(2026-01-20). Headlines for January 20, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Impose Tariffs on 8 European Countries Opposing His Push to Take Over Greenland, Pentagon Prepares 1,500 Soldiers to Be Possibly Deployed to Minnesota, Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran, Israeli Forces Start Demolishing UNRWA Headquarters, Trump Invites Putin, Xi and Netanyahu to Join Board of Peace to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire, U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Tàºrk Visits Sudan, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Reelected to a Seventh Term, At Least 19 People Killed in Chile Wildfires, Guatemala Declares State of Emergency After 10 Police Officers Killed, Hundreds Protest in Davos Ahead o…
(2026-01-20). Israel prevents French nurse from re-entering Gaza, after she spoke up about their genocide. thecanary.co 
When Iman Ma'arfi set foot in the Gaza Strip for the first time, she carried nothing but a first aid kit and heavy questions about the meaning of Israel's blockade and genocide. She had an idea of what it would be like in theory, but she soon discovered that what war does is not limited […] | By
(2026-01-20). Sultana demands complicit states pay for 'genocidal destruction' in Gaza. thecanary.co 
In a post on X, Your Party MP Zarah Sultana has exposed Trump's 'Board of Peace' as a front for war criminals and profiteers. Sultana then demanded that Israel, the US and 'every complicit state' should be responsible for the whopping $70bn cost to repair the destruction caused during the genocide on Gaza. Sultana's statement […] | By
(2026-01-20). Grain of Sand gives Gaza children their voices back on UK stage. newarab.com 
A Grain of Sand unfolds in a space stripped back to its barest elements, where a mound of sand, a chair, and shifting light become the terrain of a child's inner world, allowing memory, fear and imagination to exist side by side without spectacle or excess. | Written and directed by Elias Matar and performed by
(2026-01-20). Lawyers seek UK sanctions against Netanyahu over Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2026-01-20). Groups Call for National Federation of Social Workers Vote to Expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers From the International Association of Social Workers. counterpunch.org 
Shatat-USA-Palestine Mental Health Network Calls on US Social Work to Demand the National Federation of Social Workers Vote to Expel the Israeli Union of Social Workers From the International Association of Social Workers Israeli social workers serving as "combatants" in Gaza In June of 2024, the Palestinian Union of Social Workers and Psychologists (PUSWP) wrote
(2026-01-20). Radlibs in the Big Prison: On Workshops4Gaza. indybay.org Social media platforms are not safe spaces where you can assume others are telling the truth, any more than offline spaces are. There should be further & deeper consideration of how the centuries-old cultures dominating the human world at present continue to reproduce themselves among their professed critics & opponents.
(2026-01-20). Should Australia Join Trump's 'Board Of Peace'? Here Are 5 Key Points To Consider. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of his Board of Peace , inaugurating the second phase of his 20-point peace plan for Gaza.The board has already …
(2026-01-20). Doctors warn of fatal respiratory virus sweeping Gaza. newarab.com 
A rapidly spreading viral illness is For more than a month, "Over the past weeks, a widespread increase in infections has been observed, particularl…
(2026-01-20). Respiratory Virus Claims Lives in Gaza as Health System Nears Total Collapse. globalresearch.ca A senior Gaza health official warned Monday that a dangerous respiratory virus is spreading rapidly across the enclave, claiming lives and pushing an already shattered healthcare system to the brink of total collapse. | Mohammed Abu Salmiya, medical director of Al-Shifa …
(2026-01-20). China receives U.S. invitation to join Board of Peace for Gaza: FM. ecns.cn China has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Tuesday.
(2026-01-20). In Gaza, university scholarships are now a matter of survival. newarab.com 
In Gaza today, university scholarships have taken on a whole new meaning. No longer are they a step towards self-development, educational attainment or an academic experience in a different country. | For a whole generation of Gazan students, a foreign university scholarship has become a lifeline and one of the few remaining legal escape routes from the Gaza's students are not asking each other where they will study or which university programme is best; the question is existential: "Will I even be able to leave?" | In an environment that…
(2026-01-20). Israeli held in Canada after HRF complaint over Gaza war crimes. newarab.com 
An The foundation said Israeli propagandist and performer Guy Hochman was detained at Toronto Pearson International Airport and questioned for approximatel…
(2026-01-20). From Sumatra to Gaza to Caracas: ‚Ä®Extractivism, Political Violence, and the Value Law of Global Capitalism. globalresearch.ca Palestine is often treated as a stand-alone tragedy, a domestic war executed as exceptionally complicated, sensitive, or disinterested in the daily lives of people in the rest of the world. This is not only misleading, but it is also politically …
(2026-01-20). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-20). A Distraction from Epstein Files? Trump Ramps Up Chaos in Minnesota, Greenland & Beyond. democracynow.org 
One month after the deadline set by Congress for the Justice Department to release all files on the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Trump administration has made available less than 1% of the files. This comes as President Trump has dramatically expanded immigration operations in Minnesota while attacking Venezuela, threatening to bomb Iran and maintaining that the United States will annex Greenland. | Trump's campaign promised "that the files would be released, all of the files. Now, that's not happened," says legal expert Michele Goodwin, calling it a "travesty.…
(2026-01-20). First Honduras, then Venezuela: Organizations Denounce U.S. Interference to Please Corporate Cronies. ips-dc.org "The undersigned organizations categorically repudiate U.S. interference in the Honduran elections and affirm the inalienable right of the Honduran people to their autonomy and self-determination."
(2026-01-20). Trump's Unexpected Praise and Engagement with Venezuelan Opposition. devdiscourse.com In a surprising turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed ongoing discussions with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, signaling a potential collaboration with the Venezuelan leader.
(2026-01-20). Hands Off Latin America Season 2, Ep. 3. nacla.org 
After the U.S. invasion of Venezuela, the Trump administration has threatened other countries in Latin America, but some of the region's leaders and people are standing up.
theatlantic.com (2026-01-20). Trump's Letter to Norway Should Be the Last StrawOne could observe many things about this document. One is the childish grammar, including the strange capitalizations ("Complete and Total Control"). Another is the loose grasp of history.
(2026-01-20). Soldiers Recall Venezuela's Heroic Resistance Against US Invasion and Trump's Cowardly Attack. orinocotribune.com Lieutenant Pedro Sarmiento, of the Presidential Honor Guard, was one of the Venezuelan military personnel wounded during the armed invasion by the US regime on January 3. The action that left over 100 dead and resulted in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and National Assembly Deputy and First Lady Cilia Flores. | At the Military Hospital in Caracas, where he is receiving medical care, Sarmiento recounted how he and his troops experienced the US attack, emphasizing their valiant fight. "We Venezuelans are truly resilient. Despite the rapid intervention, we were able to confront and respond to this great…
(2026-01-20). Low Cost of Anti-Parasitical Drugs in Nicaragua Compared to U.S. Underscores Difference in Two Social Systems. covertactionmagazine.com Nicaragua remains in the crosshairs of U.S. regime-change efforts, along with Cuba and Venezuela, as President Donald Trump boasts of his administration's goal to remove "Marxists" from Latin America. This inflammatory rhetoric is repeated endlessly despite the fact that Nicaragua actually has a mixed-economy that recognizes, and even encourages, through low interest loans, grants and …
(2026-01-20). Venezuela declares 32 fallen Cubans Heroes and Martyrs of the Nation. radiohc.cu The National Assembly (AN) of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on Monday declared the 32 Cubans killed in combat during the criminal attack perpetrated by the United States government on January 3rd as Heroes and Martyrs of the Nation. | After announcing the resolution, Pedro Infante, First Vice President of the AN, highlighted the "infinite superiority in morality, valor, courage, and dignity" of the Cubans, who faced an enemy superior in resources, technology, and numbers, the Cuban Foreign Ministry website noted. | "I want to express above all our admiration for our Cuban and Venezuelan combatants who, wit…
(2026-01-20). Belligerence Abroad, Repression at Home: From Venezuela to ICE, with Steven Gardiner. politicalresearch.org In this season bonus episode, Koki talks to Steven Gardiner, PRA Principal Research Advisor, about the Trump administration's early-January attack on Venezuela and escalating domestic confrontations around ICE enforcement, including the Minneapolis protests around the murder of Nicole Good. Gardiner…
(2026-01-20). 'To Die for the Freedom of a Brother People Is the Highest Form of Living': Cuba Honors 32 Killed in Venezuela. scheerpost.com Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana, Cuba honoring the 32 fallen combatants. Photo: Presidencia Cuba | 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 Pablo Meriguet /
(2026-01-20). Vijay Prashad: Hyper-Imperialism on Hyper-Drive. consortiumnews.com The U.S. bombing of Venezuela and kidnapping of its president showcased the hyper-imperialist stage of the world order. A new mood in the Global South isn't yet a developed challenge to the collective West. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social…
(2026-01-20). Acting President Rodríguez Oversees Venezuela's Steel Complex Recovery and Rebuilding After US Attack. orinocotribune.com On Monday, January 19, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a working meeting with the mining and basic industry sector to advance the recovery of the national steel complex, the reactivation of industrial plants, and the improvement of workers' quality of life. | "We are making an effort to restore economic stability," Rodríguez stated, emphasizing that "the goal is to generate foreign currency." | In that context, she announced the reactivation of the Barquisimeto steel plant and pointed out that "what used to be wealth for the oligarchy, now belongs to the people." | The acting president of Vene…
(2026-01-20). Acting President Rodríguez Oversees Venezuela's Steel Complex Recovery and Rebuilding After US Attack. orinocotribune.com On Monday, January 19, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a working meeting with the mining and basic industry sector to advance the recovery of the national steel complex, the reactivation of industrial plants, and the improvement of workers' quality of life. | "We are making an effort to restore economic stability," Rodríguez stated, emphasizing that "the goal is to generate foreign currency." | In that context, she announced the reactivation of the Barquisimeto steel plant and pointed out that "what used to be wealth for the oligarchy, now belongs to the people." | The acting president of Vene…
(2026-01-20). Venezuela declaró Héroes y Mártires de la nación a cubanos caídos. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional (AN) de Venezuela acordó este lunes declarar Héroes y Mártires de la nación bolivariana a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en combate durante el ataque perpetrado por Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero. | Tras anunciarse el acuerdo, el primer vicepresidente para la AN, Pedro Infante, destacó la ´superioridad infinita en lo moral, en el valor, en el coraje, en la dignidad ª de los cubanos ante un enemigo superior en medios, tecnología y número. ´Expresar sobre todo la admiración por nuestros combatientes cubanos y venezolanos que, con mucha dignidad, con mucho coraje, con m…
(2026-01-20). Venezuela declara Héroes y Mártires a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en enero. cubadebate.cu Al dar a conocer la resolución, en la sede diplomática cubana ubicada en Caracas, el primer vicepresidente legislativo de Venezuela, Pedro Infante, resaltó la "superioridad sin límites en el plano moral, en el arrojo, en el valor y en la dignidad" mostrada por los cubanos frente a un adversario con mayor capacidad tecnológica, logística y numérica.
(2026-01-20). Venezuela declaró Héroes y Mártires de la nación a cubanos caídos. radiohc.cu La Asamblea Nacional (AN) de Venezuela acordó este lunes declarar Héroes y Mártires de la nación bolivariana a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en combate durante el ataque perpetrado por Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero. | Tras anunciarse el acuerdo, el primer vicepresidente para la AN, Pedro Infante, destacó la ´superioridad infinita en lo moral, en el valor, en el coraje, en la dignidad ª de los cubanos ante un enemigo superior en medios, tecnología y número. ´Expresar sobre todo la admiración por nuestros combatientes cubanos y venezolanos que, con mucha dignidad, con mucho coraje, con m…
(2026-01-20). Carlos Aponte, héroe antiimperialista venezolano. cubadebate.cu Desde el siglo XIX, revolucionarios venezolanos estuvieron junto a los patriotas cubanos en la lucha por la independencia de la Isla. En el siglo XX se destacó Carlos Aponte, el revolucionario que jamás claudicó ante el imperialismo yanqui. Estuvo junto a Mella y Guiteras, brilló por su temple y carisma, todo hombre de acción, entre el grupo de sus compatriotas y varios cubanos que en La Habana imprimían el periódico "Venezuela Libre", órgano revolucionario latinoamericano.
(2026-01-20). Primero Honduras, luego Venezuela: Organizaciones internacionales denuncian la injerencia de EE. UU. para complacer a sus amigos corporativos. ips-dc.org Las organizaciones abajo firmantes repudiamos categóricamente la injerencia de Estados Unidos en las elecciones hondureñas y afirmamos el derecho inalienable del pueblo hondureño a su autonomía y autodeterminación.
(2026-01-20). Trump's Greenland Retribution for Nobel Peace Prize Loss. globalresearch.ca There is a reason Greenland is sparsely inhabited — it's farking COLD! Colder than Siberia.
(2026-01-20). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-20). Trump Escalates Greenland Push, Says 'No Going Back' as Allies Warn of Trade and Security Fallout. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has doubled down on his long-standing ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. control, declaring there was "no going back" on the issue and refusing to rule out the use of force. His remarks, accompanied by leaked private messages and AI-generated images shared on social media, have triggered alarm across Europe and …
(2026-01-19). Opp leader strikes conciliatory note in maiden NA speech. tribune.com.pk 
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Mahmood Khan Achakzai offered unconditional support to the government for initiatives aimed at strengthening democracy, parliament and the Constitution in his maiden speech in the role on Monday while also calling for visits to PTI founder Imran Khan to be allowed. | The Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief was formally appointed as the NA opposition leader last week, filling a post that had remained vacant since August 7. NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq summoned PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and the Chief Whip of the Opposition, Aamir Dogar, to his chamber t…
(2026-01-20). CSTO, CIS discuss international, regional agenda. eng.belta.by Coordination between the CSTO and the CIS were discussed during a meeting between CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov and CIS Secretary General Sergei Lebedev on 20 January.
(2026-01-20). Sabalenka ready to mix it up. tribune.com.pk 
The second round of the Australian Open begins on Wednesday with top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka in action, along with Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev. | Alcaraz v Hanfmann | Looking to win the one Grand Slam that has eluded him, Alcaraz began his latest Australian Open campaign with a win over Adam Walton and the 22-year-old is not expected to be troubled by Yannick Hanfmann in the second round. | Alcaraz has been bundled out in the quarter-finals in his last two visits to Melbourne Park, though he was surprised to be up against elite talent like Zverev and Novak Djokovic at that stage of the tou…
(2026-01-20). Beyond Blood and Borders | I must live to tell our story: Japanese 'war orphan' in China. ecns.cn Before the age of five, Gao Fengqin's life was filled with darkness. After Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II"ÄÄin 1945, her Japanese birth mother, stranded homeless in China, hid her in a cold, damp coal shed until she was adopted by a Chinese couple."ÄÄ…
2026-01-20: Alastair Crooke: Iran's Missile Dominance DEVASTATES Trump's War Plan, Russia in Control
(2026-01-20). The Donroe Doctrine and the Cost of Foreign Policy by Spectacle. fpif.org Over the past year, the Trump administration has worked to craft a foreign policy aimed at putting America first and reclaiming center stage globally. It has even given this approach a name: the "
(2026-01-20). Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam: A Scholar, Thinker and Reformer. ummid.com Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam (Rah.) possessed a deeply compassionate heart and a vigilant mind for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
(2026-01-20). Opinion: Geopolitical Context of the Embattled Climate Racket. dissidentvoice.org Summary Several global generic ideologies were seeded by the USA-controlled United Nations (UN) of the early 1990s, following the dissolution of the USSR, and were actively percolated into all Western institutions (education, propaganda instruments, law, governance, hiring policies, etc.) (Rancourt, 2019). These delivered generic ideologies became tied to and protected by strong career and institutional …
(2026-01-20). Forbidden Data: COVID-19 Vaccines, Cancer, and the Cost of Medical Censorship. globalresearch.ca "We don't want to change. Every change is a menace to stability. That's another reason why we're so chary of applying new inventions. Every discovery in pure science is potentially subversive; even science must sometimes be treated as a possible …
apnews.com (2026-01-20). Wall Street slumps and Europe stocks sink as Trump threatens tariffs on 8 NATO membersStocks slumped in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday after President Donald Trump threatened to hit eight NATO members with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.
thejakartapost.com (2026-01-19). Who has been invited to be on Trump's Gaza boards? The White House said that under Trump's plan, there would be a main board, chaired by Trump himself, a Palestinian committee of technocrats meant to govern the war-wracked territory, and a second "executive board" that appears designed to have a more advisory role.
apnews.com (2026-01-19). Video shows fires in Palestinian village in West Bank during Israeli settler attackIsraeli settlers rampaged through a Palestinian village in the West Bank, setting fire to a series of structures, according to security camera footage obtained by The Associated Press on Sunday, in an overnight onslaught that has become a common phenomenon in the occupied territory.
cebudailynews.inquirer.net (2026-01-19). $1 billion gets a permanent seat to Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza A $1 billion contribution secures permanent membership on the Trump-led board instead of a three-year appointment, which has no contribution requirement, according to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity about the charter, which hasn't been made public.
aa.com.tr (2026-01-18). US orders 1,500 soldiers to prepare for possible Minnesota deployment: Report Minneapolis Mayor Frey calls military plans 'ridiculous,' says federal government will not intimidate city amid immigration enforcement tensions
theatlantic.com (2026-01-18). Trump Is Risking a Global CatastropheHis irrational fixation on Greenland could lead to widespread conflict. | Some of his ideas, however, are more destructive: His stubborn and ill-informed attachment to tariffs has brought about considerable disorder in the international economy and hurt many of the American industries they were supposed to protect.
(2026-01-20). In Bangladesh, thousands of volunteers are battling climate-fueled disease at its source. grist.org 
It is a cloudy, humid September morning near the end of monsoon season in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh and one of the world's
(2026-01-20). Israel destroys UNRWA headquarters in 'unprecedented' attack. newarab.com 
(2026-01-20). Rights Advocates Petition Court Over UCC's Internet Shutdown. plusnews.ug 
Human rights advocates have filed a petition in court challenging the move by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to shut down the internet ahead of the 15th January 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. The petitioners, Michael Aboneka and Raymond Amumpaire, argue that the shutdown, which was in place between 13th and 17th January 2026, violates …
(2026-01-20). Beijing urges Afghanistan to protect citizens after bombing. newarab.com 
Beijing demanded on Tuesday that "China has made urgent…
(2026-01-20). Trump reveals why he wants to invade Greenland. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just revealed why he wants to invade and take control of Greenland despite opposition.
(2026-01-20). Supreme Court Deliberates on Hawaii's Gun Control Law: A Constitutional Conundrum. devdiscourse.com In a pivotal legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority cast doubt on a Hawaii statute limiting handgun carrying on private properties accessible to the public without express owner consent. The court heard arguments challenging the law, claiming it infringes on Second Amendment rights, in light of a 2022 Supreme Court precedent.
(2026-01-20). Tuesday 1/20: Aptos: Free America Walkout. indybay.org State Park Drive, Aptos…
(2026-01-20). Friday 1/23: ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom. indybay.org March starts in Commons Park (425 Portland Ave. S, Minneapolis) at 2pm local time.
(2026-01-20). Friday 1/23: Solidarity with General Strike Minneapolis, Rally in Palo Alto. indybay.org 855 Embarcadero | Palo Alto 94303 | (Town and Country Village shopping district)…
(2026-01-20). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Mr. Trump: Greenland is not for sale. onlineopinion.com.au Trump threatens to seize Greenland from a NATO ally, shattering trust, exposing naked resource hunger, and risking the alliance that underpins Western security.
(2026-01-20). More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm. aljazeera.com US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states.
(2026-01-20). Gul Plaza fire toll rises to 28 as DNA testing begins to identify victims. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from a massive fire at Gul Plaza shopping mall on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi has risen to 28, said Dr Summaiya Syed. The blaze, which broke out late Saturday night, has destroyed most parts of the building. Rescue teams are still removing debris and recovering bodies. | She said DNA samples had been collected from 14 bodies, with the identification of six victims completed. She said one body was identified through a national identity card, while samples from 48 family members had been received to help establish the identities of the remaining victims. | All samples have been sent to the Sindh For…
(2026-01-20). Saudi Arabia keeps doors open to US, China in critical minerals race. al-monitor.com Washington is playing catch-up with Beijing to get its slice of the critical minerals sector, which is essential to strategic industries like clean energy, defense and electronics.
(2026-01-20). Plea seeks FIR against indian woman Sarabjit Kaur. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-20). Number of Muslims in Mumbai Corporation 2026 up by 1: Full list. ummid.com The new Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 2026 or BMC 2026) to have 01 more Muslim corporator as compared to the community's tally last time.
(2026-01-20). Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul. aljazeera.com An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
(2026-01-20). Indian tourist found dead under mysterious circumstances at music festival in Phuket. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 28-year-old Indian national was found dead under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Phuket, Thailand. The cause behind the death has not been ascertained yet. | The incident occurred during the early hours of January 18, Sunday, in Phuket, where the three-day music festival attracted thousands of national and international tourists. | The deceased has been identified as Jaisaksham, a 28-year-old Indian national. According to the reports, he was rushed to Thalang Hospital in Phuket's Thalang district late on Saturday night after displaying disturbing behaviour following…
(2026-01-20). Saturday 1/24: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-01-20). 'Timid' Keys makes shaky start to Australian Open. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-20). Africa Must Not Sleep in the AI Epoch. dissidentvoice.org Africa and the Global South stand at the edge of a historic turning point. A new architecture of global power has emerged—one built not on armies or invasions, but on algorithms, data pipelines, and invisible systems of digital control. In this new epoch, the greatest danger is not war. It is sleep. To sleep now …
(2026-01-20). Board of Peace has European states worried, but most refrain from direct criticism. haaretz.com Although France has announced it will not join, Britain and Germany have made do with vague statements for now. The issue is expected to be discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos which opened on Monday – and the signing ceremony for the Peace Council treaty is scheduled to take place at the conference on Thursday…
(2026-01-20). Buying Iphone 16 Plus? Vijay Sales Beats Amazon And Flipkart With This Deal. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) A massive price drop of up to ?18,000 on the iPhone 16 Plus model! But this offer isn't on Amazon or Flipkart. Details inside on the huge Republic Day offer from Vijay …
(2026-01-20). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-20). MWM chief Raja Nasir Abbas appointed Senate opposition leader. tribune.com.pk 
Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas has officially been appointed as the leader of the opposition in the Senate, filling a position that has been vacant for the past five months. | The announcement came during a Senate session chaired by Yousuf Raza Gilani, where Abbas secured 22 votes from opposition members, according to the chairman. The Senate Secretariat has been instructed to issue the official notification immediately. | Chairman Gilani formally declared Raja Nasir Abbas as the Senate opposition leader. During the proceedings, PML-N Senator Nasir Butt questioned the Senate chai…
(2026-01-20). KASESE: Celebrations after decisive victory for NRM. independent.co.ug 
NRM Celebrates Winning Kasese Woman MP Seat, A Position That Eluded the Party Since Return of Multi-Party Politics Kasese, Uganda | URN | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is celebrating a significant milestone after winning six parliamentary seats for the first time in Kasese District. The victory is especially notable in the Woman Member …
(2026-01-20). Dinamo Minsk top SKA as Enas breaks club point streak record. eng.belta.by In the third game of their road trip, the Bisons faced HC SKA Saint | Petersburg. The first period ended 1-0 in favor of the Minsk team, with | Stanislav Galiyev scoring on a power play.
(2026-01-20). Strike authorization vote coming for 40,000 University of California academic workers. wsws.org This strike vote is unfolding amid a rapidly escalating and explosive wave of working class opposition across the United States, raising the potential for a general strike.
(2026-01-20). ICE Is Going on a Surveillance Shopping Spree. indybay.org U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a new budget under the current administration, and they are going on a surveillance tech shopping spree. Standing at $28.7 billion dollars for the year 2025 (nearly triple their 2024 budget) and at least another $56.25 billion over the next three years, ICE's budget would be the envy of many national militaries around the world. Indeed, this budget would put ICE as the 14th most well-funded military in the world, right between Ukraine and Israel.
(2026-01-20). Carney Seeks New Trade Order as Canada Tries to Loosen U.S. Grip. moderndiplomacy.eu Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing an ambitious trade diversification strategy aimed at reducing Canada's heavy reliance on the United States and positioning the country as a leader in a new, more flexible global trading order. Triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff policy and threats against allies, Carney has accelerated efforts to …
(2026-01-20). Reasons to Explore London's Victoria Area — The Ultimate Travel Guide With Smart Luggage Storage Tips. thecanary.co 
Why the Victoria Area of London Is a Must-Visit Destination The Victoria location of London sticks out as one of the maximum sensible, iconic, and nicely-linked neighborhoods within the city. Located inside the coronary heart of Central London, Victoria combines royal landmarks, world-elegance shipping hyperlinks, inexperienced spaces, and current conveniences into one compact district, making […] | By
(2026-01-20). Artificial Intelligence an Asset, not a Substitute to Media. ummid.com Highlighting the possibilities and concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating all walks of life in the world, senior analyst and columnist Asad Mirza said that AI is a tool for journalism, not a substitute.
(2026-01-20). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-20). Pakistan's 'Combat-Tested' Jets Fuel Surge in Defence Deals. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's defence industry is attracting unprecedented global attention following last year's air conflict with India, where its jets, drones, and missiles earned the coveted "combat-tested" label. The success of the JF-17 fighter jets and supporting aircraft has sparked interest from multiple countries in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, keen to diversify their defence …
(2026-01-20). Democratic Party Leadership Too Weak to Stop Trump Power. indybay.org Grassroots mobilization is the only way…
(2026-01-20). China delivers on 2025 growth target, offering stability in an uncertain world. ecns.cn China's economy grew by 5 percent in 2025, in line with official targets, bringing the country's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) to a steady close amid rising global uncertainties.
(2026-01-20). Military Bases Prove New York Times to Be Lying About Greenland. davidswanson.org This was a headline in the New York Times on Tuesday: "With Threats to Greenland, Trump Sets America on the Road to Conquest: After a century of defending other countries against foreign aggression, the United States is now positioned as an imperial power trying to seize another nation's land." Here is a sentence from the …
(2026-01-20). Unpacking Why Europe Is on the Back Foot in the Greenland Crisis. thinktank.pk In an increasingly volatile global landscape, Europe finds itself in a precarious position, often described as being "on the back foot." This phrase captures the defensive stance the continent has adopted amid escalating tensions with the United States over territorial ambitions, trade disputes, and security concerns. At the heart of the current turmoil is the …
(2026-01-20). Delta Ecosystem in Collapse: Zero Delta Smelt Found in CDFW Fall Fish Survey. indybay.org The Delta Smelt, once the most abundant fish in the entire Delta, is an indicator species found only in the estuary. It's decline to virtual extinction in the wild is a symptom of a larger decline, the Pelagic Organism Decline (POD).
(2026-01-20). "Not Above the Law" : Law Prof. Michele Goodwin Decries Violent ICE Activity in Minnesota. democracynow.org 
Federal agents carrying out the Trump administration's sweeping immigration actions in Minnesota have been widely accused of using excessive force, arresting U.S. citizens, denying people access to legal counsel and other violations. Now President Trump has put 1,500 U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota under the Insurrection Act, which would mark another major escalation in his attack on dissent. | "The federal government is not above the law," says legal expert Michele Goodwin, who says the administration's violent crackdown in Minnesota marks a "rev…
(2026-01-20). Cost of Hate: In MP, School demolished despite Panchayat NOC. ummid.com Demolishing a school building despite having No Objection Certificate (NOC), from the village Panchayat just out of hatred is a major setback for India's progress…
(2026-01-20). 'I never felt like a world-class coach'. tribune.com.pk 
Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in world football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never thought of himself as among the game's best. | "I never considered myself a world-class coach," Klopp told AFP and other media in an interview in Leipzig, "because I still had so many questions when I finished." | "I was like 'how can I be world class with these questions still?'" | After starting out at Mainz, where he took the club to the top flight for the first time, Klopp moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he won two Bundesliga titles and reached the 2013 Champions League final. | Afte…
(2026-01-20). Student Loan Wage Garnishment Is Put on Hold. What Borrowers Need to Know. capitalbnews.org 
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will delay wage garnishment for defaulted student loans. The move, revealed Friday, reverses the department's earlier plan to gradually restart wage garnishment for groups of borrowers, and will allow the agency more time to finalize new repayment plans. Garnishing wages could have affect millions who are …
(2026-01-20). Will Trump Invade Norway Too? scheerpost.com President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Rural Health Transformation Event. The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Les Leopold / Presidents say stupid things. It's inevitable, b…
(2026-01-20). UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children. aljazeera.com UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
(2026-01-20). Jerusalem churches accuse Zionism of hijacking Christianity. newarab.com 
Senior church leaders in Jerusalem have warned against outside interference that they say threatens the Christian presence in the Holy Land and across the Middle East, following a meeting earlier this month between a In a statement issued on Saturday, the Patriarch and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem cautioned that individuals promoting what they described as "dama…
(2026-01-20). Italian Football Fan Bans in the Wake of Motorway Violence. devdiscourse.com The Italian Interior Ministry has implemented a travel ban for AS Roma and Fiorentina supporters, preventing them from attending away matches for the remainder of the season. This decision comes in response to violent altercations that erupted on a motorway over the weekend.
(2026-01-20). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-20). Trump bizarrely tells off UK over Chagos Islands, as Farage tries to cosy up. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has just issued a bizarre rebuke for the UK government over the Chagos Islands. According to the US president, apparently we're: currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER. And, in a moment […] | By
(2026-01-20). Lavrov expects greater European attendance at 2026 Minsk Eurasian security conference. eng.belta.by Representation of European countries at this year's Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security will be increased. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed this confidence at a press conference.
(2026-01-20). Qatari, Swiss firms to invest $2.7B in Misrata port: What to know. al-monitor.com Libya is seeking to increase its non-oil shipping capacity amid rising oil production and signs of both economic progress and turmoil.
(2026-01-20). President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026. sanews.gov.za President calls for joint sitting of Parliament to deliver SONA 2026 | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 12 February 2026. | "The President has called the joint sitting in accordance with Section 84(2)(d) of the Constitution and Rule 13(1)(a) of the Joint Rules of Parliament. The Constitution provides that the President may summon the National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces, or Parliament to an extraordinary sitting to conduct special business," the Par…
(2026-01-20). Will the US Obtaining Control of Greenland Dissolve the NATO Alliance? globalresearch.ca The US president's push to acquire the Danish territory follows a long and complex historical tradition of American territorial expansion. | The United States embarked on a dramatic expansion of territory after the end of the American Revolution and into the …
(2026-01-20). Trump Wields Wine Tariffs to Pressure France into Peace Board. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes, claiming the move would force French President Emmanuel Macron to join his proposed "Board of Peace," an initiative Trump says is aimed at resolving global conflicts. The threat followed Macron's reported refusal to participate. France has indicated it does not …
(2026-01-20). A Tech Bro Think Tank Is Trying to Roll Back Evidence-Based Homelessness Policy. scheerpost.com Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Garrett L. Grainger / Last fall…
(2026-01-20). The eruption of American imperialism reaches Europe: The conflict over Greenland and the fight against imperialist war. wsws.org The answer to Trump's fascistic policy of "might makes right" is not European rearmament but the international mobilization of the working class against all imperialist warmongers.
(2026-01-20). In This Dystopia You Can't Vote Against Wars But You Can Gamble On When They'll Start. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I can't get over the fact that people In this dystopia, Americans are never given the option to vote for a president who won't bomb foreign countries in wars of aggression. But they do have the option to gamble on when those bombs will be dropped. | They're not allowed to vote against war, m…
(2026-01-20). The MLK Speech We Need Today Is Not the One We Remember Most. portside.org The MLK Speech We Need Today Is Not the One We Remember Most |
(2026-01-20). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-20). Writers' Week wrecked by power, parochialism and a Premier's conscience. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-20). Africa Cup 2025: Senegal defeats Morocco in thrilling final. ummid.com Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal Sunday January 18, 2026 defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Final 2025 (AFCON 2025), becoming the new football champion.
(2026-01-20). 36 workers killed in huge landfill collapse in the Philippines. wsws.org Entirely preventable, the recent tragedy in Cebu is the result of capitalism's drive for profit at the expense of workers' safety and lives.
(2026-01-20). Long-COVID Grips Dr. May Hindmarsh. globalresearch.ca In this deeply revealing episode of BS Free MD, Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh speak with cardiologist and internist Dr. Peter McCullough, a leading scientist investigating long COVID and post-vaccine syndromes. | The conversation dives into the evolving understanding of …
(2026-01-20). Yemen: The Human Cost of Imperial Ambitions. juancole.com By | (
(2026-01-20). Karachi, parts of Sindh to receive rain and thunderstorms from Jan 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department's Early Warning Centre has forecast rain and thunderstorms across Karachi and several districts of Sindh from January 22 due to an approaching western weather system. | According to the forecast, the system is expected to enter the province on January 22, bringing the possibility of moderate to light rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, to Karachi. | Rain is also expected in Jamshoro, Dadu, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Naushahro Feroze and Shaheed Benazirabad, among other areas, the department said.
(2026-01-20). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Puerto Rico's Mothers Against War Turn to Revolutionary Love. portside.org Puerto Rico's Mothers Against War Turn to Revolutionary Love |
(2026-01-20). Europe weighs retaliation after Trump's tariff threats over Greenland. ecns.cn In an address to the nation on Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the use of tariffs by the United States against allies was "completely wrong."Gill said the EU continues to engage with Washington "at all levels" over the latest tariff threats and is taking "every possible step" to protect the bloc's economic interests.
(2026-01-20). Kuwait's first church granted minor basilica status. newarab.com 
According to Vatican News, the title of Minor Basilica is granted to "churches that hold special liturgical or pastoral importance, and that stand out for their historical, spiritual, or architectural value". | Known as Our Lady of Arabia, the Kuwaiti church has become the first to bear the title in the Arabian Gulf. | The church, originally built as a…
(2026-01-20). From American Uncertainty to Asian Opportunity: How BRICS Is Becoming a Lifeline for SA Farmers. infobrics.org South Africa is urgently pivoting east, and the BRICS alliance is emerging as a critical lifeline for the nation's farmers…
(2026-01-20). Trump praises Sharaa after truce reached with SDF. al-monitor.com The Trump administration's Syria envoy said Tuesday that Washington believed Damascus could handle the country's continued fight against ISIS, signaling a major shift in the US' policy toward the Kurdish forces.
(2026-01-20). NASA closes Goddard Space Flight Center library as it dismantles astronomy infrastructure. wsws.org The closure of NASA's largest research library at Goddard Space Flight Center represents a deliberate attack on scientific infrastructure and marks another step toward the privatization of space exploration.
(2026-01-20). Free BTS Performance At Gwanghwamun Square? Official Word From BIGHIT MUSIC. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) BTS' agency responds to news of a free performance at Gwanghwamun Square, as the group prepares for their long-awaited album return.Following the announcement of their highly …
(2026-01-20). It May Not Be Perfect, But History Shows Australia Cannot Turn Its Back On The UN. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) US President Donald Trump's invitation of selected world leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to join a Board of Peace has sparked a predictable mix of …
(2026-01-20). When Lebensraum Comes to America. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-20). Greenland and the Munich Agreement: Is Europe Bowing to the Aggressor Again? globalresearch.ca Trump's hunt for the Arctic Circle presents Europe with a historic ultimatum. Will it meet economic intimidation with a clenched fist, or will it once again make a cowardly bow to the aggressor? ; ⚪ To read this article in the following …
(2026-01-20). Valentino Garavani Net Worth: How Wealthy Was The Italian Fashion Designer, Known For Leading A Lavish Life? menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Valentino Garavani passed away on 19 January in his Rome home. He was 93. The legendary Italian fashion designer breathed his last from natural causes.Valentino founded his …
(2026-01-20). RIP Amb. Robert Hunter, who warned about NATO expansion. responsiblestatecraft.org The world of foreign policy restraint is poorer today with the passing of Robert Hunter, an American diplomat, who was the U.S. ambassador to NATO in 1993-1998. He also served as a senior official on both the Western Europe and Middle East desks in President Jimmy Carter's National Security Council.For decades, Hunter was a prominent, sober, and necessary voice of restraint in Washington. To readers of Responsible Statecraft, he was an
(2026-01-20). TESO REGION: 11 MPs lose Parliamentary Seats. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | URN | The 2026 general elections have dramatically reshaped the Teso sub-region's political landscape, eliminating at least eleven Members of Parliament, including senior ministers and long-serving legislators, as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) tightened its grip on the region. Among the most notable casualties was State Minister for Works and Transport, Musa …
(2026-01-20). Guangzhou hospitals expand use of cell, gene therapies. ecns.cn Hospitals and research institutes in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, are expanding the clinical use of cell and gene therapies, with doctors reporting early results in a small number of patients with chronic conditions.
(2026-01-20). This Week in People's History, Jan 21—27, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Jan 21—27, 2026 |
(2026-01-20). Stowaway raccoon from USA adjusts well to life in Belarus. eng.belta.by The raccoon has been in Belarus for less than a week. During this short | period, he has swapped a calm and semi-drowsy state for a very active | one.
(2026-01-20). As World Economic Forum in Davos opens, a major shift in Swiss security policy underway. wsws.org Switzerland is implementing a far-reaching security-policy shift, marked by massive increases in military spending, the erosion of neutrality and closer integration with NATO, all justified by exaggerated claims of external threats.
(2026-01-20). Municipal Elections, Union Budget and Future of Pune Real Estate. ummid.com The city you live in five years from now will depend on what happens when you vote, and what the budget gives us next month. Both count.
(2026-01-20). Killer vigilantes sentenced to life imprisonment. sanews.gov.za Killer vigilantes sentenced to life imprisonment | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has welcomed the sentences imposed by the Bhisho High Court in a matter relating to the vigilante killing of four people at Debenek in the Eastern Cape. | At least 16 people were each convicted and sentenced in the court for: | Four counts of murder: life imprisonment. | Four counts of kidnapping: eight years' imprisonment. | Public violence: three years' imprisonment. | According to the NPA, the offences occurred in December 2022 when members of the community held a meeting and "resolved that individuals suspected of cabl…
(2026-01-20). Yemen accuses UAE of running secret prisons, Abu Dhabi denies. newarab.com 
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government accused The accusation fueled tensions in a deepening row between the The alleg…
(2026-01-20). UAE president visits New Delhi, deepens strategic partnership with India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a brief but high-level working visit, underscoring the growing depth of ties between the two countries. It was his third official visit to India as president and fifth in the past decade. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received him at the airport, a gesture highlighting the closeness of their relationship.Although the visit lasted just over three hours, the talks extended beyond schedule. They covered a wide agenda, including trade, energy security, defense cooperation, technology, and global developments…
(2026-01-20). To Sustain Prosperity As Its Population Shrinks, China Will Have To Invest Big At Home. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) China's economy met the government's official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%.Exports played an …
(2026-01-20). Return capsule of Shenzhou-20 spaceship safely lands on Earth. ecns.cn The return capsule touched down at the landing site at 9: 34 a.m. (Beijing Time) on Monday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2026-01-20). UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key: Important Notice to Read. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), while releasing the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key (Provisional), has also issued important notification with regard to raise objections.
(2026-01-20). Vietnam's Lam Bets on Double-Digit Growth to Cement Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's top leader To Lam used his opening address at the Communist Party congress in Hanoi to pledge annual economic growth of more than 10% through 2030, despite what he described as overlapping global and domestic challenges. The once-in-five-years congress will determine the party chief the most powerful position in the single-party system and set …
(2026-01-20). North Korea's Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials. aljazeera.com Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
(2026-01-20). IHC restores bail, reinstates right of defence of Imaan Mazari, husband. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday restored the bail of rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, and reinstated their right of defence before the District and Sessions Court. | IHC's Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued the orders, suspending the trial court's previous rulings. Both Mazari and Chattha appeared before the high court during the hearing. | The judge directed that cross-examination in the trial court be completed within three days. Defence counsel Kamran Murtaza sought additional time, to which Justice Azam Khan said he would consider the request and advised the law…
(2026-01-20). Video: Elephant leaves 22 dead in 10-day rampage in India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A horrifying video recently flooded X (formerly Twitter), capturing an elephant on a rampage in India, leaving 22 people dead in the span of 10 days. According to TMZ, alongside the people who died was an expert who was called in to attempt to de-escalate the terrifying situation. The elephant went on a rampage in India's Jharkhand state, specifically in Chaibasa. Among the victims were also a couple and their two children, who were crushed to death by the elephant. The video captured people trying to flee on foot, prompting authorities to advise residents to remain indoors and stay away from nearby fo…
(2026-01-20). Expert explains why USA invited Belarus to be Board of Peace founding member. eng.belta.by "This appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump signifies a recognition of | the high status of our head of state and the Republic of Belarus in | matters of conflict resolution and the pursuit of peace promotion in all | regions,"
(2026-01-20). City of Marina Police Shoot and Kill Vehicle Driver, City Cancels MLK Celebration. indybay.org The City of Marina Police Department announced that officers with the department shot and killed the driver of a vehicle on January 18 during a traffic stop in the Marina Heights area near Bluffs Drive. Due to the police killing, the City of Marina "paused" its planned Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration that was scheduled for the morning of January 19 by the Marina Library.
(2026-01-20). New Zealand campaigners expose MPs who blocked Israel sanctions. newarab.com 
Information released by the New Zealand—based movements The bill, introduced by
(2026-01-20). Belarus, Tatarstan agree to increase mutual agricultural deliveries via BUCE. eng.belta.by This will create additional opportunities for realizing export potential | and will contribute to strengthening business ties between Belarusian | and Tatarstan agribusiness enterprises.
(2026-01-20). 'They are up to something'. Lavrov comments on provocative statements. eng.belta.by The actions and statements by the Lithuanian authorities give reason to suspect they are plotting something, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a news conference.
(2026-01-20). Death toll of Baogang plant explosion rises to 9. ecns.cn Nine people have been confirmed dead after an explosion at a steel plant in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, while one individual remains missing, local authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-01-20). New Caledonia's new Elysée-Oudinot pact signed in Paris despite boycott. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement over the French Pacific territory. The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was signed by most of New Caledonia's political leaders represented at New Caledonia's local Parliament, the Congress. But one of the main…
(2026-01-20). Minnesota Officials Under Federal Scrutiny in Immigration Probe. devdiscourse.com In a significant development, federal prosecutors have issued six grand jury subpoenas as part of an investigation focusing on Minnesota officials' actions during a major immigration operation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The subpoenas aim to uncover any obstruction or impedance to federal law enforcement efforts.
(2026-01-20). Market Mayhem: Trade Tensions Shake Up Global Stocks. devdiscourse.com In a fresh wave of investor anxiety, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached their lowest points in a month as Wall Street returned from a long weekend to new European tariff threats by President Donald Trump. This move echoed past tensions, driving fear across global markets.
(2026-01-20). Departments unite to enhance maths and science education. sanews.gov.za Departments unite to enhance maths and science education | The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has announced that his department will strengthen its long-term partnership with the Department of Basic Education, with the aim of improving pass rates in mathematics and science. | According to the Minister, the collaboration will also enhance the quality of teaching in these subjects in schools. | "We cannot hope to have high-quality science if we provide our young people with poor-quality education. Similarly, we cannot hope to have high-quality education if we produce poor…
(2026-01-20). Saturday 1/24: 36th Annual Holiday Appeal for Class War Prisoners. indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall | 2501 Harrison Street (at 27th St.) | $10 donation – students/unemployed $5…
(2026-01-20). How France and Germany Are Fighting for Economic Freedom from the US. thinktank.pk In an era of shifting global alliances and escalating trade tensions, France and Germany—Europe's economic powerhouses—are increasingly advocating for greater autonomy from the United States. This push stems from a combination of historical dependencies, recent geopolitical frictions, and a desire to safeguard the European Union's (EU) strategic interests. As of January 2026, with US President …
(2026-01-20). Syria's Kurds accept sweetened ceasefire deal as US envoy Barrack declares SDF obsolete. al-monitor.com The ceasefire follows intense clashes and a rapid Syrian military advance in the Kurdish-held northeast, amid concerns over ISIS prisoners.
(2026-01-20). Two chambers of Belarus' parliament to hold joint session on 21 January. eng.belta.by Parliamentarians will be presented with a report titled "The social sphere of the Republic of Belarus in current conditions: Challenges and opportunities."
(2026-01-20). China calls for international efforts to prevent Japan from reverting to path of militarism. ecns.cn Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026."The Tribunal systematically adjudicated and exposed the crimes of Japanese militarism in planning, preparing for, and invading China and other Asian nations, as well as in launching the Pacific War," Sun said.
(2026-01-20). Trump Calls the Rights of the Chagossian People "NO REASON WHATSOEVER" davidswanson.org Associated Press reports: "'Shockingly, our "brilliant" NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER,' [Trump] said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. 'There is no …
(2026-01-20). US immigration thugs accelerate ethnic cleansing campaign, as sentiment for Minneapolis general strike grows among workers. wsws.org As support grows for mass collective action to drive ICE out of Minnesota and the fascists out of the White House, Minnesota trade union bureaucrats made clear at a press conference Monday that they would not lead any strike action.
(2026-01-20). Trump's presence at Davos proves 'spirit of dialogue' was dead on arrival. thecanary.co 
This year's World Economic Forum began yesterday, 19 January, in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos. The conference of world leaders and business executives has previously been characterised as a stronghold of liberal globalism — or "woke banks" and "lab-grown meat", in the words of Florida governor Ron DeSantis. However, this year's agenda is looking […] | By
(2026-01-20). Japanese PM dissolves parliament, calls snap election. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced on Monday that she will dissolve the lower house of parliament on January 23, triggering a snap general election on February 8 in a bid to secure a renewed mandate for her economic and security agenda.Calling the decision "extremely weighty," Takaichi said the election would allow voters to "determine Japan's course together with the people." Campaigning is set to begin on January 27, with all 465 seats in the House of Representatives up for contest. The vote will be Takaichi's first national electoral test since she became Japan's first female prime mini…
(2026-01-20). New Caledonia's new Elysée-Oudinot pact signed in Paris despite boycott. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement over the French Pacific territory. The Elysée-Oudinot Accord was signed by most of New Caledonia's political leaders represented at New Caledonia's local Parliament, the Congress. But one of the main…
(2026-01-20). Syrian army advances risk fragile deal with Kurdish fighters. responsiblestatecraft.org Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa and President Trump
(2026-01-20). Collective action needed to curb school violence, says Minister Gwarube. sanews.gov.za Collective action needed to curb school violence, says Minister Gwarube | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental to quality education. | "Both parents and the community need to work together in curbing violence. This can only be achieved as a collective," the Minister said during a back-to-school engagement at Eldorado Park Secondary School on Monday. | The engagement placed learner safety, anti-bullying efforts and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) at the centr…
(2026-01-20). UAE deepens military ties with India amid rivalry with Riyadh. newarab.com 
The The agreements were finalised during talks attended by the UAE president, who was accompanied by the country's foreign and defence ministers. | The two sides also agreed to explore joint development of nuclear technologies and signed a letter of intent aimed at establishing a strateg…
(2026-01-20). Belarus' NOC head inaugurates new beach sports center in Minsk. eng.belta.by The opening ceremony was also attended by Sports Minister Sergei | Kovalchuk, captain of the national beach soccer team and one of the | world's best players Ihar Brishtsel, and representatives of sports…
(2026-01-20). Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister. aljazeera.com Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they've never seen a competitive election, until now.
(2026-01-20). Largest Offshore Solar Farm (1 GW) in World Goes 100% Live off China Coast. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The
(2026-01-20). AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco, Senegal faceoff on Sunday Jan 18. ummid.com Morocco defeated Nigeria, and Senegal trounced Egypt to reach the AFCON 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations) Final to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco Sunday January 18, 2026.
(2026-01-20). China rejects U.S. claims of 'China threat' to Greenland. ecns.cn China blasted the "China threat" narrative and called for safeguarding the international law when commenting on the Greenland issue on Monday.
(2026-01-20). Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking. tribune.com.pk 
Morocco have achieved their highest FIFA men's world ranking, rising to eighth, despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, who climbed to 12th on Monday. | Morocco were by Senegal in the decider in Rabat on Sunday, but the hosts had a chance to win the trophy with a last-gasp penalty at the end of regulation time. | However, Brahim Diaz squandered the kick after having to wait some 14 minutes for the Senegal players to return, as they walked off the field to protest the penalty decision. | Morocco moved up three spots in the January ranking to eighth. The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists' previous…
(2026-01-20). Federal Court Declines to Rehear Marilyn Mosby's Perjury and Mortgage Fraud Case. capitalbnews.org 
Marilyn Mosby won't get a do-over in her perjury and mortgage fraud case. A federal appeals court has denied a request to rehear the former Baltimore state's attorney's appeal. The U.S. Attorney's Office and Mosby's attorneys had asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit to take up the case. Yet, no judges …
(2026-01-20). Kasibante Petitions Supreme Court, Challenges Museveni's Victory. plusnews.ug 
Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging President Yoweri Museveni's victory in the 2026 general election, alleging widespread irregularities, violence, voter bribery, and failure by the Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair poll. Museveni garnered nearly eight million votes, defeating opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, who garnered just under three million …
(2026-01-20). Shanghai aims to significantly grow GDP by 2035. ecns.cn Major progress should be made regarding the innovation of the service industry and domestic demand should play a bigger role in driving economic growth, according to the plan.
(2026-01-20). Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District. sanews.gov.za Learners relocated after storm hit Amajuba District | Grade 11 and 12 learners from Umzilikazi Secondary School in Newcastle are being temporarily accommodated at Sgodiphola Primary School following the severe thunderstorms that struck parts of the Amajuba District in December and damaged classrooms. | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education said the relocation was an interim measure to ensure the continuity of teaching and learning, while longer-term solutions are being put in place. | The arrangement followed a series of consultative meetings involving the School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and School Management…
(2026-01-20). Trump's Pyrotechnics: A Briefing Room Spectacle. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump aims to showcase his administration's first-year achievements of his second term at an extraordinary White House press briefing. Amidst mounting tension with European allies over planned Greenland tariffs, Trump confronts controversy as he prepares to participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
(2026-01-20). Mumbai Corporation 2026: Full List of Winning Candidates. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission has released the ward wise full list of candidates who have won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) 2026 elections.
(2026-01-20). HMRC mistakes cause 5.6m people to overpay tax. thecanary.co 
Nearly 6m people in the UK overpaid tax from 2023/24, overpaying £3.5bn in income tax. Experts are blaming errors with tax codes and overly complicated rules. And HMRC will tell you in the lowest case lettering ever… they won't shout about it like they do when you owe them! t.co/PZsZfZJ06W — Ash (@theashrb) January 19, […] | By
(2026-01-20). China issues stern warning following Philippine coast guards' defamatory post. ecns.cn Speaking at a daily news conference, Guo said China strongly condemned…
(2026-01-20). Last remaining hunger striker will go on thirst strike if government continues to refuse a meeting. thecanary.co 
Umer Khalid is the last remaining hunger striker to participate in the Prisoners for Palestine hunger strike campaign. The 22-year-old who suffers from a rare genetic disorder, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, is currently on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The last hunger striker Khalid is now on day ten of his hunger strike. He resumed, after […] | By
(2026-01-20). Starmer's war on Palestine speech is too much even for Trump regime. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's war on anti-genocide speech and protest is too much even for Donald Trump's US regime. Trump may be in the middle of a fascist war on US citizens, but Starmer's pro-Israel 'lawfare' on pensioners, disabled people and other humanitarians is beyond the pale. Trump's 'free speech tsar', Under Secretary of State for Public […] | By
(2026-01-20). Trump is keeping coal on life support. How long can it last? grist.org 
Heading into President Donald Trump's second term, coal looked like an industry nearing the end of its life. Utilities planned to retire more than half of the nation's coal-fired power plants by 2028, no new facilities were coming online, and production had been flat for years. | Trump's first year back in office has given the industry an opportunity to retrench. The president is an avowed supporter of coal, and his Department of Energy has repeatedly intervened to prevent plants from shutting down. At the same time, a Trump-supported boom in the construction of artificial intelligence data centers has led to…
(2026-01-20). Interviews with NewsX World (India) today. gilbertdoctorow.com In my last item posted here, I mentioned the delay that sometimes comes in my receiving links to my interviews with News X World. Happily, I have just received and can now share the links to my appearances this morning and again this afternoon. The first two links below are from the morning. Regrettably there …
(2026-01-20). Israel Demolishes UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem, Sparking International Law Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished multiple structures inside the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound in East Jerusalem, a site Israel seized last year. Bulldozers entered the compound under heavy security and razed large buildings that previously housed dozens of UNRWA staff and were reportedly used to store humanitarian aid for the West …
(2026-01-20). Juice Cleanses, Charcoal Supplements And Foot Patches Is Detoxing Worth The Hype? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) January arrives with a familiar hangover. Too much food. Too much drink. Too much screen time. And suddenly social media is full of green juices, charcoal supplements, …
(2026-01-20). Free tuition and public transportation expansion: Massachusetts debunks myths. indybay.org Three years ago, the Democratic-governed US state of Massachusetts introduced a millionaire tax. Anyone earning more than a million dollars a year pays an additional 4 percent in taxes. Despite all the warnings from critics, the evidence shows that the economy continues to grow, the rich have not left, and the population is benefiting enormously. In the first three years, this generated $5.7 billion.
(2026-01-20). Saturday 2/7: A Journey: Social Justice and the Art of Neighboring in Palestine. indybay.org Islamic Center of Livermore | 3820 East Ave, Livermore CA…
(2026-01-20). Call for end to arbitrary action against Madrasas. ummid.com Reacting to the landmark judgment delivered by Allahabad High Court on non-affiliated religious Madrasas, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani described the verdict as a clear affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution of India and its core principles.
(2026-01-20). Ecuador's Escalating Murder Rate: A Nation in Crisis. devdiscourse.com Ecuador witnessed a significant surge in murders in 2025, marking a 30% increase compared to the prior year. This alarming rise highlights the challenges faced by President Daniel Noboa's government in tackling gang violence.
(2026-01-20). NYT goes full witchcraft, cites an academic declaring Trump will cause bad weather! 'Trump's greenhouse gas emissions will cause Trump's heat waves, Trump's droughts, Trump's floods, Trump's wildfires'. wattsupwiththat.com Princeton Professor Emeritus of Physics William Happer in 2017 drew parallels to today's man-made climate change claims. "I don't see a whole lot of difference between the consensus on climate change and the consensus on witches. At the witch trials in Salem the judges were educated at Harvard. This was supposedly 100 per cent science. The one or two people who said there were no witches were immediately hung. Not much has changed," Happer quipped.
(2026-01-20). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-20). Greenland as Theater: Why Trump's Rhetoric Looks More Like Strategic Signaling Than a "Take-Over" Play. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump has publicly and unabashedly announced that the United States is taking over Greenland, by hook or by crook, come hell or high water. The announcement has been met with widespread ridicule. Commentators across the political spectrum …
(2026-01-20). Trump letter claiming US control of Greenland draws sharp criticism. tribune.com.pk 
A letter sent by US President Donald Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre claiming the United States must have "complete and total control of Greenland" has drawn strong criticism from The Atlantic, which said the remarks show a president "living in a different reality" and risk serious damage to American alliances. | In the letter, Trump said that because Norway had "decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS," he no longer felt obliged to think "purely of Peace" and would instead act in what he described as US interests. He questioned Denmark's sovereignt…
(2026-01-20). Your Party leadership candidate ruled ineligible. thecanary.co 
A candidate for the Your Party Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections has been ruled ineligible. Ian Spencer, standing as part of the Grassroots Left slate for the North East, has had his candidacy in the CEC elections withdrawn. This was on the basis of an accusation that he is a member of another political party. […] | By
(2026-01-20). Explosion rocks hotel in Shahr-e-Naw, Kabul. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A deadly blast took place in a hotel in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday, city police and the Afghan government reported.Footage was shared on social media showing black smoke and destuction insde a hotel in Shahr-e-Naw district in Kabul, Afghanistan."An explosion occurred in a hotel on Gulfaroshi Street in Shahr-e-Naw, the fourth district of Kabul city, causing casualties," Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran revealed.The cause of the explosion was not confirmed by the police yet, but an investigation is underway.Abdul Mateen Qani, the interior ministry spokesman, told AFP: "We do have casualtie…
(2026-01-20). Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court. sanews.gov.za Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court | The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates' Court in Gauteng on Tuesday. | The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates Courts in the Western Cape and another incident at Melmoth Court in KwaZulu-Natal — all in the span of last year. | "The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has learnt with serious concern of [the] shooting inci…
(2026-01-20). From District Council to Parliament: Rwabugumi takes Rubabo County. independent.co.ug 
Rukungiri, Uganda | URN | The incumbent Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Rubabo County. Rwabugumi, who contested on the NRM ticket, was declared the winner on Saturday January 16, at around 3: 00 a.m. after polling 16,102 votes. He defeated the incumbent MP, …
(2026-01-20). Verbal threats, insults may face jail under China's revised law. ecns.cn Verbal threats, insults, and online harassment may constitute legal violations under Chinese law, with offenders facing fines, detention, or even imprisonment of up to three years, according to the 2026 edition of China's Public Security Administration Punishments Law.
(2026-01-20). View From The Hill: Defiant Nationals Break With Liberals Over Hate Bill, Putting Strain On Coalition. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Nationals have defied shadow cabinet solidarity, voting in the Senate against the government's hate crime legislation, which passed late Tuesday night with the …
(2026-01-20). 'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts. geo.tv 
An Afghan woman lights a fire to cook food at a makeshift kitchen in Markhor-e-Sufla village, Herat, Afghanistan, October 26, 2024. — ReutersWFP estimates 17 million Afghans face acute hunger.Winter shuts work opportunities as need rises sharply.WFP says 3 million more face acute…
(2026-01-20). All The Reasons Trump Should Resist Regime Change In Iran. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) | Since early January, President Trump has committed several times to intervening in Iran should its regime violently repress domestic protests, explaining that the US was locked …
(2026-01-20). The Government from Hell. Donald Trump and the Destruction of the World. globalresearch.ca Judging from opinion polls, the American public has increasingly become largely disenchanted with the bizarre behavior of President Donald J Trump and the clownish entourage that surrounds and encourages him. Last week featured a meeting between Trump and the foreign …
(2026-01-20). China and India make clean energy gains, but coal remains King. thecanary.co 
Coal-fired power generation in China and India — the world's top coal consumers — declined for the first time in over 50 years. Simultaneously, clean energy production in both countries set new records, as reported by Carbon Brief. Lauri Myllyvirta, a lead analyst at Carbon Brief, highlighted that: China's recent clean-energy generation growth, if sustained, […] | By
(2026-01-20). China's Economy: Key Facts and Figures. ecns.cn For years, China's economy has confounded the pessimists. While skeptics have routinely scrutinized every new challenge or external shock as a prelude to inevitable decline, facts on the ground speak for themselves: While not immune to headwinds, the Chinese economy has proved far more resilient than many expected.Latest official data reinforce the assessment. Despite external shocks and domestic challenges, the Chinese economy expanded by 5 percent in 2025, a pace that met the set target and remained robust by global standards.
(2026-01-20). Reform chief Farage in outreach to 'anti-Islamist' UAE president. newarab.com 
(2026-01-20). National Tourism Agency's new chief names the agency's priorities. eng.belta.by Following his introduction to the team, the new head of the National Tourism Agency, Kirill Masharsky, told journalists about the agency's priorities, BelTA reports.
(2026-01-20). New Christianity Today CEO Nicole Martin believes in the good news, even in hard times. anabaptistworld.org Growing up, Nicole Martin recalls hearing stories from her great-grandmother, Estelle Cartledge, about helping her husband build a church in Pittsburgh during a time of segregation when women leaders were viewed with suspicion. Her great-grandmother's response was simple: Do the work in front of you. Let God take care of the rest.
(2026-01-20). Healing the city: A mountain of trash that slept for 20 years is vanishing in Shenzhen. ecns.cn In South China's Shenzhen City, an unprecedented landfill environmental remediation project is underway, marking the largest volume landfill excavation and waste relocation project that has ever been launched in China.
(2026-01-20). AIMIM to emerge as single largest party in Malegaon Corporation 2026: Exit Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is set to emerge as the single largest party in Malegaon where polling for the corporation election (MMC) was held today.
(2026-01-20). Trump Rollbacks Put Children's Health at Risk as Pollution Increases. capitalbnews.org 
On the morning of Jan. 10, when the federal government said it would stop prioritizing how many lives are saved by cutting air pollution, Sonya Sanders flashed back seven years to when a fossil fuel facility near her South Philadelphia home exploded. The 2019 blast rattled windows across the city and could have killed thousands …
(2026-01-20). "I Remain Politically Active Despite Loss" Says DF's Mpuuga. plusnews.ug 
As Uganda settles from a highly contested presidential election that has reshaped the opposition landscape and triggered fresh debate about the credibility of the electoral process, Democratic Front (DF) president Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba has said his defeat in the Nyendo-Mukungwe parliamentary race does not mark the end of his political career. Speaking on Monday at …
(2026-01-20). China-Myanmar cross-border marathon draws nearly 600,000 runners over past decade. ecns.cn The Ruili China and Muse Myanmar Cross-Border Marathon has attracted nearly 600,000 runners from 33 countries and regions over the past decade, organizers said Monday at a press conference in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2026-01-20). Wednesday 1/21: Save Our Votes: SCOTUS, the Attack on Voting Rights & Erosion of Our Democracy w/ CC. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere | Register: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/885477……
(2026-01-20). Exporters Aren't Eating the Tariffs, We Are. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump keeps saying that foreigners are paying his tariffs. He talks as though he thinks China, Japan, and other trading partners are sending the Treasury checks every month. (They go on the "tariff shelf.") Who knows what Trump actually thinks, but insofar as there is a story of foreigners paying the tariffs it would
(2026-01-20). Chinese premier chairs symposium to solicit opinions on draft gov't work report, five-year plan. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday presided over a symposium for soliciting opinions and suggestions on the draft government work report as well as the draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
(2026-01-20). Australia's parliament backs sweeping gun, anti-hate reforms after Bondi attack. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's lower house of parliament has passed new laws for a national gun buyback, tighter background checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate crimes, in response to the country's worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival last month. | Two bills for stricter gun control and anti-hate measures passed on Tuesday by the House of Representatives in a special parliament session will now go to the upper house Senate, for debate. | The gun control laws are expected to pass with the support of the Greens party despite opposition from the conservative Liberal-National coalition. The anti-hate laws a…
(2026-01-20). Iraq blames overseas travel and tattoos for rise in HIV cases. newarab.com 
Iraqi According to the Health officials also confirmed that som…
(2026-01-20). Wednesday 2/4: Christians in Palestine: an In-Person Dialogue with Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos. indybay.org Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center | 17000 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill CA 95037…
(2026-01-20). The Hidden Cost of Light Pollution. counterpunch.org 
The night sky—the silent dark between stars—is a living commons bridging Earth, life, and spirit. As the 13th‚Äëcentury Zen master Eihei D≈çgen taught in Keisei Sanshoku or "The Sound of the Streams, the Shape of the Mountains," rivers, forests, mountains, and night are not mere backdrops but the body and speech of the Buddha—sacred, alive,
(2026-01-20). Saudi Pro League: Al-Nassr returns to winning ways finally. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Football Club Saturday defeated Al-Shabab 3-2 to earn the much needed 3 points to remain prominently placed in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) table.
(2026-01-20). Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy | Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning. | Speaking to the media this morning, Mabona said psycho-social support teams have already been dispatched to schools impacted by the tragedy. | "So, we have started with the process of psycho support, the school has been taken through the process. Actually, we have sent the psycho support to all the schools…
(2026-01-20). Sudan paramilitary forces say 'regret' deadly Chad border clash. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary In a statement on its official Telegram channel, the RSF said the clashes "resulted from an unintentional mistake during field operations" targeting forces from the Sudanese army who had entered from C…
(2026-01-20). ICE vs. People of Minnesota: A Special Report on Community Resistance to Trump's Militarized Crackdown. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! producer John Hamilton reports from Minneapolis, where residents say ICE agents are violently targeting legal observers and community members as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants. Patty O'Keefe, who was arrested while monitoring ICE activity in her vehicle, said agents "broke our two front windows and dragged us out," then taunted her in custody. She said one agent told her, "You guys got to stop obstructing us. That's why that lesbian bitch is dead," referring to Renee Good, the mother of three shot dead earlier this month by an IC…
(2026-01-20). Australia's wildlife crisis exposes a catastrophic failure of government. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-20). International Olympiad winners honored at Great Stone Industrial Park. eng.belta.by Attending the event were school students and first-year university | students, 17 teachers who prepare Belarusian teams for participation in | international subject Olympiads, and also heads of general secondary | education institutions whose students won gold medals at international…
(2026-01-20). Valentino Shaped The Runway And The Red Carpet For 60 Years. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Valentino, who died on Monday at 93, leaves a lasting legacy full of celebrities, glamour and, in his words, knowing what women want: to be beautiful .The Italian …
(2026-01-20). Tuesday 1/20: Watsonville: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Watsonville Plaza, Watsonville…
(2026-01-20). Why security, not growth, is likely to command China's attention in 2026. scmp.com China achieved its twin goals of tech advancement and macro stability in 2025. Its goals for 2026 remain the same. However, a rapidly deteriorating global security environment is likely to shift national priorities towards preparation for worst-case scenarios. | Oil supplies and sea lanes are becoming insecure. The US-China trade war could reignite at any time. China will have to accelerate its goals of energy and technology self-sufficiency to enhance national resilience. Fighting for sea lane…
(2026-01-20). Beach sports center opens in Minsk. eng.belta.by The opening ceremony for the Peshchanaya Dyuna [Sandy Dune] Beach Sports | Center took place on the grounds of the Olimpiyski Sports and | Recreation Complex in Minsk.
(2026-01-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 2,000 healthcare workers in Minneapolis-St. Paul are set to strike, while in Argentina, protests were held in support of Lutramax workers who are opposing firings.
(2026-01-20). New matric, intermediate grading policy announced in Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh has introduced a new grading system for matriculation and intermediate levels, effective from the 2026 annual examinations. Initially, the system will apply to 9th and 11th grades in 2026, while 10th and 12th grades will adopt it from 2027. | The Department of Universities and Boards, with the approval of the relevant minister and the recommendation of the Inter-Board Coordination Committee (IBCC), issued the official notification. Under the new system, passing marks have been raised from 33 to 40, and candidates scoring below 40 will be considered "ungraded". | Results will now be released per subject,…
(2026-01-20). UN Human Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Amid Deadly Protests. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will convene an emergency session in the coming days to address reports of widespread violence against protesters in Iran. The protests, the largest since 2022, have reportedly resulted in at least 5,000 deaths according to Iranian authorities. U.N. rights chief Volker Turk condemned the crackdown, while Human Rights Watch …
(2026-01-20). The Board of Peace: A Replacement to the UN or a US-Led Coalition of the Willing Therein? globalresearch.ca Putin might accept Trump's invitation to participate in order to avoid offending him and not lose a seat at the table where members provide input on US policy towards settling various conflicts. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, …
(2026-01-20). German politician proposes nuclear weapons amid US-EU crisis. infobrics.org Tensions between EU and the US are fomenting new defense discussions in Europe.
(2026-01-20). NRM chest-thumping after Buganda wins. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is celebrating what it describes as a political comeback in Buganda, claiming it has flipped the region after suffering heavy losses in the 2021 general elections. Party officials attribute the recovery to stronger mobilisation and improved voter outreach during the current electoral cycle. NRM Deputy …
(2026-01-20). Activists hack central Leeds billboard to expose Drax pollution. thecanary.co 
Axe Drax activists 'hacked' a central Leeds billboard exposing Drax's deadly pollution in the Southern US. The billboard reads '"I Can't Breathe" Drax Biomass Chokes Black Lives'. This is a quote from a community member regarding Drax's pollution and environmental racism in the Southern US. Police returned the billboard in 2025, after seizing it during […] | By
(2026-01-20). 26th Annual Rosa Parks Day and Women of Courage in the State of California. indybay.org Mrs. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks life and legacy as "Patron Saint" of the Women's Political Council of Montgomery, Alabama sparked the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott 70 years ago (1956-2026) that help change racial segregation throughout America.
(2026-01-20). High-speed train collision kills at least 39 in southern Spain. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 39 people were killed and more than 150 injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain on Sunday evening, in one of the country's deadliest rail disasters in recent decades.The crash occurred near Adamuz in Córdoba province, about 360 kilometers south of Madrid. A northbound AVE train traveling from Málaga to Madrid with roughly 300 passengers derailed on a straight section of track and plowed into an oncoming train heading from Madrid to Huelva. The impact caused extensive destruction, scattering debris across the site as emergency teams worked through the night to rescue survi…
(2026-01-20). WEF's Gim Huay Neo: China driving global growth. ecns.cn As the World Economic Forum's annual meeting opens in Davos, Switzerland, a senior WEF official said China has been a key engine of global economic growth, contributing about one-third of worldwide expansion in recent years.
(2026-01-20). Redrawing Muslim Politics: AIMIM's Rise and SP's Fall in Maharashtra. ummid.com Beneath the BJP victory in Maharashtra civic polls lies a more consequential story: The decline of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the steady rise of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM as the principal Muslim political force in Maharashtra's urban politics.
(2026-01-20). Saturday 1/31: 2025 Oscar Winner: No Other Land Screening at Newark Public Library. indybay.org Newark Library | 37055 Newark Blvd | Newark CA…
(2026-01-20). Belarus-UN Cooperation Plan for 2026 signed in Minsk. eng.belta.by Before the signing ceremony, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov remarked that the Belarusian side is firmly committed to implementing the entire range of proposed measures.
(2026-01-20). Defend the Rojava revolution! socialist-alliance.org 
The Socialist Alliance stands in full solidarity with the Kurdish-led Rojava Revolution which is now under attack from the Syrian regime, with the backing of the United States and the European Union.
(2026-01-20). BDS activists acquitted for SECOND time after prosecutor offers no evidence. thecanary.co 
A Belfast judge has found three anti-genocide activists not guilty of criminal damage to Israeli products in a Sainsburys supermarket. The prosecutor offered no evidence against them. Martin Rafferty, Eoin Davey and Yasmary Perdomo were accused of putting BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) stickers on Sodastream products. All had denied the charge. The Public Prosecution […] | By
(2026-01-20). Trump Ties Greenland Threat to Nobel Snub as EU Braces for Trade War. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has openly linked his renewed push to take control of Greenland with his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, escalating a dispute that risks reigniting a transatlantic trade war and deepening strains within NATO. In remarks and private messages disclosed by Norway, Trump suggested that being passed over for the …
(2026-01-20). How many people were killed in the latest Iran uprising. newarab.com 
Conflicting figures have emerged over the death toll from protests in The unrest began in late December, as demonstrations against worsening economic conditions spread to multiple cities, with most protests turning violent. | The scale of the unrest has led to death toll estimates that exceed those reported during previous episodes of protest in…
(2026-01-20). Racist, Transphobic, Fascist Black Metal Band to Play at Neck Of The Woods This Saturday. indybay.org Generally, the Bay Area black metal scene doesn't have a fash problem. However, there are some dark corners of the scene.
(2026-01-20). Israel destroys UN buildings in occupied East Jerusalem, cuts water to others. thecanary.co 
Israel has begun the demolition of United Nations buildings in East Jerusalem, which it has illegally occupied since 1967 and annexed in 1980. The occupation is bulldozing the headquarters of UNRWA, the UN's refugee agency for Palestinians. Israel has long wanted UNRWA abolished because it keeps alive the hope of Palestinians of exercising their right […] | By
(2026-01-20). Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve lower house on Friday for Feb. 8 election. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO | Xinhua | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election set for Feb. 8. At a press conference, Takaichi said she will dissolve the 465-member lower house on Friday, the opening day of this year's ordinary parliamentary …
(2026-01-20). Australia passes gun control laws over Bondi mass shooting. newarab.com 
(2026-01-20). Field Marshal Munir visits police academy, highlights modern policing. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday visited the National Police Academy in Islamabad, where he engaged with officers from the Police Service of Pakistan. | Upon his arrival, Field Marshal Munir was greeted by the Commandant of the National Police Academy, and a guard of honour was presented by a police contingent. He laid a wreath at the Police Martyrs' Monument and offered Fateha, paying respects to police officers who had lost their lives in the line of duty while working to maintain peace, uphold the rule of law, and ensure public safety. | He acknowledged the sacrifices made by…
(2026-01-20). Third World's Stephen 'Cat' Coore, a Jamaican who straddled musical genres, dies at 69. globalvoices.org 
'He carried a tone that knew where it came from and therefore knew where it could go' | Global Voices Stephen "Cat" Coore of Third World performing at Reggae Geel, 2022. It was with shock that Jamaicans learned of the death of one of their most beloved reggae musicians, Stephen "Cat" Coore, who
(2026-01-20). Plastic Pollution is Growing in Cornwall, quicker than anybody predicted. thecanary.co 
Cornwall's beaches still look beautiful from a distance. But walk the tideline after a storm, or look closely at the wrack line where seaweed gathers, and a different story emerges — one of fragments, fibres, plastic bottles, crisp packets, and broken objects that were never meant to be here, yet now define the modern coastline. | Plastic pollution in Cornwall is no longer sporadic or seasonal. Locals describe it as constant, cumulative and accelerating. Each tide doesn't just bring new waste — it grinds what's already there into smaller and smaller pieces, embedding it deeper into sand, rock pools…
(2026-01-20). BRICS New Development Bank: Growth Driver for Global South Countries. infobrics.org On the eve of its second decade, the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) has established itself as a multilateral financial institution committed to the development of the Global South…
(2026-01-20). How the UK government laundered racist violence after the 2024 race riots. thecanary.co 
A blistering new report from the Institute of Race Relations has just taken the government apart for refusing to confront racism — even after the 2024 race riots. 'In Racism's Echo Chamber' shows exactly how the government deliberately stripped racist attacks of their racial context. Instead, ministers reduced the violence to an issue of "mindless […] | By
(2026-01-20). 'It's about advancing peace,' expert comments on Belarus' proposed role in Board of Peace. eng.belta.by Political scientist Piotr Petrovsky, in an interview with a BelTA correspondent, shared his perspective on the invitation for Belarus to join a new international body — the Board of Peace.
(2026-01-20). Nonviolent Discipline Is Helping Turn The Tide On ICE. progressivehub.net DAVID CORTRIGHT | WAGING NONVIOLENCE…
(2026-01-20). Xi congratulates Central African Republic president on reelection. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his reelection as president of the Central African Republic.In his message, Xi noted that in recent years, China and the Central African Republic have continued to deepen political mutual trust.
(2026-01-20). Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack. aljazeera.com Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition.
(2026-01-20). From "I Have A Dream" to We Have a Nightmare. scheerpost.com In remembrance of Dr. King's life and work and all who sought to bend America toward justice. It now is up to us to awaken, act, and safeguard our people and our nation. By Dennis Kucinich Substack On this day, as we celebrate the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …
(2026-01-20). Trump threatens 200% wine tariff to push France to join 'Board of Peace'. scmp.com US President ‚ÄåDonald Trump said he will impose a 200 per cent tariff ‚on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. | When ‚Å asked by a reporter about Macron saying he will not join the board, Trump said: "Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon."
(2026-01-20). China's secret plan to keep US out of Taiwan war: Xi to use civilian fishing boats, not warships. hindustantimes.com In a display of maritime precision, thousands of Chinese fishing boats were mobilized in the East China Sea to form an enormous 460 km floating barrier. The coordinated formations, revealed through vessel-tracking data and analyzed by The New York Times, suggest training or rehearsal for a potential naval blockade scenario near Taiwan and key shipping lanes. Analysts warn this unusual "civilian" fleet activity could be part of China's broader grey-zone strategy, using fishing vessels as a maritime militia to obstruct sea lanes, strain surveillance, and test responses from regional powers.
(2026-01-20). Trump Awaits Supreme Court Decision on Global Tariffs. devdiscourse.com U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty Tuesday regarding the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on the legality of his global tariffs.
(2026-01-20). Iran ramps up crackdown, vows cut off that threatens Khamenei. al-monitor.com Iran doubled down on the narrative that the protesters were "Israel-linked mercenaries," as international calls grew for the regime's accountability after its bloody crackdown on the unrest.
(2026-01-20). Activists cry foul as Egypt shifts 25 Jan. holiday to Police Day. newarab.com 
There is desperation among activists in The decision, taken by the Egyptian It ostensibly aims to offer civil servants and private-sector workers lo…
(2026-01-20). Bull Sharks Are Spending Longer In Sydney Harbour And Other Summer Grounds. Here's How You Can Stay Safe. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Four people have now been bitten by sharks in the last two days in New South Wales, including three in Sydney Harbour. Two people are in critical condition.The shark …
(2026-01-20). Is President Trump Tacitly Killing NATO? Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca The NATO Summit in The Hague, 24-25 June 2025, has come and gone. | However, the scene of the infamous Summit reverberates with many uncertainties, illusions for some, deceptions for others. | At the outset, it looks like President Trump came to …
(2026-01-20). Ford Kentucky Truck workers respond to exposure of union corruption and unsafe conditions. wsws.org "The UAW is stealing from the retired," a worker said.
(2026-01-20). King's Dream Was Never a Holiday. counterpunch.org 
On a cold January morning, a small group of visitors walks through a National Park, expecting to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. The gates are open—but the celebration is gone. Juneteenth has vanished, Black History Month was paused last year, and President Donald Trump became the first president since Reagan not to issue an
(2026-01-20). Hypocrite Tory Senedd member kicked out for 'talking to Reform'. thecanary.co 
The Tories have expelled a leading Senedd member from the party for 'talking to' Reform UK. James Evans has also lost his shadow health secretary role as a consequence. He is on record condemning other Tories for defecting to Reform. Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar said that Evans told him he was in discussions with […] | By
(2026-01-20). US Withdraws from UN Agencies, India Can Step in. ummid.com Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("One Earth, One Family, One Future"), India can amplify Southern priorities with inclusivity and balance.
(2026-01-20). Peskov: Russian envoy is expected to meet with members of U.S. delegation in Davos. eng.belta.by Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, is indeed expected to meet with members of the U.S. delegation in Davos, Switzerland, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a briefing.
(2026-01-20). ASEAN Draws a Line on Myanmar's Military-Led Election. moderndiplomacy.eu ASEAN will neither send election observers nor certify Myanmar's ongoing three-stage election, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said, effectively denying regional legitimacy to a poll organised by the military junta. Myanmar has been engulfed in civil conflict since the army overthrew an elected civilian government in 2021. The election, which began in December, has already …
(2026-01-20). Bruce Springsteen denounces ICE "Gestapo tactics" in Minneapolis occupation. wsws.org The celebrated singer-songwriter dedicated a surprise performance to ICE murder victim Renee Nicole Good.
(2026-01-20). Queen Amolo petitions over error in name on ballot. independent.co.ug 
Oyam, Uganda | URN | Queen Dorothy Amolo, one of the candidates for the Oyam South Constituency parliamentary seat has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) after discovering that her name was changed on the ballot paper. The Electoral Commission nominated eight candidates the Oyam South MP race. These included Benard Awuku (Independent), Patrick Obong (Independent), …
(2026-01-20). Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack. newarab.com 
(2026-01-20). Standoff with Iran over inspections cannot go on forever, IAEA chief says. al-monitor.com By Dave Graham and Francois MurphyDAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 20 (Reuters) – The standoff with Iran over accounting for its stock of highly enriched uranium and inspecting nuclear facilities bombed by the United States and Israel cannot go on forever, U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday.
(2026-01-20). Owaisi's love for 'Nepo Kids' galore as Malegaon prepares for 2026 Corporation Polls. ummid.com AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's love for a 'notorious family' has become a topic of debate in Malegaon which is preparing for the high stake Municipal Corporation elections after a long gap.
(2026-01-20). Egyptian activist arrested two years after presidential pardon. newarab.com 
Khaled Ali wrote on Facebook that Dou…
(2026-01-20). Una hora sin X: qué pasó con la conversación pública en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La caída mundial de X el 16 de enero —visible en Cuba entre las 10 y las 11 de la mañana— interrumpió una parte clave del espacio público digital en plena circulación de contenidos tras la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente. El episodio expuso la fragilidad de una plataforma cada vez más politizada y dominada por la derecha radical estadounidense, donde el algoritmo premia la provocación y amplifica dinámicas transnacionales hostiles.
(2026-01-20). Aprueba Xi Jinping nueva ronda de ayuda de la República Popular China a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, aprobó una nueva ronda de ayuda a Cuba que incluye una asistencia financiera emergente valorada en 80 millones de dólares para la adquisición de equipamiento eléctrico y otras necesidades urgentes que tiene el país, así como un donativo de 60 000 toneladas de arroz, informó el embajador de esa nación en encuentro con el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel.
(2026-01-20). Aprueba Xi Jinping nueva ronda de ayuda de la República Popular China a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, aprobó una nueva ronda de ayuda a Cuba que incluye una asistencia financiera emergente valorada en 80 millones de dólares para la adquisición de equipamiento eléctrico y otras necesidades urgentes que tiene el país, así como un donativo de 60 000 toneladas de arroz, informó el embajador de esa nación en encuentro con el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel.
(2026-01-20). Groenlandeses se burlan de Trump: Convierten su "MAGA" en un "Make America Go Away" cubadebate.cu Gorras de béisbol rojas que parodian las icónicas del presidente estadunidense, Donald Trump, con las siglas MAGA se han convertido en un símbolo de desafío danés y groenlandés contra la amenaza del presidente de Estados Unidos de apoderarse del territorio congelado.
(2026-01-20). Parque Solar Rafael Reyes sincronizado al SEN en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con una capacidad instalada de 21.8 megawatts y la puesta en marcha de siete inversores sincronizados, quedó conectado con el Sistema Eléctrico Nacional el parque solar fotovoltaico Rafael Reyes, segunda de las cuatro instalaciones previstas para la provincia como parte de la política inversionista de transición energética del país.
(2026-01-20). Beneficios de la milenaria milenrama. cubadebate.cu Con múltiples usos a lo largo de siglos, la milenaria milenrama sigue siendo una especie vegetal de interés para el hombre. Por miles de años ha sido de ayuda y hoy la investigación científica ha validado algunos de sus usos mediante la evaluación de sus propiedades farmacológicas.
(2026-01-20). Una hora sin X: qué pasó con la conversación pública en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La caída mundial de X el 16 de enero —visible en Cuba entre las 10 y las 11 de la mañana— interrumpió una parte clave del espacio público digital en plena circulación de contenidos tras la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente. El episodio expuso la fragilidad de una plataforma cada vez más politizada y dominada por la derecha radical estadounidense, donde el algoritmo premia la provocación y amplifica dinámicas transnacionales hostiles.
(2026-01-20). Comisión Nacional ratifica que la postemporada beisbolera no sufrirá cambios reglamentarios. cubadebate.cu La etapa culminante de la 64. ™ Serie Nacional de Béisbol se desarrollará respetando idénticas disposiciones normativas a las empleadas durante la temporada regular, tal como confirmó este día la Comisión Nacional de dicho deporte en un intercambio con periodistas realizado en la Ciudad Deportiva por directivos del béisbol en Cuba.
(2026-01-20). Fernando Hechavarría, Premio Nacional de Teatro 2026. cubadebate.cu Con este reconocimiento, anunciado a través de una llamada telefónica al homenajeado, Fernando Hechavarría corona una fructífera y extensa trayectoria en el mundo del espectáculo, dejando una huella profunda en la cultura nacional, demostrable no solo en la biografía que ha labrado, sino también en el aprecio del público ganado tras decenios de dedicación absoluta a la interpretación.
(2026-01-20). UNE prevé afectación de 1 855 MW en horario pico este martes. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este martes, la UNE informa sobre las limitaciones en la generación térmica y la distribuida. Para el horario pico, se prevé una disponibilidad de 1 325 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 150 MW, con un déficit de 1 825 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 855 MW en este horario.
(2026-01-20). Profesora del ISDI de La Habana herida en accidente ferroviario en España sigue ingresada, sin peligro para la vida. cubadebate.cu Daniela Arteaga Martínez, profesora del Instituto Superior de Diseño Industrial y de Comunicación Visual, estuvo entre los pasajeros afectados durante el accidente ferroviario ocurrido el domingo último en España. Actualmente permanece internada en el Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía de Córdoba, sin peligro para su vida.
(2026-01-20). Prefeito de Kiev propàµe evacuaàßà£o da cidade. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, Kiev, a capital ucraniana, está à beira do colapso total. O prefeito da cidade, Vitaly Klitschko, pediu recentemente aos moradores que deixassem suas casas imediatamente e buscassem abrigo nas áreas vizinhas devido à incapacidade de garantir o fornecimento adequado …
(2026-01-20). Prefeito de Kiev propàµe evacuaàßà£o da cidade. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, Kiev, a capital ucraniana, está à beira do colapso total. O prefeito da cidade, Vitaly Klitschko, pediu recentemente aos moradores que deixassem suas casas imediatamente e buscassem abrigo nas áreas vizinhas devido à incapacidade de garantir o fornecimento adequado …
(2026-01-20). Kiev Mayor Proposes Evacuating the City. globalresearch.ca Apparently, Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, is nearing total collapse. The city's mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, recently asked residents to leave their homes immediately and seek shelter in surrounding areas due to the inability to guarantee adequate electricity, heating, and water …
(2026-01-20). Ciego de àÅvila, sede del aniversario 87 de la CTC. cubadebate.cu En reconocimiento al trabajo integral y estable en los indicadores emulativos de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), le fue otorgada a la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila la sede de las actividades centrales por el aniversario 87 de la organización.
(2026-01-20). Estratégico XIV Congreso Nacional del Partido Comunista de Vietnam en la nueva era. cubadebate.cu Vietnam estará desarrollando el XIV Congreso Nacional del Partido Comunista (PCV) bajo la concepción de avances estratégicos para una era de auge nacional. Este será un momento de gran significación no solo por definir el máximo liderazgo político de los próximos cinco años, sino también concretar la línea de acciones en la nueva era y el camino al desarrollo en el mediano y largo plazo.
(2026-01-20). Reportan varamiento de cachalote pigmeo en costa de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Un ejemplar muerto de cachalote pigmeo (Kogia breviceps), una especie poco común que habita en aguas profundas, fue encontrado varado en la costa del refugio de vida silvestre Laguna de Maya, en la provincia cubana de Matanzas. Especie de pocos avistamientos, está listada como insuficientemte conocida por la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza.
(2026-01-20). Ciego de àÅvila, sede del aniversario 87 de la CTC. cubadebate.cu En reconocimiento al trabajo integral y estable en los indicadores emulativos de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), le fue otorgada a la provincia de Ciego de àÅvila la sede de las actividades centrales por el aniversario 87 de la organización.
(2026-01-20). Ministro ruso del Interior inicia visita oficial a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El ministro del Interior de Cuba, Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, y el embajador de Rusia en La Habana, Víctor Koronelli, recibieron este martes en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí a Vladímir Kolokoltsev, ministro del Interior de la Federación de Rusia, cuya visita oficial refuerza los vínculos de cooperación en materia de seguridad y orden público.
(2026-01-20). Estratégico XIV Congreso Nacional del Partido Comunista de Vietnam en la nueva era. cubadebate.cu Vietnam estará desarrollando el XIV Congreso Nacional del Partido Comunista (PCV) bajo la concepción de avances estratégicos para una era de auge nacional. Este será un momento de gran significación no solo por definir el máximo liderazgo político de los próximos cinco años, sino también concretar la línea de acciones en la nueva era y el camino al desarrollo en el mediano y largo plazo.
(2026-01-20). Gli attacchi nel Mar Nero mirano a destabilizzare le relazioni tra la Russia e il mondo turco. strategic-culture.su L'Occidente e l'Ucraina continuano a perseguire una strategia di provocazione etnica contro la Russia. | Segue nostro La recente offensiva indiretta contro navi e beni appartenenti ai paesi partner della Russia nel Mar Nero rivela una strategia che va ben oltre la dimensione militare immediata del conflitto ucraino. L'attacco del 14 gennaio contro una petroliera kazaka da parte di droni ucraini deve essere analizzato in un contesto più a…