(2026-01-24). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-24). Palestine rally targets NZ companies alleged link to 'opaque' supply lines in Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Two New Zealand companies were condemned at a pro-Palestinian rally in Auckland today for their alleged complicity in Israel-US military industrial complex roles linked to Israel's genocide in Gaza. The rally in Auckland's Te Komititanga Square was themed "NZ has blood on its hands" and speakers heavily criticised the conduct of Rocket…
(2026-01-24). Six-month-old boy freezes to death in Gaza amid Israel's inhumane and genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu Another Palestinian infant has died due to extreme cold in the southern Gaza Strip, as displaced families continue to suffer harsh winter conditions combined with the ongoing impacts of a two-year Israeli genocidal war. | Youssef Omar Abu Hammala, a six-month-old baby boy, died as a result of extreme cold in his family's displacement tent in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis on Friday. | With the death of Abu Hammala, the number of children who have died in the besieged Palestinian strip from extreme cold since the beginning of the season has risen to eleven. | Several Palestinians, most of them children, have bee…
(2026-01-24). How far we live. How close we feel. electronicintifada.net A short phone call with my family in Gaza.
(2026-01-24). Israel strikes Gaza, plans 'Rafah 2' checkpoint for Palestinians. newarab.com 
At least one person was killed and others wounded in an Israeli bombing of Jabalia al-Balad on Saturday, reports said. | The fresh strikes on Saturday come despite a ceasefire agreement announced in October, which rights groups and activists state has been violated by Israel hundreds of times, and has…
znetwork.org (2026-01-23). Can Trump Demilitarize Gaza With Night Raids and Death Squads?
By Medea Benjamin, Nicolas J.S. Davies At the opening ceremony for Donald Trump's so-called Board of Peace in Davos, Jared Kushner unveiled glossy images of his vision for a "new Gaza": shining apartment towers, luxury developments, and sweeping views of the Mediterranean. There were no Palestinians at the ceremony-and none on the Board of Peace itself. In Kushner's fantasy, Palestinians appear only as an absence, buried beneath the rubble of the real Gaza.
(2026-01-24). Palestine solidarity marches on — Seattle. iacenter.org By Jim McMahan January 20, 2026 Seattle A demonstration called by Palestinian organizations and allies on Jan. 17 confronted the U.S. empire with outrage and the truth. At the opening rally speakers exposed the ceasefire as a fraud, as the U.S. / Israeli regime has murdered over 460 Gazans since the ceasefire in October and continues to block aid shipments into Gaza. Photo: Jim McMahan A Palestinian woman spoke of the need to build networks in the immigrant community to provide information about legal rights and legal aid as well as information about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) whereabouts and maneu…
(2026-01-24). UN: Jan. 23] Israel Crushes UN Compound, the $108 Billion Pension Fund Lots More. passblue.com 
This Week @UN: A crimes against humanity treaty; Latvia finds its voice; Israel's UN attack; UN pension review; Gazans adapt to South Africa. Plus: Trump & Gaza; UNDP relos; Greenland/Denmark; Microsoft's AI push; Syria's Al Hol camp. Stay current (& optimistic) in real time via Blue Sky, Twitter (X), Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Our #1 story: …
(2026-01-24). Unannounced deal could reshape Gaza's political landscape. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A Palestinian source, privy to the conversations, suggests that unannounced agreements might have been struck between Hamas and the United States, possibly aiming to alter the political and security landscape within the Gaza Strip.The source described a proposed framework: Hamas would disarm and share maps of its tunnel system. In exchange, the group would be treated as a political entity, no longer a target for military action. The specifics of the arms and information transfer remain undisclosed.Under these reported understandings, Hamas leaders—both political and military—could lea…
(2026-01-24). Trump's Board of Genocide. iacenter.org January 21, 2026 In November of 2025 the United Nations Security Council voted in favor of a proposal, coming from President Donald Trump, to establish a "Board of Peace" to rule Palestine. The proposal passed with 13 yes votes and two abstentions, from China and Russia. At the time, Hamas — the leading Palestinian organization in Gaza — denounced the proposal, saying: "Assigning the international force with tasks and roles inside the Gaza Strip, including disarming the resistance, strips it of its neutrality and turns it into a party to the conflict in favor of the occupation. "The resolution imposes…
(2026-01-24). Brazil's Lula says Trump is attempting to 'create a new UN'. aljazeera.com Lula's comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join 'Board of Peace', with no mention of Gaza in charter.
(2026-01-24). How much did it cost Israel to kill Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. newarab.com 
The Israeli military spent around $40 million to assassinate Hezbollah's long-time leader Nasrallah was killed on 27 September 2024 in Hezbollah's headquarters located underground in the Haret Hreik suburb south of Beirut, days after Israel began a wide-scale aerial offensive on Lebanon. | The bombing campaign came after months of cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel in a fallout over the Gaza war. Israel's offensive also included a gr…
(2026-01-24). Israel kills three Palestinians, including children, in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). Israel seeks to restrict numbers of Palestinian reentry to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). New book 'Complicit' details UK's enabling role in the Gaza genocide. thecanary.co 
Peter Oborne's new book Complicit ends with a cathartic condemnation of all UK actors complicit in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The list is long and contains a broad spectrum of UK institutions and individuals Oborne damns. His analysis spans the political, military, media, and public spheres. Politically, he condemns the leadership of both parties, […] | By
(2026-01-24). UK admits threatening ICC Prosecutor over Gaza war probe. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The British government has officially acknowledged that David Cameron, the former foreign secretary, reached out directly to International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan. The purpose of this contact was to dissuade Khan from pursuing investigations connected to Israel's actions in Gaza. This marks the first time the government has confirmed the alleged political pressure surrounding the case.The confirmation arrived after a Freedom of Information request from a research unit at the University of Westminster. This followed months of official silence, despite media reports that began ci…
(2026-01-24). Genocidal Israeli regime runs defamation campaign against Doctors Without Borders. radiohc.cu The medical charity organization Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières or MSF) has said the defamation campaign launched against it is a propaganda offensive funded and sponsored by Israel. | Declassified UK, a British investigative journalism and media organization, revealed that the Israeli regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, launched an anti-MSF defamation campaign in the UK in an effort to stop the medical charity from providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip…
(2026-01-24). Govt sells Gaza board entry as diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
The government on Friday stood by its decision to join the US-led Board of Peace, selling Pakistan's participation as a diplomatic opening on Gaza as the controversy around the move refused to die down and spilled onto the floor of parliament once again. | The opposition parties called into question both the forum's credibility and the process through which Islamabad signed on. | Addressing a joint sitting, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal defended Pakistan's presence "at the centre stage" alongside brotherly Muslim countries, asserting that it was a "diplomatic win". | The minister explained that staying away wo…
(2026-01-24). After the Headlines Fade: Gaza, Abandoned While the Genocide Persists. progressivehub.net RAMZY BAROUD | Z NETWORK…
(2026-01-24). Imperialism — Bad sometimes and good at other times? What Venezuela, Colombia, Palestine, Iran, Greenland and others teach us. fightbackbetter.com Since starting my work as director of a nonprofit peace organization in 2000, this question has haunted me. Not that…
(2026-01-24). The US Military Operation in Venezuela and the Management of Global Security. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: A revised, modified, and updated text of my opinion piece published by Al Jazeera on January 21, 2026 with a different title. A longer version will be published shortly on social media platforms.] The United States attack on Venezuela on January 3 should be understood not simply as an unlawful use of force, …
(2026-01-24). President Maduro from captivity: We trust Delcy Rodríguez. iacenter.org January 19, 2026 Article published in Telesur, Jan. 14, 2026. National Assembly deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra conveyed a message this Jan. 13 from his father, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is illegally detained in New York alongside his spouse Cilia Flores, after being kidnapped by U.S. commando forces on Jan. 3. During the terrorist attack, U.S. aircraft bombed Caracas and other points in the country, leaving at least 100 people dead and a similar number wounded. President Nicolás Maduro, shown in archive photo with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. Credit: Telesur archive. In the communication, the he…
(2026-01-24). Testimony of a Cuban combatant who defended President Maduro. iacenter.org January 22, 2026 The following is an interview of Cuban internationalist combatant Yohandris Varona Torres, who was in the unit that confronted the U.S. imperialist invasion of Caracas on Jan. 3. The interview was done by Ignacio Ramonet (author of "100 Hours with Fidel"). Translation: Walter Lippmann, publisher of Cuba News, a daily roundup of articles from and/or about socialist Cuba. Yohandris Varona Torres had been a member of the Personal Security Unit in Venezuela for two months and six days when the attack occurred, the most intense experience in his 23 years of military service, right on his first interna…
(2026-01-24). Venezuela's weapons: solidarity, communes, militias. iacenter.org By Sue Harris January 22, 2026 U.S. imperialism and Bolivarian Venezuela have been engaging in what has been called asymmetric warfare. For five months since August 2025, the enormous destructive power of a U.S. Navy warfleet bombed and destroyed more than 25 small boats and killed over 100 people, most civilians. In a world ruled by law, these would be U.S. war crimes. Venezuelan masses demonstrate in Caracas to defend their government, Jan. 6, 2026. In the early hours of Jan. 3, if we believe an article in the New York Times, a sneak cyberattack cut off all power in Caracas and prevented the Venezuelans from de…
(2026-01-24). Resisting the Empire Next Door, Protests in Mexico Grow. truthout.org An anti-imperialist movement is building in Mexico, where the U.S. invasion of Venezuela has been seen as an act of intimidation for all of Latin America. Protests are swelling in response to this latest blow after decades of political and economic subjugation by its neighbor to the north. Across the country, larger-than-usual marches on January 3 and 10 condemned the U.S. |
(2026-01-24). Testimonio de un combatiente cubano que defendió al Presidente Maduro. workers.org 
Por invitado Esta entrevista fue escrita por autor y periodista Ignacio Ramonet. Yohandris Varona Torres, combatiente cubano en Caracas, Venezuela, 3 jan 2026. Yohandris Varona Torres llevaba dos meses y seis días como integrante de la Seguridad Personal en Venezuela cuando ocurrió el ataque, la experiencia más intensa en 23 . . . |
(2026-01-24). 'Snowflake' Reform MP celebrates conviction of 'heckler'. thecanary.co 
Free speech warrior Reform MP Lee Anderson is drawing criticism for celebrating the conviction of a woman who called him a "____ing wanker". As you've no doubt worked out, this is doing nothing for his reputation as a 'free speech warrior': Justice At Last. In March 2024 a woman harassed and verbally assaulted me in […] | By
(2026-01-24). Seven dead, 82 missing as landslide hits West Java in Indonesia. tribune.com.pk 
Seven people have died, and 82 are missing after a landslide hit in Indonesia's West Java province, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, amid reports of heavy rain in the area. | A local official said the landslide struck a village inthe West Bandung region. | "The number of missing persons is high, we will try to optimise our search and rescue efforts today," Abdul Muhari, the agency spokesperson, told Reuters. | Indonesia's weather agency had previously warned of extreme weather, including heavy rains in West Java province for a week from Friday, local outlet Kompas.com reported. | This s…
(2026-01-24). 18th AD Quran calligraphed in India on display at Makkah Museum. ummid.com The Museum of The Holy Quran in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah is showcasing a rare 18th century Quran calligraphed in India exemplifying Muslim devotion to the Holy Quran.
(2026-01-24). RFK Jr.'s Tuskegee Experiment. portside.org RFK Jr.'s Tuskegee Experiment |
(2026-01-24). The history of Palestine and the Jewish peoples. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-24). India: The Great Dispossession and the Battle for the Future of Food. globalresearch.ca If there's one country that captures the global battle over who controls the basic building blocks of life, it's India.
(2026-01-24). Far-right AI 'Amelia' is scamming vulnerable right-wing virgins. thecanary.co 
If you've been on X/Twitter recently, you may have come across 'Amelia': Goth Waifu Amelia is now the mascot of UK nationalism and has gone viral after the UK panicked and took her game down. Make UK great again. pic.twitter.com/ocaaC0CIEF — Pirat_Nation üî¥ (@Pirat_Nation) January 17, 2026 The first thing you'll notice about Amelia is […] | By
(2026-01-24). Reform donor labelled a 'sham' as billionaire funds Farage's Davos jollies. thecanary.co 
According to the famous HSBC whistleblower Nicholas Wilson, a mysterious Reform donor is actually a "sham company": The company Interior Architecture Landscape Limited that has donated £200k to Reform is a sham company. These images from its website claiming to be their designs are stock images. pic.twitter.com/cqbYB2f8xh — Mr Ethical üö© (@nw_nicholas) January 24, 2026 […] | By
(2026-01-24). How the Chinese Model is Reshaping Social Science in the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a growing interest among developing countries in the Global South and the Middle East in developing political and social science curricula to reflect the new global reality and counter the dominance of Western and American curricula. China is adopting a proposed model that integrates ideological education and economic development through its Belt and …
(2026-01-24). Funding for PEN Pinter Prize is irredeemably tainted. electronicintifada.net Blavatnik foundation is deeply enmeshed with Israel's academic-military architecture of occupation.
(2026-01-24). ICC Replaces Bangladesh with Scotland for T20 World Cup 2026. devdiscourse.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made the significant decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland for the T20 World Cup 2026, following Bangladesh's refusal to adhere to the event's match schedule. Rajkumar Sharma, coach to cricket star Virat Kohli, supports this move, which stemmed from Bangladesh's unsubstantiated safety concerns over playing in India.
(2026-01-24). China emerging as key hub for agricultural innovation, says Syngenta CEO. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are reshaping how food is produced, and China is emerging as an increasingly important hub for agricultural innovation and R&D, Syngenta Group Chief Executive Officer Jeff Rowe told Xinhua in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
(2026-01-24). Tragedy in the Bronx: Gas Explosion Rocks High-Rise Apartment. devdiscourse.com A gas explosion erupted in a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx early Saturday, tragically resulting in one fatality and 14 injuries as overnight temperatures plunged to single digits, authorities reported.
(2026-01-24). Shanghai braces for record passenger numbers during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record high travel demand is anticipated during this year's Spring Festival travel rush in Shanghai, with the city projected to handle approximately 49.15 million passenger trips.
(2026-01-24). 'We Got Us' March Demands 'ICE OUT' and Action From New Mexico State Legislation. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-24). Video: Donald Trump in 2025: Division, Destruction, Aggression. globalresearch.ca 
Since his inuguration on January 20, 2025, "the American president has violated many national and international laws and treaties, he has has displayed a predatory and unstable character and a questionable judgment. | His excessive egocentrism, his lack of ethics …
(2026-01-24). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-24). West Virginia ICE protest. workers.org 
Dozens of protesters came out on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, on Jan. 17 with signs and chants protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There's been an uptick in ICE activity in the state recently, with restaurants and other workplaces closing. Credit: Benji Pyles The community . . . |
(2026-01-24). Jewish activist Sam Stein says Israel turns its children into 'child soldiers'. thecanary.co 
Sam Stein grew up in a world that was meant to be a bubble. As a young Jewish boy growing up in New York, he never really even looked at a Palestinian. His education was filled with tales of Israel and the Jewish Holy Land. Yet it was rare the word 'Palestine' was ever mentioned. […] | By
(2026-01-24). Protest at Santa Clara Hilton Hotel Calls Out Enabling of ICE. indybay.org On January 23, a protest was held at the Santa Clara Hilton Hotel to call out the company's enabling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The action was one of many organized across the country in solidarity with the general strike called for January 23 in Minneapolis in response to ICE's fascist takeover of the city, and the killing of Renee Nicole Good on January 7.
(2026-01-24). ICE, The Class War in Minneapolis & The General Strike with Professor August Nimtz. indybay.org There is growing working class action in Minneapolis and Minnesota against the occupation and attacks by ICE goons. This program looks at what is happening now and the 1934 general strike and the growing class struggle in Minnesota and nationally along with the role of the Democrats…
(2026-01-24). Sunday 2/1: The Voice of Hind Rajab Film Screening and Q&A with Actor Clara Khoury. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
presstv.ir (2026-01-24). Minnesota protesters brave cold to rally against ICE in 'ICE OUT!' day of actionProtesters braved subfreezing temperatures in Minneapolis on Friday to rally against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), joining what organizers billed as an "ICE OUT!" day of action.
Demonstrators marched through the city chanting and beating drums, saying the protest was part of a broader push that included business closures and walkouts across Minnesota, which some participants described as a general strike.
presstv.ir (2026-01-24). Minnesota protesters brave cold to rally against ICE in 'ICE OUT!' day of actionProtesters braved subfreezing temperatures in Minneapolis on Friday to rally against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), joining what organizers billed as an "ICE OUT!" day of action.
Demonstrators marched through the city chanting and beating drums, saying the protest was part of a broader push that included business closures and walkouts across Minnesota, which some participants described as a general strike.
truthout.org (2026-01-23). Trump's Goal With "Board of Peace" Is to Replace UN With an Unaccountable EntityThe board's charter is an authoritarian dream for Trump and an Orwellian nightmare for the rest of the world.
hhs.gov (2026-01-23). United States Completes WHO WithdrawalThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of State today announced the United States' completion of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to the organization's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic
truthout.org (2026-01-23). Kushner Reveals Dystopic Plan to Build Data Centers on Ruins of Gaza GenocideWhite House Adviser Jared Kushner revealed a neocolonial plan to transform Gaza into a home for luxury tourist resorts and data centers at the World Economic Forum on Thursday.
The plan has been widely condemned by human rights advocates, who say it is an an attempt to erase Palestinians by building a capitalist dystopia on the ruins of Israel's genocide.
aa.com.tr (2026-01-24). Israeli curfews, illegal settler attacks tighten pressure on West Bank civilians: UN humanitarian officeOCHA reports widespread movement restrictions, civilian deaths, mass displacement, growing food insecurity amid Israeli military operations, rising illegal settler violence
commondreams.org (2026-01-24). FBI Agent Resigns in Protest as Trump DOJ Investigates Renee Good'Not the ICE Agent Who Killed Her FBI agent Tracee Mergen, acting supervisor of the office's Public Corruption Squad, resigned after senior FBI officials in Washington pushed her to end a civil rights probe into the killing.
(2026-01-24). Belarus to raise subsidies for business start-ups to nearly Br10,000. eng.belta.by State subsidies for starting one's own business will increase to almost Br10,000 starting from 1 February 2026 and will remain in effect until 30 April.
(2026-01-24). US teen inspired by Isis pleads guilty to attempted murder of police officer. scmp.com A 17-year-old in the US who expressed interest in joining the Islamic State (Isis) has pleaded guilty to trying to kill one New Jersey police officer and attacking backup police with a knife. | Fasihullah Safar, of Alexandria, Virginia, would be sentenced as an adult on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and motor vehicle theft, Burlington County prosecutors said on Friday.
(2026-01-24). More Than Trade: How the Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Could Reshape Development. globalresearch.ca Malaysia's Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will shape more than the terms of bilateral trade. Its biggest effects are developmental. It influences what Malaysia can realistically secure from powerful multinational exporters, how far the state can …
(2026-01-24). Boy loses arm in lion attack at Lahore breeding farm. tribune.com.pk 
An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after being attacked by a pet lion at a private breeding farm in the Sabzazar area of Lahore on Saturday, in yet another incident highlighting serious safety lapses involving captive wild animals in residential localities. | The incident occurred at the Dola Breeding Farm on 80-Feet Road in Sabzazar, owned by Umar Iqbal and Ali Iqbal. The child, Wajid Ali, had reportedly wandered close to the lion enclosure while playing when the animal attacked him, injuring his arm. | The child was taken to a local hospital, where the owners reportedly told doctors that the boy's…
(2026-01-24). Kremlin says nearly 5 bln U.S. dollars in Russian assets frozen in U.S. ecns.cn Around five billion U.S. dollars in Russian assets were frozen in the United States by the previous administration, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
(2026-01-24). ICE Out of Bay! SF Rally with Minneapolis & US Struggle Against ICE Occupation, Murders. indybay.org Hundreds of unionists and community members rallied in in solidarity with the Minneapolis strike against ICE and against the murderous attacks by the ICE getstapo agents around the country.
(2026-01-24). Undeterred by Freezing Temps, Statewide Minnesota Strikes Demand 'ICE Out Now'. scheerpost.com By Julia Conley for Common Dreams Twin Cities residents are weeks into the Trump administration's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents in an operation that has seen a legal observer and young mother fatally shot; US citizens dragged out of their homes and vehicles by masked officers; one of President Donald Trump's top Border Patrol officials lobbing a gas grenade at lawful protesters; children as …
(2026-01-24). Philly MLK march: Fight racism and imperialism. workers.org 
About 75 activists marched from Malcolm X Park to Clark Park in West Philadelphia on Jan. 19 in the militant anti-racist and anti-imperialist tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of the event was "Honor Dr. King! Fight racism at home, fight imperialism abroad." WW Photo: Joe Piette . . . |
(2026-01-24). Iran thanks Pakistan for opposing UN rights vote in Geneva. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan has publicly thanked Islamabad for opposing a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that deepens international scrutiny of Tehran's crackdown on protests. | "I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister, H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Muhammad Ishaq Dar," Iran's Ambassador Raza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X. | I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakista…
(2026-01-24). Maharashtra Class 10 (SSC) 2026 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th SSC) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-24). Wednesday 2/4: Christians in Palestine: Film Screening and In-Person Discussion with Mother Agapia. indybay.org Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center | 17000 Monterey Road | Morgan Hill, CA 95037…
(2026-01-24). Air France, KLM pause flights to Middle East, including Dubai, Israel. aljazeera.com Air France and KLM announce pauses as Trump says 'armada' of US warships heading towards Middle East.
(2026-01-24). Iran warns any US attack will be treated as 'all-out war'. tribune.com.pk 
Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us," a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days. | "This military buildup – we hope it is not intended for real confrontation – but our military is ready for the worst-case scenario. This is why everything is on high alert in Iran," said the senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity. | "This time we will treat any attack – limited, unlimited, surgical, kinetic, whatever they call it – as an all-out war against us, and w…
(2026-01-24). Minnesota General Strike unites labor and community against ICE. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—"When injustice becomes policy, something else happens, too. The people will rise up because the only alternative is surrender…and I don't think Minnesota is going to surrender." Those were the words of Service Employees International Union President April Verrett speaking to the tens of thousands who demonstrated in downtown Minneapolis on Friday for the Truth …
(2026-01-24). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Resistance Report from Minnesota. indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | Register here: bit.ly/MN0129…
(2026-01-24). The New World Situation: The decline of U.S. imperialism and the centrality of the class struggle. iacenter.org By Larry Holmes January 21, 2026 The writer is the First Secretary of Workers World Party. In assessing the new world situation, we should start here in the U.S. At this moment, the epicenter of the struggle is Minneapolis. What's happening there poses a fundamental question that is germane to the changing world situation, the global class struggle and the struggle for world socialist revolution. The same conditions, the repression and the angry mass response of the people are spreading and will continue to spread throughout the country. There is more talk among the masses of the need for revolution today than at…
(2026-01-24). Daily Mail Trial: British People Say Press Standards Haven't Improved Since Phone Hacking Scandal. bylinetimes.com British people believe standards in the UK press have not improved since the phone hacking scandal 15 years ago, with seven-in-ten voters demanding the industry be independently regulated for the first time, according to a new poll. | The survey conducted by pollsters Opinium for the Press Justice Project charity, found that 54% of those surveyed said press standards either haven't improved or have got worse over the past decade, with a further 71% saying the press should now be regulated by a body independent from the industry and politicians. | Voters want publications to be more accountable for inaccurate r…
(2026-01-24). China intensifies crackdown on misuse of personal data. ecns.cn An official from the SPP's public interest litigation department said "justiciability" remains the core principle in handling personal information protection cases, ensuring targeted and standardized law enforcement.
(2026-01-24). The National Socialist Network is dead. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-24). How to choose the right partner to maximize your online sales. moguldom.com The rise of digital commerce has transformed the way businesses reach and engage customers. As more entrepreneurs move their operations online, competition within the e-commerce landscape continues to intensify. One of the most important decisions a business can make in this environment is choosing the right partner. The right collaboration can drive growth, increase …
(2026-01-24). Suicide bombing rocks wedding celebrations in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, seven killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least seven people lost their lives and 25 others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest during a wedding ceremony in Pakistan's volatile Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday. | The attack took place at the home of Noor Alam Mehsud, a pro-government community figure in Dera Ismail Khan district, according to local police. The explosion triggered chaos at the crowded event, leaving debris and blood scattered across the scene. Guests were reportedly dancing when the blast occurred, and the impact caused the roof to collapse, complicating rescue operations and trapping se…
(2026-01-24). This Brooklyn bagel shop is saving money with plug-in batteries. grist.org 
In the back of Black Seed Bagels in northern Brooklyn is a giant catering kitchen filled with industrial-size condiments and freezers full of dough. A tall, silver electric oven, named the Baconator, stands in a far corner, cooking thousands of pounds of meat every week to accompany Black Seed's hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels. | The Baconator is connected to a battery the size of a carry-on suitcase, which is plugged into the wall. While the morning rush is underway, the 2.8-kilowatt-hour battery can directly power the commercial oven to reduce the company's reliance on the electric grid, Noah Bernamoff, Black…
(2026-01-24). Mediterranean dockworkers mobilize for antiwar strike Feb. 6. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto January 21, 2026 The grassroots union (Unione Sindacale di Base) of dockworkers located in Genoa, Italy, which has held antiwar general strikes in the summer and fall of 2025, is moving forward with an international general strike for Feb. 6, 2026. This Jan. 23 they are holding a national assembly in Genoa to mobilize for the international strike. In a release calling for the assembly, the USB wrote: "Dockworkers call for action. We refuse to collaborate with rearmament policies. We do not want the docks to be privatized and become a tool of the military. We do not want to work for war. Can th…
(2026-01-24). Belarusian, Russian MPs discuss role of regional ties in healthcare development. eng.belta.by The meeting of the Healthcare Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia addressed issues of interregional cooperation between the two countries in healthcare, using Grodno Oblast as an example.
(2026-01-24). Increasingly confused Trump threatens to 'embrace the penguin'. thecanary.co 
Recently, we reported on the Trump administration's drive to 'Make Whole Milk Great Again'. As noted, this campaign made no sense until you looked into it (and made hardly any sense then). Now, the White House has topped itself with a campaign which is entirely devoid of meaning: Embrace the penguin. pic.twitter.com/kKlzwd3Rx7 — The White […] | By
(2026-01-24). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-24). With the Greenland BS Done, It's Time to Re-Focus. portside.org With the Greenland BS Done, It's Time to Re-Focus |
(2026-01-24). Saudi Pro League: Al-Nassr returns to winning ways finally. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Football Club Saturday defeated Al-Shabab 3-2 to earn the much needed 3 points to remain prominently placed in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) table.
(2026-01-24). Polanski hits back as rattled Starmer targets the Greens. thecanary.co 
Since Keir Starmer won the 2024 election, he and his party have become increasingly unpopular. Since Zack Polanski became the Green leader, meanwhile, his party has gone from strength to strength. Hoping to reverse these trends, Starmer has ordered his lackeys to take the fight to the Greens. And as you might expect, Polanski has […] | By
(2026-01-24). Number of Muslims in Mumbai Corporation 2026 up by 1: Full list. ummid.com The new Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 2026 or BMC 2026) to have 01 more Muslim corporator as compared to the community's tally last time.
(2026-01-24). New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: A Walk Through Ideas and Cultures. ummid.com The New Delhi World Book Fair was not merely a visit; it was an encounter with ideas, cultures, and urgent questions of our time.
(2026-01-24). Emergency rally tonight 24 January as hunger striker begins thirst strike. thecanary.co 
Political prisoner and anti-genocide hunger striker Umer Khalid has been forced to begin his planned thirst strike a day early, after prison authorities moved him into a 'non-association' solitary confinement cell, without a phone. Umer Khalid: at serious risk Umer Khalid is now under 24/7 monitoring and the prison will now not allow him to […] | By
(2026-01-24). Spain refuses to join Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace' over breach of international law. radiohc.cu Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that his country will be declining Donald Trump's invitation to join the planned "Board of Peace", citing its divergence from international law and failure to include the Palestinian Authority. | "The future of Palestine as a whole should be settled by Palestinians," Sanchez said in a speech at the EU's headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. | Spain joins a number of US allies, including the UK and France, who have indicated hesitation at joining the board at this time. | Meanwhile, Trump rescinded Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to the board, via…
(2026-01-24). Peace Talks Proceed as Russian Missiles Strike Ukrainian Cities. thinktank.pk Russia launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 23 others, even as Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations continued rare trilateral talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year-long war. The strikes targeted major urban centres including Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, residential areas and …
(2026-01-24). Fearless hunt saboteurs protect wildlife, so why don't the police give a shit? thecanary.co 
The Middleton Hunt are ____ing arseholes. Before we go any further, I would like to make that very clear. And I found this out on Saturday 17, January 2026 when I dragged my carcass out of bed on a freezing and wet morning and made my way to Leeds. I was off to join the […] | By
(2026-01-24). UK deploys Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The agreement is part of the UK-Qatar Defence Assurance Agreement, signed by the two countries. | According to the Ministry of Defence's statement, the No. 12 Squadron r…
(2026-01-24). Media accused of ignoring 'massive' general strike. thecanary.co 
On 23 January, Americans in Minnesota participated in a general strike. What prompted this strike was the incursion of ICE agents, which resulted in the killing of young mother Renee Nicole Good. Given that general strikes are obviously a threat to the powers that be, it's unsurprising to learn the US media has shown very […] | By
(2026-01-24). Paul Robeson passed away 50 years ago today. indybay.org Image of Paul Robeson:…
(2026-01-24). France seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French naval forces intercepted and boarded the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean between Spain and Morocco, in a high-profile enforcement of international sanctions on Russian oil exports.French officials said the vessel was suspected of being part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," a network of tankers used to circumvent Western restrictions. The Grinch was carrying crude oil loaded in Murmansk, northwestern Russia, and was sailing under a false flag. President Emmanuel Macron announced on X that the operation was conducted on the high seas in coordination with allies, including the Un…
(2026-01-24). Arsenal faces Manchester United in big game this weekend as Guehi makes Man City debut. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal defends its seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League when Manchester United visits the Emirates Stadium in the biggest game of the weekend. Michal Carrick's side travels south with the morale boost of having beaten Manchester City in last Sunday's derby, but has a difficult task to …
(2026-01-24). Novel pay systems to aid medical access. ecns.cn China has pledged to improve the convenience and efficiency of healthcare insurance payments over the next three years, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Thursday.
(2026-01-24). Milwaukee Labor and Community Members Rally in Solidarity With Minneapolis! Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-24). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-24). Sunday 1/25: Stop the War on Kurdistan Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Civic Center…
(2026-01-24). Belfast crowned most congested city in Britain. thecanary.co 
Digital mapping company TomTom has released a study revealing Belfast as suffering the worst congestion than anywhere across Britain and the Northern Ireland. They define congestion as how much worse traffic can get compared to when it's in an ideal state: Congestion is calculated by collecting all the travel times recorded by TomTom during a […] | By
(2026-01-24). South Korea's Developing Net Zero Debacle. wattsupwiththat.com Neglectful of the economic wreckage that net zero policies have wrought in the U.K. and Germany, economic powerhouse South Korea has declared war on coal and liquified natural gas (LNG) to pursue more aggressive reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.
(2026-01-24). China, Brazil vow to further deepen ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and jointly safeguard the central role of the United Nations amid the current turbulent international situation during a phone conversation on Friday.
(2026-01-24). The Return of Economic Coercion: How Global Power Is Being Redefined. moderndiplomacy.eu Introduction Economic coercion in the form of sanctions, tariffs and trade restrictions became a deliberate peacetime tool for global security after World War 1. They were normalised and expanded during the Cold War, then became a primary instrument of world-order enforcement in late modernity. Despite becoming a staple of statecraft, these coercive means' effectiveness is …
(2026-01-24). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-24). Xi greets To Lam on election as Vietnam party leader. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, extended congratulations on Friday to To Lam on his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.
(2026-01-24). Friday 1/23: San Jose: Stop ICE Terror – Solidarity with Minneapolis. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2026-01-24). 'Thank God' parents of PNG conjoined twins grateful they defied medical advice. asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The parents of rare conjoined twins say doctors in Papua New Guinea told them to take the boys home as they were beyond hope. "Thank God we [defied them] and we are where we are," the boys' dad Kevin Mitiam, who is also a twin, said in Tok…
(2026-01-24). Labour splits over whether Burnham should unseat Starmer. thecanary.co 
According to the rumours, Andy Burnham may or may not run to replace Andrew Gwynne as the MP for Gorton and Denton. Common sense suggests that if Burnham steps down as mayor of Greater Manchester to return to parliament, he's doing so to launch a leadership campaign against Keir Starmer. As you'd expect, this has […] | By
(2026-01-24). Sunday 2/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2026-01-24). War Propaganda Intent Upon Prolonging the War: Can the Kiev Regime Really Kill 50,000 Russian Soldiers per Month? globalresearch.ca On January 20, less than a week after his appointment as the Neo-Nazi junta's new defense minister, former IT entrepreneur Mykhailo Fedorov pledged to implement "comprehensive changes" in the coming months, including a massive increase in the number of combat …
(2026-01-24). Former Iowa Education Official Ian Roberts Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges. newsone.com 
Source: Polk County Sheriff / Polk County Sheriff | Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has pleaded guilty to two federal charges. |
(2026-01-24). Belarus considers new approaches to rural housing construction. eng.belta.by Dmitry Krutoi reviewed the housing construction practices in use at the Kolkhoz Rodina agricultural production cooperative in Mogilev Oblast.
(2026-01-24). New Zealand Labour Party offers no alternative to austerity and war. wsws.org Opposition Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins' pledges to address the worsening social crisis are utterly hollow, as is his pretence of opposing US military interventions.
(2026-01-24). UNHRC decries 'unprecedented' Iran crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The UN Human Rights Council decided Friday to deepen its scrutiny of Iran over its crackdown on protests that left thousands dead, including children, amid demands it end its "brutal repression". | The 47-member body voiced alarm about "the unprecedented scale of the violent crackdown on peaceful protests by security forces" in Iran. | With 25 votes in favour, seven opposed and the rest abstaining, it decided to extend and broaden the mandate of independent investigators gathering evidence towards ensuring accountability for rights violations in the country. | "A climate of fear and systematic impunity cannot…
(2026-01-24). Any strike will mean 'all-out war': Iran warns as US sends 'armada' to Middle East. geo.tv 
The world's largest warship, US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, on its way out of the Oslofjord at Nesodden and Bygdoy, Norway, September 17, 2025. — ReutersOfficial says Iran is on high alert after US military buildup in ME.Even limited or 'surgical' strike to trigger…
(2026-01-24). Best Crypto to Buy Now: DeepSnitch AI Prepares for 100X Launch as ETH and ADA fall. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced that decentralized social media is his top priority for the coming year. This shift may signal a transition in how we communicate and trade within the Web3 ecosystem. But retail investors are struggling to identify the real winners in a crowded market. DeepSnitch AI is emerging as the essential intelligence …
(2026-01-24). Seven dead, dozens missing after landslide in Indonesia's West Bandung. aljazeera.com Latest disaster comes weeks after deadly floods and landslides left more than 1,000 people dead in Indonesia's west.
(2026-01-24). A Ghost is Haunting Davos! The WEF Summit. globalresearch.ca The 2026 Davos Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will undoubtedly go down in history. | Just as the fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the First Cold War with the victory of the United States, I …
(2026-01-24). Friday 1/23: ICE Out for Good Mendocino Coast – MN Solidarity Day of Action. indybay.org 343 N Main St (sidewalk in front of Guest House Museum), Fort Bragg…
(2026-01-24). Belarus invites UN official to attend Chernobyl disaster anniversary events. eng.belta.by On 23 January, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva Larisa Belskaya, met with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore.
(2026-01-24). Uzbek delegation eyes trade beyond $114m. tribune.com.pk 
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting Uzbek trade delegation have agreed to work towards expanding bilateral trade beyond the current level of $114 million, with textiles identified as a priority sector. | According to a statement issued on Friday, the understanding was reached during a meeting held at APTMA House in Lahore on January 23, 2026, between members and office-bearers of APTMA and representatives of Uzbekistan's public and private sectors. | The Uzbek delegation included senior officials and business leaders and was received by APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad and other senio…
(2026-01-24). Israel's President Herzog faces 'war crimes' challenge over his Australia visit. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israeli President Isaac Herzog faces a legal challenge over his role in alleged war crimes as news media say he will visit Australia early next month, reports Al Jazeera. Australian journalist Lindal Rowlands writes that three Australian and Palestinian legal groups have made a formal call on the Australian Federal Police (AFP)…
(2026-01-24). Minneapolis: Thousands Rally at Downtown Arena to Demand: ICE Out Now! Money for People's Needs Now! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-24). Maharashtra TET Nov 2025 Result Declared: Where and How to Check. ummid.com MAHA TET November 2025 Result: The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in, the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2025.
(2026-01-24). US could deport large number of Iranian ICE detainees: NIAC. newarab.com 
Rights advocates say they have reason to believe that the US government plans to send a large group of Iranians on a If this happens, it would be the third such flight in five months. The first was in September and the second was in December. | "We've heard from a few sources. The main ones are lawyers of detainees in ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] detention," Ryan Costello, policy director at the Washington, DC-based…
(2026-01-24). Socialist Members of Argentine Parliament Support Minneapolis General Strike & Against ICE. indybay.org Socialist members of Argentina's parliament issued a statement and fought for the parliament to support the general strike in Minneapolis and also called for an end to ICE.
(2026-01-24). Chile's Julia Chuñil case: violent arrest of Mapuche leader's adult children fuels trial by media. wsws.org Interogation by Chile's infamous Carabineros can easily slip into torture to extract false testimony or confessions.
(2026-01-24). High-speed train hub eases journeys. ecns.cn Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station, the high-speed rail gateway linking the capital with North and Northeast China, has seen steady growth in passenger traffic and service capacity since it opened on Jan 22, 2021.
(2026-01-24). China offering certainty to the world: Former IMF deputy director. ecns.cn China offers certainty amidst global uncertainty, observed Zhu Min, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy managing director, in an interview with CGTN's He Jingyi at the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He highlighted how China's 15th Five-Year Plan priorities — from AI and domestic demand to services and manufacturing — align with worldwide trends, attracting international businesses that are seeking stability in turbulent times.
(2026-01-24). Judicial Independence: A Non-Negotiable Mandate. devdiscourse.com Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has firmly stated that the transfer of judges is strictly an internal judiciary matter, with the government having no say in the process. Speaking at the G V Pandit Memorial Lecture, Justice Bhuyan stressed the non-negotiable nature of judicial independence.
(2026-01-24). Momodou Taal detained and interrogated by UK police at Heathrow Airport. wsws.org Gambian-British citizen and Cornell University graduate student Momodou Taal was detained and questioned by UK police on Friday under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 in violation of his rights.
(2026-01-24). Xinjiang reports highest foreign trade growth in China. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region recorded robust foreign trade growth in 2025, with total import and export value hitting a record 520.4 billion yuan ($74.7 billion), a year-on-year increase of 19.9 percent — the highest growth rate in China, according to Urumqi Customs District.
(2026-01-24). Smolski wins pursuit at Commonwealth Cup leg in Raubichi. eng.belta.by The pursuit medal is Smolski's second in Raubichi, as Anton won bronze in the sprint on 23 January.
(2026-01-24). Meet Vijay Ubale: AIMIM Group Leader in Mumbai Mahanagar Palika. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has appointed Vijay Tatoba Ubale as the Party's Group Leader (Gut Neta) in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Mumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC).
(2026-01-24). Artist Iqbal Hussain passes away at age 75. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani artist Iqbal Hussain passed away earlier this week at the age of 75. A graduate of the National College of Arts (NCA), he was best known for his uncompromising portrayals of life in Lahore's Heera Mandi, a subject he returned to throughout his career. | Born and raised in the historic neighbourhood, Hussain painted from lived experience, featuring women from the red-light district, without embellishment or moral commentary. | In one of the most referenced episodes of his life, Hussain's paintings were barred from being exhibited at Lahore's Alhamra Gallery due to their perceived impropriety. He respo…
(2026-01-24). 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.
(2026-01-24). TikTok establishes new U.S. joint venture to avoid American ban. ecns.cn TikTok announced on Thursday the establishment of a joint venture, TikTok U.S. Data Security Joint Venture LLC (TikTok USDS JV), a new entity with majority American ownership. The company will manage data protection, algorithm security, content moderation and software assurance for TikTok's U.S. operations.
(2026-01-24). UK 'grooming gang' trial halted over concerns about jurors watching TV show. geo.tv 
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(2026-01-24). Clashes erupt near new Israeli outpost deep inside Palestinian Authority-run West Bank. haaretz.com Footage from the scene shows at least ten masked settlers carrying clubs near a newly established outpost — the deepest yet constructed by Israeli settlers within territory under Palestinian jurisdiction…
(2026-01-24). Meet AIMIM's Sahar Shaikh who demolished Jitendra Awhad's Mumbra Fortress. ummid.com Sahar Shaikh, the youngest Corporator of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has set media landscape on fire ever since the results of Mumbra-Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 were announced.
(2026-01-24). India Announces Squad for Historic Mixed Disability Cricket Series Against England. devdiscourse.com The Differently Abled Cricket Council of India (DCCI) has unveiled the India Men's Mixed Disability squad for an unprecedented five-match Mixed Disability T20 International series against England. Scheduled from January 29 to February 6, the matches will commence in Greater Noida and conclude in Jaipur, with Ravindra Sante leading the team as captain, and Vivek as vice-captain.
(2026-01-24). The Monstrosity as a System: The War on Palestine and the Moment the World Lost Its Moral Gravity. globalresearch.ca Amir Nour's new book does not approach Palestine as a "conflict," a "cycle," or a "file." It approaches it as a historical rupture.
(2026-01-24). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). U.S. / Israeli attack on Iran fails. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders January 20, 2026 Washington's latest criminal attack, following decades of nonstop efforts to overturn the Islamic Republic of Iran, a country of 92 million people, has failed. Since the powerful 1979 Iranian Revolution overturned the corrupt Pahlavi monarchy, kept in place by U.S. and British imperialism, Washington has used invasions, bombings, assassinations and sabotage to try to reestablish its domination of this resource rich country. The Revolution — and with it the utilization of Iran's own resources — transformed Iran, modernizing industry and providing health care, electrif…
(2026-01-24). Russian air attack kills 1, injures 15 in Ukraine while negotiators discuss ending war. scmp.com Russian strikes killed one person and injured at least 15 others in Ukraine's capital and the northeastern city of Kharkiv overnight, authorities said early on Saturday. | The country was under an air raid alert with military authorities in Kyiv warning of drones and ballistic missiles. | "Kyiv is under a massive enemy attack. Do not leave shelters!" Mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram, adding that several non-residential buildings had been hit.
(2026-01-24). The Supreme Court's Quiet War On Cuba. progressivehub.net BLAKE BURDGE | THE LEVER…
(2026-01-24). Watch: A tribute to Australian Trotskyist Ken Mantell. wsws.org On January 18, the Socialist Equality Party held a memorial meeting to celebrate the life of Ken Mantell, a member of the Trotskyist movement for more than 40 years.
(2026-01-24). China's Olympic champions Sui, Han top pairs short program at Four Continents Championships in Beijing. ecns.cn China's 2022 Winter Olympics gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong finished first in the pairs short program at the ISU Figure Skating Four Continents Championships on home ice in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-24). Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb vs Modi. ummid.com If Mughal actions are interpreted as political acts to assert imperial authority, can Modi's actions also be seen as an attempt to assert personal authority and project himself as the public face of crony capitalism?
(2026-01-24). US: Indian man arrested for killing wife, three relatives in Atlanta Suburb, kids hit in closet. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: An Indian-origin man has been taken into custody in the United States after allegedly shooting dead his wife and three other family members during what the police have described as a domestic dispute.The accused has been identified as 51-year-old Vijay Kumar, who was arrested after a manhunt early Friday morning in Gwinnett County, Georgia. Authorities said the incident came to light around 2.30 am when the police received an emergency call reporting gunfire at a residence on Brook Ivy Court.When officers reached the location, they found four adults inside the house, all suffering from fatal gunsho…
(2026-01-24). The death of a maternal health advocate brings mortality crisis of African American mothers into focus. wsws.org The recent death in childbirth of Dr. Janell Green Smith casts a grim light on the deplorable state of mortality among black mothers in America.
(2026-01-24). The Brain Microplastics Claim and the Collapse of Scientific Restraint. wattsupwiththat.com the episode will stand as another example of how easily scientific restraint is abandoned when a frightening story is available for the telling.
(2026-01-24). Suicide bombing at Pakistan wedding kills 7, police say. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). Monday 1/26: Reject Alameda Health Layoffs and Closures. indybay.org 1221 Oak St. 5th floor…
(2026-01-24). Honor launches new smartphone as it eyes expansion in local market. ecns.cn Chinese tech company Honor unveiled its latest smartphone, Magic 8 Pro Air, in its latest push to expand its presence in the home market despite intensified competition.
(2026-01-24). Contaminated milk powder likely source of ByHeart baby formula botulism outbreak: FDA. scmp.com Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, according to US health officials. | Testing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found the type of bacteria that could cause the illness in two samples linked to the formula, officials said on Friday.
(2026-01-24). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-24). 150 IS detainees transferred to Iraq. tribune.com.pk 
Europeans were among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred this week by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to neighbouring Iraq, whose premier urged EU countries to repatriate their nationals. | They were among an estimated 7,000 jihadists due to be moved to Iraq as the Kurdish-led force that has held them for years relinquishes swathes of territory to the advancing Syrian army. | In 2014, IS swept across Syria and Iraq, committing massacres and forcing women and girls into sexual slavery, but backed by a US-led coalition, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ultimately defe…
(2026-01-24). Ukraine FM says Putin attacked Kyiv during Abu Dhabi talks. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). The Consent of the Governed Has Been Withdrawn. portside.org The Consent of the Governed Has Been Withdrawn |
(2026-01-24). How to choose the right partner to maximize your online sales. moguldom.com The rise of digital commerce has transformed the way businesses reach and engage customers. As more entrepreneurs move their operations online, competition within the e-commerce landscape continues to intensify. One of the most important decisions a business can make in this environment is choosing the right partner. The right collaboration can drive growth, increase …
(2026-01-24). State Dept Memos Admit It Had Almost No Grounds to Deport Pro-Palestine Students. scheerpost.com Secretary Marco Rubio aboard Air Force Three. Embassy of the United States of America to Italy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Sharon Zhang / Newly…
(2026-01-24). Battle against salt stains: A winter shoe experiment. eng.belta.by Every one of us has encountered white stains on winter shoes at least once in our lives. Every year, road maintenance service actively spread technical salt on sidewalks and roadways to reduce accidents and injuries on slippery roads.
(2026-01-24). Heavy snowfall paralyses northern Pakistan, army launches rescues. tribune.com.pk 
Continuous snowfall and severe cold weather in Pakistan's upper regions have badly disrupted daily life, with several feet of snow reported across Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, officials said on Saturday. | The extreme weather has led to the closure of major and connecting roads, disruption of power supply and hundreds of people being stranded. Landslides and avalanches have been reported at multiple locations, while large-scale rescue and relief operations are being carried out by the Pakistan Army and the civil administration. | Authorities have warned that the intense cold…
(2026-01-24). Ukraine's two largest cities under Russian attack, 13 injured. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). Wednesday 1/28: Enough Is Enough; Stand Up to ICE!!! indybay.org On January 28, students at Overfelt High School in San Jose will walk out of their classes at 2: 40 PM and meet at the quad. At 3: 00 PM, we will begin a peaceful walk toward Story Rd & King Rd. Community members may also meet us there at 3: 30 PM. The protest will continue peacefully at that location for several hours.
(2026-01-24). IRGC says force has its 'finger on the trigger' in warning to US. newarab.com 
Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran's Supreme National Security Council, reported on its Telegram channel that the commander, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, warned the United States and Israel "to avoid any miscalculation". | "The Islamic Revolutionary…
(2026-01-24). Francesca Albanese 'banned by American University of Beirut'. thecanary.co 
Journalists with strong connections in Lebanon are reporting that international lawyer and UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese has been banned from speaking at the American University of Beirut (AUB), because of US sanctions against her. University management are allegedly trying to kill the story — and so far, succeeding: there has been little to […] | By
(2026-01-24). The January 23 mass protests in Minneapolis mark a turning point in the fight against dictatorship. wsws.org The demand for mass coordinated action has emerged not from trade union officials or politicians but from below.
(2026-01-24). Why Winter Worsens Migraines and How to Prevent Them. globalresearch.ca Winter worsens migraines because cold, darkness, and routine disruption overload your nervous system and reduce your brain's ability to regulate pain signals | Seasonal drops in light exposure disrupt melatonin and circadian rhythm, lowering your brain's resilience and increasing headache frequency …
(2026-01-24). Democrats vote to hand Trump hundreds of billions for immigration crackdown and global war. wsws.org As the Trump administration proceeds with the military police occupation of Minnesota in the face of mass resistance, and wages war all over the world, the majority of Democrats have joined with Republicans to pass a record military spending bill.
(2026-01-24). Turmoil in Japanese bond market. wsws.org Trading in the market on Tuesday was described as some of the most "chaotic" seen in years.
(2026-01-24). film industry is facing authoritarian catastrophe. how it can resist. haaretz.com What's unfolding in Israeli cinema is no passing storm. It's a sustained state effort to discipline those who tell unsanctioned stories. The real fight isn't over taste or funding, but over who gets to narrate reality at all ‚óè A roadmap for resisting an increasingly authoritarian system…
(2026-01-24). 'ISLAM' Party must unite with Shiv Sena for the larger interest of Malegaon. ummid.com Asif Shaikh, his father Shaikh Rasheed, Mufti Ismael, Mustaqeem Dignity and his mentor Nehal Ahmed all leaders of Malegaon have — in some way or the other, joined hands with the BJP and Shiv Sena in the past.
(2026-01-24). EC Sets Tuesday for Fresh Elections in Three Constituencies. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as the polling date for the election of Directly Elected Members of Parliament in constituencies where voting was earlier suspended due to electoral irregularities. The affected areas include Kibanda North Constituency in Kiryandongo District, Ibanda Municipality in Ibanda District, and 18 polling stations in Ajuri County …
(2026-01-24). WATCH: The World This Week, Episode 2. consortiumnews.com We break down Davos after Trump's Greenland retreat, Mark Carney's speech, Zelenksy berating the Europeans and Sy Hersh channeling Ukraine War myths. Meanwhile, Australia outlaws criticism of Israel. 8 pm EST tonight, Saturday. Joe Lauria and Patrick Lawrence analyze…
(2026-01-24). Trump reveals why he wants to invade Greenland. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just revealed why he wants to invade and take control of Greenland despite opposition.
(2026-01-24). Iran's Gen Z and the Beginning of De-Islamization. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite relentless crackdowns, large-scale protests continue to erupt across Iran. Available reports suggest that recent demonstrations have reached all 31 provinces and more than 180 cities, cutting across geographic, ethnic, and political divides. Beyond Tehran and other major urban centers, protests have appeared in Kurdish regions and in provinces long considered socially conservative. This wave …
(2026-01-24). Lower Dir's Mohammad Sayyam Takes Center Stage in Harare. thinktank.pk The rise of young talent in cricket often tells a compelling story of overcoming odds. What do you think makes a journey from a small town with limited resources to representing the nation at a global youth tournament so inspiring? Consider the case of Mohammad Sayyam, a 17-year-old left-arm fast bowler from Lower Dir, Khyber …
(2026-01-24). Belarus' development program through 2030 aligns with constitutional priorities. eng.belta.by As a delegate of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress, Natalya Karpovich highlighted the content of President Aleksandr Lukashenko's Address to the Belarusian People and the National Assembly during the session.
(2026-01-24). Best Crypto Presale: SOL and XRP Traders Chase DeepSnitch AI's Last-Minute 100x Stretch as $1.3M Milestone Hits. moderndiplomacy.eu A report alleges Iran's central bank has been systematically accumulating $500M in Tether (USDT) to bypass international sanctions. This movement of value outside traditional banking rails creates a significant "Interpretation Gap" for retail traders who lack the tools to track state-linked liquidity flows. Investors are hunting for the best crypto presale to secure a data-driven …
(2026-01-24). How to Repurpose and Restart Your Life When Your Current Path No Longer Works. globalresearch.ca At some point, every person who wants a meaningful life must do something most people avoid: stop.
(2026-01-24). Saturday 1/24: SLV Voices for Democracy. indybay.org Hwy 9 & 236, Boulder Creek…
(2026-01-24). Tens of Thousands in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN Strike, Join Picket Lines, Shut Down Businesses and Rally January 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-24). Daily Mail Trial: 'My Every Move, Thought or Feeling Was Being Tracked and Monitored Just for the Mail to Make Money Out of It'. bylinetimes.com Prince Harry and Elizabeth Hurley, each giving evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice earlier this week, have alleged that the Mail tore apart relationships, drove its targets to paranoia, and made life miserable for anyone caught in its crosshairs. | The publisher did so, they claim, by illegally spying on them, publishing their secrets, and invading the privacy of their families, partners and closest friends. | It was a bruising opening week for the Mail, whose publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited, is defending itself against litigation brought by Prince Harry, Sadie Frost, Sir Elton John, David Furnish…
(2026-01-24). Belarus' Academy of Sciences reveals its top breakthroughs of 2025. eng.belta.by Academician-Secretary of the Department of Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (NASB) Aleksei Trukhanov outlined the key developments of NASB in 2025 in a new episode of BelTA's Nation Speaks project.
(2026-01-24). FBI Crime Stats on Crime Data Explorer Have Few State Updates Since 2022. globalresearch.ca Kash Patel claims that the FBI has arrested 300% more people in 2025 vs Biden in 2024 — yet he also asserts crime is down 20%. Can they both be true? Yes and no.
(2026-01-24). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). Poland's Digital Shift: How the Country is Going Online. moguldom.com Poland is now confidently transforming into a digital state. The development of e-services, online education, cashless payments, and government platforms has turned the country into one of the digital leaders in Central and Eastern Europe. Nowadays, more and more aspects of Poles' lives are moving into the virtual space: from communicating with government agencies to …
(2026-01-24). Cost of Hate: In MP, School demolished despite Panchayat NOC. ummid.com Demolishing a school building despite having No Objection Certificate (NOC), from the village Panchayat just out of hatred is a major setback for India's progress…
(2026-01-24). NATO moves to squash Trump's Greenland quest. iacenter.org By Paddy Colligan and G. Dunkel January 20, 2026 President Donald Trump has not relented in his quest to "own Greenland" even if it means splitting up NATO. People protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) January 17 saw demonstrations of hundreds of people — from knee-high children to elders in Greenland. Police estimated that a quarter of Nuuk's population marched in the country's capital. Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Danish realm, has about 58,000 inhabitants. In Nuuk, in Ilulissat, a town on…
(2026-01-24). 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.
(2026-01-24). Up to 9 people killed in New Zealand landslides, flooding. wsws.org Questions are being raised about why a campground at Mount Maunganui, where a huge landslide buried six people, had not been evacuated earlier.
(2026-01-24). Nasir Aslam Wani Gains Cabinet Minister Status in J&K. devdiscourse.com The Jammu and Kashmir government has granted Nasir Aslam Wani, the chief minister's advisor, the status of a Cabinet minister. The decision, issued by Commissioner Secretary M Raju, follows directions from Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.
(2026-01-24). TikTok bypasses US Ban with creation of American entity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has struck a deal to establish a new U.S.-based joint venture. This new entity will have American partners holding a controlling stake, a move that effectively resolves years of political and legal turmoil surrounding the app's future in the U.S., and narrowly sidesteps a potential nationwide ban.The new TikTok entity will cater to over 200 million users and 7.5 million businesses in the U.S. It will operate under what the company calls stringent data security and content moderation protocols.American and international investors will collectively hold t…
(2026-01-24). IMF chief praises PM as a 'man of words'. tribune.com.pk 
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised the government on Friday for "seriously" embracing reforms under its programme requirements, saying it was already yielding results. | Speaking to 'Pakistan TV Digital' on the sidelines of the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Georgieva said: "Pakistani government has seriously embraced reforms and the fruits of action are already there. | "We are finally seeing the budget discipline bringing resources that can be deployed to improve lives of people." | She said she looked forward to the continued implement…
(2026-01-24). Tensions Rise in Minneapolis: Immigration Shooting Sparks Outcry. devdiscourse.com The city of Minneapolis witnessed a surge in tension following the fatal shooting of a man by federal immigration officers on Saturday. This incident comes in the wake of a previous shooting and is contributing to growing unrest as protests against federal immigration policies intensify.
(2026-01-24). NUP's Balimwezo Clinches Kampala Lord Mayor Seat in Landslide Victory. plusnews.ug 
Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer, has been declared the new Kampala Lord Mayor after a decisive victory over eight contenders, including long-serving incumbent Erias Lukwago. Balimwezo was declared winner by the Kampala District Returning Officer, Jennifer Kyobutungi, shortly before midnight at the Kampala District Tally Centre at Makerere University Business …
(2026-01-24). Days of action to Free Ahmad Sa'adat. workers.org 
The following is from a call for action by Samidoun Palestine Prisoners Solidarity Network. January 15 marks the 24th anniversary of the abduction of Palestinian liberation movement leader Ahmad Sa'adat, the General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, by the so-called "Palestinian Authority" (PA) under its . . . |
(2026-01-24). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-24). China, Finland to deepen trade ties during Finnish PM's upcoming visit: official. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday it expects new momentum in bilateral economic and trade cooperation during Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's official visit to China from January 25 to 28.
(2026-01-24). UWW, IWF allow Belarusian junior athletes to compete with national symbols. eng.belta.by Belarusian wrestling teams (U15, U17, U20, and U23), along with weightlifting teams (U13, U15, U17, and U20), will now compete on the world stage without any restrictions on the use of national symbols.
(2026-01-24). How to Assess the Growth Potential of Recent IPOs? ummid.com Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) mark the transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one, offering investors an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the first time.
(2026-01-24). Ireland slams Israel's demolition of UNRWA HQ. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). Sunday 1/25: Wood Street Commons Basic Needs Outreach – Come Volunteer (Oakland). indybay.org San Pablo Ave & West Grand Ave | Oakland, CA | BART: 19th Station ⚪ walk 1 block on 19th, then 6 blocks up San Pablo…
(2026-01-24). TikTok inks joint venture deal for U.S. operations. ecns.cn In a bid to avert a potential U.S. ban over so-called security concerns, popular social media platform TikTok announced on Friday that it had closed a deal to establish a majority United States-owned joint venture to run its U.S. operations.
(2026-01-24). Saturday 2/7: Passing Through. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-01-24). IP protection for new fields to improve. ecns.cn China will improve intellectual property protection in new and emerging fields, especially those connected with artificial intelligence, and push for the formulation of international IP rules for such segments in 2026, officials from China's top IP regulator said on Friday.
(2026-01-24). Zarah Sultana just skewered Andy Burnham as he bids to win Gorton and Denton. thecanary.co 
Andy Burnham has announced his intent to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election. I have today written to the Chair of Labour's National Executive Committee seeking permission to enter the selection process for a candidate for the forthcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. Read my letter here.üëáüèª pic.twitter.com/TwKgADsuSB — Andy Burnham (@AndyBurnhamGM) January 24, 2026 […] | By
(2026-01-24). Andy Burnham Eyes Parliament Return Amidst Labour Leadership Speculation. devdiscourse.com Andy Burnham, a significant figure within the Labour Party and serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, announced plans to return to Parliament. This move has sparked discussions of potential leadership competition with current Prime Minister Keir Starmer, although Burnham pledges allegiance to the government if elected.
(2026-01-24). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 18- Jan. 24). ecns.cn China's economy grew 5.0% in 2025, meeting the government's annual growth target, official data showed on Monday. | Gross domestic product reached 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.12 trillion) last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
(2026-01-24). Greenland in exchange for Kyiv? Inside the "Disturbing deal" feared between Trump and Putin. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — European officials and analysts are expressing unease about a possible U.S.—Russia arrangement. They worry it could tie the fate of Greenland to the conflict in Ukraine, a situation some are calling a troubling agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.European diplomatic sources indicate that the scenario being considered involves Moscow orchestrating a military or political crisis concerning Greenland, which is still under Danish control. The ensuing strain would then lead Washington to intervene, using NATO as a cover, and increasing its military…
(2026-01-24). Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canada Over China Trade Deal. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump announced a potential 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada finalizes its trade deal with China. Trump's remarks came via a post on Truth Social, where he warned that such a move could devastate Canada's economy.
(2026-01-24). Hebron economy 'under siege' by Israeli raids, restrictions. newarab.com 
Israeli restrictions imposed on southern Six days after Israeli forces sealed off the southern area of the city in the The closed area includes the city's main indu…
(2026-01-24). Chile's Julia Chuñil case: violent arrest of Mapuche leader's adult children fuels trial by media. wsws.org Interogation by Chile's infamous Carabineros can easily slip into torture to extract false testimony or confessions.
(2026-01-24). Wednesday 1/28: Boycott Chevron Virtual Action Training. indybay.org Zoom | uscpr.org/masscall…
(2026-01-24). Nael Barghouti: The longest-held political prisoner in the world. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Nael Barghouti, often called the world's longest-held political prisoner, has a life story defined by land, defiance, and decades spent behind bars. Known to Palestinians as the "dean of prisoners," Barghouti has endured over 44 years in Israeli prisons, spread over several periods of imprisonment. | Born in October 1957 in the village of Kobar, just north of Ramallah, Barghouti's childhood was spent among olive groves and citrus orchards. His formative years coincided with Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank, an event that sparked his political consciousness. As a boy, he joined other vill…
(2026-01-24). Missing 14-year-old girl found murdered in Rawalpindi park. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-24). Chhattisgarh's New Film City: A Gateway to Cinematic Growth. devdiscourse.com The announcement of Chitrotpala International Film City in Naya Raipur has received strong endorsements from famed Indian actor Manoj Joshi and acclaimed director Anil Sharma. The duo applauded Chhattisgarh's move, hailing it as a pivotal step that could empower both Indian and regional cinema by providing essential infrastructure and boosting local employment and culture.
(2026-01-24). Call for end to arbitrary action against Madrasas. ummid.com Reacting to the landmark judgment delivered by Allahabad High Court on non-affiliated religious Madrasas, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani described the verdict as a clear affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution of India and its core principles.
(2026-01-24). China's AI edge driven by scale and openness: Moonshot AI president. ecns.cn China's openness to new technologies has repeatedly enabled it to absorb and translate innovation across successive waves of technological change, said Moonshot AI President Zhang Yutong at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, during a panel discussion with CGTN anchor Guan Xin.
(2026-01-24). Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war against us': official. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). Davos fracas hints at how Europe could fight economic warfare too. responsiblestatecraft.org It has been an extraordinary few days for Washington's economic and security relations with the world. On January 17, President Trump
(2026-01-24). Judge Stops Trump from Deporting Noncitizens for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy. juancole.com — | A case challenging the Trump administration's policy of ideological deportation.: | BOSTON (January 22, 2026)—Judge William G. Young of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts today issued an order restricting the Trump administration's ability to deport noncitizen students and faculty members for their pro-Palestinian advocacy, in a case brought by the Knight…
(2026-01-24). Trump humiliates GB News boot licker, doubles down on UK troops comment. thecanary.co 
Recently, GB News host Ben Leo sided with Donald Trump when he threatened a trade war with the UK. As anyone with half a brain could have predicted, it wasn't a good idea for Great Britain News to side with a hostile foreign power that was threatening Great Britain. Now, less than a week later, […] | By
(2026-01-24). Russian airstrike kills one, injures 15 in Kyiv; Kharkiv hit with 25 drones. tribune.com.pk 
Russia attacked Ukraine's two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, officials said, with one person killed and at least 15 injured. | Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said one person was killed in the capital city and four were injured, including three being treated in hospital. | Klitschko said the strikes had triggered fires in districts on either side of the Dnipro River, which bisects the capital. He said heating and water supplies had been disrupted in parts of the city east of the river. | Ukraine's air force said both drones and missiles had been deployed in the assault on the capital. | Tymur…
(2026-01-24). New Ukrainian Defense Minister reveals scale of desertions, draft dodgers. wsws.org Fedorov's comments underscore that beneath the propaganda and government lies, huge numbers of Ukrainian working class youth refuse to sacrifice their lives in the ongoing imperialist proxy war.
(2026-01-24). Murray Rothbard on America's Economic War against Cuba. globalresearch.ca Last year the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution criticizing the impacts of the American embargo on Cuba and calling for it to be lifted for a 33rd consecutive year. In the most recent vote, 187 countries supported the …
(2026-01-24). In the spirit of monologue: What Davos 2026 revealed. eng.belta.by The Davos Forum appeared to signal the demise of the old world order, with global players charting increasingly separate courses.
(2026-01-24). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-24). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-24). Extreme heat triggers AO match suspensions. tribune.com.pk 
Extreme heat triggered the suspension of matches on outside courts at the Australian Open on Saturday and briefly held up champion Jannik Sinner before he battled into the last 16. | Players and spectators roasted on day seven at Melbourne Park, where temperatures were forecast to soar to 40C. | The tournament has a Heat Stress Scale of 1-5, with five the highest. | It hit five in the early afternoon, when it was about 36C, prompting the suspension. | The third-round meeting between Sinner and the American Eliot Spizzirri at Rod Laver Arena stopped for about 10 minutes, allowing time for the roof to close. | I…
(2026-01-24). Single-digit rates re-enter market debate. tribune.com.pk 
After nearly four years of double-digit interest rates, Pakistan appears poised for a symbolic and economically significant shift, with expectations building that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) may bring the policy rate back into single-digit territory at the upcoming Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). | "Nearly four years after rates last dipped below 10% in March 2022, the idea of a single-digit policy rate is moving from a historical reference into the present debate," said Sana Tawfik. | "We believe the SBP is likely to deliver a 75bps cut in the upcoming MPS (Jan 26th), potentially taking the policy rate…
(2026-01-24). Africa Cup 2025: Senegal defeats Morocco in thrilling final. ummid.com Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal Sunday January 18, 2026 defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Final 2025 (AFCON 2025), becoming the new football champion.
(2026-01-24). Lukashenko keeps close watch on Armed Forces inspection. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko continues to keep the progress of the readiness inspection in the Armed Forces under his personal control.
(2026-01-24). The Alarming Push Towards Privatised Education. devdiscourse.com Renowned social activist Medha Patkar has raised alarms over the swift privatisation of the education system, warning that it threatens the educational rights of students from tribal and rural backgrounds. Speaking at a Nanded Education Society event, she criticised the closure of government schools, attributing it to the declining number of students.
(2026-01-24). HUD Secretary Scott Turner is grilled by Congresswoman Maxine Waters. indybay.org Convicted felon President Donald J. Trump, and HUD Secretary Scott Turner…
(2026-01-24). Luxury brands debut at renovated Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing. ecns.cn Several global luxury brands, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany &Co., have opened flagship stores at Beijing's Taikoo Li Sanlitun following the completion of a major phase of the shopping district's renovation, Beijing News reported on Thursday.
(2026-01-24). Truth-telling and treaty: Australian Indigenous lawyer's commitment to real change for First Nations People. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-24). Suicide bomber targets wedding party in DI Khan. tribune.com.pk 
A suicide bombing ripped through a wedding ceremony at the residence of peace committee leaders near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan, killing five members of the peace committee and injuring seven others, police confirmed on Friday night. | District Police Officer Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, while sharing initial details with the media, said the attack took place during an ongoing wedding ceremony at the house of peace committee leaders. | He confirmed that five people were killed on the spot, while seven others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical treatment. | According to poli…
(2026-01-24). Israel Police to provide $64 compensation to three Palestinians held in an illegal detention facility. haaretz.com The three were held at the Bnei Brak police station, which is not authorized to detain prisoners, for three days until a judge ordered their release and the disbursement of meager compensation which, at the police's request, will be delayed for 45 days…
(2026-01-24). Saturday 1/31: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.
(2026-01-24). Saudi Arabia, OCA agree to postpone 2029 Asian Winter Games. newarab.com 
The "The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the (OCA) have agreed on an updated framework for future hosting of the Asian Winter Games, confirming…
(2026-01-24). Beijing prosecutors enhance contribution to urban development, people's livelihoods. ecns.cn Thanks to better handling of public interest cases, Beijing prosecutors have significantly strengthened their supervisory role in contributing to urban development and the improvement of people's livelihoods over the past decade.
(2026-01-24). 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.
(2026-01-24). Manila's 2026 Chairmanship: Navigating ASEAN's Fragmented Regionalism. moderndiplomacy.eu As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN 2026 Chair, Manila faces a stark leadership test, manifested through intra- and extra-regional challenges. Can it translate national urgency over the South China Sea into a regional strategy that rejuvenates ASEAN cohesion rather than fostering fragmentation? The organization's foundation was inherently shaped to navigate common understanding amidst differences of …
(2026-01-24). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). Danish PM visits Greenland, vows support in 'difficult time'. ecns.cn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday delivered a brief statement to the media during her visit to Nuuk, capital of Greenland, stressing solidarity and a shared political future within the Danish realm.
(2026-01-24). China not about to approve Tesla self-driving tech soon, source. ecns.cn Recent foreign media reports touting imminent approval for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China are inaccurate, a Chinese government source has said.
(2026-01-24). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-24). Sola secures pursuit silver at Commonwealth Cup leg in Raubichi. eng.belta.by Hanna Sola crossed the finish line in second place, losing only to Russian biathlete Natalya Shevchenko.
(2026-01-24). Belarus start UEFA Futsal Euro 2026 with loss to Belgium. eng.belta.by On 23 January, in the opening match of preliminary Group C in Ljubljana, Aleksandr Chernik's squad lost to the Belgian team with a score of 0-4.
(2026-01-24). Sudan: Women main victims of conflict abuses, minister says. newarab.com 
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked in a brutal conflict since April 2023 that has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced around 11 million and been marked by widespread sexual violence. | Sulaima Ishaq al-Khalifa said abuses against women routin…
(2026-01-24). Imaan Mazari alleges mistreatment as court hears tweet case via video link. tribune.com.pk 
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, were produced before a district and sessions court in Islamabad through a video link on Saturday, where Mazari alleged mistreatment in custody and announced a boycott of the proceedings. | The hearing in the controversial tweet case was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka. At the outset, the judge asked the accused whether they would begin cross-examination, noting that it was the final day for cross-examination in light of Islamabad High Court orders. | "Is the media present in court?" Mazari ask…
(2026-01-24). Barcola's winner sends PSG top despite lack of 'confidence'. tribune.com.pk 
Coach Luis Enrique said that Paris Saint-Germain lacked confidence despite Bradley Barcola's deft chipped finish sending the champions back to the top of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win away to Auxerre on Friday. | The 23-year-old winger had been the main threat as PSG peppered the home goal throughout the 90 minutes. | But until Barcola struck 10 minutes from time, it looked as if the hosts would hold out for a 0-0 draw against their illustrious visitors for the second year in a row, thanks in part to a mostly-inspired display by Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Leon. | Luis Enrique was unimpressed with what he saw, despite…
(2026-01-24). Sudan gold mine collapse kills six in South Kordofan. newarab.com 
Six people were killed when a gold mine collapsed in Sudan's southern state of The Sudan Doctors Network "A gold mine collapse in Abu Jubaiha has killed 6 miners and injured 12 others. Th…
(2026-01-24). Fugitive ex-PM alleges BD poll fraud. tribune.com.pk 1722940369-0/BeFunky-collage]__-(7)1722940369-0.jpg)
Bangladesh's fugitive former leader Sheikh Hasina alleged Friday that elections next month would not be free or fair, in her first public speech since being sentenced to death in absentia for crimes against humanity. | The South Asian nation of 170 million people votes on February 12 to choose new leadership after prolonged political turmoil following the overthrow of Hasina's autocratic government. | Hasina, 78, fled to neighbouring India in August 2024 after a student-led uprising ended her 15-year, iron-fisted rule, and has not been seen in public since. | Her speech is likely to further aggravate ties betw…
(2026-01-24). Gauff fights back after wobble in AO. tribune.com.pk 
Coco Gauff survived a scare as she recovered from early serving problems and being a set down against fellow American Hailey Baptiste to reach the Australian Open last 16 on Friday. | The third seed won 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and will face 19th seed Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic for a place in the quarter-finals. | The 21-year-old Gauff is a two-time major champion but she has never gone beyond the last four at Melbourne Park. | "I did not change too much, I tried to get more first serves in," said Gauff, after being asked in her on-court interview what she did differently after struggling once more with her d…
(2026-01-24). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). Why the US Is Scaling Back European Security Commitments. thinktank.pk Have you ever paused to consider how the foundations of international alliances, built over decades, might shift in response to new priorities? What if a nation's focus on its own homeland defense prompted questions about its commitments abroad? The recent changes in US military strategy and their ripple effects on Europe. whether defense cooperation has …
(2026-01-24). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-24). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-01-24). Old Bonespurs Spits on Graves of European NATO Soldiers who gave Lives for US in Afghanistan. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — In an interview with Fox "News" in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump a.k.a. "Old Bonespurs" and "Five-time-Deferment," smeared the European NATO soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan to defend the United States. | The president said, | "I've always said, 'Will they be there, if we ever needed them?' And that's really the ultimate test. And I'm not sure of that. I know that we would have been there, or we would be there, but will they be there? We've never needed them. We have never really asked anything of them. You know, they'll say they sent some troops to…
(2026-01-24). Reeling Napoli face Juventus. tribune.com.pk 
Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie A title holders on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League. | Trailing leaders Inter Milan by six points ahead of their trip to Turin, Napoli have to pick themselves up after a poor 1-1 draw at 10-man FC Copenhagen. | Scott McTominay's goal, which came shortly after Thomas Delaney was sent off for Copenhagen towards the end of the first half, looked to have sent Napoli on the way to a key win for their hopes of securing a play-off berth. | Instead Napoli were pegged back and…
(2026-01-24). Snow cripples K-P, 9 dead in Chitral. tribune.com.pk 
A powerful spell of snowfall has crippled daily life across large parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, cutting off road links, knocking out electricity and communication networks, and triggering a deadly avalanche in Lower Chitral that claimed nine lives, officials said on Friday. | Meanwhile, authorities warned that another spell of rain and snow is expected early next week under a fresh westerly system. | In Shangla district, torrential snowfall brought life to a complete standstill as both mountainous and plain areas were blanketed in snow. | Power supply, telephone services, internet connectivity and operations of…
(2026-01-24). China's Lens on Trump's Board: Fact Check — Unity Myth or Real Threat to UN? thinktank.pk Have you ever wondered how a single editorial can shape perceptions of global events, blending facts with interpretation to advance a particular worldview? What if we dissected a piece from Chinese state media, like the Global Times article titled "What do the international divisions surrounding the 'Board of Peace' reveal?", to see where truth holds …
(2026-01-24). MKE LABOR stands with MN! ICE Out of Our Cities! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-24). 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.
(2026-01-24). The Magic System Of Zionism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If I spoke critically of something abusive that India was doing in Kashmir, would you expect me to be accused of an anti-Hindu hate crime? | If you criticized an Indian military operation, would you have to preface it with "I don't hate Hindus or their religion and am not the slightest bit Hinduphobic"? | If there was worldwide opposition to something that Indian military forces were doing, would you expect western governments to start frantically churning out laws to ban that opposition because it w…
(2026-01-24). County Wide Walkouts to Resist Fascism in Nevada County. indybay.org Students across Nevada County walked out January 20th to resist fascism at the federal level and in the school board.
(2026-01-24). Brutal Tyson Foods restructuring leaves nearly 5,000 jobless in Lexington, Nebraska and Amarillo, Texas. wsws.org Meatpacker Tyson has shut its Lexington beef plant eliminating 3,212 jobs and laid off another 1,761 in Amarillo, reducing the plant to one-shift.
(2026-01-24). All Out for NYC Nurses for Single Payer & A General Strike – No Medicare Advantage. indybay.org 15,000 NYC nurses have been forced on strike and are facing a massive union busting. The entire working class needs to be mobilized to join them on the picket line and shutdown New York City to win the strike. The scabs are being supported by Democratic NY governor Hochul is supporting the scabs and NYC union bureaucrats are supporting the healthcare insurance companies and medicare advantage. Some are even getting paid by them to…
(2026-01-24). Inter Milan fight back to beat Pisa 6-2. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan found themselves two goals down to relegation-battling Pisa but fought back to earn a 6-2 win at the San Siro on Saturday, as the hosts continue to set the pace at the top of the Serie A standings. | Stefano Moreo scored twice to put Pisa 2-0 up, the first thanks to a howler from goalkeeper Yann Sommer, but Inter were ahead by the break. Piotr Zielinski converted a penalty and Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito both scored with headers. | Inter missed plenty of chances to put Pisa away in the second half before Federico Dimarco found the net eight minutes from time, with Ange-Yoan Bonny an…
(2026-01-24). Saturday 1/24: Virtual screening of the film "The Hidden War on Palestinian Women: Checkpoint Diaries" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHJ0……
(2026-01-24). "We Ran from Monsters:" Germany now deporting Yazidi Refugees from ISIL to Limbo. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The sun burns down on a small village less than 20 miles north-east of Mosul, Iraq. Milisia, 14, and her sister Madlin, 13, greet me at the gate in flawless, almost accent-free German. They lead me into the yard of a grey, rectangular, one-story building where their family rents a single room. | We sit in the heat, joined by their mother and two younge…
(2026-01-24). Russian air attack kills 1, injures 23 in Ukraine while negotiators discuss ending war. scmp.com Russian strikes killed one person and injured 23 others in Ukraine's capital and the northeastern city of Kharkiv overnight, authorities said early on Saturday. | The country was under an air raid alert with military authorities in Kyiv warning of drones and ballistic missiles. | "Kyiv is under a massive enemy attack. Do not leave shelters!" Mayor Vitali Klitschko posted on Telegram, adding that several non-residential buildings had been hit.
(2026-01-24). Russian passenger flight makes emergency landing in Lanzhou. ecns.cn A Russian passenger aircraft carrying 246 people made a successful emergency landing at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in Gansu province on Friday after issuing a distress signal while flying over Chinese airspace, airport authorities said.
(2026-01-24). The Tech Cold War: Remaking Power, Supply Chains, and Sovereignty. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S.-China tech war is no longer a trade dispute—it is a fundamental struggle for "innovation sovereignty" that is fragmenting global supply chains, weaponizing technological interdependence, and forcing every country into a new era of strategic technological alignment. This battle, fought over everything from semiconductors to data, is redrawing the map of global power and …
(2026-01-24). Friday Nite Videos | January 23, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | January 23, 2026 |
(2026-01-24). The EPA sets the value of human life and health at zero: A further comment. wsws.org By assigning zero economic value to lives saved through environmental protection while attributing full value to corporate profitability, the Trump administration is imposing the entire social and biological cost of production on the working class.
(2026-01-24). The NDIS feels like sanctioned theft. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-24). The Gratuitous Barbarity of Trump's So-Called 'Board of Peace'. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-24). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-24). Joint sitting passes bill on domestic abuse. tribune.com.pk 
The joint session of parliament on Friday passed three bills — the Daanish Schools Authority Bill 2025, the Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2025 — amid protest by the opposition. | During the session, opposition members, led by opposition leaders in the Senate and National Assembly — Abbas and Mehmood Khan Achakzai — gathered near the speaker's dais and protested against the bills. | President Asif Ali Zardari had returned the bills last month despite their passage by parliament. | With regards to the Daanish Schools Authori…
(2026-01-24). Comicomment: 'Delivering warmth' by force — Arctic hegemony on display. ecns.cn Viewing Greenland through the lens of great-power competition, Washington seeks strategic control and access to key resources.
(2026-01-24). Zack Polanski is right about student loan crisis. thecanary.co 
Zack Polanski and the Green party are right: university should be free. It is beneficial for all of society to have citizens educated to a higher level. Wealth taxes could help rebalance the economy towards education. Zack Polanski: 'outrageous' In 2024, Polanski said: University should be a right and not a privilege, and I thinks […] | By
(2026-01-24). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). HC Dinamo Minsk to face HC Shanghai Dragons on home ice. eng.belta.by The Minsk Bisons will host HC Shanghai Dragons. The game will see the visitors' new head coach, Canadian specialist Mitch Love, make his debut.
(2026-01-24). Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam: A Scholar, Thinker and Reformer. ummid.com Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam (Rah.) possessed a deeply compassionate heart and a vigilant mind for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
(2026-01-24). Panamá: Solidarios con Cuba convocan a la unidad en defensa de la isla. radiohc.cu Grupos fraternos con Cuba en Panamá convocaron este viernes a la unidad de los diversos colectivos en defensa de la soberanía de la isla, ante amenazas de la actual administración de Estados Unidos. | En un acto conmemorativo por el aniversario 173 del natalicio del Héroe Nacional José Martí (1853-1895), celebrado en la Universidad de Panamá y encabezado por el embajador de la nación caribeña en el istmo, Orestes Pérez, líderes de esas agrupaciones resaltaron la importancia de la cohesión ante medidas que arrecian el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero, impuesto por Washington hace más de seis déca…
(2026-01-24). EEUU: Declaran emergencia en más de una decena de estados por intensa tormenta invernal. radiohc.cu Una intensa y extensa tormenta invernal, formada en las Montañas Rocosas, se extiende por cerca de la mitad de Estados Unidos, amenazando con fuertes nevadas, temperaturas extremadamente bajas y la formación de capas de hielo "catastróficas". | Cerca de 230 millones de personas en casi los 50 estados son afectadas, mientras se han declarado hasta el momento más de una decena en emergencia: Nueva York, Arkansas, Alabama, Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Georgia, Luisiana, Maryland, Misisipi-Misuri, Pensilvania, Tennessee, Texas y Washington D.C. | Se prevé que la tormenta invernal alcance la costa este entre…
(2026-01-24). EEUU: Declaran emergencia en más de una decena de estados por intensa tormenta invernal. radiohc.cu Una intensa y extensa tormenta invernal, formada en las Montañas Rocosas, se extiende por cerca de la mitad de Estados Unidos, amenazando con fuertes nevadas, temperaturas extremadamente bajas y la formación de capas de hielo "catastróficas". | Cerca de 230 millones de personas en casi los 50 estados son afectadas, mientras se han declarado hasta el momento más de una decena en emergencia: Nueva York, Arkansas, Alabama, Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Georgia, Luisiana, Maryland, Misisipi-Misuri, Pensilvania, Tennessee, Texas y Washington D.C. | Se prevé que la tormenta invernal alcance la costa este entre…
(2026-01-24). Pleno del PCC en Matanzas define compromisos para 2026. radiohc.cu El Pleno Extraordinario del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en Matanzas realizó un análisis autocrítico de sus resultados en 2025 y definió estrategias de trabajo para el año que recién comenzó, con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel, primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República. | Al encuentro también asistió Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central. | Se evaluaron las principales dificultades del territorio y se trazaron compromisos para enfrentar los desafíos del 2026, en correspondencia con los acuerdos d…
(2026-01-24). Panamá: Solidarios con Cuba convocan a la unidad en defensa de la isla. radiohc.cu Grupos fraternos con Cuba en Panamá convocaron este viernes a la unidad de los diversos colectivos en defensa de la soberanía de la isla, ante amenazas de la actual administración de Estados Unidos. | En un acto conmemorativo por el aniversario 173 del natalicio del Héroe Nacional José Martí (1853-1895), celebrado en la Universidad de Panamá y encabezado por el embajador de la nación caribeña en el istmo, Orestes Pérez, líderes de esas agrupaciones resaltaron la importancia de la cohesión ante medidas que arrecian el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero, impuesto por Washington hace más de seis déca…
(2026-01-24). TikTok finalmente se queda en EEUU. radiohc.cu Finalmente TikTok, hoy la red social más popular dentro de Estados Unidos, seguirá operando en el país tras concretarse una venta a un grupo de inversores no chinos, lo que cierra el capítulo de una larga batalla política y legal. | La operación, anunciada oficialmente por ByteDance, empresa matriz con sede en Beijing, pone un pare a la prohibición definitiva de la aplicación, garantizando que puedan seguir utilizándola en el país alrededor de 200 millones de usuarios. | Con el acuerdo, más del 80 por ciento de la nueva entidad quedará bajo control de inversores extranjeros no chinos como Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX…
(2026-01-24). El pensamiento de la barbarie. cubadebate.cu El fracaso en el intento vulgar de ser amado, compensado con la admiración y el temor ajeno, engendra monstruos. De ahí nace el pensamiento de la barbarie: una ideología construida no desde el amor por lo que se es —una criatura compleja, histórica y falible—, sino desde el odio disfrazado de amor por lo que se hace: imponer, simplificar, dominar.
(2026-01-24). Colombia y EE.UU. perfilan detalles para reunión entre sus presidentes. radiohc.cu La canciller de Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapy sostuvo este viernes un diálogo telefónico con el secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio, para coordinar la visita del presidente Gustavo Petro a Washington, el próximo 3 de febrero. | Según informó el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación suramericana, la conversación fue calificada por ambas partes como "muy positiva". | Villavicencio le reafirmó a Rubio el interés del Gobierno colombiano de que el encuentro presidencial sea exitoso y se confirmó que "al señor presidente Petro se le proveerán todas las garantías propias de una visita de u…
(2026-01-24). Colombia y EE.UU. perfilan detalles para reunión entre sus presidentes. radiohc.cu La canciller de Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapy sostuvo este viernes un diálogo telefónico con el secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio, para coordinar la visita del presidente Gustavo Petro a Washington, el próximo 3 de febrero. | Según informó el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación suramericana, la conversación fue calificada por ambas partes como "muy positiva". | Villavicencio le reafirmó a Rubio el interés del Gobierno colombiano de que el encuentro presidencial sea exitoso y se confirmó que "al señor presidente Petro se le proveerán todas las garantías propias de una visita de u…
(2026-01-24). EE.UU. ataca otro barco en el Pacífico oriental y causa dos muertos. radiohc.cu 
El Comando Sur de EE.UU. informó este viernes que realizó un ´ataque cinético letal ª contra una pequeña embarcación en el Pacífico oriental, que provocó la muerte de dos personas. | En su perfil de X, la entidad militar emitió el siguiente comunicado: | ´El 23 de enero, bajo la dirección de Pete Hegseth, la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta 'Southern Spear' realizó un ataque cinético letal contra un buque operado por Organizaciones Terroristas Designadas ª. | El organismo indicó que como consecuencia del ataque murieron dos personas que iban a bordo de la lancha, a las que se tildó de ´narco…
(2026-01-24). Cuba enfatiza en el cambio de mentalidad para enfrentar desafíos económicos en Pleno Extraordinario en Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu En Pleno Extraordinario del Partido en Cienfuegos, las máximas autoridades cubanas, encabezadas por Miguel Díaz-Canel y Roberto Morales Ojeda, identificaron la transformación de la mentalidad y la participación activa de la base como claves para superar la situación. Los debates se centraron en prioridades nacionales como la producción de alimentos, la generación de divisas y la lucha contra la corrupción.
(2026-01-24). Lula confirma su candidatura a la presidencia de Brasil y resalta papel histórico del MST. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmó este viernes su candidatura a la reelección y defendió su proyecto político, al tiempo que destacó el papel histórico del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST). | Ante más de tres mil miembros del MST, en la clausura del XIV Encuentro Nacional de la organización en Salvador, Bahía, Lula afirmó: Prepárense, porque queremos la presidencia por cuarta vez y vamos a contender las elecciones este año". | Miembro del Partido de los Trabajadores, el dignatario aseveró que el proceso electoral de cara a los comicios de octubre próximo será decisi…
(2026-01-24). Moldova Determined to Leave the Moscow Sponsored Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). globalresearch.ca The process of Moldova distancing itself from its traditional partners in…
(2026-01-24). Industriales toma la delantera ante Huracanes en los playoffs de la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu En un cerrado duelo, Leones de Industriales venció 1×0 a Huracanes de Mayabeque y se adelantó 2-1 en el play off de cuartos de final de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.
(2026-01-24). EE.UU. ataca otro barco en el Pacífico oriental y causa dos muertos. radiohc.cu El Comando Sur de EE.UU. informó este viernes que realizó un ´ataque cinético letal ª contra una pequeña embarcación en el Pacífico oriental, que provocó la muerte de dos personas. | En su perfil de X, la entidad militar emitió el siguiente comunicado: | ´El 23 de enero, bajo la dirección de Pete Hegseth, la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta 'Southern Spear' realizó un ataque cinético letal contra un buque operado por Organizaciones Terroristas Designadas ª. | El organismo indicó que como consecuencia del ataque murieron dos personas que iban a bordo de la lancha, a las que se tildó de ´narco…
(2026-01-24). Russia e India formalizzano la loro strategia artica. strategic-culture.su Durante la visita del presidente russo Vladimir Putin a Nuova Delhi nel dicembre 2025, la Russia ha formalizzato l'accesso militare indiano ai porti navali dell'Artico, l'addestramento nelle operazioni polari e il supporto logistico nell'ambito di un accordo quinquennale (con possibilità di rinnovo), approfondendo la cooperazione militare tra Russia e India nell'Artico.
(2026-01-24). Saturday 1/24: Justice for Ronald Tinsley – Protest & Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Palm Ave and Del Monte Blvd, Marina…
(2026-01-24). 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.
(2026-01-24). 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.