(2026-01-23). PM joins Trump at Davos for launch of 'Board of Peace'. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with a signing ceremony for a body with a $1 billion membership fee and a host of invitees. | A group of leaders and senior officials from 19 countries — including Trump allies from Argentina and Hungary — gathered on stage with Trump to put their names to the founding charter of the body. | Pakistan signed the charter of the board as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the document along with other world leaders including those fro…
(2026-01-23). Kerfuffle in NA as opposition slams govt over Gaza board. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's decision to join the US President Donald Trump-led Board of Peace on Gaza sparked a heated debate in the National Assembly on Thursday, with opposition parties accusing the government of bypassing parliament and questioning the credibility of a forum that includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Lawmakers demanded disclosure of the board's terms and greater parliamentary oversight on foreign policy decisions, while the government defended the move as being in line with United Nations resolutions and Pakistan's long-standing support for Palestinian rights. | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JU…
(2026-01-23). Why Trump's 'Board of Peace' Is Struggling to Win Over US Allies. thinktank.pk In a high-profile move at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump launched the controversial Board of Peace — an ambitious international initiative aimed initially at overseeing a ceasefire and post-war transition in Gaza and potentially expanding into broader global conflict resolution efforts. However, several of America's closest allies, particularly …
(2026-01-23). On Cam: Trump hails board of peace as 'historic' step to end Gaza war: 'Every country wants in…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump on camera praised the creation of "Board of Peace," calling it a historic step toward ending the Gaza war. Claiming growing international momentum behind the initiative, Trump said multiple countries are eager to participate, projecting the body as a potential diplomatic framework to de-escalate the conflict and reshape future peace efforts in West Asia.
(2026-01-23). Ahsan Iqbal defends Pakistan's decision to join Trump's Board of Peace. tribune.com.pk 
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday responded to remarks made by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, defending Pakistan's decision to join the Board of Peace and emphasising that the country's participation strengthens efforts to support peace in Gaza and the broader Muslim world. | Pakistan accepted Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, a new international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, a day ago. The Foreign Office did not provide details about the composition of the Board of Peace or its operational modalities, but officials indicated that the forum was…
(2026-01-23). Rafah crossing to open 'next week' as Israel shells Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-23). Gaza war docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Academy Award. aljazeera.com The film draws on real audio from the 5-year-old's call with emergency services as her family came under Israeli fire.
(2026-01-23). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-23). Can Trump Demilitarize Gaza with Night Raids and Death Squads? globalresearch.ca At the
(2026-01-23). Trump launches 'Board of Peace' for Gaza ceasefire, eyes wider global role. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, initially aimed at solidifying the fragile Gaza ceasefire, but which he envisions taking on a broader role, raising concerns among other global powers. Trump said the board would coordinate with the United Nations. | Trump, who will chair the board, invited dozens of world leaders to join, stating that he wants it to address challenges beyond Gaza, stirring misgivings that it could undermine the UN's role as the primary platform for global diplomacy and conflict resolution. | Regional powers, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, al…
(2026-01-23). China's Top Military Academy Courts Egyptian, Arab Elites. moderndiplomacy.eu The People's Liberation Army National Defense University (PLA NDU) plays a pivotal role in "military education diplomacy" to attract Egyptian and Arab military elites. This role has gained increasing momentum since the Gaza War (October 2023), as China seeks to present itself as a strategic security partner, either as an alternative or complement to Western …
(2026-01-23). Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president. aljazeera.com Legal groups says Australia obliged to investigate Israel's President Herzog for his role in genocidal war on Gaza.
(2026-01-23). Olga Cherevko showed the world happening in Gaza. Israel let her return. haaretz.com Olga Cherevko grew up on military bases in Siberia, belonged to a Christian cult in the U.S. and was sent by the UN to some of the toughest places in the world. None of that prepared her for what she saw in Gaza…
(2026-01-23). Despite grandiose plans, his Gaza Board of Peace deflated to its natural proportions. haaretz.com The U.S. president's coalition is largely made up of authoritarian countries — members who declared that their only goal is to find a solution to the crisis in Gaza and promote the two-state solution. Kushner made it clear to Israel and Hamas: The era of the status quo is over…
(2026-01-22). Trump's new 'Board of Peace' takes shape at Davos. ecns.cn He announced its establishment on Jan 15, one day after US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, claimed the second phase of the Gaza peace deal had been launched.But, noting US presidential memorandum on Jan 7 saw the nation exit 66 international organizations, many observers wonder whether the "Board of Peace" is aimed at replacing the existing United Nations system.
(2026-01-23). Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
(2026-01-23). Parliament to decide Pakistani troop deployment to Gaza: security sources. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government and Parliament will be the ones to decide whether Pakistan sends troops to become part of the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, security sources said on Friday. | Pakistan formally joined the Board of Peace, alongside around 20 other countries, at a signing ceremony held in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in the presence of United States President Donald Trump. | Read: Officials deny Pakistani troops will be deployed to Gaza | But the move drew criticism and objections from opposition parties, which warned of potential implications for joining…
(2026-01-23). Larger Than Life Trump Portrait Overseas Epstein Birthday Card. indybay.org Located on the National Mall near the Capitol, the Trump birthday card for Jeffrey Epstein, is overseen by a massive two-story scowling Trump portrait in the background on the side of the US Department of Labor building.
(2026-01-23). Trump Plotting Regime Change in Cuba by Year's End: WSJ. news.antiwar.com The Donald Trump administration hopes to execute a regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. The report comes just weeks after the US military kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on dubious drug charges. The newspaper said Washington is now "searching for Cuban government insiders …
(2026-01-23). Venezuela, the Revival of Regime Change and the Decline of Empire. juancole.com (
(2026-01-23). Watch: Trump brags about capturing Maduro, defeating ISIS and NATO agreeing to 5% defence spending. hindustantimes.com At Davos on Day 2, Donald Trump leaned into a high‚Äëoctane victory lap on foreign policy, claiming credit for "capturing" Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, defeating ISIS, and pressuring NATO allies to agree to a 5% defence‚Äëspending benchmark. The remarks were framed as proof of Trump's "strength-first" approach—using coercive leverage, hard deadlines, and public pressure to force outcomes on adversaries and allies alike—while also signalling that his second-term agenda will keep prioritising security, burden-sharing, and rapid, headline-driven deals.
(2026-01-23). Labeling Kidnapping a 'Capture,' Media Legitimizes Violation of International Law. orinocotribune.com 
By Gregory Shupak — Jan 20, 2026 | Corporate media have deployed a lexicon of legitimation in their coverage of the deadly US invasion of Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, along with his wife and fellow politician Cilia Flores. Major news outlets have routinely described these events using words like "capture" (New York Times,
(2026-01-23). Cuba Reaffirms Strategic Alliance With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Cuba reaffirmed its support and solidarity for Venezuela and its people and government, as well as its decision to continue strengthening the historic bonds of brotherhood and cooperation that unites both nations. | This was stated by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in a telephone conversation held on Thursday, January 22. | During the conversation, the Cuban pr…
(2026-01-23). Roaming Charges: Are We Not Men? No, We Are DAVOS. counterpunch.org 
Trump left for the elite meet-and-greet at Davos in one of his manic phases. He'd just spent the previous two days trash-talking, bragging about his Venezuelan coup, boasting over pocketing the revenue from Venezuelan oil in offshore accounts, lobbing invasion threats against allies, brandishing new tariffs as if they were hypersonic weapons, badmouthing his rivals, trolling his political enemies, and serial-posting of memes depicting himself as the latest conquistador of the New World. The Re-Conquistador.
(2026-01-23). Why Nicaragua Is Not Washington's Next War — Yet. popularresistance.org Since the US invasion of Venezuela on January 3rd and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, Nicaragua's opposition figures — who enthusiastically identified with their confederates in Venezuela — have hoped that regime-change efforts in Caracas would encourage Washington to destroy Nicaragua's Sandinista government. | Republican senator Rick Scott thinks now is the time to "fix" Nicaragua as well Cuba. Commentator James Bosworth, a cheerleader for US imperialism, asks, "Why hasn't Trump gone after Ortega in Nicaragua?"
(2026-01-23). Condemn the U.S. bombing of Venezuela! Free President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores NOW! iacenter.org CLICK HERE FOR PROTESTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD — CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED U.S. aggression against the sovereign country of Venezuela is nothing more or less than an act of piracy with not one iota of justification. It is a war crime against the people of Venezuela, against all the peoples of Latin America and the Caribbean and in the end is also a crime against the workers and oppressed peoples of the United States. Credit: Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network The current White House is occupied by a particularly vile and corrupt war criminal who is surrounded by sycophants with l…
(2026-01-23). Stop the War on Venezuela! Free President Maduro and Cilia Flores! iacenter.org Stop the War on Venezuela! Free President Maduro and Cilia Flores! ABOLISH ICE! Join the International Online Mass Rally: January 25, 2 PM EST REGISTER in advance for the Rally: Click HERE (Includes link for Spanish Translation) Registration Now: tinyurl.com/handsoffvenezuelarally All Out for a Week of Protests: January 24 — January 31 To List Your Action: Click HERE Join The Week of Resistance (Jan. 23-31). We will escalate and amplify our demands through a coordinated force of visible opposition to the state's ongoing and intensifying violence both domestically and abroad. Understanding the nature of our…
(2026-01-23). Civiles en Venezuela también sintieron impacto de agresión. radiohc.cu El gobierno venezolano, encabezado por la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez, atiende las víctimas civiles del ataque en gran escala de Estados Unidos del pasado tres de enero. | La embestida, que culminó con el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores, fue descrita por la administración de Donald Trump como perfecta, enfilada solo contra objetivos militares. | Los reportes oficiales niegan esa versión, al reseñar ataques a zonas civiles, donde viven más de 20 mil personas. | La refriega fue desatada por los helicópteros estadounidenses contra asentamientos en Caracas, la capital, y en l…
(2026-01-23). Un médico y profesor en Guinea Bissau. radiohc.cu Una brigada médica cubana labora en Guinea Bissau desde 1986 y tiene la misión, no sólo de prestar asistencia médica, sino también de formar a profesionales del sector en la facultad de medicina Raúl Díaz Argàºelles. | Dentro de su claustro docente está el doctor Alexeis Calderín Vázquez, Especialista de Primer Grado en Medicina General Integral (MGI) y Profesor Asistente. Procede del poblado de Manacas, municipio Santo Domingo, provincia Villa Clara. | øHas tenido otras misiones fuera de Cuba con anterioridad? | ´Venezuela del 2010 al 2014. Me desempeñé inicialmente como médico de familia en c…
(2026-01-23). Un médico y profesor en Guinea Bissau. radiohc.cu Una brigada médica cubana labora en Guinea Bissau desde 1986 y tiene la misión, no sólo de prestar asistencia médica, sino también de formar a profesionales del sector en la facultad de medicina Raúl Díaz Argàºelles. | Dentro de su claustro docente está el doctor Alexeis Calderín Vázquez, Especialista de Primer Grado en Medicina General Integral (MGI) y Profesor Asistente. Procede del poblado de Manacas, municipio Santo Domingo, provincia Villa Clara. | øHas tenido otras misiones fuera de Cuba con anterioridad? | ´Venezuela del 2010 al 2014. Me desempeñé inicialmente como médico de familia en c…
(2026-01-23). Civiles en Venezuela también sintieron impacto de agresión. radiohc.cu El gobierno venezolano, encabezado por la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez, atiende las víctimas civiles del ataque en gran escala de Estados Unidos del pasado tres de enero. | La embestida, que culminó con el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores, fue descrita por la administración de Donald Trump como perfecta, enfilada solo contra objetivos militares. | Los reportes oficiales niegan esa versión, al reseñar ataques a zonas civiles, donde viven más de 20 mil personas. | La refriega fue desatada por los helicópteros estadounidenses contra asentamientos en Caracas, la capital, y en l…
(2026-01-23). Siempre viva la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba despierta solidaridad en el mundo, como ha quedado evidenciado una vez más, ante el discurso agresivo e injerencista del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, contra la nación caribeña. | Tras la violación de la soberanía de Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro, el inquilino de la Casa Blanca arremetió una vez más contra Cuba, con amenazas, incluída una posible agresión. | Gobiernos de distintos paises, como China, respaldaron a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y seguridad nacionales. | Asimismo, ciudadanos de diversas naciones y organizaciones políticas y sociales rep…
(2026-01-23). Destacado periodista Walter Martínez falleció en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela informó este jueves en Caracas del fallecimiento del destacado periodista Walter Martínez, conductor del programa televisivo Dossier. | En su cuenta de la red social Telegram, el escritor y filósofo señaló: Ha partido de nuestra querida, contaminada y única nave espacial Walter Martínez". | Pérez Pirela señaló que Walter consolidó un estilo único, fundamentado en el rigor académico y una capacidad excepcional para descifrar la geopolítica global. | Significó que, a través de su labor, acercó realidades distantes a los hogares…
(2026-01-23). Falleció el periodista y analista internacional Walter Martínez. cubadebate.cu El ministro del Poder Popular para la Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Miguel Pérez Pirela, informó el fallecimiento del periodista Walter Martínez, figura emblemática del análisis geopolítico en la televisión venezolana. Martínez consolidó un estilo único, basado en el rigor académico y una gran capacidad para descifrar la política internacional.
(2026-01-23). Falleció el periodista y analista internacional Walter Martínez. cubadebate.cu El ministro del Poder Popular para la Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Miguel Pérez Pirela, informó el fallecimiento del periodista Walter Martínez, figura emblemática del análisis geopolítico en la televisión venezolana. Martínez consolidó un estilo único, basado en el rigor académico y una gran capacidad para descifrar la política internacional.
(2026-01-23). Destacado periodista Walter Martínez falleció en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela informó este jueves en Caracas del fallecimiento del destacado periodista Walter Martínez, conductor del programa televisivo Dossier. | En su cuenta de la red social Telegram, el escritor y filósofo señaló: Ha partido de nuestra querida, contaminada y única nave espacial Walter Martínez". | Pérez Pirela señaló que Walter consolidó un estilo único, fundamentado en el rigor académico y una capacidad excepcional para descifrar la geopolítica global. | Significó que, a través de su labor, acercó realidades distantes a los hogares…
(2026-01-23). Pakistan Idol's 'Baraat Round' brings all the shaadi season vibes. tribune.com.pk 
Shadi season is in full swing, and this week's Baraat Round on Pakistan Idol captured the vibe perfectly! It was a full-on celebration of shadi feels, music, and memories, the kind that gets everyone on their feet. | We loved every moment of it, and without even trying, Pakistan Idol ended up giving us the ultimate shaadi-season playlist. The episode featured a heartfelt special performance by Sara Raza Khan, whom you might remember from Sur Kshetra, adding an emotional touch to the night. Packed with crowd-pleasing classics and high-energy moments, here are the five performances we enjoyed the most this week.
(2026-01-23). Gold jumps to $4,923 per ounce as local prices hit all-time high. tribune.com.pk 
Prices of gold and silver surged to record levels in both international and local markets on Friday. In the global bullion market, the price of gold rose sharply by $91 per ounce, reaching a new high of $4,923 per ounce. | In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs9,100 to a record Rs514,662, while the price per 10 grams rose by Rs7,802 to Rs441,239. | Silver also saw significant gains, with the price per tola climbing Rs372 to Rs10,275, and the price per 10 grams rising from Rs319 to Rs8,809. | Read: Gold per tola drops Rs800 as bullion prices slide | On Thursday, gold and silver price…
(2026-01-23). Nigeria Continues Path towards BRICS Membership and Independent Foreign Policy. globalresearch.ca In a recent statement, Nigeria's Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar, announced the country's intention to join BRICS as a full member in the coming years. With over 230 million people and the largest GDP on the continent, the African nation has …
(2026-01-23). Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election. aljazeera.com Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country's first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.
(2026-01-23). From Instinct to Theory: A Left in Search of Itself. counterpunch.org 
Having spent roughly half my life in a socialist system (with Yugoslav characteristics), I am nonetheless struck by how few consistent leftists remain today in my region. Honestly, I even struggle to define myself — beyond the broad label of a leftist. The events that unfolded in my (now defunct) homeland were of such magnitude that there was barely any space left for ideological debate. Burdened by war, hatred, fear, and plunder, we slipped almost unnoticed into the phase euphemistically called "transition." According to our Western mentors (who were quick to brand us barbarians for a war they themselves h…
(2026-01-23). Wawrinka relishing marathon matches at AO. tribune.com.pk 
The Australian Open third round continues on Saturday with defending champions Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys in action while the brutal Melbourne heat has forced organisers into an early start. | Former champions Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Stan Wawrinka are playing in the night session. | Wawrinka v Fritz | Wildcard Stan Wawrinka is savouring every moment of his farewell Australian Open, even after grinding through another five-set thriller that has left the 40-year-old Swiss veteran with nearly eight hours of court time already under his belt. | The 2014 champion, who throughout his career has thrived w…
(2026-01-23). Pisilli's brace propels Roma past Stuttgart. tribune.com.pk 
AS Roma took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on Thursday, after Aston Villa and Olympique Lyonnais had earlier become the first teams through to the knockout stage. | Roma midfielder Niccolo Pisilli slotted in to give his side the lead shortly before halftime and added another in stoppage time to seal the win. | Disturbances in the stands marred many of the evening matches. In France, tensions escalated between Nice fans and Go Ahead Eagles supporters, prompting security forces to intervene for several minutes before order was restored, with Nice ul…
(2026-01-23). Not All is Rolex in Switzerland: Trump, Davos and the Crans-Montana Tragedy. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-23). US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent months, though both Moscow and Kyiv remain at odds over the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement. | Talks concluded after stretching past the three-hour mark, the Kremlin said in a statement released e…
(2026-01-23). 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration officers in Minnesota, sent to Texas with father; school says he was used as 'bait'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 5-year-old boy from Minnesota was taken by US immigration officers along with his father and sent to a detention centre in Texas. The incident has shocked the local community and | 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration officers in Minnesota, sent to Texas with father; school says he was used as 'bait'
(2026-01-23). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-23). CARTOONS: Mark David has got things backwards. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). Why Nobody takes Europe Seriously Anymore? "The Old Continent is In A Mess" globalresearch.ca On January 19, after a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that "the European Union is not taken completely seriously by world leaders", citing its "suicidal migration policy" and "nonsense climate goals" as …
(2026-01-23). TikTok seals deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban. tribune.com.pk 
TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance said on Thursday it has finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture to secure US user data, avoiding a potential ban of the short-video app used by more than 200 million Americans. | The agreement marks a milestone for TikTok after years of political and legal battles that began in August 2020, when President Donald Trump sought to ban the app over national security concerns. | Trump later opted not to enforce a law passed in April 2024 requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by January 2025 or face a ban, a measure that was upheld by the Supreme Cou…
(2026-01-23). Cost of Hate: In MP, School demolished despite Panchayat NOC. ummid.com Demolishing a school building despite having No Objection Certificate (NOC), from the village Panchayat just out of hatred is a major setback for India's progress…
(2026-01-23). Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. | Trump's about-face follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as a weapon and tariffs as leverage. | "Please let this Letter serve to represent that the Board of Peace is withdrawing its invitation to you regarding Canada's joining, what will be, the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post di…
(2026-01-22). Putin starts meeting with Witkoff, Kushner. ecns.cn Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Jan 22, 2026.
(2026-01-23). Awami Theatre Festival 2026 opens at Arts Council Karachi, Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has launched its 25-day Awami Theatre Festival 2026, offering a month-long programme of free performances across Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Seraiki, Balochi and Memon. The festival opened on Tuesday with the Urdu play Seedhi Jaleebi, which tells the story of a Khawaja Sira who sacrifices everything to help a young boy become an actor. | Sindh's Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, attended the opening ceremony as chief guest, alongside Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah, Chairman of the Drama Committee Shehzad Raza Naqvi, Secretary Ejaz Farooqi, a…
(2026-01-23). White House Orders Federal Funding Probe Focused Almost Entirely on Dem States. truthout.org The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is ordering an administration-wide review of federal funding for over a dozen states, the vast majority of which are led by Democratic governors. The review will focus on federal funding for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia… |
(2026-01-23). Starbucks strike in third month. workers.org 
The longest strike in the history of Starbucks has entered its third month. While some strikers have returned to work, including those at the Ohio stores, other workers have recently joined the strike. The three main demands — better hourly wages, better schedules and resolution of the hundreds of Unfair . . . |
(2026-01-23). Bay Area Kurds Protest Oppression by Turkish and Syrian States. indybay.org Kurds fought alongside U.S. military forces in the fight against ISIS, yet are now being slaughtered…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: ICE Out for Good Mendocino Coast – MN Solidarity Day of Action. indybay.org 343 N Main St (sidewalk in front of Guest House Museum), Fort Bragg…
(2026-01-23). The "rupture in the world order" —World Economic Forum dominated by inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney painted a stark picture of a global capitalist system roiled by inter-imperialist rivalries and hurtling towards world war in a speech Tuesday to the World Economic Forum.
(2026-01-23). 7th Unmanned Systems Exhibition concludes in UAE. ecns.cn The 7th edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Tuesday to Thursday. The exhibition attracted more than 380 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions.
(2026-01-23). Diary of Conversations at Altitude. counterpunch.org 
I have a friend drawn to mountains. When he isn't in the UK, he's usually somewhere in the Nordic region or the Himalayas, where he is now. It's not that he's a mountain man pining for grappling hooks and crampons. Rather, his interests carry him to dramatic places—places that demand attention rather than conquest. In
(2026-01-23). Minneapolis's 2020 Uprising Laid an Abolitionist Groundwork for ICE Resistance. truthout.org Organizers in Minneapolis are in a whirlwind right now. We are facing what appears to be — so far — the biggest deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cops in one city in the agency's existence. The brutality and ubiquity of the agents have become central features of the city's life, as have the massive networks of resistance and protection being built in opposition to them. |
(2026-01-23). US officers detain 5-year-old boy as Minnesota immigration raids continue. aljazeera.com School superintendent says the child was 'essentially' used 'as bait' to apprehend his father, who is seeking asylum.
(2026-01-23). Edward Isingoma wins as NRM loses City Mayoral and LCV races in Hoima. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suffered a major political setback in Hoima City after its flag bearer and incumbent mayor, Brian Kaboyo, was voted out in a fiercely contested mayoral race. Kaboyo lost to Edward Isingoma, an Independent candidate and current City Council Speaker, in an election that …
(2026-01-22). Trump sues JPMorgan Chase over accounts closure. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump on Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) and its CEO Jamie Dimon for closing his and related entities' accounts in February 2021 allegedly for political reasons.
(2026-01-23). County Wide Walkouts to Resist Fascism in Nevada County. indybay.org Students across Nevada County walked out January 20th to resist fascism at the federal level and in the school board.
(2026-01-23). Belgian PM condemns European plan to steal Russian money. infobrics.org According to the official, such a measure would be a "declaration of war".
(2026-01-23). 658 runaway children intercepted at Pakistan Railway Stations in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
At least 658 children ran away from their homes and were intercepted at railway stations across Pakistan in 2025, many citing hunger, lack of basic necessities and corporal punishment at home and in schools, according to data released by the Pakistan Railways Police. | Official data shared with The Express Tribune shows that during 2025, railway police intercepted 658 runaway children across the country, including 413 boys and 245 girls, who had reached various railway stations after fleeing their homes. All were later reunited with their families. | The group included girls aged between 15 and 18 and boys age…
(2026-01-23). Queer leftists supported Palestinians in the too. Back then, they hijacked planes. haaretz.com Since October 7, many Israelis have been shocked by the pro-Palestinian stances prevailing in the West. In reality, this astonishment stems from the short memory of the media…
(2026-01-23). Meet AIMIM's Sahar Shaikh who demolished Jitendra Awhad's Mumbra Fortress. ummid.com Sahar Shaikh, the youngest Corporator of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has set media landscape on fire ever since the results of Mumbra-Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 were announced.
(2026-01-23). India's Strategic Autonomy: From Balancing the West to Trusting Russia. infobrics.org India's foreign policy objectives are clear: to hedge with the great powers by adopting its own multi-alignment and strategic autonomy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to rely on Russia for nuclear submarines and civil nuclear cooperation indicates that India is strengthening its ties with Moscow on critical high-end technological cooperation…
(2026-01-23). Number of Muslims in Mumbai Corporation 2026 up by 1: Full list. ummid.com The new Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 2026 or BMC 2026) to have 01 more Muslim corporator as compared to the community's tally last time.
(2026-01-23). Balimwezo in the lead as official Kampala Mayoral race results delay. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at most of them and is set to win the Kampala mayoral race. Counting continued into the night, with official results expected to be released this morning. Many candidates spent the night at the …
(2026-01-23). International community mustn't fail the test: China Daily editorial. ecns.cn At the United Nations, history is never a distant echo. It remains a living yardstick against which today's conduct is measured. When Sun Lei, charge d'affaires of China's Permanent Mission to the UN, urged the international community to prevent Japan from reverting to "the old and pernicious path of militarism", his appeal was rooted not only in painful historical memory, but also in sober concern for the future of international peace and security.
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Gays to on January 23: Solidarity with Minneapolis. indybay.org Castro Memorial Corner, 501 Castro Street…
(2026-01-23). SBP forex reserves cross $16b. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest weekly increase, with the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) holdings rising by $16 million to $16.0877 billion in the week ending January 16, 2026, according to official data released on Thursday. The improvement lifted the country's total liquid foreign reserves, which combine central bank buffers and commercial bank holdings, to $21.2582 billion. Of this, $16.0877 billion is held by the SBP, while commercial banks hold net foreign reserves of $5.1705 billion. | Meanwhile, after nearly four years of double-digit returns in Pakistan's fixed-income market, T-b…
(2026-01-23). PSX scales new peak as KSE-100 settles above 189,000. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's stock market achieved a remarkable milestone on the final day of the trading week as the Karachi Stock Exchange crossed 189,000 mark on Friday. | PSX notched another all-time high close, with the KSE-100 Index settling at 189,167, up 1,479 points (+0.79%). | "During the AM session, the market remained range-bound between 187—188k," said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. "However, momentum accelerated in the PM session, as rumors of a potential stock split in FFC fueled buying interest, pushing the index past 189k to a record close." | On the macro front, the SPI for the week…
(2026-01-23). Putin Signals Progress with U.S. but Says Territory Is Central to Peace. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia said it will hold three-way security talks with the United States and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on Friday following a late-night meeting in Moscow between President Vladimir Putin and three U.S. envoys. The talks, which lasted around four hours, were described by the Kremlin as "substantive, constructive and very frank," but Russian officials stopped …
(2026-01-23). Trump reveals why he wants to invade Greenland. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just revealed why he wants to invade and take control of Greenland despite opposition.
(2026-01-23). Stabbings at Kurdish demo in Belgium wound six. newarab.com 
Six people were wounded, two of them critically, in a knife attack at a Kurdish demonstration in the city of Antwerp Thursday, Officers arrested four people following the early evening attack near Antwerp's Opera House and all the victims were taken to hospital, police spokesman Wouter Bruyns told AFP. | The motive for the attack was yet to be determined, he said, adding that police were combing through CCTV footage to ensure no other suspects had evaded arrest. | The stabbings took place at around 7: 20 pm (1820 GMT) as the local Kurdish com…
(2026-01-23). Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada at World Economic Forum. portside.org Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada at World Economic Forum |
(2026-01-23). Contact Target, Hilton Hotels, Home Depot, and Enterprise and Tell Them: Stop Collaborating With ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Target Email: www.target.com/help/contact-us/security-… Letter: Target Headquarters Attn: Brian Cornell (until Feb. 1, 2026; then CEO is Michael Fiddelke) 900 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Sample Message: "Target Stores in Minnesota allow ICE to stage assaults and kidnappings in their parking lots and come into their stores. This is putting your customers in danger and is a …
(2026-01-23). Inter have chance to extend Serie A lead. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan will expect to stretch their lead atop Serie A when they host second-bottom side Pisa on Friday with a fixture that on paper offers a clear chance to put pressure on their rivals who face each other in some mouth-watering matches. | While Inter kick off the weekend with an easy game, on paper at least, Sunday sees a couple of blockbuster clashes as title-chasers AC Milan visit AS Roma and Napoli travel to Juventus. | Inter lead Milan by three points, while Napoli, who are third having returned to winning ways after a run of draws, are six points off the pace and Roma a further point back in fourth.
(2026-01-23). Gul Plaza death toll rises to 71 as search operation nears completion. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from the Gul Plaza fire has risen to 71 as rescue teams recovered additional human remains during ongoing search operations, with authorities expecting the final sweep of the building to be completed by today (Friday). | According to the in-charge of the identification desk at the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), Amir Hassan, four bags containing human remains were brought to the hospital during the night. "These remains could belong to four individuals," he said, adding that the death toll has potentially reached 71. | Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed stated that the identities of 16 in…
(2026-01-23). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-23). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-23). Pakistan battles legions of fake doctors. tribune.com.pk 
Rusted nails hold used infusion tubes on the wall of a clinic run by one among hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors operating across Pakistan. | Dozens of patients visit the small roadside shop each day in Sindh, where a few chairs are arranged around wooden tables used to lay patients down. | "These patients have faith in me. They believe I can treat them well," said Abdul Waheed, who opened the facility a few months ago outside Hyderabad. | During the day, the 48-year-old works at a private hospital in Hyderabad. In the evenings, he comes to the village of Tando Saeed Khan to see patients at his clin…
(2026-01-23). China emerging as key hub for agricultural innovation, says Syngenta CEO. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are reshaping how food is produced, and China is emerging as an increasingly important hub for agricultural innovation and R&D, Syngenta Group Chief Executive Officer Jeff Rowe told Xinhua in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
(2026-01-23). China launches nationwide employment assistance program. ecns.cn Nine central departments in China have initiated a three-month employment assistance program aimed at increasing incomes for laid-off workers, flexible workers and rural laborers.
(2026-01-23). Trump Renews Demand To Acquire Greenland During WEF Speech. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump said at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, that he will not "use force" to take Greenland, but called for immediate negotiations to hand it over to Washington. "We want a piece of ice for world protection," he said. "And they won't give it. We've never asked for anything else and we could have kept that piece of land and we didn't, so they have a choice. You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no, and we will remember." | He added that Washington could take Greenland by force, and it would be "unstoppable."
(2026-01-23). Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries. sanews.gov.za Government supports 9.2 million social grant beneficiaries | Government continues to support vulnerable households by contributing to poverty alleviation and reducing inequality through the administration of social grants by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). | These efforts are demonstrated by the disbursement of 9.2 million social grants to beneficiaries, providing a critical social safety net. | This is according to Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, who on Friday provided an update on government's performance against the Medium-Term Develop…
(2026-01-23). McLaren partially wins UK lawsuit. tribune.com.pk 
McLaren Racing on Friday won part of its lawsuit against four-times IndyCar champion Alex Palou over his aborted move to the team, with London's High Court ruling the reigning Formula One world champions were owed around $12 million. | McLaren Racing, which runs the reigning Formula One world champions and the Arrow McLaren team in U.S.-based IndyCar sued Palou after his move fell apart three years ago. | McLaren have emerged as a dominant force in Formula One, with Lando Norris winning the drivers' title last year as the team won the constructors' title. | Their IndyCar team, however, are relatively new and P…
(2026-01-23). Croatia, India condemn Zagreb embassy 'vandalism'. tribune.com.pk 
India on Thursday condemned an alleged act of vandalism at its embassy in Zagreb as Croatia promised to prosecute the offenders. | The Indian foreign ministry said that an act of "trespassing and vandalism" at its embassy in the Croatian capital was committed by "anti-India elements" without providing further details of the incident. | "We have taken up the matter strongly with Croatian authorities … and asked them to hold the perpetrators accountable for their reprehensible and illegal actions," a ministry statement said. | Zagreb police said they had received on Thursday morning a report that during the ni…
(2026-01-23). How China Can Help Bangladesh Recalibrate Its Strategic Autonomy. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Bangladesh in the past two decades has witnessed unparallel economic advance and comparative political stability under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Through the success saga has been the robust economic and strategic relationship with India, Bangladesh's largest and formerly most critical external actor neighbor. From cross-border linking and sharing …
(2026-01-23). 32 firms are producing half the world's CO2 emissions — let that sink. thecanary.co 
In 2024, a cadre of 32 fossil fuel companies had been producing half the world's CO2 emissions, a new study has found. Of course, people are consuming that CO2 via those companies. But energy is a daily essential. The climate crisis requires systemic change in the form of a publicly owned Green New Deal, to […] | By
(2026-01-23). SC orders state to act as 'model employer'. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that the state is required to act as a model employer, particularly in matters affecting promotion and service entitlements and rights, and cannot justify inaction or delay on the basis of internal inefficiencies. | It also noted that where the government acts as an employer, it is held to a higher standard of fairness, reasonableness and accountability. | "Public institutions and government functionaries are under a duty to ensure that promotion processes are conducted timely, rationally and in accordance with law, rather than allowing delay or inaction to defeat legitimate service…
(2026-01-22). China's sacred revolutionary sites Zunyi, Yan'an to be connected by high-speed rail. ecns.cn The high-speed train ride from Zunyi to Yan'an will take just eight hours and 49 minutes, a big improvement compared to the original train, which took more than 16 hours.
(2026-01-23). Pathfinder Group champions women empowerment at WEF. tribune.com.pk 
The Pathfinder Group hosted a focused high-level session titled "Women Empowerment, Financial Inclusion & Family Healthcare" at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, said a press release on Thursday. | The session was hosted by Dr Huma Baqai, Senior Vice Chairperson of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) and Rector of the Millennium Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship (MiTE). Hend Alhinnawi, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Humanitarian Tracker, was the chief guest. | The event brought together policymakers, development practition…
(2026-01-23). Saudi Pro League: Al-Nassr returns to winning ways finally. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Football Club Saturday defeated Al-Shabab 3-2 to earn the much needed 3 points to remain prominently placed in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) table.
(2026-01-23). 2026 Academy Award nominations: Sinners and One Battle After Another receive the most nominations. wsws.org The award nominations were the usual combination of the thoughtful and the confounding, or even disturbing.
(2026-01-23). Greenland's PM unaware of details of Trump-Rutte deal. tribune.com.pk 
Greenland's prime minister said Thursday that he was not aware of the contents of a framework agreement about the Danish autonomous territory that US President Donald Trump announced after a meeting with NATO's chief, but stressed no deal could be made without involving the island. | "Nobody else than Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark have the mandate to make deals or agreements about Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark without us," Jens-Frederik Nielsen told a press conference. | "We have some red lines… We have to respect our territorial integrity. We have to respect international law, sovereignty," he…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: San Jose: Stop ICE Terror – Solidarity with Minneapolis. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2026-01-23). Trump's hands seen bruised in new photos. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump's bruised hand, as he attends a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum , in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-01-23). Twenty Four Years After 9/11, 15 Are Still Imprisoned at U.S. Military Prison in Guantánamo, Cuba. covertactionmagazine.com Guantánamo Naval Base Also Used for Migrant Detentions in 2025 On January 11, 2026, thousands of citizens of many countries held vigils for the 15 men still in the U.S. military prison at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantánamo, Cuba. As these citizens have been doing for more than two decades, from London to Washington, …
(2026-01-23). getting divorced. sure be best friends one. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A saleswoman and aspiring fitness trainer who was reborn after battling severe anxiety, and a former journalist who covered some of Israel's most violent incidents, reflecting on a world that once seemed more logical…
(2026-01-23). Trump threats against Fed chief trigger rare global response. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). House Passes $839 Billion Defense Bill Bursting With Pork. news.antiwar.com The House of Representatives on Thursday approved an $838.7 billion fiscal 2026 defense spending bill, moving one of the largest appropriations measures in U.S. history toward final passage in the Senate. In a 341-88 vote that crossed party lines, lawmakers advanced the sprawling defense and related appropriations package, underscoring persistent majorities in both parties willing …
(2026-01-23). AISSEE 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the Answer Key and scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets of the candidates who appeared in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) on its website.
(2026-01-23). Chinese company unveils plans for commercial space flights. ecns.cn With the Chinese government introducing a host of favorable policies and measures to boost the country's commercial space sector, a company has unveiled an ambitious plan for offering private citizens short journeys into space.
(2026-01-23). Greenland, Trump and Artificial Intelligence. globalresearch.ca The claim that the United States wants Greenland for national security doesn't fully explain what's been happening behind the scenes. Many believe that the real attraction isn't missiles or Arctic defence, but land, climate, minerals and control. Greenland offers something …
(2026-01-23). Huckabee defends Christian Zionism as after Jerusalem churches condemn ideology. haaretz.com The churches' statement against Christian Zionism, which it says 'misleads the public, sows confusion,' was reportedly triggered by a meeting between Huckabee and the founder of the Forum for Christian Enlistment in the Israeli military…
(2026-01-23). Selective outrage and erosion of sovereignty. strategic-culture.su By Kweku AMPIAH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Europe's collective response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been…
(2026-01-23). The Chris Hedges Report: Decolonizing The World. popularresistance.org Palestinian professor and activist Amin Husain knows what Western settler colonialism looks, sounds and feels like. Growing up in Palestine, Husain experienced the iron grip of Israeli force and came to understand how important it was to struggle against such a powerful imperial entity, even in the face of defeat. | In the United States, Husain applied his learned experience to organize and educate about how colonialism and imperialism not only exists in the modern world, but is intertwined in the economy and culture of the global capitalist world order.
(2026-01-23). Schnitzel-fuelled Kane has Bayern hungry for history. tribune.com.pk 
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane revealed a hidden motivation behind his brilliant season with the German giants ⚪ a schnitzel for every goal he scores. | After chalking up the best opening half of a campaign in Bundesliga history, Kane's Bayern host Bavarian rivals Augsburg on Saturday. | With just one loss in 29 games, Bayern have their sights set on a historic third treble, more than any other team in Europe. | In the Bundesliga, Bayern have dropped just four points, equalling the best return at this stage of a season, and have scored a record 71 goals at an average of 3.94 per game. | They sit 11 points c…
(2026-01-23). Development of integrated circuit sector sketched out in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The latest phase of CanSemi Technology Inc's project in Guangzhou Development District was launched on Thursday.CanSemi Technology Inc launched the latest stage of its project to expand the integrated circuit sector in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Thursday.
(2026-01-23). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP): HAMM WILL ATTEND FUNERAL OF CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER CLAUDETTE COLVIN. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JANUARY 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE HAMM WILL ATTEND FUNERAL OF CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER CLAUDETTE COLVIN Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization For Progress (POP) will attend funeral services for civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin this weekend. Ms …
(2026-01-23). China urges Philippines to prevent officials 'stirring trouble'. ecns.cn China urged the Philippines on Thursday to refrain from indulging relevant officials to stir up trouble to avoid interrupting normal diplomatic exchanges between the two countries or causing greater damage to bilateral ties.
(2026-01-23). Whistleblowers expose ICE memo that disregards the 4th Amendment. wsws.org Two anonymous DHS officials have exposed through Whistleblower Aid a secret memorandum from Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons that authorizes federal immigration police to forcibly enter homes with only "administrative" paperwork, not a search warrant issued by a judge.
(2026-01-23). Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam: A Scholar, Thinker and Reformer. ummid.com Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam (Rah.) possessed a deeply compassionate heart and a vigilant mind for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
(2026-01-23). Minneapolis resistance grows as ICE occupation intensifies. wsws.org The WSWS will be providing live on-the-ground updates in Minnesota and beyond on the unfolding confrontation between workers and youth and federal forces.
(2026-01-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). Potential of Beijing-Helsinki relations hailed ahead of Finnish PM's visit. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Finland to deepen cooperation in areas including the green transition, information technology and the digital economy, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday, following confirmation of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's upcoming visit to China.
(2026-01-23). Trump to sue NYT over unfavourable opinion poll. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sue the New York Times over an unfavourable opinion poll and suggested that what he called "fake" surveys should be criminalized. | Trump lashed out after publication of a New York Times/Siena University poll finding only 40 percent approval for the 79-year-old Republican ⚪ in line with multiple other polls showing declining support a year into his second term. | "The Times Siena Poll…will be added to my lawsuit against The Failing New York Times," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "They will be held fully responsible for all of their Radical Left…
(2026-01-23). China raises concerns over EU supplier rules, defends Japan export controls. ecns.cn China on Thursday expressed strong concern over new European Union rules targeting so-called "high-risk suppliers," defended its export controls on dual-use items to Japan, and signaled progress in trade discussions with Canada.
(2026-01-23). Why the 'One Issue' in Russia-Ukraine Talks Could Decide the War's End. thinktank.pk As international attention remains sharply fixed on the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine, US-led peace negotiations have entered what American officials describe as a critical final stage. According to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, discussions involving Russia and Ukraine have been reduced to a single unresolved issue, a development that Western diplomats claim could clear …
(2026-01-23). The iron duo: Robots help secure power veins on central China's icy peaks. ecns.cn On the frozen peaks of Niuji Mountain near Suizhou City, a battle against nature is unfolding. As a brutal cold wave gripped central China this week, thick layers of ice threatened to snap the 800-kilovolt Shan-Wu line — a critical energy artery that channels power from the north to the south.
(2026-01-23). If Europe doesn't reverse course, it will self-destruct. strategic-culture.su By Michael DORSTEWITZ | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | By turning its back on Western values, Europe is on a fast track to suicide…
(2026-01-23). Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts. aljazeera.com In Ethiopia, once largest recipient of USAID funds in sub-Saharan Africa, many left with 'little humanitarian support'.
(2026-01-23). Partial List of NJ Community Responses to Outgoing Gov. Murphy Veto of His Own Party's ITA Legislation 6 Expressions So Far Collected ICE Breaking News Jan 22, 2026. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's note: This article is beginning of an effort to collect the responses across the state to outgoing NJ Governor…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Salinas: ICE Out of Everywhere – Solidarity with Minnesota. indybay.org Corner of N. Main St & Harden Parkway, Salinas…
(2026-01-23). Protests and Power Plays: From Tehran to the Arctic Circle. theintercept.com 
(2026-01-23). Israel allows residents of 18 extra settlements to carry weapons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved the issuance of gun licences to residents of 18 extra illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, Israeli Channel 12 reported Thursday."The importance of the decision lies in the fact that these settlements will now be able to submit applications for a personal weapon licence," Ben-Gvir posted on Telegram on Wednesday.He claimed that the reason is to "enhance self-defence and increase personal security."This comes amid orders by Netanyahu's government to expand illegal outposts that undermine prospects for a two-state solution.According to…
(2026-01-23). Is NATO a myth? Zelensky questions Europe's will, says 'if US walks away, alliance fails…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at Davos, questioned whether NATO can hold together if the United States steps back, warning that Europe's security still depends heavily on Washington's commitment. He argued Europe must show stronger political will and faster defense readiness, framing the moment as a stress test for the alliance's credibility and deterrence.
(2026-01-23). Unilateralism not the solution to global challenges and won't make U.S. great again. ecns.cn A year ago this week, the United Nations announced that the United States would withdraw from the World Health Organization in January 2026, following a formal notification from the US leader. This decision is emblematic of a broader trend of US unilateralism that poses risks to global stability and cooperation.
(2026-01-23). As German Gas Storage Dips Dangerously Low…Shortage Hardly Avoidable. wattsupwiththat.com If Germany's cold January continues as forecasts suggest, natural gas rationing will be likely.
(2026-01-23). Trump revokes Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace. aljazeera.com Canada's prime minister openly criticised tariffs and the collapse of the rules-based order in his address in Davos.
(2026-01-23). US retaliates against Sinn Féin for tentative anti-genocide moves. thecanary.co 
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA Jonathan Buckley has suggested that the decision of by a US company to withdraw from investment in the North of Ireland was in response to Sinn Féin's stance on so-called 'Israel's' genocide in Palestine. Addressing Sinn Féin's economy minister Caoimhe Archibald at Stormont's Committee for the Economy on Wed Jan […] | By
(2026-01-23). Trump launches lawfare-war on Minnesota state govt as autopsy exposes Renee horror. thecanary.co 
Lawyers working for the family of Renee Good, the Minnesota woman murdered by ICE thug Jonathan Ross, have released details of an independent autopsy on Good's body. At the same time, the Trump regime — which has smeared Good as a 'domestic terrorist' and protected her murderer, has declared war on leading state and city […] | By
(2026-01-23). France seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French naval forces intercepted and boarded the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean between Spain and Morocco, in a high-profile enforcement of international sanctions on Russian oil exports.French officials said the vessel was suspected of being part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," a network of tankers used to circumvent Western restrictions. The Grinch was carrying crude oil loaded in Murmansk, northwestern Russia, and was sailing under a false flag. President Emmanuel Macron announced on X that the operation was conducted on the high seas in coordination with allies, including the Un…
(2026-01-23). United Nations has prolonged Jewish-Arab conflict since 1974. onlineopinion.com.au The UN chose oratory over peace in 1974. Abba Eban warned where that path leads. Fifty years on, his forgotten solution still challenges the stalemate.
(2026-01-23). SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar. sanews.gov.za SA to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will represent South Africa at a high-level international meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as preparations intensify for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. | The High-Level Preparatory Meeting, taking place from 26 – 27 January 2025, will set the direction for the global conference scheduled for December and help shape priorities, commitments and partnerships aimed at accelerating universal access to safe water and dignified sanitation. | A major highlight of the Dakar engagement will be a minis…
(2026-01-23). Suspect appears in court for attempted bribery. sanews.gov.za Suspect appears in court for attempted bribery | A 22-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Pretoria North Magistrate Court this morning for attempting to bribe a senior Tshwane Metro Police official. | The suspect was arrested on Thursday by members of the Pretoria-based Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) unit. | It is alleged that on 9 January 2026, a Commissioner from the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department received an email from the suspect, who claimed to be an unsuccessful applicant in the City of Tshwane recruitment process. | In the email, the suspect allegedly requested the Com…
(2026-01-23). Tuesday 1/27: People Power Action: Join Our First National Activist Call of 2026 w/ ACLU. indybay.org ZOOM RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/januaryactioncall…
(2026-01-23). Europe gets 'green energy.' These Southern towns get dirty air. grist.org 
It almost felt like old times for the friends and family gathered at Robert Weatherspoon's house. The living room couches and chairs were filled, a football game was on the TV, and the aroma of bacon and butter beans drifted in from the kitchen. | What was missing was Weatherspoon's voice. While his friends usually bring the food or cook during get-togethers, Weatherspoon is counted on to supply the laughs. The 67-year-old with an expressive, cherubic face has a reputation for devastating one-liners, off-color game commentary, and stories — skewed somewhat for comedic effect — about people everybod…
(2026-01-23). Sunday 2/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2026-01-23). New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: A Walk Through Ideas and Cultures. ummid.com The New Delhi World Book Fair was not merely a visit; it was an encounter with ideas, cultures, and urgent questions of our time.
(2026-01-23). US retaliates against Sinn Féin for tentative anti-genocide moves. thecanary.co Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA Jonathan Buckley has suggested that the decision of by a US company to withdraw from investment in the North of Ireland was in response to Sinn Féin's stance on so-called 'Israel's' genocide in Palestine. Addressing Sinn Féin's economy minister Caoimhe Archibald at Stormont's Committee for the Economy on Wed Jan […] | By
(2026-01-23). Applause and the Limits of Candor at Davos: Law Applies Downward, Not Upward. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. globalresearch.ca Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, delivered his special address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on January 20, 2026. In his remarks to political and business leaders from around the world, he described…
(2026-01-23). Hebei's 'ancient pressure cooker' setting internet ablaze. ecns.cn But the real ingenuity lies in the tripod's lid, which was designed with a simple flip-and-twist lock with animal-shaped latches to create a remarkably tight seal.This design allowed steam to be trapped so food could be cooked faster in high pressure, a principle that is still adopted in modern devices.
(2026-01-23). Imaan, Hadi arrested, whereabouts unknown: Shireen Mazari. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad Police arrested human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and advocate Hadi Ali Chattha on Friday near the underpass outside Serena Hotel while they were on their way to the district session court. | Their current whereabouts remain unknown. Former federal minister Shireen Mazari called the arrests "fascism at its peak" on X, adding that the duo had been "put in separate cars and taken away to unknown locations". | Imaan @ImaanZHazir and Hadi @AdvHadiali have been arrested and put in separate cars and taken away to unknown locations – no fir shown and bar sadly could do nothing. Fascism at its peak. Emasculat…
(2026-01-23). Over a Thousand in SF Protest ICE Terror. indybay.org "You have the right to remain silent but I don't recommend it"
(2026-01-23). 'ISLAM' Party must unite with Shiv Sena for the larger interest of Malegaon. ummid.com Asif Shaikh, his father Shaikh Rasheed, Mufti Ismael, Mustaqeem Dignity and his mentor Nehal Ahmed all leaders of Malegaon have — in some way or the other, joined hands with the BJP and Shiv Sena in the past.
(2026-01-22). China's EV charging facilities top 20 million. ecns.cn According to data released Wednesday by the National Energy Administration (NEA), the total number of charging facilities has exceeded 20.09 million, supporting a fleet of more than 40 million new energy vehicles.
(2026-01-23). 'An Abomination': Yanis Varoufakis on Trump's 'Board of Peace' Threat to Democratic World Order. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By We speak to Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis about the United States under Donald Trump and its attempts to reshape…
(2026-01-23). US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization. aljazeera.com US health secretary, secretary of state announce that Washington completes the process of WHO withdrawal.
(2026-01-23). Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to hold first trilateral talks in UAE. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first trilateral talks since the start of the war, meeting in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, in what he described as a potential opening to revive stalled peace efforts.Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelenskyy said the discussions would take place at a technical level and are being brokered by Washington, following what he called a "productive" bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.The talks are expecte…
(2026-01-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). Trump withdraws invitation to Canada's Carney to join his Board of Peace. scmp.com US President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join ‚Äåhis Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. | Trump's about-face follows Canadian Prime ‚Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage.
(2026-01-23). PSX holds near 188,000 on heavyweight support. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained range-bound but positive as the KSE-100 Index continued to consolidate around the 188,000 level, supported by gains in key index heavyweights and improved sentiment driven by easing T-bill yields. Despite mixed market breadth and intermittent profit-taking, benchmark performance remained resilient on the back of strength in select energy, fertiliser and industrial stocks, while corporate developments and external political news provided additional cues. Heading into the final session of the week, the market maintained a positive weekly trajectory, with technical suppo…
(2026-01-23). Call for end to arbitrary action against Madrasas. ummid.com Reacting to the landmark judgment delivered by Allahabad High Court on non-affiliated religious Madrasas, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani described the verdict as a clear affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution of India and its core principles.
(2026-01-23). Engineering Disorder: The Shift from External Strike to Internal Uprising Scenarios. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The twelve-day Iran—Israel war ended in a ceasefire without bringing about any fundamental change in the regional order, and the previous fragile situation continued to persist. What became clear in this war was that Israel has the backing of the entire Western world, while Iran is not a state that can be …
(2026-01-23). Trump Sets up His Own United Nations, "A New Mafia Club" : A Dangerous Echo of the 1930s. globalresearch.ca With the establishment of his own "Peace Council", Donald Trump is smashing the international legal order to pieces.
(2026-01-23). Newsom, on the world stage at Davos, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent. scmp.com California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying it was another example of the US president trying to stifle dissent. | "Is it surprising the Trump administration didn't like my commentary and wanted to make sure that I was not allowed to speak? No," said Newsom, who is weighing a 2028 presidential run. "It's consistent with this administration and their…
(2026-01-23). All Unquiet On The Ukrainian Front. popularresistance.org Sometimes wars have occasions that can be read — immediately, soon or in time — as turning points, clarifying moments. D—Day, June 6, 1944, is an obvious case: The Allies and the Red Army were in Berlin less than a year later. | The Tet Offensive, which began 58 years ago next week (Can you believe it?), is another: All the victory-is-near illusions the American command had cultivated for years collapsed. There were many more casualties at the altar of imperial delusion, but the war in Southeast Asia was on the way to over. | On Jan. 8 Russia attacked Lviv, the city in western Ukraine, with an O…
(2026-01-23). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-01-23). Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite. aljazeera.com Officials have warned the search for the missing could take several days.
(2026-01-23). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-23). Shooting kills 3, injures 1 in Australia's New South Wales. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shooting attack took place in a town in New South Wales state in Australia on Thursday, killing three people, the police announced, adding that another person was injured.A statement was released by the Australian police that emergency services rushed to the location at Lake Cargelligo at 4: 40 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Three people — two women and a man — were killed at the scene of the crime, and one other man was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.The police are investigating whether this was carried out by an individual or more, who appeared to be at larg…
(2026-01-23). The death of the Coalition and a requiem for the Old Order. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). BD launches drives for first post-Hasina polls. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh began official campaigning on Thursday for the hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina. | Tens of thousands of flag-waving supporters of key frontrunner Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) crowded the streets of the northern city of Sylhet, chanting his name. | "We have liberated the country from autocratic rule," prime ministerial hopeful Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in exile, told crowds of BNP loyalists. "Now we must establish the rights of the people." | Rah…
(2026-01-23). Police arrest injured suspect after alleged shootout in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
Police in Rawalpindi say one shooting suspect has been arrested and a stolen car and weapons recovered after an alleged encounter in the New Town area. | According to police, two men travelling in a car opened fire on a police team when officers signalled them to stop. During the exchange of fire, one suspect was injured and arrested, while the second managed to escape. | Read: Cop sets youth on fire over altercation | The arrested suspect has been identified as Adnan. Police say a car stolen two months ago from the New Town area was recovered from his possession. | A police constable, identified as Umair, was…
(2026-01-23). Shanghai braces for record passenger numbers during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record high travel demand is anticipated during this year's Spring Festival travel rush in Shanghai, with the city projected to handle approximately 49.15 million passenger trips.
(2026-01-23). NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants. sanews.gov.za NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved funding for 626 935 first-time applicants, while 427 144 continuing university students have met the progression criteria for support. | Briefing the media on the state of…
(2026-01-23). The Dynamics of the India—Russia Partnership — Interview. infobrics.org Executive President of the Indian Business Alliance (IBA), Sammy Manoj Kotwani, discusses the landmark moment in deepening Russian-Indian collaboration…
(2026-01-23). The 99% Don't Need a Billionaires' Forum. They Need Democratic Power. inequality.org The rich and powerful have just gathered once again at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Swiss ski resort that has hosted an annual meeting of the world's super-rich for more than half a century. The setting was familiar, and the guest list predictable. The language was emptier than ever. According to the Forum's …
(2026-01-23). Scrutiny of judicial safeguards for detention: Cameron v Secretary of State for Justice and Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 1574. ukhumanrightsblog.com INTRODUCTION The crux of the issue in this appeal is both narrow and, to some degree, exceptionally broad. It is narrow in that the central issue before the Court of Appeal was "whether an application made under s.75(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 by a mental health patient to the First-tier Tribunal while subject …
(2026-01-23). January 23, 2026: City of Milwaukee Worker Unions Stand with Minneapolis ICE Out! Rally at City Hall! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-23). Mighty Mickey Has Struck Out-Again. wattsupwiththat.com And oh, the sound of gavel wood was sharp against the hall— They ruled the play was foul, not fair, bad faith and that was all.
(2026-01-23). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-23). Macron's $770 glasses in Davos trigger sales for Henry Jullien. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Sales of luxury sunglasses have surged in recent hours after French President Emmanuel Macron's appearance wearing sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos.Macron has become the center of a huge advertisement for the French brand Henry Jullien's glasses after he apperaed weaing a luxury glasses at the Davos meeting with world leaders.The media reported that the manufacturer's online store temporarily crashed due to overwhelming demand.This sudden surge in demand followed Trump's mockery of Macron's outfit during his participation in Davos, prompting numerous international newspapers to…
(2026-01-23). Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine settlement hinges on key issue. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump's envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal. | The Kremlin meeting, which lasted past 3am on Friday, came hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticised his European allies Thursday for what he cast as their slow and fragmented response to Russia's nearly four-year full-scale invasion…
(2026-01-23). Europe gets 'green energy'. These Southern towns get dirty air. grist.org It almost felt like old times for the friends and family gathered at Robert Weatherspoon's house. The living room couches and chairs were filled, a football game was on the TV, and the aroma of bacon and butter beans drifted in from the kitchen. | What was missing was Weatherspoon's voice. While his friends usually bring the food or cook during get-togethers, Weatherspoon is counted on to supply the laughs. The 67-year-old with an expressive, cherubic face has a reputation for devastating one-liners, off-color game commentary, and stories — skewed somewhat for comedic effect — about people everybod…
(2026-01-23). Supporters call for release of innocent family held in ICE detention for 7 months as Trump administration continues national immigrant kidnapping operation. wsws.org The family continues to be held at an ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas after the children's father, Mohamed Soliman, was accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel march in Colorado Springs on June 1 last year, more than seven months ago. Even FBI testimony has declared the family innocent of any collaboration with the father's actions.
(2026-01-23). Tens of thousands of Arab citizens protest rising crime in their communities. haaretz.com Protesters took to the streets in the largest demonstration in Arab communities in over five years. Haaretz asked demonstrators about law enforcement, crime and politics. 'For the state, Arabs divided are Arabs in a weaker position,' one said. 'But we are here today to shout: We cannot tolerate this anymore.' Protests may only be the first step…
(2026-01-23). Gas supply for industries, CNG stations to remain suspended for two days: SSGC. tribune.com.pk 
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Friday that gas supplies to all industrial consumers and all CNG stations would remain suspended for 48 hours from January 24 to improve gas pressure for domestic consumers. | "In order to ensure better gas pressure for its domestic and commercial consumers, gas supply to all industrial consumers, including captive power plants and all CNG stations, including those operating on RLNG, will remain suspended for 48 hours — from 8am on Saturday, January 24, until 8am on Monday, January 26, " SSGC said in a statement. | The company said domestic customers facin…
(2026-01-23). Pakistan's cost of doing business 34% higher than region: PBF. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's business community is facing a serious competitiveness crisis as the cost of doing business is 34% higher than in regional economies, severely undermining the ability of local industries to compete in international markets, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Chief Organiser Ahmad Jawad said on Thursday. | According to a statement, Jawad attributed the widening cost gap to irrational taxation, high electricity and gas tariffs, and persistent currency instability. He said Pakistani exporters have been unable to match regional competitors, resulting in stagnant exports since 2022. | Briefing the media, Jawa…
(2026-01-23). murky government lays the groundwork for an all-Israeli Stasi. haaretz.com Below the radar, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Simcha Rothman are preparing to establish a police unit to persecute government critics ‚ñ On the eve of a High Court hearing on shuttering Army Radio, the attorney general is helping the justices to see the big picture ‚ñ The repercussions of MK Gadi Eisenkot's plan…
(2026-01-23). India, EU Poised to Announce End of Free Trade Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu India and the European Union are expected to announce the conclusion of long-running negotiations on a free trade agreement on Tuesday, according to Indian and EU government sources. The deal would pave the way for lower tariffs on European cars and wine while expanding market access for Indian exports such as electronics, textiles and chemicals. …
(2026-01-23). Interreligious Statement Of Solidarity with Arrested Protesters in the Twin Cities. wibailoutpeople.org 
January 22, 2026— The Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) stands in unwavering solidarity with Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen, and all the protesters at Cities Church in St. Paul. Their action was a profound and necessary embodiment of prophetic witness. Our faith is not a refuge or a distraction from the world's suffering; it is …
(2026-01-23). Intel forecasts weak quarter as AI server chip demand outstrips supply. tribune.com.pk 
Intel (INTC.O) said on Thursday it struggled to satisfy demand for its server chips used in AI data centres, and forecast quarterly revenue and profit below market estimates, sending shares down 13% in after-hours trading. | The forecast underscores the difficulties faced by Intel in predicting global chip markets, where the company's current products are the result of decisions made years ago. The company, whose shares have risen 40% in the past month, recently launched a long-awaited laptop chip designed to reclaim its lead in personal computers just as a memory chip crunch is expe…
(2026-01-23). Here are four ways Zohran Mamdani can end financial support in New York City for Israeli settlements, and he must act soon. mondoweiss.net 
Zohran Mamdani has the legal tools to end the Israeli settlement funding and sales pipeline in New York City — now, he just needs the political will to act.
(2026-01-23). Connecticut: Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy devastates care at 3 safety-net hospitals. wsws.org Prospect filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2025, leaving a trail of broken equipment, more than $100 million in unpaid state taxes, and devastating patient care, leaving safety-net institutions like Manchester Memorial, Rockville General and Waterbury Hospital reeling from long-term neglect and infrastructure gaps.
(2026-01-23). America Officially Withdraws from the World Health Organization. globalresearch.ca On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump Today, that one-year notice period has officially expired — and the …
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org I-80 Pedestrian/Bike Overpass Berkeley @ University Ave | 598 University Ave | Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-01-23). Luxury brands debut at renovated Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing. ecns.cn Several global luxury brands, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany &Co., have opened flagship stores at Beijing's Taikoo Li Sanlitun following the completion of a major phase of the shopping district's renovation, Beijing News reported on Thursday.
(2026-01-23). Striking Spanish Workers Just Showed That Amazon Is Not Invincible. truthout.org The latest flashpoint of resistance to global logistics juggernaut Amazon has proven, once again, that collective worker power can force the company into improving its miserable working conditions. Amazon workers in Murcia, in southeastern Spain, struck twice at the RMU1 fulfillment center during the 2025 holiday "peak" season and forced the company into a negotiated settlement in late… |
(2026-01-23). What happened in Syria? What will the next step be? uwidata.com The map in Syria has changed. The PKK/SDF, backed by the US for decades, has been forced to pull out of key strategic positions it has been controlling in northern Syria following a military operation launched by the Damascus government. Control over oil fields, border areas, and fertile agricultural land has now shifted to Damascus. …
(2026-01-23). Trump left the door open to talks with Iran — but Israel believes he will still attack. haaretz.com A possible American military strike against Tehran raises many questions. It's still not clear when or if it will happen, how it will affect Israel and whether it can end the ayatollahs' regime…
(2026-01-23). Punjab CM warns of strict penalties for illegal kite-flying during Basant. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that strict penalties will be enforced during the upcoming three-day Basant festival from February 6 to 8, warning that anyone caught flying kites outside the designated dates or violating safety rules could face fines, imprisonment, or other legal action. | Speaking at a high-level meeting on the festival on Friday, the CM said the event will be launched on the night of February 6, with formal celebrations beginning on February 7. | "I want to return happiness to the people of Punjab," she said, arguing that the public had been pushed away from recreation and c…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org israeli consulate | 456 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-23). Recentering Debate Over 'Greenland' Means Calling It Kalaallit Nunaat. popularresistance.org In a rare example of treating the Inuit of Kalaallit Nunaat as real people rather than pieces in a board game, then New York Times (1/14/26) sent two reporters to the island's capital of Nuuk to ask them what they thought. The Times' Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli found next to no interest in becoming part of the United States; sources told them they were well aware of the United States' record of mistreating its Indigenous residents, and further that they had little interest in trading Danish socialized medicine for America's profit-based healthcare. "We're not stupid," the article summed up the Inuit's messa…
(2026-01-23). Redrawing Muslim Politics: AIMIM's Rise and SP's Fall in Maharashtra. ummid.com Beneath the BJP victory in Maharashtra civic polls lies a more consequential story: The decline of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the steady rise of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM as the principal Muslim political force in Maharashtra's urban politics.
(2026-01-23). Trump Board Of Peace Divides World Bid To Counter UN Failing? gilbertdoctorow.com "Today's Big Debate" on News X Live, 22 January"The Big Debate" was aired live at prime time in India (9pm) yesterday. However, there was a wide time differential with the cities where each of the three panelists from abroad weas based: 4.30 pm in Brussels, 11.30 pm in Hong Kong and 10.30 am in Washington, …
(2026-01-23). Endgame for Ukraine war? Zelensky announces first ever Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral meet in UAE. hindustantimes.com Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said US, Russian and Ukrainian teams are preparing for their first trilateral talks in the UAE, with two days of meetings planned immediately after the US team travels to Moscow. Zelensky made the disclosure in a Q&A after his World Economic Forum address in Davos, as Washington signals momentum through envoy Steve Witkoff's claim that peace negotiations are now "down to one issue."
(2026-01-23). Snowfall paralyses Pakistan's northern regions, kills two in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Severe snowfall across the country's upper areas has paralysed daily life, leaving tourists stranded and claiming two lives in a traffic accident caused by slippery road conditions. | Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted life across the upper regions, according to Express News. Link roads remain closed at multiple locations, trapping both local populations and tourists, while intense cold and hazardous driving conditions continue to hamper traffic flow. | Northern Balochistan remains in the grip of a continuing snowstorm. Dozens of vehicles are stranded on the Quetta—Ziarat highway, with over 100 tourist…
(2026-01-23). Petition filed in LHC over fatal kite-string incident in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-23). Carney's Hot Air at Davos as Cover for Western Barbarism. counterpunch.org 
On January 20, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called time of death on the so-called rules-based international order. In a speech lauded by many, Carney urged countries to stop complying with regimes seeking hegemony, to stop hoping for a return to the past, and to instead build new coalitions to survive what's coming next.
(2026-01-23). Trump blames table and aspirin after new bruise appears on his hand in Davos. scmp.com Photographs of fresh bruising on Donald Trump's hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the 79-year-old US president dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying he had simply hit a table. | Trump has been seen with frequent bruising on his right hand since returning to the White House last year, often concealing it with bandages and make-up.
(2026-01-23). Widespread low voter turnout characterizes LCV elections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even before the Electoral Commission releases figures on participation in the 2026 general elections, it is noticeable that the LCV elections this year are going to register the lowest voter turnout since 1996. According to our reporters who covered this election across the country, by the time voting closed …
(2026-01-23). UN Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Protest Crackdown. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Friday to address what it described as "alarming violence" used by Iranian authorities against protesters, as a group of states push for alleged abuses to be documented for possible future trials. At least 50 countries backed the call for the special session, according …
(2026-01-23). Imagining the End of Capitalism. fpif.org Ever since the 1990s, when to the longstanding cooptation of the Western working class by social democracy was added the collapse of the Soviet Union and its satellites, the saying has been popular among the chattering classes that "it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism." As McKenzie Wark has noted, there was this weird consensus among both its partisans and its critics that "Capital is eternal. It goes on forever, and everything is an expression of its essence." | Lately, however, there have been attempts to meet the challenge of imagining the end of capitalism. | How Will C…
(2026-01-23). Greenland galvanises Europe to confront new US reality. tribune.com.pk 
Europe may have rallied to see off President Donald Trump over Greenland, but its leaders recognise the confrontation is unlikely to be the last in dealings with his increasingly strident version of the United States. | The stakes could hardly be higher, given the $2 trillion trading relationship between the European Union and the US and the dominant role Washington continues to play in the Nato alliance and in support of Ukraine against Russia. | This week, in the space of a few hours at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Trump first ruled out taking Greenland by force and then removed the th…
(2026-01-23). Africa Cup 2025: Senegal defeats Morocco in thrilling final. ummid.com Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal Sunday January 18, 2026 defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Final 2025 (AFCON 2025), becoming the new football champion.
(2026-01-23). Saturday 1/31: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.
(2026-01-23). China, Finland to deepen trade ties during Finnish PM's upcoming visit: official. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday it expects new momentum in bilateral economic and trade cooperation during Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's official visit to China from January 25 to 28.
(2026-01-23). NATO Leader slams EU over Mercosur, vows to cut red tape to attract new investments | Germany, Italy. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at Davos, slammed the European Parliament for delaying the long-negotiated EU—Mercosur trade deal, calling it a new "obstacle" and vowing Europe "will not be stopped." Merz argued the agreement is "fair and balanced," essential for stronger European growth, and signaled it could still be provisionally implemented even as legal and political pushback intensifies.
(2026-01-23). Trinidad and Tobago: Kamla to the Hague. orinocotribune.com By Macdonald Stainsby — Jan 20, 2026 | Often times, the perfidy of the very vulnerable leaders of small island nations gets no mention in larger affairs of the planet at all. When their corruption is visible— such as how they are the only nations on the planet who regularly vote with the US at the UN for the continued starvation of Cuba, or when they allow imperialist military bases larger than their indigenous populations to occupy their lands— we often attribute these weak showings to them having "no choice" and essentially being property that still gets a national flag. | But you can't quite g…
(2026-01-23). Preserving The Legacy Of Martin Luther King And The Black Radical Tradition. popularresistance.org Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. The bill provides roughly $6.77 billion for the State Department's Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, which includes at least $3.3 billion in grants for Israel that would be disbursed within 30 days of the bill's enactment for the specific purpose of increasing the zionist ethnostate's advanced weapons systems, which will further assist in its "Greater Israel" pogrom of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and ever more lan…
(2026-01-23). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-22). Tech-driven consumption in growth focus. ecns.cn China is accelerating a shift toward a new growth model anchored in tech-driven domestic consumption as geopolitical tensions and technological disruption reshape the global economic landscape, officials, business leaders and economists have said.
(2026-01-23). China to 'quietly track' Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions for now: analysts. scmp.com China will closely monitor developments in Greenland as it seeks to become an important player in Arctic affairs. Still, Beijing is unlikely to respond with any major action in the near future to counter US President Donald Trump's bid to annex the island, analysts said. | "The Arctic is certainly a central matter for policy for China, and they know it's going to be important in the future, especially with climate change," said Eurasia Group's China practice head, David Meale.
(2026-01-23). Striking Genesys nurses join New York City nurses' call for a general strike. wsws.org "I would definitely call for a general strike. I think that's a great idea. This is a national problem, if not a world problem, with nurses …"
(2026-01-23). Russia's Massive Arms Strike Hitting Hundreds of Targets in Ukraine. Routine Use of 3M22 'Zircon' Hypersonic Cruise Missiles. globalresearch.ca On January 20, Figures vary
(2026-01-23). January 23 — National Day of Solidarity With Minnesota — ICE Out for Good. portside.org January 23 — National Day of Solidarity With Minnesota — ICE Out for Good |
(2026-01-23). Saturday 1/24: Houseless People Create a Real Solution to Homelessness in San Francisco. indybay.org 3990 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-23). MCBC Calls for Transparency and Accountability Following Fatal Police Shooting of Ronald Tinsley, II. indybay.org Community Leaders Calling for Truth, Due Process, and Community Trust in the Wake of Police Use of Deadly Force…
(2026-01-23). K-P adopts smart sensors to save water, boost crop yields. tribune.com.pk 
Farmers in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) are beginning to save significant amounts of water and improve agricultural productivity with the help of modern soil moisture sensor technology. | Experts believe that scaling up such technology across K-P could help make agriculture more resilient to climate change while easing pressure on Pakistan's dwindling water resources. Early findings, based on experiences from Punjab, indicate substantial benefits. | The technology, known as a soil water moisture sensor array, has been installed at the Tarnab Research Farm and in selected farming areas of the province. 50 sensors h…
(2026-01-22). Leaders' visits give ties fresh momentum. ecns.cn The visits to China have helped nations, and will help more countries, improve their perception of China and rediscover the vast potential of the Chinese market, experts said.
(2026-01-23). Iraqi Gov't Agrees with US to Take Custody of 7,000 ISIL Fighters in Light of Syrian Instability. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iraq is seeking custody of the captured ISIL (ISIS, Daesh) fighters who had been imprisoned by the Syrian Kurdish YPG forces. Some of these prisoners escaped recently when the fundamentalist Salafi Arab government in Damascus made a Blitzkrieg into eastern Syria, pushing out the YPG and seizing oil fields, towns, a dam, and vast territory. The Shiite-dominated government in Iraq does not like the new Syrian government of hard line ("Salafi") Sunni fundamentalists one little bit. Baghdad is petrified that instability in Syria will spill over into Iraq. And ISIL fighters escaping…
(2026-01-23). Alcaraz dazzles in 100th Grand Slam match. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff took a rocky path to the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday but Carlos Alcaraz's road was paved with gold in his 100th Grand Slam match. | A day after 40-year-old Stan Wawrinka led a parade of yesterday's heroes into the third round, the TikTok generation had their moment in the Melbourne Park sun. | American 18-year-old Iva Jovic knocked out seventh seed Jasmine Paolini 6-2 7-6(3) while Canadian 19-year-old Victoria Mboko beat 14th seed Clara Tauson to book a last-16 blockbuster against twice-champion Sabalenka, a 7-6(4) 7-6(7) winner against Anastasia Potapova. | Alc…
(2026-01-22). EU has serious doubts about US Board of Peace: EU Council president. ecns.cn The European Union has serious doubts about many elements of the Board of Peace proposed by the United States, including its scope, governance and compatibility with the United Nations Charter, said European Council President Antonio Costa after the council's emergency summit concluded shortly after midnight Thursday.
(2026-01-23). For a general strike against ICE violence and Trump's dictatorship! wsws.org This statement will be distributed at demonstrations and protests organized in Minneapolis and other cities throughout the US on January 23, 2026.
(2026-01-23). Did the US give Greenland back to Denmark? Trump omits history at Davos. aljazeera.com Although the United States defended Greenland during World War II, it never ruled the territory.
(2026-01-23). Tokelau airport project scrapped despite multi-million dollar design. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand has scrapped a project to build an airport in Tokelau after sinking NZ$3 million into the design phase. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade told RNZ Pacific that the Tokelau government had been advised of their decision. Tokelau is completely inaccessible by plane,…
(2026-01-23). US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks. geo.tv 
Service members of the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hold artillery drills at a shooting range in an unknown location in eastern Ukraine, in this handout picture released December 17, 2021. — ReutersKremlin says diplomacy to end Ukraine war gained…
(2026-01-23). Public warned against using transformer oil on the body. sanews.gov.za Public warned against using transformer oil on the body | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment (DFFE) has urged the public to refrain from applying transformer oil or any other electrical equipment oil to the body or for any other non-industrial purpose. | Such oils may contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) — toxic chemicals that pose serious risks to human health and the environment. | PCBs are a group of man-made organic chemicals that were largely manufactured between 1929 and 1989 and widely used as coolants in oil containing electrical equipment such as electric transformers and ca…
(2026-01-23). How Vietnam's Party Congress Picks the Country's Next Leaders. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is concluding its 14th five-yearly national congress, a tightly choreographed political event that determines the country's top leadership and sets policy priorities through 2030. About 1,600 delegates, representing more than 5 million party members, gather to endorse senior appointments and approve long-term economic and political goals. The congress comes at a …
(2026-01-22). Finnish PM to kick off four-day trip. ecns.cn The two sides are preparing for the sixth meeting of the China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation, with around 50 companies expected to attend, a spokesperson from the ministry noted.
(2026-01-23). Key events define Sino-EU ties in 2025. ecns.cn Key events have defined China-EU relations in 2025, with experts calling on both sides to addressing each other's concerns through dialogue and cooperation amid geopolitical challenges."ÄÄ"ÄÄ1.
(2026-01-23). Democratic senators visit ICE detention center as House approves more funding. wsws.org The publicity stunt in California cannot disguise the Democratic Party's collaboration in Trump's war on immigrants.
(2026-01-23). A melting Greenland is easier to exploit — but also more perilous. grist.org 
(2026-01-23). Tidbits-Jan. 22- Reader Comments: Greenland; Minnesota; How Did MLK Jr. Become a Socialist?; Mutual Aid for Minneapolis-Where To Donate; Solidarity With Minneapolis — March on ICE Profiteers; Jewish Labor Bund, Hidden History of Jewish Anti-Zionism. portside.org Tidbits-Jan. 22- Reader Comments: Greenland; Minnesota; How Did MLK Jr. Become a Socialist?; Mutual Aid for Minneapolis-Where To Donate; Solidarity With Minneapolis — March on ICE Profiteers; Jewish Labor Bund, Hidden History of Jewish Anti-Zionism |
(2026-01-23). Zelensky exposes West's hypocrisy: Russia's Geran-5 fitted with…Ukraine's allies fuel Putin's war. hindustantimes.com Ukraine has issued a shocking accusation, claiming that Russia is using Western-made technology inside some of its newest weapons. In January, Ukrainian forces shot down a new Russian missile‚Äëlike drone, known as the Geran‚Äë5, near the city of Dnipro, and military experts say they found U.S. and European microchips embedded in its systems, according to the Kyiv Independent. The Geran‚Äë5 is described as a fast, long‚Äërange attack drone capable of flying at roughly 500 to 600 kilometers per hour, making it significantly harder to intercept than ea…
(2026-01-23). From Trade Wars to Trust Gaps: Why China Is Turning to Europe. thinktank.pk As global tensions rise and traditional alliances face growing strains, China is actively advocating for a strengthened partnership with Europe — positioning itself as a dependable alternative to the United States. Beijing's overtures toward Brussels and individual EU capitals reflect deeper geopolitical shifts, economic interdependence, and China's vision for a multipolar world order. Rising Strains …
(2026-01-23). Maharashtra TET Nov 2025 Result Declared: Where and How to Check. ummid.com MAHA TET November 2025 Result: The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in, the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2025.
(2026-01-23). More RRR, interest rate cuts in 2026 to spur growth: China's central bank governor. ecns.cn China's central bank will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026, and will utilize tools such as reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts and interest rate reductions to ensure liquidity remains sufficient, according to Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(2026-01-22). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Xu Yan: I've never been to Japan, I'm Chinese. ecns.cn After Japan's surrender in 1945, more than 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese foster parents. They share a common name: Japanese "war orphans" in China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-23). Latest addition to Shiziyang Bridge constructions brings main tower above 300 meters. ecns.cn The main tower of the under-construction Shiziyang Bridge surpassed the 300-meter mark on Thursday, after a segment of the bridge was successfully hoisted.The main tower of the under-construction Shiziyang Bridge, part of the key project of the Shiziyang Link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, surpassed the 300-meter mark on Thursday, after a segment of the bridge was successfully hoisted.
(2026-01-23). Egypt: 'Even when there is the worst kind of repression, it's laying the seeds for opposition'. links.org.au 
Hossam el-Hamalawy — Today, when it comes to political repression in Egypt, Hosni Mubarak is a human rights activist compared to Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
(2026-01-23). Pakistan U19 Beat Zimbabwe by Eight Wickets to Seal Super Six Spot. thinktank.pk A commanding all-round performance, led by Sameer Minhas' unbeaten half-century and a three-wicket haul from pacer Ali Raza, helped Pakistan U19 defeat Zimbabwe U19 by eight wickets in their Group C match of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup at the Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, on Thursday. The emphatic victory also confirmed Pakistan's qualification …
(2026-01-23). Australian unions strike deal with Microsoft to oversee AI transformation. wsws.org The agreement is designed to legitimise the widespread replacement of jobs with AI, and a commitment from Australia's top union bureaucrats to suppress workers' opposition to the rollout.
(2026-01-23). Handwringing over Jerusalem, EU aids colonizers. electronicintifada.net Israel Antiquities Authority takes part in new Brussels-approved project.
(2026-01-23). CWA Members Under Attack From Feds: Member Kidnapped in Minneapolis. wibailoutpeople.org On Friday, January 9, agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a member of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002, as part of Operation Metro Surge. He is a father, a husband, and a staff member at a Minneapolis non-profit organization. He serves as a steward in our union and is …
(2026-01-23). Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia? aljazeera.com Critics say it's enabling violence in Sudan. And while backing Somalia's unity, it is doing business with Somaliland.
(2026-01-23). China offering certainty to the world: Former IMF deputy director. ecns.cn China offers certainty amidst global uncertainty, observed Zhu Min, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy managing director, in an interview with CGTN's He Jingyi at the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He highlighted how China's 15th Five-Year Plan priorities — from AI and domestic demand to services and manufacturing — align with worldwide trends, attracting international businesses that are seeking stability in turbulent times.
(2026-01-23). The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers. responsiblestatecraft.org Are the military services babying the F-35 to obscure its true costs while continuing to get enormous sums of taxpayer funding for a plane that has consistently failed to live up to performance expectations?From the very beginning, the F-35 program has been plagued by hundreds of billions of dollars in
(2026-01-23). Maharashtra Class 10 (SSC) 2026 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th SSC) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-23). Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb vs Modi. ummid.com If Mughal actions are interpreted as political acts to assert imperial authority, can Modi's actions also be seen as an attempt to assert personal authority and project himself as the public face of crony capitalism?
(2026-01-23). Economic recovery continues to improve steadily. sanews.gov.za Economic recovery continues to improve steadily | While government's efforts to support economic recovery are gaining momentum, more need to be done to significantly reduce unemployment. | This is according to the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa. | "South Africa is making progress, but more must be done to ensure economic recovery translates into jobs, income, and improved well-being for all," the Minister said on Friday in Pretoria. | She was providing an update on government's performance against the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024—2029 for…
(2026-01-23). Russia, Ukraine to tackle land dispute at UAE talks; no sign of compromise. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators will tackle the vital issue of territory during two days of talks in Abu Dhabi starting on Friday, each side said, with no sign of a softening of their positions to end the four-year war. | Ukraine is under mounting pressure from the United States to reach a peace deal in the war triggered by Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, with Moscow demanding Kyiv cede its entire eastern industrial area of Donbas before it stops fighting. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the territorial dispute would be a top priority of the next round of talks in the United Arab…
(2026-01-23). Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal as Nato asks allies to step up. geo.tv 
An aerial view of Greenland's capital Nuuk, January 15, 2026. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump said on Thursday he had secured total and permanent US access to Greenland in a deal with Nato, whose head said allies would have to step up their commitment to Arctic security to ward off…
(2026-01-23). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). Computer laboratory links children to digital world. sanews.gov.za Computer laboratory links children to digital world | Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza on Thursday handed over a fully equipped computer laboratory to learners at the Umdlamfe Secondary School in Esikhawini, Richards Bay. | The hand over of the high-tech computer lab forms part of government's Back-To-School Programme. | HONOR South Africa, which delivered the laptops, partnered with the Department of Home Affairs to establish the laboratory in support of digital literacy and skills development at the school. | The laboratory will ensure that learners are trained to become active participants in the ar…
(2026-01-23). U.S. Federal agents detain 5-year-old coming home from preschool in Minnesota. radiohc.cu In the U.S. state of Minnesota, school officials in Columbia Heights say ICE agents have detained four children in the school district in recent weeks, including a 5-year-old boy named Liam Ramos, who was detained on Tuesday along with his father as he returned home from preschool. | The school released a photo showing a masked agent standing next to Liam, who was wearing his backpack and a blue winter hat with bunny ears. About 20 minutes later, Liam's older brother arrived home from middle school to find his younger brother and father were gone. School officials say Liam and his father have been sent to a deten…
(2026-01-23). Sindh CM announces provision of temporary shops for Gul Plaza traders within 2 months. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said on Friday that traders affected by the deadly Gul Plaza fire would be provided temporary shops within two months, while the damaged commercial structure would be demolished and reconstructed within two years. | "The plaza will have to be demolished, but we will rebuild Gul Plaza within two years, reconstruct the shops and hand them back to the traders," Shah said, stressing that the number of shops would not be increased and reconstruction would follow Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA)-approved plans. | Addressing the Sindh Assembly, the chief minister said arra…
(2026-01-23). Liverpool on the up as new signings hit form: Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Reds will only get better in the years to come as a huge outlay on young talent in the transfer market begins to bear fruit. | Hopes of retaining the Premier League title were high at the start of the season after Liverpool splashed out nearly £450 million ($605 million) on new signings. | But bar some bright moments from Hugo Ekitike, the new faces struggled in the opening months of the season. | Alexander Isak has been beset by injuries since his British transfer record £125 million move from Newcastle and will miss most of the rest of the campaign with a bro…
(2026-01-23). Geopolitical Risk Moves to the Center of Investment Decisions. moderndiplomacy.eu Demand for geopolitical analysis is rising sharply as investors struggle to price in risks from wars, trade threats and political shocks. Asset managers and corporates are no longer treating geopolitics as background noise but as a core input into portfolio strategy. The shift was underscored this week when the United States threatened tariffs against several …
(2026-01-23). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-23). TikTok establishes new U.S. joint venture to avoid American ban. ecns.cn TikTok announced on Thursday the establishment of a joint venture, TikTok U.S. Data Security Joint Venture LLC (TikTok USDS JV), a new entity with majority American ownership. The company will manage data protection, algorithm security, content moderation and software assurance for TikTok's U.S. operations.
(2026-01-23). Davos proclaims end of Western order: Carney speech shows Europe and Canada are "Third World" now. infobrics.org Canada's prime minister openly acknowledged at Davos that global rules no longer govern world affairs. With Europe and Canada now openly facing pressures once reserved for the Global South, attention turns to BRICS and other alternative frameworks amid US overreach.
(2026-01-23). China has laid solid foundation for further growth: Standard Chartered. ecns.cn China's sustained opening and the rising role of the Chinese currency in global markets are building a solid foundation for its next phase of growth, said Benjamin Hung, international president at Standard Chartered, in an interview with CGTN's Yu Bokun at the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
(2026-01-23). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-23). 18th AD Quran calligraphed in India on display at Makkah Museum. ummid.com The Museum of The Holy Quran in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah is showcasing a rare 18th century Quran calligraphed in India exemplifying Muslim devotion to the Holy Quran.
(2026-01-23). They're Trying To Sneak Israel's President Into Australia Without Anti-Genocide Protests. thealtworld.com Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to visit Australia at the invitation of the Australian government, with anonymous sources
(2026-01-23). Military is dumbing down to the detriment of national security. responsiblestatecraft.org This article is the latest installment in our Quincy Institute/Responsible Statecraft project series highlighting the writing and reporting of U.S. military veterans.
(2026-01-23). Sunday 1/25: Stop the War on Kurdistan Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Civic Center…
(2026-01-23). Saturday 1/24: SLV Voices for Democracy. indybay.org Hwy 9 & 236, Boulder Creek…
(2026-01-23). The Putin regime and the consolidation of a new imperialist state in Russia. links.org.au 
Florence Oppen — Russia's imperialist economy today is a case study in the principle of combined and uneven development.
(2026-01-23). DeSmog Backfires Again (fundraising help for 'skeptic' organizations?). wattsupwiththat.com An activist website called Desmog published an article attempting to attack The Heartland Institute. Instead, it exposed just how far our influence now reaches. The article maps Heartland's growing network across the UK and Europe. What was meant as a smear reads more like a progress report, documenting how our ideas are shaping energy and climate debates far beyond the United States.
(2026-01-23). Wednesday 1/28: WTO/99 Feature Documentary @ Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-01-23). How to Assess the Growth Potential of Recent IPOs? ummid.com Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) mark the transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one, offering investors an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the first time.
(2026-01-23). Can the Kiev regime really kill 50,000 Russian soldiers per month. infobrics.org According to the latest updates from a NATO propaganda asset Mediazona, the total number of confirmed Russian losses is just over 163,000, up from 93,000 KIA listed at the end of 2024. This would mean that the Russian military's casualties grew by approximately 6,000 per month during 2025, nearly six times less than what the Neo-Nazi junta is claiming.
(2026-01-23). 9 killed as avalanche hits house in K-P's Lower Chitral. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people were killed and one child injured after an avalanche struck a house in the remote Damel area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Lower Chitral following heavy snowfall, officials said on Friday. | Lower Chitral Deputy Commissioner Rao Hashim Azeem confirmed the toll to The Express Tribune, adding that all bodies buried under the debris were recovered. He said the injured child was rescued alive and was being shifted to Drosh for medical treatment. | Rescue 1122 District Emergency Officer Bilal Ahmed Faizi said the incident occurred in the village of Sareegal, within the jurisdiction of PP Damil and PS…
(2026-01-23). Jeffrey Sachs: Every Nation in the World Should Reject Trump's Absurd and Dangerous 'Board of Peace'. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-22). Xi signs order to promulgate regulations on military theory work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate regulations on work related to military theory.and clarify measures and requirements for the registration and sharing, evaluation and recognition, promotion and application, and retrospective assessment of military theoretical achievements."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-23). On Cam: NATO leader warns new world order is here as power politics replace rules at Davos summit. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe is entering a "new era" of great‚Äëpower politics shaped by President Donald Trump's return, and urged EU leaders to prioritise de‚Äëescalation with Washington while preparing credible countermeasures if US pressure escalates. He argued that a transatlantic trade clash would hurt both sides, but stressed Europe must act more strategically and confidently—using negotiation first, while keeping tougher tools in reserve to defend European sovereignty and interests.
(2026-01-23). Mumbai Corporation 2026: Full List of Winning Candidates. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission has released the ward wise full list of candidates who have won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) 2026 elections.
(2026-01-23). The transition to net-zero emissions is a tax on the air you breathe. onlineopinion.com.au Nonscientists Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama, and Bill Gates support taxing the gas of life — CO2…
(2026-01-23). New York City Nurses strike continues. workers.org 
New York City January 17 — Coming off a Friday of well-below freezing temperatures as an arctic blast hit the eastern seaboard, the New York City nurses' strike, involving 15,000 nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), entered its sixth day. At Mount Sinai Hospital, one of . . . |
(2026-01-23). Testimony of a Cuban combatant who defended President Maduro. workers.org 
The following is an interview of Cuban internationalist combatant Yohandris Varona Torres, who was in the unit that confronted the U.S. imperialist invasion of Caracas on Jan. 3. The interview was done by Ignacio Ramonet (author of "100 Hours with Fidel"). Translation: Walter Lippmann, publisher of Cuba News, a daily . . . |
(2026-01-23). ICC rejects Bangladesh appeal as Scotland put on standby. tribune.com.pk 
The International Cricket Council's Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) has declined to hear Bangladesh's appeal against the decision to stage the national men's team's T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, leaving the door open for Scotland to replace them if the standoff persists. | The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had approached the ICC's DRC in a last-ditch attempt to overturn a ruling by the ICC Board of Directors, which voted overwhelmingly to keep Bangladesh's group matches in India following an independent security assessment. However, ICC officials said the appeal falls outside the committee's remit a…
(2026-01-23). Milwaukee: Packed Meeting at Fire Police Commission Meeting: No Collaboration With Police and the IDF! No AI for Surveillance! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-23). Ken Doll issues apology after backlash over Maryam Nawaz fashion comment. tribune.com.pk 
Influencer Adnan Zafar, better known as Ken Doll, has issued a public apology following backlash over a video he shared earlier this week praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's fashion sense. The influencer, who has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram, deleted all previous videos from his account before posting a formal apology addressing the controversy. | In the video, Ken acknowledged that his remarks had sparked mixed reactions and admitted that his response to the criticism was misplaced. "I have learned one thing in life: everything has two sides, positive and negative. Every opinion also has…
(2026-01-23). Xi Assures Brazil's Lula of China's Support as Global Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that China would stand firmly by Brazil and the broader Global South amid what he described as a turbulent international environment. Speaking in a telephone call, Xi urged both countries to safeguard shared interests and uphold the role of the United Nations, presenting …
(2026-01-23). N.J. expects up to 18 inches of snow this weekend. Department of Transportation officials say the state is 'absolutely ready'. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of the Garden State this weekend. Meteorologist Alex Staarmann with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, said the system moving across the country is expected to become a major snowstorm, but a mixed precipitation changeover for a period of time is possible. | "We are closely monitoring the potential for a changeover to a wintry mix, especially across the southern…
(2026-01-23). L.A.'s 7 Best Tacos Fusing Middle Eastern and Arabic Influences. lataco.com Fueled by a deep love for Mexican and Middle Eastern cuisines or by their own family recipes, chefs in L.A. are remixing recipes to create tacos that are L.A. through and through.
(2026-01-23). As New York nurses' strike reaches a critical junction, workers and physicians across the US call for broader struggle. wsws.org As negotiations resume under mediation, New York City nurses remain on strike amid escalating retaliation by hospital management, including unlawful terminations and the use of strikebreakers.
(2026-01-23). Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts. Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting heightened security deployments. While most stations eventually …
(2026-01-23). Major urban renovation restores Xi'an's ancient moat. ecns.cn The comprehensive renovation project (phase II) in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, marked a historic milestone recently as the railway station section of the ancient moat was officially refilled with water.
(2026-01-23). China's Olympic champions Sui, Han top pairs short program at Four Continents Championships in Beijing. ecns.cn China's 2022 Winter Olympics gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong finished first in the pairs short program at the ISU Figure Skating Four Continents Championships on home ice in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-23). Honduran Man Who Died in ICE Custody Told His Family He'd Felt Ill for Weeks. truthout.org Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz began telling his family that he wasn't feeling well a few days after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transferred him to a California facility, his daughter recalled. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, he is one of six people who died in ICE custody in the first two weeks of 2026. Last year, 32 people died in ICE custody, the most in a single year… |
(2026-01-23). Cómo se ha embolsado Trump $ 1,408,500,000. cubadebate.cu El afán de riqueza del Sr. Trump es descarado. A lo largo de la historia de la nación, los presidentes de ambos partidos se han cuidado de evitar incluso la apariencia de lucrarse con el servicio público. Este presidente exprime con regocijo a las corporaciones estadounidenses, presume de las donaciones de gobiernos extranjeros y celebra el rápido crecimiento de su propia fortuna.
(2026-01-23). Una paciente sacada de la muerte. radiohc.cu 
Pudo ser una guardia médica tranquila, sin ajetreo, pero bastante improbable en un hospital donde se atienden como promedio 30 parturientas al día. De repente llegó Linda, una mujer de 32 años, 33 semanas de embarazo y tres cesáreas anteriores. | El equipo médico de la Dra. Rosa María, de guardia ese día, en el Hospital Central de la ciudad de Chitungwisa en Zimbabwe de inmediato se movilizó ante una paciente débil, sangrando y con síntomas de gravedad. Al examinarla se diagnosticó una placenta previa sangrante y su vida estaba en inminente peligro. | Se le preparó de inmediato para llevarla al salón de operacion…
(2026-01-23). Actividades de Cienfuegos Destacada Nacional por el Día de los Trabajadores de la Industria Alimentaria y la Pesca. radiohc.cu 
Los Trabajadores de Industria Alimentaria y la Pesca de Cienfuegos, Destacados en la Emulación Nacional del Sector realizan diversas actividades saludando su día, que tendrá lugar el próximo 25 de enero, cuyo acto central se efectuará en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus. | Acá el centro y sur está listo para celebrar este viernes, el acto provincial en la Unidad Los Pinitos, con la participación de las empresas y estimularán con la Distinción Pedro Marrero, a quienes acumulan 20 ó 25 años de labor ininterrumpida, entre otros reconocimientos. | Premiarán a colectivos laborales de la Asociación Nacional de Innovador…
(2026-01-23). La MaCorina se vendió barato. cubadebate.cu Maria Corina Machado entró a la Casa Blanca con el regalo que el presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump ha codiciado durante mucho tiempo: un Premio Nobel de la Paz. Salió de allí con poco más que una bolsa de souvenirs…
(2026-01-23). La MaCorina se vendió barato. cubadebate.cu Maria Corina Machado entró a la Casa Blanca con el regalo que el presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump ha codiciado durante mucho tiempo: un Premio Nobel de la Paz. Salió de allí con poco más que una bolsa de souvenirs…
(2026-01-23). Primera reunión del XIV Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam sesionó en Hanoi. radiohc.cu El Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV) celebró este jueves en Hanoi su primera reunión, previo a la sesión de clausura del XIV Congreso Nacional de esa organización, prevista para horas de la tarde. | Según un comunicado de prensa del Comité Organizador del cónclave partidista, entre los 16 miembros del XIII Buró Político del PCV; 10 fueron reelegidos para el nuevo Comité Central, que conforman 200 integrantes, de los cuales son 180 titulares y 20 suplentes. | Entre quienes fueron reelectos figuran tres líderes clave del Partido y del Estado: el secretario general To Lam, el presidente de la Asa…
(2026-01-23). Zelensky é acusado de perseguir a oposiàßà£o. globalresearch.ca A crise interna na Ucrânia está se agravando. A oposiàßà£o acusa o ditador ilegítimo Vladimir Zelensky de tomar medidas autoritárias para "se livrar" de adversários políticos. O objetivo do presidente é impedir que a oposiàßà£o apresente candidatos populares e tenha …
(2026-01-23). Cuba agradece acompañamiento de la Unesco. radiohc.cu La embajadora de Cuba ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco), María del Carmen Herrera, agradeció ese jueves en París el apoyo del ente multilateral a su país.Expresamos a la Unesco nuestra gratitud por su respaldo constante a la lucha del pueblo cubano contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero estadounidense", subrayó. | En la sede de la Embajada de Cuba en Francia, donde se celebró una velada por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución cubana, la diplomática denunció una escalada sin precedentes de hostilidad y de agresión por parte de Wa…
(2026-01-23). Proyecto "El Batazo" : Un Modelo comunitario contra la basura en Centro Habana. cubadebate.cu En la calle Estrella, entre San Nicolás y Manrique en Centro Habana, hay una bodega, varias cafeterías, un agromercado y un tránsito constante de personas. A esto se suma la alta densidad poblacional. El resultado es un problema crónico: calles obstruidas por desechos y un riesgo continuo para la salud pública.
(2026-01-23). Moldávia decidiu sair da CEI (Comunidade de Estados Independentes). globalresearch.ca O processo de distanciamento da Moldávia em relaàßà£o aos seus parceiros tradicionais no espaàßo pós-soviético está se acelerando. O país parece determinado a seguir o mesmo caminho da Ucrânia pós-Maidan, adotando uma postura pró-Ocidente e anti-Rússia. O passo mais recente …
(2026-01-23). Primera reunión del XIV Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam sesionó en Hanoi. radiohc.cu El Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV) celebró este jueves en Hanoi su primera reunión, previo a la sesión de clausura del XIV Congreso Nacional de esa organización, prevista para horas de la tarde. | Según un comunicado de prensa del Comité Organizador del cónclave partidista, entre los 16 miembros del XIII Buró Político del PCV; 10 fueron reelegidos para el nuevo Comité Central, que conforman 200 integrantes, de los cuales son 180 titulares y 20 suplentes. | Entre quienes fueron reelectos figuran tres líderes clave del Partido y del Estado: el secretario general To Lam, el presidente de la Asa…
(2026-01-23). Moldávia decidiu sair da CEI (Comunidade de Estados Independentes). globalresearch.ca O processo de distanciamento da Moldávia em relaàßà£o aos seus parceiros tradicionais no espaàßo pós-soviético está se acelerando. O país parece determinado a seguir o mesmo caminho da Ucrânia pós-Maidan, adotando uma postura pró-Ocidente e anti-Rússia. O passo mais recente …
(2026-01-23). "Ojo de Agua" : Entre ríos, emociones y desafíos narrativos. cubadebate.cu "Ojo de Agua" —señalaba en una entrevista previa al estreno su director Alberto Luberta Martínez— aspira a ser algo más que un melodrama rural y abordar temáticas sociales contemporáneas: "ofrecer una mirada íntima y multifacética a la mujer cubana, destacando su fuerza, su capacidad de amor y su tenacidad ante las adversidades".
(2026-01-23). Cuba agradece acompañamiento de la Unesco. radiohc.cu La embajadora de Cuba ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco), María del Carmen Herrera, agradeció ese jueves en París el apoyo del ente multilateral a su país.Expresamos a la Unesco nuestra gratitud por su respaldo constante a la lucha del pueblo cubano contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero estadounidense", subrayó. | En la sede de la Embajada de Cuba en Francia, donde se celebró una velada por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución cubana, la diplomática denunció una escalada sin precedentes de hostilidad y de agresión por parte de Wa…
(2026-01-23). Medios de comunicación, gestión innovadora: Un camino necesario en la construcción del socialismo cubano. cubadebate.cu Nos encontramos en momentos de definiciones profundas y en nuestra sociedad se impulsa un cambio estructural para proyectar el proyecto socialista, ratificando los objetivos de prosperidad, eficiencia y sostenibilidad. En este propósito, los medios de comunicación asumen la transformación en lo editorial, lo tecnológico y especialmente en lo económico.
(2026-01-23). Medios de comunicación, gestión innovadora: Un camino necesario en la construcción del socialismo cubano. cubadebate.cu Nos encontramos en momentos de definiciones profundas y en nuestra sociedad se impulsa un cambio estructural para proyectar el proyecto socialista, ratificando los objetivos de prosperidad, eficiencia y sostenibilidad. En este propósito, los medios de comunicación asumen la transformación en lo editorial, lo tecnológico y especialmente en lo económico.
(2026-01-23). Il Governo russo ha approvato la Strategia per lo sviluppo sostenibile della regione del Mar d'Azov fino al 2040. strategic-culture.su Con l'annessione di Melitopol, Berdyansk e Mariupol nel 2022, la Russia ha sistematicamente escluso l'Ucraina all'accesso al Mar d'Azov, conseguendo uno dei maggiori successi della S.M.O. Tuttavia, i danni ambientali provocati dal conflitto, avevano finora impedito di sfruttarne le potenzialità . | Segue nostro Storicamente, il Mar d'Azov è un mare interno dell'Europa orientale collegato al Mar Nero dallo stretto di Kerch, lungo circa 4…
(2026-01-23). 10 Indian soldiers killed as army vehicle plunges into gorge. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 10 Indian Army personnel were killed and another 10 injured when their vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.The accident occurred at Khanni Top, a high-altitude area approximately 9,000 feet above sea level on the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.The bulletproof Casspir vehicle, carrying 21 soldiers en route to a high-altitude operational post, reportedly skidded off the treacherous mountain road amid adverse weather and challenging terrain. Rescue teams swiftly responded, airlifting the injured to military hospitals for treatment.Prim…
(2026-01-23). Commuter train hits construction crane near Cartagena in Spain. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A commuter train on Spain's narrow-gauge FEVE line collided with a construction crane in the Alumbres district near Cartagena on Thursday, injuring several passengers and briefly disrupting rail services in the Murcia region.The incident occurred around midday at kilometer point 6.6, between Alumbres and the La Esperanza area, as the train was traveling from Cartagena to Los Nietos. According to state rail operator Renfe, the arm of a construction crane, belonging to a third-party contractor and not to the railway, extended onto the track and struck the train, shattering windows. The train, carrying app…
(2026-01-23). Tuesday 1/27: San Vicente-Waddell Resilience Project Community Workshop. indybay.org Seymour Marine Discovery Center, La Feliz Room, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Santa Cruz: ICE Out for Good – Minnesota Solidarity Day of Action. indybay.org Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Dr, Scotts Valley…