(2026-01-10). Gaza: Six Reasons why Netanyahu is prolonging Conflict in the Middle East. juancole.com (
(2026-01-10). Genocide in Gaza & Scott Weiner. indybay.org At a candidates night in San Francisco California State Senator and Congressional candidate Scott Weiner refused to oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza…
(2026-01-10). Israel kills 14 Palestinians as Trump prepares imperialist "Board of Peace" for Gaza. wsws.org Israel launched strikes on Thursday and Friday that killed at least 14 Palestinians, including children, as the White House organizes its "Gaza Board of Peace," made up of imperialist war criminals including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
(2026-01-10). Tuesday 1/13: Webinar: Going on in Palestine. indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/gaza-trump…
(2026-01-10). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Cuba's statement at ceremony honoring those killed in combat in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, at the ceremony honoring those killed in Venezuela. | Due to its importance, Radio Havana Cuba reproduces in full the address delivered from the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cubaminrex: | "Cuba comes to pay heartfelt tribute to the Cuban combatants who, in unequal combat, confronted the imperialist enemy that was desecrating the sovereignty of the Venezuelan homeland and protecting Constitutional President Nicolás Maduro Moros. | Honor and glory to the combatants who fell in unequal combat. Love and peace to the Venezue…
(2026-01-10). How U.S. actions in Venezuela violate International law, risk global stability. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | U.S. forces last Saturday launched an attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, before transferring them to the United States. Washington later claimed it would "run" Venezuela, compelling Maduro to appear before a U.S. court. The blatant use of force against a sovereign state and direct action …
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/10: National Day of Protest: No Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE Occupation of Our Cities! indybay.org SF Bay Area protests and beyond | Participants are to honor peaceful, nonviolent action.
(2026-01-10). An urgent message from IFCO/Pastors for Peace! radiohc.cu The Trump administration's recent escalation against Venezuela, bombing civilians and kidnapping a sitting head of state, are acts of war that make a mockery of domestic and international law. They are part of a deliberate strategy to inflict suffering on the Venezuelan people to force regime change. An escalation from the economic war through crippling sanctions imposed by the US government over the past 25 years. These acts of war are a warning to Latin American and the Caribbean: submit or be destroyed.
americanimmigrationcouncil.org (2026-01-10). Can Renee Good's Family Sue ICE in the Aftermath of Her Killing? The Answer Is Complicated
These images compound what the U.S. has experienced since the start of the second Trump administration – social media feeds filled with videos of ICE and Border Patrol agents smashing car windows during enforcement and firing pepper spray projectiles and tear gas canisters at those who showed up to witness the human toll of immigration enforcement in their communities.
(2026-01-10). Australian Labor government tacitly backs Trump's illegal assault on Venezuela. wsws.org Labor leaders have said as little as possible, while refusing to condemn Trump's flagrantly illegal war of aggression in the slightest.
(2026-01-10). Comicomment: Wings clipped, Latin America suffers. ecns.cn U.S. forces last Saturday launched an attack on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, before transferring them to the United States. Washington later claimed it would "run" Venezuela, compelling Maduro to appear before a U.S. court.
(2026-01-10). Trump urges US oil giants to repair Venezuela's 'rotting' energy industry. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum attend a meeting with oil industry executives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 9, 2026. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump…
(2026-01-10). Trump meets U.S. oil companies on investment in Venezuela's oil industry. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday promoted his plan of securing investment of at least 100 billion U.S. dollars to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry in a meeting with U.S. oil company executives at the White House. Trump urged major U.S. oil companies to participate in the investment deal and promised …
(2026-01-10). China's willingness to promote shared development with Venezuela remains unchanged: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China values its relationship with Venezuela and will continue to support the country and deepen cooperation regardless of changes in its political situation, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday.
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/10: San Jose: March and Rally for Renee Good and Venezuela! indybay.org People's Corner – Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose…
(2026-01-10). U.S. Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers following Venezuela strike. ecns.cn US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) talks to reporters after a vote in the Senate on a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, Jan 8, 2026.WASHINGTON ⚪ The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela.
(2026-01-10). Venezuela says in talks with US to restore diplomatic ties. geo.tv 
(2026-01-10). Seattle's "socialist" mayor silent on Venezuela attack while continuing to court business elite. wsws.org Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has remained silent on the Trump administration's military attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Maduro, while her inaugural actions reveal a fundamentally reformist orientation toward American capitalism.
(2026-01-10). US tightens grip on oil after Caracas raid. ecns.cn US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that Washington intends to maintain significant control over Venezuela's oil industry "indefinitely" after attacking Caracas and forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-10). The killing of Renee Nicole Good, the invasion of Venezuela, Trump's conspiracy for dictatorship and the lessons of the American Revolution. wsws.org The brutal killing of Renee Nicole Good and the Trump administration's invasion of Venezuela mark a qualitative escalation in the drive toward dictatorship at home and imperialist conquest abroad.
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/10: Hands Off Venezuela at Chevron Refinery! indybay.org Chevron refinery, gate 14. 100 Chevron Way, off of Castro St, Richmond, CA…
(2026-01-10). Venezuela: U.S. attack seriously violates international law. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez dialogó con Lula, Petro y Sánchez, vía telefónica. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez informó este viernes que sostuvo conversaciones telefónicas con los mandatarios de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva; de Colombia, Gustavo Petro; y con el presidente del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez. | La conversación tuvo lugar en el contexto de "la grave agresión criminal, ilegal e ilegítima perpetrada por Estados Unidos contra la República Bolivariana de Venezuela", el pasado 3 de enero.Informé detalladamente sobre los ataques armados contra nuestro territorio, que ocasionaron el asesinato de más de un centenar de civiles y militares, así como sobre l…
(2026-01-10). Los ´guerrreros ª pueden proyectarse en cualquier lugar. radiohc.cu América Latina y el Caribe, y otras regiones del mundo, deben extraer lecciones del ataque estadounidense a Venezuela para secuestrar a su presidente y controlar al país. | El secretario de Guerra, Pete Hegseth, fue explícito en medio de su euforia, al celebrar la operación comando y ataque de fuerzas especiales del país del norte en Venezuela, cuyos integrantes fueron descritos como "guerreros". | La acción mostró que Estados Unidos "puede proyectar su fuerza en cualquier lugar, en cualquier momento", dijo Hegseth. | El diario mexicano La Jornada destacó la frase al informar sobre la conferencia de prensa de Don…
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/10: Rage for Renee! Palo Alto Tesla Takedown Protest Against ICE & U.S. Occupation of Venezuela. indybay.org Telsa Showroom – sidewalk out front | Intersection of El Camino Real and Charleston Rd. | Palo Alto, CA…
(2026-01-10). Ssenyonyi Demands Removal Of Polling Stations From Police Barracks. plusnews.ug Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) to relocate 18 polling stations reportedly situated inside the fenced Naguru-Ntinda Police Barracks in Nakawa West Constituency. In a letter dated January 9, 2026, Ssenyonyi argues that the placement violates electoral laws and could disenfranchise voters and opposition agents by restricting access to …
(2026-01-10). Protest fury pushes Iran to the edge of 'social revolution'. scmp.com Expectations of change at the top of Iran's Islamic Republic are growing as nationwide protests over surging living costs unite an unusually broad swathe of society — from pro-regime merchants and the conservative rural poor to the cosmopolitan urban middle class — for the first time since the 1979 revolution. | Fuelled by the rial's dramatic collapse following Iran's 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June, the unrest has become a lightning rod for public anger at corruption,…
(2026-01-10). US forces grab Russian tanker, North Korea responds with nuclear-level support? Kim sends letter. hindustantimes.com North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin pledging unconditional and permanent support for Putin's policies and decisions, reaffirming the deep strategic partnership between Pyongyang and Moscow in the face of rising global tensions. In the official message reported by North Korean state media, Kim described the friendly relations with Russia as "precious" and expressed a willingness to always stand with Putin and Russia indefinitely, underscoring the growing alignment between the two countries.
(2026-01-10). Uganda Is Rich but Citizens Remain Poor Due to Mismanagement says Muntu. plusnews.ug 
Retired Maj. Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu, the presidential candidate of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) in the 2026 general elections, has said Uganda remains a rich country with poor citizens despite being endowed with vast natural resources because of poor governance. While campaigning in Gweri Ward, Fort Portal North Division on Friday, Muntu attributed …
(2026-01-10). Remembering Mohamed Harbi, Algeria's 'mujahid' historian. newarab.com 
For those of us who live between His death is certainly a real loss to the shared Franco—Algerian memory of the twentieth century—not the sentimental commemoration that comforts nations, but the difficult memory that forces them to mature. | But on a more pe…
(2026-01-10). Absence of Israeli interior minister threatens three participation in Winter Olympics. haaretz.com To particiapte, three naturalized athletes — including skeleton racer Jared Firestone and figure skater Mariia Seniuk — require the interior minister's approval, but the position remains vacant due to political infighting: 'It's inconceivable that athletes who achieved their dream of getting into the Olympics won't be able to because of bureaucracy'…
(2026-01-10). Iran protests: a day-by-day guide to the unfolding crisis. scmp.com Demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic's faltering economy and the collapse of its currency. | Dozens of people have been killed and thousands arrested as the daily protests have grown and the government seeks to contain them.
(2026-01-10). Japanese think tank warns China's rare earth supply cut could hit Japan's GDP. ecns.cn Japan could face losses of about 660 billion yen (approximately $4.2 billion) if China's rare earth export controls remain in place for three months, resulting in a 0.11% decline in both nominal and real annual GDP, according to an estimate by Nomura Research Institute, a Japanese economic think tank.
(2026-01-10). India first statement as streets erupt in Iran, 'angry' Khamenei fires warning at Trump. hindustantimes.com India has issued its first official statement as large-scale protests erupt across Iran, responding to escalating tensions after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a sharp warning to U.S. President Donald Trump. New Delhi urged restraint and dialogue, stressing the importance of regional stability and the safety of civilians amid fears that internal unrest in Iran could spiral into a wider geopolitical crisis involving major global powers.
(2026-01-10). Stanford students on trial over Palestinian office occupation. newarab.com 
A trial began Friday for five current and former Authorities initially arrested and charged 12 people after demonstrators barricaded themselves inside the president and provost's offices for…
(2026-01-10). Will X be banned in the UK? Elon Musk hits back at shutdown warnings. scmp.com Critics of X "want any excuse for censorship", Elon Musk has claimed, as his website faces the threat of being shut down in Britain over deepfake pornography and child abuse images. | The billionaire appeared defiant on Friday night despite the outcry over reports X's AI chatbot Grok was creating sexualised images of people, including children, at users' request.
(2026-01-10). Chinese firms top global humanoid robot market in 2025: new report. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturers topped the global humanoid robot market in 2025, with Shanghai-based AgiBot ranking first worldwide by shipments and market share, according to a report released by market research firm Omdia.
(2026-01-10). Report slams Tokyo's nuclear weapon aims. ecns.cn A report released by leading Chinese think tanks on disarmament and the nuclear industry has called on the international community to closely check and counter the rising nuclear weapon ambitions of Japan's right-wing forces.
(2026-01-10). MUSEVENI: Violence promoters are enemies of wealth creation. independent.co.ug 
Makindye, Kampala | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that individuals who promote violence are enemies of wealth creation, saying peace and stability remain the foundation of economic growth and social transformation. He made the remarks on Wednesday while campaigning at Buziga Islamic School grounds in Makindye Division, accompanied by the First …
(2026-01-10). Nambooze Fires Back at State Claims, Dares Government over Injury and Treatment. plusnews.ug 
Veteran Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze Bakireke has mounted a passionate defence of her political record and personal integrity amid renewed controversy over claims that the government funded her medical treatment abroad. Speaking at St. Joseph Nantabulirwa grounds, during a rally led by the National Unity Platform Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, Nambooze struck an …
(2026-01-10). $1.5t military budget for 2027 sparks war concerns. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 on Wednesday, a sharp increase from this year's $901 billion, fueling concerns about the potential eruption of wars.
(2026-01-10). Iran's crown prince begs, Trump says 'no'? Pahlavi pushed as transition leader while protests spread. hindustantimes.com Iran's exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, often called the country's "crown prince," is being kept at arm's length by Washington as Donald Trump signals the US will not anoint any successor to Iran's current regime. The backdrop is nationwide unrest inside Iran, a collapsing economy, and vows by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to crush enemies despite mounting pressure. Trump's remarks signal that Washington is not prepared to formally back Pahlavi's bid to "lead a transition" away from the Islamic Republic, even as the exiled monarchist—son of the last Shah deposed in 1979—cultivates ties with Israel…
(2026-01-10). From E. Palestine to Moss Landing & Rosemont Louisiana, Corporate Poisoning & Crimes. indybay.org The criminal poisoning of people in the United States in mass incident casualty sites continues to expand. This program focuses on the East Palestine Norfolk Southern derailment, the Moss Landing battery fire in Monterey County and the massive chemical fire in Rosemont Louisiana, the people who were poisoned and the cover-up by the corporations and the government agencies and politicians who are controlled by the corporations.
(2026-01-10). Stop the Amazon AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org City of Gilroy residents are fighting to stop an Amazon Data Center within the City limits…
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/10: A Community Conversation: How Fascism is Controlling Us and the World. indybay.org Black & Brown Social Club | 474 Valencia St | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-10). Friday 1/9: ACLU: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training. indybay.org Virtual training session via ZOOM…
(2026-01-10). Sunday 1/11: Santa Cruz Protest: ICE Out for Good. indybay.org Ocean & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/17: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Commemoration. indybay.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Library | SJPL Works, 3rd Floor | 150 E Santa Fernando St | San Jose CA 95112…
(2026-01-10). Germany's CSU pushes war, police-state measures and social cuts at Seeon retreat. wsws.org The traditional winter retreat of the CSU parliamentary group, held at Seeon Abbey, marks a further authoritarian and militaristic shift to the right by Germany's ruling class.
(2026-01-10). Police Corruption in Rawalakot: Senior Officials Accused of Protecting in Unifo. indybay.org Investigative journalist Sarfraz Hussain exposes a major corruption scandal and double standards within the Poonch Police department, involving robbery, bribery, and the protection of corrupt officers.
(2026-01-10). Finance Ministry Assures Ugandans of Economic Stability During Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Finance has assured the country that the current economic stability will be maintained throughout the election period, despite increased spending by the government, political parties, and individual candidates. The government has increased expenditure through the main budget and supplementary budgets to meet election-related commitments. As a result, some Ugandans expressed concern that …
(2026-01-10). U.S. /Israeli plans to destabilize Africa and Asia — Somaliland Recognition. workers.org 
The Israeli state's aggressive efforts as a proxy for U.S. imperialism continue in its assigned role to destabilize all of West Asia. Increasingly. Israel is also a serious U.S. partner in efforts to fragment and destabilize African countries. This was shown when on Dec. 26 Israel formally recognized the breakaway . . . |
(2026-01-10). Wednesday 1/14: Reject Alameda Health layoffs. indybay.org Highland Hospital 3rd floor cafeteria…
(2026-01-10). Hidden reason behind Saudi Arabia-UAE war in Yemen: US' anti-China plan? Iran | Israel | Houthis. hindustantimes.com What's happening in Yemen? Listen in to Dr. Waiel Awwad's take.. and what it could mean for the Middle East at large.
(2026-01-10). Saturday 2/7: Bay Area Women in Black Monthly Silent Vigil. indybay.org In front of the Grand Lake Theater, 3200 Grand Ave., Oakland CA…
(2026-01-10). Friday 1/9: San Jose: Vigil & Rally Against the ICE Murder in Minneapolis. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-01-10). Protests in Iran and the Dark Memory of Internet Blackouts. juancole.com Florence, Italy (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — For more than ten days now, Iranians have taken to the streets in cities across the country, protesting a set of economic decisions that pushed an already fragile economy into
(2026-01-10). Shanghai unveils new steps to support multinational companies' R&D centers. ecns.cn Shanghai released a set of 26 new measures on Thursday to further enhance the capacity of multinational companies' research and development centers in the city, aiming to better attract resources from around the world and facilitate industrial advancement.
(2026-01-10). Shanghai enhances global accessibility. ecns.cn Shanghai rolled out new exit-entry service measures to further enhance the city's global accessibility by improving policies and services, local authorities said on Thursday.
(2026-01-10). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to (…) | – |
(2026-01-10). South Sudan denies U.S. accusations of obstructing humanitarian assistance. independent.co.ug 
JUBA | Xinhua | South Sudan on Friday denied accusations by the United States of obstructing humanitarian assistance following Washington's recent decision to suspend foreign assistance to parts of the country. Thomas Kenneth Elisapana, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the accusations implicating government officials in obstructing humanitarian access by …
(2026-01-10). China celebrates two years of pioneering X-ray observations. ecns.cn Launched on Jan 9, 2024, China's Tianguan satellite celebrates two years of stable operations and sustained science in orbit on Friday.
(2026-01-10). U.S. could lose UN General Assembly vote over unpaid dues, UN says. ecns.cn The United States could lose its voting rights in the U.N. General Assembly if it continues to withhold payment of its membership dues, a U.N. spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-01-10). Breakthrough made in tackling toxic waste gas. ecns.cn The technology arrives as China pushes toward its "dual carbon" goals of peaking carbon emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina aims to produce 1.8 million tons of "green hydrogen" before 2030.
(2026-01-10). US-Israel may use new localised nuclear bomb; Iran prepping by…:Expert on war risk amid protest. hindustantimes.com Iran is changing its military doctrine and has threatened preemptive strikes against its adversaries. HT's Aayesha Varma speaks with West Asia Strategist and Political Analyst Dr. Waiel Awwad about Iran, the US "cowboy" regime‚Äëchange playbook after Maduro's capture and more. From sanctions and sabotage to missiles and nuclear fears, this discussion unpacks how close the region is to wider war. So don't miss out, tune in.
(2026-01-10). 'We do not want to be Americans' Greenland parliament tells US. scmp.com Greenland's political parties on Friday expressed unity in response to US President Donald Trump's claims to the Danish territory. | "We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders," said a joint statement signed by the five parties in the Greenlandic parliament, Inatsisartut. | The parties called on the United States to end its "disdain for our country" and emphasised that "the future of Greenland must be decided by the Greenlandic people."
(2026-01-10). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 4- Jan. 10). ecns.cn China has decided to strengthen export control on dual-use items to Japan, effective as of Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced.
(2026-01-10). China breaks ground on its first sea-recovery reusable rockets plant. ecns.cn China has begun construction on its first "super plant" for reusable rockets that can be recovered at sea in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
(2026-01-10). 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)…
(2026-01-10). Tuesday 1/20: 2026 Gender Justice Reception & Policy Convening (Sacramento). indybay.org The California Museum | 1020 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-10). Monday 1/12: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-10). Funeral service rules changed drastically. ecns.cn The State Council, China's Cabinet, unveiled sweeping revisions to national funeral management regulations on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen the public service nature of burial services and promote environmentally friendly practices.
(2026-01-10). Border Communities Flee to DRC Over Fears of Post-Election Violence. plusnews.ug 
As Ugandans head for the presidential and parliamentary elections next Thursday, some locals and voters settling at the Uganda—DRC borders in the Bunyoro and West Nile sub-regions have expressed fears of possible post-election violence, compelling them to start seeking early refuge in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In the Bunyoro sub-region, available information gathered …
(2026-01-10). One dead, dozens missing after Philippine dump site collapse. ecns.cn Rescue workers searched on Friday for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines, killing at least one.
(2026-01-10). US labor share of income falls to lowest on record; 2025 jobs figures weakest outside of official recession since 2003. wsws.org This brings to an end a year which saw a jobs bloodbath against the working class carried out by corporate America, with all indications that the assault will accelerate in the new year.
(2026-01-10). Trump says US needs to own Greenland to deter Russia, China. geo.tv 
An aerial view shows a fjord in western Greenland, September 16, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-01-10). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Industrial Bank of Korea workers to strike over pay cap; India: Tamil Nadu secondary grade teachers demand equal pay; Bangladesh: Hotel and restaurant workers plan national strike action; New Zealand firefighters continue nationwide strike.
(2026-01-10). New video confirms ICE Gestapo murdered Renee Good in cold blood. wsws.org Cell phone video from ICE agent Jonathan Ross confirms that he violated all training procedures, placing himself in front of Good's vehicle to justify murdering her.
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/17: Trader Drop Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 1885 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-10). China's consumer inflation hits nearly three-year high. ecns.cn China's consumer inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in nearly three years in December, while the decline in factory-gate prices narrowed, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-01-10). China will stay committed to multilateralism, FM says in response to U.S. withdrawal from multiple int'l organizations. ecns.cn No matter how the situation evolves, China will stay committed to multilateralism, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from 35 non-United Nations (UN) organizations and 31 UN entities.
(2026-01-10). Electric car Registrations in Germany rise by 43% in 2025, despite end of Subsidies. juancole.com By Job Doornhof | — | ( "While the figures point at first sight to an electric boom, in fact strong growth in 2025 merely compensates for t…
(2026-01-10). Morocco coach Regragui urges calm as hosts reach AFCON last four. newarab.com 
"We need to just keep going one game at a time. We have not done anything yet,"
(2026-01-10). Insurance care plan for elderly to expand. ecns.cn The number of designated long-term care service institutions has surpassed 8,800, while the workforce of nursing professionals has expanded to about 300,000.In an interview with China Health Insurance, an industry magazine, Xu Jing, an official with the administration, said standardization is essential to ensure the effective operation and long-term sustainability of the system.
(2026-01-10). Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia opens early package preference phase for pilgrims. geo.tv 
People perform morning prayers in the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 2, 2025. — ReutersPilgrims in countries covered by Saudi Arabia's Direct Hajj Program can now review and shortlist Nusuk Hajj service packages…
(2026-01-10). Minnesota shooting: New video emerges from ICE agent's phone minutes before woman was shot dead. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A prosecutor in Minnesota on Friday asked the public to share any videos or evidence they have related to the shooting death of Renee Good, after a new video surfaced showing her final | Minnesota shooting: New video emerges from ICE agent's phone minutes before woman was shot dead…
(2026-01-10). Thursday 1/15: Panel On The Attack On Healthcare Workers & Patients & The Fight For Single Payer. indybay.org Registration link sdaction.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/……
(2026-01-10). New video fuels anger over Minnesota shooting. geo.tv 
People hold signs and candles during a protest the day after the fatal shooting of Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, outside the ICE Field Office in Phoenix, Arizona, January 8, 2026. White House reposts video of shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota.Before…
(2026-01-10). Jinja EC Clears Ballot Boxes in Key Pre-Election Verification Exercise. plusnews.ug 
Electoral Commission (EC) officials in Jinja City today conducted a critical verification exercise of ballot boxes ahead of next week's presidential and parliamentary elections, in a move aimed at reinforcing transparency and public confidence in the electoral process. The Jinja City EC office received and verified a total of 376 ballot boxes, which will be …
(2026-01-10). CIIE Stories | Where a Danish company finds 'possibility in every drop'. ecns.cn At the China headquarters of Grundfos, a Danish provider of pumps and water solutions, a photo wall captures the deep bond between the company and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) over the years.
(2026-01-10). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-10). Congress passes final spending bill with cuts to EPA, Interior budgets. nationofchange.org The bill passed after a year of mass firings were conducted by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
(2026-01-10). Meloni's warning proves Putin's got upper? EU leader acknowledges Russia cannot be ignored. hindustantimes.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has called for Europe to open direct dialogue with Russia, arguing that lasting peace cannot be achieved by engaging only one side of the conflict. Meloni's remarks highlight growing divisions within Europe over the future approach to the Russia—Ukraine war, diplomatic engagement, and the balance between military support for Kyiv and political negotiations with Moscow.
(2026-01-10). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-10). Nevada eyes Chinese tech cooperation to boost economic diversification. ecns.cn Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony said the western US state is keen to deepen cooperation with China as it seeks to diversify its economy by attracting Chinese technology companies.
(2026-01-10). Friday 1/9: SF: Justice for Renee Nicole Good. indybay.org 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco…
(2026-01-10). Monday 1/12: FREE: East Bay Permaculture Potluck + "What is Permaculture?" Talk — Berkeley. indybay.org mcgee ave baptist church social hall…
(2026-01-10). China moves to curb 'adultization' and commercial exploitation in children-themed micro-dramas. ecns.cn China's broadcasting regulator has issued new guidance tightening oversight of children-themed micro-dramas, citing concerns over adult-style content and the commercial exploitation of minors.
(2026-01-10). Devastating fires in Australian state of Victoria burn out of control. wsws.org Despite the obvious and long foreseen danger, the federal and Victorian Labor governments stand exposed as utterly unprepared and unwilling to provide the resources necessary to prevent such a disaster.
(2026-01-10). 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.
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(2026-01-10). Sunday 1/11: ICE Out For Good Salinas. indybay.org Blanco Road & South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-10). Court Dismisses Petition Against Magogo's Quest to be Unopposed in Budiope East. plusnews.ug 
High Court judge Simon Peter Kinobe has dismissed an appeal filed by Mulirire Daniel a candidate in Budiope East, against Moses Magogo quest to declared as unopposed. In his decision, Kinobe said Mulirire failed to adduce compelling evidence to show that he had resigned from police before his nomination as MP candidate for Budiope East. …
(2026-01-10). Friday 1/9: Women in Black Berkeley, weekly vigil. indybay.org next to UC Berkeley on Bancroft Ave at Telegraph Ave.
(2026-01-10). US president warns Iran as protests spread nationwide despite internet blackout. geo.tv 
Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. — Reuters Trump says Iran should not start shooting at protesters.Warns US will respond in case…
(2026-01-10). Saturday 1/10: Ice Out For Good! Protest. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-10). Thais have had enough — and the golden age of Israelis in Koh Phangan comes to an end. haaretz.com Arrests, informants, fines and deep disappointment: As Thailand shifts from turning a blind eye to strict enforcement of land ownership laws, Israelis who dreamed of building their homes or striking it rich in Koh Phangan are keeping a low profile, and some are leaving altogether…
(2026-01-10). Australian writers' festival bans Randa Abdel-Fattah in pro-Zionist purge backed by Labor. wsws.org Abdel-Fattah's removal from the literary festival is part of a coordinated drive by Labor governments—state and federal—and the rest of the political establishment to suppress all opposition to all imperialist war crimes.
(2026-01-10). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Complementarity: A beacon in Guinea's quest for justice after the 28 September 2009 killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Turkey: Arbitrary dissolution of the Young LGBTI+ Association. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Canciller: A Cuba vamos a defenderla. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-10). Trump: U.S. watching Iran closely and will intervene if it killing. haaretz.com
(2026-01-10). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Supreme Court Thompson ruling could enable secretary of state to conceal involvement of state agents in troubles killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Turkey: Drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Sudan: Sexual violence against Masalit women extends into exile in Chad. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Comicomment: No country has the right to act as the world's police. ecns.cn
(2026-01-10). Myanmar: perpetuates instability, serious human rights violations. fidh.org
(2026-01-10). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-10). Cubano Virgilio López Lemus se alza con el Premio Nacional de Literatura 2025. radiohc.cu El Premio Nacional de Literatura 2025 fue otorgado este viernes al poeta, ensayista, crítico literario y de arte, traductor, profesor universitario y destacado investigador literario cubano Virgilio López Lemus. | El jurado, presidido por Miguel Barnet, Premio Nacional de Literatura (1994) sesionó en el Centro Cultural Dulce María Loynaz, en La Habana. | Integraron el prestigioso colectivo Nancy Morejón, Premio Nacional de Literatura (2001); Waldo Leyva, Premio Nacional de Literatura (2024); Alberto Marrero, poeta y escritor; y José Manuel Espino, narrador y crítico literario. | López Lemus nació en Fomento, actu…
(2026-01-10). Vicepresidente de Cuba chequea objetivos estratégicos en Villa Clara. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa chequeó, este viernes en la central provincia de Villa Clara, el avance de los programas estratégicos de producción de arroz y proteína animal. | Durante el debate, el dirigente enfatizó la importancia de actualizar los planes en estos renglones, por su papel estratégico para la alimentación del pueblo. | René Bacallao Figueroa, coordinador de programas y objetivos del Gobierno Provincial del Poder Popular, informó que Villa Clara cuenta con 176 unidades productoras de arroz.En la campaña preced…
(2026-01-10). En Cuba otorgan Premio Nacional de Edición 2025 a Pedro Pablo Rodríguez. radiohc.cu El jurado del Premio Nacional de Edición 2025 acordó otorgar este viernes el preciado reconocimiento al destacado profesor, historiador y periodista Pedro Pablo Rodríguez, Premio Nacional de Ciencias Sociales y Humanísticas (2009) y jefe del equipo de la Edición Crítica de las Obras Completas de José Martí. | El grupo de expertos encargado de la designación, reunido en el Centro Cultural Dulce María Loynaz, estuvo presidido por la narradora, poetisa, editora y guionista Olga Marta Pérez, Premio Nacional de Edición (2015). | Participaron como miembros, Mercy Ruiz, directora de Ediciones ICAIC y Premio Nacional de…
(2026-01-10). La Habana tiene reservas para avanzar en la economía, afirmó primer ministro de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz afirmó este viernes que en La Habana están las mayores reservas o potencialidades para avanzar en la producción de alimentos, en la construcción de viviendas y en los ingresos de divisas, entre otras actividades de la economía. | Marrero Cruz presidió en el Palacio de Convenciones de la capital, una reunión extraordinaria del Consejo Provincial de gobierno, en la cual se evaluó la implementación de los acuerdos del XI Pleno del Comité Central del PCC; del VI período de sesiones de la Asamblea Na…
(2026-01-10). Recuperan la alegría: reabre escuela primaria en Holguín tras el azote del huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu 
A poco más de dos meses del paso devastador del huracán Melissa por el oriente de Cuba, una noticia llega cargada de esperanza desde un paraje rural de Holguín. Los niños de la comunidad de Melones disfrutan desde hoy de su escuela, totalmente renovada tras las severas afectaciones a la infraestructura escolar que dejó el fenómeno meteorológico. | Se trata de la Escuela Primaria ´Manuel Angulo Farrán ª, restablecida gracias al esfuerzo y la labor de los combatientes de la Región Militar de Holguín. Este centro, vital para la comunidad, renació de sus daños para seguir siendo el lugar donde se siembra e…
(2026-01-10). En Cienfuegos, central azucarero Ciudad Caracas segundo de Cuba incorporado a la zafra 2025-2026. radiohc.cu 
El Central Ciudad Caracas ubicado en el municipio cienfueguero de Lajas se convirtió en el segundo de Cuba y primero de esta provincia del centro y sur en iniciar la zafra azucarera 2025-2026, a pesar de la difícil situación por el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero del gobierno estadounidense. | Al acto de inicio de la contienda efectuado al pie de la industria asistió el Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Armando Carranza Valladares y la Gobernadora Yolexis Rodríguez Armada, donde reconocieron a trabajadores destacados. | Nelson Méndez Martinez, Director General del in…
(2026-01-10). Chinese navy hospital ship pays first visit to Brazil. ecns.cn The Chinese navy hospital ship "Silk Road Ark" arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, beginning a seven-day goodwill visit to Brazil that includes a series of medical exchange activities.
(2026-01-09). Israeli navy fires warning shots at Egypt vessel in Gaza waters. newarab.com 
Israeli forces fired warning shots towards an Egyptian warship that crossed into Israeli navy forces called on the vessel to stop after it "failed to respond," prompting the navy to fire warning shots. | "Upon detecting the vessel, Israeli Navy ships were dispatched from the Ashdod base and issued a call for the Egyptian vessel to return to Egypt. When it continued advancing toward Gaza, the naval vessels carried out warning fire in its direction. Only then did the Egyptian ve…
(2026-01-09). Hamas says Gaza strikes 'cannot happen without American cover'. newarab.com 
A Hamas official said Friday that Since October 10, a fragile US-sponsored truce in Gaza has largely halted the Israeli offensive, but both Israel and Hamas have alleged frequent violations. | Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks across the territory on Thursday killed at least 13 people, including five children. | In a statement on Friday morning, the Israeli military…
(2026-01-09). "The Voice of Hind Rajab," Shortlisted for Oscar, Uses Audio of 6-Year-Old Girl Killed in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Two years ago this month, the world was gripped by a series of shocking recordings of a 6-year-old girl in Gaza pleading for help as she sat trapped in a car riddled with bullets alongside the bodies of her cousins, aunt and uncle, who had just been killed by Israeli forces as the family attempted to flee the Israeli ground invasion of Gaza City. Emergency responders with the Palestine Red Crescent Society attempted to secure safe passage to rescue the child, an elementary school student named Hind Rajab, but Israeli forces also targeted and destroyed an ambulance as it arrived on the scene, killing medical worke…
(2026-01-09). Israel continues to strike Gaza Strip after 14 killed overnight. newarab.com 
The Israeli army renewed its strikes across multiple areas in the battered Gaza Strip early Friday, with the Citing eyewitnesses, Anadolu Agency said military aircraft and drones carried out air raids in the northern part of Gaza City, while heavy artillery struck the eastern outskirts of the Bureij refugee camp in the Strip's centre, as well as eastern parts of Khan Younis in the south. | It was not immediately clear what the Israeli army was targeting a…
(2026-01-09). 'We just sit and cry': Gaza's cancer patients die waiting for treatment. aljazeera.com Gaza cancer deaths triple as doctors say Israel allows entry of 'chocolates and chips" but blocks chemotherapy drugs.
(2026-01-09). Over dozen killed across Gaza as Iran's Khamenei rejects protest. newarab.com 
At least 14 people, including five children, were killed by Israeli forces in separate locations across Four people, including three children, were killed when a drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza, Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal told AFP news agency. | In the north of the Gaza Strip, an 11-year-old girl was killed near
(2026-01-09). Coldest winter yet ravages Gazans trapped in shattered tents. newarab.com 
In a tent set up in the courtyard of a school being used as a shelter, Umm Qusai, a woman in her forties, sits watching her five children as they share the narrow space around her. Her eldest child is 16, while her youngest is not yet a year old. | Before being displaced from Rafah at the start of the "By God, I wish we had…
(2026-01-09). Australian Labor government calls Royal Commission to witch-hunt opposition to the Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Commission has nothing to do with uncovering the truth of the Bondi terror attack. Its role is to witch-hunt mass opposition to the genocide in Gaza.
(2026-01-09). Gaza medical officials report 13 people killed in IDF strikes since Thursday. haaretz.com According to the sources, four were killed in a strike in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. The IDF said it targeted Hamas operatives and terror infrastructure in response to a failed rocket launch from Gaza City toward Israel…
(2026-01-09). Venezuelan people call on U.S. to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ecns.cn Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold a rally in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, calling on the United States to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Jan. 7, 2026.
(2026-01-09). TULSI GABBARD, THE SPY CHIEF WHO OPPOSED WAR — AND WAS KEPT OUT OF THE WAR ROOM. scheerpost.com Posted Joshua Scheer As a Democratic congresswoman in 2019, Tulsi Gabbard warned the United States to "stay out" of Venezuela and opposed interventionist policies that have typified U.S. foreign engagements. More recently—as late as last month—she publicly excoriated what she called "warmongers" pushing the country into conflict. This you? pic.twitter.com/epvbW1v8YK — Alan MacLeod (@AlanRMacLeod) January …
(2026-01-09). Why White Supremacy Is Never Named in the Venezuela Crisis. counterpunch.org 
Explanations of Venezuela that avoid white supremacy are faithful to the world that made this outcome ordinary. Across the current debate, there is no shortage of analysis. Commentators invoke imperialism, oil, sanctions, international law, authoritarianism, corruption, diaspora exhaustion and the familiar refrain of "complexity". These explanations often disagree sharply with one another. Yet across ideological
(2026-01-09). How Chevron played the long game in Venezuela. grist.org 
On Saturday, hours after U.S. forces in Caracas killed at least 80 people and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump sounded less like a wartime commander than a developer surveying a newly acquired property. The country's future, The land in question includes the largest proven oil reserves on Earth — at some 300 bil…
(2026-01-09). Beyond the Fog of War: Venezuela's Democracy is at Stake. fairobserver.com Venezuela's trajectory shifted abruptly in the early hours of January 3, when the country's president, Nicolás Maduro — who had long been the Chavista regime's great survivor — was captured by US forces. Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, was brought in front of a federal court in Manhattan, where he pleaded not guilty…
(2026-01-09). The US Propaganda Campaign To Smear Venezuela's New President. popularresistance.org The US "regime change" operation against Venezuela has been defeated. The Bolivarian Revolution remains firmly in power. Now, Washington's campaign against the Chavistas attempts to paint Interim President Delcy Rodriguez as compromising on the heritage of Presidents Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez. The Wall Street Journal ran an article Venezuelan Regime's New Strategy: Appease Trump to Survive, referring to Delcy Rodriguez' official statement January 4 (below). | The Washington Post on January 6 could state "the Trump administration appears to have quietly settled on Delcy Rodríguez, Nicolás Maduro's right hand,…
(2026-01-09). Headlines for January 9, 2026. democracynow.org Portland Mayor Calls on ICE to Halt Operations in City After Border Agents Shot Married Couple, The Killing of Renee Good: Minnesota Officials Fear Cover-Up After FBI Halts Cooperation with State Investigators, Rep. Robin Kelly to Introduce Articles to Impeach Kristi Noem, Immigration Agents Denounced for Raid Outside Minneapolis High School, Bipartisan Bill Advances in Senate to Block Trump from Taking Military Action in Venezuela, "Would Be Great Honor": Trump on Offer by Machado to Share Nobel Prize with Him, U.S. Considers Sending $100,000 to Each Greenlander as Part of Trump Push to Take Over Isl…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela and Ukraine highlight the bankruptcy of Britain's official anti-war movement. wsws.org No way forward is provided by the Stop the War Coalition, the Corbynite Your Party or the Greens, whose response underscores the fact that only a socialist programme provides the basis for a fight against imperialism and the danger of world war.
(2026-01-09). Who's Really Running Venezuela? dissidentvoice.org As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he wants to control …
(2026-01-09). "The Veil…" : Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's Full Speech. ummid.com If there is one thing the Venezuelan people and this country are absolutely clear about, it is that we will never again be slaves, that we will never again be colonies of any empire, of any kind, Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in her speech.
(2026-01-09). Michelle Ellner on Venezuela Invasion. fair.org 
(2026-01-09). Trump's military strikes against boats in Caribbean target Latin American working class. wsws.org US forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after blockading and terrorizing the working class in the region.
(2026-01-09). U.S. senate votes to limit Trump's military authority in Venezuela. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution designed to block President Donald Trump from undertaking further military actions against Venezuela without prior congressional approval. The procedural vote passed 52—47, clearing the way for extended debate and a possible full Senate vote next week. | Sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), the measure drew rare bipartisan backing as five Republican senators, Josh Hawley (MO), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Rand Paul (KY), and Todd Young (IN), joined all Democrats in supporting the advance. The resolution is a direct res…
(2026-01-09). Kidnapping Blues: The Maduro Abduction Precedent. counterpunch.org 
Once done, it remains, by nature and fact, irreversible. The precedent of indicting and abducting a serving head of state and his spouse, dropping them into the jurisdiction of another country to face criminal charges of inventive pedigree (narcoterrorism foremost among them), is the stuff of nightmares in international statecraft. With the now former Venezuelan President Nicolás
(2026-01-09). Why Trump wants Greenland, even by force. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | "We do need Greenland, absolutely." U.S. President Donald Trump returned to his long-standing fixation on the world's largest island days after an audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela — one that ended with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife captured and taken to New York. Trump and …
(2026-01-09). Outrage as US strikes Venezuela, takes President into custody. ummid.com The United States military early in the morning Saturday (January 03, 2026) conducted airstrikes on various locations in Venezuela and took into custody President Nicolas Maduro sparking a global outrage.
(2026-01-09). Coast to coast U.S. protests say 'No blood for oil!' — Release Maduro now! workers.org 
By Betsey Piette Just 12 hours after the U.S. violently violated Venezuela's sovereignty and kidnapped democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores on Jan. 3, protesters filled the streets of at least 100 cities in the U.S. and around the globe. More actions were scheduled for Jan. . . . |
(2026-01-09). Vijay Prashad: Smashing International Laws. consortiumnews.com The absence of U.N. and O.A.S. condemnations of Washington's attacks on Venezuela indicates the absolute mafia-type power the U.S. wields in the world. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In the early hours of Jan. 3, the United States…
(2026-01-09). Corporations Invested In Lawsuits Before Venezuela Invasion. popularresistance.org Just weeks before the American military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. energy giant Halliburton filed an unusual lawsuit in international court claiming the Venezuelan government owed them damages for U.S. sanctions against the country. | A separate case against Venezuela is also being pursued by another fossil fuel giant whose board includes an oil magnate whose family has delivered large financial contributions to Republicans and conservative causes. One family member poured tens of thousands of dollars into a political committee focused on reelecting President Donald Trump…
(2026-01-09). US Senate moves resolution to curb Trump's Venezuela war powers. geo.tv 
(2026-01-09). The Toxic Innocence of Empire: The US and Israel, Forever Blameless, Always Pure in Motive. dissidentvoice.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of …
(2026-01-09). Hands off Venezuela! Solidarity spreads in Australia and Southeast Asia. peoplesdispatch.org Following the Trump administration's Nationwide emergency actions: | Snap rallies in Australia were held on Sunday, January 4, in Melbo…
(2026-01-09). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-01-09). My briefing to the UN Security Council on US Aggression Against Venezuela. indybay.org Since 1947, US foreign policy has repeatedly used force, covert action, and political manipulation to bring about regime change in other countries. This is a carefully documented historical fact. In her book Covert Regime Change (2018), political scientist Lindsey O'Rourke documents 70 attempted US regime change operations between 1947 and 1989 alone.
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela's Interior Minister Cabello Updates Death Toll of US Military Attacks; President Maduro Liberation Committee Created. orinocotribune.com Cabello explained during a special broadcast of his program Con el Mazo Dando this Wednesday, January 7, that although it was not scheduled to start his program this week, "the current circumstances force it," following the illegal attack perpetrated by the US targeting four states in the country that concluded with the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. | The interior minister paid tribute to the victims who gave their lives in defense of the homeland and called for the safety of the presidential couple. | "In these situations of attack, the first casualty is the truth because…
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: Agresión de EEUU destruyó gran cantidad de insumos para hemodiálisis. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz de Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello denunció este jueves ante la opinión pública internacional las graves consecuencias que la incursión militar estadounidense tiene sobre el sistema de salud pública. | Durante el ataque perpetrado contra la soberanía venezolana, fueron destruidos 85 contenedores con insumos médicos fundamentales para el tratamiento de hemodiálisis, acto que el alto funcionario calificó como una arremetida inhumana y criminal contra el pueblo. | La ofensiva bélica de Washington no solo impactó infraestructuras militares y áreas residen…
(2026-01-09). Trump pone en la mira a México, Colombia y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó que se debe hacer algo en México en materia de combate al narcotráfico, porque a pesar de tener buena relación con la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, sostuvo que "ella no controla México ª. | Previo a la conferencia de prensa en la que abordaría el tema de la detención del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, el estadounidense ofreció una entrevista a Fox News para explicar los motivos de la intervención de EU. | En este tenor, los periodistas le preguntaron si también pudiera considerarse un mensaje para México, a lo que el mandatario dejó en cla…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: Agresión de EEUU destruyó gran cantidad de insumos para hemodiálisis. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz de Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello denunció este jueves ante la opinión pública internacional las graves consecuencias que la incursión militar estadounidense tiene sobre el sistema de salud pública. | Durante el ataque perpetrado contra la soberanía venezolana, fueron destruidos 85 contenedores con insumos médicos fundamentales para el tratamiento de hemodiálisis, acto que el alto funcionario calificó como una arremetida inhumana y criminal contra el pueblo. | La ofensiva bélica de Washington no solo impactó infraestructuras militares y áreas residen…
(2026-01-09). Canciller de Cuba asistió a homenaje a héroes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla participó este jueves en Caracas, en el acto de homenaje a héroes y mártires caídos y heridos durante la agresión militar estadounidense el pasado 3 de enero contra Venezuela. | Una nota publicada en TeleSur y replicada en Juventud Rebelde, confirma que la ceremonia se realizó en la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana. | La fuente subraya que Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó a la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, junto al embajador cubano en Caracas y otros funcionarios de ambos países, en un tributo que honr…
(2026-01-09). Israel is on the brink of civil war, says the New Israel Fund chief. what it will look like. haaretz.com The Israeli left has gotten used to fighting small, isolated battles. Mickey Gitzin, head of the New Israel Fund, thinks on a completely different scale — and says leftists can't leave now…
(2026-01-09). Murder in Minneapolis: Time to Stop Coddling the ICE Gang and Its Enablers. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, gang members — gathered in Minneapolis for the purpose of abducting immigrants and cowing the state's population — menaced motorist Renee Nicole Good, then murdered her when she attempted to flee. This wasn't the ICE gang's first murder, and won't likely be its last. ICE, its allied gangs — "Homeland Security," "Customs
(2026-01-09). Street protests grow in Iran as the country faces an internet blackout. aljazeera.com Protests across Iran are growing as thousands of people voice anger at the dire state of the country's economy.
(2026-01-09). Unemployed youth urged to apply for YearBeyond Programme opportunities. sanews.gov.za Unemployed youth urged to apply for YearBeyond Programme opportunities | The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities within the YearBeyond Programme. ⚪ YearBeyond is a youth service partnership that includes government, the National Youth Development Agency, donors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). ⚪ The programme, originally initiated in the Western Cape, is now a national initiative that provides unemployed youth aged 18 to 25 with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or employment.
(2026-01-09). Aid agencies mark 1,000 days of war in Sudan. newarab.com 
(2026-01-09). Khamenei insists 'won't back down' in face of Iran protests. geo.tv 
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei shows him addressing a meeting with students in Tehran on November 3, 2025. — AFP/FileTrump to be "overthrown" like Iran's imperial dynasty in 1979: Khamenei.Rights groups accuse authorities of opening fire on protesters.Pahlavi says…
(2026-01-09). Green Bay, January 11, 2026: No ICE! No War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Green Bay | Sunday (1/11/26), NOON-2 P.M. | Webster and East Mason…
(2026-01-09). An Atomic Armageddon? Will the U.S. and Russia Abandon All Nuclear Restraints? juancole.com (
(2026-01-09). Minneapolis asks to join probe into woman's killing by immigration officer. geo.tv 
Protestors clash with federal agents outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on January 8, 2026.— AFPThe mayor of Minneapolis called on Friday for state investigators to be allowed to join the federal probe into the killing of a US woman by…
(2026-01-09). Declaring "I don't need international law," Trump moves to seize more oil tankers in the Atlantic. wsws.org US President Donald Trump asserted unlimited presidential powers to wage war all over the world in an interview with the New York Times published Thursday, declaring, "I don't need international law."
(2026-01-09). Off-duty ICE agent kills California father celebrating on New Year's Eve. wsws.org Keith Porter Jr., 43, and father of two, is at least the 13th person to have been shot by ICE since Trump returned to the White House.
(2026-01-09). DAILY MEMO: Numerous Sightings of ICE and Border Patrol In Pomona and San Bernardino County in the Last 48 Hours. lataco.com There were 10 confirmed sightings of federal agents in Pomona on Thursday. Agents also snatched someone near Hollywood High School on Wednesday.
(2026-01-09). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is oiling his wheels. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). I stay silent, I become complicit in the crime called An interview with the artist Ariel Bronz. haaretz.com He stuck a flag into his rear, was accused of incitement for a poem he posted, tied himself to a Holocaust monument and went on a hunger strike over theater budget cuts. Now actor and director Ariel Bronz is portraying — of all things — an artist who capitulates to power in Nadav Lapid's acclaimed film 'Yes!'…
(2026-01-09). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-09). US job growth slows amid AI boom and tariff caution, Fed likely to hold rates steady. scmp.com US job growth slowed more than expected in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence ‚Äåinvestment, but the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4 per cent, supporting expectations the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged ‚this month. | Nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 jobs last month after rising by a downwardly revised 56,000 in November, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said on Friday. Economists…
(2026-01-09). The honeybee that stung Jamaica and yielded sweetness. globalvoices.org 
'This storm left destruction and loss, but failed to snatch our gratitude and will to survive'Global VoicesHolland United Church in Holland Village, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The church's roof was blown off during Hurricane Melissa. Photo by Candice Stewart, used with permission. | I can't say I'm sorry to see the back of 2025; it was a tough year for Jamaica — and disappointing, to say the least, to see the privilege of folks in the Global North (and a few in the South) showing even before Hurric…
(2026-01-09). Australia and the Politics of Premature Adjudication: The Bondi Royal Commission. globalresearch.ca Royal commissions are often held to confirm the obvious and squeak for modest change. They offer no binding remedies.
(2026-01-09). Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland. geo.tv 
FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. — Reuters
(2026-01-09). From broken heart to pacemaker: How grief turned into bradycardia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). Neo-Balfourian Mideast Carve-Up. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-01-09). Exit of U.S. from key intl groups draws criticism. ecns.cn The United States' announcement of withdrawal from 66 international organizations and treaties is unprecedented in its scope, posing a significant challenge to the current international order and multilateralism, experts said.
(2026-01-09). Museveni campaigns in Kole, emphasizes fish farming and cattle restocking. independent.co.ug 
Kole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday campaigned in Kole District, where he outlined key priorities of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 elections, with strong emphasis on wealth creation through fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking. Addressing residents, Museveni said the NRM's 2026—2031 manifesto is anchored …
(2026-01-09). Roaming Charges: In ICE Cold Blood. counterpunch.org 
Many of the people who have spent the last five years denouncing the killing of Ashli Babbitt for raiding the Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election are celebrating the murder of Renee Nichole Good, a terrified mother killed by masked men from unmarked cars who chased her down a neighborhood street and shot
(2026-01-09). Albanese bows to relentless pressure for Bondi royal commission but scepticism remains. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By David Robie Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally bowed to pressure from the Murdoch News Corp's relentless media campaign and advocacy by political critics and victim's families to announce a royal commission of inquiry into "antisemitism and social cohesion". The commission advocates were seeking his political downfall over last month's Bondi…
(2026-01-09). USPS worker fell into coma, was denied workers' comp and fired after inhaling dust at Georgia distribution facility. wsws.org The worker submitted testimony to the independent investigation by the USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee into dangerous conditions at…
(2026-01-09). Freedom is the eternal dream. electronicintifada.net Imprisoned by Israel for years, Mahmoud al-Arda, Ahmad al-Dahidi and Muhammad Imran were deported to Egypt upon their release.
(2026-01-09). China's 'sweep and kill' weapon, Malaysians opting for Singapore: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can 'sweep and kill' drone swarms at 3km…
(2026-01-09). Herzog confidant says he was sent to hint at Netanyahu pardon before presidential election. haaretz.com Businessman Moti Sender said he told Netanyahu's then-chief-of-staff that Herzog 'is an expert at defusing complex bombs,' before he was elected president. Sender recently said he will publish information embarrassing to the president regarding Netanyahu's push for a pardon…
(2026-01-09). China to adjust or cancel export tax rebates for photovoltaic and battery products. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China announced on Friday that it will change export tax rebates for a range of products, including photovoltaic and battery products. The announcement, jointly issued by the Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration, said that export tax rebates for the value added tax of photovoltaic products will be canceled …
(2026-01-09). Marine XQ-58 Valkyries Will Launch Via Rockets Or Runways. twz.com 
Kratos has confirmed to TWZ that the
(2026-01-09). German president praises Anabaptist influence on European history. anabaptistworld.org The president of Germany praised Anabaptist values at a Baptist and Mennonite worship service commemorating 500 years of the Anabaptist movement. Mennonite representatives used the opportunity to stress the importance of welcoming refugees and resisting militarism.
(2026-01-09). AISSEE 2026 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of Sainik School Society, is releasing on its website 'exams.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026-27 (AISSEE 2026).
(2026-01-09). Argentina repays US emergency loan, boosting Trump's economic strategy in Latin America. scmp.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Friday that Argentina has fully repaid an emergency currency loan that generated "tens of millions" in profit for American taxpayers while stabilising a key regional ally. | In a social media post, Bessent praised Argentinian President Javier Milei's economic reforms and said the successful intervention showed that US President Donald Trump's "Peace Through Economic Strength" policy was at work in Latin America.
(2026-01-09). The Miccosukee Tribe blocked Alligator Alcatraz. Then Trump blocked a bill to return their land. grist.org 
On Thursday, Republicans in the House The Miccosukee have alw…
(2026-01-09). India, Bangladesh must rise above populism, hardline pressure. ummid.com Bangladesh and India must rise above populism and hardline pressures to rebuild trust.
(2026-01-09). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-09). Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel's new front against Türkiye? aljazeera.com Türkiye closely monitoring Israel's regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.
(2026-01-09). Has the US Really Decided to Go to War with Denmark? thinktank.pk In the volatile arena of global politics, few scenarios capture attention like the prospect of conflict between NATO allies. The ongoing US push for control over Greenland—a Danish territory rich in strategic value—has sparked intense debate, particularly under the second Trump administration. This article reexamines the hypothetical dynamics of a potential US-Denmark confrontation, with a …
(2026-01-09). South Yemen separatists call foul as STC 'announce dissolution'. newarab.com 
Members of the Senior STC figures told The New Arab they consider the statement made by a delegation sent to Saudi Arabia for
(2026-01-09). Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US. geo.tv 
Greenland's flag flies over Nuuk in Greenland, February 5, 2025. — Reuters Greenland, Denmark say they're not for sale.European leaders stand behind Copenhagen, Nuuk.Greenland talks in White House have intensified in recent days.US officials have discussed sending lump sum…
(2026-01-09). China's CPI up 0.8% in Dec. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8 percent year-on-year in December, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday."ÄÄ"ÄÄMore content to follow. Please refresh the page later.
(2026-01-09). Kurdish fighters refuse to leave Syria's Aleppo after truce. scmp.com Kurdish fighters rejected a call to leave Syria's Aleppo on Friday after the government announced a truce in deadly fighting that forced thousands of civilians to flee. | Since Tuesday, government forces had been fighting the US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo, the country's second city.
(2026-01-09). MEA sets the record straight after Howard Lutnick's 'Modi didn't speak' claim on India-US trade deal. hindustantimes.com India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's claim that a lack of personal outreach from Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the reason for stalled U.S.—India trade deal negotiations, clarifying that Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone eight times in 2025 as part of ongoing high-level engagement. New Delhi said the characterization of discussions as "not getting done" due to a missing call is inaccurate and reiterated its interest in negotiating a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, underscoring continued dialogue between the two leaders…
(2026-01-09). Israel detains widow of slain Hamas commander in West Bank. newarab.com 
The Israeli army on Friday detained the widow of a Hamas leader killed in the 1990s, accusing her of inciteful language against Israel online. | Citing a local source, The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed said Israeli forces raided neighbourhoods in the city, including the Jabal al-…
(2026-01-09). Obamacare and Defense Spending. counterpunch.org 
With Congress overseeing the ending of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, enhanced premium tax credit (subsidies) for Americans, hiking premiums for them to buy private health care insurance, consider such economics and politics in the context of $1 trillion in defense spending. Why? Context matters, economically and politically. Against this backdrop, ACA subsidies
(2026-01-09). India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, says official. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. — ReutersTrump warns tariffs will rise unless Russian oil imports are curbed.Indian rupee hits record low on US tariff…
(2026-01-09). 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams, Money Laundering, and a Missing Bus Station: Why the Isle of Man Is at High Risk of £2bn Moneyval Hit. bylinetimes.com Impending spot checks to see how well e-gaming firms and online casinos are deploying measures against financial crimes and terrorism funding have left the Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man badly exposed, a leading authority on Anti Money Laundering (AML), has told Byline Times. | "This is where the Isle of Man definitely has a high risk of being grey-listed," said Dr Ilaria Zavoli, a senior researcher at the University of Leeds, adding: "What I see is not positive." |
(2026-01-09). Russia Repeats Long-Standing Objection To Any Deal That Puts NATO Troops in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday repeated its long-standing objection to troops from NATO countries deploying to Ukrainian territory as part of a potential future peace deal, as Ukraine and its Western backers continue to push the idea. "The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the deployment of military units, military facilities, warehouses, and …
(2026-01-09). Watch: Venus at Superior Conjunction with Sun Tonight. ummid.com The Planet Venus is at Superior Conjunction with the Sun tonight i.e. Tuesday January 06, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Ukraine's European ally admits security guarantees for Kyiv face hurdles: 'Without Putin nothing…'. hindustantimes.com Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has made a blunt admission amid an intensifying row over Berlin's contribution to security guarantees, warning that any lasting arrangement "will not work without Russia's consent." The remarks have reignited debate over Europe's security architecture, Germany's role within NATO, and whether Western guarantees can be credible without Moscow at the table. Merz's comments expose deep divisions in Europe over deterrence, diplomacy, and how far Germany is willing—or able—to go as pressure mounts for stronger commitments.
(2026-01-09). Maharashtra Corporation Polls 2026: Over 70 elected unopposed. ummid.com Over 70 candidates of different political parties have been elected unopposed in the 29 Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra where polling is scheduled to be held on January 15, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Alibaba logistics unit Cainiao opens US-Mexico cross-border service. scmp.com Cainiao, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding, is stepping up its overseas push with a new service crossing the US-Mexico border. | The cross-border logistics service, a first for Cainiao in the Americas, was designed to handle parcel flow between the two countries, which was one of the region's high-traffic corridors, the Alibaba unit said on Friday. Alibaba owns the South China Morning Post.
(2026-01-09). What Makes All Vaccines So Dangerous? globalresearch.ca Vaccines often cause various side effects, making it hard to identify common causes — many of which overlap with other mysterious and "incurable" ailments | Neurologist Andrew Moulden discovered that vaccines frequently trigger microstrokes, which can lead to a myriad of …
(2026-01-09). Berlin says plans to host Sudan aid conference. newarab.com 
Brutal fighting between Sudanese government forces and the paramilitary "Today, the world commemorates a sad date: 1,000 days of war in Sudan," a foreign ministry sp…
(2026-01-09). Tenants' movement: "They're afraid of us" indybay.org Mamdani's goal of freezing the rent on around one million regulated apartments is a good start, according to Taylor, but it is far from enough. The number of regulated apartments must increase significantly, and therefore expropriation must also be discussed. "External pressure" is what Taylor is calling for.
(2009-01-26). K-P Chief Minister Sohail Afridi arrives in Karachi for three-day Sindh visit. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has arrived in Karachi on Friday for a three-day visit to Sindh, where he is scheduled to take part in political activities, hold meetings, and attend a rally at Mazar-e-Quaid. | A large number of party workers gathered at the domestic arrivals area to receive him. He has departed the airport and is scheduled to proceed to Insaf House in the form of a rally, followed by a "Meet the Press" interaction at the Karachi Press Club and a visit to Bagh-e-Jinnah. | Senior Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani arrived at the airport to receive the K-P CM upon his arrival in Karachi.
(2026-01-09). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to hear work reports of state institutions. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership met on Thursday to hear a series of work reports from the leading Party members' groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court and supreme procuratorate.
(2026-01-09). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-09). Genesis Behind the American Onslaught on Latin America. ummid.com In essence it is not a strategic or geopolitics blitzkrieg, which Doanld Trump has launched against the Latin American countries but this bombastic show is essentially for the control of the global rare earth minerals.
(2026-01-09). Brazil's President Lula vetoes bill to trim Bolsonaro prison sentence. aljazeera.com The opposition-controlled Congress voted in December to pass a bill that would reduce Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence.
(2026-01-09). Swiss bar owner put in pre-trial detention over deadly New Year's Eve fire. scmp.com Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Friday for the 40 people who died in an Alpine bar fire during a New Year's Eve celebration, as prosecutors requested that one of the managers be placed in pre-trial detention. | Valais region's chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud said in a statement the detention of the man was needed to avoid a "risk of flight". The man's wife and co-manager will remain free under judicial supervision, the statement said.
(2026-01-09). Egg Harbor, WI January 10, 2026: Stop ICE! No War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Meet at the Corner of Hwy 42 and Orchard — NOON…
(2026-01-09). Trump's J6 Pardons Increased Risks to Public Safety. counterpunch.org 
One year ago this January, in one of the first acts of his second term, President Donald Trump issued blanket pardons, clemency, or commutations to those charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. These included unconditional pardons for the majority of defendants and commutations for high-profile leaders of the
(2026-01-09). Where to Find Black-Owned Bookstores Across the U.S. capitalbnews.org 
Black-owned bookstores are popping up around the country, offering spaces and access to books that may not be on the shelves at chain bookstores. Larger corporations like Amazon and Target sometimes sell books at a lower price compared to independent Black bookstores. Five bookstore owners told Capital B their stores provide community, something large corporations …
(2026-01-09). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2026-01-09). Moscow says US released two Russian crew from seized tanker. geo.tv 
Oil tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1 photographed at sea in the Singapore Strait on March 18, 2025. — AFP
(2026-01-09). Exploring world's largest island Greenland. ecns.cn With a population of fewer than 60,000, Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark. The island is rich in natural resources and occupies a strategically important location.
(2026-01-09). How democracy is being crushed: Not with violence, but by the normalization of the intolerable. haaretz.com When the media frames verbal assaults on democratic institutions — like the recent attacks on the Supreme Court president — as a 'legitimate debate,' it's not reflecting reality, it's shaping it…
(2026-01-09). Five things Friday roundup: Reflections on Christ's incarnation in a fragile earth and a living Christmas tree. anabaptistworld.org In Indonesia, where Christians are a minority, the Christmas tree often serves as a marker of identity. My own family doesn't keep that tradition, though my children often ask to have one. I always tell them, "That is not a tree. It is plastic that will end up stored in a warehouse like trash." For us, a Christmas tree has always been a living one, growing quietly in front of our home.
(2026-01-09). Huge demon face appears in Turkey sky during storm. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shocking incident took place in the Maslak neighbourhood in Istanbul during the storm that affected Turkey, causing snow, lightning and strong winds.A horrifying video showing a giant demon face appearing above Istanbul during the storm has spread panic among people.In the clip, which was taken from a high building, lightning was seen during the night in the city of Istanbul, sparking fear among people, who recognized something unusual in the sky.ƒ∞stanbul Maslak'ta ya≈üanan olayda | Patlama sonrasƒ± gà∂kyàºzàºnde beliren silàºet paniƒüe…
(2026-01-09). Washington lines up slew of health deals as US and China vie for influence across Africa. independent.co.ug 
Signatories must guarantee that genetic sequence data and samples from potential outbreaks are shared with the US within 5 days of detection SPECIAL FEATURE | JEVANS NYABIAGE | Washington is securing bilateral health deals with countries across Africa to ensure direct access to critical pathogen data and specimens following the United States' withdrawal from the World Health Organization …
(2026-01-09). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal…like their success is proof that we can make it too, that our stories matter, and that our voices deserve to …
(2026-01-09). Russia condemns US seizure of oil tanker. newarab.com 
Russia on Thursday strongly condemned the The seizure Wednesday of the Russian-flagged tanker in the North Atlantic "can only lead to a further escalation of military and…
(2026-01-09). Surge of immigration arrests and state terror in the Pacific Northwest in 2025. wsws.org A ten-fold increase in arrests in Oregon took place last year, alongside targeted workplace raids in Washington that terrorized working class communities.
(2026-01-09). US: Minneapolis Killing by ICE Unjustified. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Community members attend a vigil for Renee Nicole Good, following a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 7, 2026. | © 2026 Jaida Grey Eagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images…
(2026-01-09). Niger's New Emergency Law Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nigerien military police stand guard outside airbases in Niamey, as supporters of Niger's military junta gather on August 27, 2023. | © 2023 AFP via Getty Images | Niger's military junta adopted a sweeping "general mobilization" decree on December 26. The new law grants authorities far-reaching powers to confront security threats, but at the expense of human rights.The decree establishes a broad legal framework allowing the government to summon citizens, seize goods, compel the reporting of alleged "hostile activities," and restrict communications deemed harmful to "national mobili…
(2026-01-09). MHT CET 2026 Registration Starts, Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has started online application and registration of candidates appearing in the MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB) through its website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' from today i.e. Wednesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Adelaide Festival drops Randa Abdel-Fattah after Bondi attacks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results. sanews.gov.za Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results | Umalusi has reassured the public that the integrity of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results is intact, despite a confirmed leak affecting 40 learners across three subjects. | Umalusi [Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa] CEO, Dr Mafu Rakometsi, said following extensive quality assurance processes and an independent investigation, the quality council can assure South Africans that they can trust that the results reflect learners' genuine performance. | "We want to assure the pub…
(2026-01-09). Flint paper batteries enter production mode. ummid.com Flint, a Singapore-based deep tech company, Friday January 02, 2026 announced that its paper battery technology has entered production.
(2026-01-09). NEET UG 2026 Registration: NTA Issues Guidelines. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued important guidelines for the candidates ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) online application and registration.
(2026-01-09). The World, Greenland, and the Trump's US of Autarchy. dissidentvoice.org ***** No Western media has bothered to speak with me, a Danish peace researcher, about the Trump Regime's Greenland aggression. I also did not expect it, and it speaks volumes about their problems, including self-censorship. Frankly, it is more effective for opinion formation and intercultural dialogue to reach 100-200 million Chinese who watch morning television …
(2026-01-09). Himachal student (19) dies after ragging, sex assault in Dharamshala Govt College. ummid.com In a horrifying incident, a 19-year-old student died due to repeated sexual attacks, harassment and torture at Government Degree College Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
(2026-01-09). normalization with Syria grows further as Druze and Kurds battle al-Sharaa for control. haaretz.com Since the Assad regime fell, the Kurds in Syria have been vying for control with al-Sharaa. Israel's entry into the fray could lead to conflict with Turkey and the U.S.
(2026-01-09). never been to Israel, but ready to move here and start from scratch — for. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a Russian expat willing to give up the life she built in Italy for an Israeli happy ending, and a couple who bonded in high school over their shared love of navigating the wilderness with nothing but a map…
(2026-01-09). Rallying near New York synagogue, anti-Israel activists hold first protest under Mayor Mamdani. haaretz.com Dozens of Pal-Awda activists, which organized a controversial protest Park East synagogue in November, protested what they called a 'Stolen Land sale event' at the Young Israel of Kew Gardens Hills synagogue in Queens. Supporters of Israel — some holding flag of the far-right Kach movement — held a counter-protest…
(2026-01-09). Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high. sanews.gov.za Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high | As the 2026 academic year is set to get underway soon, Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has urged learners and students to put their best foot forward academically in order to make their dreams a reality. ⚪ "My message to students and learners is stay focused [and] study hard. Be curious and don't be afraid to dream. Dream big. I tell you; education is a weapon you can use to make sure that you become somebody tomorrow," the Deputy Minister said in an interview with SAnews. ⚪ She added that education has the power to turn o…
(2026-01-09). Gangsters, genocide and gagging dissent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). Birzeit University students confront fear after Israeli raid. newarab.com 
"It was a terrifying scene," begins 21-year-old Aya Muhasien, recalling Israeli occupation forces' unprecedented "Even though we Palestinians are used to it — I am from a village that is raided all the time — but the university is supposed to be different. It should be a safe space," the student tells The New Arab. | On a bright winter morning, Aya walked up the steep, tree-lined entrance to the occupied West Bank's Birzeit University, mentally reciting her presenta…
(2026-01-09). Jazz close out Mavericks to end 5-game losing streak; Pacers beat Hornets. aljazeera.com Anthony Edwards becomes third-youngest player in NBA to reach 10,000 career points as Wolves hold off Cavs.
(2026-01-09). China unfazed by Japan's possible bans. ecns.cn Experts argue that any disruptions would primarily accelerate two existing trends: the rapid development of China's local photoresist sector and a pivot to alternative foreign suppliers.
(2026-01-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-09). Sun Prairie, WI, January 10, 2026: Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Sun Prairie Protest on Grand and Main by the roundabout Saturday January 10, 2026 — 11 am to noon. | Photo:
(2026-01-09). DU Admission Brochure 2026 Released: Key Points to Note. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh has published the DU Admission Brochure 2026 on its official website, explaining the admission process, eligibility criteria, how Common Seat Allocation System – CSAS (UG) 2026 works and other details for undergraduate (UG) students.
(2026-01-09). 10 things in 2025 that moved us closer to a better world. ummid.com I hope you can look back on 2025 as the year movements for peace and justice freed political prisoners, slowed the war machine, and helped turn the public against endless wars.
(2026-01-09). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | NANTWICH, ENGLAND — MAY 24: A general view inside the former RAF Hack Green secret nuclear bunker on May 24, 2023 in Nantwich, England. Hack Green played a central role in the defence of Britain for almost sixty years. It was chosen during WW2 to protect the land…
(2026-01-09). Attention, Energies Media, Sea Level Cannot be Submerging Tokelau if Tokelau is Growing. wattsupwiththat.com Energies Media seems to have relied on a lot of very outdated information to make their fearmongering claims about Tokelau. If the media outlet was really interested in the facts rather than pushing climate alarmism, it would know the status of Pacific atolls and the discrepancy between the claims of 100 percent solar self-sufficiency and the reality of 75 to 90 percent, with the islands inhabitants accepting intermittency and limited electric power availability on demand and at night.
(2026-01-09). Protest murder by ICE stormtrooper in Minneapolis! workers.org 
Protest murder by ICE stormtrooper in Minneapolis! Workers World is circulating the following statement from the Legalization for All Network, published in FightBack News Jan. 7. WW endorses the call for demonstrations and vigils — which are already taking place — to protest the murder of Renee Good by the . . . |
(2026-01-09). Police fatally shoot Arab man in northern Israel; family denies he was armed. haaretz.com The deceased's family called the incident a 'summary execution,' adding that he was unarmed. Earlier this week, police officers fatally shot an Arab Israeli man during a joint police and IDF overnight raid in the Bedouin village of Tarabin in southern Israel…
(2026-01-09). Trump will not meet Iran's 'Crown Prince' Pahlavi as protests intensify. aljazeera.com US president signals he is not ready to back the Israel-aligned opposition figure to lead Iran in case of regime change.
(2026-01-09). Border Patrol Agents Shot Two People in Portland During Immigration Stop. theintercept.com 
(2026-01-09). Thursday 1/8: Rapid Response Call: ICE Murder Minneapolis – Concrete Steps for Safe Solidarity Action. indybay.org www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/881793……
(2026-01-09). What Would a Trump Style "Washington Consensus" Mean for the Sovereignty of Latin America-Caribbean (LAC) and "Market Capitalism" ? globalresearch.ca China has recently condemned
(2026-01-09). NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Universal Child Care Plan. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is on track to fulfill one of his major campaign promises only a week into his term. On Thursday, Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan that put New York City on pace to become the first American city with universal child care. |
(2026-01-09). In Pictures: Jupiter fades as first Supermoon of 2026 brightens sky. ummid.com Jupiter looks faded and dim as the first Supermoon of the Year 2026 brightens the clear sky Saturday January 03, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Un paciente grave y otro crítico se reporta tras accidente en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Debido al accidente masivo de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles, permanecen ingresados en el Hospital Provincial Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de Camagàºey, 34 pacientes de cuidados, de los cuales uno se reporta en estado grave y otro crítico, este último con peligro para su vida.
(2026-01-09). Un paciente grave y otro crítico se reporta tras accidente en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Debido al accidente masivo de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles, permanecen ingresados en el Hospital Provincial Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de Camagàºey, 34 pacientes de cuidados, de los cuales uno se reporta en estado grave y otro crítico, este último con peligro para su vida.
(2026-01-09). Cubadebate: Lo más leído, compartido y comentado en 2025. cubadebate.cu Fue un año complejo para nuestro colectivo, pero también promisorio, con nuevos integrantes, mejoras tecnológicas, uso de la Inteligencia Artificial para la generación de contenidos y el análisis. Entre los hechos notorios a destacar en el resumen del año están los 8 premios y 5 menciones que obtuvimos en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo 26 de Julio, el notable crecimiento de las visitas desde China, las alianzas tejidas con medios aliados y los más de 200 mil seguidores que tiene nuestro canal en Whatsapp, casi todos arrimados durante este 2025.
(2026-01-09). Azucareros mantienen terreno en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Azucareros se mantienen imparable y vencieron este jueves 11×7 al monarca exponente Leñadores de Las Tunas para conservar esperanzas en pos de avanzar al play off de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. En otro juego, la tropa del mentor Ramón Moré llegó a 34 victorias cuando aún le restan seis cotejos.
(2026-01-09). Plenos de los Comité Provinciales del PCC continuaron este jueves por Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu Según informó la Presidencia de Cuba en X, se evalúa la implementación de los acuerdos tomados en el XI Pleno del Comité Central, realizado a finales de año, así como los compromisos de la provincia más oriental de Cuba para enfrentar el 2026.
(2026-01-09). Lucharemos juntos y venceremos. cubadebate.cu La Revolución Bolivariana y Chavista y la Revolución Cubana en sus destinos y en su lucha común serán ejemplos para la liberación de los pueblos de nuestra América. Continuaremos en nuestro trabajo en defensa de la paz, en la movilización internacional, en la campaña en defensa del derecho internacional y del derecho a la vida y a la paz de los pueblos, por la liberación del Presidente Constitucional Nicolás Maduro Moros y la compañera Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-09). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-09). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.