Member State—by force, coercion, or economic strangulation—has the right to determine Venezuela's political future or to exercise control over its affairs. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-06). Basic Sanity Is Now Radicalism, and That's a Good Thing. worldbeyondwar.org 
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, January 6, 2026 | We live in a world where feeding grain that could feed 10,000 people to captive animals in order to butcher those animals and eat their dead flesh, thereby feeding 1,000 people and devastating our ecosystems, is unquestionable, where grotesque levels of consumption based on climate and environmental destruction and human exploitation are just part of living, where locking huge numbers of people in cages is deemed a positive…
(2026-01-06). Protests erupt across U.S. against military strikes on Venezuela. ecns.cn People in U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago and Houston, held demonstrations Sunday to protest U.S. military strikes against Venezuela.
(2026-01-06). Venezuela not a major drug source, experts say. ecns.cn Experts have questioned whether the Latin American country is actually a major source of drugs in the United States.
(2026-01-06). New shuttle bus eases access to medical hub. ecns.cn Cross-boundary medical integration between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, Guangdong province, has deepened with the launch of a direct shuttle bus route linking Futian Port and the University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital on Monday, improving access for patients visiting the regional medical hub.
(2026-01-05). Zhou Guanyu named Cadillac reserve driver ahead of new team's F1 debut. ecns.cn China's Zhou Guanyu was confirmed on Monday as a reserve driver for Cadillac, ahead of the American-backed constructor's Formula 1 debut season.
(2026-01-05). Wu Yibing defeats Marozsan to win season opener at ATP Hong Kong Open. ecns.cn China's Wu Yibing swept past Hungary's Fabian Marozsan 6-4, 6-2 to win his season opener at the ATP Hong Kong Open on Monday.
(2026-01-06). A shares off to roaring New Year start>. ecns.cn As the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index finished above the 4,000-point level on the first trading day of 2026, the upward momentum is likely to continue in the A-share market throughout the year, which is backed by self-reliant technology advancement and continued recovery in economic fundamentals, said experts on Monday.
(2026-01-05). Hospital staff to be held accountable after newborn injured during umbilical cord procedure. ecns.cn All personnel responsible will be held accountable after a newborn was injured during an umbilical cord procedure at a hospital in Xuyi County in eastern China's Jiangsu province, local health authorities said Monday.
(2026-01-06). Newborn's finger severed at hospital, sparking public concern. ecns.cn An incident at the People's Hospital of Xuyi county in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, has captured widespread attention after a newborn's left middle finger was accidentally severed during the cutting of the umbilical cord."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe newborn's father, surnamed Sheng, said that due to the infant's small size, the surgery was highly challenging.
(2026-01-05). China urges U.S. to stop using so-called 'China threat' as pretext to seek selfish gains. ecns.cn China urges the U.S. to stop using the so-called "China threat" as a pretext for itself to seek selfish gains, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian Monday.
(2026-01-06). Chinese troops step up combat-focused drills. ecns.cn The training, which emphasized multi-domain coordination and joint combat effectiveness, aimed to further enhance island-and-reef coordinated operational capabilities.After arriving, operators rapidly deployed equipment, established networks and links, and carried out precise operations as the system entered the launch procedure.
(2026-01-05). ADB: Reform drive keeps China's growth outlook encouraging. ecns.cn The outlook for China's high-quality development remains highly encouraging with the country staying firmly committed to reforms, said Asif S. Cheema, the Asian Development Bank's country director for China.
(2026-01-06). Harbin opens its 42nd Ice and Snow Festival. ecns.cn Harbin opens its 42nd Ice and Snow Festival at Harbin Ice-Snow World on Jan. 5, 2026, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's signature tourist attraction.
(2026-01-06). Xizang's highway network grows to 125,200 kilometers. ecns.cn The Xizang autonomous region's efforts to build a modern transportation network brought its total length of highways open to traffic to 125,200 kilometers by the end of 2025."ÄÄ"ÄÄAccording to data released by the regional transport authority on Thursday, the region carried out 167 rural road construction projects in 2025.
(2026-01-06). New Year holiday sees strong growth in travel, consumption. ecns.cn During the New Year holiday, China's domestic tourism hit 142 million trips, with total tourism spending reaching 84.8 billion yuan ($12.13 billion). Cross-regional passenger flow grew 19.62 percent, while overseas visitors surged 29.8 percent. Offshore duty-free sales in Hainan totaled 712 million yuan, up 128.9 percent on a yearly basis. Check out the video to see the vibrant economic vitality of China.
(2026-01-06). China's Yangtze River remains world's busiest inland waterway by cargo throughput. ecns.cn The Yangtze River trunk line has remained the world's busiest inland waterway in terms of cargo throughput, an official said on Monday.
(2026-01-06). Chinese premier calls for consolidating strengths in innovation-driven growth during Guangdong inspection. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspects Shenzhen-Hong Kong sci-tech innovation cooperation zone in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, south China, January 4, 2026.He underscored the need to continue cultivating and expanding application scenarios for sci-tech innovation, and to accelerate the upgrading and iteration of new technologies through broader application.
(2026-01-05). BOC powers global expansion with tailored financial support. ecns.cn From tea brands popular in Southeast Asia and new energy vehicles thriving in Europe, to infrastructure construction in Latin America and energy investments across Africa, the globalization of Chinese companies is reaching new levels.
(2026-01-06). Intel launches next-generation PC chip at CES in Las Vegas. ecns.cn The chips feature a new transistor design and a way to deliver power to the chip due to the company's 18A manufacturing process.On Monday, Intel said the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips would deliver 60 percent better performance than the prior-generation Lunar Lake Series 2."ÄÄ"ÄÄIntel plans to launch a platform for handheld video games based on the Panther Lake designs this year, Johnson said.
(2026-01-06). Curbs put on influencers' behaviors. ecns.cn China's top internet regulator recently released a list of prohibited behaviors for online influencers, part of a broader effort to tighten oversight of social media accounts and promote a healthier online environment.
(2026-01-06). China sees record number of enterprises in ice and snow tourism. ecns.cn The 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened, fireworks burst over the main tower of the Ice-Snow World, Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, northeast China, January 5, 2026.China is positioning the ice and snow economy as a key driver of development and consumption, and its scale is expected to reach 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027 and 1.5 trillion yuan by 2030.
(2026-01-05). China's Fan Zhendong leads Saarbrucken to German Cup title in Europe. ecns.cn Fan Zhendong (L2) claimed his first title in Germany and was named MVP after leading Saarbrucken to a 3-1 victory over RhonSprudel Fulda-Maberzell in the German Cup final in Neu-Ulm, Germany, January 4, 2026.
(2026-01-05). Beverage sector brews sweet gains. ecns.cn While iconic tourist destinations across China drew massive crowds during the New year holiday, young people in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, opted for a unique lifestyle — savoring specialty coffee by day and gathering over innovative local craft beer by night.
(2026-01-05). Comicomment: Save in name, slave in reality — Hegemony unmasked. ecns.cn Under the guise of "saving" others, the true face of hegemony is laid bare. The United States' military actions have drawn a steady stream of condemnation and serious concerns worldwide. Many countries have accused the U.S. of violating other nations' sovereignty and international law, calling it a blatant act of hegemonic aggression.
(2026-01-06). Netanyahu says he endorses regime change in Iran, but the last thing he really wants. haaretz.com As Israelis enter an election year just months after Trump forced his hand to end the Gaza war, Netanyahu will want to distract voters by maintaining all the remaining fronts he can…
(2026-01-06). With the help of the Shin Bet, Israel launches anti-AI task force ahead of 2026 elections. haaretz.com The team, led by the Shin Bet and Israel's Elections Committee, will work with private companies and vendors in the defensive cybersecurity field and combat threats posed by AI on social media…
(2026-01-06). Israeli and Syrian officials hold security talks in Paris with Witkoff and Kushner. haaretz.com According to Syria's state news agency SANA, the Syrian delegation is seeking to advance a security deal that would guarantee a full Israeli withdrawal from positions held in southern Syria since December 2024…
(2026-01-06). Huckabee takes grandkids to West Bank settlement for archaeological tour, finding ancient. haaretz.com U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has been a longtime supporter of Jewish settlements in the West Bank. An Israeli settler leader said the Huckabee family's archaeological discovery is 'the best testimony to our historical right to every part of the Land of Israel'…
(2026-01-06). Bedouin regional council petitions High Court to stop Tarabin police operation. haaretz.com The El-Kassum Regional Council argued that the Israel Police, acting under Ben-Gvir's direction in the southern Israeli town of Tarabin, have carried out what it described as 'unilateral, heavy-handed and disproportionate' actions…
(2026-01-06). Teenager killed, three people wounded as bus runs over Haredim at anti-draft protest in Jerusalem. haaretz.com The incident took place as an estimated 15,000 ultra-Orthodox Jews protested against military conscription in Jerusalem. An eyewitness told Israeli media the protesters 'stopped the bus and spat on the driver and then he saw that he had no way out'…
(2026-01-06). Should opposition call Netanyahu a. haaretz.com The words 'treason,' 'betrayal' and 'traitor' are being lobbed at the Israeli prime minister amid new developments in the Qatargate scandal. But referring to politicians as traitors in Israel has a deadly history…
(2026-01-06). Israeli foreign minister visits Somaliland: "Palestine," not a virtual. haaretz.com Gideon Sa'ar vowed that mutual embassies would be opened, and the president said he had accepted Prime Minister Netanyahu's invitation to visit Israel. The trip comes about two weeks after Israel became the first UN member state to recognize the republic as an independent state…
(2026-01-06). From Macron to Sam Altman: An Iranian hack opened an Israeli intelligence gold mine. haaretz.com An Iranian-backed hack-and-leak operation that compromised the phones of figures including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Prime Minister Netanyahu's chief of staff allowed hackers to extract contact lists containing Israeli security officials and world leaders, raising fears of surveillance and intelligence mapping…
(2026-01-06). and Arab lawmaker calls for police spokesperson to be investigated over TV interview row. haaretz.com Lawmaker Ahmad Tibi responded to the police's call to consider opening an investigation into him for calling the police spokesperson a 'nobody' and a 'punk' in a Monday televised interview…
(2026-01-06). Iranian Authorities ‚Äå‚ÄåBrutally Repressing Protests. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, on December 29, 2025. | © 2025 Fars News Agency/AP Photo | Iranian authorities are brutally cracking down on nationwide protests with lethal force, killing at least 27 protesters and bystanders, including children, and injuring many more in just over a week, while carrying out mass detentions of protesters. Human Rights Watch is investigating the government's violent repression of the protests and related human rights violations.Protests began on December 28 in Tehran's Grand Bazaar and rapidly spread to at least 27 provinces across the co…
(2026-01-06). The Okapi, Congo's hidden 'forest jewel', now protected thanks to conservation milestone. independent.co.ug 
The world's only living relative of the giraffe has received its strongest global protection yet. Conservationists say the move closes trafficking loopholes, strengthens protections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and signals a historic step toward safeguarding this rare and iconic forest mammal. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The world's only living relative …
(2026-01-06). Responsible media coverage during elections is essential for peace. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | As the election season approaches, there has been an increase in public participation, indicating healthy democratic engagement. However, this growth has also led to a surge in misinformation, especially on digital platforms, which can rapidly spread false narratives and conspiracy theories. Misinformation can diminish public confidence in elections and cause …
(2026-01-06). Uganda cross country team departs for World Championships in U.S. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's national team, led by star runner Jacob Kiplimo, departed Monday night for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, which begins in Tallahassee, the United States on January 10. Ahead of the team's departure, Kiplimo, the defending world cross country men's senior champion, told Xinhua that the team is …
(2026-01-06). When the ballot is under cyber-attack, protecting the vote should be a human rights duty. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Whenever people speak of a stolen election, what often comes to mind are stuffed ballot boxes and forged tally sheets. Today, all over the world, it may look a little different. The concept is the same, though, but the method has changed. Elections are now stolen quietly and invisibly, through lines …
(2026-01-06). This woman entrepreneur makes doing business easier in Nigeria. independent.co.ug 
A knack for solving problems led pharmacy graduate-turned-venture-capitalist, Amanda Etuk into Nigeria's bustling logistics sector to set up a firm that streamlines how businesses handle their supply chain operations. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | "Everything happens in Lagos," said Amanda Etuk as she drove in her chauffeured car through a busy dockyard in Lagos, Nigeria's …
(2026-01-06). The critical-minerals race is putting the planet at risk. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Johanna Sydow & Nsama Chikwanka | The environmental and human toll of mineral extraction is becoming clearer — and more alarming — by the day. Roughly 60% of Ghana's waterways are now heavily polluted due to gold mining along riverbanks. In Peru, many communities have lost access to safe drinking water after environmental protections were weakened and regulatory controls were …
(2026-01-06). Gov't urges responsible media reporting ahead of general elections. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance on Monday urged the media and the public to exercise caution while reporting as the country heads to the general elections on Jan. 15. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Aminah Zawedde said in a …
(2026-01-06). MUSEVENI: Blame your problems on your elected leaders in Rubaga. independent.co.ug 
Rubaga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged residents of Rubaga Division in Kampala to hold their elected leaders accountable for local challenges, saying citizens should stop blaming the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government for failures that fall within the mandate of leaders they themselves chose. Addressing thousands of supporters at …
(2026-01-06). Lebanon's Aoun warns Israeli attacks derail deescalation efforts. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Aoun on Tuesday denounced Israeli attacks on
(2026-01-06). Mawadda: The platform empowering Arab women on sexual health. newarab.com 
Twenty-six-year-old Taqwa had never been in a relationship when she got married in late 2024. "I was traumatised," Taqwa tells The New Arab, preferring to use only her first name. | She recalls both the physical and psychological pain of intercourse in the early days of marriage. "I thought I was frigid," Taqwa continues. | Then she discovered Mawadda, a platform, she says, that changed everything. | Taqwa attended training sessions and signed up for counselling and discovered that she suffered from a case of vaginismus, an involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles, often triggered by the fear or anticipation…
(2026-01-06). Libya's National Museum: Inside the daring plan to save its past. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-06). Turkey urges Europe to take responsibility for its own security. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). In Labour Britain citizenship remains conditional for minorities. newarab.com 
Growing up, I would hear stories of my family sending money back home to Bangladesh to build a house in the bari or the city. Every bit of remittance sent to make this house was meant to stand as proof that leaving had been worth it. But, on a more strategic level, it was also a way to keep a home away from home should we be forced to leave Britain. | The idea baffled me as a child because Britain was home for me. Not Bangladesh. | But as the years progress, and I witness the political direction Britain is taking, I'm beginning to see why my family sent money back home and built that house in the bari. | Last mon…
(2026-01-06). Israel to introduce electronic tagging in West Bank. newarab.com 
The The army said the decision allows security forces "to install a technological monitoring device on individuals subject to an administrative order restricting their movement within the (West Bank)," in a statement. | The system would allow for monitoring of "vio…
(2026-01-06). Tunisia court frees NGO workers accused of helping migrants. newarab.com 
A Sherifa Riahi, the former director of the French NGO
(2026-01-06). Yemen separatists set for Riyadh talks after fighting. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Iraqi militias reject calls by top judge and PM to disarm. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill two ahead of ceasefire monitors meeting. newarab.com 
(2026-01-06). The Bondi Massacre: bungling all round with gun owners (and taxpayers) now set up as scapegoats. onlineopinion.com.au Authorities should be targeting knife crime and unlicensed guns, not licensed law-abiding gun owners.
(2026-01-06). 'Running Venezuela'? Hegemony is one thing, dominance is another. responsiblestatecraft.org The U.S. bombing of Caracas, a capital of three million people, of the port of La Guaira, as well as other targets in the states of Miranda and Aragua, together with the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, represents a further escalation in the war-like operations that the United States has conducted over the past five months against the land of the Liberator, Simon Bolivar. It is also the first U.S. military attack on the South American mainland in 200 years. Such attacks have been common in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (most recently in Panama in 1989), but had never taken plac…
(2026-01-06). Operation Spiderweb Architect Out: Is Trump's Peace Plan the Real Reason? thinktank.pk In the ever-evolving landscape of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, recent developments in Kyiv have sparked intense speculation. Vasyl Maliuk, the head of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), resigned amid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's sweeping government reshuffle. This move comes at a critical juncture, as discussions around U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine gain momentum. While …
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). Construction begins at Philly's Westpark Apartments site. whyy.org 
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). Richard Womack named chair of Delaware County Council, Christine Reuther elected vice chair. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Every two years, Delaware County Council On Monday, County Council unanimously appointed Richard Womack as chair and Christine Reuther as vice chair of the five-member governing body. | "Being here on County Council is not an easy job," Womack said in a county press release. "Sometimes it's a thankless job, but I am reminded that it's not about me, it's about the people of the…
(2026-01-06). SEPTA says trolley wire replacements are done, estimates tunnel will reopen in 'weeks'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA said it is nearing the end of repairs to the overhead wires in its trolley tunnel between Center City and West Philadelphia, which has been closed since early November. | SEPTA said Friday it had "We do think we're getting toward…
(2026-01-06). Chester Springs preserves the site of the only military hospital built during the Revolutionary War. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Historic Yellow Springs campus in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, has a monument to the Revolutionary War's greatest threat. | Disease was a far greater killer than combat. An estimated 6,800 American soldiers were killed in action, but 17,000 died from afflictions including typhoid, dysentery, smallpox and the flu. | "Smallpox has made great havoc among them," wrote Joseph Hewes, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, upon the retreat of the Continental Nor…
(2026-01-06). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-06). "Bold, audacious, stunning" : A servile US media hails Trump's Venezuela war crime. wsws.org Major US news outlets are working to cover up the criminal nature of the aggressive US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro with a propaganda campaign hailing the military operation.
(2026-01-06). US imperialist bandits parade kidnapped Maduro in show trial. wsws.org In a degrading pseudo-legal farce, the Trump administration dragged kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores before a federal court in Manhattan on Monday.
(2026-01-06). Latin America's bourgeois governments bow to US attack on Venezuela. wsws.org War and outright colonial intervention by Washington plunges the already decrepit political order in Latin America into chaos.
(2026-01-06). Ottawa "welcomes" assault on Venezuela, but fears a rampaging America threatens Canadian imperialist interests. wsws.org Ottawa has long worked with Washington to bring about regime change in Venezuela.
(2026-01-06). Australia: Worker killed after roof collapses at Mammoth coal mine in Queensland. wsws.org Jeff Palmer, 59, is the third worker to be killed at the Coronado Global Resources-owned mine in the past six years.
(2026-01-06). European Union welcomes Maduro's abduction, while invoking international law. wsws.org The schizophrenia of the European powers, who invoke international law all the more loudly the more openly they violate it, is an expression of the political dilemma in which they find themselves. They need the US for the war against Russia in Ukraine but view it as an increasing threat.
(2026-01-06). Kelly Reichardt's The Mastermind: "Honestly, I don't think you've thought things through enough" wsws.org It impresses the viewer primarily as a criticism of the self-involvement and self-delusion of a certain masculine type.
(2026-01-06). The class issues in the fight to defend immigrants and the trap of the "Detroit People's Assembly" wsws.org The abduction of a least five Detroit area teenagers by ICE poses fundamental questions about how to mobilize the working class to defeat Trump's attack on immigrant workers and youth.
(2026-01-06). Australia: Parliamentary inquiry no obstacle to demolition of Victorian public housing towers. wsws.org The inquiry was a diversion promoted by the Greens and aimed at promoting the fraud that appeals to the Labor government would halt its destruction of public housing.
(2026-01-06). Governor Tim Walz ends re-election campaign, as Trump floods Twin Cities with immigration Gestapo. wsws.org Under conditions in which Trump's popularity is collapsing, Walz's resignation serves to bolster Republican claims that Democrats deliberately oversaw a massive fraud campaign centered in the Somali community.
(2026-01-06). Private equity firms increasingly selling assets to themselves. wsws.org When the final figures for 2025 are in it is expected that this type of operation will have set new records.
(2026-01-06). 5 years since Trump's January 6 coup. wsws.org The methods of violent overthrow of democratic institutions are now being employed both at home and abroad in an unprecedented drive for dictatorship and imperialist domination of the world.
(2026-01-06). Australia: Victorian Labor government to cut at least 1,000 public service jobs. wsws.org The areas most deeply affected will be environment, education and health, with lower-level staff bearing most of the brunt.
(2026-01-06). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Public school teachers in Bolivia joined a wave of strikes against fuel price rises, while a walkout by staff has hit the Le Massif de Charlevoix ski resort in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec.