(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado. geo.tv 
President Trump meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office on Jan 15, 2026. — White HouseMachado says meeting was 'excellent,' but did not elaborate.Encounter comes as Trump has praised Caracas' interim leader.Trump has prioritised securing access to…
(2026-01-16). Gaza Wrecked, Soldiers Broken: The Human Cost of War. moderndiplomacy.eu Since the October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in an extended military campaign in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria. The war has involved hundreds of thousands of soldiers and reservists, with continuous combat operations, hostage rescues, and cross-border clashes. The conflict has left over 71,000 Palestinians dead in Gaza and more than …
(2026-01-16). Trump announces Gaza Board of Peace after U.S. declares move to phase two of cease-fire. haaretz.com As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said…
(2026-01-16). Trump Backs Transitional Palestinian Governance Plan for Gaza. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports the establishment of a newly appointed Palestinian technocratic body to govern Gaza during a transitional period, as Washington pushes ahead with a fragile second phase of the ceasefire that began in October. Trump announced his backing for the "Palestinian Technocratic Government," formally known as the National Committee for …
(2026-01-16). Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump's 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
(2026-01-16). Chris Hedges: The Flotillas to Gaza Are the World's Conscience. scheerpost.com Sea Monster — by Mr. Fish | 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 Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | 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
(2026-01-16). LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two. aljazeera.com Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). 'Not much is standing' in Gaza, says UN official. newarab.com 
A top "I wouldn't have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction, not much is standing," Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), told journalists after a visit to the Gaza Strip. | "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate," he said, adding that Gazans across the territory…
(2026-01-16). Israeli army won't withdraw from the yellow line areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Some Hebrew reports indicated that the Israeli army would not withdraw from the areas it controls in the Gaza Strip, which are called the yellow line areas.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement last night that the announcement of a technocratic government in the Gaza Strip was "merely a symbolic gesture."On the other hand, statements by Israeli officials since Wednesday confirm that the announcement by U.S. envoy Steve Wittkof of the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza remains merely a "symbolic step" for Tel Aviv, and will…
(2026-01-16). What is the True Death Toll in Gaza? counterpunch.org 
According to the latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (GMoH) on December 23rd 2025, Israel had killed at least 70,937 Palestinians and wounded 171,192; of those identified fatalities, 53% were women, children or elderly.
(2026-01-16). US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver? aljazeera.com The US has announced 'phase two' in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground.
(2026-01-16). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Islamic states back Gaza admin body. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar welcomed the announcement of the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of the Gaza Strip (NCAG) on 14 January 2026, as a temporary transitional body established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2803, within the framework of the second phase of the Comprehensive Peace Plan and in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. | In a joint statement, the ministers emphasized the importance of the National Committee commencing its duties in managing the day-to-day…
(2026-01-16). A War Without Headlines: Israel's Shock-and-Awe Campaign in the West Bank. counterpunch.org 
A shock and awe. The phrase is apt in describing what Israel has done in the occupied West Bank almost immediately following the events of October 7, 2023, and the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. In her book The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein defines "shock and awe" not merely as a military tactic,
(2026-01-16). Founders of Deadly GHF 'Shaping' New US-Backed Administration for Gaza: Report. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-16). Reports from Gaza: At least two killed in Israeli attack on Nuseirat refugee camp. haaretz.com
(2026-01-16). A Cruel Truce: Israel's Ongoing Demolition of Gaza. juancole.com
(2026-01-16). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-16). The Epstein Saga: Chapter 5. Man against the System. strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-16). Trump welcomes Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting. aljazeera.com The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
(2026-01-16). January 17-18, 2026 Weekend of Action Across U.S. No U.S. Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
P.S. Find an action near you this weekend. "We have to summon our history to rise to the historic moment we're in today, Enslaved Africans broke the back of the confederacy through a general strike and a coalition with abolitionists. We're going to need that organizing and that level of coalition to confront Trump's attempt …
(2026-01-16). I Used to Be a Critic of the Two-Party System Now I Wish We Had One. counterpunch.org 
I am told that if I don't like what "my government" is doing, I should write "my representative." So I dropped Senator Adam Schiff a note about the US war on Venezuela. The senator's reply, with my translations of his Washington-speak (in italics) provided in brackets, is as follows: "I have been opposing the administration's
(2026-01-16). The Toxic Innocence Of Empire. counterpunch.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of
(2026-01-16). Standing Tall: Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Condemns US Aggression While Machado-Trump Meeting Ends in Fiasco. orinocotribune.com 
Caracas ( "There is a stain on our relations,…
(2026-01-16). Standing Tall: Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez Condemns US Aggression While Machado-Trump Meeting Ends in Fiasco. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "There is a stain on our relations,…
(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelean opposition leader Machado. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting, in a bid to influence his efforts to shape her country's political future. | A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal. | In a social media post on Thursday evening, Trump wrote: "Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you, Maria!" | US President Donald Trump posts, "It was my Great Honor to meet María Corina Machado, of Venezuela, today. She…
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). The New York Times and Occam's Razor: Misunderstanding Ukraine and Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Occam's Razor: A problem-solving principle stating that, when presented with competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions or entities (the simplest explanation) is usually the most likely to be correct, effectively "shaving away" unnecessary complexity to find truth. On Sunday, the New York Times devoted a great deal of attention to explaining the unraveling
(2026-01-16). Why access to Venezuela's 'heavy' oil is 'tremendous' news for US refiners. aljazeera.com The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
(2026-01-16). Cuba's condemnation of U.S. aggression against Venezuela. workers.org 
The following is the Revolutionary Government of Cuba's strong condemnation of the cowardly U.S.A. aggression against Venezuela and its absolute support for that sister nation: The Revolutionary Government strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba's . . . |
(2026-01-16). US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela's interim leader vows oil sector reform. aljazeera.com US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
(2026-01-16). Confederation of Sahel States condemns U.S. attack on Venezuela. workers.org 
Communiqué from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) regarding the armed attack by the United States of America against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has followed with grave concern the reports of a military operation carried out by the United States of America on . . . |
(2026-01-16). The global meaning of the US attack on Venezuela. links.org.au 
William I Robinson — Beyond the seizure of Venezuela's oil and mineral resources, the January 3 invasion is inscribed within the epochal crisis of global capitalism.
(2026-01-16). What China can and can't do regarding Venezuela and Iran. unitedworldint.com Interests, possibilities and limits to Beijing's actions. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, PhD Candidate in International Relations, from Beijing / China In recent times, some texts spreading rapidly on social media claim that China is waging a "silent but devastating" economic and geopolitical war against the US through Venezuela and Iran. In these narratives, China is presented …
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). Venezuela's oil in the grip of US empire. links.org.au 
Adam Hanieh on the US kidnapping of Maduro and its consequences for the geopolitical landscape.
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens military action over Minnesota protests. geo.tv 
People gather for a protest against deportation flights at King County International Airport, which is used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , in Seattle, Washington, US, January 15, 2026. — Reuters Trump issues threat after ICE officer shot Venezuelan man.Says…
(2026-01-16). UN Special Rapporteur Condemns United States' Unlawful Use of Lethal Force Against Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2026-01-16). Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado presents medal to Donald Trump. ptcnews.tv
(2026-01-16). In what world would Trump's oil play actually help Venezuelans? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-01-16). Cuba Honors 32 Martyrs in the US Military Attack on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com
(2026-01-16). Cantiamo una canzone venezuelana con Singer! strategic-culture.su Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Segue nostro Qualcuno investe, qualcuno guadagna | Mentre gli USA si preoccupano di togliere la pagliuzza dagli occhi degli altri, non vedendo la trave che sta nel loro, c'è qualcuno che guadagna in tutto cià≤. | Uno dei più influenti finanziatori miliardari del presidente…
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Venezuela defiende su derecho a relacionarse con todos los países. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez defendió este jueves el derecho soberano de su país de mantener relaciones con China, Rusia, Cuba, Irán e incluso EE.UU. | En su intervención en el mensaje anual ante la Asamblea Nacional para la rendición de cuentas de la gestión del Ejecutivo durante el año 2025, señaló que Venezuela se encuentra "en medio de una agresión y de una feroz amenaza". | Por lo que su Gobierno, bajo las directrices del presidente constitucional, Nicolás Maduro, viene ´moldeando lo que debe ser una cooperación energética, basada en la decencia, la dignidad y la independencia…
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Nicaragua rechaza ataque de EE.UU. a Venezuela y exige fin del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega rechazó este jueves, el ataque militar perpetrado el pasado 3 de enero por Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, y ratificó lo injusto del bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. | Durante la XXVIII Graduación de Cadetes de la Universidad de Ciencias Policiales "Leonel Rugama", en el Centro de Convenciones Olof Palme, encabezada también por la copresidenta de la República, Rosario Murillo, denunció Ortega, además, el secuestro del mandatario Nicolás Maduro y la primera dama Cilia Flores, al tiempo que exigió su liberación. | Llamó a actuar en organismos internacionales, como la…
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Who's Really Running Venezuela? counterpunch.org 
As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he
(2026-01-16). Seeds of Revolt: Iran's Economic Collapse and Inflation. counterpunch.org 
The recent protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, mainly in Tehran, when shopkeepers and bazaar merchants started closing their businesses and marching in the streets. The immediate trigger was the sharp fall of Iran's currency (the rial) to historic lows and rapidly rising inflation, which made basic goods increasingly unaffordable for large sections
(2026-01-16). UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran. aljazeera.com Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
(2026-01-16). Congress should walk Trump's talk on arms industry stock buybacks. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's new executive order to curb arms industry stock buybacks —
(2026-01-15). 20-year-old Chinese influencer found stranded on streets of Cambodia returns home. ecns.cn A 20-year-old Chinese influencer previously found living on the streets in Cambodia has returned to China, her family confirmed Thursday.
(2026-01-16). Scrap the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism 2026 Bill. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance opposes the Anthony Albanese government's Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Roaming Charges: What a Fool Believes. counterpunch.org 
It's revolting, but hardly surprising, that a woman (Kristi Noem) who thought bragging about the time she shot her puppy in the head for disobeying a command and dumped its body in a gravel quarry would advance her political career, also thinks it's entirely justified to shoot a mother of three in the head for "disobeying" confusing commands from her ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). Taiwan Seeks Strategic AI Role in U.S. Trade Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan aims to position itself as a strategic artificial intelligence partner of the United States following a trade agreement that cuts tariffs and commits billions of dollars in new Taiwanese investment in the U.S. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the deal reflects a shared vision of deepening high-tech cooperation, particularly in semiconductors and AI. The …
(2026-01-16). Chosen People, Unchosen Allies: Israel's Manipulation of MENA "Minorities" Lebanon's Maronites. muslimskeptic.com It has become common for people to assert that Israel strategically engages with ethnic or religious minorities across the Middle East as a way of managing, fragmenting, or containing the Arab-Muslim political majority. Contemporary discussions often point to Israeli outreach toward Kurds or, more recently, toward the Druze in southern Syria. The underlying question is …
(2026-01-16). India-Russia Trade Ties: Official Says 300 Products Hold Huge Potential for Indian Exporters. infobrics.org At present, India's exports of these goods to Russia stand at $1.7 billion, as against Russia's $37.4 billion in imports…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-15). Int'l research team develops damage-free etching technique for optoelectronic semiconductors. ecns.cn An international research team has developed a "self-etching" technique to process soft and unstable ionic crystal lattice semiconductors.By tuning the halogens in these etched regions, researchers can design pixel-like units with adjustable emission color and brightness, a crucial step toward miniaturized and efficient optoelectronic devices.
(2026-01-16). Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill. sanews.gov.za Have your say on the anti-money laundering draft bill | The National Treasury has published the draft General Laws Amendment Bill, in terms of the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing framework, for public comment in the Government Gazette. | "The draft Bill seeks to strengthen the country's Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) system by addressing the remaining deficiencies identified in the 2021 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Mutual Evaluation Report for South Africa, and also during the remedial process that culminated in South Africa exiting the FATF greyl…
(2026-01-16). Pak women claim first international futsal win at SAFF Championship. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's futsal team recorded their first-ever victory at the international level on Tuesday, defeating Sri Lanka 3—2 at the SAFF Women's Futsal Championship in Thailand, officials said. | The win marked a historic moment for Pakistan in international women's futsal. Forward Aizwa Chaudhry led the scoring with a hat-trick, playing a decisive role in a closely contested match. | Pakistan held their nerve in the final stages to secure the victory after a tense encounter, earning their maiden win in the tournament. The SAFF Women's Futsal Championship is currently underway in Thailand, featuring te…
(2026-01-16). India-Russia Relations and the Changing Global Equations. infobrics.org India's relations with Russia have been built on a strong foundation of strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and political trust for decades…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-16). Mr. Hankey Joins Demonstrators on the Street at SF ICE Demo. indybay.org Jan 10 San Francisco. Large Tesla showroom is scene of ICE protest.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Francisco: Stop ICE Terror and End War on Venzuela. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Following Trump's threat: European powers send troops to Greenland. wsws.org US President Donald Trump's persistent threats to take over Greenland have provoked strong reactions in Europe.
(2026-01-16). New York City workers urge broadening strike of 15,000 striking nurses. wsws.org Thousands of workers around the world have registered their support for the New York City nurses strike, which reached its fifth day on Friday.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). China provides 20 million yuan in humanitarian aid to Thailand. ecns.cn China has provided 20 million yuan (about $2.87 million) in humanitarian aid to Thailand to support people affected by the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Trump's Military Spending Plan Scheme Would Require a $6 Trillion Tax Hike. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump started 2026 by announcing a plan to increase annual military spending by $600 billion for next year — meaning that the military budget would reach a total of $1.5 trillion. This plan could apparently be financed by another huge jump in import taxes (tariffs). I say "apparently" since it's not clear that Trump
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Trump's World Vision: Honest, Yet Precariously Primitive. counterpunch.org 
United States presidents are not known for telling the truth. From Thomas Jefferson's denial of a relationship with the enslaved Sally Hemings onward, there has been no shortage of political distortions emanating from the Oval Office. President Donald Trump, however, has taken a different track. When asked by New York Times reporters whether there were
(2026-01-16). China's quantum warfare weapons; 'rising star' quits US: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese military says it is developing over 10 quantum warfare weapons…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-15). China's commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea. ecns.cn China on Friday sent a sea-launched rocket from the waters near the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of satellites into planned orbit."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 am (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Rafael: ICE OUT! Free America Overpass Protest Banner Against Fascism. indybay.org San Rafael Pedestrian Overpass | 800 Belle Avenue | San Rafael, CA, 94903 | Park on Belle Avenue and safely cross the street at the crosswalk to access the ramp up to the pedestrian walkway.
(2026-01-16). Spectral Threats: China, Russia and Trump's Greenland Rationale. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's mania about Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is something to behold. Its untutored thuggery, its brash assertiveness, and the increasingly strident threats to either use force, bully Denmark into a sale of the island, or simply annex the territory, have officials and commentators scrambling for theories and precedents. The Europeans are terrified that
(2026-01-16). Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation. aljazeera.com Gulf nations don't want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate.
(2026-01-16). Trump's Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic. portside.org Trump's Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic |
(2026-01-16). France deploys troops to Greenland amid U.S. annexation threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is sending military forces to Greenland to participate in Operation Arctic Endurance, a joint exercise with Denmark, in response to escalating U.S. threats to seize the Arctic territory. Macron stated on X that the deployment, requested by Denmark, has already begun with about 15 mountain infantry soldiers, and will soon be reinforced with land, air, and naval assets to safeguard European interests. He described the move as a stand against "forces of destabilization" and a warning that global peace is under threat, emphasizing that Europe faces "adv…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Leverage BRICS for Industrialisation, Trade, Africa Urged. infobrics.org Experts in political economy and media have urged African countries to strategically engage with leading emerging economies, better known as BRICS, to achieve concrete industrialisation, boost intra-African trade and reduce dependency on foreign economies…
(2026-01-16). 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…
(2026-01-16). Sunday 2/15: SIR,NO SIR! Award winning Film w/ David Zeiger, Benefit Showing for Refuse Fascism NorCal. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | This is a benefit event for Refuse Fascism NorCal. Admission $15 plus addition donations encouraged. | Tickets may be purchased in advance a Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave, Berkeley (ph 510-848-1196) or at the New Parkway Theater at noon on February 15, 2026. Theater Capacity limited to 130 persons.
(2026-01-16). Victory on Starvation's Edge: Palestine Action Strikers Shame the UK, Echoing Bobby Sands' Unbroken Will. counterpunch.org 
In a defiant stand that has shaken the corridors of British power, the imprisoned activists of Palestine Action have suspended their grueling hunger strike after forcing a major concession from the UK government. As of January 14, 2026 the last holdouts, including Heba Muraisi after 73 days without food, Kamran Ahmed at 66 days, and
(2026-01-15). PBOC cuts rates on targeted monetary tools. ecns.cn Zou added that the minimum down payment ratio for loans to purchase commercial properties will be lowered to 30 percent to help reduce inventory in the commercial real estate market.
(2026-01-16). Just as Dangerous: Vance and the 2028 Election. juancole.com (
(2026-01-16). ICE terror on the Black community. workers.org 
As the new year begins, so has the continued repression by the capitalist state. Against the will of the people, the state has once again unleashed ICE [Immigration Customs Enforcement] thugs to kidnap and murder migrants and even their allies. This was on full display with the state-sanctioned murder of . . . |
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-16). Republican Head Of New Hampshire House Education Policy Committee Says She Wants 'Segregated Schools' In Group Chat. newsone.com 
(2026-01-16). Iran's Direct Threat: Qatar Saudi US Bases Targeted in Any War. thinktank.pk Amid escalating geopolitical frictions in the Middle East as of January 2026, Iran has delivered pointed warnings to key Gulf states, asserting that any assault on its territory would trigger retaliatory strikes against US military assets hosted in those nations. This development, rooted in longstanding rivalries and recent internal upheavals, highlights the fragile equilibrium in …
(2026-01-16). BBC Fact-Checking Show More or Less Gets its Climate Facts Wrong Again. wattsupwiththat.com If More or Less is going to brave the politically treacherous waters of climate change science, it needs to up its game, start examining all the data and stop giving an easy, unquestioning ride to those with an obvious Net Zero fantasy narrative to promote.
(2026-01-16). Thursday 1/22: January Community Call: Reporting back from Kairos Palestine. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/j……
(2026-01-16). Amid conflict over Powell indictment, attention turns to Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook. wsws.org Amid conflict over the Powell indictment, attention turns to the Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook.
(2026-01-16). ICE Puts All of Us in Danger. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis — a city long enriched by immigrants and now under assault from thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents. Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was driving alongside her wife, Becca. They were observing an ICE raid
(2026-01-16). FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter as Attacks on Press Freedom Intensify Under Trump. scheerpost.com By Democracy Now! The FBI raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson this week and seized her electronic devices, part of a leak probe into a government contractor accused of mishandling classified government materials. Natanson has reported extensively on the Trump administration's changes to the federal bureaucracy, including mass layoffs of government workers. This comes amid a …
(2026-01-16). More direct flights seen to increase exchanges. ecns.cn The restoration of direct air connectivity between India and China has created a new window of opportunity for economic and trade cooperation between the two neighboring countries, observers said.
(2026-01-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-16). Mahmood Khan Achakzai appointed Opposition Leader in National Assembly. tribune.com.pk 
Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai has been formally appointed as the Leader of the Opposition in Pakistan's National Assembly, ending a vacancy that had persisted since August 7. | National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf representatives Barrister Gohar and Chief Whip of the Opposition Aamir Dogar to his chamber to collect the official notification. | The Speaker handed over the opposition leader's notification to Barrister Gohar. | Notification announcing Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mahmood Khan Achakzai as Opposition Leader in the National Assembl…
(2026-01-16). Diary of Unexpected Continuities. counterpunch.org 
I have written before about my yoga teaching friend, someone with whom I have experienced more altered perceptions and distorted senses of time than with anyone else. I have learned that he has had two strokes. The first, smaller, happened in Switzerland. The second, while attending a meditation retreat in Wales. This has left him
(2026-01-16). UN chief sounds alarm on global cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lashed out Thursday at world leaders who he said were seeking to "put international cooperation on deathwatch" amid brazen violations of international law, but held off naming offending countries. | He also reiterated that he was "deeply concerned about the violent repression in Iran," ahead of an emergency Security Council meeting on the crisis scheduled for later Thursday. | Guterres, who will step down at the end of 2026, was giving his last annual speech setting out his priorities for the year ahead and said the world was riven with "self-defeating geopolitical divides…
(2026-01-16). Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February. sanews.gov.za Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February | The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department's Second Chance Programme. | Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite selected subjects and improve their results during the May/June 2026 examination sitting. | "Not achieving the desired outcome in the NSC examinations does not define a learner's future. The Second Chance Programme is a clear demonstr…
(2026-01-16). Why Canada Is Getting Closer to China — And What It Means. thinktank.pk Canada has signaled a notable pivot in its foreign relations, forging deeper ties with China amid evolving global dynamics. This shift, highlighted by a landmark prime ministerial visit to Beijing, reflects efforts to diversify economic dependencies and navigate geopolitical challenges. Key Reasons Behind Canada's Shift Toward Closer Ties with China Canada's warming relations with China …
(2026-01-16). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activists rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-16). Pakistan seeks clarity after US halts immigrant visa processing. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad on Thursday sought further details from Washington after the United States suspended the processing of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, but hoped the move is temporary. | Reacting to the US decision on immigrant visas, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said Pakistan had taken note of "brief statements by the US State Department on their social media handle about the internal review of processing immigrant visas only". | He stressed that Islamabad was in contact with US authorities to ascertain further details, describing the situation as "an evolving news sto…
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Webinar: Stanford 11 On Trial – Defending the Student Movement for Palestine. indybay.org RSVP: Bit.ly/S11-Webinar…
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning. sanews.gov.za Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. | According to the department, ongoing rainfall and strong inflows have caused 14 out of 19 monitored dams to exceed 100% capacity, with several of these structures operating well above their full supply levels. | "This presents a tangible safety risk to communities, infrastructure, and recreational users in proximity to these dams." | This announcement follows a visit from President Cyril Ramaphos…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Australia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closed. aljazeera.com The figures are the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December.
(2026-01-16). SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues warning of disruptive rain in Mpumalanga | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the Red Level 10 warning for Friday's disruptive rain remains in place for the Lowveld in Mpumalanga, especially over Nkomazi, Bushbuckridge, and the City of Mbombela. | "On-and-off showers and periods of rain are still expected today. The persistent rainfall over the Lowveld and escarpment of Mpumalanga is due to the tropical moisture," SAWS said on Friday. | With the soil being saturated, there is a high likelihood of severe impacts which can result in further widespread flooding, resulting in danger to life du…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Squid Game 3: Ending not with a bang, but a bleak (and lucrative) whimper. wsws.org With its explosive entry into social consciousness looking ever smaller in the rearview mirror, Squid Game's third season sets out to close its story saga while seeding potential for a financially lucrative successor.
(2026-01-16). Appleton, January 24, 2026: Winter Walks for Democracy! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Fire from Shadows: Tareq Baconi's Memoir. counterpunch.org 
Now that the current US administration has taken us to a whole new dimension of global chaos—where even a nominal respect for treaties among sovereign nations is consigned to mass detention centers—why the hell should anybody bother to read one more personal memoir? OK, this one is by a queer Palestinian; that's significant. But this
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Digital Lending and the Future of Global Financial Inclusion. moderndiplomacy.eu Having access to credit is what shapes our everyday life more than most financial indicators. It defines how easily a household can take care of unexpected costs, whether a small business can restock inventory, or whether a worker can get through an unforeseeable month without missing any important payments. Still, affordable credit remains out of …
(2026-01-16). Federal agents raid Washington Post reporter's home in crackdown on press freedom. wsws.org The FBI's unprecedented raid on Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home is an authoritarian attack on press freedom, whistleblowers and working class social protections.
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/31: Reparations for African People: a critical question for our times. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist Church, 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley…
(2026-01-16). Congress Heads to Copenhagen to Rein in Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing the island's strategic location in the Arctic and its rich mineral resources. Though Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, Trump has not ruled out the use of force to secure it, prompting international concern. The idea first emerged in 2019, but it has …
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Japan's 2026 Strategy vs. Beijing's Disinformation. thinktank.pk In a January 16, 2026, opinion piece published by the Global Times, titled "Three questions for Japan tear away its mask of a 'peaceful country'," the Chinese state-affiliated outlet accuses Japan of hypocrisy in its security policies. The article, attributed to "Zhong Sheng" (a pseudonym often used for People's Daily commentaries), criticizes Japanese Prime Minister …
(2026-01-16). East Palestine, Ohio residents report long-term health problems from 2023 Norfolk Southern rail disaster. wsws.org Following a massive derailment in February 2023, the railroad and government released 1.1 million pounds of toxic chemicals from the train in a bid to reopen the tracks as quickly as possible.
(2026-01-16). Museveni Leads Uganda Election Amid Allegations of Repression. moderndiplomacy.eu Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled the country since 1986, appears to be on track for a decisive victory in early results from Thursday's election. The electoral commission reported that Museveni held 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations, while his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine …
(2026-01-16). Australia: Antisemitism Education Taskforce to attack democratic rights and academic freedom. wsws.org Just four days after the Bondi attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the creation of the Antisemitism Education Taskforce, chaired by corporate figure David Gonski and featuring the government's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal.
(2026-01-16). Bushra Bibi's daughter moves LHC seeking permission to meet mother. tribune.com.pk 
The daughter of Bushra Bibi approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday 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. | Bushra is currently serving a seven-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case. She was recently handed a 17-year prison term in the Toshakhana-II case, which concerned the purchase of an expensive jew…
(2026-01-16). For a general strike to stop Trump's occupation of Minneapolis! wsws.org The call for a one‚Äëday general strike and economic shutdown on Friday, January‚ÄØ23 to oppose the rampage by Trump's ICE must become the beginning of a broader working‚Äëclass mobilization across the city, state and country against the Trump administration.
(2026-01-16). Is Canada's 'warming' just politically driven data corruption? onlineopinion.com.au If Canada's temperature data is wrong, how much climate policy rests on a statistical artefact – and why were obvious errors brushed aside?
(2026-01-16). South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to declaring martial law.
(2026-01-16). Losers of the World Unite! counterpunch.org 
Silent people are not political subjects but followers. They can also be called losers. If war is in the air, losers are going to, well, lose. Understandably, they prefer to see themselves in more dignified terms, as peaceful and law-obeying citizens, while perusing the philosophy of "nothing can be done". The powerful, who pride themselves
(2026-01-16). Pakistan pushes for inclusive Yemen talks. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has called for an "inclusive" political settlement of the "protracted" conflict in Yemen, warning that millions of people are suffering due to the collapse of basic services, and demanded the release of detained UN and relief personnel. | "We encourage all Yemeni stakeholders and regional partners to engage constructively towards an inclusive and durable political settlement that reflects the aspiration of all the Yemeni people and safeguards regional peace and stability," Ambassador Asim Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Wednesday. | Sp…
(2026-01-16). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org As mass repression of protests and dissent dramatically intensifies in Iran amidst an almost complete communications shutdown, the Free Narges Coalition and more than 30 undersigned organisations (including FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Humans Rights Defenders) call for urgent and concrete actions to circumvent internet censorship, as well as raising alarm regarding the grave threats to existing and newly-arrested detainees, particularly those jailed (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Former UK Conservative lawmaker Jenrick defects to Reform. newarab.com 
Former Jenrick joins at least a dozen prominent Conservatives who have joined Reform, which, before an election due in 2029, is ahead of both Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives in opinion polls. | "The two main parties are rotten," Jenrick told a ne…
(2026-01-16). Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes R170 million fishmeal plant investment | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the more than R170 million investment by the African Pioneer Group for the Sandy Point Harbour fishmeal plant, located at St Helena Bay, in the Western Cape. | The plant produces a range of fish products for local and export markets. | "This facility is so much more than an expansion of processing capacity. It is a strategic intervention in the small pelagic value chain that strengthens domestic beneficiation, enhances operational efficiency, and positions South Africa…
(2026-01-16). Malir River Bridge completion scheduled for May 2026, CM Murad. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has officially set May 2026 as the final deadline for the completion of the Malir River Bridge. | The Chief Minister's directive came following an evaluation of the project's progress by a specialised team from the Planning and Development (P&D) Department, which also inspected the N-5 Murghi Khana bridge in Quaidabad to ensure regional connectivity standards are met. Previously, in December, the date set for the completion of the bridge was March 2026, but it has now been extended. | Technical briefings presented to the Sindh CM reveal that the project, valued at Rs. 3…
(2026-01-16). Glendale, WI, January 17, 2026: Weekly Stand for Democracy Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
North Port Washington Road & West Silver Spring Drive, Glendale at 6 P.M. |
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Louis Theroux: The Settlers" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT36……
(2026-01-16). Yemen's Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister. aljazeera.com FM Shaya Mohsen Zindani named as new PM, as Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate control over Yemen's presidential body.
(2026-01-16). Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis. portside.org Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Campaign in Minneapolis |
(2026-01-16). Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease. sanews.gov.za Vaal Dam storage levels remain strong despite slight decrease | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has revealed that the Vaal Dam, one of South Africa's most critical reservoirs, continues to perform strongly with storage levels remaining above capacity this week. | According to the department, the latest assessment indicates that the Vaal Dam has recorded a slight decrease, from 103.8% last week to 102.2%, this week. | However, it remains at satisfactory levels and continues to ensure a reliable water supply to Gauteng and the surrounding provinces. | The report also shows that major reservoirs conti…
(2026-01-15). China launches third 'New Era, New Images' program to boost global visual storytelling. ecns.cn The second showcase of works from the "New Era, New Images" program, also known as the IP Plan, along with the launch of its third edition, was held in Beijing on Thursday. More than 200 participants attended the event, including Chinese and international industry professionals, scholars, government officials and media representatives.
(2026-01-16). US Appeals Court Says Judge Had No Jurisdiction in Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil. scheerpost.com Mahmoud Khalil (2025). Office of Representative Jim McGovern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By A US feder…
(2026-01-16). Astronauts return after first medical evacuation. tribune.com.pk 
Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history. | A video feed from NASA showed the capsule carrying American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui land off the coast of San Diego at 12: 41 am (0841 GMT). | "On behalf of SpaceX and NASA, welcome home," mission control told the crew moments after landing. | "It's so good to be home, with deep gratitude to the teams that got us there and back," Cardman replied.
(2026-01-16). Iran warns of 'decisive response' to any military aggression at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has issued a stern warning that any military or political aggression against Tehran will be met with a full and decisive response, while condemning international sanctions as a violation of international law. | Speaking at the UN Security Council, Darzi criticised the United States for convening a meeting on Iran's internal situation, calling it shameful and an example of political hypocrisy. | Darzi accused Western human rights organisations of advancing an Israeli agenda and claimed that years of sanctions have…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: FREE AMERICA: No Fascism! No Ice! Nationwide Walkouts, Protests & Boycotts. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | Find an action near you: www.freeameri.ca…
(2026-01-16). The Absurdity and Barbarity of the "Immigration Debate" : Breaking Free of the "Colonial Framework" counterpunch.org 
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and helpless; men and women; adults and children, his agents of genocide murdered eight hundred Indigenous people. It was such a "successful" attack that Jackson feared his military superiors would not trust
(2026-01-16). Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You can always tell how murderous the US empire is being from day to day from the expression on warmongering senator Lindsey Graham's face, and right now he looks like he just found his mother dead in the bathtub. | Earlier this month Graham
(2026-01-16). Palestinian political prisoners in Italy: Anan Yaeesh, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh face sentencing; hearing on the detention of the Palestinian 7. samidoun.net 
Friday, 16 January marks an important day for several Palestinian political prisoners in Italy, with a sentencing hearing in the case of Anan Yaeesh, Ali Irar and Mansour Doghmosh in L'Aquila, simultaneous with a hearing on the detention of Mohammad Hannoun, Ra'ed Dawoud, Yasser Elasaly, Raed Al-Salahat, Reyad Albustanji, Khalil Abu Deiah and Adel Abu …
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Ukraine's new defense minister admits budgetary and manpower problems. infobrics.org According to Mikhail Fedorov, Ukraine needs to realistically understand its current problems.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Attacks in the Black Sea aim to destabilize relations between Russia and the Turkic world. strategic-culture.su The West and Ukraine continue to pursue a strategy of ethnic provocation against Russia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The rece…
(2026-01-16). Britain cannot protect Ukraine with £200 million but will strengthen its military industry instead. infobrics.org Former British Defense Secretary says British military not strong enough to defend Ukraine.
(2026-01-16). United Nations remains epicentre of worldwide Jew-hatred. onlineopinion.com.au Fifteen UN resolutions against Israel in one year. Eleven against the rest of the world combined. At what point does bias become policy?
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). AI risks 'mass unemployment' in London: mayor. tribune.com.pk 
London mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday joined the chorus of warnings on the impact of artificial intelligence for jobs, saying that the UK capital risks "an era of mass unemployment". | The Labour mayor's comments are to be included in a London speech late Thursday outlining the opportunities and risks posed by AI. | With the UK capital home to a large number of finance, professional services and creative jobs, London is "at the sharpest edge of change", Khan was to say according to excerpts of the speech sent to media. | Khan will point also to "huge potential benefits" of the technology if | used responsibly, a…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). US imposes sanctions on Iran over crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The US on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Iranian officials it accused of being behind the crackdown on protests and said it was tracking Iranian leaders' funds being wired to international banks, as President Donald Trump keeps the pressure on Tehran. | The US Treasury Department in a statement said it imposed sanctions on the secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security as well as Islamic Revolutionary Guard corps and law enforcement forces commanders, accusing them of being architects of the crackdown. | The US also imposed sanctions on Fardis Prison, where the State Department said women had "
(2026-01-16). ECP suspends 159 members of parliament, provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset details. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for their failure to submit statements of their assets and liabilities. | The suspension affects 32 National Assembly members, 50 members of the Punjab Assembly, 33 of the Sindh Assembly, 28 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and seven Balochistan Assembly members. Nine senators were also suspended, and the suspended members will not be able to participate in any parliamentary or provincial assembly proceedings until their memberships are restored. | Prominent political leaders who have been suspended i…
(2026-01-16). To understand why climate disinformation is so persistent, look at how the denial propaganda movement actually works. wattsupwiththat.com If there is one particular angle we should never overlook when it comes to rhetoric from the political liberal Left — either in the climate issue or elsewhere — it's their incredible degree of psychological projection. Call this out at every available opportunity by shaming them with it, and they might begin to self-censor their utterly embarrassingly irrational assertions — to everyone's benefit, including their own.
(2026-01-16). SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za SANDF deploys helicopters for flood rescue in Limpopo | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has deployed two helicopters to evacuate people stranded in Limpopo, due to the severe flooding and rising water levels in the province. | This as President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. | The search and rescue teams from the South African Air Force's 17th and 19th Squadrons responded to an emergency rescue activation issued by the Air Force Command Post. | The crew's missio…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). New Zealand, Japan strengthen military links. wsws.org Two new defence and security pacts upgrade a deal signed in 2024, providing for increased intelligence sharing and joint military activities aimed at China.
(2026-01-16). Bilawal wants provinces to collect sales tax. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government's performance since 2008, highlighting progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture and revenue generation, while proposing devolution of sales tax collection to the provinces to address the country's fiscal challenges. | Giving a detailed presentation on provincial governance at the Presidency, Bilawal said Sindh was often portrayed as a "glass half empty" province, but maintained that the PPP-led government had steadily strengthened institutions and expanded…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). 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)…
(2026-01-15). Denmark rebuts Trump's Greenland security claims. ecns.cn There are no Chinese warships operating around Greenland and no significant Chinese investments in the region, Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, as he countered United States' threats to seize the Arctic island.
(2026-01-16). Is there a need for a renewed theory of fascism? indybay.org New practices of solidarity are needed. For the catastrophic trends will continue: forest fires, floods, drought, supply shortages due to transport disruptions. People, their possessions, and infrastructure are under threat. Governments are not providing sufficient help, & insurance companies are shirking their obligations. A new common will is needed to drive ecological renewal & solidarity.
(2026-01-16). U.S. Third-Country Deportations Raise Human Rights Concerns in West Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration's use of "third-country" deportations has drawn scrutiny after dozens of West African migrants sent to Ghana and Equatorial Guinea were forcibly repatriated to their home countries, despite some having U.S. court-ordered protections. Reuters reporting highlights the case of Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a Sierra Leonean national, who was deported to Ghana in November and …
(2026-01-16). Balochistan student wins global award for turning banana waste into fibre. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-16). Oshkosh, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fires are lit as protesters demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous via Getty Images | Iran's security forces have carried out mass killings of protesters after nationwide protests escalated on January 8, 2026.The mass killings by Iranian security forces are a stark reminder that rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account.UN member states should urgently convene a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to put human rights and accountability in Iran front and center of the international resp…
(2026-01-16). Court orders arrests of Iman Mazari, Hadi Chattha within 24 hours. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad district and sessions court has ordered the arrest of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha within 24 hours on Friday in a case related to alleged controversial social media posts. | Additional District and Sessions Judge Afzal Majoka issued the order after expressing strong displeasure over the failure to execute arrest warrants after the sessions court on Thursday cancelled the bail of the husband and wife duo, citing repeated non-appearances and heated scenes during proceedings. The court ordered their arrest and production before the court, and formally withdrew their right to cross-examination.
(2026-01-16). It's Dangerous To Overestimate the Left's Strength. portside.org It's Dangerous To Overestimate the Left's Strength |
(2026-01-16). Dr. King's Forgotten Warnings About "the Rise of a Fascist State in America" counterpunch.org 
As Americans gather next Monday to celebrate the legacy of the great martyred civil rights and social justice leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a time of fascist rule in the United States, it is important to remember seven interrelated parts of King's thought and activism that have been largely forgotten and deleted: +1.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Stand Strong Together w/ Heather Cox Richardson: One Year Post-Inauguration (Zoom). indybay.org Zoom speaker…
(2026-01-16). US visa interviews will continue despite freeze. tribune.com.pk 
The State Department has explained that applicants from Pakistan and 74 other countries will be allowed to submit applications for the immigrant visa issuance and attend scheduled interviews during the suspension announced a day earlier. | The US announced a pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for 75 nations, including Pakistan, as part of a broader policy review ordered by President Donald Trump. The State Department stated on Wednesday that the pause will take effect from January 21, 2026. | "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the…
(2026-01-16). Federal agents in Minneapolis tear gas family, sending 2 children and a baby to hospital. wsws.org According to the baby's parents, their infant stopped breathing after ICE thugs deployed a tear gas bomb under their vehicle.
(2026-01-16). Why Trump wants Greenland: Bases, minerals, sea lanes. ecns.cn Located in the Arctic Ocean, Greenland — the world's largest island — is dominated by vast tundra and encircled by glaciers. Long overlooked because of its extreme cold and harsh environment, the autonomous Danish territory has in recent years emerged as a geopolitical hot spot, fueled by United States President Donald Trump's renewed threats to annex it.
(2026-01-16). UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. newarab.com 
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban West Midlands Police and its chief constable Craig Guildford have been under mounting pressure about how they came to the decision, which sparked political outrage in Britain and Israel. | Birmingham's population is 30 percent Muslim, according to the last census in 2021, and h…
(2026-01-16). 'Easy way or hard': Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation. aljazeera.com US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid.
(2026-01-16). Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape. sanews.gov.za Deputy Minister Singh visits fire-stricken areas in the Western Cape | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has visited fire-affected areas in the Wemmershoek region, near Franschhoek, to assess the situation firsthand and engage team members on the ground. | This comes after a wildfire that originated in the Langrug area on 7 January 2026 burned over 17 000 hectares, amid challenging conditions of high temperatures, strong winds, and rugged mountainous terrain. | "This blaze is part of a broader wave of wildfires that have tested our collective response across the provin…
(2026-01-16). Chinese commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea for IoT constellation. ecns.cn China launched a group of satellites from the waters near its eastern Shandong Province on Friday morning.
(2026-01-16). $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Ford worker, identified as Thomas Sabula, recently made headlines after heckling Donald Trump during his visit to the Ford Plant Tour in Michigan, prompting the US President to flip the employee off and mutter a slur at him. A GoFundMe page titled "TJ Sabula is a patriot!!" raised over $400,000 after news circulated that Sabula was suspended from his job when he shouted at Trump, "pedophile protector," and flipped him off, which caused the viral video of the US President snapping back at the worker. $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump: This is TJ Sabula, the Ford autowo…
(2026-01-16). Thursday 1/15: Save Our Veterans Administration Rally. indybay.org VA Medical Center entrance | 795 Willow Road | Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(2026-01-16). Sunday 4/5: Shut Down Drone Warfare Spring Action in New Mexico (4/5-4/11). indybay.org Holloman Air Force Base, Southern New Mexico | (The largest drone training base in the U.S.
(2026-01-16). Canada-China Strategic Reset. moderndiplomacy.eu Canada and China are moving toward a new strategic partnership that could deliver what Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described as "historic" gains by leveraging complementary economic strengths. Speaking during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Carney emphasized cooperation in agriculture, energy, finance, and agri-food sectors. The visit marked the first by a Canadian …
(2026-01-15). China's top legislator meets Canadian PM. ecns.cn Zhao Leji (R), chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on January 15, 2026.Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Strike the Pump. indybay.org everywhere…
(2026-01-16). Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world? aljazeera.com Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.
(2026-01-16). Ice core repository opens in Antarctica to preserve climate history. ecns.cn European researchers began operating the first global repository of mountain ice cores in Antarctica on Wednesday, aiming to preserve irreplaceable climate records as global warming accelerates glacier melt.
(2026-01-16). Public health collapsing as COVID pandemic enters its 7th year. wsws.org The systematic dismantling of public health services in the United States, including childhood vaccinations that have saved millions of lives, is a historic crime committed by the US ruling elite.
(2026-01-16). Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended. sanews.gov.za Closing date for submissions on White Paper on Citizenship extended | The closing date for the submission of public comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection has been extended from 31 January 2026 to 15 February 2026. | "On 12 December 2025, the Department invited members of the public to submit comments on the Draft Revised White Paper, recognising that public consultation is a critical component of the policy development process. In order to maximise public participation and inclusivity following the festive season, the department has now extended the deadline…
(2026-01-16). IMF Sees Global Economy Holding Firm Despite Trade and Geopolitical Shocks. moderndiplomacy.eu The International Monetary Fund's upcoming growth forecasts are expected to show that the global economy remains resilient despite trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in an interview with Reuters. Speaking during a visit to Kyiv ahead of the release of the IMF's World Economic Outlook update, Georgieva described current global …
(2026-01-16). When an ICE Agent Shot Two Bullets Into Renee Good Through the Driver's Side Window, He Was Not Engaged in Self-Defense. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment) — Three images taken from videos of the slaying of Renee Nicole Good make it clear that she was not trying to run down an ICE agent when he shot her three times and killed her. | Videos taken by different people from various angles (see
(2026-01-16). The EuroChem — Maire Case: A Stress Test for the New Global Legal Reality. moderndiplomacy.eu The dispute between Italy's engineering major Maire Group and Russia's EuroChem Severo-Zapad-2, part of the Swiss-based fertilizer producer EuroChem, has long since ceased to be a conventional argument over a single engineering, procurement and construction contract. It has become something more consequential: a case study in how legal fragmentation and geopolitical rupture can turn a …
(2026-01-16). Montello, WI, January 16, 2026: People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Collapsing crane kills 32 people on train in Thailand. wsws.org Despite the claims of government officials, nothing will be done to address safety in Thailand's construction industry.
(2026-01-16). Businessmen warn NEPRA losing autonomy. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) acting President Muhammad Raza has expressed strong opposition to proposed amendments to the Nepra Act, 1997 and the Electricity Act, 1910, which indicate that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority may be placed under the administrative control of the Power Division. | Raza stated that the proposed amendments effectively strike at the very foundation of regulatory independence, which is a universally accepted principle for ensuring transparency, predictability and credibility in utility regulation. He cautioned that placing Nepra under the direct influen…
(2026-01-16). Wednesday 1/21: May Day Strong 2026: Organizing Webinar for Nationwide Workers Over Billionaires Protests. indybay.org Online organizing kickoff for May Day protests | Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/register…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). 'We are not afraid' of diplomatic clash with US: Rodriguez. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). 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…
(2026-01-16). Monona, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Clearly Membered Societies Among the Nonprimate Vertebrate Animals. independentmediainstitute.org The following is an excerpt of an article that was originally published in the Animal Behaviour. Click here to read the full article. The authors of this special issue present concise descriptions of a selection of vertebrates forming 'societies', in the specific sense of long-lasting, clear-cut groups. More specifically, the members must distinguish one another …
(2026-01-16). Street Visibility in Fond du Lac, January 29, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Governments advance universal digital identification, mass surveillance and censorship. wsws.org Major Western governments are coordinating the implementation of universal digital IDs and surveillance frameworks to abolish online anonymity and monitor political dissent under the guise of child safety.
(2026-01-15). China calls for dialogue on Iran situation. ecns.cn At this critical juncture, he said, powers outside the region should facilitate dialogue rather than threaten the use of force, which would only dangerously escalate the situation.
(2026-01-16). Europe boosts military presence in Greenland. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-16). Announcing the Infiltrators Database. indybay.org The No Trace Project has launched a new tool: the Infiltrators Database, a database of cases of long-term infiltrators employed by authorities in the 21st century.
(2026-01-16). Balochistan road crashes kill three, leave over ten injured. tribune.com.pk 
Two road accidents in Balochistan on Friday left three people dead and more than ten others injured. | Loralai Accident | In the Loralai district, near Sihnar Bridge at Sanda Mor in the Mekhtar area, a high-speed collision between a car and a motorcycle killed two brothers instantly. Rescue and police sources said the brothers were returning home after a day's work when the car struck them. | Witnesses described the scene as "heart-wrenching," with grief and anger among family members and residents. Rescue teams transferred the bodies to Teaching Hospital Loralai for post-mortem before handing them over to the…
(2026-01-15). China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang (right) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on witnessing the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents following their talks on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-01-16). PSX consolidation extends into 6th session. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure on Thursday as consolidation in equities stretched into a sixth consecutive session, with the benchmark KSE-100 index closing lower amid volatile trading and weak market breadth. | The index settled slightly above 181,450, down about 1,110 points, after swinging sharply between the intra-day high of 183,718 and low of 180,784. "Market momentum stayed muted as rising geopolitical tensions cast a long shadow over investor sentiment," noted Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd (AHL). "Escalating uncertainty in the Middle East kept participan…
(2026-01-16). Awami Theatre Festival 2026 to begin in Karachi on January 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has announced the return of its annual Awami Theatre Festival, which will run from January 22 to February 15, 2026, featuring a month-long programme of free theatrical performances in multiple regional languages. | The announcement was made at a press conference held at Haseena Moin Hall, where Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah outlined the scope and objectives of the festival alongside Vice President and senior actor Munawar Saeed, Chairman of the Drama Committee Shehzad Raza Naqvi, and Secretary Ejaz Farooqi. | View this post on Instagram | Mr Shah said the 25-…
(2026-01-16). Experts growing new skin for Swiss fire victims. tribune.com.pk 
The Cell Production Centre at Lausanne University Hospital is working flat out trying to grow new skin for badly-burned survivors of Switzerland's New Year bar fire tragedy. | The centre, with its skin production facility, is the only one of its size in Europe. | "There is a lot of emotion," said Laurent Carrez, the pharmacist technical manager at the centre in Epalinges, on the outskirts of Lausanne in western Switzerland. | But he added: "For now, we're focused on action." | "The priority is to help these patients as much as possible," whether they are in hospitals in Switzerland or abroad, he told AFP. | Th…
(2026-01-16). What Tyranny Looks Like Now: No Crowns, No Coups Just Unchecked Power. counterpunch.org 
In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that gave voice to the discontent of a nation struggling to free itself from a tyrannical ruler who believed power flowed from his own will rather than the consent of the governed. Paine's warning was not theoretical. Two hundred and fifty years later, we find ourselves confronting
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). The Congressional Pen our US House of Representatives and the "Peoples Department" – USDA. indybay.org The Congressional Pen, authorizing both statutory and appropriated spending, may one bright day provide a just and productive American Food System.
(2026-01-16). Damage caused by Limpopo floods "catastrophic" – says President. sanews.gov.za Damage caused by Limpopo floods "catastrophic" – says President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has visited the Limpopo province where heavy rainfall and flooding has left at least 19 people dead and caused destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure. | The President, together with Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, visited the Vhembe and Mopani Districts to assess the damage caused by the more than 400mm of rain that fell in the area. | "We have just seen the catastrophic damage that has been caused here. We started off in the Vheme District where we saw…
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means. aljazeera.com Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). A Living Metaphor for a Dying World. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-16). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Anders Stephanson: Looking Back. newleftreview.org
(2026-01-16). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Revealed: The CIA-Backed Think Tanks Fueling The Iran Protests. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-16). South Korea's former president found guilty in martial law case. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-16). Wall Street Banned Parents From Recording Kids Hockey. We Changed That. levernews.com
(2026-01-16). US Surging Military Assets To the Middle East To Prepare for War With Iran After Trump Postpones Attack. scheerpost.com
(2026-01-16). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Will Trump next try to kidnap Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei? strategic-culture.su
(2026-01-16). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Turkey: Drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Villa Clara se coloca a un paso de la postemporada de la SNB. cubadebate.cu Con el tercer zarpazo a sus rivales y el octavo consecutivo en este cierre final, los naranjas de Ramón Moré aflojaron las bisagras de la puerta de entrada a la gran fiesta del béisbol cubano y amenazaron con arrebatarles el último boleto clasificatorio a los Vegueros de Pinar del Río.
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). El coronel Pedro y la estirpe valiente de los cubanos. radiohc.cu El coronel Pedro Yadín Domínguez àÅlvarez llegó este jueves a la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) en silla de ruedas, sus piernas cubiertas por vendajes le impiden caminar. | De hablar pausado; pero enérgico recuerda que su sueño fue interrumpido por las bombas en la madrugada del 3 de enero último, que fue un ataque criminal y que cuando pudieron reunirse en el lugar acordado, la ausencia de los compañeros es un dolor que no cesa.El ataque fue desproporcionado con aviones, bombas, drones, aviones sin piloto, helicópteros Apache que ametrallaron indiscriminadamente el área…
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). La ciencia en Villa Clara se llama Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Cuando se conmemora este 15 de enero el Día de la Ciencia Cubana, en Villa Clara se recuerda la impronta del líder de la Revolución Cubana, quien aseveró que el futuro de nuestra patria tiene que ser necesariamente un futuro de hombres de ciencia, tiene que ser un futuro de hombres de pensamiento"
(2026-01-16). South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict. geo.tv 
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol attends the third session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 19, 2024. — AFPJudge finds Yoon guilty of obstructing justice and other crimes.Separate insurrection verdict is scheduled for February 19.Yoon…
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). FC Barcelona avanza a cuartos de finales tras golpear a Racing de Santander. cubadebate.cu Barcelona avanzó a los cuartos de final de la Copa del Rey tras derrotar 2 a 0 a Racing de Santander en El Sardinero, en un partido exigente y de desarrollo equilibrado que obligó al equipo de Hansi Flick a sostener la concentración hasta el final.
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). Gobierno de Cuba rechaza manipulación política de EEUU bajo pretexto humanitario. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-16). Gobierno de Cuba rechaza manipulación política de EEUU bajo pretexto humanitario. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Oakland: Stand for Good! Protest March Against Fascism at Lake Merritt. indybay.org Starting point: | The Pergola at Lake Merritt | 599 El Embarcadero | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Cuba lamenta muertes en Tailandia por accidente ferroviario. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-15). Senior Hamas figure reported killed in airstrike in Gaza. newarab.com 
A senior figure in the armed wing of Hamas, a policeman, and a senior figure in the group Islamic Jihad were among at least ten people killed on Thursday in a series of Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to local sources. | Local medics and residents reported the deaths of senior Islamic Jihad operative Ashraf Al-Khatib in Nuseirat and a Hamas policeman in Gaza city. A Hamas source said that local commander Mohammed Al-Holy was killed in Deir al-Balah, earlier in the day. | The Israeli military did not immediately respond following the incident. | Palestinian media identified him as Mohammed Al-Holy, describi…
(2026-01-15). From Peacekeeping to Gaza: Why Pakistan Is Hesitating on Phase Two. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of Middle East diplomacy, phase two of the Gaza peace initiative—spearheaded by international efforts—marks a critical shift toward long-term reconstruction and security. As of January 14, 2026, this stage emphasizes demilitarization, governance reforms, and humanitarian recovery in the war-torn region. For Pakistan, a nation with deep historical ties to Palestinian causes …
(2026-01-15). Gaza plan phase two: US to discuss Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal. aljazeera.com The second phase of the ceasefire deal includes naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to lead post-war Gaza.
(2026-01-15). IMF's Watchful Eye on Venezuela: A Path to Support. devdiscourse.com Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), indicated the organization's readiness to assist Venezuela during a recent interview with Reuters. However, the move hinges on the recognition of Venezuelan leadership by major IMF shareholders.
(2026-01-15). Cuba: Ascienden póstumamente a los 32 héroes caídos en cumplimiento del deber en Venezuela. radiohc.cu A horas del inicio del tributo popular a nuestros 32 héroes caídos en cumplimiento de su deber en la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela, se ha decidido, como digno y merecido homenaje, que todos sean ascendidos en grado militar, con carácter póstumo. | La Habana, 14 de enero de 2026 | "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz" | Tomado de Cubadebate…
(2026-01-15). FLNKS sends in late request to join Paris talks on New Caledonia remotely. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) has put in a late request to join talks on the territory's future remotely. The meeting, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, is calling all politicians from the French Pacific territory back to the negotiating table.
(2026-01-15). 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.
(2026-01-15). India and Russia Working to Form Closer Seafood Industry Ties. infobrics.org India and Russia are working to form closer seafood ties after the leaders of the two countries met at a business forum in New Delhi…
(2026-01-15). Pakistan passport rises five places to 98th in global ranking. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's passport has moved up the global travel freedom rankings, climbing to 98th position in the Henley Passport Index 2026, according to data released on Wednesday. | The index, compiled by London-based Henley & Partners using data from the International Air Transport Association, shows that Pakistani passport holders now have visa-free, visa-on-arrival or electronic travel authorisation access to 31 destinations across Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Oceania. | Among the destinations that can be accessed without advance visas are Caribbean countries such as Barbados and Dominica, African states includin…
(2026-01-15). Texas A&M censors Plato in massive course purge. wsws.org The purge follows the passage of Senate Bill 37 and is being used to impose sweeping political control over university curricula as part of a broader campaign of academic repression.
(2026-01-15). IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, resigns. sanews.gov.za IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, resigns | Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has confirmed the resignation of Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo Malaka, with effect from 31 January 2026. | Malaka was suspended in August last year, following the release of an independent report into the botched R836 million Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant project, which was intended to provide vital oxygen plants to hospitals across the country. | The report — drawn up by PricewaterhouseCoopers — recommended that Malaka face disciplinary action for her failure to prevent or…
(2026-01-15). Rs750 prize bond winners announced for January 15, 2026 draw. tribune.com.pk 
The Rs750 prize bond draw was held at the National Savings Centre in Peshawar on Thursday. | Prize bonds remain a preferred savings instrument for many Pakistanis, offering a secure investment option with the potential for significant monetary rewards. | They are available in denominations of Rs100, Rs200, Rs750, Rs1,500, Rs25,000, and Rs40,000. | The draw for the Rs750 prize bond (Draw No. 105) was held in Peshawar on January 15, 2026, while a complete list of winners is yet to be released. | According to the draw results, the first prize of Rs1.5 million went to the holder of prize bond number 809258. | Mean…
(2026-01-15). Why Iran regime's potential collapse spells more risk than benefit for Turkey. al-monitor.com Iran's leadership faces its most serious unrest in years, and rising Kurdish mobilization makes the prospect of regime collapse particularly risky for Turkey.
(2026-01-15). Arsenal Defeated Chelsea in the English League Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, January 14 (RHC) — Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-2 today in the first leg of the League Cup semi-finals in English football. | The standout match of this round ended with goals from Ben White in the seventh minute, Sweden's Viktor Gyà∂keres (49), and Spain's Martín Zubimendi (71). | The Blues were unable to capitalize on their home advantage, managing only two consolation goals from Argentina's Alejandro Garnacho in the 57th and 83rd minutes. | These same teams will face each other again on February 3rd to determine the first finalist of the competition. | In the other tie, Manchester City defeated…
(2026-01-15). America will pay for pushing India away. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | BRAHMA CHELLANEY | At a time when US policy toward India has become distinctly punitive, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm reception of Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi recently could not have been more pointed. Modi's message was clear: India is a sovereign power that will not be dragooned into choosing sides in …
(2026-01-15). Why Trump Hits Iran with Tariffs on China, India More. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of international relations, the second Trump administration has reignited tensions with Iran through economic measures rather than direct confrontation. Recently, the U.S. president announced a 25% tariff on any nation conducting business with the Islamic Republic, a move framed as a response to ongoing anti-regime protests and reported civilian casualties. This …
(2026-01-15). Leavitt Derides Reporters' Concerns Over Trump's Desire to Cancel Midterms. truthout.org In an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, President Donald Trump signaled he was upset that congressional elections will be taking place later this year, as they could potentially disrupt his agenda in the second half of his term. In comments seeking to manage people's expectations for the Republican Party in the midterms, Trump seemed to acknowledge a well-known pattern: that the party of… |
(2026-01-15). This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid — and save everyone money. grist.org 
If you're a typical American, you get home from work and start flipping switches and turning knobs — doing laundry, cooking dinner, watching TV. With so many other folks doing the same, the strain on the electrical grid in residential areas is highest at this time. That demand will only grow as the world moves away from fossil fuels, with more people buying induction stoves, heat pumps, and electric vehicles. | That's a challenge for utilities, which are already managing creaky grids across the United States, all while trying to meet a growing demand for power. So they're now trying to turn EVs from a bu…
(2026-01-15). CIA Trained Spymaster Implicated in War Crimes Appointed Presidential Chief of Staff in Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com Kyrylo Budanov Has Ties to Far-Right Pro-Banderite Groups From the Phoenix Program to Operation Condor and the Contra War to Operation Timber Sycamore and the Global War on Terror, the CIA has a long history of training fascist death-squad operatives, torturers and assassins. The historical pattern has extended to Ukraine, where the CIA has set …
(2026-01-15). Global unemployment 'stable' in 2026. tribune.com.pk 
The global unemployment rate is expected to hold steady in 2026, the United Nations said Wednesday, but cautioned the labour market's seeming stability belies a dire shortage of decent jobs. | The UN's International Labour Organization said the global economy and labour market appeared to have weathered recent economic shocks better than expected. | But the ILO warned that efforts to improve global job quality had stagnated, leaving hundreds of millions of workers wallowing in poverty, even as trade uncertainty risked cutting into workers wages. | The global unemployment rate was estimated at 4.9 percent last…
(2026-01-15). MLK Day 2026: Lessons from the Past for the Struggles of Today. globalresearch.ca There must be systematic change to eradicate racism, mass poverty and imperialist war. The Trump administration has attacked the remaining vestiges of the gains made during the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements.
(2026-01-15). 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.
(2026-01-15). UN General Assembly Chief Calls for More Candidates to Enter Secretary-General Race. passblue.com 
Annalena Baerbock, the president of the United Nations General Assembly, is appealing for more candidates to enter the race to become the next secretary-general. She said that a contest with only one contender — so far — would undercut the process of finding the right person to lead the world body at this critical time. …
(2026-01-15). Tory defector decries austerity he caused at Reform welcome party. thecanary.co 
Earlier today, we reported that Kemi Badenoch had dramatically sacked Robert Jenrick: I have sacked Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect. I was presented with clear, irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging […] | By
(2026-01-15). ICE And Border Patrol Agents Outnumber Local Police In Minnesota, As DHS Promises To Deploy More. newsone.com 
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(2026-01-15). The Response to Renee Good's Killing Shows the Power of Bearing Witness. truthout.org Renee Nicole Good's tragic murder in Minneapolis at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has become a turning point in the criminalization of community-based resistance to the Trump administration's campaign of neo-fascist state repression. Vice President JD Vance has gone so far as to lionize Good's alleged killer, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has… |
(2026-01-15). Trip.com faces potential fines in antitrust probe. ecns.cn Observers note similarities between the current case and previous antitrust investigations into Alibaba and Meituan in 2020 and 2021, which resulted in fines of 18.228 billion yuan (about $2.61 billion) and 3.442 billion yuan, respectively. The comparison has fueled expectations that Trip.com could face significant penalties if violations are confirmed.
(2026-01-15). New wall threatens thousands of Palestinian families. electronicintifada.net The Israeli military has begun the first stretch of a $1.7 billion project to build a wall running from the occupied Golan Heights to Eilat, slicing through the occupied West Bank.
(2026-01-15). 'Federal invasion': Minnesota officials condemn violent ICE raids, arrests. nationofchange.org The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that the number of federal agents now in Minneapolis and Saint Paul outstrips the 10 largest Twin Cities metro police departments combined.
(2026-01-15). Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown. aljazeera.com Senegal will now face host nation Morocco in the final, following Morocco's penalty shootout triumph over Nigeria.
(2026-01-15). Beyond the Ballot: the Rise of Competitive Authoritarianism with Steven Gardiner. politicalresearch.org In this season finale episode, Koki talks to Steven Gardiner, PRA Principal Research Advisor, to reflect on the first year of Trump's second term and its implications for U.S. democracy. While the MAGA base remains about 15% of the U.S…
(2026-01-15). Cuba llora, honra: Tiemble la injusticia. cubadebate.cu Hoy, frente a sus mártires, la nación más unida que nunca ratifica que no renunciará a su Revolución, ni a sus principios, ni a su deber internacionalista. La Patria se mantiene en pie, alerta y decidida. Quienes apostaron por el pánico en una madrugada de traición encontraron resistencia tenaz; quienes buscaron quebrar la dignidad de este pueblo hoy solo han conseguido fortalecerla.
(2026-01-15). Four Arab states urged against US-Iran escalation, official says. al-monitor.com By Maha El Dahan and Andrew MillsDUBAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Four Arab states conducted intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran this week to prevent a threatened U.S. attack on Iran over Tehran's use of force against protesters that they feared would have impacts across the region, a Gulf official said.Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt were involved in the diplomacy over 48 hours before U.S. President Donald Trump signalled on Thursday that he had ultimately decided against an attack for now, saying the killings in Iran were easing.