(2026-01-13). Shame on The UN: Ratifying Genocide, Legitimating the Trump Plan. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note; This essay in modified form was published on December 29, 2025 in CounterPunch. The January 3 acts of US aggression against Venezuela and kidnapping of its elected President followed by an indictment in US Federal Court on charges of narco-terrorism. Rationalized as a 'law enforcement' undertaking by apologists rather than viewed as 'aggression' …
(2026-01-13). West Papua and the Genocide Mosaic. counterpunch.org 
The patterns of genocide, or the various ways humans go about killing large groups of other humans and their attempted justifications for doing so, are so sadly predictable or systematised that, in the case of West Papua, if you take just a small sample, say the last three months, about 2.5% of 60-plus years of Indonesian mass slaughter and environmental destruction, the fragmentary forms are recognisable enough to produce a picture of the ghastly whole. Very few people talk or protest about the genocide in West Papua, and this is one more element of the general picture: the coverup by the so-called international…
(2026-01-13). Fidan to visit UAE as Iran unrest, Gulf tensions intensify. al-monitor.com The top Turkish diplomat's UAE visit coincides with heightened Gaza diplomacy, growing tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, and escalating unrest in Iran.
(2026-01-13). 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.
english.palinfo.com (2026-01-13). Gaza: Seven dead from cold, 7,000 tents damaged in two days
"These figures represent a highly dangerous indicator of the escalating humanitarian tragedy, amid an almost total absence of heating means, the lack of safe shelters, a severe shortage of blankets and winter clothing, and the continued Israeli restrictions on the entry of humanitarian aid in sufficient quantities," GMO said.
(2026-01-13). Why I filed criminal charges against former top cop. electronicintifada.net Abuses by Israel-linked Fedpol director Nicoletta della Valle led to my illegal arrest so I couldn't talk about Gaza.
(2026-01-13). Fate of Gaza's disappeared remains unknown. electronicintifada.net Israel refuses to disclose the number of people it has abducted, bodies it still holds or has bundled into mass graves.
(2026-01-13). Trump to Venezuelans: Give Me Your Oil, Obey My Commands or Die! counterpunch.org 
In the aftermath of President Trump's deadly military attack on Venezuela and his abduction and rendition of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia, Trump is now giving the Venezuelan Chavista regime a simple choice: Obey my commands and give me your oil, or die from death by starvation and illness. According to an article in
reuters.com (2026-01-13). At least two supertankers depart Venezuelan waters carrying oilAt least two supertankers, not under sanctions, were departing Venezuelan waters on Monday carrying crude, according to monitoring service Tankertrackers.com and shipping records from state-run company PDVSA seen by Reuters.
middleeasteye.net (2026-01-13). Trump invades Venezuela and 12 other times the US has brought about regime change
The methods deployed have ranged from propaganda campaigns, through sponsored military coups and assassinations, to invasions and occupations. Justifications have included economic interests, threats to security and bringing individuals to the US to stand trial.
givemesport.com (2026-01-13). 17,000 Fans 'Cancel World Cup Tickets Overnight'cancellations stem from boycott campaigns spreading across social media, with overseas fans citing safety concerns and discomfort with the US political climate. Posts carrying the hashtag 'BoycottWorldCup' have been circulating widely, as supporters voice their dissatisfaction with the direction of the tournament.
(2026-01-13). Venezuela: It's Much More Than Oil. dissidentvoice.org As the US openly discussed schemes to add Greenland to its list of conquered territories, it became abundantly clear that "Alternative Energy" (AltE, solar, wind, hydro power) joined fossil fuels at center stage. Corporations which pull the puppet strings of governments are well aware that oil production will cease long before none remains in the …
(2026-01-13). Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rogriguez's Meeting with China's Ambassador Lan Hu Despite US Threats. globalresearch.ca Recently, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
(2026-01-13). Faking It 'Til We Break It. dissidentvoice.org "Video showing Maduro allegedly torturing Venezuelan dissidents is going viral, with 15 million views and 81k likes already. The only problem? It is actually a scene from a movie." This tweet from journalist Alan Macleod captured just one droplet in a flood of disinformation following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. As The Guardian noted, …
(2026-01-13). Tuesday 1/13: Trump Fascism Seizes Venezuelan President,Says Going to Run Country & Threatens World. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Avenue | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-13). Stand against U.S. attack on Venezuela. cpusa.org 
Editor's note: Declaration of the all-Party meeting on the U.S. attack against Venezuela on January 7, 2026. | On January 3rd around 2 AM, the Trump administration began a surprise covert bombing and kidnapping campaign. The Venezuelan President and First Lady were abducted and taken captive in the course of which 80 people were killed We extend our deepest solidarity and condolences to the heroic people of Venezuela and Cuba for the murders of the patriots and internationalists who lost th…
(2026-01-13). Trump's plans to plunder Venezuela's oil. workers.org 
Within 24 hours of the outrageous Jan. 3 U.S. attack on Venezuela — with the kidnapping of its socialist leaders President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores on phony drug smuggling charges — President Donald Trump blurted out the truth. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump boasted: "We need . . . |
(2026-01-13). We're Always Told That Everyone In The Empire-Targeted Nation Hates Their Government. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes: ; ⚪ ‚ùñ | The regime change supporter's favorite trick is to pretend the people in the targeted country are an ideological monolith. All Iranians hate their government, all Venezuelans wanted freedom from Maduro, etc. They do this constantly. | Thing is, it requires them to dehumanize the very population they're claiming to care about. They need to pretend the people in the empire-targeted nation are these weird creatures with some kind of Pluribus-style ali…
(2026-01-13). Hundreds in Philly rally for Venezuela despite rain. workers.org 
Hundreds of activists from 32 community and political groups rallied and marched on Jan. 10 in Philadelphia, despite steady rain, to demand: "No War Against Venezuela!" "Release Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores!" and "End Sanctions!" and other threats to Venezuela's sovereignty. — Report and photo by Joe Piette |
(2026-01-13). Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez Announces Cabinet Changes, Meets With European Officials. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Coronado replaces Ricardo Molina, who had been in charge of this office since February 2025. Regarding Coronado, Rodríguez said he will continue the "supreme objective of developing ecosocialism as a fundamental strategic line of our revolut…
(2026-01-13). 'Will take years for America's credibility to recover': Matt Duss on Trump's Venezuela operation. hindustantimes.com In this episode of the Hindustan Times podcast, Matt Duss sits down with Shashank Mattoo to discuss Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela. Duss states that the intervention does real damage to America's standing on the world stage and to international law. Duss and Mattoo also discuss the impact of the intervention on Russia, China, India and the rest of the world.
(2026-01-13). Free Chantal Anicoche! End U.S. intervention from Venezuela to the Philippines! workers.org 
Resist U.S.-led War of Seattle posted the following statement on Jan. 10, 2026. On January 1, 2026, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) deployed four attack helicopters that dropped 12 bombs, followed by continuous aerial strafing for several hours, terrorizing the peasant and Indigenous Mangyan communities in Barangay Cabacao, . . . |
(2026-01-13). We're Being Lied To On A Massive Scale About Events In Venezuela. popularresistance.org On January 3, the Trump administration authorized a large-scale military invasion in Venezuela that killed one hundred people. The US bombed infrastructure in and around Caracas, and in other states, and kidnapped President Nicolas Maduro and First Combatant (aka First Lady) Cilia Flores. Outright lies are being reported in the corporate media on a massive scale to justify crimes committed by the US military and to mislead the public. Clearing the FOG speaks with activist and policy analyst Leonardo Flores. Flores addresses many of the common myths and provides the facts you need to understand that President Madu…
(2026-01-13). Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Takes London. indybay.org Venezuela Solidarity Campaign Rallied in London…
(2026-01-13). Sociedad civil cubana reitera rechazo a agresión contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
La sociedad civil cubana debatió y condenó este lunes las consecuencias para la región y el orden internacional de la agresión militar perpetrada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero en Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El panel ´La agresión imperialista a Venezuela, el rol del derecho y la región de América Latina y El Caribe como zona de paz ª analizó dichos temas en la Sala Manuel Galich, de la Casa de Las Américas. | Especialistas disertaron sobre los hechos desde distintas aristas, en especial lo relacionado con las graves violaciones que supone a…
(2026-01-13). Sociedad civil cubana reitera rechazo a agresión contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu La sociedad civil cubana debatió y condenó este lunes las consecuencias para la región y el orden internacional de la agresión militar perpetrada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos el pasado 3 de enero en Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El panel ´La agresión imperialista a Venezuela, el rol del derecho y la región de América Latina y El Caribe como zona de paz ª analizó dichos temas en la Sala Manuel Galich, de la Casa de Las Américas. | Especialistas disertaron sobre los hechos desde distintas aristas, en especial lo relacionado con las graves violaciones que supone a…
(2026-01-13). Gobierno Revolucionario informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo.
(2026-01-13). Cuba y Venezuela: Cuando el imperialismo deja de disimular. cubadebate.cu La historia tiene momentos en que el imperialismo deja de hablar en voz baja y actúa sin pudor. El escenario actual que enfrentan Venezuela y Cuba es uno de esos momentos. No se trata de una coyuntura más, ni de una escalada retórica, es una ofensiva articulada, consciente y peligrosa, que combina presión económica, cerco energético, asfixia financiera y guerra comunicacional.
(2026-01-13). U.K Defense Secretary John Healy Would like to Kidnap Putin. "I Would Take Putin into Custody" globalresearch.ca Apparently, the illegal US action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is "inspiring" the war plans of British authorities — not against Latin American countries or developing states, but against the Russian Federation. Recently, UK Defense Secretary John Healey stated that …
(2026-01-13). Cuba informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Información del Gobierno Revolucionario sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. | En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional 'José Martí', de La Habana, recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo. | Al concluir, serán trasladados por la Avenida Rancho Boyeros hasta…
(2026-01-13). Gobierno Revolucionario informa sobre homenaje póstumo a combatientes cubanos caídos en cumplimiento del deber en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este jueves 15 de enero de 2026 arribarán a la Patria los restos mortales de los 32 combatientes caídos heroicamente durante el criminal ataque perpetrado por el gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela. En ceremonia militar en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana recibirán el primer homenaje póstumo.
(2026-01-13). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Venezuela y Latinoamérica frente a la agresión y las amenazas imperiales. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Reconocidos periodistas y especialistas valorarán este marte en la Mesa Redonda los más recientes acontecimientos alrededor de Venezuela y las nuevas amenazas imperiales contra nuestra región.
(2026-01-13). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Venezuela y Latinoamérica frente a la agresión y las amenazas imperiales. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Reconocidos periodistas y especialistas valorarán este marte en la Mesa Redonda los más recientes acontecimientos alrededor de Venezuela y las nuevas amenazas imperiales contra nuestra región.
(2026-01-13). Over 6 Million Children Return to School in Venezuela (+Diplomatic Relations). orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez attended the start of the second term of the 2025-2026 school year nationwide on Monday, January 12. Over six million children returned to their academic activities around Venezuela. | During the day, Rodríguez inaugurated the state-of-the-art Pedro Camejo National School, designed for 106 students in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state. The acting president also oversaw the simultaneous inauguration of 11 other schools, bringing the total number of new and renovated school centers to 1,725 nationwide. | The acting president emphasised that, in response to recent US military…
(2026-01-13). Kitgum General Hospital Starts Offering HIV Prevention Injections to the Public. plusnews.ug 
Kitgum General Hospital has officially started offering long-acting HIV prevention injections-Lenacapavir, known as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), to members of the public as part of efforts to reduce new HIV infections in the district. Since 2022, the hospital has been conducting research on a long-acting HIV prevention drug administered as an injection once every two months. …
(2026-01-13). Disgraced NYC mayor pulls crypto 'scam' to 'fight antisemitism'. thecanary.co 
If you're unfamiliar with the disgraced New York City mayor in question, we're talking about the outgoing mayor Eric Adams. This is what Adams told the world yesterday: Amid the Times Square sideshows, Eric Adams announces his "NYC Token," a crypto coin he says will fight antisemitism. "I'm not taking a salary at this time," […] | By
(2026-01-13). Trump threatens 25% US tariffs on countries doing business with Iran. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on any trade with the US, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years. | "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. | Tariffs are paid by the US importers of goods from those countries. Iran, a member of the OPEC oil-producing group, has been heavily…
(2026-01-13). WWP letter to U.N. special rapporteur regarding human rights in Cuba. workers.org 
TO: Special Rapporteur of Unilateral Coercive Measures [Alena Douhan] FROM: Workers World Party, New York, U.S. Re: Visit to Cuba 11-14 November 2025 Date: 5 November 2025 Dear Ms. Douhan: You have sent out a Call for Input on the "negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of . . . |
(2026-01-13). JPMorgan's Credit Card Ambitions: A Stride Amid Economic Uncertainty. devdiscourse.com JPMorgan Chase experienced a decline in fourth-quarter profit, primarily due to a one-time charge associated with an agreement to assume responsibility for a credit card partnership with Apple. This strategic move aims to bolster JPMorgan's presence in the credit card sector, representing yet another strategic win for CEO Jamie Dimon.
(2026-01-13). Trump dials up risky Iran tariffs that would hit China, UAE and others: What to know. al-monitor.com Any country trading with Iran now faces a 25% tariff, per the White House, but the move is unlikely to ratchet up pressure on Tehran in the short term.
(2026-01-13). Socialist Alliance conference notes growth, plans campaigns against imperialism. socialist-alliance.org 
The 20th National Conference of the Socialist Alliance took place in Djilang/Geelong over the weekend of January 10-11.
(2026-01-13). 'UK Waiting for Us to Die'. consortiumnews.com Palestine hunger striker Kamran Ahmed told Declassified UK that his body was "twitching" uncontrollably and he fears heart failure, Phil Miller and Alex Morris report. By Phil Miller and Alex Morris Declassified UK A pro-Palestine activist on hunger strike in a London…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Sunday 2/8: ICE Out of Super Bowl Protest. indybay.org 2800 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Russian imperialism: A historical approach. links.org.au 
Zbigniew Marcin Kowalewski presents the historical characteristics of Russian imperialism.
(2026-01-13). Djokovic faces 'New Two' roadblock. tribune.com.pk 
Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park looking to roll back the apparently inexorable tide of the "Sincaraz" era and produce an Australian Open triumph that would establish him as the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. | The Serbian clinched his 24th major title at the U.S. Open in late 2023, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have since dominated the Grand Slams with a brand of fast-paced tennis that has blown their rivals off the court. | Djokovic, who will be 39 in May, is not impervious to the physical toll two decades on the tour has taken on his body, but only the most foolhardy observe…
(2026-01-13). They Want You To "Quit Demonstrating" portside.org They Want You To "Quit Demonstrating" |
(2026-01-13). Residents in Masaka Fear Displacement Amid Heightened Land Conflicts. plusnews.ug 
Residents in the rural communities of Masaka are living in fear of displacement due to escalating land conflicts that have coincided with ongoing political campaigns. The threatened residents are primarily in Katwadde Ward, Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, and their neighbours in Ssunga Ward, Bukakata Sub-County, Masaka District. According to locals, suspicious landlords are taking advantage of …
(2026-01-13). Conceptual Model of State Collapse. globalresearch.ca Summary: | A minimalist conceptual model of the state is presented in which the fundamental basis of state existence and continuity is the flux of produced resources between producers and the needed state apparatus, while contending with powerful domestic non-state actors …
(2026-01-13). White House: US Airstrikes Against Iran Are 'On the Table'. news.antiwar.com The White House said on Monday that US airstrikes against Iran are "on the table" as President Trump has continued his threats to bomb the Islamic Republic amid protests in the country. "One thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table," White House Press Secretary Karoline …
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Zabalaza for Socialism (South Africa): Another world is not only possible — it is necessary and urgent. links.org.au 
Zabalaza for Socialism — We enter a new year in a time of deep crisis and danger.
(2026-01-13). Nzimande mourns the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab. sanews.gov.za Nzimande mourns the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his deep sorrow, following the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab. | Diab served as the Vice-President of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and was the Executive Officer of the Academy from 2008 to 2018. | Diab was an Emeritus Professor in the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, where she made significant contributions as a scholar, mentor, and academic leader. | The Professor's daughter, Dr Paula Diab Bigalke, shared…
(2026-01-13). Trump's Stance on USMCA: A Push for Local Manufacturing. devdiscourse.com During a visit to a Ford Motor Co. factory in Michigan, President Donald Trump cast doubt on the significance of the USMCA trade agreement for the United States, highlighting that it primarily benefits Canada.
(2026-01-13). Selected Articles: This Is How NATO Ends, Not with Retreat but Greenland Intervention. globalresearch.ca 
By Trump's renewed fixation on Greenland cannot be dismissed as yet another rhetorical excess. Jeremy Shapiro (Research Director of …
(2026-01-13). UK student loans crisis branded 'completely insane'. thecanary.co 
Student loan debt is rising so fast that most graduates are functionally in a debt prison they will never escape from. Things have gotten so out of hand that lawyer and activist Peter Stefanovic described the situation as follows: Jeez. This is completely insane. How has this been allowed to happen? pic.twitter.com/5UF7lK9cxE — Peter Stefanovic […] | By
(2026-01-13). "Stolen from Us" : Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Black Father Killed by Off-Duty ICE Agent. democracynow.org 
Activists in Los Angeles are demanding justice for Keith Porter Jr., an African American 43-year-old father of two, who was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve. His family is demanding transparency in the investigation into his killing. "When he walked in, he brought joy," says Porter's cousin Jsané Tyler. "He always had a laugh, a joke, a smile." Community organizers have called for the arrest of the ICE officer who killed Porter, but local government officials have reportedly told activists they have no intention of investigating Porter's killer. …
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). California's Palestine Exception to 1st Amendment is Fought in Courts by Progressives. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The nationwide effort by far-right forces to quash academic freedom in the US, and legally declare any criticism of Israeli policy to be sanctionable anti-Semitism has reached a crisis point. In California of all places! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed
(2026-01-13). US President Trump slaps 25 % tariffs on Iran trade partners. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: It appears that whenever an international crisis erupts—whether in Iran or Ukraine—US President Donald Trump somehow finds an excuse to take aim at India. | Barely hours after US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor praised India as America's "most essential partner," Trump announced a fresh 25% tariff on all nations trading with crisis-stricken Iran—a decision that is expected to hit New Delhi particularly hard. India, one of Iran's top five trading partners, could now see US import duties on its goods climb to an alarming 75%. | As Iran faces its most significant anti-regime demonst…
(2026-01-13). Ronaldo shines, but Al-Nassr Vs Al-Hilal SPL match went other way. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr suffered another setback after it was defeated by Al Hilal in the SPL 25/26 Group Match played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-13). Tractor Tragedy Sparks Protests in Chirgaon. devdiscourse.com The death of a tractor driver during a sand mining operation in Chirgaon has resulted in public unrest and the launch of a murder investigation, according to local police sources.
(2026-01-13). Trita Parsi Unveils the Latest Insights on Iran-US Relations. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible donation. Posted by Joshua Scheer In a recent interview, Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute shed …
(2026-01-13). "Reality and Illusion" . Swinging on a Double Action Heinous Hinge with Demagogic Donald Trump. globalresearch.ca It is well known that people argue vociferously over U.S. politics. They have always argued, but we are now so deep into maniacal disagreements that something significant has changed.
(2026-01-13). Will Trump's Residential Investment Ban Really Make Housing More Affordable? counterpunch.org 
In a Truth Social post, US president Donald Trump says he's "immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes," and will call on Congress to legislate those steps. He promises more details in his coming address to the World Economic Forum. Absent those details, it's impossible to know if his
(2026-01-13). Abrau-Durso to Produce Wine Beverages in India. infobrics.org Russia"s Abrau-Durso Group plans to produce wine beverages in India with IndoBevs. Localized production of fruit juice-based drinks…
(2026-01-13). US billionaire donates $10K for ICE agent who killed Renee Good. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Billionaire Bill Ackman, known for being a huge supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump, donated $10K for the ICE agent who shot dead Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, the New York Post reported.Nonetheless, Ackman also said that he wanted to do the same for the family of the victim; however, he apparently missed his chance.Jonathan Ross was the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who fired "defensive shots" at Good, who is a mother of three kids, causing her death.A donation on the page created for Jonathan Ross, by those who said that he was only defending himself, accusing the woman of usin…
(2026-01-13). Labour's privatisation nightmare leaves thousands without water in Kent. thecanary.co 
Labour are overseeing yet another major failure of the private water network: 30,000 homes left without water in Kent and Sussex. South East Water company blamed bad weather and storms as though we never had that before. Real reason is lack of investment, unjustified dividends and exec pay.t.co/X7ZAqefaRM — Prem Sikka (@premnsikka) January 12, 2026 […] | By
(2026-01-13). British radio presenter exposes Graham Linehan as 'raging hypocrite'. thecanary.co 
British radio presenter Richard Bacon has called out Graham Linehan on X for reposting content that would strip U.S. women of the vote, in yet another shocking display of Western hypocrisy. Graham Linehan shares deeply suspect post In recent years, a disturbing trend has emerged in which bad actors have co-opted the language of feminism […] | By
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). 'You Cannot Change a Reality That You Cannot Name': CounterSpin interview with Kimberlé Crenshaw on anti-Blackness. fair.org 
(2026-01-13). Victory as Trump withdraws America from UN climate framework IPCC! wattsupwiththat.com Our long national nightmare of UN bureaucracies exploiting global warming as pretext for forever-increasing taxation, spending, redistribution, and control over Americans is winding down at last.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Macclesfield draw Brentford after FA Cup. tribune.com.pk 
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was handed a trip back to his old club Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round draw on Monday while non-league giant-slayers Macclesfield will welcome top-flight Brentford. | Sixth-tier Macclesfield, coached by Wayne Rooney's younger brother John, delivered the biggest upset in FA Cup history when they stunned holders Crystal Palace 2—1 at their Moss Rose ground last Saturday. | They will have to produce another huge upset against Brentford, punching above their weight in fifth in the Premier League standings. | "We said before that we would have liked to get Liverpool, Chel…
(2026-01-13). Exiled shah's son emerges as a rallying figure as Iranians protest. scmp.com Reza Pahlavi, who as a boy was groomed to be the next shah of imperial Iran but has spent nearly five decades in exile, has emerged as a rallying figure in the protests shaking the Islamic Republic. | The chant of "Pahlavi will come back!" has become a mantra for many of the protesters, while the US-based 65-year-old has urged nightly actions in video messages. | Pahlavi's prominence in the protest movement has surprised some observers.
(2026-01-13). China rejects India's objections to Shaksgam Valley projects, defends CPEC. tribune.com.pk 
China has firmly rejected India's opposition over infrastructure activity in the Shaksgam valley in Kashmir region and New Delhi's criticism of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) flagship project. | "First of all, the territory you have mentioned is part of China's territory and China's infrastructure development activities in its own territory are beyond reproach," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a question during her regular briefing on Monday. | Mao Ning said that Pakistan and China signed a border agreement and determined the border between the two countries in t…
(2026-01-13). Saturday 1/17: Fight Back Against Trump March & Rally. indybay.org Winchester Blvd. & Stevens Creek Blvd. | Santa Clara, CA…
(2026-01-13). North West Premier mourns Bishop Daniel Matebesi's passing. sanews.gov.za North West Premier mourns Bishop Daniel Matebesi's passing | North West Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi has expressed his deep sadness upon learning about the passing of Bishop Daniel Matebesi from the Independent Congregational Church of Southern Africa (ICCSA). | Bishop Matebesi passed away on Friday, 9 January 2026, at the age of 66. | The Premier described the late Bishop as a devoted servant of God and a respected leader in both the interfaith community and the broader society. | He noted that Bishop Matebesi dedicated his life to ministry, providing spiritual guidance, wisdom, and compassion to his congrega…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Thais and Cambodians speak out against the looming war. globalvoices.org 
Amid the border row, anti-war sentiments have persisted in both countriesGlobal Voices In Thailand and Cambodia, anti-war movements still prevail. This Amid the intensifying
(2026-01-13). Paris FC give PSG a 'slap in the face'. tribune.com.pk 
Paris St Germain midfielder Senny Mayulu said their shocking 1-0 defeat by Paris FC on Monday was a "slap in the face" after the defending French Cup champions were knocked out in the round of 32 by their capital rivals. | Four days after clinching their fourth consecutive French Super Cup, PSG were humbled at the Parc des Princes by Paris FC, who returned to the French top flight this season after a 46-year absence. | Adding insult to injury, it was one of their former players who delivered the killer blow, Jonathan Ikone netting the winner in the 74th minute. | "We dominated the game, but unfortunately we co…
(2026-01-13). Africa in Review 2025 — Challenges for Unity and Genuine Growth. globalresearch.ca As the United States administration stages fake "peace agreements" in the DRC while enabling the further partitioning of Somalia, Africa must continue the political trajectory towards progress and development | * | Since taking office for the second time, United States President …
(2026-01-13). US envoy Witkoff, Reza Pahlavi discussed Iran protests, Axios reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) – White House envoy Steve Witkoff over the weekend met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and a prominent voice in the fragmented opposition, to discuss the protests roiling that country, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing an unidentified senior U.S. official. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Doina Chiacu)…
(2026-01-13). Eskom at its strongest in five years. sanews.gov.za Eskom at its strongest in five years | Eskom has announced that it has entered the New Year with a "structurally stronger system" than it has in five years. | The power utility said this was the result of the implementation of the Generation Recovery Plan which commenced in April 2023. | Eskom comes into 2026 with an additional 4400 MW of capacity available than it did last year. | "The big picture through the peaks and troughs of delivering the Generation Recovery Plan is that Eskom has moved from a heavily constrained power system to an increasingly stable one, a power system that can reliably deliver 24/7, 365…
(2026-01-13). Staff at special school willing to strike over suspended union rep. thecanary.co 
Support staff at a special school have indicated that they're willing to strike over the suspension of their union rep. An indicative ballot of UNISON members at Ash Field Academy in Evington, Leicester, asked whether they'd consider industrial action. A petition alongside the ballot, which many members signed, described the suspension as "a bad-faith attack […] | By
(2026-01-13). Canada-China Relations: A Diplomatic Dance Amid US Tensions. devdiscourse.com As Mark Carney, a prominent Canadian figure, arrives in China, the Asian powerhouse sees this as an opportunity to coax Canada slightly away from its long-standing ally, the United States.
(2026-01-13). Deputy President urges matriculants to seize govt opportunities for education, employment. sanews.gov.za Deputy President urges matriculants to seize govt opportunities for education, employment | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged matriculants to utilise government-supported opportunities designed to help young people transition into higher education, skills development and employment. | "The Deputy President reaffirmed government's commitment to investing in young people and creating inclusive opportunities that enable them to participate meaningfully in the economy and society," the Deputy President's Office said in a statement. | Last night, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube announced the 2025 Na…
(2026-01-13). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). Kristi Noem Is Deploying Even More ICE Agents To Minneapolis. newsone.com 
(2026-01-13). Thailand's Tourism Ministry Targets High-potential Markets for Recovery, Including China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. infobrics.org Thailand's Tourism Ministry sets sights on growing markets like China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, focusing on tourism recovery and new strategies for 2025…
(2026-01-13). Australia captain Healy to retire after upcoming India series. tribune.com.pk 
Alyssa Healy, a mainstay of Australia's dominant women's cricket team for 15 years and latterly its captain, has announced that she will retire from the game after the upcoming multi-format series against India. | The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was part of two one-day international World Cup triumphs and six successful T20 World Cup campaigns before taking over as skipper after the retirement of Meg Lanning in late 2023. | "It's with mixed emotions that the upcoming India series will be my last for Australia," she said in a statement on Tuesday. | "I'm still passionate about playing for Australia, but I'v…
(2026-01-13). Trump fears he's 'screwed' as Supreme Court considers tariffs. thecanary.co 
The tariffs that Donald Trump introduced in 2025 have proven to be unpopular with pretty much everyone. While politicians usually get away with unpopular policies, it's harder to do so when they impact businesses. This negative impact on profit is why companies like Costco have launched lawsuits against his administration. Now, with the US Supreme […] | By
(2026-01-13). Second Russian hypersonic missile strikes western Ukraine near NATO borders. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia announced that it had deployed its advanced Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in overnight strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. The Russian Defense Ministry said the missile targeted drone production facilities and energy sites in the Lviv region near the Polish border, in retaliation for a Ukrainian drone attack on Russian territory in late December 2025.This marks only the second combat use of the nuclear-capable hypersonic weapon, following its first deployment against a factory in Dnipro in November 2024. Ukrainian officials reported th…
(2026-01-13). DWP PIP reassessments double, at the expense of new claimants. thecanary.co 
New figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the success rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has fallen. This is despite the number of reviews carried out almost doubling from this time last year. DWP scrambling to clear PIP backlog, but new claims suffer The DWP snuck the latest data […] | By
(2026-01-13). St. Paul, MN, January 19, 2026: In the Spirit of Dr., King, Keep Moving Forward! Stop ICE! Stop Endless U.S. Wars! Workers Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1ABxSnydqX/ "If you can't fly, then run; if you can't run, then walk; if you can't walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving forward". Martin Luther King Jr. This powerful message emphasizes perseverance, adaptability, and the importance of continuous progress, even when facing obstacles, by adjusting your pace but never stopping your …
(2026-01-13). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-13). Japan to provide $18.6 million grant for pediatric care in South Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
In a significant boost to Pakistan's healthcare infrastructure, the Government of Japan has committed a grant of 2.91 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $18.62 million) to enhance pediatric medical services in South Punjab. The "Exchange of Notes" and grant agreement were signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Economic Affairs by Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi. | This agreement formalises Japan's support for upgrading the Children's Hospital and Institute of Child Health (ICH) Multan, the region's largest tertiary care facility, through the provision of modern medical e…
(2026-01-13). Unite demands that Holyrood act to fix social care crisis in Scotland with this year's budget. thecanary.co 
Unite the union has issued a press statement demanding that the government address the dire state of the social care sector in Scotland. The move comes as Scottish finance secretary Shona Robinson is set to announce the country's budget for the coming year. Crucially, the union argued that pumping money and support in the sector […] | By
(2026-01-13). Class of 2025 commended for increase in pass rate. sanews.gov.za Class of 2025 commended for increase in pass rate | The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has welcomed the marginal increase in the pass rate achieved by the 2025 Grade 12 cohort, attributing the steady year-on-year improvement to the solid foundation laid by previous administrations. | While the 88% is commendable, the committee highlighted the need for a concerted effort to address the sluggish uptake and throughput in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). | "We welcome the increase, especially as it reflects the maturity of the system and work done by the department over the p…
(2026-01-13). Government welcomes removal of SA from EU high risk list. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes removal of SA from EU high risk list | The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union's list of High-risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU List). | This follows the delisting of South Africa from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist or "list of countries under increased monitoring" and the United Kingdom's list of countries in which there is a high risk for money laundering and terror financing, both of which happened on 13 October 2025. | "National Treasury notes that removal from the FATF and EU lists of high-risk jurisdictions does not mean…
(2026-01-13). Supreme Court Weighs on Transgender Athletes and State Laws. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative justices expressed sympathy for state laws prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in female sports teams. This comes amid a surge in efforts to limit transgender rights nationwide. The high court heard appeals from Idaho and West Virginia concerning their laws, which lower courts had previously struck down, siding with transgender students who argued the bans violated both the U.S. Constitution and a federal anti-discrimination law.
(2026-01-13). Headlines for January 13, 2026. democracynow.org Minnesota & Illinois Sue over "Federal Invasion" by ICE Agents, ICE Agents in Minneapolis Fire Tear Gas, Pepper Spray at Protests over Immigration Raids, Four Top DOJ Officials Resign over Decision Not to Probe ICE Killing of Renee Good, As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, Tehran Says It Is Prepared for War But Ready to Negotiate, Eight Palestinians Killed in Intense Winter Storm, Headstone Is Finally Placed for Palestinian Poet Refaat Alareer, Killed in 2023 Israeli Strike, Ex-Treasury Secretaries & Fed Chairs Criticize Criminal Probe into Jerome Powell, Sen. Mark Kelly Sues Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…
(2026-01-13). Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA's top learners look to the future. sanews.gov.za Doctors, engineers and accountants: SA's top learners look to the future | With the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results released, the 2025 class of Grade 12 is now turning focus towards the future. | In a ceremony on Wednesday evening, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced that some 88% of the more than 900 000 learners who wrote exams had passed — a record-breaking milestone for South Africa. | Earlier in the day, Gwarube hosted a breakfast for the country's top 40 learners in Johannesburg. | At the breakfast, learners expressed joy at their achievements and revealed their ambitions for t…
(2026-01-13). 'All the Walls Came Down': L.A. Fire Survivors Fight Foreclosure Demand Justice in Altadena. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By We look at All the Walls Came Down, a new short documentary directed by filmmaker Ondi Timoner that looks back at the devastating 2025 fires in Los Angeles, which destroyed Timoner's home and left…
(2026-01-13). Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Stands Firm on PoK Claims Amid Sino-Pak Deals. devdiscourse.com Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta has strongly opposed China's claim over the Shaksgam valley, insisting that the entire Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region is sovereign Indian territory. Gupta declared that India, a far stronger nation today, would not tolerate any expansionist attempts by China, referencing the China's infrastructure projects that India sees as threats.
(2026-01-13). UN chief warns he could refer Israel to world court over action against UN Palestinian refugee agency. al-monitor.com By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, Jan 13 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israel in a letter that he could refer the country to the International Court of Justice if it does not repeal laws targeting U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA and return seized assets and property.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Renee Good and the Spirit of Resistance. counterpunch.org He's taught in his school from the start by the rule That the laws are with him to protect his white skin To keep up his hate so he never thinks straight 'Bout the shape that he's in—but it ain't him to blame He's only a pawn in their game. —Bob Dylan ICE agent Jonathan
(2026-01-13). US may lose its voting right in United Nations. ummid.com The United States (USA) is at the risk of losing its voting right in the United Nations (UN) because of non-payment of its dues.
(2026-01-13). Uganda Railways to Purchase Diesel Electric Locomotives. plusnews.ug The Uganda Railways Corporation is in the process of purchasing 10 new Diesel Electric Locomotives, as the long-awaited Tororo-Gulu line works nears completion, as part of the several plans. These and other ongoing projects by the corporation are part of the railway rehabilitation project, with the African Development Bank funding the Kampala-Malaba Meter Gauge Railway …
(2026-01-13). "In my opinion, these dramas have empowered women," Samina Ahmad on saas-bahu dramas. tribune.com.pk 
Actress Samina Ahmad recently appeared on Bushra Ansari's daughter, Nariman Ansari's show, BeyGhum Begums, where she spoke about the realities and benefits of saas-bahu dramas that she has seen manifest in the industry. | Samina Ahmad, a veteran who has been part of the Pakistani film industry since the 60s has played diverse characters throughout her career. From the role of the downtrodden daughter-in-law in Waris to the role of the matriarchal mother-in-law in Sangat, she has played a variety of archetypes of female characters depicted on-screen. | This, along with her knowledge of the industry since its ea…
(2026-01-13). 'She could have been any of us': Faith leaders mourn Renee Good in Minneapolis. anabaptistworld.org On the morning of Jan. 9, dozens of mourners and faith leaders gathered at the same intersection for an impromptu memorial — one of multiple in the area — for Renee Good, who died on January 7.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says is on its. al-monitor.com By Elwely Elwelly and Bo EricksonDUBAI/DETROIT, Jan 13 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years."Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!… HELP IS ON ITS WAY," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, adding he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the "senseless killing" of protesters stopped.
(2026-01-13). Navigating the Australian tax system as a new arrival. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-13). Owaisi Challenges Doval's Historical Claims Amid Election Campaign. devdiscourse.com AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has taken issue with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's recent remarks, challenging India's youth to 'avenge history.' Owaisi argued that Doval's understanding of history lacks depth.
(2026-01-13). 'Masterclass In Poor Governance': What Was The Board's Role In The End Of Adelaide Writers Week? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This afternoon, Adelaide Writers Week was cancelled for 2026 less than a week after Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah was disinvited by the Adelaide …
(2026-01-13). How Kherson Became a Live Testing Ground for Drone Defence Against Russia's 'Human Safari' of Ukrainians. bylinetimes.com 
(2026-01-13). Fundraiser for killer ICE agent describes local mayor as 'Jewish traitor'. thecanary.co 
On 7 January, an agent of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. One of the most disturbing things to happen since the killing is the creation of a fundraiser for the man responsible. As if that wasn't bad enough, people have highlighted that the fundraiser weirdly drew attention to the Jewishness of […] | By
(2026-01-13). Trump's Persecution of Jerome Powell and Political Opponents Must End. counterpunch.org 
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is a conservative Republican. I voted against his nomination based on policy disagreements. In a democracy, debate and disagreement are normal. But Donald Trump does not "disagree" with his opponents. In his pursuit of absolute power, he attempts to destroy anyone who stands in his way. He is actively prosecuting
(2026-01-13). UN envoy in Cairo for talks as Sudan war tops 1,000 days: What to know. al-monitor.com UN-led efforts to end Sudan's war have stalled, with fighting continuing and negotiations making little headway.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Australian Open short on genuine contenders. tribune.com.pk 
The Australian Open may crown Jannik Sinner champion for a third straight year or hand Carlos Alcaraz a career Grand Slam, but lurking in the shadows are a handful of players grappling with harsh truths about their title chances at Melbourne Park. | Novak Djokovic's quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title appears a long shot, with the Serb still searching for one more major title that would establish him as the most successful Grand Slam champion of all time. | At 38, Djokovic is in the twilight of his career and has had to watch Sinner and Alcaraz gobble up the Grand Slam titles between them f…
(2026-01-13). Iran govt stages mass rallies in wake of protests. geo.tv 
Iranians attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026. — Reuters Araghchi says Iran not seeking war but fully prepared for it.Iran fighting a "four-front war", says Bagher Ghalibaf.Ghalibaf warns of "unforgettable lesson" if Iran attacked.
(2026-01-13). Teams worth billions, Tea worth millions. tribune.com.pk 
People say the affairs of the PSL are in bad shape, that it's not being run properly, that things have gone this way and that. | You may have seen Ali Tareen posting fiery statements on social media in recent days. Some might even agree with him. But based on what little knowledge I have about the PSL, I knew that what he was saying wasn't entirely true. Of course, there's always room for structural improvement, but even so, the PSL remains Pakistan cricket's biggest product one that earns the PCB billions of rupees every year. | Before the new franchise valuations, all teams except Multan Sultans had already…
(2026-01-13). Liverpool make hard work of 4-1 win. tribune.com.pk 
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stunner and gave away a howler as Liverpool beat third-tier Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a home FA Cup fourth round clash with Premier League rivals Brighton & Hove Albion. | The Hungarian opened Liverpool's account with a long-range screamer in the ninth minute after Barnsley's Davis Keillor-Dunn had bounced a header off the home upright inside the first 30 seconds. | Right back Jeremie Frimpong, on his FA Cup debut, unleashed a tremendous left-footed effort in the 36th to put Liverpool 2-0 up at a chilly Anfield. | Szoboszlai then veered from the sublime to the ridiculous in a…
(2026-01-13). U.S. defense bill calls for automatic draft registration. anabaptistworld.org The Selective Service System has been instructed to make military draft registration automatic.
(2026-01-13). Punjab-origin youth shot dead in Canada's Abbotsford, gang rivalry suspected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Punjabi youth of Canadian origin, hailing from Sudhar village in Ludhiana, was shot dead in West Abbotsford on Friday, reportedly as part of a continuing gang feud among drug traffickers in British Columbia. | Abbotsford's Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) had previously confirmed that the killing was gang-related but had not disclosed the victim's identity. He has now been identified as 28-year-old Navpreet Singh Dhaliwal. Gangster Dony Bal—who has earlier claimed responsibility for the killings of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachaur and Sarpanch Jarmal Singh—has allegedly t…
(2026-01-13). US-India Talks: Strengthening Partnership in Trade and Energy. devdiscourse.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in crucial discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, centered on bolstering cooperation in significant sectors such as trade, nuclear energy, and defense. Both parties emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and collaboration in these critical areas.
(2026-01-13). Why the US will fail to use Taiwan to counter China. scmp.com Last month, the United States announced its decision to sell advanced weapons amounting to US$11.1 billion to China's Taiwan region. The authorisation of the largest ever arms package to Taiwan since China and the US established diplomatic relations has seriously violated the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, severely undermined Chinese sovereignty and security interests, gravely interfered in China's internal affairs and sent the wrong signals to "Taiwan…
(2026-01-13). International Tricontinental Congress begins in Havana. radiohc.cu The International Congress "60 Years After the Tricontinental: Context, Impact, Legacy, and Future" began Monday in the Cuban capital with the participation of more than 200 academics representing 27 countries. | The event, hosted by the University of Havana (UH) for three days, includes 43 planned conferences and discussions, in which topics related to anti-imperialism, South-South solidarity, and the emergence of movements such as the Non-Aligned Movement will be debated. | "From the Aula Magna of the UH, which has witnessed numerous events, we condemn the aggression of the U.S. government against the Bolivaria…
(2026-01-13). Banderism and Mazepism: The war against Orthodoxy in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Kiev regime seeks to eradicate Russia's historical faith. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) conti…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). After one year of Trump, is anything left of the American Climate Corps? grist.org 
(2026-01-13). UAE passenger rail to link major cities, remote regions from 2026. geo.tv 
(2026-01-13). Iran's liquid fuel missile design backfires amid protests? Israel celebrates after 12-Day war shock. hindustantimes.com Former Israeli Navy chief Eliezer Marom framed Iran's internal unrest as a potential constraint on Tehran's ability to deploy liquid‚Äëfuel missiles and project power against Israel and U.S. bases, while warning that any regime change could bring chaos rather than guaranteed democracy. He also cautioned that a post‚Äëcollapse Iran might resemble Syria, stressed Israel's resolve to prevent hostile "monsters" on its borders, and linked current events to a wider global struggle over oil and tanker seizures.
(2026-01-13). Making Imperialism Great Again? strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It did not take long for President Trump to change the reason for sending the US mili…
(2026-01-13). Four peace committee members, including father and son, killed in Bannu attack. tribune.com.pk 
Four members of a local Aman (peace) Committee, including a father and his son, were killed on Tuesday when unknown armed men opened fire on their vehicle in the Gulbuddin Landik area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Bannu district, police said. | Police said the attackers targeted the committee members while they were travelling. The gunfire shattered the vehicle's windows and killed all four occupants on the spot. | A large contingent of police rushed to the area after receiving information, secured the scene, collected evidence and launched an investigation. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.
(2026-01-13). Pakistan, UAE agree on pre-immigration clearance to ease travel. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to introduce a pre-immigration clearance system that will allow passengers to complete immigration formalities before departure, enabling them to bypass lengthy procedures on arrival at UAE airports. | The decision was taken during a meeting between a UAE delegation led by Director General of Customs and Port Security Ahmed bin Lahij Al Falasi and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. The talks focused on bilateral relations, cooperation and simplifying travel and immigration processes. | Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry and Federal Secretary…
(2026-01-13). Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid said on Monday coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa. | After losing the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday the club decided to part ways with the Basque coach, in charge for less than eight months, and immediately appointed former Madrid player Arbeloa who was coaching the reserve side. | "Real Madrid announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to bring his tenure as first-team coach to an end," said Los Blancos in a statement. | In a separate statement Madrid then announced A…
(2026-01-13). Google Removes AI Answers That Pose Health Risks. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | By Alimat Aliyeva | Google has removed certain responses generated by its AI Reviews | feature after an investigation by The Guardian revealed that some | answers contained incorrect …
(2026-01-13). Sultana says it's for Iranian people to 'decide their future'. thecanary.co 
Zarah Sultana has spoken about the huge wave of anti-government protests in Iran. The demonstrations were originally over severe economic hardship and frustration with political repression. However, they quickly broadened into widespread opposition to the current leadership. The Iranian government's response has been highly repressive, with heavy force, mass arrests, and a communications blackout. As […] | By
(2026-01-13). Hesston rescues an irreplaceable flock. anabaptistworld.org While the restoration of Hesston College's J.D. Charles Hall of Science and Arts moved ahead after a May 9 fire, the fate of feathered friends in the building remained uncertain.
(2026-01-13). Festival of Cowardice: The Cancellation of Randa Abdel-Fattah. dissidentvoice.org 
Boards of directors are a funny bunch. Often lacking expertise, claiming knowledge they do not have and insight that never illuminates, its members can make the cockup the stuff of legend. Instead of minding their own business and leaving the Adelaide Writers' Week to take place without incident as part of the 2026 Adelaide Festival, …
(2026-01-13). NA seeks probe into offloading of passengers at airports. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's National Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution calling on the government to investigate the offloading of passengers with valid travel documents at airports across the country. | The resolution was moved by Pakistan Peoples Party lawmaker Agha Rafiullah, who pointed to a growing number of incidents in which travellers were denied boarding despite holding valid tickets and identification. | It urges the government to carry out a thorough inquiry into such cases and introduce administrative reforms to ensure transparency, accountability and the protection of passenger rights. The resolut…
(2026-01-13). Gemma Collins calling on MPs to vote against new animal testing plans. thecanary.co 
Gemma Collins is calling on MPs to vote against a law change which would make it illegal to even plan a protest at any animal testing facility. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gemma Clair Collins (@gemmacollins) As the Canary previously reported, the Government can restrict protests around "Key National […] | By
(2026-01-13). This Is The Playbook The Iranian Regime Uses To Crack Down On Protests But Will It Work This Time? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In late December, Tehran's bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran's theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency.These protests quickly spread …
(2026-01-13). Minnesota, Illinois Sue Trump Officials Over ICE. consortiumnews.com The two states are filing federal suits against operations in which, the Illinois attorney general says, immigration agents "have acted as occupiers rather than officers of the law." By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams Illinois and Minnesota, along with targeted cities…
(2026-01-13). Wauwatosa East High School Students Walk Out to Protest ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
January 12, 2026 Wauwatosa East senior Fallon Cortwright helped organize the walkout, after hearing the idea from other seniors. "It's really great to see that everyone came out, and they made signs and they were chanting and the energy was up. So it was really great to hear," Cortright told reporters. Cortright said the goal …
(2026-01-13). Morris Brown Removes President Who Helped Rebuild College After Crisis. capitalbnews.org 
Kevin E. James, president of Morris Brown College, was fired by the school's board of trustees on Monday in a move that James described as "deeply concerning." "Dr. James has played a meaningful role in guiding the institution through critical seasons of growth, resilience, and transformation," the college said in a statement Monday. The former …
(2026-01-13). A major agreement to protect the Amazon is falling apart after 20 years. grist.org 
Nearly 20 years ago, a Brazilian lobbying group for soy trading and processing companies signed onto a historic conservation deal known as the Amazon soy moratorium. The voluntary agreement prohibits members from buying soybeans grown on lands deforested after July 2008. Proponents of the deal say that it has been highly effective at protecting forest land without impeding soy production over the last two decades. Under the moratorium, growing soy on other lands — like those cleared before 2008, or pasture or savannah lands — is still fair game, and reports indicate that production on such lands in…
(2026-01-13). Patrick Lawrence: Imperial Boomerang. scheerpost.com South Minneapolis on Jan. 7, where city officials confirmed an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good. (Chad Davis/Flickr/ Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 4.0) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Patrick Lawrence / The murder-in-b…
(2026-01-13). Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to India since return to power. tribune.com.pk 
Afghanistan's Taliban government has appointed their first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading its embassy in Delhi. | India has not officially recognised the Taliban government, but the move signals a deepening engagement, with New Delhi seeking to exploit divisions between Islamabad and Kabul. | Noor Ahmad Noor, a Taliban foreign ministry official, assumed responsibility as charge d'affaires and has already held meetings with Indian officials, the embassy said in a statement. | "Both sides emphasised the importance of strengthening Afghanistan—India r…
(2026-01-13). Fed Leadership: Independence under Pressure. devdiscourse.com As President Donald Trump outlines clear expectations for his next choice as Federal Reserve chair, current central bankers remain hopeful that the new appointee will adhere to the Fed's mission. New York Fed President John Williams expressed confidence that the chosen leader will understand the gravity of their responsibilities.
(2026-01-13). Green Party picks up another councillor, making it the joint second largest group on Oxford city council. thecanary.co Previously independent Oxford city councillor Edward Mundy has joined the Green Party. Mundy first won election as a Labour Councillor in Holywell ward in 2021. He retained his seat in 2022. In October 2023, alongside nine other councillors in Oxford, he left the Labour Party. This was due to Keir Starmer saying that Israel had […] | By
(2026-01-13). As deepfake fight intensifies, Elon Musk reposts 'cosplay British Hitler'. thecanary.co 
Governments around the world are threatening to censor Elon Musk's X/Twitter platform. While some are claiming this is a 'free speech' issue, the actual cause is that Grok — Musk's AI — is producing deepfake images of women and children (with the latter counting as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)). Any reasonable person understands that […] | By
(2026-01-13). US will take strong if Iran hangs protesters, Trump tells CBS News. al-monitor.com Jan 13 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States would take "very strong action" if the Iranian government starts hanging protesters, but did not elaborate on what those actions would be."I haven't heard about the hanging. If they hang them, you're going to see some things… We will take very strong action if they do such a thing," Trump told CBS News in an interview. (Reporting by Bhargav Acharya in Toronto;)…
(2026-01-13). Ex-Presidents and Democratic Leaders Silent on the Impeachment of Donald Trump. counterpunch.org 
The staggering cowardliness by four ex-Presidents vis-à -vis Tyrant Trump's wrecking of America cannot escape history's verdict. However, there is still an opportunity for vigorous redemption by George W. Bush — whose life-saving AIDS Medicine Program in Africa was shut down by Trump — Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, if they have any self-respect
(2026-01-13). Western media whitewashes deadly riots in Iran, relying on US govt-funded regime change NGOs. thegrayzone.com As deadly riots burn Iranian cities, Western media ignores the shocking wave of violence, turning instead to US government-funded NGOs for data. The one-sided portrayal has helped push Trump to the brink of authorizing renewed US attacks. Western media has ignored a growing trove of video evidence showing terrorist tactics deployed across Iran by protesters described by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch as "largely peaceful." Recent videos published both by Iranian state media and anti-government forces reveal public lynchings …
(2026-01-13). Trump's pernicious military legacy. strategic-culture.su By Michael KLARE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | From the Forever Wars to the Cataclysmic Wars | In the military realm, Donald Tr…
(2026-01-13). Activist exonerated in major victory after Hindutva riot conviction overturned. geo.tv 
Majid Freeman outside the court with his Hindu witness Ajay Nagla. — 'Devon Winters'
(2026-01-13). Vidarbha's Dominant Display Secures Semi-Final Spot in Vijay Hazare Trophy. devdiscourse.com Vidarbha's stellar performance on Tuesday ensured their place in the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Delhi by a convincing 76-run margin.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). CloudSEK Secures USD 10 Million Boost: A New Era for Indian Cybersecurity. devdiscourse.com Indian cybersecurity company CloudSEK announced a significant financial milestone Tuesday, securing USD 10 million (around Rs 90 crore) from Connecticut Innovations, the venture capital arm of the State of Connecticut.
(2026-01-13). 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…
(2026-01-13). Kidnappers clash with police in DI Khan; civilian injured. tribune.com.pk 
Armed individuals on Tuesday carried out a looting and kidnapping operation near the Kachhi Canal bridge in the Paharpur area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan district, triggering an exchange of fire with police, officials said. | District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada said the assailants abducted a person and fled the scene after the shootout. During the exchange of fire, an employee of a private cement factory, identified as Amjad, was injured, he added. | The DPO said it could not be stated with certainty whether the abducted person was a contractor of the cement factory. He said polic…
(2026-01-13). UK's Ofcom launches investigation on X over explicit Grok AI trend. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ofcom, the UK's independent media regulator has launched an investigation on Musk's X, after users used the platform's AI companion, Grok to generate explicit deepfake images of women and children. According to Sky News, the investigation was launched under the Online Safety Act with Ofcom stating that it contacted the social media platform on Monday and set a deadline for Friday for X to "explain what steps it has taken to comply with its duties to protect its users in the UK."Ofcom took to X and wrote, " We've opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act, to determine whether it h…
(2026-01-13). Saturday 1/17: Meetup: 13 Years of Activism For Animals! indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-13). Adelaide writers' festival cancelled after almost all writers pull out over banned Palestinian. thecanary.co 
The 2026 Adelaide Writers' Week has been cancelled entirely. That's because so many writers have pulled out over the festival's decision to bar a Palestinian-Australian writer from participating. The festival withdrew its invitation last week to author and lawyer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah because it claimed that allowing her to take part would be "culturally insensitive" […] | By
(2026-01-13). KEAM 2026 application underway, Last date January 31. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has started through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in from January 05, 2026 receiving Online Application for KEAM 2026.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Bruised, not broken: Iran's regime shows no deep structural cracks — yet. al-monitor.com One of the clearest indicators of regime vulnerability — namely defections among the elite or military positions — has not materialized yet.
(2026-01-13). Oxford Insights Determines Georgia's AI Readiness Level. menafn.com (MENAFN – Trend News Agency) | BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 13. The Oxford | Insights international think tank has published a new index of | governments' readiness around the world to adopt …
(2026-01-13). Minnesota Should Charge ICE Agent With Murder. consortiumnews.com Marjorie Cohn sizes up the legal considerations surrounding Jonathan Ross' fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. By Marjorie Cohn Special to Consortium News On Jan. 7, less than a mile from where George Floyd was murdered nearly six years ago,…
(2026-01-13). Japan launches first deep-sea rare earth mining trial to cut reliance on China. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Japan launched the world's first deep-sea rare earth mining trial, marking a strategic move to secure critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China. The month-long operation involves the research vessel Chikyu extracting mineral-rich seabed mud from depths of about 6,000 meters near Minamitori Island in the Pacific Ocean. The project is led by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology and is aimed at developing domestic sources of rare earth elements (REEs) vital for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and defense technologies.The trial comes amid rising economic and geopo…
(2026-01-13). In The Pay Of Park Foundation Revisited: How Park Foundation Funded Media In 2024 (1). indybay.org The various media outlets funded by The Park Foundation generally haven't been providing their readers, listeners, or viewers with much historical information about the Park Foundation's historical origins or its 21st-century historical role in U.S. political history.
(2026-01-13). Former South Korean President Faces Death Penalty Over Martial Law Imposition. devdiscourse.com An independent counsel has requested the death sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing rebellion charges related to his imposition of martial law in December 2024. Yoon, who was removed from office in April, is currently in jail facing eight trials for crimes during his presidency.
(2026-01-13). Trump Declares 25% Tariff on Any Country Doing Business With Iran. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Monday announced that he would be imposing a 25% tariff on any country that does business with Iran, which, if enforced, could add to the economic pain among Iranians that sparked large-scale protests inside the country. "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff …
(2026-01-13). How a Bird Flu Outbreak Wiped Out a Generation of Seals in Patagonia and What It Means for Wildlife Conservation. counterpunch.org 
In the spring of 2023, we returned to Península Valdés, a rugged coastal region in Argentine Patagonia, expecting to witness the familiar sights and sounds of southern elephant seals during their breeding season. These massive marine mammals, with males weighing up to 4,000 kilograms, gather in large colonies on the beaches to give birth, nurse
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Friday 1/23: Free Zoe Rally at UC Berkeley. indybay.org 55 Sather Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-01-13). Villaclareñas honraron a Celia Sánchez en el aniversario 46 de su partida física. radiohc.cu 
Celia Sánchez Manduley es alma y luz. Sigue siendo inspiración para las mujeres de hoy y del mañana que siempre tendrán que recurrir a su legado para hacer obras nobles y de amor por el pueblo, aún en los momentos más difíciles. | Con esos sentimientos, un grupo de villaclareñas acudieron a rendir tributo a la Heroína de la Sierra y el llano, en el aniversario 46 de su partida física. | En el homenaje, realizado en el Consejo Popular Santa Catalina, de Santa Clara, donde se mezclaron varias generaciones, se depositó una ofrenda floral ante la tarja erigida a la flor más autóctona de la Revolución. | Marta Beatriz…
(2026-01-13). Díaz-Canel: Cuba dispuesta al diálogo con EEUU, pero ahora no existen conversaciones. radiohc.cu El primer secretario de Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este lunes que su país siempre ha tenido la disposición de sostener un diálogo serio y responsable con los distintos gobiernos estadounidenses, pero por ahora sólo existen contactos técnicos en el ámbito migratorio. | El mandatario hizo las declaraciones en su cuenta de X, a raíz de afirmaciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre un presunto contacto con las autoridades de Cuba, algo que la prensa de la isla ya había calificado de especulaciones. | Díaz-Canel señaló que la di…
(2026-01-13). Trump anuncia arancel del 25 por ciento a "cualquier país que realice negocios" con Irán. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, advirtió este lunes en su cuenta en Truth Social que "cualquier país que haga negocios con la República Islámica de Irán pagará un arancel del 25 por ciento sobre todos los negocios" que tenga con EE.UU. La orden es definitiva y tiene vigencia inmediata, en medio de protestas que sacuden al país persa.
(2026-01-13). Díaz-Canel: Cuba dispuesta al diálogo con EEUU, pero ahora no existen conversaciones. radiohc.cu El primer secretario de Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este lunes que su país siempre ha tenido la disposición de sostener un diálogo serio y responsable con los distintos gobiernos estadounidenses, pero por ahora sólo existen contactos técnicos en el ámbito migratorio. | El mandatario hizo las declaraciones en su cuenta de X, a raíz de afirmaciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre un presunto contacto con las autoridades de Cuba, algo que la prensa de la isla ya había calificado de especulaciones. | Díaz-Canel señaló que la di…
(2026-01-13). Accidente en provincia cubana de Holguín deja seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados. radiohc.cu 
Un accidente masivo de tránsito con saldo de seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados ocurrió en horas de la tarde de este lunes en la carretera Moa-Baracoa, en el este de la oriental provincia cubana de Holguín. | Según información de Camilo Velazco Petittón, director de la emisora local La Voz del Níquel, el hecho tuvo lugar en las inmediaciones de la fábrica Ernesto Che Guevara al impactar una camioneta contra un triciclo. | Los lesionados son Sandro Medina Oliveros, de 52 años; Yanet Rodríguez Reyes, de 49, residente en Punta Gorda Arriba; Omar Breffe Blanco, de 58; Lissette Suárez Lobaina, de 29, vecina de Quemado…
(2026-01-13). Generalidades de la Ley de protección al patrimonio cultural y al patrimonio natural en Cuba (II). cubadebate.cu El patrimonio no es solo un asunto exclusivo de especialistas, museos o comisiones técnicas. Es, por mandato legal, un derecho cultural, un deber del Estado y una responsabilidad compartida de la sociedad. La Ley que regula el Patrimonio Cultural y el Patrimonio Natural en Cuba no se limita a ordenar categorías, sino que construye una visión jurídica de la identidad nacional y la conecta con la vida cotidiana, el territorio y el futuro.
(2026-01-13). Accidente en provincia cubana de Holguín deja seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados. radiohc.cu Un accidente masivo de tránsito con saldo de seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados ocurrió en horas de la tarde de este lunes en la carretera Moa-Baracoa, en el este de la oriental provincia cubana de Holguín. | Según información de Camilo Velazco Petittón, director de la emisora local La Voz del Níquel, el hecho tuvo lugar en las inmediaciones de la fábrica Ernesto Che Guevara al impactar una camioneta contra un triciclo. | Los lesionados son Sandro Medina Oliveros, de 52 años; Yanet Rodríguez Reyes, de 49, residente en Punta Gorda Arriba; Omar Breffe Blanco, de 58; Lissette Suárez Lobaina, de 29, vecina de Quemado…
(2026-01-13). Seis fallecidos y cinco lesionados deja accidente de tránsito en carretera de Moa. cubadebate.cu Un accidente de tránsito se registró en la tarde de este lunes en el municipio de Moa, provincia de Holguín, con un saldo preliminar de seis personas fallecidas y cinco lesionadas. El siniestro ocurrió aproximadamente a las 4: 00 p.m. en la carretera a Baracoa, en el tramo que conduce hacia la fábrica Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara.
(2026-01-13). Cienfuegos primer lugar de Cuba en Programa del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia creado por Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Los resultados y la estabilidad lograda por Cienfuegos al cierre del 2025 recibieron el reconocimiento de la Dirección Nacional de Atención Primaria de Salud, colocando a la provincia en el primer lugar de Cuba en ocasión del Aniversario 42 de creado el Programa del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia, por el Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz. | Aquí está la reorganización del Sistema de Atención Primaria, con una cobertura médica por encima del 95 por ciento en los consultorios del Médico y la Enfermera de la Familia y el completamiento de profesionales de la enfermería en dichas instituciones, abriendo sus p…
(2026-01-13). Nicaragua y Cuba fortalecerán lazos deportivos. radiohc.cu Las selecciones nacionales de béisbol de Nicaragua y Cuba disputarán, en Managua, la capital de ese país centroamericano, varios partidos amistosos como parte de su preparación con vistas al próximo Clásico Mundial. | Según el portal web El 19, el equipo pinolero estará dirigido en estos compromisos por el experimentado manager estadounidense Dusty Baker, lo cual añade un atractivo adicional a la serie. | Además de los encuentros programados, la selección cubana desarrollará parte de su campamento de entrenamiento en territorio nicaragàºense, iniciativa que contribuirá a fortalecer los lazos deportivos entre…
(2026-01-13). Presidenta de México conversa con Trump sobre seguridad con respeto a soberanías. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum informó este lunes que sostuvo una muy buena conversación con su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, acerca de temas como la seguridad con respeto a las soberanías.Hablamos de distintos temas, incluyendo la seguridad con respeto a nuestras soberanías, la disminución del tráfico de drogas, el comercio y las inversiones", afirmó. | En un mensaje a través de su cuenta en la red social X, la jefa del Ejecutivo recalcó que la colaboración y la cooperación en un marco de respeto mutuo siempre dan resultados. | Sheinbaum mencionó el viernes pasado la posibilidad de hablar…
(2026-01-13). Serie Nacional de Béisbol: Villa Clara sigue en la pelea por la clasificación. cubadebate.cu El estadio Augusto César Sandino será desde el final de la mañana un coliseo de tensión. Villa Clara no tiene margen: cada out pesa como bola de hierro y cada error puede ser definitivo. Los Toros de Camagàºey llegan sin urgencias clasificatorias y con deudas de entrenamiento, pero con la peligrosa libertad del que nada arriesga.
(2026-01-13). Nicaragua y Cuba fortalecerán lazos deportivos. radiohc.cu Las selecciones nacionales de béisbol de Nicaragua y Cuba disputarán, en Managua, la capital de ese país centroamericano, varios partidos amistosos como parte de su preparación con vistas al próximo Clásico Mundial. | Según el portal web El 19, el equipo pinolero estará dirigido en estos compromisos por el experimentado manager estadounidense Dusty Baker, lo cual añade un atractivo adicional a la serie. | Además de los encuentros programados, la selección cubana desarrollará parte de su campamento de entrenamiento en territorio nicaragàºense, iniciativa que contribuirá a fortalecer los lazos deportivos entre…
(2026-01-13). Presidenta de México conversa con Trump sobre seguridad con respeto a soberanías. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum informó este lunes que sostuvo una muy buena conversación con su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, acerca de temas como la seguridad con respeto a las soberanías.Hablamos de distintos temas, incluyendo la seguridad con respeto a nuestras soberanías, la disminución del tráfico de drogas, el comercio y las inversiones", afirmó. | En un mensaje a través de su cuenta en la red social X, la jefa del Ejecutivo recalcó que la colaboración y la cooperación en un marco de respeto mutuo siempre dan resultados. | Sheinbaum mencionó el viernes pasado la posibilidad de hablar…
(2026-01-13). Lázaro y la foto de Fidel. cubadebate.cu Lo conocí en las aulas del Colegio de Defensa Nacional. El coronel Lázaro, un hombre de humildad tan natural que ocultaba, sin pretenderlo, el peso de sus misiones y el acero de su compromiso. Su risa era franca, su camaradería, un regalo. Rápidamente se ganó el cariño de todos. Al final del curso, regaló sus compañeros una foto del Comandante en Jefe.
(2026-01-13). Datys inaugura D' TECH 2025: Un laboratorio para financiar y validar proyectos innovadores cubanos. cubadebate.cu La Habana acoge, este martes y miércoles en el Palacio de las Convenciones, el evento D' TECH, bajo el lema "TecnologIA al alcance de todos". Organizado por la empresa Datys, especializada en ofrecer soluciones propias de alta tecnología y en el desarrollo de aplicaciones informáticas para la informatización de la sociedad, el foro se erige como un espacio clave para impulsar la innovación y la cooperación en el sector.
(2026-01-13). Ojo de Agua: Cuando la ficción pierde el rumbo frente a la ciencia. cubadebate.cu La telenovela Ojo de Agua ha apostado por colocar en el centro de su relato uno de los temas más sensibles y estratégicos para el presente y el futuro de Cuba: la vulnerabilidad de los asentamientos costeros frente al cambio climático. Sin embargo, lo que podía convertirse en una oportunidad para acercar al público a una problemática real, compleja y de enorme impacto social, ha terminado revelando un preocupante déficit de asesoramiento técnico y de rigor conceptual.
(2026-01-13). Llamas que dieron a luz a una Patria: Bayamo. radiohc.cu El aroma de Bayamo, en aquel enero de 1869, no era el del café recién colado ni el de la masa de cazabe tostándose en las brasas. Era el olor a futuro. Un futuro que, habría de construirse desde las cenizas. | La ciudad, joya de la aristocracia oriental, dormitaba aún en la ilusión de una normalidad que ya se había quebrado. Sus calles empedradas, sus casonas de techos altos y ventanales amplios, sus almacenes, eran el testimonio de una prosperidad que estaba a punto de convertirse en historia. | La noticia corrió como un reguero de pólvora antes que el fuego mismo. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, el Padre de la Patri…
(2026-01-13). Ojo de Agua: Cuando la ficción pierde el rumbo frente a la ciencia. cubadebate.cu La telenovela Ojo de Agua ha apostado por colocar en el centro de su relato uno de los temas más sensibles y estratégicos para el presente y el futuro de Cuba: la vulnerabilidad de los asentamientos costeros frente al cambio climático. Sin embargo, lo que podía convertirse en una oportunidad para acercar al público a una problemática real, compleja y de enorme impacto social, ha terminado revelando un preocupante déficit de asesoramiento técnico y de rigor conceptual.
(2026-01-13). Centro Fidel Castro recibió alrededor de 280 mil visitantes desde su creación. cubadebate.cu Una cifra cercana a las 280 mil personas de más de 176 países visitó el Centro Fidel Castro desde su inauguración en esta capital hace solo cuatro años. La cantidad de extranjeros que lo hicieron en ese período es de 42 mil 289, informó la dirección de la institución, la única que en el país que lleva el nombre del máximo líder de la Revolución Cubana.
(2026-01-13). Thursday 1/15: Thursday Human Billboard for Palestine. indybay.org üìç El Cerrito Plaza San Pablo Ave and Carlson, in front of Daiso üï∞…
(2026-01-13). As Altadena's Trees Fell, So Did the Roots of a Black LA Neighborhood. capitalbnews.org 
Photos by Grace Mahoney This story was published in partnership with High Country News. Altadena used to disappear under the trees. Adonis Jones' neighborhood was once defined by thick oaks and pines, their canopy guarding winding trails where Black cowboys rode, shaping his childhood memories. Now, standing on the bare site of his future master …
(2026-01-13). US revokes more than 100,000 visas since Trump's return to office. aljazeera.com The US State Department says visa revocations have more than doubled as Trump continues his immigration crackdown.
(2026-01-13). US faces war crime allegation for 'disguising' aircraft in drug boat attack. aljazeera.com The New York Times says US allegedly painted its military aircraft like a civilian plane to conduct a September strike.
(2026-01-13). Australian writers' festival cancelled after Palestinian author axed. aljazeera.com Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled following wave of speaker withdrawals and board resignations.
(2026-01-13). RSF drone attack kills 27 in southeast Sudan: Report. aljazeera.com Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacks an army base in the southeastern city of Sinja with drones.
(2026-01-13). Japan's new PM Takaichi eyes parliament dissolution for snap polls: Report. aljazeera.com Country's first female prime minister hopes a bigger majority will help her implement her political and fiscal agenda.
(2026-01-13). Iran since 1979: A timeline of crises. aljazeera.com From a hostage crisis, a years-long war, and a nuclear dispute, Iran's struggles remain pivotal to its identity.
(2026-01-13). Landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border. aljazeera.com Bangladesh border villagers maimed by Myanmar landmines as conflict spills over into their forests and farms.
(2026-01-13). Taiwan says 'general consensus' reached with US on trade deal. aljazeera.com US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
(2026-01-13). Senator Mark Kelly sues US Defense Department for 'punitive retribution'. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has sought to censure Kelly for a video encouraging the military to reject 'illegal orders'.
(2026-01-13). Iran protests live: Tehran says it's prepared for any move by Trump. aljazeera.com Iranian FM Araghchi brushes aside threats of US military action, saying it's prepared for any scenario.
(2026-01-13). Chris Hedges: The global machinery of terror. asiapacificreport.nz 
The Trump administration is consolidating the familiar machinery of terror of all authoritarian states. We must resist now. If we wait, it will be too late, warns The Chris Hedges Report. ANALYSIS: By Chris Hedges I have seen the masked goons who terrorise our streets before. I saw them during the "Dirty War" in Argentina,…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Comicomment: Wings clipped, Latin America left to suffer. ecns.cn As a left-leaning country, Venezuela has maintained an anti-U.S. stance from Chávez to Maduro, making it a constant target of Washington. In recent years, the United States has intensified pressure through aid cuts, tariffs and sanctions, seeking to reassert regional dominance. The latest military action is simply an escalation of unilateralism and power politics.
(2026-01-13). Man sentenced to death in first trial for murder of ex-girlfriend. ecns.cn A Chinese man surnamed Li was sentenced to death in a first-instance trial for the murder of his 22-year-old former girlfriend, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Anqing Intermediate People's Court.
(2026-01-13). China files over 200,000 satellite frequency, orbit applications with ITU. ecns.cn China has submitted applications to the International Telecommunication Union for frequency and orbital resources covering more than 200,000 satellites across 14 satellite constellations, according to information published on the ITU's website.
(2026-01-13). Chinese FM urges Taiwan authorities to stop its poor political stunts on China-Africa relations. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday urged the Taiwan authorities to stop poor political stunts.
(2026-01-13). Xi urges advancing Party self-governance with higher standards, more concrete measures. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday called for advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more concrete measures.
(2026-01-13). Drone strike on military base kills 27 in central Sudan: source. ecns.cn At least 27 people were killed and 73 others wounded on Monday in a drone strike on a military base in the city of Sinja in Sudan's central Sinnar State, according to a government source.
(2026-01-13). City eyes eVTOL dominance positioning. ecns.cn The announcement followed a formal investigation launched by Britain's online safety regulator, the Office of Communications (Ofcom), into X over the use of Grok to generate sexualized images of women and children.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). The Source Keeper Season 3 | Episode 1: The Whispers of Mountains and Rivers. ecns.cn This episode tells the story of Ju Zhaxi Sang'e, known as the "Bird Lama", who embarked on a lifelong journey of ecological protection in the core area of Nianbaoyuze — starting from bird-watching in his childhood, moving on to painting birds, and then devoting himself to bird protection before stepping into ecological conservation.
(2026-01-13). UK consults NATO allies in Europe on Arctic defense. ecns.cn The United Kingdom is consulting with its NATO alliance partners on strengthening the West's military presence in the Arctic, as the UK seeks to counter United States President Donald Trump's bid to take control of Greenland.
(2026-01-13). Museums showcase Chinese New Year traditions. ecns.cn They also vividly bring to life the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar.This recognition spurred efforts to preserve and revitalize Chinese New Year traditions through exhibitions, forums and creative products."ÄÄ"ÄÄAt least seven museums in Beijing are set to unveil exhibitions centered around New Year customs and the Year of the Horse.
(2026-01-13). China bans medical institutions from offering funeral services in crackdown on sector abuses. ecns.cn China has issued new rules banning medical institutions from providing funeral services and strengthening oversight of how deceased patients are handled, more than a year after authorities launched a campaign to tackle corruption and abuses in the funeral sector.
(2026-01-13). China rebukes Trump's remarks on Greenland, stresses peaceful arctic role. ecns.cn China's activities in the Arctic are aimed at promoting peace, stability, and sustainable development, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday, responding to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on Greenland.
(2026-01-13). Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle set to surpass 10-trillion-yuan GDP after China's 6-year blueprint. ecns.cn On the first working day of 2026, Chongqing held the conference on enhancing the development capacity of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. With senior local Party, government, and departmental leaders in attendance, the "first meeting of the new year" of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle unveiled a new development blueprint, following six years of national-level promotion and implementation.
(2026-01-13). Trump says countries doing business with Iran face 25 pct tariff. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country doing business with Iran will pay a tariff rate of 25 percent on any business conducted with the United States.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Canadian PM to make official visit to China. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will make a four-day official visit to China starting on Wednesday, making him the first Canadian head of government to visit the country in eight years.
(2026-01-13). Greenland says U.S. takeover unacceptable 'under any circumstances'. ecns.cn Greenland's government said Monday it cannot accept a U.S. takeover of the territory "under any circumstances."
(2026-01-13). Britain to implement law to curb deepfakes linked to Musk's Grok. ecns.cn Britain will enforce a new law banning the creation of non-consensual intimate images in response to public concerns over Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot, BBC reported on Monday.
(2026-01-13). South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol faces sentencing in insurrection trial. ecns.cn Tuesday's hearing will conclude the legal proceedings against former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who faces criminal charges for imposing martial law late in the evening of Dec. 3, 2024. He stands accused of abusing his power and leading an insurrection.
(2026-01-13). China's commercial recoverable spacecraft completes test flight. ecns.cn A Chinese spacecraft designed for space tourism on Monday completed its suborbital flight test mission in northwest China. Using a parachute-recovery system, the recoverable payload capsule landed safely and was retrieved at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Haredi faction says it will withhold support for state budget over IDF exemption bill. haaretz.com Degel Hatorah's chair, Moshe Gafni, said he told Netanyahu that if a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox men from military service failed to pass, his faction would not support the 2026 state budget. Agudat Yisrael party sources told Haaretz that penalties for draft dodgers would block the bill…
(2026-01-13). Report: Trump weighing strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, U.S. officials say. haaretz.com The Pentagon is reportedly presenting a wider range of strike options to Trump than before. The report comes after the U.S. president announced a 25 percent tariff rate on any country doing business with Tehran…
(2026-01-13). Saudi Arabia: Record Number of Executions in 2025. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Al-Safat Square, a location where public executions used to take place, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 18, 2022. | © 2022 Johannes Sadek/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images…
(2026-01-13). Justice Elusive for UN Experts Murdered in DR Congo. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zaida Catalán and Michael Sharp. | © Instagram/Zaida Catalán; John Sharp | In March 2017, grainy video footage revealed that armed men walked Zaida Catalán, a 36-year-old Swede, and Michael Sharp, a 34-year-old American, through a savanna, sat them down and shot them. The brutal murders of the two United Nations investigators—and the disappearance of their Congolese interpreter and the three motorbike drivers who accompanied them—sent shockwaves across the Democratic Republic of Congo and the broader international community, especially among researchers and human rights…
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Britain's regulator launches formal investigation into X over Grok. independent.co.ug 
LONDON | Xinhua | Britain's online safety regulator said on Monday it has opened a formal investigation into U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk's social media platform X under the country's Online Safety Act, citing concerns that the platform was used to create sexualised imagery of women and children. In a statement, the Office of Communications (Ofcom) …
(2026-01-13). Museveni campaigns in Bukonzo East, advocates for commercial agriculture and tourism. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong foundation for development in Kasese …
(2026-01-13). Israel steps up Gaza demolitions as wall collapse kills four. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-13). Six dead as Gaza's displaced struggle to hold ground in rainfall. newarab.com 
(2026-01-13). Gaza's Weather Bullet-in . newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-01-13). Adelaide Writers Week boss resigns after Abdel-Fattah barred. newarab.com 
The director of a leading Australian writers' festival resigned in protest Tuesday after the board Writers' Week director Louise Adler joined the exodus, blaming the "extreme and repressive efforts of pro-Israel lobbyists". | "The arts have allegedly become 'unsafe' and artists are a danger to the community's psycho-social wellbeing," she wrote in an open letter published by The Guardian newspaper. | "But let's be clear, the routine invocation of 'sa…
(2026-01-13). Somali regions dismiss government decision to sever UAE ties. newarab.com 
Three autonomous regions in The Somali government on Monday said it had revoked all agreements with the UAE, accusing it of undermining the country's sovereignty. | The decision included all defence and security partnerships as well as agreements covering the country's ports, many of which h…
(2026-01-13). US labels three Muslim Brotherhood branches 'terrorists'. newarab.com 
President The Treasury and State departments announced the actions on Tuesday against the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, which they…
(2026-01-13). Argentina officials blame Israeli tourists for Patagonia fires. newarab.com 
In While he did not name Israel directly,…
(2026-01-13). Lebanon camps protest 'Palestine' omission from textbooks. newarab.com 
Reports that Video footage circulated by Arabic-language media showed Palestinian refugees burning geography materials in several camps across Ac…
(2026-01-13). Pro-Sisi judge picked as speaker of Egypt's lower house. newarab.com 
Egypt's House of Representatives elected Hisham Badawi as the new Speaker of the country's House of Representatives after securing 521 out of 570 votes on Monday, defeating his main opponent from the Egyptian Social Democratic party. | Badawi has held positions ranging from a judge at the Cairo Court of Appeal to his most recent appointment as chairman of the Central Auditing Organisation, tasked with overseeing public finance matters. | He is widely considered to be loyal to the regime of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, playing a key judicial role in the coup that ousted the late democratically-elected…
(2026-01-13). Palestinians are indigenous. Here's why that's beside the point. newarab.com 
Over the past two decades, the framing of Israel as a In Western public squares, solidarity dancers have performed Indigenous dances from the Americas and Oceania alongside the Palestinian dabke, while street murals have paired the keffiyeh with Indigenous motifs and iconographies of land…
(2026-01-13). Israel advances death penalty law targeting Palestinians only. newarab.com 
(2026-01-13). Protest wave exposes deep divides and anxiety across Iran. newarab.com 
As Authorities have sought to reassure the public, insisting the situation is under control and that what they describe as "riots" are nearing an end. | Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that unrest was being "contained". | Meanwhile, Iran saw on Monday widespread rallies in support of the Islamic Revolution and stability, condemning what state media des…
(2026-01-13). Zawahi racism claims against Farage resurface post-defection. newarab.com 
Comments made by former Conservative chancellor Zahawi, who is the latest defection from the Conservative Party to In a 2015 post…
(2026-01-13). The West Bank football field slated for demolition by Israel. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities have ordered the demolition of a football field in a crowded refugee camp in the occupied "If the field gets demolished, this will destroy our dreams and our future. We cannot play any other place but this field, the camp does not have spaces," said Rital Sarhan, 13, who plays on a girls' football team in the T…
(2026-01-13). MENA Sports Wrap: Heavyweights Morocco, Egypt make AFCON semis. newarab.com 
The From Rabat to Marrakech, the quarterfinals showcased both composure and collapse, as tournament favourites asserted themselves while former champions were sent packing. | With Morocco surging forward, Nigeria flexing their attacking power, and Egypt grinding out another statement win, the stage is now set for two blockbuster sem…
(2026-01-13). US to end temporary protected status for Somalis. newarab.com 
(2026-01-13). UN demands independent probe into woman's killing by ICE officer. newarab.com 
The The UN rights office voiced deep concern at the killing of 37-year-old "Under international human rights law, the intentional use of lethal…
(2026-01-13). Lebanon refugee camp closures choke Palestinians' daily life. newarab.com 
A decision by Lebanese authorities to close most of the side entrances to What was initially presented as a temporary security measure has become a daily reality, severely affecting freedom of movement and disrupting livelihoods, education and access to healthcare inside the camp and in surrounding areas. | Ahmed Ghanoumi, head of the Popular Committees in north Lebanon, told The New…
(2026-01-13). From Aleppo to Iran: A split-screen moment for Kurdish anxieties. newarab.com 
Over the course of the past week, Kurds around the world watched two simultaneous events with trepidation: the siege of the This split-screen moment reinforced the
(2026-01-13). Sudan 'lost all sources of revenue' in the war: minister. newarab.com 
Widespread destruction, massive military spending and plummeting oil and gold revenues have left In an interview with AFP from his office in Port Sudan, Ibrahim said the government is eyeing deals for Red Sea ports and private investment to help rebuild infrastructure. | This week, Sudan's prime minister announced the government's official return…
(2026-01-13). Ukip backlash over new logo likened to Nazi symbol. newarab.com 
(2026-01-13). Former Iraqi PM Maliki emerges as leading nominee for seat. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-13). Iranian goes on trial in France ahead of possible prisoner swap. newarab.com 
An Iranian went on trial in France on Tuesday, accused of promoting "terrorism" on social media in a case linked to a possible
(2026-01-13). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-13). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-13). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-13). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-13). 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.
(2026-01-13). Importing timber from other countries. onlineopinion.com.au Australia hasn't stopped using hardwood. We've just outsourced its production, its jobs, and its environmental costs to other countries.
(2026-01-13). Trump's Foreign Policy Chaos Scaring Away World Cup Visitors. thinktank.pk In early 2026, the ripple effects of aggressive U.S. foreign policy moves are hitting international tourism hard—not just for visits to America, but for destinations worldwide caught in the crossfire of uncertainty. From airstrikes and regime changes to renewed territorial ambitions and threats against multiple nations, travelers are rethinking plans, canceling trips, and shifting priorities …
(2026-01-13). China's Scathing Take on Europe's Role in Fueling US Coercion. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of global geopolitics, particularly under the "Trump 2.0" era, Chinese scholars and state media have increasingly highlighted what they describe as Europe's double standards in international relations. This perspective argues that Europe's tolerance of US "bullying" toward non-Western nations contrasts sharply with its resistance when similar pressures target Europe itself, ultimately …
(2026-01-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-13). New Jersey lawmakers pass 3 bills designed to protect immigrants from ICE raids. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? On Monday, the final day of the current New Jersey legislative session, lawmakers in the General Assembly and state Senate passed three bills designed to strengthen public trust and safety in immigrant communities across the Garden State, and to protect them from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and roundups. | To become law, the legislation must be signed by outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy before he leaves office Jan. 20. New Jersey has the seco…
(2026-01-13). Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk: Portrait of a young Palestinian artist targeted for death by the IDF. wsws.org Gaza journalists, like Fatima, face extreme, often fatal, risks under blockade and during assaults, including murder, injury, harassment and starvation while trying to report.
(2026-01-13). Australia: Writers' festival director Louise Adler resigns in protest over Randa Abdel‚ÄëFattah ban. wsws.org Adelaide Writers' Week faces collapse after 180 writers and numerous musicians boycotted the event and its director Louise Adler resigned over the Labor‚Äëbacked censorship of Palestinian author Randa Abdel‚ÄëFattah.
(2026-01-13). Protesters speak out against fascist barbarism at nationwide Renee Good rallies. wsws.org WSWS reporters intervened at protests across the United States, speaking with workers and students opposed to the federal occupation of Minneapolis and the police killing of Renee Nicole Good.
(2026-01-13). Australia: Victoria bushfire catastrophe exposes Labor's broken promises and indifference. wsws.org Despite the obvious and long foreseen dangers of fire seasons intensified by climate change, successive governments in Australia have refused to provide the necessary resources to prevent such catastrophes.
(2026-01-13). Political war breaks out between White House and Federal Reserve. wsws.org The conflict between Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell is a dispute within the US ruling class, driven by fear of a mass movement from below against capitalism.
(2026-01-13). Protests and student walkouts expand, as Trump escalates Minneapolis occupation with 1,000 agents. wsws.org Every day immigration Gestapo in the largest metro area in Minnesota are assaulting and kidnapping workers and residents, regardless of immigration status.
(2026-01-13). New York City nurses strike begins year of growing class struggle. wsws.org The critical question this year is the emergence of a mass working class movement independent of the corporate political system and of the conscious sabotage carried out by the pro-capitalist union bureaucracy.