(2026-01-17). The Flotillas To Gaza Are The World's Conscience. popularresistance.org Rome, Italy — There will be a new flotilla in April 2026 that will attempt to break the 18-year-old Israeli blockade of Gaza. The mission is expected to be the largest maritime action for Palestine to date, involving more than 3,000 activists from 100 countries on 100 boats, including a medical fleet of 1,000 health care workers to deliver 500 tons of life-saving aid, equipment and medical supplies that Israel has blocked from entering Gaza. | Once again, activists from all over the world will sail toward Gaza in an attempt to end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet.
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Webinar: From Venezuela to Palestine : U.S. Empire, Genocide, and Our Duty to Fight Back. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ITzu……
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Isabel Parking Lot, 2406 Rydin Rd, Richmond, CA 94804.
(2026-01-17). Trump invites Türkiye's Erdogan, Egypt's Sisi to join Gaza 'Board Of Peace'. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump has invited Turkish and Egyptian counterparts Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to join the so-called "Board of Peace" that will oversee post-conflict Gaza, it emerged on Saturday. | The board is set to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October and lies in rubble after two-plus years of relentless Israeli bombardment. | Trump had named members of the board a day ago. The step came after a Palestinian committee of technocrats meant to govern Gaza held its first meeting in Cairo, which was attended by Jared…
(2026-01-17). Trump appoints Tony Blair, US general to shape Gaza's future. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. | Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a controversial vision of economic development in a territory that lies in rubble after two-plus years of relentless Israeli bombardment. | The step came after a Palestinian committee of technocrats meant to govern Gaza held its first meeting in Cairo, which was attended by Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, who plays a key role in the M…
(2026-01-17). Trump's envoy Witkoff announces "phase two" of Gaza ceasefire deal. peoplesdispatch.org The United States Special Envoy to "the Middle East" Steve Witkoff announced in a Witkoff clarified that the next phase will see the establishment of what he called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG),…
(2026-01-17). Thursday 1/22: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-17). The end of pretenses: Trump's assault on Venezuela. links.org.au 
Anderson Bean — Trump's attack on Venezuela should be understood as a stab at "hegemonic crisis management."
(2026-01-17). Cuba: Dialogue With US Possible Only Under Conditions of Equality and Respect. orinocotribune.com Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that Cuba remains willing to engage in dialogue with the United States, provided it takes place on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect. He made these statements during the tribute ceremony for the 32 Cuban combatants killed in the January 3 US military attack on Venezuela, held at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana on Friday, January 16. | In his remarks, the Cuban president underscored that there is no possibility of reaching an understanding under conditions of pressure, threats, or political impositions. This has been Cuba's position for over six deca…
(2026-01-17). Hyper-Imperialism On Hyper-Drive. popularresistance.org The US attack on Venezuela on 3 January 2026 came on the same day as French and UK jets bombed an underground facility in the mountains near Palmyra (Syria) and just a few weeks after the US bombed villages in the Nigerian state of Sokoto. None of these attacks — all carried out under the pretence of fighting some form of 'terrorism' — had authorisation from the United Nations Security Council, making them violations of international law. These are all illustrations of the danger and decadence of this sulphurous hyper-imperialism.
(2026-01-17). Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says. tribune.com.pk 
The Nobel Peace Prize remains inseparably linked to the person or organisation that won it, though the medal can be given away, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Friday, a day after last year's winner gave her medal to United States President Donald Trump. | Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her medal on Thursday to Trump, who thanked her for it. The White House released a photo of Trump and Machado, with Trump holding up a gold-coloured frame displaying it, and a White House official said Trump intends to keep it. | Machado's award also consists of a diploma and 11 million Swedish cro…
(2026-01-17). Message from Venezuela: 'Let no one fall into enemy provocations.'. workers.org 
In an audio shared on Jan. 4, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) General Secretary and Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello urged the party militants not to fall for the enemy's provocations, following the Jan. 3 attack. Cabello has put the country on alert with a warning that after . . . |
(2026-01-17). Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister allied with ousted president Maduro. geo.tv 
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters while standing next to Alex Saab at a pro‑government rally in Caracas last year. — AFPRodriguez reshuffles cabinet after US-backed transition in Venezuela.US pressure mounts as Venezuela drops Maduro ally…
(2026-01-17). Trump Neither Selected Delcy Rodríguez Nor Governs Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Jan 15, 2026 | Following the overwhelming and patently illegal US military aggression against Venezuela on January 3, which culminated in the
(2026-01-17). United Nations system "mortally wounded" after attack on Venezuela. radiohc.cu Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil has denounced that the United Nations system was "mortally wounded" following the military operation that resulted in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. | According to the high-ranking official, the act constitutes a violation of the pillars that have sustained the world order for the last 80 years. | During his address at the meeting of the Network of Jurists for the Liberation of President Nicolás Maduro and his Wife Cilia Flores, Gil described the operation as a disproportionate and unjustified deployment that left a regrettable toll of a…
(2026-01-17). Foreign Minister Gil Warns That US Aggression Against Venezuela Threatens Global Stability. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned the military attack carried out by the US government against Venezuela, stating that it seriously endangers world peace. According to Gil, this action violates the very foundations upon which the United Nations (UN) was built. | During a meeting with the network of legal experts at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas on Friday, the minister emphasized that the principles of dialogue and diplomacy had been systematically and flagrantly violated. "We are discussing the gravity of this situation and the urgency of restoring international law," he stated firmly. | G…
(2026-01-17). WATCH: Premiere of 'The World This Week'. consortiumnews.com CN Live! is launching a new series, The World This Week. First episode: Saturday, 8 pm EST with guest Patrick Lawrence on Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland. Host: Joe Lauria Guest: Patrick Lawrence Producer: Cathy Vogan
(2026-01-17). Oil from Venezuela, money in Qatar: How US President Donald Trump is ring-fencing Caracas' cash. hindustantimes.com Everyone is watching Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric on Iran. But quietly, another move is unfolding, one that could reshape how power, money, and oil intersect in Venezuela. The U.S. has sold its first confirmed batch of Venezuelan oil, worth roughly $500 million. But here's the twist: the money isn't going to Caracas. It's going to a bank account in Qatar. Why Qatar? Why now? And who really controls Venezuela's oil when the oil leaves the country? This story isn't just about energy markets. It's about leverage. Venezuela owes nearly $170 billion to creditors circling like hawks. Courts, bondholders, and fore…
(2026-01-17). Dalradian is no Trump when it comes to mining in Northern Ireland. thecanary.co 
As events unfold in Venezuela, with the US appropriating natural resources to bring its people prosperity (by selling them to American oil companies), Omagh-based international mining company Dalradian must look on with envy as it enters its seventeenth year of financial failure in Northern Ireland. Dalradian has been a colossal failure in the Sperrin Mountains […] | By
(2026-01-17). Who are Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores? — and why Washington kidnapped them. workers.org 
Gary Wilson wrote this article, published at struggle-la-lucha.org on Jan. 5. On Jan. 3, 2026, the Trump administration carried out one of the most brazen acts of imperialist aggression seen in Latin America in decades. U.S. forces invaded Venezuela and seized its elected president, Nicolás Maduro, along with Cilia Flores. . . . |
(2026-01-17). Trump Neither Selected Delcy Rodríguez Nor Governs Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Jan 15, 2026 | Following the overwhelming and patently illegal US military aggression against Venezuela on January 3, which culminated in the
(2026-01-17). Who are Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores? — and why Washington kidnapped them. workers.org Gary Wilson wrote this article, published at struggle-la-lucha.org on Jan. 5. On Jan. 3, 2026, the Trump administration carried out one of the most brazen acts of imperialist aggression seen in Latin America in decades. U.S. forces invaded Venezuela and seized its elected president, Nicolás Maduro, along with Cilia Flores. . . . |
(2026-01-17). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció acuerdo para exportar gas licuado de petróleo. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes la firma de un contrato de comercialización de gas licuado de petróleo, lo que marca el inicio formal de la exportación de este recurso energético. | Durante el Consejo Nacional de Economía Productiva afirmó: Lo habíamos dicho, lo habíamos anunciado: que exportaríamos la primera molécula de gas y lo estamos cumpliendo. Le estamos cumpliendo al presidente Maduro y le estamos cumpliendo a nuestro pueblo", afirmó. | De acuerdo con medios locales de prensa, el hito se enmarca en los esfuerzos de la industria nacional de hidrocarburos por mejora…
(2026-01-17). Presidente Díaz-Canel acompañó sepelio de combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, de Miguel Díaz-Canel tuvo lugar en la necrópolis de Colón, en La Habana, la ceremonia de inhumación de cuatro de los 32 combatientes caídos en Venezuela el pasado 3 de enero, en el ataque perpetrado por fuerzas estadounidenses. | Encabezaron el tributo, ofrendas florales a nombre del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, de Díaz-Canel, de los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Interior (Minint), de los familiares y del pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-01-17). Presidente Díaz-Canel acompañó sepelio de combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, de Miguel Díaz-Canel tuvo lugar en la necrópolis de Colón, en La Habana, la ceremonia de inhumación de cuatro de los 32 combatientes caídos en Venezuela el pasado 3 de enero, en el ataque perpetrado por fuerzas estadounidenses. | Encabezaron el tributo, ofrendas florales a nombre del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, de Díaz-Canel, de los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Interior (Minint), de los familiares y del pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-01-17). Acciones solidarias en España contra la arremetida imperial. radiohc.cu 
Con la finalidad de fortalecer la conciencia colectiva entorno a los acontecimientos ocurridos recientemente en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro, en varios sitios de España celebraron espacios de diálogo y condena a los hechos perpetrados por Estados Unidos en la nación suramericana. | Estas acciones pretenden ser espacios abiertos de información, análisis y compromiso militante, dirigido a todas las personas y colectivos que apuestan por la autodeterminación de los pueblos y la solidaridad con Venezuela y Cuba. | Las actividades sesionaron este viernes 16 de enero, en la tarde noche, con en…
(2026-01-17). Cienfuegueros rindieron tributo a los hermanos asesinados en Venezuela por el ejército estadounidense. radiohc.cu 
El pueblo de la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos participó este viernes en una inmensa movilización, la mayor ocurrida en áreas del histórico Parque José Martí, con tristeza y orgullo en los corazones para rendir tributo a los 32 hermanos asesinados en Venezuela, por el ejército de los Estrados Unidos. | Crimen de terrorismo de Estado, donde secuestraron el pasado día 3 al Presidente Institucional de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y a su esposa Cilia Flores. "Hermanos combatientes, que estaban allí por principio, para defender la paz mundial, la integración de América Latina y El Caribe, la Patr…
(2026-01-17). Acciones solidarias en España contra la arremetida imperial. radiohc.cu Con la finalidad de fortalecer la conciencia colectiva entorno a los acontecimientos ocurridos recientemente en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro, en varios sitios de España celebraron espacios de diálogo y condena a los hechos perpetrados por Estados Unidos en la nación suramericana. | Estas acciones pretenden ser espacios abiertos de información, análisis y compromiso militante, dirigido a todas las personas y colectivos que apuestan por la autodeterminación de los pueblos y la solidaridad con Venezuela y Cuba. | Las actividades sesionaron este viernes 16 de enero, en la tarde noche, con en…
(2026-01-17). A la calle por Venezuela, convocan en Asturias. radiohc.cu 
Una movilización a un acto político en la ciudad de Gijón, (Asturias, España) circula en las redes sociales y medios alternativos en rechazo al imperialismo y en defensa de la paz, por los hechos ocurridos en Venezuela el 3 de enero último. | La convocatoria cita para el domingo 18 de enero, a las 12: 30 horas, en la Plaza del Humedal de Gijón con la demanda de denunciar las agresiones e injerencias de Estados Unidos contra el país suramericano y exigir respeto a su soberanía, bajo el lema: "Manos fuera de Venezuela. | El activista Carlos González Penalva, miembro de la"Asociación Lázaro Cárdenas" en Asturias, exh…
(2026-01-17). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció acuerdo para exportar gas licuado de petróleo. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes la firma de un contrato de comercialización de gas licuado de petróleo, lo que marca el inicio formal de la exportación de este recurso energético. | Durante el Consejo Nacional de Economía Productiva afirmó: Lo habíamos dicho, lo habíamos anunciado: que exportaríamos la primera molécula de gas y lo estamos cumpliendo. Le estamos cumpliendo al presidente Maduro y le estamos cumpliendo a nuestro pueblo", afirmó. | De acuerdo con medios locales de prensa, el hito se enmarca en los esfuerzos de la industria nacional de hidrocarburos por mejora…
(2026-01-17). Ministro de Defensa de Venezuela revela cuántos militares asesinó EEUU en ataque a Caracas. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino López reveló este viernes que al menos 47 miembros de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) perdieron la vida por la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra su país, el pasado 3 de enero, en el que secuestraron al mandatario Nicolás Maduro, y a su esposa, Cilia Flores. | Durante un acto de condecoración al personal militar y civil que defendió la nación durante la madrugada que se registró el ataque, el titular expresó: 47 hombres y mujeres de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana, nueve mujeres entre ellas, que dieron su vida. Hay un total de 83 fallecidos, m…
(2026-01-17). La Habana despide a los héroes caídos en agresión de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Una representación del pueblo capitalino se reunió, en la tarde de este viernes, para rendir homenaje y despedir a sus hermanos caídos en combate durante la agresión militar estadounidense contra Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | En la necrópolis Cristóbal Colón se dieron cita civiles, militares, jóvenes, ancianos, trabajadores y estudiantes, para agradecer a los héroes que sacrificaron sus valiosas vidas en cumplimiento de su misión. | En las palabras centrales, el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en La Habana, Liván Izquierdo, expresó: Hoy reafirmamos el tributo de toda una nación a los 32 héroes…
(2026-01-17). Ministro de Defensa de Venezuela revela cuántos militares asesinó EEUU en ataque a Caracas. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino López reveló este viernes que al menos 47 miembros de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) perdieron la vida por la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra su país, el pasado 3 de enero, en el que secuestraron al mandatario Nicolás Maduro, y a su esposa, Cilia Flores. | Durante un acto de condecoración al personal militar y civil que defendió la nación durante la madrugada que se registró el ataque, el titular expresó: 47 hombres y mujeres de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana, nueve mujeres entre ellas, que dieron su vida. Hay un total de 83 fallecidos, m…
(2026-01-17). La Habana despide a los héroes caídos en agresión de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Una representación del pueblo capitalino se reunió, en la tarde de este viernes, para rendir homenaje y despedir a sus hermanos caídos en combate durante la agresión militar estadounidense contra Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | En la necrópolis Cristóbal Colón se dieron cita civiles, militares, jóvenes, ancianos, trabajadores y estudiantes, para agradecer a los héroes que sacrificaron sus valiosas vidas en cumplimiento de su misión. | En las palabras centrales, el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en La Habana, Liván Izquierdo, expresó: Hoy reafirmamos el tributo de toda una nación a los 32 héroes…
(2026-01-17). Djokovic likes his chances at Melbourne Park. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-17). Comprehensive security plan finalised for basant in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore authorities have finalised a comprehensive security plan for Basant 2026, dividing the city into Red, Yellow and Green zones to manage risks associated with kite flying. | The detailed police report has been submitted to the Lahore High Court (LHC) in compliance with court orders. | The report was filed in response to a petition by Advocate Azhar Siddique, who has challenged the Punjab Kite Flying Act and the government notification allowing kite flying. | Following the LHC's directions, police informed the court that the Basant security strategy has been prepared after analysing 10 years of data to ide…
(2026-01-17). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Friday Nite Videos | January 16, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | January 16, 2026 |
(2026-01-17). Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump's Assault on Minneapolis. theintercept.com 
Kamal Yusuf doesn't speak English. That hasn't stopped him from getting involved as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents flood his immigrant-heavy Minneapolis neighborhood. | For the last two weeks, he has been on the streets actively looking out for any ICE presence. | From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Yusuf travels through the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, popularly known as West Bank, on foot in biting cold and on slippery ice. The instant he spots ICE agents, he immediately informs a Signal chat and whistles for several minutes without pause. | Yusuf, with his neon orange vest and black beanie that says "F…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). JEE Main 2026: No exam for West Bengal students on January 23. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said the students of West Bengal appearing in JEE Main 2026 on January 23, 2026 will be allotted different slots.
(2026-01-17). Battle Over Facial Recognition in New Orleans Will Shape Future of Surveillance. truthout.org While New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago have all received significant attention when it comes to police use of surveillance technologies, the small city of New Orleans has for years been the laboratory for a sophisticated surveillance apparatus deployed by the city's police department and other policing bodies. Just last year, New Orleans was in the news as the city considered setting a… |
(2026-01-17). US airlines warned of 'potential risks' when flying over Mexico, South America. scmp.com The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference. | The FAA said it had issued "Notices to Airmen" covering Mexico and Central American countries, as well as Ecuador, Colombia and portions of airspace within the eastern Pacific Ocean.
(2026-01-17). Silent night: A Christmas without insects means they are disappearing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Fjords, Forests, and Celestial Lights: A Journey Through Norway's Natural Beauty. thecanary.co 
Norway is a country that feels shaped as much by silence as by scenery. The landscapes stretch outwards in every direction — wide, open, unhurried — as though the world has been gently carved by wind, ice and time. From the glint of midnight sun on still water to the soft pulse of green auroras […] | By
(2026-01-17). From Minneapolis to Madison, January 20, 2026: Stop ICE Terror and Endless U.S. Wars! Money for People's Needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Louis Theroux: The Settlers" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT36……
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Strike the Pump. indybay.org everywhere…
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Oakland: 12th Annual March to Reclaim Radical Legacy. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | Oakland (14th & Broadway)…
(2026-01-17). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-17). Artificial Intelligence an Asset, not a Substitute to Media. ummid.com Highlighting the possibilities and concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating all walks of life in the world, senior analyst and columnist Asad Mirza said that AI is a tool for journalism, not a substitute.
(2026-01-17). Beyond the Drill: The Engineering of Tension-Based and Clip-On No-Drill Blinds. thecanary.co 
In 2026, the demand for non-invasive home improvements has led to a revolution in window treatment engineering. No-Drill Blinds have evolved from temporary fixes into high-performance, permanent solutions that rival traditional screw-in models in both stability and longevity. The success of No Drill Blinds relies on two primary engineering paths: high-tension internal springs and precision-engineered […] | By
(2026-01-17). Pique's League aims for US launch. tribune.com.pk 
The Gerard Pique-founded Kings League is planning a U.S. launch in 2026 but its fast expansion will not stop there as it expects to enter more global markets and potentially licence the format, the former Spain and Barcelona player has told Reuters. | The seven-a-side league created by Pique in 2022 blends soccer with video-game features along with shorter matches, customised rules, heavy audience interaction and social-media personalities as central figures in its teams and events. | It expanded quickly from Spain to Italy, Germany, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Brazil, where it is hosting its version of t…
(2026-01-17). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Santa Cruz: Annual MLK March For The Dream – Defend Democracy & Civil Rights. indybay.org Gather: Black Lives Matter Mural | Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz | Post-March Event: Center Street and Church St.
(2026-01-17). How racism is shaping Australia's migration debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Russia to stop US strike on Iran? Putin's secret calls with Netanyahu & Pezeshkian raise big doubts. hindustantimes.com As fears of an Iran—Israel conflict intensify and Washington hesitates, Vladimir Putin has stepped in with a surprise diplomatic push. The Russian president has spoken to both Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering mediation to de-escalate tensions and position Moscow as a key power broker in the Middle East. With Israel rattled by Iranian threats and the U.S. weighing its next move, Russia's intervention is reshaping the regional equation.
(2026-01-17). Sanjay Raut Criticizes Shinde's Betrayal in Mumbai Civic Elections. devdiscourse.com Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut launched a scathing criticism of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of betraying the Marathi community by facilitating the BJP's victory in the Mumbai civic elections. The BJP plans to install its mayor with support from the Shiv Sena in the newly-formed alliance.
(2026-01-17). Minneapolis & Minnesota AFL-CIO Calls For Mass Day Of Worker Community Action On 1/23/25. indybay.org The Minneapolis & Minnesota AFL-CIO has called for a mass day of worker community action On 1/23/25 to stop the ICE attacks.
(2026-01-17). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Humboldt County Free America Rally. indybay.org 825 5th Street, Eureka…
(2026-01-17). India, Nigeria Geo-Political, Economic and Cultural Similarities. ummid.com The geo-political, economic and cultural similarities that exist between India and Nigeria present a great opportunity for each of them to benefit from the other's strengths.
(2026-01-17). Rob new film "On The Edge… Again," with Bruce Dern and Pam Grier. indybay.org Local Berkeley, Maverick Filmmaker Rob Nilsson Who Supported The Homeless & Unhoused In San Francisco Years Ago, Has A New Film Release Called, "On The Edge… Again," including actors Bruce Dern and Pam Grier.
(2026-01-17). Mystery Surrounds Elderly Woman's Death in Patna. devdiscourse.com An elderly woman was discovered dead in suspicious circumstances inside her Patna home in Shastri Nagar, according to police on Saturday.
(2026-01-17). Owaisi's love for 'Nepo Kids' galore as Malegaon prepares for 2026 Corporation Polls. ummid.com AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's love for a 'notorious family' has become a topic of debate in Malegaon which is preparing for the high stake Municipal Corporation elections after a long gap.
(2026-01-17). Trump threatens tariffs on nations opposing Greenland takeover. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, January 16, 2026. — ReutersUS lawmakers visit Denmark to back Copenhagen and Greenland.Denmark strongly rejects Trump's…
(2026-01-17). Palace manager Glasner to leave at end of season. tribune.com.pk 
Oliver Glasner on Friday said he will leave Crystal Palace after his contract expires at the end of the season, with the Austrian manager adding that the Premier League club's captain Marc Guehi is also set to depart. | Glasner guided Palace to victory in the FA Cup last season, the first major trophy of their 164-year-old history, as well as the Community Shield in August. | The 51-year-old's success at Palace has made him a key target for other clubs and he has been linked with the top job at Manchester United. | "A decision has already been taken, months ago. I had a meeting with Steve (Parish) in October,…
(2026-01-17). The Democratic Base Is Social Democratic. portside.org The Democratic Base Is Social Democratic |
(2026-01-17). AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco, Senegal faceoff on Sunday Jan 18. ummid.com Morocco defeated Nigeria, and Senegal trounced Egypt to reach the AFCON 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations) Final to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco Sunday January 18, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Human Evolution: 'Our Ultimate Fate Comes Down to… Three Possibilities'. wattsupwiththat.com Like the cornucopia of different creatures inhabiting Charles Darwin's beloved Galapagos Islands, humans dwelling on different bodies within the solar system could similarly evolve "endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful."
(2026-01-17). New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy Way Off The Edge Of The Cliff. wattsupwiththat.com So what is the strategy? As far as I can tell, Hochul's strategy is to pretend that there is no Climate Act, and hope nobody will call her on it. T…
(2026-01-17). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Pakistan condemns mosque profiling in Indian occupied Kashmir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the reported profiling of mosques and mosque management committees in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming it a grave violation of fundamental religious freedoms. | In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "this blatant intrusion into religious affairs constitutes a grave violation of the fundamental right to freedom of religion and belief, and reflects yet another coercive attempt to intimidate and marginalise the Muslim population of the occupied territory." | "The forcible collection of personal details, photographs and sectarian a…
(2026-01-17). Landfalling Hurricane Trends. wattsupwiththat.com As with US storms, there is no evidence of any long term trends, either in the frequency of hurricanes or the number of major, Cat3+ storms.
(2026-01-17). Musk's xAI sued over Grok deepfakes — this time, by mother of his child. scmp.com The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his AI company, saying its Grok chatbot allowed users to generate sexually exploitative deepfake images of her that have caused her humiliation and emotional distress. | Ashley St Clair, 27, who describes herself as a writer and political strategist, alleged in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York City against xAI that the images have included a photo of her fully dressed at age 14 that was altered to show her in a bikini, and others showing…
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Direct Action Mobilization to Protest Corporations! indybay.org International…
(2026-01-17). Russia Blasts US at UN Security Council Over Iran. 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 Joe Lauria / Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, in an
(2026-01-17). Green Bay, January 20, 2026: Stop ICE! Money for People's Needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-17). Clever Raccoon Brains Can Clarify Human Intelligence, Too. portside.org Clever Raccoon Brains Can Clarify Human Intelligence, Too |
(2026-01-17). Former South Korean president sentenced to five years over martial law case. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A South Korean court handed down a five-year prison sentence to former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, a significant development as it's the first conviction stemming from a string of criminal cases tied to his late 2024 martial law declaration.The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of hindering law enforcement officers while they were trying to execute an arrest warrant, which included resisting authorities during the process. The judges also determined that he had falsified official documents and neglected to adhere to the constitutional and legal protocols surrounding the declar…
(2026-01-17). Karachi police arrest two men accused of sexually abusing children. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi police have arrested two men accused of sexually abusing multiple children during an operation in the city's Tipu Sultan area on Saturday. | According to SP East Investigation Usman Sadozai, the District East Investigation Wing detained the suspects, identified as Imran and Waqas, after an inquiry into complaints filed between 2020 and 2025. Police said seven cases had been reported against the suspects during this period. | Sadozai said forensic reports from the Sindh laboratory showed DNA matching a single individual across several cases. Complaints were received from different areas of Karachi. | Ad…
(2026-01-17). When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-17). Friday 1/23: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-17). Municipal Elections, Union Budget and Future of Pune Real Estate. ummid.com The city you live in five years from now will depend on what happens when you vote, and what the budget gives us next month. Both count.
(2026-01-17). Alcaraz, Sabalenka target Australian Open glory. tribune.com.pk 
Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown. | The first major of the year gets under way as a 15-day event for the third time running, aimed at cutting down on late-night finishes. | Top seed Alcaraz is desperate to win it, having failed to go past the quarter-finals in four previous trips to Australia. | The title is the only one missing from his major collection, which currently consists of two French Opens, two US Opens and two Wimbledons. | "This is my main goal…
(2026-01-17). Court reissues non-bailable warrants for Imaan Mazari, husband over 'anti-state' tweets. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad district court on Saturday reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for human rights lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, during proceedings in their case. | The hearing was held at the District and Sessions Court in Islamabad and presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Afzal Mojoka. Prosecutor Rana Usman, DSP Legal, and defence counsel Riyasat Ali Azad were present. | Defence counsel told the court that Mazari and Chattha had surrendered and appeared before the judge, and requested the suspension of an earlier order directing their arrest and production through a vi…
(2026-01-17). Dembele brace fires PSG top in France. tribune.com.pk 
Ousmane Dembele scored twice as champions Paris Saint-Germain climbed top of Ligue 1 on Friday with a dominant 3-0 win over Lille at a rainy Parc des Princes. | Surprise packages Lens could return to the summit on Saturday should they win at Auxerre, but PSG coach Luis Enrique will be buoyed by a return to form from his top striker. | Dembele won the Ballon d'Or last season but has suffered an injury-blighted season so far. | His goals, including a stunning lob, on Friday will hearten the PSG faithful, however. | A confident Dembele curled a sweet left-footed shot into the bottom corner from outside the box on…
(2026-01-17). Sunday 1/18: Memorial for Iran. indybay.org This Sunday, at 4: 30 PM, we will gather in Washington Square Park for a peaceful candlelight memorial in solidarity with the people of Iran. This gathering is not a protest or political rally, but a space for remembrance — honoring the tens of thousands of lives lost for demanding freedom, dignity, and justice. Through quiet presence, candles, and flowers, we come together to resist silence, acknowledge shared humanity, and affirm that these lives mattered.
(2026-01-17). Petition challenges PIA privatisation in Lahore High Court. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Rahul Gandhi Addresses Indore Water Crisis, PM Modi's Busy Weekend. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged directly with victims of the recent water contamination crisis affecting Indore, highlighting a significant public health concern. The contamination has led to a spate of illnesses, including vomiting and diarrhoea, raising questions about municipal water safety.
(2026-01-17). LHC draws red line between fair criticism, judicial smear. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court on Friday drew a clear distinction between permissible criticism of judicial decisions and campaigns aimed at maligning judges, ruling that while fair critique to correct errors is allowed, attempts to question judges' integrity or undermine public confidence in the judiciary will not be tolerated. | During earlier proceedings in a related matter, the Lahore High Court had observed that while fair criticism of judicial decisions is permissible, any attempt to malign judges or undermine public confidence in the judiciary cannot be allowed. | The court had termed organised campaigns aimed a…
(2026-01-17). Leaked Security Memo: "De-Escalation Is Key" portside.org Leaked Security Memo: "De-Escalation Is Key" |
(2026-01-17). Israeli military helicopter crashes in the West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several local and regional news sources say that an Israeli military helicopter crashed on Friday near the town of Kisan, which is east of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.It was confirmed by the Israeli army that the plane crashed while being moved after a technical problem earlier this week in the Gush Etzion/Etzion Brigade area. According to a statement from the army, the chopper broke away from the other plane that was lifting it, which made it fall to the ground.A military spokesperson stated that no injuries have been reported yet and that the commander of the Israeli Air Force has asked for a…
(2026-01-17). US Withdraws from UN Agencies, India Can Step in. ummid.com Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("One Earth, One Family, One Future"), India can amplify Southern priorities with inclusivity and balance.
(2026-01-17). Trump and drug lords hand in hand. indybay.org JOH was arrested shortly after the Conservatives were voted out by Xiomara Castro in 2021 and extradited under then-US President Joe Biden to a court in Miami, which sentenced him to 45 years in prison for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine and countless heavy weapons into the US. He is now free again, but must fear being re-arrested at any time if he leaves the US.
(2026-01-17). Madison, WI: Diverse Crowd Protests UW 'Pausing' of Gender Affirming Healthcare for Trans Youth. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-17). Health Card launched for AJK, G-B. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister's Health Card programme to Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan reaffirming the federal government's commitment to provide quality healthcare as a fundamental right to every citizen, regardless of social or economic status. | Addressing the launching ceremony, the prime minister said the initiative marked another major step towards delivering healthcare facilities at people's doorsteps. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recalled that the health card scheme was first introduced in 2016 under t…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Trump regime's claim dead ICE detainee killed himself is a flat-out lie. thecanary.co 
Trump's ICE fascists have claimed that a Cuban detainee who died in ICE custody "died while attempting suicide". They are lying. ICE now lying about Cuban detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos An eye-witness says that guards pinned and choked Cuban detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos after he refused to enter a new area of the ICE detention […] | By
(2026-01-17). UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key: Important Notice to Read. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), while releasing the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key (Provisional), has also issued important notification with regard to raise objections.
(2026-01-17). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-17). Pakistan rebuffs India's 'integral part' claim on Kashmir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has brushed aside India's untenable claim that Jammu and Kashmir was its "integral and inalienable part", saying that the UN resolutions recognized the Himalayan state as a disputed territory. | "Jammu and Kashmir is not 'an integral part' of India, nor has it ever been so under international law," Pakistani delegate Asif Khan told the UN General Assembly on Thursday. | He was responding to Indian delegate Eldos Punoose who protested a pointed reference to the unresolved Kashmir dispute made by Pakistan's Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad while commenting on the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' priori…
(2026-01-17). Thank you, David Webb, you made Hong Kong a better place. scmp.com Like many long-time reporters in Hong Kong, I had occasional dealings with David Webb, the market transparency and shareholder rights crusader who died this week of prostate cancer at the relatively young age of 60. Almost all of my encounters with him over the years were annoying and slightly unpleasant. But they made me respect him all the more. | He once chastised me for misstating a relatively obscure Nasa space mission in the 1960s and demanded a print correction. I thought, who cares? But I…
(2026-01-17). Sunday 3/1: The Other Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org The New Parkway, 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612-2407…
(2026-01-17). History Of Remilitarization Of Japan. popularresistance.org I just came back from the annual VFP Peace Speaking Tour in Okinawa and mainland Japan. During the 3-week tour, we witnessed the unimaginable scale of their remilitarization. | Before I start talking about Japan, here is my basic understanding of the geopolitical strategy of the United States. You may or may not agree with what I am going to say. But please bear with me:
| For the United States, which aspires to be the world's sole hegemonic power, there are three major obstacles that refuse to acquiésce: Russia, Iran, and China.
(2026-01-17). Tuesday 1/20: Felton: "Free America" Rally & Walkout. indybay.org Highway 9 & Graham Hill Road, Felton…
(2026-01-17). 14 killed as truck plunges into dry canal in Sargodha fog. tribune.com.pk 
At least 14 people were killed and several others injured on Saturday after a truck crashed due to dense fog in Punjab's Sargodha district, rescue officials said. | The accident occurred near Ghalapur Bangla in Kot Momin tehsil, where visibility was extremely low because of heavy fog. A mini-truck veered off the road and fell into a dry canal, according to rescue officials. | Rescue authorities said seven people died at the scene, while the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. Another seven people later died during treatment, raising the death toll to 14. | At the time of the accident, 23 people were trave…
(2026-01-17). U.S. Sanctions Are a Flop as North Korea's Economy Continues to Grow. covertactionmagazine.com On two visits, this author witnessed North Korea's economic boom first-hand I visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) or People's Korea in April 2024 and then 18 months later in October 2025 after being invited by the Korean Association of Social Scientists (KASS). The trips were organized by the British Group for the Study …
(2026-01-17). SAI's Nationwide Hunt for Coaches: Boon for Indian Sports. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to bolster athlete support, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched a nationwide drive to recruit assistant coaches across 26 disciplines. The initiative will benefit Centres of Excellence and other training facilities, with disciplines like shooting, athletics, swimming, and wrestling standing to gain the most.
(2026-01-17). Mane eyes second AFCON title. tribune.com.pk 
Sadio Mane will cement his status as one of the all-time great African players if he can lead Senegal to victory against hosts Morocco in Sunday's Cup of Nations final — a game he has said will be his farewell to the tournament. | Former Liverpool star Mane turns 34 in April and has played over 120 times for his country going back to a debut against Morocco shortly after his 20th birthday in 2012. | The high point of his international career came in February 2022, when he starred as the Lions of Teranga beat Egypt on penalties in the Cup of Nations final in Yaounde. | Having missed a penalty during normal…
(2026-01-17). 'Ready to embrace good pressure'. tribune.com.pk 
Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time. | The 28-year-old played on the tour as a neutral athlete after Russian players were banned from competing under their own flag following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. | Having found herself thrust into the political spotlight, Kasatkina became one of the few Russian-born players to publicly criticise the war, before a pathway to permanent residency in Australia opened up last March. | Kasatkina, who has not returned…
(2026-01-17). Nine killed, 36 injured as passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people were killed and 36 others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Gwadar in Balochistan, police said on Saturday. | The accident occurred near the Hudd Goth area of Ormara when a Karachi-bound coach travelling to Jiwani lost control and overturned due to overspeeding, according to Coastal Highway police. The vehicle belonged to a private transport company, Al Usman. | SP Aslam Bangulzai stated that preliminary investigations suggested overspeeding as the primary cause of the crash, adding that the driver lost control of the vehicle. | Rescue teams rushe…
(2026-01-17). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). 2022 flood pledges largely soft loans, Senate told. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the Senate that more than 80 per cent of international pledges made during the 2022 floods were in the form of soft loans rather than grants. | Replying to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said Pakistan ultimately received less than 50 per cent of the total pledged amount, with most commitments tied to conditions and staggered disbursement frameworks. | The government under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided that the losses caused by the recent natural disasters would be covered domestically, he sa…
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Sacramento: 44th Annual MLK March For The Dream. indybay.org Starting Points: | Oak Park Community Center (Extra Mile – 8: 00 AM): | 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 | Parking available at the community center and surrounding streets. | Sacramento City College (Main March – 8: 30 AM): | 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822 | Parking available on campus. Arrive early for best spots! | EXPO and Main Stage Speakers | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Expo Only – 10: 00 AM): | 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-17). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Reaching a Milestone: Surpassing 1,000 Apartheid-Free Communities. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-01-17). Strife and Resolution: Karbi and Bihari Communities in Assam. devdiscourse.com The second round of discussions between the Assam state government and Karbi society, aiming to address recent tensions in West Karbi Anglong district, has been postponed. This delay results from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
(2026-01-17). X outage affects tens of thousands worldwide. tribune.com.pk 
Elon Musk's X was mostly restored after an outage impacted tens of thousands of users globally on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. | At the peak, there were more than 74,000 reports of issues with the social media platform in the United States around 10.14 a.m. ET, data from the outage-tracking website showed. That eased to about 4,000 by 12: 34 p.m. ET. | The actual number may differ from what is shown on the platform as the site relies on user-submitted reports. | X did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the reason for the outage. | Outage reports in the UK dropped to 440 from m…
(2026-01-17). Trump's Greenland obsession forces Macron to send troops as Putin sends a cryptic message. hindustantimes.com Europe is closing ranks against Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, as Arctic tensions spill into the NATO arena. With talks deadlocked, Denmark and its European partners have launched "Operation Arctic Endurance," moving troops into Greenland to signal unity and deterrence. As Macron reinforces Europe's security posture and Russia voices alarm, the Greenland standoff is fast becoming a test of NATO cohesion and transatlantic ties.
(2026-01-17). Anan Yaeesh sentenced to 5 years and 6 months; Ali and Mansour acquitted: Free all Palestinian prisoners in Italian jails! samidoun.net 
In a case which sets an extremely dangerous precedent for judicial repression of Palestinians and pro-Palestine activists in Europe, the Court of L'Aquila, Italy, has sentenced Anan Yaeesh to 5 years and 6 months in prison for conspiracy to commit terrorism. At the same hearing, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh were acquitted, the three having …
(2026-01-17). Trump, Noem, and CBS claim ICE murderer Jonathan Ross had 'internal bleeding' exposed as lie. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime needed to shore up its lie that murdered Minneapolis woman Renee Good was a "domestic terrorist" who was killed because she tried to kill ICE thug Jonathan Ross with her car. Shooting a mum three times in the face from a couple of feet way needs a lot of shoring up as […] | By
(2026-01-17). Modi, Mamata Battle in Bengal is Not Political Alone. ummid.com What is happening in West Bengal during the last few days is more than RSS and BJP, the Saffron Ecosystem, simply trying to set a political narrative.
(2026-01-17). US visa pause meant to ensure vigorous vetting, says embassy. tribune.com.pk 
The US Embassy in Islamabad said on Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio instituted the pause on the issuance of immigration visa to ensure that the new immigrants were vetted "to the maximum degree" and that they will not use public assistance. | In a post on X, the embassy said that the pause, effective on January 21, applies to the issuance of immigrant visas only and it does not apply to non-immigrant visas, such as tourists, students, athletes, skilled workers, and their families. | "Secretary Rubio has instituted this pause until we can ensure that new immigrants have been vetted to the maximum deg…
(2026-01-17). GATE 2026 Admit Card Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 (GATE 2026) on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2026-01-17). India-EU Trade Revolution: Export Boost Awaits. devdiscourse.com India's burgeoning export sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, are poised for substantial growth thanks to an impending free trade agreement with the European Union. Industry experts anticipate that this deal, set to be announced soon, will effectively double India's exports to the EU over the next three years.
(2026-01-17). Be The Sky – An Interview with Tenzin Choegyal. indybay.org Audio interview with Tibetan musician and performer Tenzin Choegyal on his new album (2025) with Philip Glass titled "Be The Sky." This interview was originally broadcast on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org in December, 2025.
(2026-01-17). Asteroid 2005 UK1 to fly within 0.08 AU of Earth Today. ummid.com Asteroid 2005 UK1, nicknamed nickname planet killer because of its huge size, will fly within 0.08 astronomical units AU, or sun-Earth distances) of Earth today i.e. Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Update on Australian NetZero efforts. wattsupwiththat.com There has been little decarbonisation since 2020. Aging, increasingly unreliable coal fired power stations are still the backbone of the electricity supply. The price of energy is inexorably rising. Australian governments, both State or Federal, are subsidising domestic solar and batteries, subsidising grid wind and solar generation, subsidising fossil fuel plant to stay generating to do what the unreliable wind and solar can't, and subsidising consumers as power is too expensive. When will it all end in tears?>
(2026-01-17). EPA tells LHC it demolished 41 units, sealed dozens to curb smog. tribune.com.pk 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Saturday submitted a detailed report to the Lahore High Court, outlining enforcement actions taken against polluters in compliance with court orders issued in the ongoing smog mitigation case. | According to the report, the EPA has demolished 41 industrial units and nine brick kilns which were all identified as major contributors to environmental pollution. Further, 81 industrial units, 41 restaurants and five brick kilns have been sealed for violating environmental standards. | Read: Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing | Cases have been registered again…
(2026-01-17). Wednesday 1/28: Stand with Rebels & Against U.S.-Israel War Threats/Moves on Iran. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco, California…
(2026-01-17). Bushra Bibi's daughter moves LHC. tribune.com.pk 
The daughter of Bushra Bibi approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking permission to meet her mother, who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail. | Mubashra Khawar Maneka filed the petition through Lahore High Court Bar Association President Asif Naswana. The Punjab government, the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, and other relevant authorities have been made respondents in the case. | In her petition, the petitioner stated that Bushra Bibi is presently lodged in Adiala Jail and that she is her biological daughter. She maintained that under jail rules, she is legally entitled to meet her mother. | The peti…
(2026-01-17). Speaker draws red lines for opposition. tribune.com.pk 
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday made it clear that responsible criticism of the government would be welcomed in the house, but no member would be allowed to cross clearly-defined constitutional and institutional boundaries. | Talking to opposition leaders during a meeting for the issuance of the leader of the opposition's appointment notification, the speaker said the use of abusive or 'below the belt' language would not be tolerated under any circumstances in parliamentary proceedings. | He outlined three non-negotiable red lines, stating that no criticism would be permitted against Paki…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). FM Dar expresses hope for peace in Iran, wider region in phone call with Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed hope for peace and stability in Iran and the wider region in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart. | A post on X by the Foreign Office said FM Dar and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi held a phone call today. | "They discussed the current situation in Iran and the wider region. DPM/FM expressed hope for peace and stability, and both sides agreed to continue bilateral consultations on matters of mutual interest," it said. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister S…
(2026-01-17). Social Strikes: Confronting ICE and Resisting Authoritarianism. portside.org Social Strikes: Confronting ICE and Resisting Authoritarianism |
(2026-01-17). Tragic Discovery: Man Found Dead In Sangrampur Pond. devdiscourse.com A body of a 33-year-old man was discovered in a pond in the Sangrampur area, according to local authorities.
(2026-01-17). Shah's son confident Iran rulers to fall. tribune.com.pk 
The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest. | Reza Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the Washington area, has presented himself as leader of the opposition as the cleric-run state ruthlessly represses mass protests. | "The Islamic republic will fall ⚪ not if, but when," Pahlavi told a news conference in Washington. | Since the demonstrations erupted in the waning days of 2025 with a rallying cry of solving Iran's severe economic woes, Pahlavi has urge…
(2026-01-17). Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan discuss joint Islamic defense alliance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are in discussions to establish a joint defense alliance, signaling a potential shift in regional security dynamics, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan confirmed that talks are underway among the three countries, stressing the need for greater regional trust and cooperation to address shared security challenges, while noting that no formal agreement has yet been signed.His remarks follow disclosures by Pakistan's Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Harraj, who told Reuters that a draft trilat…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). PTV stun SNGPL to break centuries-old record. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Television (PTV) rewrote the history books on Saturday, breaking a record that had stood for more than two centuries with a dramatic two-run victory over Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in the President's Trophy Grade-I at the National Bank Stadium. | In an extraordinary finale, PTV successfully defended a target of just 40 runs, becoming the first team in the 253-year history of first-class cricket to do so. The feat eclipsed a mark that had remained untouched since 1794, when Oldfield defended 41 against the Marylebone Cricket Club at Lord's Old Ground. | PTV's improbable triumph came aft…
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Solidarity Gathering for the People of Iran. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). NA debates cyber fraud after speaker impersonated. tribune.com.pk 
The growing threat of online fraud took centre stage in the National Assembly on Friday as Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq disclosed that his voice had been impersonated to fraudulently seek money from citizens, prompting assurances from the government that action and legislation were underway to counter organised digital crime. | The session, presided over by Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, also saw the suspension of multiple lawmakers over non-submission of asset declarations and a packed legislative agenda, alongside moments of levity on the floor of the House. | During the sitting, lawmakers discussed online fraud, legislati…
(2026-01-17). Macklin Good's killing sparks protests at over 1,000 places in United States. ummid.com The brutal daylight killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests at more than 1,000 places in United States (USA).
(2026-01-17). Living through Victoria's new climate reality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after medical tests. geo.tv 
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-17). Country sees $3.5b surge in agri exports. tribune.com.pk 
Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan on Friday said agriculture remained a major component of Pakistan's trade as the country witnessed a significant surge in agricultural exports last year, with exports increasing by around $3 to $3.5 billion compared to the previous year. | Responding to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Ms Aliya Kamran, Ms Naeema Kishwar Khan, Ms Shahida Begum and Muhammad Usman Badini in the National Assembly, the minister said that the growth in agri-exports was largely driven by favorable international market conditions and timely response by Pakistani exporters.
(2026-01-17). Shreyanka Patil Creates Waves as Youngest Bowler with 5-Wicket Haul in WPL. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling Women's Premier League fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Shreyanka Patil etched her name into the record books as she became the youngest bowler to secure a five-wicket haul. Her stellar performance came against the Gujarat Giants, as the match unfolded at Navi Mumbai on Friday.
(2026-01-17). AIMIM to emerge as single largest party in Malegaon Corporation 2026: Exit Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is set to emerge as the single largest party in Malegaon where polling for the corporation election (MMC) was held today.
(2026-01-17). UN: Jan. 16] US Board of Peace Members, UN Top Job Opening Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-01-17). 15,000 nurses walk out on big-business hospitals in NYC. workers.org 
Some 15,000 nurses at the biggest and richest hospital empires in New York City walked out in what the New York State Nurses Association (NYNSA) is calling an "Unfair Labor Practice strike" that began at 6 a.m. on Jan. 12. It is the largest nurses' strike in the history of . . . |
(2026-01-17). Former Cricket Star Damien Martyn Triumphs Over Meningitis. devdiscourse.com Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has made a significant recovery from a severe meningitis attack that left him in a coma last December. The 54-year-old shared his experience of survival, highlighting the fragility and preciousness of life after narrowly escaping death.
(2026-01-17). Man throws raw meat outside Gurdwara in UK, arrested after MP raises issue in parliament. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The UK police have arrested and filed charges against a man for allegedly throwing raw meat outside the gurdwara premises in West Bromwich. The action was taken after Labour MP Sarah Coombes from West Bromwich raised the issue in the British Parliament. | According to the police, 42-year-old Tomasz Bruch has been charged with deliberately throwing raw meat outside the Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib and hurting religious sentiments. This act is considered a violation of Sikh religious beliefs, and the police are treating it as a hate crime. Police records also indicate that the accused does not have a p…
(2026-01-17). DAILY MEMO: Ten-Year-Old Child, Gardeners, and Vendors, Among the More Than 88 Kidnapped in SoCal This Week. lataco.com Memo answers the complicated question, "Isn't it against the law now for ICE to be masked?"
(2026-01-17). Princess Zahra becomes AKU's first pro-chancellor as 461 students graduate. tribune.com.pk 
Princess Zahra Aga Khan was formally installed as the Aga Khan University's (AKU) first Pro-Chancellor on Saturday as the institution graduated 461 students from 18 degree programmes at its 38th convocation in Pakistan. | As Pro-Chancellor, Princess Zahra will guide AKU in its continuing efforts to improve quality of life across the country. | "The university's geographic expansion has seen AKU's presence extend across Pakistan, into more cities and villages than ever before," said Princess Zahra. "From Karachi to Matiari, from Lahore to Gilgit, the university's health care professionals, educators, and resear…
(2026-01-17). Spain and Portugal: Unveiling the Soul of Southern Europe. thecanary.co 
There are parts of the world where life seems to move with a different kind of intention. Spain and Portugal belong to that category — places where mornings begin slowly, where evenings spill into the streets, and where the past sits comfortably beside the present. Travelling through these countries isn't just about admiring scenery; it's […] | By
(2026-01-17). Thousands join anti-Trump 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of people took to the streets of Denmark's capital on Saturday to protest at US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. | The protest followed Trump's warning on Friday that he "may put a tariff" on countries that oppose his plans to take over mineral-rich Greenland, which is an autonomous territory of Denmark. | They also coincided with a visit to Copenhagen by a bipartisan delegation from the US Congress that has made clear the opposition of many Americans to the Trump administration's sabre-rattling. | Waving the flags of Denmark and Greenland, the pro…
(2026-01-17). Fact Check: Plundering of Somnath and other Hindu temples. ummid.com Temple destructions in ancient and medieval India were not primarily a religious phenomenon.
(2026-01-17). It's a Police State in Minnesota. progressive.org Minnesota is experiencing a state-wide police riot backed by the full authority of the federal government.
(2026-01-17). Ramadan 2026: List of Imams to lead Taraweeh at Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com The Presidency of The Two Holy Mosques today i.e. January 13, 2026 released the list of 7 Imams who will lead the Taraweeh Prayers at the Grand Mosque at Makkah (Masjid al Haram) during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447H.
(2026-01-17). The Stature of Sacrifice and the Abyss of Indignity. radiohc.cu History, in its inexorable march, often acts as a sieve that separates the wheat from the chaff, nobility from baseness. | The recent sacrifice of the 32 sons of Cuba, who fell in the line of duty on January 3, has not only left a physical void in their families and national mourning in the soul of the nation, but has also laid bare, with surgical starkness, the profound moral asymmetries that coexist in the contemporary world. | While the humble people mourn their martyrs, a phenomenon emerges from the digital sewers that, although predictable, is no less monstrous: the celebration of death, the mockery of the s…
(2026-01-17). ICE fishing: Inside the organized resistance to occupation. workers.org 
Minneapolis Steam billows from atop a coffee mug sustained by cold hands in the frigid passenger's seat of a hatchback that has weathered many journeys. Nearby on a busy street in south Minneapolis, locals amble about, carrying out their daily sojourns. For now, it is quiet; a waiting game from . . . |
(2026-01-17). CPJ joins 2 urgent calls for legal transparency following FBI search of WaPo journalist's home. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-17). Mandatory digital ID cards abandoned: where did the government go wrong? |
(2026-01-17). Raccoons break into liquor stores, scale skyscrapers and pick locks — studying their clever brains can clarify human intelligence, too. |
(2026-01-17). The Insurrection Act is one of at least 26 legal loopholes in the law banning the use of the US military domestically. |
(2026-01-17). Fast fashion: why changes in return policies don't do enough to address environmental damage. |
(2026-01-17). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. juancole.com
(2026-01-17). Searching reporters' homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy. |
(2026-01-17). Thecla, the beast fighter: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many 'leading ladies' in early Christian texts. |
(2026-01-17). Trump's War On Journalism: Officials Proudly Defend Raiding A Journalist's Home. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-17). Earthquake in Israel, US feels aftershock? Netanyahu's 'nuclear' reply as Trump 'cancels' Iran war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-01-17). Have US tariffs failed to bite? China's trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion. |
(2026-01-17). What the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station tells us about healthcare in space. |
(2026-01-17). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Haiti's presidential council expands defamation laws as end of political immunity looms. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-17). Why Does Trump Really Want Greenland? levernews.com
(2026-01-17). How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty. |
(2026-01-17). 12 ways the Trump administration dismantled civil rights law and the foundations of inclusive democracy in its first year. |
(2026-01-17). Holguín y el duelo antiimperialista. radiohc.cu 
Un mar de pueblo, compacto y silencioso, anegó este viernes el corazón de Holguín. Era el gesto solidario de una provincia, de una isla entera, despidiendo a sus hijos caídos. Treinta y dos combatientes, siete de ellos de esta tierra oriental, arrancados de la vida por la despiadada maquinaria de guerra del imperio. | El crimen ocurrió en suelo venezolano, en la hermana República Bolivariana, víctima permanente del acoso y la agresión de Washington. El merecido tributo tuvo lugar en un emblemático museo holguinero. | El escenario es simbólico: frente al Museo Provincial La Periquera, testigo momentos trascendenta…
(2026-01-17). Holguín y el duelo antiimperialista. radiohc.cu Un mar de pueblo, compacto y silencioso, anegó este viernes el corazón de Holguín. Era el gesto solidario de una provincia, de una isla entera, despidiendo a sus hijos caídos. Treinta y dos combatientes, siete de ellos de esta tierra oriental, arrancados de la vida por la despiadada maquinaria de guerra del imperio. | El crimen ocurrió en suelo venezolano, en la hermana República Bolivariana, víctima permanente del acoso y la agresión de Washington. El merecido tributo tuvo lugar en un emblemático museo holguinero. | El escenario es simbólico: frente al Museo Provincial La Periquera, testigo momentos trascendenta…
(2026-01-17). Los mejores memes de la humillación de Machado ante Trump. cubadebate.cu Si la palabra humillación se hiciera imagen, sería la foto de María Corina Machado regalando su medalla del Premio Nobel de la Paz a Donald Trump. La líder de la oposición venezolana fue recibida por el mandatario en la Casa Blanca y, como había anunciado, esta le regaló la insignia.
(2026-01-17). Los mejores memes de la humillación de Machado ante Trump. cubadebate.cu Si la palabra humillación se hiciera imagen, sería la foto de María Corina Machado regalando su medalla del Premio Nobel de la Paz a Donald Trump. La líder de la oposición venezolana fue recibida por el mandatario en la Casa Blanca y, como había anunciado, esta le regaló la insignia.
(2026-01-17). Barcelona Enjoys a Good Run, Real Madrid Expects Boos at the Bernabéu. radiohc.cu Havana, January 16 (RHC) — Barcelona overcame Racing Santander's resistance and advanced in the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid prepares to receive boos at their home of the Santiago Bernabéu. | Although today's news should focus on Baràßa's strong performance, which secured a 2-0 victory over Santander with goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid's troubles are drawing considerable attention. | After the so-called "Albacetazo," the unexpected 3-2 defeat against a second-division team like Albacete, the players' credibility has been shattered amid months of criticism regarding their lack…
(2026-01-17). Arbeloa calls on Bernabeu faithful. tribune.com.pk 
New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he understood the hurt and disappointment felt by fans after a turbulent week but urged them to rally behind the team ahead of Saturday's LaLiga home match against relegation-threatened Levante. | Real suffered back-to-back setbacks, first losing 3-2 to Barcelona in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final, then crashing out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday after a 3-2 defeat to second-tier Albacete, a result that also marked Arbeloa's first game in charge following the departure of Xabi Alonso. | Real sit second with 45 points from 19 matches, four fewer than leaders Barcelon…
(2026-01-17). Friday 1/30: The Settlers: Documentary Screening + Q&A. indybay.org Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito…
(2026-01-17). L'Italia e il drone che non c'è. strategic-culture.su La storia dei droni russi che sorvolavano l'Italia è stata smascherata per quello che era: una grottesca invenzione. | Segue nostro Non è quasi mai come sembra | Dannazione: era tutto cosਠben orchestrato da sembrare autentico. E invece no. La storia dei droni russi che avrebbero sorvolato l'Italia — e in particolare il Joint Research Centre (JRC) di Ispra — si è rivelata per quello che era: una costruzione grottesca, pr…
(2026-01-17). L'Italia e il drone che non c'è. strategic-culture.su La storia dei droni russi che sorvolavano l'Italia è stata smascherata per quello che era: una grottesca invenzione. | Segue nostro Non è quasi mai come sembra | Dannazione: era tutto cosਠben orchestrato da sembrare autentico. E invece no. La storia dei droni russi che avrebbero sorvolato l'Italia — e in particolare il Joint Research Centre (JRC) di Ispra — si è rivelata per quello che era: una costruzione grottesca, pr…
(2026-01-17). Trump asks Türkiye's Erdogan, Egypt's el-Sisi to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com The board will supervise the temporary governance of Gaza, which has been under a fragile ceasefire since October.
(2026-01-17). Photos: Gaza ceasefire brings no relief as Israeli bombings continue. aljazeera.com Over 80 percent of Gaza's infrastructure lies in ruins as residents endure precarious living conditions and limited aid.
(2026-01-17). LIVE: Gaza death toll rises by Israeli raids, Trump names 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ceasefire agreement.
(2026-01-17). Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro. aljazeera.com Venezuela's Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-17). Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term: Electoral Commission. aljazeera.com Museveni, 81, secured 71.65 percent support, electoral commission says, after contentious election campaign.
(2026-01-17). Mother of Elon Musk's child sues his AI company over Grok deepfake images. aljazeera.com Ashley St Clair, mother of Musk's son, Romulus, sues over 'pain and mental distress' caused by fake AI images.
(2026-01-17). LIVE: Manchester United vs Manchester City — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the derby at Old Trafford.
(2026-01-17). Uganda's Bobi Wine says escaped raid on house amid disputed vote. aljazeera.com Opposition ‚leader claims escaping police and army raid hours before Museveni, 81, was declared the winner.
(2026-01-17). US judge orders curbs on ICE agents' actions against Minnesota protesters. aljazeera.com The court injunction bars federal agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.
(2026-01-17). Ceasefire in Palestine? What ceasefire? aljazeera.com While Israeli mass violence continues to kill Palestinians, the UK government continues to choose complicity.
(2026-01-17). Carrick off to perfect start as United beat City 2-0 in Manchester derby. aljazeera.com United kick off interim manager ‚Michael Carrick's ‚second stint in charge with an impressive 2-0 derby victory.
(2026-01-17). Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify. aljazeera.com Torrential rains have devastated communities from Mozambique to South Africa, displacing hundreds of thousands.
(2026-01-17). Clippers rally past Raptors in OT for fifth straight NBA win. aljazeera.com Los Angeles Clippers overcome a 14-point deficit to beat Toronto Raptors 121-117, while Nets and Cavaliers also win.
(2026-01-17). Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.
(2026-01-17). Minneapolis mayor says reported DOJ probe 'intimidation' amid ICE raids. aljazeera.com Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as violent ICE crackdown continues.
(2026-01-17). Sudan: A truce of separation. aljazeera.com The proposed humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan aims to undermine the unity of the country.
(2026-01-17). AFCON final: Senegal criticises lack of 'fair play' ahead of Morocco clash. aljazeera.com Senegal criticises lack of 'fair play' before facing host nation Morocco in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations final.
(2026-01-17). Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting. aljazeera.com Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair.
(2026-01-17). Can the US afford Trump's $1.5 trillion 'dream military'? aljazeera.com Donald Trump plans to boost US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027. His plan to pay for it does not add up.
(2026-01-17). US air authority warns of 'military activities' over Mexico, South America. aljazeera.com Warnings come as Mexico's Sheinbaum says 'compelling results' in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.
(2026-01-17). Senegal hope Morocco final will not be Mane's AFCON farewell. aljazeera.com Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane announced after the semifinal that he would not appear at another AFCON for Senegal.
(2026-01-17). Australian Open: Djokovic targets Sincaraz to end wait for record 25th slam. aljazeera.com Novak Djokovic ready to turn back clock at Australian Open despite falling behind Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
(2026-01-17). Manchester United vs Manchester City 2-0: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secure a morale-boosting home derby victory for Man United.
(2026-01-17). AFCON, Colonialism and Lumumba. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-17). Beijing hosts ice lantern art festival to boost immersive cultural tourism. ecns.cn The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival opened in Beijing Thursday. The festival is themed "Legends of Longqing Gorge: A Tribute to the Classics," looking back on four decades of ice-and-snow cultural tourism development.
(2026-01-17). Global tech partnerships highlighted at major tech show. ecns.cn Chinese technology companies are enhancing collaboration and partnerships with global technology leaders in the age of AI, a trend that executives said will better support global development and shared benefits.
(2026-01-17). Traditional Dai medicine's gentle solution for neck and back pain. ecns.cn "My neck hurts so much I can't even turn my head. Patches and massages didn't work. Can you help?" said Mr. Wang, 48, who came into our clinic in December with severe neck pain.
(2026-01-17). Chinese scientists confirm quantum mechanics prediction set 87 years ago. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have directly observed the Migdal effect for the first time in experiments involving collisions between neutrons and atomic nuclei, confirming a quantum mechanics prediction made nearly nine decades ago.
(2026-01-17). Economy set to extend steady growth trajectory. ecns.cn China's economy is poised to extend its steady growth momentum into 2026, with stepped-up policy support for domestic demand and a faster innovation-led transition to cushion any external uncertainties, officials and analysts said.
(2026-01-17). China urges fugitives linked to Chen Zhi crime syndicate to surrender. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security on Thursday issued a notice urging fugitives linked to the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate to voluntarily surrender to authorities.
(2026-01-17). Big cargo drone aces elevated test flight>. ecns.cn A new large cargo drone model successfully completed a transprovincial test flight over plateau regions, demonstrating its ability to operate in extreme high-altitude conditions, its developer said.
(2026-01-17). FAST reveals insights into cosmic signals. ecns.cn An aerial photo taken on Friday shows China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope, or FAST, under maintenance, in Guizhou province.This marks the first time globally that scientists have captured the evolutionary process of such a burst, aiding in narrowing down the long-debated origins of these brief yet powerful cosmic signals.
(2026-01-17). China sends sea-launched rocket CERES-1 Y7 from sea. ecns.cn The commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 a.m. (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation.
(2026-01-17). South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in jail for obstruction. ecns.cn A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in the first trial over charges including obstruction of arrest, according to a CCTV report on Friday.
(2026-01-17). Cold wave expected to sweep across China. ecns.cn China is expected to be hit by its first cold wave of the year from Saturday to Wednesday, bringing widespread rain, snow, and icy conditions, especially in southern regions. Central and eastern China will face their strongest winter weather so far, the national weather authority said on Friday.
(2026-01-17). China, Canada eye new partnership. ecns.cn China and Canada look to a "new strategic partnership" amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, as President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-01-17). China's giant radio telescope observations unravel origin of cosmic enigmatic flashes. ecns.cn Through studying the observation data of China's gigantic radio telescope located in the country's southwestern Guizhou Province, an international research team has uncovered compelling new evidence supporting a binary-system origin for at least some fast radio bursts (FRBs), one of the most enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics.
(2026-01-17). South Korean former leader gets 5-year jail. ecns.cn South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison in a case related to his failed martial law bid in late 2024, marking the first verdict in eight cases he is facing.
(2026-01-17). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 11- Jan. 17). ecns.cn China beat Australia 1-0 in its Group D match on Jan. 11, and drew with Thailand 0-0 in its last Group D match at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on Jan. 14 in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time.
(2026-01-17). Year's first private rocket mission takes off. ecns.cn Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, conducted the sixth sea-based launch of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Friday morning, marking the first private space mission in China in 2026.
(2026-01-17). China fortifies energy security as risks rise. ecns.cn With rising global geopolitical uncertainties, China is poised to further strengthen energy security over the coming years, with the nation's energy self-sufficiency rate projected to reach 85 percent by 2030, according to a recent industry report.
(2026-01-17). UN names Hangzhou leader in 'zero waste'. ecns.cn The United Nations has selected Hangzhou as one of the world's top 20 "Zero Waste Cities", recognizing the provincial capital of Zhejiang for its marriage of rapid economic growth and high-tech environmental governance.
(2026-01-17). Tomato price spike due to bad weather. ecns.cn The recent surge in tomato prices in China was mainly due to the impact of unfavorable weather earlier in the season and tight supplies during the peak period, experts said. Prices have started to ease slightly in mid-January and are likely to see a seasonal decline after the Spring Festival holiday in mid-February.
(2026-01-17). Zou Jiayi assumes office as AIIB president. ecns.cn China's former Vice Minister of Finance Zou Jiayi on Friday formally took office as president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and chair of its Board of Directors, according to a statement released by the bank.
(2026-01-17). China urges restraint over Iran to prevent further turmoil in Middle East. ecns.cn A file photo of Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.China called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid pushing the Middle East into deeper instability and conflict, following an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday over the situation in Iran.
(2026-01-17). Smaller banks shift to quality growth. ecns.cn China's financial regulator is urging stronger action to address risks in small and medium-sized financial institutions, as they face pressure amid transformation and business model innovation, experts said.
(2026-01-17). Astronauts say training helped ensure safe return. ecns.cn Astronauts of China's Shenzhou XX mission Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie meet the press at the Beijing Aerospace City on Jan 16, 2026. This was the first official public appearance of the crew of the Shenzhou XX flight mission after they returned to Earth.Wang said that when equipment malfunctions occurred in space, the basic knowledge and design principles he accumulated on the ground could be put to immediate use.
(2026-01-17). Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership. ecns.cn Xi called on both sides to increase efforts to promote cooperation and reduce the negative list, thereby strengthening the bond of shared interests through deeper and broader cooperation.Canada wishes to build with China a new strategic partnership that is strong and enduring so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, Carney said.
(2026-01-17). MOC: China, Europe resolving EV case marks a significant step. ecns.cn China and the European Union have resolved the electric vehicle case in accordance with World Trade Organization rules and on the basis of mutual respect, a move of significant positive importance, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-01-17). White House says Rubio, Witkoff, Blair to join Trump-led of to oversee postwar Gaza. haaretz.com A diplomatic source told Haaretz that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was also invited to sit at the board overnight on Saturday, adding that the leaders of all three mediating countries — Egypt, Qatar and Turkey — were invited to take part…
(2026-01-17). Despite end, Israel Police continues to raid Bedouin village Tarabin, residents say. haaretz.com Local residents told Haaretz that officers threw stun grenades and flares and fired tear gas, and even damaged the local mosque. 'We hear explosions, as if it's war,' one resident said. 'I don't understand what they want from us. I don't know who to turn to anymore'…
(2026-01-17). South Sudan Needs Decisive African Union Action. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Internally displaced people fetch water inside a camp in the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan, February 13, 2025. | © 2025 Brian Inganga/AP Photo | The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council should use its January 19 ambassadorial-level meeting to address the urgent protection needs and escalating abuses in South Sudan. The meeting follows a visit by the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, during which they assessed the 2018 peace agreement's implementation, which has been undermined by, amongst others, President Salva Kiir's party's unilateral amendments. Over the…
(2026-01-17). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-17). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Venezuelan acting president calls for oil industry reforms to attract foreign investment. independent.co.ug 
CARACAS | Xinhua | Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday called on the legislature to approve an oil industry reform plan to attract foreign investment and promote the country's economic recovery. In her annual report to the legislature on behalf of the administrative body, Rodriguez said that the relevant reforms would help improve the …
(2026-01-17). Museveni: The Economist-in-Chief and Uganda's Long Growth Bet. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seeks a seventh term in office, his case to Ugandans is increasingly framed not in ideology or liberation history, but in economics. Growth figures, infrastructure investment, financial stability, and a long-term vision for structural transformation now sit at the centre of his re-election argument. "At …
(2026-01-17). Iran: America's Next Target After Venezuela. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 28, 2025, protests unexpectedly erupted across Iran in response to a severe economic downturn in the Middle Eastern country, caused largely by sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies. More notably, the protests have grown in scale and turned violent, with clashes between civilians and police resulting in casualties, occurring shortly …
(2026-01-17). China's AI ambitions meet the politics of global supply chains. moderndiplomacy.eu The US military operation against the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has exacerbated the already strained US relationship with Latin America, with far-reaching implications beyond the region. The episode unfolded in the context of China's increasing involvement in Venezuela, underscoring the extent to which Latin America's resource diplomacy has been caught up in the great power …
(2026-01-17). The Iranian Crisis as a Geopolitical Phenomenon. moderndiplomacy.eu Waves of mass protest in Iran tend to erupt when least expected, though this should hardly surprise us. They typically represent the release of pressures accumulated over years. The current cycle follows this familiar pattern. Its immediate trigger was a sharp currency collapse that pushed the Iranian rial to historic lows, eroding household purchasing power …
(2026-01-17). Breaking the Rentier Cycle: Tinubu's Tax Gamble and Nigeria's Economic Future. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, oil has defined Nigeria's political landscape, where abundant reserves have made the country Africa's biggest oil producer , the world's 6th largest exporter, including holding the 10th largest proven oil reserve in the world. With proven oil reserves of about 37 billion barrels, successive governments have relied on petroleum rents to fund the …
(2026-01-17). Senegal aim to deny hosts Morocco in Cup of Nations final. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). On Greenland, Trump wants to be like Polk. responsiblestatecraft.org Any hopes that Wednesday's meeting of Greenland and Denmark's foreign ministers with Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio might point toward an end of the Trump administration's attempts to annex the semiautonomous arctic territory were swiftly disappointed. "Fundamental disagreement" remains, according to Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen. That these talks would yield no hint of a resolution should not be surprising. Much of Trump's stated rationale for seeking ownership of Greenland — the need for an increased U.S. military presence, the ability to access the island's critical mineral d…
(2026-01-17). Trump Declares Gaza Phase 2: Is It Too Soon After a Failed Phase 1? thinktank.pk In the ongoing quest for stability in the Middle East, the Gaza ceasefire plan has transitioned to its second phase despite significant shortcomings in the initial stage. Announced by US officials on January 16, 2026, this move raises critical questions about the viability of the agreement and its potential to end the protracted conflict. With …
(2026-01-17). Tariffs Over Troops: Is Trump Backing Off Greenland Invasion Threats? thinktank.pk In the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Arctic, Greenland has emerged as a focal point of international tension. As the world's largest island and a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, it holds immense strategic value due to its vast mineral resources, critical position in emerging shipping routes, and role in global security dynamics. Recent statements from …
(2026-01-17). PSL Expands to 8 Teams! HBL PSL 11 Starts March 26 in Historic New Chapter. thinktank.pk The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is gearing up for its most transformative season yet. The Governing Council of the HBL Pakistan Super League convened at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, delivering major updates that signal a bold new chapter for Pakistan's premier T20 franchise tournament. Chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the high-stakes meeting …
(2026-01-17). 78% of Germans: Trump Is the Biggest Threat to NATO's Survival. thinktank.pk As geopolitical tensions simmer in 2026, a fresh opinion poll from Germany paints a stark picture of eroding trust in US leadership under President Donald Trump. With NATO's unity hanging by a thread, an overwhelming majority of Germans view Trump's aggressive foreign policies as a direct peril to the alliance's survival. This sentiment, fueled by …
(2026-01-17). How the IRAN Regime Is Blocking Starlink During Protests. thinktank.pk In the midst of escalating anti-government protests gripping Iran since late December 2025, authorities have escalated their digital crackdown by targeting one of the last remaining lifelines to uncensored information: Starlink satellite internet. What began as a nationwide internet and communications blackout on January 8, 2026, has evolved into a sophisticated jamming campaign aimed at …
(2026-01-17). 70% of Pa. students are taking at least 1 arts course, but there are disparities in smaller, poorer districts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than seven in 10 public school students in Pennsylvania are enrolled in at least one arts course, according to state data compiled by the Arts Education Data Project that offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how dance, music, theater and visual art are taught across the commonwealth. | The commonwealth's K-12 education system serves more than 1.7 million students. According to the data project, more than 1 million participate in visual arts with nearly 1 million m…
(2026-01-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-17). French youth speak out against Trump's illegal invasion of Venezuela. wsws.org WSWS reporters interviewed students in the Paris area on Trump's military operation against Venezuela to kidnap its president and try to seize its oil revenues.
(2026-01-17). US invasion of Venezuela exposes bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed Party. wsws.org Workers cannot stop imperialism's accelerating plunge into military dictatorship and wars of plunder without breaking politically with forces like Mélenchon, who calls for them to subordinate themselves to the Venezuelan bourgeois nationalist regime's negotiations with Trump.
(2026-01-17). US invasion of Venezuela exposes bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed Party. wsws.org Workers cannot stop imperialism's accelerating plunge into military dictatorship and wars of plunder without breaking politically with forces like Mélenchon, who calls for them to subordinate themselves to the Venezuelan bourgeois nationalist regime's negotiations with Trump.
(2026-01-17). NTSB report reveals Boeing knew of fatal defect in UPS plane that killed 14 in Louisville. wsws.org Despite the pattern of repeated failures in a component that secures a multi-ton engine to the wing, Boeing ignored the danger.
(2026-01-17). While Ford Kentucky Truck UAW officials pad their salaries, conditions at plant worsen. wsws.org Major financial irregularities at UAW Local 862 in Louisville take place as rank-and-file anger continues to simmer over deteriorating conditions, inckuding safety issues and management harassment.
(2026-01-17). Trump's vendetta against federal death row inmates: Sends prisoners who received commutations to "Alcatraz of the Rockies" wsws.org Ten federal prisoners whose death sentences were commuted to life by Biden have been moved to ADX Florence in Colorado, where inmates are kept in concrete cells smaller than a parking space for 22 to 24 hours a day and are subject to near-total social and sensory deprivation.
(2026-01-17). Australia: While massive fires continue, Victoria experiences flash floods. wsws.org Like the bushfires, Victoria's Great Ocean Road floods expose the criminal indifference of the state Labor government to the mounting toll of climate catastrophe on the working class.
(2026-01-17). Washington menaces Iran at UN Security Council amid mounting signs of an impending US military strike. wsws.org Washington's preparations for a military onslaught on Iran have nothing to do with alleged concern for the democratic rights of its 93-million-strong population.
(2026-01-17). The Minnesota general strike and the re-emergence of class struggle in the United States. wsws.org The United States has reached a point where the scale of political breakdown and the ferocity of class tensions are generating profound shifts in consciousness.
(2026-01-17). "I support a general strike" : New York nurses call for broader struggle. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with nurses on the picket line and at a nearby hospital about the conditions they are struggling against and the calls for a general strike in Minneapolis and beyond…
(2026-01-17). Blackout in Berlin: Pretext for erection of a police state. wsws.org While those politically responsible largely ignored the plight of the population, within hours they began to politically exploit the attack on the power grid. The act of sabotage is being ruthlessly used to advance the expansion of a police state and domestic militarisation.
(2026-01-17). China trade surplus hits historic record. wsws.org The record surplus, up from $993 billion in 2024, was achieved despite a 20 percent fall in exports to the US, which was more than compensated for by the increase in exports to the rest of the world.
(2026-01-17). 31,000 Kaiser nurses prepare to walk out in California, Hawaii as conditions emerge for a general strike. wsws.org With 15,000 nurses on strike in New York City and a general strike in Minneapolis set for next Friday, the conditions are rapidly emerging in the United States for a mass movement in the working class against inequality and dictatorship, with healthcare workers at the forefront.
(2026-01-17). Erfurt, Germany: Mail order fashion company Zalando closes logistics center with 2,700 employees. wsws.org The case of Zalando highlights the importance of workers taking the defense of jobs into their own hands by setting up rank-and-file committees, joining forces with other workers to organize joint industrial action.
(2026-01-17). Australian government exploits Bondi shootings to launch historic attack on free speech. wsws.org The Albanese government remains intent on ramming anti-democratic laws through parliament, under the cover of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.