(2026-01-12). Thursday 1/15: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-12). Sunday 2/22: Virtual screening of film: "Tala – A Palm Tree from Gaza" indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/exiled-not……
(2026-01-12). Six Reasons Why Netanyahu is Prolonging Gaza, ME Conflicts. ummid.com The war on Gaza is not merely a military campaign, it is the linchpin holding together Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival, ideological project, and regional ambitions — one he appears determined to keep firmly in place.
(2026-01-12). Gaza to Bondi: How appeasement shaped Albanese's response to antisemitism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-12). Israeli warplanes strike Al-Tuffah Neighborhood east of Gaza City: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-12). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-12). How American Israel-First Sayanim Enabled and Protected Epstein. counterpunch.org 
In an article last week, I argued that Jeffrey Epstein was not a lone rogue predator. This week, I turn to the more troubling question: how did Epstein, a man with no credible résumé, no transparent wealth, or a conventional career path, manage such an unconventional ascent into America's halls of power? Epstein's rise was
(2026-01-12). Cuban Chapter of the Network in Defense of Humanity vs. Fascism. radiohc.cu The Cuban chapter of the Network in Defense of Humanity released a message to the world this Sunday entitled "Imperialism and Fascism Cannot Be Given the Slightest Space." | Due to its importance, we reproduce it in its entirety: | "President Donald Trump has launched a new threat against Cuba. These are not the ravings of 'a madman.' There is sufficient evidence accumulated in recent weeks demonstrating that, to conceal his country's internal crisis, the Epstein scandal, the ICE killings, the irreversible advent of a multipolar world, and the loss of credibility of the United States on the international stage, t…
(2026-01-12). Venezuela and the Long Shadow of the Monroe Doctrine. juancole.com Critical historians like William Appleman Williams played a key role in highlighting the US's imperial record in Latin America. Now Donald Trump has cut out the middleman, bluntly stating the US's imperialist agenda. | (
(2026-01-12). US attack on Venezuela exposes Japan's remilitarization agenda. wsws.org Tokyo regularly justifies its program of rearmament by claiming it is working with the US to uphold the so-called "rule of law" internationally. Washington's actions in recent weeks thoroughly discredit these claims.
(2026-01-12). Border Patrol agent shoots two people in Portland amid rising protests. wsws.org Federal immigration agents shot two Venezuelan nationals outside a Portland clinic as national protests erupt over the Minneapolis killing of Renee Nicole Good.
(2026-01-12). Protestors Rally in Pershing Square Against ICE and the Donroe Doctrine. lataco.com A coalition of activist and political groups brought people out to the streets to protest ICE and the Trump administration's attacks on Venezuela. Many also paid tribute to Renee Nicole Good, killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, and Keith Porter, killed by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge.
(2026-01-12). Donald Trump now brands himself 'acting president of Venezuela' in controversial Truth Social Post. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: In a move that has stirred global attention, US President Donald Trump posted an image on his Truth Social account depicting himself as the "Acting President of Venezuela" with an "Incumbent January 2026" label, a title that has no official recognition and is not reflected in formal Venezuelan records.The graphic, styled like a Wikipedia entry, also lists Trump's role as the 45th and 47th President of the United States, noting he took office in January 2025. Trump's post comes amid intense geopolitical developments following a recent US military operation in Venezuela.Earlier this month, the United…
(2026-01-12). Chronicle of a Foretold Coup: The Attack on Venezuela and the Narco-Terrorism Fairy Tale. counterpunch.org 
Current developments in Venezuela may appear to be unfathomable—until one recalls the long history of imperialist interference in Latin America and the Caribbean. The events of the first week of January constitute an escalation of a long-standing campaign to overthrow the Bolivarian Revolution and resume control on the country with the largest known oil reserves
(2026-01-12). "The Veil…" : Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez's Full Speech. ummid.com If there is one thing the Venezuelan people and this country are absolutely clear about, it is that we will never again be slaves, that we will never again be colonies of any empire, of any kind, Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said in her speech.
(2026-01-12). Protest at Richmond Chevron. indybay.org No Trump-Chevron Theft of Venezuela's Oil…
(2026-01-12). The Imperial Crosshairs Move To Cuba, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Trump is The president said on Truth Social that "Venezuela now has the United States of America, the most powerful military in the World (by far!), to protect them, and pro…
(2026-01-12). Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Takes London. indybay.org Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Rallied in London…
(2026-01-12). Tuesday 1/13: Trump Fascism Seizes Venezuelan President,Says Going to Run Country & Threatens World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-12). Sri Lankan government cynically evades US criminal assault on Venezuela. wsws.org Opposing imperialist war and defending the oppressed is the task of the working class, guided by a Marxist—that is Trotskyist—perspective that rejects nationalism, unmasks the UN, and fights for world socialism.
(2026-01-12). A surreal start of 2026: When one president seizes another, next target — Greenland>. ecns.cn At the very start of 2026, a president was seized by another president. Can anyone imagine such a surreal opening to the new year? The U.S. military launched a series of attacks against Venezuela on Jan. 3, seizing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Maduro made his first appearance Monday morning at a New York courthouse.
(2026-01-12). Bolivarian Government of Venezuela reaffirms historical stance on relations with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirmed this Sunday its historical stance within the framework of relations with the Republic of Cuba, as two nations whose ties have developed under the principles of international law, solidarity, and cooperation. | In a statement released by Foreign Minister Yván Gil on his Telegram channel, Caracas indicates that this position is in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, the free exercise of self-determination, and national sovereignty. | "The relationship between the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with the Caribbean…
(2026-01-12). New Zealand government refuses to condemn Trump's Venezuela intervention. wsws.org Amid a growing crisis for governments globally, there is palpable nervousness within the New Zealand ruling elite about widespread anti-war sentiment in the population.
(2026-01-12). Venezuela: U.S. attack seriously violates international law. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). US Out of Venezuela! San Francisco Rally Demands Halt of US Imperialist Attacks and at Home. indybay.org
(2026-01-12). Donald Trump especuló con un supuesto contacto con Cuba. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump especuló con un supuesto contacto con Cuba, después de recibir contundente respuesta de La Habana a sus amenazas de agresión. El jefe de la Casa Blanca comentó que los contactos comenzaron después que las fuerzas de su país invadieron Venezuela el 3 de enero, cuando secuestraron al presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros.
(2026-01-12). Presidenta del Senado subraya defensa de soberanía de México. radiohc.cu La presidenta del Senado, Laura Itzel Castillo, sostuvo hoy que el ente legislativo seguirá trabajando a favor de la soberanía de México y subrayó que la política exterior del país se conduce con una alta responsabilidad. | "Desde el Senado de la República, seguiremos trabajando con energía a favor de la soberanía nacional y en defensa de la patria", afirmó la parlamentaria, en un contexto marcado por el ataque de Estados Unidos a Venezuela y las amenazas a otros países. | A través de un video compartido en su cuenta de la red social X, la legisladora refirió que México "cuenta con un proyecto de nación que reivi…
(2026-01-12). Rescatado de campo concentración de Bukele levanta la voz por el presidente Maduro. cubadebate.cu Uno de los 252 venezolanos secuestrados por Donald Trump y enviados ilegalmente al campo de concentración de Nayib Bukele en El Salvador; y rescatados por el Gobierno Bolivariano del presidente Constitucional, Nicolás Maduro Moros, se activó a favor de la liberación del mandatario nacional y su esposa, al denunciar las mentiras que intentan justificar para su secuestro tras los viles ataques militares a Venezuela.
(2026-01-12). La acción militar como nostalgia hegemónica. cubadebate.cu Entre el repliegue hegemónico y la multipolaridad: la intervención de Estados Unidos en Venezuela como punto de inflexión para la región.
(2026-01-12). Iran Great Exiled son of last shah courts backing. haaretz.com Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has lived in exile for nearly 50 years. In 1979, millions of Iranians took to the streets and forced the former Shah, his father, from power. 'People are calling on me to step in and lead this transition,' he said in an interview on Fox News. 'I will be back soon'…
(2026-01-12). Presidential Candidate Profile: Nathan Nandala Seeks To Redefine Uganda's Governance. plusnews.ug 
Accountant, lawyer, economist, and veteran opposition politician James Nathan Nandala Mafabi is one of the most experienced figures in Uganda's multiparty politics, as he steps onto the national stage seeking to challenge President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's long hold on power. A long-serving Member of Parliament for Budadiri West County in Sironko District, Nandala Mafabi is …
(2026-01-12). Trump-Powell conflict over US Fed escalates with threat of criminal indictment. scmp.com The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, ‚Äåan action Powell called a "pretext" to gain more influence over the central bank and monetary policy. | The development in the long-simmering effort by President Donald Trump for greater control over the Fed had immediate fallout, ‚with Republican Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Banking Committee that vets Presidential…
(2026-01-12). Climate change and the obsolescence of moral imagination. onlineopinion.com.au The danger of climate change isn't sudden collapse but smooth continuity. When catastrophe feels normal, responsibility quietly disappears.
(2026-01-12). Renee Good and the Rage that Fuels State Violence. counterpunch.org 
There are many of us who recognize this word, "bitch," and the hot, scorching punch of it in this kind of context. After the shots are fired in the footage of Renee Good's death, a voice can be heard calling her warm, dead body leaking hot blood over children's stuffies, a "____ing bitch."
(2026-01-12). Neo-Liberalism Meets Religious Extremism: Bangladesh's Fragile Future. counterpunch.org 
Following Sheikh Hasina's removal from the position of Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus assumed leadership of a non-partisan interim government. His strategy for political survival involved forming alliances with Islamist parties and cultivating strong connections with global neo-liberal forces. A notable early sign of the interim government's inclination to accommodate religious fundamentalist elements was
(2026-01-12). Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay an official visit to China from January 14 to 17 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-01-12). Trump's DOJ Legal Threats Aim to Intimidate the Federal Reserve. commondreams.org This evening, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell released a
(2026-01-12). China's commerce ministry to boost consumption, opening-up in 2026. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce will further boost consumption and expand opening-up as part of its key work for 2026, according to a two-day national commerce work conference that ended Sunday.
(2026-01-12). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to (…) | – |
(2026-01-12). Al-Hilal Replaces Ronlado's Al-Nassr as No 1 in SPL 25/26 Standings. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr has been replaced by Al Hilal as No 1 in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) latest standings released after the latter's convincing victory against Damac Sunday January 04, 2026.
(2026-01-12). Philadelphia law chiefs to ICE: try your shit here and you go to jail. thecanary.co Philadelphia's police chief and district attorney (DA) have issued a defiant message to the Trump regime's 'ICE' thugs in the wake of their murder of Minneapolis mum Renee Good: try anything here and you go to jail. ICE agents WILL be jailed Trump and his mini-me VP JD Vance have claimed that ICE agents have […] | By
(2026-01-12). NEET UG 2026 Registration: NTA Issues Guidelines. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued important guidelines for the candidates ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) online application and registration.
(2026-01-12). Meet Abu Ubaida: Al-Qassam Spokesperson Hudhaifa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout. ummid.com Abu Ubaida, whose real name is reported to be Hudhaifa Samir Abdullah al-Kahlout (Abu Ibrahim), served for nearly two decades as the spokesperson of al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.
(2026-01-12). The power of self-reflection for personal growth and happiness. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-12). Watch: Venus at Superior Conjunction with Sun Tonight. ummid.com The Planet Venus is at Superior Conjunction with the Sun tonight i.e. Tuesday January 06, 2026.
(2026-01-12). Territorial military exercise strengthens people's preparedness and cohesion. radiohc.cu With the Provincial, Municipal, and Zone Defense Councils, as well as entities and organizations in the province of Sancti Spíritus, the territorial defense exercise of Defense Zones began today in this central region, as part of the objective to strengthen their preparedness and cohesion. | During the exercise, Deivy Pérez Martin, president of the Provincial Defense Council, emphasized the need for maximum organization of each planned task to achieve the best possible preparation of the Production and Defense Brigades (BPD), in order to have a well-trained population capable of halting and defeating any attempt…
(2026-01-12). Australia moves India to 'highest risk category', tightening student visa checks. geo.tv 
(2026-01-12). AI-driven demand boosts memory stocks: report. ecns.cn Shares of memory and storage companies have broadly risen amid growing AI-related demand, with SanDisk jumping 37.12 percent in a single week as of Friday, according to financial services firm Morningstar Brands.
sciencedaily.com (2026-01-12). War has pushed Gaza's children to the brink – "like the living dead"
A new study warns that war in Gaza has pushed children to the edge, leaving many too hungry, weak, or traumatized to learn. Education has nearly collapsed, with years of schooling lost to conflict, hunger, and fear.
(2026-01-12). Unmanned transport plane makes maiden flight in Shaanxi. ecns.cn The Tianma 1000 unmanned transport plane made its maiden flight from an airport in Shaanxi province, on Jan 11, 2026.The Tianma 1000 unmanned transport plane made its maiden flight from an airport in Shaanxi province on Sunday morning, according to China North Industries Group Corp.
(2026-01-12). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-12). Saturday 1/24: Introductory Lecture: Palestine and Palestinians Pre October 7th. indybay.org Albany Library – Edith Stone Room. 1247 Marin Ave. Albany…
(2026-01-12). Sunday 2/8: Virtual screening of film: "A Depopulated Camp" indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/exiled-not……
(2026-01-12). Mamdani withholds criticism of Trump, slanders anti-genocide protesters. wsws.org Mamdani has spent his first 10 days in office reaffirming his pact with Trump, supporting the Democratic Party's hostility to anti-genocide protesters and solidifying his ties with the NYPD.
(2026-01-12). Netanyahu to approve passports for 2026 Winter Olympians as interior minister post remains vacant. haaretz.com In absence of an interior minister, no one is authorized to make an exception for three winter Olympians who have been naturalized but live abroad…
(2026-01-12). With crime decreasing, Australia has far too many citizens in gaol. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-12). Cong-BJP, AIMIM-BJP alliances rock 2026 Maharashtra Civic Elections. ummid.com The ongoing elections in Maharashtra for the Municipal bodies have been rocked by, what is being termed, as 'unholy' alliances between arch-rivals Congress and BJP, and Owaisi's AIMIM and BJP.
(2026-01-12). Production mistake turns 'weepy horse' toy into viral hit in China. ecns.cn A toy horse with its mouth accidentally stitched upside down has gone viral on Chinese social media, transforming what was once seen as a manufacturing defect into an unexpected bestseller in Yiwu, the trinket capital of the world in China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-01-12). 15,000 New York City nurses poised to strike for safe staffing. wsws.org Nurses at private nonprofit hospitals throughout the city and on Long Island must organize immediately to repel management's attacks and defeat the New York State Nurses Association's dogged attempts to sabotage their strike.
(2026-01-12). Mixed reactions over Samoan PM's proposal to ban non-Christian religions. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A proposal by SƒÅmoa's Prime Minister to ban all non-Christian religions from the country is being met with mixed reactions. The Samoa Observer reported church ministers and members of the public voicing views both for and against the proposal. Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt said he raised the issue with Samoa's Council of…
(2026-01-12). New giant panda pair makes public debut in Malaysia. ecns.cn Two giant pandas from China named Chenxing and Xiaoyue, made their first public appearance at Zoo Negara in Malaysia Saturday.
(2026-01-12). Pole-to-Pole with Donald Trump: An Australian guide to the new flat Earth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-12). US youths called on to advance ties. ecns.cn She said the hospitality of Chinese people, the vitality of Chinese youths and the profound richness of Chinese culture made the visiting delegation recognize how much young people in China and the US share in common.
(2026-01-12). Iran govt declares three days of national mourning for 'martyrs'. geo.tv 
People gather on the streets amid anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from social media video released on January 8, 2026. — Reuters Rights group reports over 500 deaths during two-week unrest.Internet blackout continues, limiting information flow…
(2026-01-12). Demand to Close GITMO Unanswered After 24 Years. indybay.org Human rights activists called for the closing of Guantánamo prison on the 24th anniversary of its first opening.
(2026-01-12). Musk blasts UK bid to block X over AI tool. ecns.cn After a backlash over the obscene digitalmanipulation feature last week, the response from Musk's xAI, which operates Grok and X, was initially to simply insist that "legacy media lies".
(2026-01-12). Celebrities wear pins protesting ICE on Golden Globes red carpet. newarab.com 
Some celebrities donned anti-ICE pins at the Golden Globes on Sunday in tribute to The black-and-white pins displayed slogans like "BE GOOD" and "ICE OUT," introducing a political angle into the awards show after last year's relatively apolitical ceremony. |
(2026-01-12). This week in history: January 12-18. wsws.org Congo President Kabila assassinated; Strikes rock Spanish monarchy; French inflict heavy defeat on Viet Minh forces; Premiere of Eisenstein's film Battleship Potemkin…
(2026-01-12). Nationwide protests erupt following federal immigration murder of Nicole Good. wsws.org While virtually blacked out in the mainstream press, more than 1,000 protests were held over the weekend in opposition to attacks on immigrants and Trump's attempts to establish a presidential dictatorship.
(2026-01-12). As China's companies expand overseas, entrepreneurs want the passports to match. scmp.com With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China's firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.'s next phase of "going global" and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. | Chinese national Steve Xie has been doing business overseas for years. His latest venture, a new warehouse in Egypt, will supply electric vehicles and auto parts to…
(2026-01-12). ICE racists detain five Indigenous Americans in Minneapolis. thecanary.co ICE thugs in Minneapolis have followed their murder of Renee Nicole Good and assaults on peaceful protesters with the arrest of at least five Indigenous American men and the reported questioning of hundreds of others. ICE kidnapping Indigenous Americans The arrests came after Trump lackey DHS boss Kristi Noem transferred 2,000 more ICE agents to […] | By
(2026-01-12). The Two Films Bollywood Must Watch. ummid.com Both films centre Muslim women not as symbols, metaphors or ideological statements, but as protagonists negotiating deeply contemporary realities.
(2026-01-12). Genesis Behind the American Onslaught on Latin America. ummid.com In essence it is not a strategic or geopolitics blitzkrieg, which Doanld Trump has launched against the Latin American countries but this bombastic show is essentially for the control of the global rare earth minerals.
(2026-01-12). CNMI leaders warn economic slide could affect US strategic presence in Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Leaders in the Northern Marianas have warned that a deepening economic crisis in the US territory could begin to undermine civilian systems that support America's long-term strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific. In joint letters sent to US President Donald Trump and Admiral Samuel Paparo,…
(2026-01-12). Paid app 'Dead Yet?' goes viral amid rising fees. ecns.cn A paid app known as "Sileme," or "Dead Yet?", has gone viral in China, with the number of paying users surging 200-fold and continuing to rise, its founder, surnamed Guo, said.
(2026-01-12). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-12). Sarah Friedland's Familiar Touch: A character study of a woman with dementia. wsws.org Kathleen Chalfant stands out, as she must, considering the theme of the movie. Now 81 years old, she is known for decades of work in film, television and especially theater.
(2026-01-12). Girls Missing School as Heat Worsens Period Poverty. plusnews.ug For millions of girls in Uganda, rising temperatures are reshaping the classroom. Jane Meza Mwanza, a Kenyan journalist, captures the reality starkly: "Imagine failing a class because you couldn't afford to stop bleeding. That is the reality for many schoolgirls across the country. We talk about 'empowering women,' yet we allow a natural biological process to block …
(2026-01-12). Threat on Greenland irks European allies. ecns.cn Greenland's leaders have rejected Trump's repeated calls for the US to take control of the island, saying that Greenland's future must be decided by its people.Therefore, facing pressure from the US, the EU finds it difficult to take a firm retaliatory stance."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The US-EU alliance will endure, but the basis of trust has shifted.
(2026-01-12). Pediatric care cover expanded nationwide. ecns.cn Pediatric care is now available in all major public hospitals across the nation, and dialysis treatment can be provided in every county with a population above 100,000 people, according to the National Health Commission.
(2026-01-12). Wildfire erupts in South China's Guangdong. ecns.cn A sudden wildfire broke out in Queshi sub-district of Shantou city, South China's Guangdong province Sunday afternoon, local authorities said."ÄÄ"ÄÄNo casualties have been reported, as local forest fire prevention forces have been immediately mobilized to combat the flames.
(2026-01-12). A Call for Accountability in ICE Cold Minneapolis Killing. indybay.org Nationwide protests over the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by ICE, saw protests calling for end immigration raids in cities across the country.
(2026-01-12). China to beef up personal data protection in internet applications. ecns.cn China's cyberspace regulator on Saturday released draft rules regulating the collection and use of personal information by internet applications, seeking public feedback.
(2026-01-12). China unveils AI model integrating meteorology and finance. ecns.cn Chinese researchers on Sunday unveiled an artificial intelligence model designed to integrate meteorological factors into financial analysis at the second Financial Meteorology Academic Annual Conference held in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.
(2026-01-12). Friday 1/16: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-12). Trump nod to Russia Sanctions Bill proposing 500% tariff on India. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025' which among other things proposes 500% tariff on India and other countries buying oil from Russia.
(2026-01-12). Homeland Security to send hundreds more officers to Minnesota. newarab.com 
The US Department of Homeland Security is sending "hundreds" more officers to Minnesota, The officers would be deployed to bolster the safety of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officials already in Minnesota, Noem said on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" program. Some 2,000 federal officer…
(2026-01-12). Dana workers prepare to fight as thousands of US auto parts workers face contract expirations in 2026. wsws.org Contracts for thousands of US auto parts workers face contract deadlines this year under conditions of layoffs and cost-cutting by all the major component suppliers.
(2026-01-12). Chinese visitors to South Korea soar, topping Japan. ecns.cn One senior executive of a tourism platform based in South Korea told local media that Chinese tourists are indispensable and called for fostering a welcoming, understanding environment for them.
(2026-01-12). Some US senators skeptical about military options for Iran. newarab.com 
Some US lawmakers in both major parties on Sunday questioned whether military action against Iran is the best approach for the United States as
(2026-01-12). India's Beef Debate is Not About Faith. ummid.com India's beef debate is about power, not faith — who eats well, who goes hungry, who trades, who profits, and who is punished.
(2026-01-12). The Iranian protests, imperialist aggression and the fight for workers' power. wsws.org The Iranian working class cannot endure imperialist subjugation nor the economic deprivation and political repression of the Islamic Republic. It must intervene as an independent political force in opposition to imperialism, all the institutions of the Islamic Republic and all factions of the Iranian bourgeoisie.
(2026-01-12). Katra Medical College closure under right wing pressure sets a dangerous precedent. ummid.com The newly established medical college named Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) was closed following the ruckus created by the RSS—BJP communal elements after admission of 42 Muslim students on Merit.
(2026-01-12). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 schedule shortens by one day. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shortened the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 (JEE Main January 2026) schedule by one day, as per the latest notification.
(2026-01-12). Zootopia 2 hype fuels risky interest in venomous blue snake, exposing gaps in China's exotic pet market. ecns.cn The popularity of the animated film Zootopia 2 has triggered online interest in a real-life blue venomous snake that resembles one of the film's characters, prompting renewed warnings about public safety and even deeper problems in China's exotic pet market.
(2026-01-12). China beats Australia 1-0 in AFC U23 Asian Cup. ecns.cn China beat Australia 1-0 on Sunday in its second Group D match at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup in Riyadh of Saudi Arabia, securing all three points.
(2026-01-12). Digital euro a 'safeguard' for continent. ecns.cn The latest letter to parliamentarians called a digital euro, which is envisaged as being operational by 2029, "not a nice-to-have, (but) it is an essential safeguard of European sovereignty, stability, and resilience".
(2026-01-12). Madhya Pradesh: The System Operating Without Accountability. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is facing a harsh reality these days. Even the most basic needs of common people are not safe anymore.
(2026-01-12). Sunday 1/18: Palestinian West Bank: Siege and Resilience: Olive Harvest. indybay.org Palo Alto First Presbyterian Church | 1140 Cowper Street | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-01-12). Unpacked: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs built on Intel 18A. ummid.com Tech giant Intel Inc has unpacked Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first computer platform built on Intel 18A, at CES 2026.
(2026-01-12). Raging for Renee at Tesla. indybay.org On a day of rage after the fatal shooting of legal observer Renee Good in Minneapolis, the Raging Grannies and The Wolves led a rally in front of the Tesla dealership in Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, CA.
(2026-01-12). Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by Trump Justice Department. ecns.cn Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell revealed Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the Justice Department, blasting the move as part of President Donald Trump's extraordinary pressure campaign on U.S. monetary policy decisions.
(2026-01-12). IRGC Condemns US Interference in Iran's internal affairs. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned the recent acts of terrorism committed during violent riots in Iran and denounced US President Donald Trump's blatant intervention in the Islamic Republic's internal affairs. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the IRGC emphasized that, like previous acts of sedition by Iran's enemies, the recent seditious …
(2026-01-12). The Politics of Premature Adjudication: The Bondi Royal Commission. counterpunch.org 
Royal commissions are often held to confirm the obvious and squeak for modest change. They offer no binding remedies, have no compellable powers against the government of the day, and can, despite claiming to be independent, be susceptible to interest groups. They are also expensive, laborious, often lengthy and serve as a pacifying agent, absorbing pressure and
(2026-01-12). Improve Party conduct by curbing graft. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) is expected to be tied to the country's push toward high-quality development and national rejuvenation.While economic growth and technological breakthroughs are important targets, one of the foremost priorities of the Communist Party of China is ensuring unblemished Party conduct."ÄÄ"ÄÄFor the CPC, good Party conduct is the backbone of governance.
(2026-01-12). Power restored in Sharjah after hours-long outage hits residential, commercial centres. geo.tv 
Image shows the skyline of Sharjah, UAE. — Pexels
(2026-01-12). Israel signs security pact with Germany, cites Iran threat. newarab.com 
Israel and Germany signed a security pact Sunday to expand cooperation on counterterrorism and cyber defence, "Iran and its proxies ⚪ Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis ⚪ threaten not only Israel but also regional stability and international security," a statement from Netanyahu's office said. | "The declaration signed today anchors deep cooperation with Germany in the fields of cyber security, counterterrorism and a…
(2026-01-12). MHT CET 2026 Registration Starts, Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has started online application and registration of candidates appearing in the MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB) through its website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' from today i.e. Wednesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-12). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-12). Support for the People's Struggle: A Statement on the Developments in Iran. counterpunch.org 
During the current uprising in Iran, the perspectives of labour activists should have been central. Instead, because they ran against the dominant currents of warmongering and Pahlavi monarchist nostalgia, their voices were marginalised in both Persian-language and international media. As usual, attention was lavished on Iranian figures who openly justify war and are funded by
(2026-01-12). Jamia Nursery Admission 2026-27: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is starting the admission process in all schools (Nursery, Prep and Class 1) under its management for the academic year 2026-27 from Tuesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-12). China's daring engineering feat, Malaysia border chaos: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China turns mega-project failure into defining moment in modern engineering | China has pulled off a daring underground feat, using a multimillion-dollar tunnel boring machine (TBM) to recover its stranded twin beneath the country's largest river.
(2026-01-12). No official exempt in anti-graft fight. ecns.cn "Authorities should strengthen supervision over major strategies such as the development of new productive forces and coordinated regional development to ensure policy implementation."
(2026-01-12). Thursday 1/15: Panel On The Attack On Healthcare Workers & Patients & The Fight For Single Payer. indybay.org Registration link sdaction.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/……
(2026-01-12). Mother Killed in Fight for Museveni T-Shirts in Soroti County NRM Rally. plusnews.ug 
A 28-year-old mother of four, identified as Rose Ajiko, has died after being trampled during a chaotic scramble for yellow T-shirts bearing President Yoweri Museveni's emblem in Asuroi village, Kamuda Parish, Soroti County. The tragic incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Aminit Primary School, where Patrick Aeku, the incumbent Member …
(2026-01-12). US Retreat from Global Climate Cooperation Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold signs during a press conference with House Democrats on COP30 and climate issues outside the US Capitol November 13, 2025. | © 2025 Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images…
(2026-01-12). Bangladesh's political crossroads: An election guide. geo.tv 
Anti-government protestors display Bangladesh's national flag as they storm Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka on August 5, 2024. — AFPBangladesh has been in political turmoil since a student-led revolt overthrew former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024,…
(2026-01-12). A Gradual Weakening of the Economy. counterpunch.org 
Unemployment and job growth came in pretty much in line with expectations. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.4 percent, which was a drop of 0.1 percentage points from the November rate. (November's rate was lowered by 0.1 p.p. from the previously reported 4.6 percent, due to new seasonal adjustment factors.) The job growth figure
(2026-01-12). China sets first nationwide rules for government investment funds. ecns.cn Five Chinese government departments have jointly issued nationwide guidelines to standardize government investment funds, marking the first time the central government has systematically defined their allocation and strategic focus.
(2026-01-12). Explained: US, Israeli Support to Protesters in Iran. ummid.com We must understand that many of the economic problems due to which the people are protesting have arisen in the first place due to various unjust policies adopted towards Iran by the USA led by President Trump.
(2026-01-12). The Next Frontier of Climate Accountability: Making Big Food Pay Its Ecological Bill. counterpunch.org 
The "polluter pays" principle is a cornerstone of environmental regulation. It raises billions of dollars each year and has been fundamental in pushing energy companies to pursue cleaner, more cost-effective energy sources. But when it was first formalized in 1972 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), it faced resistance. Energy companies argued
(2026-01-12). Wednesday 1/21: Webinar: "We Can Speak for Ourselves" : A conversation With Palestinian Women. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/webinar-we……
(2026-01-12). DU Admission Brochure 2026 Released: Key Points to Note. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh has published the DU Admission Brochure 2026 on its official website, explaining the admission process, eligibility criteria, how Common Seat Allocation System – CSAS (UG) 2026 works and other details for undergraduate (UG) students.
(2026-01-12). Ice dragon boat race aims to bolster Sino-UK bond. ecns.cn The frozen Songhua River in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, came alive with the sound of drums and the rhythmic clanging of ice picks, as nearly 200 members of ice dragon boat teams vigorously struck the icy surface to move forward, drawing enthusiastic cheers from the spectators.
(2026-01-12). DR Congo: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A patient receives a reduced supply of medication for HIV treatment, following the cut of USAID funds for treatment programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, July 31, 2025. | © 2025 Arlette Bashizi/For The Washington Post via Getty Images | Conflict-related sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has escalated, while support to survivors has significantly dropped.The Rwanda-backed M23 and other armed groups and military forces are using sexual violence as a weapon of war, while survivors experience a climate of impunity that protects those responsible and a heal…
(2026-01-12). Myanmar begins 2nd phase of election. ecns.cn Voters across Myanmar went to the polls on Sunday for the second phase of the country's multiparty general election, with polling stations opening in 100 townships nationwide.
(2026-01-12). China plans measures to further unlock demand. ecns.cn China will step up efforts to boost domestic demand through targeted consumption stimulus, expand service-sector spending, and push ahead with retail and distribution reforms in 2026, said the country's top commerce official.
(2026-01-12). Trump administration dispatches hundreds more federal thugs to Minneapolis. wsws.org The Department of Homeland Security is doubling down on the anti-immigrant campaign that led to the ICE murder of Renee Nicole Good.
(2026-01-12). J-10CE fighter achieved first verified combat success: Chinese authorities. ecns.cn China's export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet achieved its first verified combat success in mid-May 2025, Chinese authorities said, reporting that the aircraft downed multiple opposing planes without losses.
(2026-01-12). 'Iran wants to negotiate': Trump as he warns of action as over 500 protesters killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's leadership, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, had contacted him to discuss "negotiations" after he issued threats of military action in response to widespread anti-government protests in Iran. | Trump said he was receiving updates "every hour" on the situation inside the country and would soon "make a determination." | "The leaders of Iran called yesterday," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, adding that "a meeting is being set up… They want to negotiate." | When asked about reports of protester deaths…
(2026-01-12). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-12). Hainan posts $170 million in duty-free sales in first seven days of 2026. ecns.cn Hainan's offshore duty-free market posted a strong start to 2026, with sales reaching 1.21 billion yuan (about $170 million) from Jan. 1 to 7, according to data released by Haikou Customs.
(2026-01-12). Sunday 2/8: ICE Out of Super Bowl Protest. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara…
(2026-01-12). Besigye Sends Kyagulanyi Unspecified Amount Of Money For Campaigns. plusnews.ug 
Engineer Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained opposition figure Dr. Kiiza Besigye, has called on Ugandans to unite behind the national flag, reject political violence, and safeguard the vote ahead of the 2026 elections. Addressing sections of political leaders at her residence after prayers, Byanyima thanked them for standing together in this extreme violation of human …
(2026-01-12). The fight against the reintroduction of conscription in Germany requires a fight against war and capitalism. wsws.org At a recent online meeting, the IYSSE discussed how the fight against the return of conscription in Germany must be waged as a revolutionary struggle against war and capitalism.
(2026-01-12). The Enduring Fight for Justice for Victims in War: Our Q/A With an Expert. passblue.com 
Twenty years into his career in transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law, Fernando Travesí-Sanz says the best chance to achieve justice in post-conflict zones is to reject a formula. "When countries face these massive challenges, they all feel very unique," said Travesí-Sanz in an interview with PassBlue, "and it's important to keep …
(2026-01-12). Thursday 1/22: Webinar: Report back from our 77th Delegation to Palestine. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/d77-report……
(2026-01-12). CPI points to stabilization of economy. ecns.cn China's consumer inflation accelerated to its fastest pace in nearly three years in December, official data showed on Friday, signaling a stabilizing economy as recent stimulus measures continued to bolster domestic demand.
(2026-01-12). Outrage as mother of 3 shot dead by US immigration officer in Minneapolis. ummid.com Angry protests erupted in south Minneapolis, Minnesota after a mother of three children was shot dead by a federal officer with the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) United States.
(2026-01-12). Oakland Anti-ICE Protest Targets Federal Building. indybay.org anti-ICE action in the East Bay…
(2026-01-12). Japan's Remilitarization is a Danger to the World. counterpunch.org 
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi stunned the world when she declared publicly in the Japanese legislature, that a Taiwan contingency could constitute a "survival threatening situation" that would allow Japanese military intervention in "collective defense". Words matter. Especially when they are words with legal force, uttered in an official capacity. These words are legal terms of art
(2026-01-12). Assessing Albanese's royal commission into Bondi Beach attack. onlineopinion.com.au This Bondi massacre royal commission may yet do important work. But poor preparation and political manoeuvring have already weakened its foundations.
(2026-01-12). Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case to open at UN top court. newarab.com 
(2026-01-12). Now, UPESSC Asst Professor Exam 2025 Marred by Paper Leak. ummid.com The menace of PAPER LEAKs continues to create havoc in Uttar Pradesh with the latest one to be affected is the Assistant Professor examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) in April 2025.
(2026-01-12). Wednesday 1/28: Virtual Delegation – Wadi Fouqin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2026-01-12). 70th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott – Bus Ride to Justice. indybay.org On a warm sunny day in Washington DC, after our Black Agriculture Breakfast Forum during Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Week, I met Fred Gray, Sr., Esq. He remains a special determined son from the blood stain soil in the Heart of Dixie, blessed to have called and his response remains cherished wisdom.
(2026-01-12). Host Morocco advances to AFCON 2025 Semi Final. ummid.com Defeating Cameroon, Morocco has advanced to Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON, 2025 Semi-Finals for the first time since 2004.
(2026-01-12). UPSC makes face authentication at exam centers mandatory. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made face authentication at exam centers compulsory for all candidates.
(2026-01-12). India, Bangladesh must rise above populism, hardline pressure. ummid.com Bangladesh and India must rise above populism and hardline pressures to rebuild trust.
(2026-01-12). Japan urged to mend China ties. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that China's decision is aimed at curbing Tokyo's attempts to remilitarize and pursue nuclear armaments, and the decision is entirely "legitimate, reasonable and lawful".
(2026-01-12). Israeli strikes kill one in south Lebanon: health ministry. newarab.com 
The Israeli army carried out several strikes on The strikes came days after the Lebanese military said it
(2026-01-12). US surges hundreds more agents to Minneapolis amid furore over ICE killing. scmp.com Hundreds more federal agents were heading to Minneapolis, the US homeland security chief said on Sunday, brushing aside demands by the Midwestern city's Democratic leaders to leave after an immigration officer fatally shot a woman protester. | In multiple TV interviews, Kristi Noem defended the actions of the officer who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, whose death has sparked renewed protests nationwide against President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
(2026-01-12). Japan's Takaichi may call early election. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, the head of her party's coalition partner said on Sunday, after media reported she was considering a February vote.
(2026-01-12). A voice for the unheard in Myanmar: From the Rakhine coast to the frontlines of truth. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-12). The New York Times Support for Israel Never Ends. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times' one-sided support for Israel began with Israeli independence in 1948. Last week's front-page piece on Israel and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani indicates it will continue to do so. The article, titled "Israeli Government Accuses Mamdani of Antisemitism Over Canceled Orders," hardly belonged on the front page. Israel's condemnation of Mamdani has been consistent, particularly after he became the favorite in New York City's mayoral election. The Times has been unfairly critical of Mamdani from the start, and it is only beginning to acknowledge that he has ideas and plans that would benefit the ci…
(2026-01-12). Legitimizing Hip-Hop: the Legacy of James Bernard. counterpunch.org 
James Bernard, one of the co-founders of The Source magazine and a man who helped legitimize hip-hop to the world, has died. This loss hit those of us who truly love the culture of this musical style—one that finds its origins in the Bronx of the 1970s—especially hard. Questlove, the drummer for The Roots and
(2026-01-12). Saturday 1/17: Fight Back Against Trump March & Rally. indybay.org Winchester Blvd. & Stevens Creek Blvd. | Santa Clara, CA…
(2026-01-12). Germany: Mass factory closures in Hesse require an international, socialist response. wsws.org The current wave of plant closures are not just 'regrettable isolated cases,' but rather an expression of a systematic restructuring by big business in the interests of profit.
(2026-01-12). US withdrawal from Global Organisations demands more than criticism. ummid.com The United States' decision to withdraw from more than sixty international organisations is not an administrative reshuffle, nor a routine assertion of sovereignty, it is a political declaration of abandonment.
(2026-01-12). Will the Islamic Republic of Iran be able to Celebrate its 47th Anniversary? juancole.com Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The 1979 Islamic revolution caused a major earthquake in international geopolitics, when it toppled the strongly pro-US government of the late Mohammad Reza Shah and replaced it with an intensely anti-Western clerical government led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Are we now witnessing the collapse of the Islamic Republic and the return of a pro-US regime? | Massive demonstrations have continued for over two weeks all over Iran and, by all accounts, they are intensifying. In recent days, they have turned violent with protestors attacking security forces and set…
(2026-01-12). Hainan steps up efforts to attract investment and boost consumption after customs operation launch. ecns.cn South China's Hainan Province is stepping up efforts to attract investment and stimulate consumption following the launch of full customs operations for its free trade port, with early data showing gains in tourism, duty-free sales and business activity.
(2026-01-12). Seven Refugees Arrested Over Gang-Related Murder in Adjumani. plusnews.ug 
Seven South Sudanese refugees have been arrested following the murder of an 18-year-old youth during a gang-related clash at Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District. The deceased, identified as Garang Mabior Wuor, a resident of Block A, Cluster 2, Djaipi Sub-County, was attacked on Saturday evening around 7: 45 p.m. during a confrontation between two rival …
(2026-01-12). Iran says ready for war and dialogue as Trump weighs response to crackdown. geo.tv 
Mourners react next to coffins during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026. — ReutersTrump considers range of options, including…
(2026-01-12). Uganda's energy and extractives sector poised for growth in 2026. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | As 2025 closed, Uganda's energy and extractives sector reached a pivotal moment, driven by accelerated infrastructure delivery, regulatory reform, and a strategic push to convert natural resource potential into economic growth. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development framed the year not as a series of isolated projects, but as the convergence …
(2026-01-12). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). South Lebanon: Municipal Councilor Martyred in Israeli Attack in Bint Jbeil. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-12). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Trump says Iran reached out for nuclear talks, may meet with them. haaretz.com
(2026-01-12). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Turkey: Arbitrary dissolution of the Young LGBTI+ Association. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Turkey: Drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Sudan: Sexual violence against Masalit women extends into exile in Chad. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). Supreme Court Thompson ruling could enable secretary of state to conceal involvement of state agents in troubles killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Israeli quadcopter destroyed a tiled roof of a traditional building in the border town of Adaisseh, just after it was renovated recently: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-12). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). 'Weepy horse' toy goes viral after sewing error. ecns.cn
(2026-01-12). Myanmar: perpetuates instability, serious human rights violations. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). Looking Back on a Low, Dishonest Decade. juancole.com
(2026-01-12). Complementarity: A beacon in Guinea's quest for justice after the 28 September 2009 killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-12). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-12). Roxángel y Dylan: Los nuevos campeones de Ajedrez Blitz. cubadebate.cu Roxángel Obregón y Dylan Berdayes disfrutaron ayer el saberse los nuevos monarcas del torneo cubano de ajedrez Blitz para parejas mixtas, que por segundo año consecutivo acogió esta capital. El Blitz para parejas mixtas ha ido ganando espacios en muchos países e incluso cuenta con eventos internacionales.
(2026-01-12). Barcelona retiene título de Supercopa de España de fútbol. cubadebate.cu Con un doblete del brasileño Raphael Dias, el Barcelona aventajó hoy 3-2 al Real Madrid para retener el título de la Supercopa de España de fútbol. Raphinha aprovechó un error en el pase de su compatriota Rodrygo Silva para desequilibrar el superclásico con su primer gol a los 36 minutos, en el Alinma Stadium.
(2026-01-12). Irán convoca a marchas masivas de Solidaridad Nacional, Paz y Amistad. cubadebate.cu Irán se prepara para manifestaciones multitudinarias en varias ciudades, con llamados a la unidad y rechazo a la injerencia de Estados Unidos e "Israel".
(2026-01-12). 64 SNB: Avanza Villa Clara a los playoffs con paso seguro. cubadebate.cu Los Leopardos de Villa Clara siguieron hoy su marcha obstinada hacia la postemporada de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, tras vencer 8-2 a los Alazanes de Granma y reafirmar su fe competitiva. En el estadio Augusto César Sandino, la tropa naranja volvió a rugir y dejó claro que no piensa soltar el hilo de la esperanza.
(2026-01-12). Esposa de Renee Good rechaza señalamientos de "terrorismo" por parte del gobierno de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La esposa de Renee Good, la mujer asesinada a tiros en su auto por un agente federal de inmigración en Mineápolis, dice que la pareja se había detenido a apoyar a sus vecinos el día del tiroteo y describió a la madre de tres hijos como una persona que deja un legado de bondad.
(2026-01-12). "Ilustrísimo Donald" : La cosa que no nos gusta a los cubanos. cubadebate.cu Cuando Fidel Castro Ruz afirma que a los cubanos hay una cosa que no nos gusta, en el tono y los ademanes de un líder como él, no está haciendo un alarde personal de lo que en esta tierra se denomina "guapería de barrio".
(2026-01-12). Barca triumph over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia Super Cup final. newarab.com 
Barcelona retained the Spanish Super Cup with a thrilling 3-2 Clasico win over Real Madrid in Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso's team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong's late red card. | After Raphinha sent Barcelona ahead Vinicius Junior pulled Madrid level with a fine individual goal to kick-start a frenetic end to the first half in Jeddah. | Lewandowski chipped Barca back in front bu…
(2026-01-12). Thursday 1/15: Thursday Human Billboard for Palestine. indybay.org üìç El Cerrito Plaza San Pablo Ave and Carlson, in front of Daiso üï∞…
(2026-01-11). At least three Palestinians killed in overnight Israeli attacks on Gaza. aljazeera.com Seven others have been wounded in the latest attacks carried out in violation of the October ceasefire.
(2026-01-11). Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, tension rises. al-monitor.com CAIRO, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across the enclave, local health authorities said, as tension rises over continued violence.Medics said one Palestinian was killed in the Tuffah neighbourhood in Gaza City, in an area under Palestinian control, while two others were killed in the town of Bani Suhaila east of Khan Younis, an area Israel still occupies.There was no comment from the Israeli military on the two incidents.
(2026-01-11). Hamas says will dissolve its Gaza govt when new body takes over. newarab.com 
Hamas said Sunday it will dissolve its existing government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over the territory, as mandated under the U.S.-brokered peace plan. But the group gave no specifics on when the change will occur. | Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, who have limited control over the
(2026-01-11). Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, new protests hit Iran. newarab.com 
Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in two separate incidents across the enclave, local health authorities said, as tension rises over continued violence. | Medics said one Palestinian was killed in Al-Tuffah neighbourhood in Gaza City, in an area under Palestinian control, while two others were killed in the town of Bani Suhaila east of Khan Younis, an area Israel still occupies. | In Iran,
(2026-01-11). Displacement camps turn into graveyards as cold-related deaths rise in Gaza. thecanary.co The Gaza Strip has recorded a new increase in the number of deaths caused by severe cold in forced displacement camps, amid Israel's ongoing genocide, blockade and deteriorating humanitarian conditions. Gaza sees rise in cold-related deaths Gaza's Government Media Office announced on Sunday 11 January 2026 that the number of cold-related deaths since the start […] | By
(2026-01-11). The genocide has not ended, as Israel still uses starvation as extermination in Gaza. thecanary.co Extermination in the Gaza Strip is no longer carried out through bombing alone by Israel. Alongside the bombs, a quieter and more deadly policy is unfolding: the management of starvation as a tool of slow death, implemented through careful control of the quality of food and aid, not just the quantity. In recent months, trucks […] | By
(2026-01-11). Israel is still getting away with stopping aid entering Gaza. thecanary.co The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has confirmed that children in the Gaza Strip continue to face harsh humanitarian conditions, as Israel continues to impose restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid, exacerbating their daily suffering and threatening their lives and future. Aid restrictions ongoing In a post on its […] | By
(2026-01-11). Bangladesh seeks to join international force in Gaza. newarab.com 
Bangladesh said its national security adviser, Khalilur Rahman, met US diplomats Allison Hooker and Paul Kapur in Washington. | Rahman "expressed Bangladesh's interest in principle to be part of the international stabilization force that would be deployed in Gaza," a Bangladeshi government statement added. It did not mention the extent or nature of its proposed invol…
(2026-01-11). In Gaza hospital, patients cling to MSF as Israel orders it out. al-monitor.com At a hospital in Gaza, wards are filled with patients fearing they will be left without care if Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is forced out under an Israeli ban due to take effect in March.Last month, Israel announced it would prevent 37 aid organisations, including MSF, from operating in Gaza from March 1 for failing to provide detailed information on their Palestinian staff."They stood by us throughout the war," said 10-year-old Adam Asfour, his left arm pinned with metal rods after he was wounded by shrapnel in a bombing in September.
(2026-01-11). Red En Defensa de la Humanidad llama a defender soberanía de Cuba. radiohc.cu El capítulo cubano de la Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales En Defensa de la Humanidad llamó este domingo a defender la soberanía de Cuba, ante la nueva amenaza del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump. | "No se le puede conceder el mínimo espacio al Imperialismo y al fascismo", advierte la publicación, y asegura no son los desvaríos de "un loco". | "Hay suficientes evidencias acumuladas durante las últimas semanas que demuestran que, para ocultar la crisis interna de su país, el escándalo del caso Epstein, los asesinatos del ICE (Oficina de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas), el advenimiento…
(2026-01-11). No se le puede conceder el mínimo espacio al imperialismo y al fascismo. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump ha lanzado una nueva amenaza contra Cuba. No son los desvaríos de "un loco". Hay suficientes evidencias acumuladas durante las últimas semanas que demuestran que, para ocultar la crisis interna de su país, el escándalo del caso Epstein, los asesinatos del ICE, el advenimiento irreversible de un mundo multipolar y la pérdida de credibilidad de los Estados Unidos en el escenario internacional, el emperador estadounidense está dispuesto a actuar como Hitler.
(2026-01-11). Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez Dismisses US Narrative of Control, Vows to Rescue President Maduro (+Legal Team). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez's statements come as US President Donald Trump and mainst…
(2026-01-11). Maduro sends message to son: "We are well, I am a fighter" independent.co.ug 
CARACAS | Xinhua | Venezuelan lawmaker Nicolas Maduro Guerra said on Saturday that his father, President Nicolas Maduro, sent a message through his lawyers saying he is in good condition and remains resolute while being held in the United States. "The lawyers told us they are strong and that we should not be sad," Guerra …
(2026-01-11). Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Leading the US and EU Into Industrial Decline. truthout.org Since Donald Trump took office, the U.S. government has been more aggressively boosting fossil fuels to exert geopolitical dominance. President Donald Trump stated unequivocally that the military assault on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are aimed at gaining control of the country's oil reserves. Meanwhile, oil company shares are soaring, a dividend on the… |
(2026-01-11). Cubans denounce aggression against Venezuela from various provinces. plenglish.com Havana, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Cubans in various provinces across the island continued their demonstrations in support of Venezuela, denouncing the US aggression and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-11). Gunboat Diplomacy Returns: US Resource Grab in Venezuela. fairobserver.com In the early hours of January 3, US forces stormed a military compound in Caracas, capturing Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Hours later, from his Mar-a-Lago estate, US President Donald Trump dismissed Venezuela's democratic opposition, asserting the US would "run the country until transition." Thus began what US forces dubbed "Operation Absolute Resolve." The name implies…
(2026-01-11). Comicomment: Hegemony on tap. ecns.cn Venezuela has the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world, with approximately 303 billion barrels or about 17 percent of the global total, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
(2026-01-11). Trump's Armed Robbery of Venezuela. globalresearch.ca On 3 January, President Trump announced from his Mar-a-Lago residence: | "On my direct orders, the United States Armed Forces have conducted an extraordinary military operation in the Venezuelan capital to bring the outlaw dictator Nicolás Maduro to justice. He and …
(2026-01-11). United States Interventions in Foreign Countries from Hiroshima to Venezuela. unitedworldint.com U.S. foreign interventions, motivated by economic interests, security concerns, and ideology, have frequently led to long-term instability. By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu "If there is a country that has committed unspeakable atrocities in the world, it is the United States of America. They don't care for human beings. The attitude of the United States of America …
(2026-01-11). Trump Cannot Reach Consensus on Venezuela With US Oil Corporations While Helping PDVSA Recover an Oil Tanker. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "It's uninvestible," ExxonMobil CEO Darre…
(2026-01-11). Outside NYC courthouse, demonstrators demand freedom for President Maduro and Cilia Flores. iacenter.org By Brenda Ryan January 6, 2026 Protesters rallied outside the courthouse on Jan. 5, in NewYork City where heavily armed U.S. troops brought Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores for a hearing on false charges of importing cocaine into the United States. A vast number of media outlets swarmed around them seeking interviews. Outside NYC courthouse, demonstrators demand freedom for President Maduro and Cilia Flores. (Photo: Brenda Ryan) Demonstrators demanded that Maduro and Flores be released and said their kidnapping and indictments are a criminal attempt to take control of Venezuela's oi…
(2026-01-11). Message from prisoners of Kiev regime: Free Maduro and Flores! iacenter.org By Mikhail Kononovich January 9, 2026 Mikhail and Alexander Kononovich — who became Ukrainian political prisoners of the Kiev regime for opposing Ukraine's NATO-sponsored war against Russia — sent this message of solidarity with Venezuela following the attack by U.S. imperialism. Stop U.S. imperialism! Freedom for President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores! The Kononovich brothers courageously express solidarity with Venezuela from within their own frame-up trial in a Kiev courtroom, Jan. 5, 2025. Credit: Mikhail Kononovich On January 5, 2025 — right in the middle of a court hearing on…
(2026-01-11). Trump delivers oil warning, suggesting Cuba should strike deal with US. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with US oil companies executives in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on January 9, 2026. — AFPCuba lived on Venezuelan oil, money for years: TrumpTrump suggests Rubio would become next Cuba leader.US intelligence not…
(2026-01-11). Could Trump's Diversion of Venezuelan Oil to US Save the Iranian Regime? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — They write, "China imported 389,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan oil in 2025, about 4% of its total seaborne crude imports, Kpler data showed." | Reuters doesn't say so, but Trump…
(2026-01-11). Sovereignty in the Crosshairs: Great Power Securitization and the Global Order Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu At the beginning of 2026, the international world is witnessing events that disrupt the principles of sovereignty and the rules-based international order. Two major issues emerged at almost the same time: the foreign policy of the United States (US) under the administration of President Donald Trump, launching an escalation of policy towards Venezuela involving direct …
(2026-01-11). Trump hands Venezuela a more unified, anti-US government? Maduro Jr. drops mic on Maduro blunder. hindustantimes.com Nicolás Maduro Guerra, lawmaker from Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) and son of former President Nicolás Maduro, said that all actions taken by the current government are part of a five-point negotiation plan left behind by his father before his capture by U.S. forces on January 3. Speaking at a March of Social Movements in Caracas, Maduro Guerra stressed that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the senior political leadership are following Maduro's direct instructions. He called for national unity, backing of state institutions and the armed forces, and said investigations are underway into the…
(2026-01-11). Wave of international solidarity with Venezuela. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto January 6, 2026 These reports include excerpts from a roundup on lahaine.org and selections from other sources internationally. A separate International Action Center report on demonstrations inside the United States can be found at iacenter.org . Mexico City, at U.S. Embassy, Jan. 3, 2026. Photo: Alan Roth Social and political movements around the world have rejected U.S. imperialist aggression and reaffirmed their solidarity with the Bolivarian people of Venezuela regarding the U.S. kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Adela Flores. This was shown by solidar…
(2026-01-11). Venezuela denies security alert promoted by the US. plenglish.com The statement issued by the U.S. State Department concerning Venezuela "is based on fabricated narratives aimed at creating a perception of risk that does not exist," asserts a communiqué from the Ministry of Popular Power for Foreign Affairs. | "Venezuela," the text emphasizes, "is fully calm, in peace and stable. All population centers, communication routes, checkpoints, and security devices are functioning normally." | "All weapons in the country," the statement adds, "are under the control of the Bolivarian Government, the sole guarantor of the legitimate monopoly on the use of force and the tranquility of t…
(2026-01-11). Gobierno de Venezuela desmiente alerta de seguridad promovida por Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu El gobierno de Venezuela consideró sin fundamento una alerta promovida por Estados Unidos sobre la existencia hoy en la nación bolivariana de situaciones de inseguridad. | La comunicación emitida por el Departamento norteamericano de Estado sobre nuestro país "se fundamenta en relatos inexistentes orientados a fabricar una percepción de riesgo que no existe", asegura un comunicado del Ministerio del Poder Popular para las Relaciones Exteriores. | "Venezuela —subraya el texto- se encuentra en absoluta calma, paz y estabilidad. Todos los centros poblados, vías de comunicación, puntos de control y dispositivos…
(2026-01-11). Venezuela: tutte le violazioni del diritto internazionale e costituzionale USA perpetrate da Donald Trump. strategic-culture.su L'operazione militare lanciata dagli Stati Uniti sotto l'amministrazione Trump contro il Venezuela ha sollevato gravi questioni legali. Dalle norme inderogabili del diritto internazionale — come la Carta delle Nazioni Unite e la Convenzione di Montego Bay — fino alle disposizioni della Costituzione americana, emergono violazioni sostanziali dei principi di legalità e dello stato di diritto, sia sul piano esterno che interno.
(2026-01-11). Italy: Growing rejection of US sttack and threats on Venezuela. plenglish.com Rome, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Italy is witnessing a growing movement rejecting the aggressive imperialist policies of the United States, particularly the recent attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president, Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife, Cilia Flores. The demonstrations, which spread throughout the country last Saturday, have received extensive coverage in local media, with reports in major newspapers such as La Stampa, La Repubblica, and Il Sole 24 Ore, as well as on leading radio and television networks, highlighting the scale of the popular protest.
(2026-01-11). Nicolas Maduro sends his first message from prison: "We are well. We're fighters" / "Nosotros estamos bien. Somos unos luchadores" radiohc.cu Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has sent his first public message from prison in the United States after being kidnapped along with his wife, Cilia Flores. Through his son, Nicolás Maduro Guerra, he assured that he is "well," that he is "strong," and that he asked his supporters not to be saddened by the legal proceedings against him.
(2026-01-11). Sunday Taquitos Good Is Dead. lataco.com or will it? Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-01-11). Israeli forces raid Palestinian wedding in occupied East Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Israeli forces raided a Palestinian wedding ceremony in occupied East Jerusalem, firing live bullets and stun grenades.
(2026-01-11). After NATO, pro-Putin EU nation now voices war fear over UK-France's 'send troops to Ukraine' move. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini criticised European leaders over plans that could escalate the Russia-Ukraine war, after Britain and France signalled willingness to deploy troops as part of post-ceasefire security guarantees. Speaking at Hungary's Fidesz congress and in a virtual address, both leaders warned that sending troops risks dragging Europe into a wider conflict and accused Brussels of "war fanaticism," calling instead for peace, national sovereignty, and restraint.
(2026-01-11). Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if U.S. attacks. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi, Rami Ayyub and Maayan LubellDUBAI/JERUSALEM, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Tehran threatened on Sunday to retaliate against Israel and U.S. military bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any U.S. intervention.
(2026-01-11). You Can't Cheer For Regime Change In Iran Without Also Cheering For The US Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The western press
(2026-01-11). Iran will target US, Israel if Trump strikes over protest. scmp.com Tehran threatened on Sunday to retaliate against Israel and US military bases ‚in the event of US strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the possibility of any US intervention. | With Iran's clerical establishment facing the biggest anti-government protests since 2022, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in recent days, warning Iranian leaders against using force against demonstrators. On Saturday, Trump said the US…
(2026-01-11). Nordics reject Trump's claim of Chinese, Russian ships around Greenland: FT. geo.tv 
(2026-01-11). Dozens of Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, 'target Hezbollah'. newarab.com 
The Israeli army struck an area of southern Lebanon on Sunday after issuing an evacuation warning, Lebanese state media said, with the military saying it attacked Hezbollah infrastructure. | The strikes came days after the Lebanese military said it had completed disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River, the first phase of a nationwide plan, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported that "enemy warplanes launched more than 10 raids on the thre…
(2026-01-11). UK's 'Nightfall': A New Deep-Strike Missile for Ukraine. devdiscourse.com The British government on Sunday revealed its plans to develop a new deep-strike ballistic missile, named 'Nightfall', aimed at bolstering Ukraine's military capabilities against Russian forces.
(2026-01-11). How to develop everyday financial habits that build lasting stability. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For many Ugandans, the dream of financial independence often feels distant, and overshadowed by unpredictable income streams, high living costs, and the daily pressures of survival. According to financial experts, true and lasting stability doesn't come from luck, inheritance, or sudden windfalls, but from discipline, planning, and small daily …
(2026-01-11). Iran's President Affirms US-Israel Directing Riots, Officials Underline Decisive Action against Terrorists. english.almanar.com.lb Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that the US and 'Israel' are ordering riots and unrest in Iran after their failure to defeat the Islamic Republic militarily. President Pezeshkian denounced the destructive role of the US and the Zionist regime in upsetting international peace, security and stability. "All attempts by the US and the Zionist regime …
(2026-01-11). Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests. al-monitor.com Demonstrators rallied in London, Paris and Istanbul on Sunday in support of protests in Iran that have been countered with a deadly crackdown by the country's security forces.London demonstrations, initially in front of the Iranian embassy and later in front of the British prime minister's residence, grew to several thousand as the day progressed."We want revolution, change the regime," Afsi, a 38-year-old Iranian, who declined to give her last name, told AFP at the rally in front of Downing Street.
(2026-01-11). Northwestern follows wave of universities capitulating to the right wing. liberationnews.org 
As students, staff and faculty members at colleges and universities organize and resist the ongoing changes taking place on U.S. campuses, they must continue to unite their struggles with those of the broader society. The war on immigrants, Black people, and trans people, the genocide of Palestinians, and the rollback of democratic rights affect all working-class people on and off college campuses. The more united our efforts, the stronger our fight back.
(2026-01-11). Australia's 'antisemitism crisis' examining what's real and what isn't. asiapacificreport.nz 
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last week announced a Royal Commission into the Bondi Beach Attack and antisemitism. Andrew Brown weighs the evidence on Australia's "antisemitism crisis" for Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Andrew Brown Australia is being told it faces an unprecedented wave of antisemitism — a crisis requiring extraordinary measures, including a Royal…
(2026-01-11). Kiwis perform Haka dance: Nagar Kirtan disrupted by locals in New Zealand, SAD condemns second such incident. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A nagar kirtan procession was disrupted by locals in New Zealand as they performed Haka dance to protest the religious procession. Members of Brian Tamaki's group, associated with Destiny Church, came out on the streets and performed the Haka dance in protest. | They said, "Whose streets are these? These are our streets. Who allowed swords and flags to be openly carried here? We will not allow our culture to be destroyed like this. We will not let anyone use our streets and lanes to damage the culture of our country." | Meanwhile, despite Tamaki's Haka protest, Sikh youths carried out the Nagar Ki…
(2026-01-11). Trump's response to Iran's exiled Crown Prince sparks fears? Reza Pahlavi begs Iranians amid unrest. hindustantimes.com Exiled Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi has urged Iranians to remain on the streets as nationwide protests intensify, claiming the Islamic Republic is facing growing internal fractures. In a video message, the son of Iran's former Shah said U.S. President Donald Trump was "ready to help" the Iranian people, warning authorities against using force on demonstrators. The comments come amid widespread unrest over inflation and political repression, with reports of security forces refusing orders and Washington signaling possible action if violence escalates.
(2026-01-11). AFCON: Egypt knock out Ivory Coast as Nigeria to face Morocco. newarab.com 
In Agadir, a thrilling last-eight tie saw Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia net in the first half for the Pharaohs before an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh brought the Ivorians back into it…
(2026-01-11). Trump's EPA could limit its own ability to use new science to strengthen air pollution rules. grist.org 
(2026-01-11). Protest murder by ICE stormtrooper in Minneapolis! iacenter.org January 9, 2026 Protest murder by ICE stormtrooper in Minneapolis! The International Action Center is circulating the following statement from the Legalization for All Network, published in FightBack News Jan. 7. WW endorses the call for demonstrations and vigils — which are already taking place — to protest the murder of Renee Good by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) stormtroopers. The Legalization for All Network is angered at this act of terror and murder in Minneapolis! From a video showing ICE agent drawing weapon just before firing into car in Minneapolis. Jan. 7, 2026. On Wednesday…
(2026-01-11). BBC pundit Shay Given apologizes after calling Celtic stint an. haaretz.com The former Ireland goalkeeper said he did not 'fully understand' the term he used on air, said he was 'genuinely mortified' and apologized unreservedly after making the remark while discussing the brief, month-long tenure of a Celtic coach…
(2026-01-11). Egypt aims to deny Morocco as AFCON reaches semi-final stage. newarab.com 
The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semi-final stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with World…
(2026-01-11). situation has become too Palestinian villagers leave their West Bank homes over harassment by Israeli settlers. haaretz.com Despite decades on their land, villagers describe daily threats from settlers — including stolen livestock, blocked roads, and attacks on children — forcing families to leave their community of Ras Ein al-Auja in the West Bank…
(2026-01-11). Myanmar's military holds second phase of elections amid civil war. aljazeera.com Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
(2026-01-11). "No Other Country" — Israel, the Pariah. counterpunch.org Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Image by Gayatri Malhotra. Imag
(2026-01-11). Trump says he and US military weighing on Iran. al-monitor.com Jan 11 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is weighing a range of responses to escalating unrest in Iran, including possible military options, as massive protests continue to roil the country. (Reporting By Jarrett Renshaw; Editing by Tom Hogue)…
(2026-01-11). An institution preserving LGBTQ history has just opened — and already under threat. haaretz.com Israel's LGBTQ Pride Archive documents decades of struggle, desire and community — while fighting for its own survival. 'The current government is drying up civil society organizations, including LGBTQ organizations,' a leader of the project says…
(2026-01-11). AFCON 2025: Nigeria, Egypt secure semifinal spots. independent.co.ug 
RABAT | Xinhua | Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal at Marrakech Stadium on Saturday, while Egypt booked its place in the semifinals after defeating Cote d'Ivoire 3-2. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 47th minute, and Akor Adams doubled the lead ten minutes later. Algeria …
(2026-01-11). Education Ministry flip-flops on banning group from schools after appeal. haaretz.com After his director general ordered a total ban on schools cooperating with protest group Brothers and Sisters in Arms, Education Minister Kisch tells court decision was only on a case-by-case basis — a decision contradicted by his ministry shortly after…
(2026-01-11). Taiwan invasion to increase China threat for India in Ladakh? Expert on Xi's war strategy, plan B. hindustantimes.com China's escalating military pressure on Taiwan could reshape Asia's security order and hit India's borders, economy, and the Indian Ocean. In this interview, ORF Vice President Harsh V Pant explains Xi Jinping's reunification push, semiconductor risks, US strategy, Quad options, and how India must prepare for a potential Taiwan crisis. Tune in for more.
(2026-01-11). Progress made in containing Overstrand fires. sanews.gov.za Progress made in containing Overstrand fires | Firefighters remain on high alert for any signs of smoke or flames in the Overstrand area following fires in Pearly Beach and Stanford in the Western Cape. ⚪ In an update on Sunday morning, Overstrand Municipal Manager Dean O'Neill, said that good progress has been made along the border of Groeneweide and Panorama. ⚪ "On Day 8, the Pearly Beach Fire Crew made good progress overnight along the border of Groeneweide and Panorama. The left flank's active fire line has been contained, and mop-up operations will now continue," he said in a statement. ⚪ The municipality…
(2026-01-11). Defending press freedom in the age of Trump. independent.co.ug 
Political intimidation, ownership pressures, the rise of AI, and economic constraints are calling into question the future of press freedom — nowhere more conspicuously than in the United States, where these forces have combined to fuel growing anxiety about the fate of an institution that has been fundamental to democracies everywhere. At this year's International …
(2026-01-11). Israel's Netanyahu hopes to 'taper' Israel off US military aid. newarab.com 
Netanyahu,
(2026-01-11). MP says 'anti-nudification' act must be made law ASAP. thecanary.co 
Elon Musk has generated significant controversy over the past week because his AI Grok began generating non-consensual images of real women in states of undress (some of these 'women' being children). As people have pointed out, however, it's not just Grok which is perpetrating this filth known as nudification. Among those calling for the government […] | By
(2026-01-11). Saturday 1/17: Trader Drop Petaluma Poultry. indybay.org 1885 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-11). Villa Clara and other Cuban provinces across the island prepare for combat readiness. radiohc.cu 
By Abel Alejandro Pérez García | With the goal of ensuring ever-increasing combat readiness, the people of Villa Clara and their authorities on Saturday conducted drills in response to potential attacks at various strategic and economic points in the province, as part of Territorial Defense Day. | Lieutenant Colonel Yordanys Cervantes Lozada, Chief of Staff of the Santa Clara Military Sector, explained to journalists present that preparation, protection and firefighting actions were carried out in that municipality in response to possible damage caused by enemy attacks. | At the Villa Clara Operational Region (RM…
(2026-01-11). Werner photos, now on show in Tel Aviv, captured a romantic Zionist gaze. haaretz.com The 1918-born Braun took photos of the Eichmann trial, a break from his legendary work of everyday people during Israel's early years…
(2026-01-11). Murdoch's New York Post doxxes child of slain mother. thecanary.co 
On 7 January, an agent of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in broad daylight. Now, an outlet owned by Rupert Murdoch has exposed where Good's orphaned child goes to school: It's not enough for Rupert Murdoch's New York Post that an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. They had to doxx […] | By
(2026-01-11). Minister condemns social media misinformation. sanews.gov.za Minister condemns social media misinformation | Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has condemned the photoshopping of her X account with vulgar images and misinformation as not only distasteful, but also shameful. | "In a country that is battling with a scourge of gender-based violence, the continued use of sexual images to tarnish women is deplorable at the least. The cowards responsible for the photoshop [material] represent the worst sexists and gender-based violence perpetrators," the government said in a statement on Saturday. | Acting Government spokesperson, Nomonde Mnukwa, said the governme…
(2026-01-11). Analyst assesses impact of Marinera tanker seizure on Russia-USA relations. eng.belta.by The expert described the seizure of the Marinera tanker by the Americans as a small fragment of a major geopolitical drama that has been unfolding since 24 February 2022.
(2026-01-11). Belarus' National History Museum construction proceeding on schedule. eng.belta.by "Five floors are up. Finishing work is still underway, tiles are being laid, but the main framework is essentially complete," said the director.
(2026-01-11). Israeli settler violence forces Palestinian community to flee. newarab.com 
A The Palestinian community of Ras Ein al-'Auja, located east of
(2026-01-11). Uprooting Olive Trees Can't Uproot the Palestinians. counterpunch.org In November, the Jerusalem Post published an essay by Susannah Schilds, the American-Israeli author of a book titled From Southerner to Settler: Unexpected Lessons from the Land of Israel. In it, she recalled the exhilar
(2026-01-11). Do not Forget that the War in Ukraine is under Overlapping Nuclear Umbrellas. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian President Vladimir Putin confidently declared in late 2025 that Russia was winning its war in Ukraine and Moscow's aims were entirely limited to protecting its sphere of influence. British MI6 chief Blaise Metreweli has instead warned that Russia, buoyed by the U.S.'s pro-Moscow negotiations and European dawdling, is seeking to fully subjugate Ukraine. Putin's …
(2026-01-11). Sāmoa set to become third Pacific nation to open Jerusalem embassy. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ Pacific SƒÅmoa is set to become the third Pacific nation to have an embassy in Jerusalem. Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt told a gathering of the SƒÅmoa branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem on Tuesday he had instructed the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs to begin work on the opening of an office…
(2026-01-11). Inside China's Tel Aviv Playbook: Blocking Somaliland and Shielding Taiwan. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence agencies in Israel rely on exploiting slow and deep personal networks to recruit or gather information from Israeli military and economic experts working in the heart of Tel Aviv. This is known in Chinese as the "Guanshi Force." In response to Chinese intelligence and military attempts to penetrate Israeli security, Israeli security officials …
(2026-01-11). What The US' Syria Envoy Got Wrong About Middle East Governance. fairobserver.com When US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack declared at the Doha Forum that federalism and decentralization "have never worked" in the Middle East, he was not offering a bold insight. He was repeating a familiar and deeply flawed argument, one that not only misdiagnoses the region's crises and risks but…
(2026-01-11). Yemen presidential council says Saudi coalition to lead all southern forces. newarab.com 
The head of Yemen's Presidential Council on Saturday said all military forces in "I announce the formation of a Supreme Military Committee under the command of the coalition forces," the leader of the Saudi-backed council Rashad Al-Alimi said in a televised address. | He said the committee would be responsible for "training, equipping, and directing all military forces and formations" in southern Yemen.
(2026-01-11). Turkey bars Iranians from protesting outside Istanbul consulate. al-monitor.com Turkey on Sunday prevented Iranian nationals from protesting outside Iran's consulate in Istanbul, with the area cordoned off and crowds blocked by police.Iran has been roiled by street protests since December 28 that have taken hold nationwide, challenging the theocratic government that has ruled the country since the 1979 revolution.Turkey, a majority Sunni Muslim country, shares a border of around 500 kilometres (300 miles) and three land crossings with its Shiite neighbour Iran. It hosts more than 74,000 Iranians with residence permits and around 5,000 refugees.
(2026-01-11). Energy will decide the AI race. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | VITTORIO QUAGLIONE | Data-center investments hint at a coming shift in the AI race. Soon, if not already, reliable, affordable electricity will confer the decisive advantage in the sector. As Albert O. Hirschman argued in National Power and the Structure of Foreign Trade, an economy's true power lies in its ability to manage the choke …
(2026-01-11). Trump briefing on Iran options planned for Tuesday, WSJ reports. al-monitor.com Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to be briefed by senior officials in his administration on Tuesday on specific options to respond to the protests in Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing U.S. officials. The meeting will be a discussion about possible next steps including military strikes, deploying secretive cyber weapons against Iranian military and civilian sites, placing more sanctions on Iran's government and boosting anti-government sources online, the Journal reported.The White House said it had no comment on the report.
(2026-01-11). Reform candidate gives X unqualified support despite CSAM scandal. thecanary.co 
As we reported, Elon Musk's X/Twitter has been producing revenge porn-style images through its AI, Grok. Even worse, it's been producing the same images of children, which would count as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) — i.e. what people once called 'child porn'. Obviously, any normal person would agree that a site that produces CSAM […] | By
(2026-01-11). Russian historian: Leaders like Lukashenko are few on world stage. eng.belta.by The expert emphasized that Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was one of the first to condemn the U.S. operation because he understands how negotiations are actually conducted and how many hidden pitfalls they contain.
(2026-01-11). At OIC moot, Pakistan rejects Israel's recognition of 'Somaliland', warns of consequences. geo.tv 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addressing Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, held on January 10, 2026 at the headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. — XForeignOfficePkOIC meeting held after Israel's…
(2026-01-11). China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation. ecns.cn Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday that China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
(2026-01-11). 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.
(2026-01-11). Argentina to pause Jerusalem embassy move over Falklands dispute. newarab.com 
The Argentinian Foreign Ministry has decided to pause plans to Israel's Channel 12 said the tensions are related to a dispute over the Falkland Islands, where the Israeli-owned Navitas Petroleum Company plans to carry out offshore drilling in 2028. | In De…
(2026-01-11). Argentine-Brazilian singer Lara Voo to give recital in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Argentine-Brazilian singer and songwriter Lara Voo, visiting Cuba, will give a concert next Thursday at the Gisela Hernández Hall of the National Museum of Music in Havana.
(2026-01-11). Western Cape Education ready for the 2026 school year. sanews.gov.za Western Cape Education ready for the 2026 school year | The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has expressed its readiness for the 2026 academic year, with schools set to reopen on Wednesday, 14 January. | "The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is prepared and ready for the start of the 2026 school year. Educators and school-based staff will return on Monday, 12 January 2026, and learners will enter the school gates on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to begin their first term," the provincial department said. | It further added that the beginning of a new school year sees hundreds of thousands of young p…
(2026-01-11). How Elon Musk's SpaceX Rockets Put Passenger Planes at Risk. truthout.org When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk chose a remote Texas outpost on the Gulf Coast to develop his company's ambitious Starship, he put the 400-foot rocket on a collision course with the commercial airline industry. Each time SpaceX did a test run of Starship and its booster, dubbed Super Heavy, the megarocket's flight path would take it soaring over busy Caribbean airspace before it reached the… |
(2026-01-11). Iran protest deaths rise to more than 500, rights group says. al-monitor.com DUBAI, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Deaths from two weeks of protests in Iran have risen to more than 500, U.S.-based rights group HRANA said on Sunday. Its latest spreadsheet – based on activists inside and outside Iran – showed 490 protesters and 48 security personnel killed, plus 10,000 arrests. Reuters could not independently confirm the figures and Iranian authorities have not given tolls from the unrest it blames on "rioters" being encouraged by foreign powers. (Reporting by Dubai Newsroom)…
(2026-01-11). Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denies Cuba has ever received compensation for security provided to other countries. radiohc.cu Cuba does not receive, nor has it ever received, monetary or material compensation for security services provided to any country. | Unlike the U.S., we do not have a government that engages in mercenary activity, blackmail, or military coercion against other states. | Like every country, Cuba has the absolute right to import fuel from those markets willing to export it and that exercise their right to develop their trade relations without interference or subordination to unilateral coercive measures by the U.S. | Law and justice are on Cuba's side. The U.S. behaves like a criminal and unchecked hegemon that threa…
(2026-01-11). India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul. geo.tv 
Apple iPhones are seen inside India's first Apple retail store during a media preview, a day ahead of its launch in Mumbai, India, April 17, 2023. —ReutersIndia proposes requiring smartphone makers to share source code with the government and make several software changes as…
(2026-01-11). holding defiant, fragile regime together — for now. haaretz.com The rapid spread of the protests, combined with Trump's threats, is likely to further reduce the regime's willingness to offer concessions to leaderless demonstrators divided over their demands…
(2011-01-26). Kiplimo captures third straight world cross country title. tribune.com.pk 
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, won his third consecutive men's crown on Saturday at the World Cross Country Championships. | The 25-year-old completed the hat-trick over 10 kilometers in a winning time of 28min 18sec with Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi 18sec back in a third consecutive runner-up finish, with Kenya's Daniel Ebenyo third in 28: 45. | Kiplimo became only the fourth man to win three world cross country titles in a row after Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele (2002-2006) and the Kenyans Paul Tergat (1995-1999) and John Ngugi (1986-1989). | "To win three times, I'm so happy about…
(2026-01-11). Semi-final fires have ignited in the Africa Cup of Nations. thecanary.co The curtain has fallen on the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, after a series of intense, competitive and exciting football matches that saw four of the continent's top teams qualify for the semi-finals, in an edition that once again highlights the competitiveness and rivalry that characterise African football. The quarter-finals were full of […] | By
(2026-01-11). Historian: The entire Western civilization is a cornered rat, making it even more dangerous. eng.belta.by Yevgeny Spitsyn considers the opinion that the USA has recently been losing its hegemonic status to be mistaken. He explained that the situation the United States and Western Europe find themselves in resembles a trap, but one should not harbor illusions about their weakness.
(2026-01-11). Pro-Sisi parties dominate Egypt parliament election. newarab.com 
Egypt's election body on Saturday announced the final results of Half of the seats were filled through closed party lists and the other half by individual candidates, while five percent of MPs are appointed directly by the president. A quarter of the seats are also res…
(2026-01-11). Fidel sobre Celia: "Era muy exigente y muy meticulosa en todos los detalles" (+Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu En ocasión del aniversario de la desaparición física de Celia Sánchez Manduley, destacada luchadora de la clandestinidad en el llano, y figura esencial en los preparativos de la expedición del yate Granma y del inicio de la lucha en la Sierra Maestra, Cubadebate y el Sitio Fidel Soldado de las Ideas rinden homenaje a su legado y compromiso con la Revolución Cubana.
(2026-01-11). Syria govt forces take control of Kurdish neighbourhoods. al-monitor.com Syria's government was in full control of Aleppo on Sunday after taking over the city's Kurdish neighbourhoods and evacuating fighters there to Kurdish autonomous areas following days of deadly clashes.Residents of the Ashrafiyeh neighbourhood, the first of two areas to fall to the Syrian army, began returning to their homes to inspect the damage, finding shrapnel and broken glass littering the streets.The violence started earlier this week after negotiations stalled on integrating the Kurds' de facto autonomous administration and forces into the country's new government.
(2026-01-11). Gobierno cubano niega rumores en redes sobre paralización de actividades en el país. cubadebate.cu No es cierta la información que circula en redes sociales y que se atribuye a la Presidencia de la República de Cuba, sobre un supuesto cese de actividades en el país, informa Presidencia Cuba. Convocamos a nuestro pueblo a seguir informándose por los canales oficiales.
(2026-01-11). Refugios para animales: øQué debes saber? IV. cubadebate.cu Continuaremos tratando sobre los refugios, pero a partir de otros elementos importantes, que es necesario que se conozcan, para denotar que no es tan simple o sencillo el montaje y puesta en funcionamiento de los refugios para animales, porque no se trata de cuidar bienes, sino de atender, cuidar, proteger, manejar, prevenir, sanar y velar íntegramente por la salud y el bienestar de seres vivos, sintientes.
(2026-01-11). Díaz-Canel rechaza declaraciones de Trump y reafirma la soberanía de Cuba. cubadebate.cu "No tienen moral para señalar a Cuba en nada, absolutamente en nada, quienes convierten todo en negocio, incluso las vidas humanas", afirmó el jefe de Estado, al referirse a lo que calificó como una campaña de hostilidad y descrédito contra la nación caribeña.
(2026-01-11). Cuba desmiente supuesto aumento del precio del pasaporte para residentes en el exterior. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno cubano desmintió este domingo la información que circula en redes sociales sobre un supuesto aumento en el precio del pasaporte cubano para los residentes en el exterior.
(2026-01-11). 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.
(2026-01-11). 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.