m.economictimes.com (2026-01-18). Trump wants nations to pay $1 billion to stay on his peace boardDonald Trump would serve as its inaugural chairman and would decide on who is invited to be members. Decisions would be taken by a majority, with each member state present getting one vote, but all would be subject to the chairman's approval.
mondoweiss.net (2026-01-17). The U.S. has announced 'Phase 2' of the Gaza ceasefire. Here's why it doesn't matter for Palestinians. – Mondoweiss
For Palestinians in Gaza, Phase 2 of the ceasefire offers little hope that it will fundamentally change the status quo Israel has established over the past three months, which many refer to as "a new form of genocide."
(2026-01-18). US-backed Palestinian committee shares mission statement on Gaza governance. aljazeera.com The technocratic body will operate under the direction of Trump's 'board of peace', stacked with pro-Israel figures.
(2026-01-18). Thursday 1/22: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
aljazeera.com (2026-01-18). Peace boards and technocrats won't stem out Palestinian resistance
The problem with the present setup and Israel's insistence on "no Hamas, no Fatah" is that they reflect a profound ignorance of the fabric of Palestinian society, its politics and history. The idea that a Palestinian political entity can be created by outside forces and fully integrated into the occupation to manage Palestinian affairs is unrealistic.
(2026-01-18). Sunday 1/25: Curated Gift Collection and FIne Jewelry Fundraiser For Gaza. indybay.org 389 Colusa Ave, Kensington CA (across from the Kensington Farmers' Market)…
aljazeera.com (2026-01-18). The threat against Greenland shows that we need to stop appeasing Trump
Trump has openly threatened to "take" the world's largest island, Greenland, which is currently a semi-autonomous entity within the Kingdom of Denmark. The threats seem to intensify by the hour, and the situation may well have worsened by the time you read this.
(2026-01-18). Trump's 'board of peace' appears to seek wider mandate beyond Gaza. aljazeera.com While launched as part of Gaza ceasefire, Trump envisions board as 'bold new approach to resolving global conflicts'.
(2026-01-18). Israel pushes back against US backed Gaza peace council. albawaba.com Jerusalem / Washington — Israel has formally objected to the announcement of an executive committee for the proposed Gaza Peace Council, saying the move was made without prior coordination with Israeli authorities.In a statement, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not been consulted on the committee's formation. The statement added that Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar would raise Israel's concerns with his U.S. counterpart, Marco Rubio.Correspondents in the region described the statement as potentially signaling the first open public rift of this kind between Netanyahu and U.S. Pr…
(2026-01-18). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Saturday 1/17: Webinar: From Venezuela to Palestine : U.S. Empire, Genocide, and Our Duty to Fight Back. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ITzu……
(2026-01-18). U.S. militarization of Latin America grows. radiohc.cu After attacking Venezuela and kidnapping its constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth are rushing to finalize agreements to send marines to Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic. | The corollary with which President Donald Trump updated the Monroe Doctrine takes different forms. Strategies that mutate, but pursue the same goal: to regain control of the territory that the United States has always considered its "backyard" and to control the natural resources that are currently in dispute with other major powers.
(2026-01-18). Venezuelans are in the streets — 15 days and counting — to demand the return of their president and first lady. radiohc.cu 
Venezuelans continue to denounce the military attack carried out by the U.S. military on January 3rd — two weeks ago — and the kidnapping of the presidential couple, an act of aggression that represents a fatal blow to international law. | The Trump Administration's chain of crimes and illegal actions began with extrajudicial killings in lethal attacks against vessels in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific, continued with the air embargo and naval blockade against Venezuela, and culminated in the military aggression and bombings of January 3 against Caracas and other locations in the country, in whi…
mondoweiss.net (2026-01-17). The U.S. has announced 'Phase 2' of the Gaza ceasefire. Here's why it doesn't matter for Palestinians. – Mondoweiss For Palestinians in Gaza, Phase 2 of the ceasefire offers little hope that it will fundamentally change the status quo Israel has established over the past three months, which many refer to as "a new form of genocide."
(2026-01-18). Nigeria pips Egypt to AFCON third place after penalty shoot-out. newarab.com 
Ademola Lookman converted the spot-kick that gave Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt after a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off. | Victory for the Super Eagles in Casablanca followed the disappointment of losing shoot-outs that cost them chances to compete at the 2026 World Cup and in the 2025 AFCON final. | Nigeria lost on penalties to the Democratic Republic of Congo last November in a play-off for a place in the World Cup intercontinental play-offs. | Then, three days ago, they lost another shoot-out to fail against hosts Morocco in an AFCON semi-final. | Suc…
(2026-01-18). China urges fugitives linked to Chen Zhi crime syndicate to surrender. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security on Thursday issued a notice urging fugitives linked to the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate to voluntarily surrender to authorities.
(2026-01-18). Iran leader demands crackdown on 'seditionists' after protests. newarab.com 
The demonstrations were sparked by
(2026-01-18). ANKOLE REGION: Thirteen Incumbents Lose Seats. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | URN | At least thirteen incumbent Members of Parliament in the Ankole sub-region lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking a major political shake-up across several districts. In Mbarara City, Mbarara City North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari lost his seat to Christopher Bakashaba following a closely contested race. Rukaari, who …
(2026-01-18). UN names Hangzhou leader in 'zero waste'. ecns.cn The United Nations has selected Hangzhou as one of the world's top 20 "Zero Waste Cities", recognizing the provincial capital of Zhejiang for its marriage of rapid economic growth and high-tech environmental governance.
(2026-01-18). Trump announces 10% tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland. geo.tv 
Seagulls fly over the old city of Nuuk, Greenland, March 29, 2025. — ReutersTariffs will stay until US buys Greenland: Trump.European nations reiterate support for Denmark.UK PM Starmer terms US move "completely wrong".
(2026-01-18). Military leader Doumbouya sworn in as Guinea's president. aljazeera.com Doumbouya was declared victor in the West African country's first election since he led the 2021 military takeover.
(2026-01-18). China's giant radio telescope observations unravel origin of cosmic enigmatic flashes. ecns.cn Through studying the observation data of China's gigantic radio telescope located in the country's southwestern Guizhou Province, an international research team has uncovered compelling new evidence supporting a binary-system origin for at least some fast radio bursts (FRBs), one of the most enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics.
(2026-01-18). Smaller banks shift to quality growth. ecns.cn China's financial regulator is urging stronger action to address risks in small and medium-sized financial institutions, as they face pressure amid transformation and business model innovation, experts said.
(2026-01-18). Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership. ecns.cn Xi called on both sides to increase efforts to promote cooperation and reduce the negative list, thereby strengthening the bond of shared interests through deeper and broader cooperation.Canada wishes to build with China a new strategic partnership that is strong and enduring so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, Carney said.
(2026-01-18). US blows past another deadline to field its first hypersonic missile. scmp.com The army has once again missed its own deadline for fielding the first US hypersonic weapon, in a sign that one of the Pentagon's top priorities is still running late. | The unit responsible for using the advanced weapon is trained and ready, but the missile — part of a US$10.4 billion hypersonic programme — is not ready for use. And while the army as recently as last month said that it planned to field the weapon by the end of 2025, the army acknowledged this week that it missed that…
(2026-01-18). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-18). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Reaching a Milestone: Surpassing 1,000 Apartheid-Free Communities. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-01-18). Sunday 1/18: Memorial for Iran. indybay.org This Sunday, at 4: 30 PM, we will gather in Washington Square Park for a peaceful candlelight memorial in solidarity with the people of Iran. This gathering is not a protest or political rally, but a space for remembrance — honoring the tens of thousands of lives lost for demanding freedom, dignity, and justice. Through quiet presence, candles, and flowers, we come together to resist silence, acknowledge shared humanity, and affirm that these lives mattered.
(2026-01-18). Trump and drug lords hand in hand. indybay.org JOH was arrested shortly after the Conservatives were voted out by Xiomara Castro in 2021 and extradited under then-US President Joe Biden to a court in Miami, which sentenced him to 45 years in prison for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine and countless heavy weapons into the US. He is now free again, but must fear being re-arrested at any time if he leaves the US.
(2026-01-18). Rob new film "On The Edge… Again," with Bruce Dern and Pam Grier. indybay.org Local Berkeley, Maverick Filmmaker Rob Nilsson Who Supported The Homeless & Unhoused In San Francisco Years Ago, Has A New Film Release Called, "On The Edge… Again," including actors Bruce Dern and Pam Grier.
(2026-01-18). Monday 1/19: Oakland: 12th Annual March to Reclaim Radical Legacy. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | Oakland (14th & Broadway)…
(2026-01-18). Bahati on list of 9 incumbents beaten in Kigezi. independent.co.ug 
Rukungiri, Uganda | URN | The number of incumbent Members of Parliament who have lost their seats in the general election in the Kigezi region has risen to nine. Among the latest casualties is Naboth Namanya, the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) flag bearer and incumbent Member of Parliament for Rubabo County in Rukungiri District, …
(2026-01-18). Monday 1/19: Sacramento: 44th Annual MLK March For The Dream. indybay.org Starting Points: | Oak Park Community Center (Extra Mile – 8: 00 AM): | 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 | Parking available at the community center and surrounding streets. | Sacramento City College (Main March – 8: 30 AM): | 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822 | Parking available on campus. Arrive early for best spots! | EXPO and Main Stage Speakers | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Expo Only – 10: 00 AM): | 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-18). Iraqi army fully takes over key base following US withdrawal. newarab.com 
(2026-01-18). With a view of earth: Lunar hotel opens bookings on the moon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A U.S.-based startup says it has begun accepting $1 million advance reservations for what it plans to be the first hotel on the Moon, targeting an opening date of 2032 in a move that could redefine luxury travel and space tourism.The company, Galactic Resource Utilization (GRU), said prospective guests must place a seven-figure deposit to secure a spot among the inaugural visitors. GRU describes the project as the first permanent human facility beyond Earth, designed to support short stays on the lunar surface.Backers and Vision: Founded in 2025 by Skyler Chan, a University of California,…
(2026-01-18). South Korean former leader gets 5-year jail. ecns.cn South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison in a case related to his failed martial law bid in late 2024, marking the first verdict in eight cases he is facing.
(2026-01-18). Traditional Dai medicine's gentle solution for neck and back pain. ecns.cn "My neck hurts so much I can't even turn my head. Patches and massages didn't work. Can you help?" said Mr. Wang, 48, who came into our clinic in December with severe neck pain.
(2026-01-18). Israeli settlers raid, set fire to Bedouin community in West Bank. haaretz.com Israeli security forces said the suspects in the attack escaped the scene, and clubs were found in a vehicle they left behind. Activists who were on the scene at the time said they were beaten violently and chased before having their tents set on fire…
(2026-01-18). Museveni wins presidential election. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's incumbent President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday secured a seventh five-year term after winning the country's presidential election. According to final results announced by the Electoral Commission, the country's electoral body, Museveni garnered more than 7.9 million votes out of about 11.3 million valid ballots cast. His closest challenger, Robert …
(2026-01-18). live like Residents say Israel Police continuing raids on Bedouin village Tarabin. haaretz.com Despite announcing last week that the Israel Police operation was ending, local residents told Haaretz that officers threw stun grenades and flares and fired tear gas on Saturday evening, expressing concern that 'this won't end well'…
(2026-01-18). South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in jail for obstruction. ecns.cn A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in the first trial over charges including obstruction of arrest, according to a CCTV report on Friday.
(2026-01-18). The Rule of the Terror Clowns. indybay.org The region's resources, imperialist interventions, territories such as Greenland — according to the fascist Miller, the US can claim or take possession of all this because it has the military power to do so. This is no longer a question of law, but of mere military power. And this very thing—the worship of the naked use of force—is a core element of fascist ideology.
(2026-01-18). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). China sends sea-launched rocket CERES-1 Y7 from sea. ecns.cn The commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 a.m. (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation.
(2026-01-18). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). Wednesday 1/28: Stand with Rebels & Against U.S.-Israel War Threats/Moves on Iran. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco, California…
(2026-01-18). Tuesday 1/20: Aptos: Free America Walkout. indybay.org State Park Drive, Aptos…
(2026-01-18). Economy set to extend steady growth trajectory. ecns.cn China's economy is poised to extend its steady growth momentum into 2026, with stepped-up policy support for domestic demand and a faster innovation-led transition to cushion any external uncertainties, officials and analysts said.
(2026-01-18). Beijing hosts ice lantern art festival to boost immersive cultural tourism. ecns.cn The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival opened in Beijing Thursday. The festival is themed "Legends of Longqing Gorge: A Tribute to the Classics," looking back on four decades of ice-and-snow cultural tourism development.
(2026-01-18). Sunday 3/1: The Other Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org The New Parkway, 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612-2407…
(2026-01-18). Saturday 1/17: Solidarity Gathering for the People of Iran. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-18). Regime Change The US Empire. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I support regime change in the United States. The real kind, not the "new face at the front desk every few years" kind. | I'm all for overthrowing tyrannical power structures, I just think we should start with the worst one. | Why should I support the violent overthrow of the US empire's enemies while the US empire itself remains standing? Why should I want to help the one power structure that's terrorizing and destroying nations around the world with the goal of total planetary domination? Why shoul…
(2026-01-18). Trump's Greenland bid might force EU to stop placating him and fight back. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's fixation on Greenland offers an ice-cold reminder to leaders in Europe and abroad: no deal is ever final. | Trump announced a 10 per cent tariff, rising to 25 per cent in June, on eight European nations, including Denmark, for saying they would undertake token Nato military exercises in Greenland in response to US sabre-rattling.
(2026-01-18). FAST reveals insights into cosmic signals. ecns.cn An aerial photo taken on Friday shows China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope, or FAST, under maintenance, in Guizhou province.This marks the first time globally that scientists have captured the evolutionary process of such a burst, aiding in narrowing down the long-debated origins of these brief yet powerful cosmic signals.
(2026-01-18). Paul Mwiru back as NUP wins 8 seats in Busoga. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | URN | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has expanded its parliamentary presence in the Busoga sub-region, winning eight seats compared to just one in the previous term. The incumbent Jinja City Woman Member of Parliament, Manjeri Kyebakutika, had previously been the lone NUP MP from the sub-region. The newly elected NUP-sponsored MPs …
(2026-01-18). Astronauts say training helped ensure safe return. ecns.cn Astronauts of China's Shenzhou XX mission Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie meet the press at the Beijing Aerospace City on Jan 16, 2026. This was the first official public appearance of the crew of the Shenzhou XX flight mission after they returned to Earth.Wang said that when equipment malfunctions occurred in space, the basic knowledge and design principles he accumulated on the ground could be put to immediate use.
(2026-01-18). Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North Constituency. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kampala District Returning Officer, Rashid Hashakya, has officially declared Erias Nalukoola the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, securing more than 34,000 votes. Nalukoola, who contested on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, once again defeated the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Faridah Nambi by a margin of nearly …
(2026-01-18). Be The Sky – An Interview with Tenzin Choegyal. indybay.org Audio interview with Tibetan musician and performer Tenzin Choegyal on his new album (2025) with Philip Glass titled "Be The Sky." This interview was originally broadcast on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org in December, 2025.
(2026-01-18). Monday 1/19: Santa Cruz: Annual MLK March For The Dream – Defend Democracy & Civil Rights. indybay.org Gather: Black Lives Matter Mural | Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz | Post-March Event: Center Street and Church St.
(2026-01-18). China, Canada eye new partnership. ecns.cn China and Canada look to a "new strategic partnership" amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, as President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-01-18). Chinese scientists confirm quantum mechanics prediction set 87 years ago. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have directly observed the Migdal effect for the first time in experiments involving collisions between neutrons and atomic nuclei, confirming a quantum mechanics prediction made nearly nine decades ago.
(2026-01-18). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 11- Jan. 17). ecns.cn China beat Australia 1-0 in its Group D match on Jan. 11, and drew with Thailand 0-0 in its last Group D match at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on Jan. 14 in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time.
(2026-01-18). Minneapolis & Minnesota AFL-CIO Calls For Mass Day Of Worker Community Action On 1/23/25. indybay.org The Minneapolis & Minnesota AFL-CIO has called for a mass day of worker community action On 1/23/25 to stop the ICE attacks.
(2026-01-18). As Trump's threat grows, Greenlanders plot exit plan: 'I'm thinking about where to hide'. scmp.com Ulrikke Andersen has already made a plan. If the United States invades Greenland, she will flee her home with her daughter. | "Before, I was ready to die for my country but when I had a kid that changed everything," she said. | The 40-year-old is one of many residents of the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, now weighing up options they would never have considered just a few months ago.
(2026-01-18). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-18). China fortifies energy security as risks rise. ecns.cn With rising global geopolitical uncertainties, China is poised to further strengthen energy security over the coming years, with the nation's energy self-sufficiency rate projected to reach 85 percent by 2030, according to a recent industry report.
(2026-01-18). MOC: China, Europe resolving EV case marks a significant step. ecns.cn China and the European Union have resolved the electric vehicle case in accordance with World Trade Organization rules and on the basis of mutual respect, a move of significant positive importance, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-01-18). Cold wave expected to sweep across China. ecns.cn China is expected to be hit by its first cold wave of the year from Saturday to Wednesday, bringing widespread rain, snow, and icy conditions, especially in southern regions. Central and eastern China will face their strongest winter weather so far, the national weather authority said on Friday.
(2026-01-18). Big cargo drone aces elevated test flight>. ecns.cn A new large cargo drone model successfully completed a transprovincial test flight over plateau regions, demonstrating its ability to operate in extreme high-altitude conditions, its developer said.
(2026-01-18). Sunday 1/25: Education Panel: AI, Techno-Fascism & Labor. indybay.org Bernal Heights Library | 500 Cortland St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-18). Tomato price spike due to bad weather. ecns.cn The recent surge in tomato prices in China was mainly due to the impact of unfavorable weather earlier in the season and tight supplies during the peak period, experts said. Prices have started to ease slightly in mid-January and are likely to see a seasonal decline after the Spring Festival holiday in mid-February.
(2026-01-18). Friday 1/23: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-18). Global tech partnerships highlighted at major tech show. ecns.cn Chinese technology companies are enhancing collaboration and partnerships with global technology leaders in the age of AI, a trend that executives said will better support global development and shared benefits.
(2026-01-18). 'Enormous pain in my heart': Palestinian evictions mount in East Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Legal appeals by Palestinians who have lived in occupied East Jerusalem for generations were denied in the new year.
(2026-01-18). Shutdown Trump's Fascist Occupation Of Minneapolis & Minnesota & STOP The Wars & Genocide. indybay.org The Trump gestapo occupation of Minneapolis and Minnesota has led to the AFL-CIO calling for a mass worker community action on January 23, 2026. The UFCLP supports that and calls on all unions and worker throughout the United States to fight for and organize a national general strike. Trump and his fascist government will not be stopped with protests alone. Workers have the power to shutdown the country and also link this to the shutdown of US imperialist wars abroad.
(2026-01-18). The Terror of an Empire in Decline. counterpunch.org A murder in Minneapolis. A kidnapping in Caracas. Genocide in Palestine. Termination of trans people's healthcare and rights. Criminalization of pregnant people. Detention, disappearance, deportation, and death of immigrants. These are all part of the same project of domination, coercive control, and imperialist violence of the United States, turbocharged by the fascist Trump regime. It's going to take all of us to stop it. | To read this article, log in
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(2026-01-18). Tuesday 1/20: Felton: "Free America" Rally & Walkout. indybay.org Highway 9 & Graham Hill Road, Felton…
(2026-01-18). Year's first private rocket mission takes off. ecns.cn Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, conducted the sixth sea-based launch of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Friday morning, marking the first private space mission in China in 2026.
(2026-01-18). Robert Wandwasi falls as Mbale incumbents lose seats. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | URN | Three incumbent Members of Parliament in Mbale District have lost their seats following the just-concluded parliamentary elections. The affected legislators include Robert Wandwasi, the Bungokho South MP, who was defeated by Geofrey Wokuri, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer. Wandwasi polled 7,527 votes against Wokuri's 16,610. Other candidates in …
(2026-01-18). Saturday 1/17: Humboldt County Free America Rally. indybay.org 825 5th Street, Eureka…
(2026-01-18). China urges restraint over Iran to prevent further turmoil in Middle East. ecns.cn A file photo of Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.China called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid pushing the Middle East into deeper instability and conflict, following an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday over the situation in Iran.
(2026-01-18). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). CPJ joins 2 urgent calls for legal transparency following FBI search of WaPo journalist's home. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-18). Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). 2025 was Earth's 3rd-Warmest Year on Record. juancole.com
(2026-01-18). United States withdrawal from international organisations endangers women's rights. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Trump's $1.5 trillion Gamble: Will Endless Conflict win Midterm Votes? juancole.com
(2026-01-18). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Why China is Defying Trump's Tariffs on Iran Trade. juancole.com
(2026-01-18). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). Who Pays for the AI Bubble? counterpunch.org
(2026-01-18). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Israeli settlers raid, set fire to West Bank Bedouin village. haaretz.com
(2026-01-18). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Five killed in two avalanches in Austria. albawaba.com
(2026-01-18). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-18). Haiti's presidential council expands defamation laws as end of political immunity looms. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-18). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Azerbaijan sentences exiled journalists to lengthy prison terms in absentia. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-18). Indonesian rescuers find wreckage of plane that had 11 people on board. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-18). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-18). Colaboración académica une a universidades de Sancti Spíritus y Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez (UNISS) recibió una delegación de profesores y especialistas procedentes del Lehman College Bronx de Nueva York, Estados Unidos, con el objetivo de fortalecer los vínculos académicos y de cooperación a través del intercambio con sus homólogos espirituanos.
(2026-01-18). Mercosur y la Unión Europea firman histórico acuerdo tras 25 años de negociaciones. cubadebate.cu La capital paraguaya volvió a ser historia este sábado con la firma del acuerdo entre el Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur) y la Unión Europea (UE) tras 25 años de negociaciones. La firma del tratado tuvo lugar en el Gran Teatro José Asunción Flores del Banco Central de Paraguay, donde se suscribió el Tratado de Asunción, texto fundacional del Mercosur, el 26 de marzo de 1991.
(2026-01-18). Colaboración académica une a universidades de Sancti Spíritus y Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez (UNISS) recibió una delegación de profesores y especialistas procedentes del Lehman College Bronx de Nueva York, Estados Unidos, con el objetivo de fortalecer los vínculos académicos y de cooperación a través del intercambio con sus homólogos espirituanos.
(2026-01-18). Hospitalizados tres niños tras ataque del ICE en Minneapolis. cubadebate.cu La escena ocurrió la noche del 15 de enero, en Minneapolis. No fue una redada selectiva ni una operación quirúrgica. Fue un ataque indiscriminado. Un vehículo familiar, con seis menores dentro, quedó atrapado en una intervención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos, el ICE.
(2026-01-18). Mercosur y la Unión Europea firman histórico acuerdo tras 25 años de negociaciones. cubadebate.cu La capital paraguaya volvió a ser historia este sábado con la firma del acuerdo entre el Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur) y la Unión Europea (UE) tras 25 años de negociaciones. La firma del tratado tuvo lugar en el Gran Teatro José Asunción Flores del Banco Central de Paraguay, donde se suscribió el Tratado de Asunción, texto fundacional del Mercosur, el 26 de marzo de 1991.
(2026-01-18). Hospitalizados tres niños tras ataque del ICE en Minneapolis. cubadebate.cu La escena ocurrió la noche del 15 de enero, en Minneapolis. No fue una redada selectiva ni una operación quirúrgica. Fue un ataque indiscriminado. Un vehículo familiar, con seis menores dentro, quedó atrapado en una intervención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos, el ICE.
(2026-01-18). Consejo de Defensa Nacional efectúa sesión de trabajo. cubadebate.cu Este sábado se reunió el Consejo de Defensa Nacional para analizar y aprobar los planes y medidas del paso al Estado de Guerra, como parte de la preparación del país bajo la concepción estratégica de la Guerra de todo el Pueblo.
(2026-01-18). La Tira de los Lectores: Orgullo cubano. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos, y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, para mostrar el orgullo cubano en fotos. En la mayoría de las imágenes llegadas a nuestra redacción resalta la bandera de la estrella solitaria, símbolo sagrado de los hijos de esta tierra.
(2026-01-18). Consejo de Defensa Nacional efectúa sesión de trabajo. cubadebate.cu Este sábado se reunió el Consejo de Defensa Nacional para analizar y aprobar los planes y medidas del paso al Estado de Guerra, como parte de la preparación del país bajo la concepción estratégica de la Guerra de todo el Pueblo.
(2026-01-18). Expulsión de menores mexicanos de EEUU alcanzó una media de 33 al día en el último año. cubadebate.cu Según datos del Instituto Nacional de Migración de México, durante la última década (2015-2025), se registraron un total de 126.392 eventos de devolución de niñas, niños y adolescentes connacionales no acompañados desde Estados Unidos.
(2026-01-18). Expulsión de menores mexicanos de EEUU alcanzó una media de 33 al día en el último año. cubadebate.cu Según datos del Instituto Nacional de Migración de México, durante la última década (2015-2025), se registraron un total de 126.392 eventos de devolución de niñas, niños y adolescentes connacionales no acompañados desde Estados Unidos.
(2026-01-18). Sera Jey Tibetan Buddhist Monastery welcomes Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia. indybay.org In January 2026, the Venerable Monks and the Tibetan Community who gathered at Sera Jey Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in El Cerrito, California welcomed Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia…
(2026-01-18). Friday 1/30: The Settlers: Documentary Screening + Q&A. indybay.org Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito…
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Isabel Parking Lot, 2406 Rydin Rd, Richmond, CA 94804.
(2026-01-17). Marches across Morocco in solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people across The protests commenced following Friday Islamic congregational prayers, with one of the biggest vigils held in front of the parliament building in the capital Rabat, The New Arab's Arabic language sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported.
(2026-01-17). LIVE: Gaza death toll rises by Israeli raids, Trump names 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ceasefire agreement.
(2026-01-17). The end of pretenses: Trump's assault on Venezuela. links.org.au 
Anderson Bean — Trump's attack on Venezuela should be understood as a stab at "hegemonic crisis management."
(2026-01-17). Trump Neither Selected Delcy Rodríguez Nor Governs Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Jan 15, 2026 | Following the overwhelming and patently illegal US military aggression against Venezuela on January 3, which culminated in the
(2026-01-17). Message from Venezuela: 'Let no one fall into enemy provocations.'. workers.org 
In an audio shared on Jan. 4, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) General Secretary and Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello urged the party militants not to fall for the enemy's provocations, following the Jan. 3 attack. Cabello has put the country on alert with a warning that after . . . |
(2026-01-17). Cuban blood was never shed in vain! radiohc.cu Imperialism was once again exposed when more than 500,000 residents of the capital took to the streets with a single sentiment: to honor their fallen heroes in Venezuela and condemn any action that threatens the sovereignty of nations. | Accompanied by the highest leadership of the country, the Cubans, who marched from the Anti-Imperialist Tribune, demonstrated the unity of a nation not only in their grief for their sons and daughters, but also in their conviction that nothing can extinguish the revolutionary flame that keeps the entire island alive. | With the slogans "Glory to our martyrs!" and "Down with imper…
(2026-01-17). WATCH: Premiere of 'The World This Week'. consortiumnews.com CN Live! is launching a new series, The World This Week. WATCH THE REPLAY from Saturday's first episode with guest Patrick Lawrence on Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland. Host: Joe Lauria Guest: Patrick Lawrence Producer: Cathy Vogan
(2026-01-17). Venezuela inks historic first LPG export deal after new U.S. Oil agreement. hindustantimes.com Venezuela has achieved a historic milestone as Acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced the nation's first‚Äëever contract to export liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The agreement marks a new phase for Venezuela's energy sector, potentially opening doors to global gas markets, though details about the deal remain undisclosed. The announcement comes after the United States announced a 'new oil agreement' with Venezuela…
(2026-01-17). Free Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, Mumia Abu-Jamal and all political prisoners! iacenter.org January 13, 2026 A coalition of groups which have long fought for the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal and other U.S. political prisoners felt compelled to issue the following statement in response to the illegal imprisonment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores: The Mobilization for Mumia, the Campaign to Bring Mumia Home and the Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition (NYC) unequivocally oppose and condemn the Trump regime's illegal bombing of the Venezuelan capital and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores from Venezuela. This unprovoked, unilateral military assault on the sovereign natio…
(2026-01-17). Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister allied with ousted president Maduro. geo.tv 
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters while standing next to Alex Saab at a pro‑government rally in Caracas last year. — AFPRodriguez reshuffles cabinet after US-backed transition in Venezuela.US pressure mounts as Venezuela drops Maduro ally…
(2026-01-17). US invasion of Venezuela exposes bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed Party. wsws.org Workers cannot stop imperialism's accelerating plunge into military dictatorship and wars of plunder without breaking politically with forces like Mélenchon, who calls for them to subordinate themselves to the Venezuelan bourgeois nationalist regime's negotiations with Trump.
(2026-01-17). Foreign Minister Gil Warns That US Aggression Against Venezuela Threatens Global Stability. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned the military attack carried out by the US government against Venezuela, stating that it seriously endangers world peace. According to Gil, this action violates the very foundations upon which the United Nations (UN) was built. | During a meeting with the network of legal experts at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas on Friday, the minister emphasized that the principles of dialogue and diplomacy had been systematically and flagrantly violated. "We are discussing the gravity of this situation and the urgency of restoring international law," he stated firmly. | G…
(2026-01-17). Cuban authorities highlight massive march in tribute to fallen heroes. radiohc.cu Cuban authorities highlighted on social media the ceremonies held throughout the country on Friday as a posthumous tribute from the people to the 32 compatriots who died during the U.S. aggression against Venezuela. | The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, who led the march in Havana on Friday morning, noted that the events held in every locality across the country confirmed that the homeland looks upon the fallen combatants with pride. | Esteban Lazo, President of the National Assembly of People's Power, emphasized that…
(2026-01-17). Presidente Díaz-Canel acompañó sepelio de combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, de Miguel Díaz-Canel tuvo lugar en la necrópolis de Colón, en La Habana, la ceremonia de inhumación de cuatro de los 32 combatientes caídos en Venezuela el pasado 3 de enero, en el ataque perpetrado por fuerzas estadounidenses. | Encabezaron el tributo, ofrendas florales a nombre del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, de Díaz-Canel, de los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Interior (Minint), de los familiares y del pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-01-17). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció acuerdo para exportar gas licuado de petróleo. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes la firma de un contrato de comercialización de gas licuado de petróleo, lo que marca el inicio formal de la exportación de este recurso energético. | Durante el Consejo Nacional de Economía Productiva afirmó: Lo habíamos dicho, lo habíamos anunciado: que exportaríamos la primera molécula de gas y lo estamos cumpliendo. Le estamos cumpliendo al presidente Maduro y le estamos cumpliendo a nuestro pueblo", afirmó. | De acuerdo con medios locales de prensa, el hito se enmarca en los esfuerzos de la industria nacional de hidrocarburos por mejora…
(2026-01-17). Presidente Díaz-Canel acompañó sepelio de combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, de Miguel Díaz-Canel tuvo lugar en la necrópolis de Colón, en La Habana, la ceremonia de inhumación de cuatro de los 32 combatientes caídos en Venezuela el pasado 3 de enero, en el ataque perpetrado por fuerzas estadounidenses. | Encabezaron el tributo, ofrendas florales a nombre del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, de Díaz-Canel, de los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Interior (Minint), de los familiares y del pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-01-17). Acciones solidarias en España contra la arremetida imperial. radiohc.cu 
Con la finalidad de fortalecer la conciencia colectiva entorno a los acontecimientos ocurridos recientemente en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro, en varios sitios de España celebraron espacios de diálogo y condena a los hechos perpetrados por Estados Unidos en la nación suramericana. | Estas acciones pretenden ser espacios abiertos de información, análisis y compromiso militante, dirigido a todas las personas y colectivos que apuestan por la autodeterminación de los pueblos y la solidaridad con Venezuela y Cuba. | Las actividades sesionaron este viernes 16 de enero, en la tarde noche, con en…
(2026-01-17). Ministro de Defensa de Venezuela revela cuántos militares asesinó EEUU en ataque a Caracas. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino López reveló este viernes que al menos 47 miembros de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) perdieron la vida por la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra su país, el pasado 3 de enero, en el que secuestraron al mandatario Nicolás Maduro, y a su esposa, Cilia Flores. | Durante un acto de condecoración al personal militar y civil que defendió la nación durante la madrugada que se registró el ataque, el titular expresó: 47 hombres y mujeres de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana, nueve mujeres entre ellas, que dieron su vida. Hay un total de 83 fallecidos, m…
(2026-01-17). La Habana despide a los héroes caídos en agresión de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Una representación del pueblo capitalino se reunió, en la tarde de este viernes, para rendir homenaje y despedir a sus hermanos caídos en combate durante la agresión militar estadounidense contra Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | En la necrópolis Cristóbal Colón se dieron cita civiles, militares, jóvenes, ancianos, trabajadores y estudiantes, para agradecer a los héroes que sacrificaron sus valiosas vidas en cumplimiento de su misión. | En las palabras centrales, el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en La Habana, Liván Izquierdo, expresó: Hoy reafirmamos el tributo de toda una nación a los 32 héroes…
(2026-01-17). PSL Expands to 8 Teams! HBL PSL 11 Starts March 26 in Historic New Chapter. thinktank.pk The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is gearing up for its most transformative season yet. The Governing Council of the HBL Pakistan Super League convened at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, delivering major updates that signal a bold new chapter for Pakistan's premier T20 franchise tournament. Chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, the high-stakes meeting …
(2026-01-17). Another Tory defector rumoured to be joining Reform despite denial. thecanary.co 
According to journalist Charlie Simpson of GB Politics, Tory Andrew Rosindell has "reached an agreement" to join Reform. The potential move would follow a string of Conservatives joining the party which leader Nigel Farage has previously described as being outside of the "establishment". üö®NEW: Tory MP Andrew Rosindell has reached an agreement to defect to Reform […] | By
(2026-01-17). U.S. Sanctions Are a Flop as North Korea's Economy Continues to Grow. covertactionmagazine.com On two visits, this author witnessed North Korea's economic boom first-hand I visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) or People's Korea in April 2024 and then 18 months later in October 2025 after being invited by the Korean Association of Social Scientists (KASS). The trips were organized by the British Group for the Study …
(2026-01-17). Russia to stop US strike on Iran? Putin's secret calls with Netanyahu & Pezeshkian raise big doubts. hindustantimes.com As fears of an Iran—Israel conflict intensify and Washington hesitates, Vladimir Putin has stepped in with a surprise diplomatic push. The Russian president has spoken to both Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering mediation to de-escalate tensions and position Moscow as a key power broker in the Middle East. With Israel rattled by Iranian threats and the U.S. weighing its next move, Russia's intervention is reshaping the regional equation.
(2026-01-17). Asteroid 2005 UK1 to fly within 0.08 AU of Earth Today. ummid.com Asteroid 2005 UK1, nicknamed nickname planet killer because of its huge size, will fly within 0.08 astronomical units AU, or sun-Earth distances) of Earth today i.e. Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Amkodor plans to ship about 250 machines to Nicaragua in 2026. eng.belta.by Amkodor plans to deliver about 250 units of machinery to Nicaragua in 2026, Deputy Director of Amkodor's Center Aleksei Zhdanok said on the air of the STV TV channel.
(2026-01-17). Iran: Destabilizing by strangulation. iacenter.org January 13, 2026 Joachim Guilliard, a German antiwar activist who runs the German blog Nachgetragen and who has contributed to books about West Asia, wrote the following article Jan. 9, 2026, in his continuing coverage of events in the region. Translated by Tlaxcala and revised by Workers World staff, who maintained Guilliard's notes. The strong wave of protest that spread in Iran at the end of 2025 against economic misery did not come as a surprise. The economic blockades steadily intensified over the course of the year, and the direct military aggression by Israel and the United States in June has significantly…
(2026-01-17). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Manchester United vs Manchester City 2-0: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu secure a morale-boosting home derby victory for Man United.
(2026-01-17). Clever Raccoon Brains Can Clarify Human Intelligence, Too. portside.org Clever Raccoon Brains Can Clarify Human Intelligence, Too |
(2026-01-17). Inside the Somali-Led Resistance to Trump's Assault on Minneapolis. theintercept.com 
Kamal Yusuf doesn't speak English. That hasn't stopped him from getting involved as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents flood his immigrant-heavy Minneapolis neighborhood. | For the last two weeks, he has been on the streets actively looking out for any ICE presence. | From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Yusuf travels through the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, popularly known as West Bank, on foot in biting cold and on slippery ice. The instant he spots ICE agents, he immediately informs a Signal chat and whistles for several minutes without pause. | Yusuf, with his neon orange vest and black beanie that says "F…
(2026-01-17). Musk's xAI sued over Grok deepfakes — this time, by mother of his child. scmp.com The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his AI company, saying its Grok chatbot allowed users to generate sexually exploitative deepfake images of her that have caused her humiliation and emotional distress. | Ashley St Clair, 27, who describes herself as a writer and political strategist, alleged in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York City against xAI that the images have included a photo of her fully dressed at age 14 that was altered to show her in a bikini, and others showing…
(2026-01-17). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-17). Investigative committees of Belarus, Russia step up partnership. eng.belta.by A working meeting between Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Belarus Konstantin Bychek and Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia Alexander Bastrykin took place in Moscow on 16 January.
(2026-01-17). Senegal aim to deny hosts Morocco in Cup of Nations final. newarab.com 
Morocco and Walid Regragui's
(2026-01-17). Trump's Greenland Tariff Threat Escalates Tensions with Europe. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement has intensified tensions with European allies. In a bold move, Trump declared a series of escalating tariffs on Denmark and several other European nations in protest of their refusal to negotiate the sale of Greenland to the United States.
(2026-01-17). "I support a general strike" : New York nurses call for broader struggle. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with nurses on the picket line and at a nearby hospital about the conditions they are struggling against and the calls for a general strike in Minneapolis and beyond…
(2026-01-17). Breaking the Rentier Cycle: Tinubu's Tax Gamble and Nigeria's Economic Future. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, oil has defined Nigeria's political landscape, where abundant reserves have made the country Africa's biggest oil producer , the world's 6th largest exporter, including holding the 10th largest proven oil reserve in the world. With proven oil reserves of about 37 billion barrels, successive governments have relied on petroleum rents to fund the …
(2026-01-17). Former South Korean president sentenced to five years over martial law case. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A South Korean court handed down a five-year prison sentence to former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, a significant development as it's the first conviction stemming from a string of criminal cases tied to his late 2024 martial law declaration.The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of hindering law enforcement officers while they were trying to execute an arrest warrant, which included resisting authorities during the process. The judges also determined that he had falsified official documents and neglected to adhere to the constitutional and legal protocols surrounding the declar…
(2026-01-17). SAI's Nationwide Hunt for Coaches: Boon for Indian Sports. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to bolster athlete support, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched a nationwide drive to recruit assistant coaches across 26 disciplines. The initiative will benefit Centres of Excellence and other training facilities, with disciplines like shooting, athletics, swimming, and wrestling standing to gain the most.
(2026-01-17). Russia Blasts US at UN Security Council Over Iran. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Joe Lauria / Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia, in an
(2026-01-17). Nine killed, 36 injured as passenger coach overturns on Makran Coastal Highway. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people were killed and 36 others injured when a passenger coach overturned on the Makran Coastal Highway near Gwadar in Balochistan, police said on Saturday. | The accident occurred near the Hudd Goth area of Ormara when a Karachi-bound coach travelling to Jiwani lost control and overturned due to overspeeding, according to Coastal Highway police. The vehicle belonged to a private transport company, Al Usman. | SP Aslam Bangulzai stated that preliminary investigations suggested overspeeding as the primary cause of the crash, adding that the driver lost control of the vehicle. | Rescue teams rushe…
(2026-01-17). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Arrests, injuries after clashes outside Iran's London embassy. newarab.com 
Four people were injured and 14 others arrested after anti-government protests outside the Iranian embassy in The London Ambulance Service said the four were taken to hospital after emergency services were called to an incident in South Kensington at around 8.45pm (GMT). | Alongside those taken to hospital, two others were treated at the scene, according to the London Ambulance Service. | Social media video footage appeared to show demonstrators being detained and…
(2026-01-17). 15,000 nurses walk out on big-business hospitals in NYC. workers.org 
Some 15,000 nurses at the biggest and richest hospital empires in New York City walked out in what the New York State Nurses Association (NYNSA) is calling an "Unfair Labor Practice strike" that began at 6 a.m. on Jan. 12. It is the largest nurses' strike in the history of . . . |
(2026-01-17). How the IRAN Regime Is Blocking Starlink During Protests. thinktank.pk In the midst of escalating anti-government protests gripping Iran since late December 2025, authorities have escalated their digital crackdown by targeting one of the last remaining lifelines to uncensored information: Starlink satellite internet. What began as a nationwide internet and communications blackout on January 8, 2026, has evolved into a sophisticated jamming campaign aimed at …
(2026-01-17). Spain and Portugal: Unveiling the Soul of Southern Europe. thecanary.co 
There are parts of the world where life seems to move with a different kind of intention. Spain and Portugal belong to that category — places where mornings begin slowly, where evenings spill into the streets, and where the past sits comfortably beside the present. Travelling through these countries isn't just about admiring scenery; it's […] | By
(2026-01-17). Somali president Mohamud visits city claimed by Somaliland. newarab.com 
(2026-01-17). Elon Musk's Legal Battle: A Demand for Billions from OpenAI and Microsoft. devdiscourse.com In a staggering legal move, Elon Musk has initiated a lawsuit seeking up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, attributing his early and pivotal involvement with these entities as a foundation of their monumental gains.
(2026-01-17). 'Ready to embrace good pressure'. tribune.com.pk 
Russian-born Daria Kasatkina said she is ready to embrace the "good pressure" of a home Grand Slam when she steps onto the Melbourne Park court as an Australian citizen for the first time. | The 28-year-old played on the tour as a neutral athlete after Russian players were banned from competing under their own flag following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. | Having found herself thrust into the political spotlight, Kasatkina became one of the few Russian-born players to publicly criticise the war, before a pathway to permanent residency in Australia opened up last March. | Kasatkina, who has not returned…
(2026-01-17). US strike in Syria kills leader tied to Isis ambush that left 3 Americans dead. scmp.com A third round of retaliatory strikes by the US in Syria resulted in the death of an al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month's ambush that killed two US soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country. | US Central Command announced that the strike in northwest Syria on Friday killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who they claim was "an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was directly connected" to…
(2026-01-17). South Sudan Needs Decisive African Union Action. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Internally displaced people fetch water inside a camp in the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan, February 13, 2025. | © 2025 Brian Inganga/AP Photo | The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council should use its January 19 ambassadorial-level meeting to address the urgent protection needs and escalating abuses in South Sudan. The meeting follows a visit by the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, during which they assessed the 2018 peace agreement's implementation, which has been undermined by, amongst others, President Salva Kiir's party's unilateral amendments. Over the…
(2026-01-17). India-EU Trade Revolution: Export Boost Awaits. devdiscourse.com India's burgeoning export sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, are poised for substantial growth thanks to an impending free trade agreement with the European Union. Industry experts anticipate that this deal, set to be announced soon, will effectively double India's exports to the EU over the next three years.
(2026-01-17). Human Evolution: 'Our Ultimate Fate Comes Down to… Three Possibilities'. wattsupwiththat.com Like the cornucopia of different creatures inhabiting Charles Darwin's beloved Galapagos Islands, humans dwelling on different bodies within the solar system could similarly evolve "endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful."
(2026-01-17). Silent night: A Christmas without insects means they are disappearing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). China trade surplus hits historic record. wsws.org The record surplus, up from $993 billion in 2024, was achieved despite a 20 percent fall in exports to the US, which was more than compensated for by the increase in exports to the rest of the world.
(2026-01-17). History Of Remilitarization Of Japan. popularresistance.org I just came back from the annual VFP Peace Speaking Tour in Okinawa and mainland Japan. During the 3-week tour, we witnessed the unimaginable scale of their remilitarization. | Before I start talking about Japan, here is my basic understanding of the geopolitical strategy of the United States. You may or may not agree with what I am going to say. But please bear with me:
| For the United States, which aspires to be the world's sole hegemonic power, there are three major obstacles that refuse to acquiésce: Russia, Iran, and China.
(2026-01-17). JEE Main 2026: No exam for West Bengal students on January 23. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said the students of West Bengal appearing in JEE Main 2026 on January 23, 2026 will be allotted different slots.
(2026-01-17). Owaisi's love for 'Nepo Kids' galore as Malegaon prepares for 2026 Corporation Polls. ummid.com AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's love for a 'notorious family' has become a topic of debate in Malegaon which is preparing for the high stake Municipal Corporation elections after a long gap.
(2026-01-17). Trump regime's claim dead ICE detainee killed himself is a flat-out lie. thecanary.co 
Trump's ICE fascists have claimed that a Cuban detainee who died in ICE custody "died while attempting suicide". They are lying. ICE now lying about Cuban detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos An eye-witness says that guards pinned and choked Cuban detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos after he refused to enter a new area of the ICE detention […] | By
(2026-01-17). Princess Zahra becomes AKU's first pro-chancellor as 461 students graduate. tribune.com.pk 
Princess Zahra Aga Khan was formally installed as the Aga Khan University's (AKU) first Pro-Chancellor on Saturday as the institution graduated 461 students from 18 degree programmes at its 38th convocation in Pakistan. | As Pro-Chancellor, Princess Zahra will guide AKU in its continuing efforts to improve quality of life across the country. | "The university's geographic expansion has seen AKU's presence extend across Pakistan, into more cities and villages than ever before," said Princess Zahra. "From Karachi to Matiari, from Lahore to Gilgit, the university's health care professionals, educators, and resear…
(2026-01-17). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-17). Tariffs Over Troops: Is Trump Backing Off Greenland Invasion Threats? thinktank.pk In the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Arctic, Greenland has emerged as a focal point of international tension. As the world's largest island and a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, it holds immense strategic value due to its vast mineral resources, critical position in emerging shipping routes, and role in global security dynamics. Recent statements from …
(2026-01-17). Madhya Pradesh: The System Operating Without Accountability. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is facing a harsh reality these days. Even the most basic needs of common people are not safe anymore.
(2026-01-17). Washington menaces Iran at UN Security Council amid mounting signs of an impending US military strike. wsws.org Washington's preparations for a military onslaught on Iran have nothing to do with alleged concern for the democratic rights of its 93-million-strong population.
(2026-01-17). Erfurt, Germany: Mail order fashion company Zalando closes logistics center with 2,700 employees. wsws.org The case of Zalando highlights the importance of workers taking the defense of jobs into their own hands by setting up rank-and-file committees, joining forces with other workers to organize joint industrial action.
(2026-01-17). Friday Nite Videos | January 16, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | January 16, 2026 |
(2026-01-17). Host Morocco advances to AFCON 2025 Semi Final. ummid.com Defeating Cameroon, Morocco has advanced to Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON, 2025 Semi-Finals for the first time since 2004.
(2026-01-17). Australian government exploits Bondi shootings to launch historic attack on free speech. wsws.org The Albanese government remains intent on ramming anti-democratic laws through parliament, under the cover of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
(2026-01-17). Trump threatens tariffs on nations opposing Greenland takeover. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, January 16, 2026. — ReutersUS lawmakers visit Denmark to back Copenhagen and Greenland.Denmark strongly rejects Trump's…
(2026-01-17). Another Hindu killed in Bangladesh, run over by SUV; 51 violence cases reported since December. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A shocking incident has been reported from Bangladesh's Rajbari district, where a Hindu youth was killed after being run over by a vehicle for asking payment for fuel, raising fresh concerns over violence targeting minorities ahead of the country's general elections.The victim, identified as 30-year-old Ripon Saha, was working at a petrol pump when a black SUV arrived in the early hours of Friday and refuelled diesel worth around 5,000 taka. According to local reports, the occupants attempted to flee without paying. When Ripon tried to stop the vehicle, he was deliberately run over, resulting in hi…
(2026-01-17). The Real Reason Those Bruno Mars Tickets Are So Damn Expensive. theroot.com 
Fans were left in shock after seeing the prices for Bruno Mars' tour and were left wondering why concerts are so expensive now. Here's why!
(2026-01-17). When Insurance Says No, Children Pay the Price. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-17). Health Card launched for AJK, G-B. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday revived and extended the Prime Minister's Health Card programme to Islamabad Capital Territory, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan reaffirming the federal government's commitment to provide quality healthcare as a fundamental right to every citizen, regardless of social or economic status. | Addressing the launching ceremony, the prime minister said the initiative marked another major step towards delivering healthcare facilities at people's doorsteps. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recalled that the health card scheme was first introduced in 2016 under t…
(2026-01-17). Landfalling Hurricane Trends. wattsupwiththat.com As with US storms, there is no evidence of any long term trends, either in the frequency of hurricanes or the number of major, Cat3+ storms.
(2026-01-17). Beyond the Drill: The Engineering of Tension-Based and Clip-On No-Drill Blinds. thecanary.co 
In 2026, the demand for non-invasive home improvements has led to a revolution in window treatment engineering. No-Drill Blinds have evolved from temporary fixes into high-performance, permanent solutions that rival traditional screw-in models in both stability and longevity. The success of No Drill Blinds relies on two primary engineering paths: high-tension internal springs and precision-engineered […] | By
(2026-01-17). US may lose its voting right in United Nations. ummid.com The United States (USA) is at the risk of losing its voting right in the United Nations (UN) because of non-payment of its dues.
(2026-01-17). Yemen STC chief defiant in first comments since disappearance. newarab.com 
Aidarous Al-Zubaidi's UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council forces in December captured two Yemeni provinces in an offensive that was rolled back by Saudi strikes and Riyadh's allied forces on the…
(2026-01-17). Rahul Gandhi Addresses Indore Water Crisis, PM Modi's Busy Weekend. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged directly with victims of the recent water contamination crisis affecting Indore, highlighting a significant public health concern. The contamination has led to a spate of illnesses, including vomiting and diarrhoea, raising questions about municipal water safety.
(2026-01-17). US judge orders curbs on ICE agents' actions against Minnesota protesters. aljazeera.com The court injunction bars federal agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.
(2026-01-17). New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy Way Off The Edge Of The Cliff. wattsupwiththat.com So what is the strategy? As far as I can tell, Hochul's strategy is to pretend that there is no Climate Act, and hope nobody will call her on it. T…
(2026-01-17). "Racialized Students" : "Nobodies to Everybody: Pervasive Appropriation and Marginalized Students" globalresearch.ca Letter to Fallen Matthew, | I publicly want to acknowledge and show appreciation for your rigorous academic engagement, theoretical and practical alternative vision of creating more equitable and inclusive societies especially for racialized students. Racialized students have experienced the brunt of …
(2026-01-17). Alcaraz, Sabalenka target Australian Open glory. tribune.com.pk 
Carlos Alcaraz launches his bid for a career Grand Slam on Sunday "hungry" for an elusive Australian Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka is laser-focused on clinching a third Melbourne crown. | The first major of the year gets under way as a 15-day event for the third time running, aimed at cutting down on late-night finishes. | Top seed Alcaraz is desperate to win it, having failed to go past the quarter-finals in four previous trips to Australia. | The title is the only one missing from his major collection, which currently consists of two French Opens, two US Opens and two Wimbledons. | "This is my main goal…
(2026-01-17). Trump's EV Rollback: Lower Car Prices or Higher Costs? devdiscourse.com The Trump administration is making a decisive push to scale back electric vehicle (EV) regulations, aiming to lower car prices, according to policy officials at the Detroit Auto Show. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized that the aim is to provide market-driven choices for consumers rather than mandating EV purchases.
(2026-01-17). CIS human rights commission reviews agenda for 2026. eng.belta.by The first working meeting to discuss the activities of the CIS Human Rights Commission was held under the chairmanship of Belarusian representative Yevgeniya Paramonova.
(2026-01-17). Municipal Elections, Union Budget and Future of Pune Real Estate. ummid.com The city you live in five years from now will depend on what happens when you vote, and what the budget gives us next month. Both count.
(2026-01-17). Man throws raw meat outside Gurdwara in UK, arrested after MP raises issue in parliament. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The UK police have arrested and filed charges against a man for allegedly throwing raw meat outside the gurdwara premises in West Bromwich. The action was taken after Labour MP Sarah Coombes from West Bromwich raised the issue in the British Parliament. | According to the police, 42-year-old Tomasz Bruch has been charged with deliberately throwing raw meat outside the Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib and hurting religious sentiments. This act is considered a violation of Sikh religious beliefs, and the police are treating it as a hate crime. Police records also indicate that the accused does not have a p…
(2026-01-17). Pique's League aims for US launch. tribune.com.pk 
The Gerard Pique-founded Kings League is planning a U.S. launch in 2026 but its fast expansion will not stop there as it expects to enter more global markets and potentially licence the format, the former Spain and Barcelona player has told Reuters. | The seven-a-side league created by Pique in 2022 blends soccer with video-game features along with shorter matches, customised rules, heavy audience interaction and social-media personalities as central figures in its teams and events. | It expanded quickly from Spain to Italy, Germany, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Brazil, where it is hosting its version of t…
(2026-01-17). Trump's vendetta against federal death row inmates: Sends prisoners who received commutations to "Alcatraz of the Rockies" wsws.org Ten federal prisoners whose death sentences were commuted to life by Biden have been moved to ADX Florence in Colorado, where inmates are kept in concrete cells smaller than a parking space for 22 to 24 hours a day and are subject to near-total social and sensory deprivation.
(2026-01-17). Karachi police arrest two men accused of sexually abusing children. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi police have arrested two men accused of sexually abusing multiple children during an operation in the city's Tipu Sultan area on Saturday. | According to SP East Investigation Usman Sadozai, the District East Investigation Wing detained the suspects, identified as Imran and Waqas, after an inquiry into complaints filed between 2020 and 2025. Police said seven cases had been reported against the suspects during this period. | Sadozai said forensic reports from the Sindh laboratory showed DNA matching a single individual across several cases. Complaints were received from different areas of Karachi. | Ad…
(2026-01-17). FM Dar expresses hope for peace in Iran, wider region in phone call with Araghchi. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday expressed hope for peace and stability in Iran and the wider region in a phone call with his Iranian counterpart. | A post on X by the Foreign Office said FM Dar and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi held a phone call today. | "They discussed the current situation in Iran and the wider region. DPM/FM expressed hope for peace and stability, and both sides agreed to continue bilateral consultations on matters of mutual interest," it said. | Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 spoke with Iran's Foreign Minister S…
(2026-01-17). KEAM 2026 application underway, Last date January 31. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has started through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in from January 05, 2026 receiving Online Application for KEAM 2026.
(2026-01-17). Israel Fears It Can't Defend Against Iran. consortiumnews.com Benjamin Netanyahu called Donald Trump to urge him to hold off on bombing Iran because, reports say, Israel feels vulnerable to Iran's counterattack, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News Israel is fearful that its air defense…
(2026-01-17). Pakistan condemns mosque profiling in Indian occupied Kashmir. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the reported profiling of mosques and mosque management committees in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), terming it a grave violation of fundamental religious freedoms. | In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "this blatant intrusion into religious affairs constitutes a grave violation of the fundamental right to freedom of religion and belief, and reflects yet another coercive attempt to intimidate and marginalise the Muslim population of the occupied territory." | "The forcible collection of personal details, photographs and sectarian a…
(2026-01-17). 2022 flood pledges largely soft loans, Senate told. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday informed the Senate that more than 80 per cent of international pledges made during the 2022 floods were in the form of soft loans rather than grants. | Replying to questions during the Question Hour, the minister said Pakistan ultimately received less than 50 per cent of the total pledged amount, with most commitments tied to conditions and staggered disbursement frameworks. | The government under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decided that the losses caused by the recent natural disasters would be covered domestically, he sa…
(2026-01-17). The Democratic Base Is Social Democratic. portside.org The Democratic Base Is Social Democratic |
(2026-01-17). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-17). Enchanting snowy scenery in Vitebsk Oblast. eng.belta.by This year, winter in all regions of Belarus is not just on the calendar: for more than two weeks the country has been blanketed in snow, with temperatures rapidly dropping below -25 ∞C.
(2026-01-17). GATE 2026 Admit Card Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 (GATE 2026) on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2026-01-17). Belarus president's teams earns win over Gomel Oblast team in RHL match. eng.belta.by The Belarus president's team claimed its second victory in the Republican Hockey League (RHL).
(2026-01-17). UPSC makes face authentication at exam centers mandatory. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made face authentication at exam centers compulsory for all candidates.
(2026-01-17). Iran's leader says 'thousands' killed in protests, Trump a 'criminal'. scmp.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday said "several thousand people" died in this month's anti-government demonstrations, his first acknowledgment of the deadly scale of the unrest. | Some of those were killed "brutally and inhumanely", Khamenei said without offering details in a public meeting broadcast on state TV. He accused the US and Israel of aiding the killings and said the Islamic Republic had evidence to support the claim.
(2026-01-17). It's a Police State in Minnesota. progressive.org Minnesota is experiencing a state-wide police riot backed by the full authority of the federal government.
(2026-01-17). India, Nigeria Geo-Political, Economic and Cultural Similarities. ummid.com The geo-political, economic and cultural similarities that exist between India and Nigeria present a great opportunity for each of them to benefit from the other's strengths.
(2026-01-17). Speaker draws red lines for opposition. tribune.com.pk 
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Friday made it clear that responsible criticism of the government would be welcomed in the house, but no member would be allowed to cross clearly-defined constitutional and institutional boundaries. | Talking to opposition leaders during a meeting for the issuance of the leader of the opposition's appointment notification, the speaker said the use of abusive or 'below the belt' language would not be tolerated under any circumstances in parliamentary proceedings. | He outlined three non-negotiable red lines, stating that no criticism would be permitted against Paki…
(2026-01-17). Shah's son confident Iran rulers to fall. tribune.com.pk 
The son of Iran's late shah said Friday he was confident that mass protests would topple the Islamic republic and urged international action, as President Donald Trump holds off on intervening in the unrest. | Reza Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the Washington area, has presented himself as leader of the opposition as the cleric-run state ruthlessly represses mass protests. | "The Islamic republic will fall ⚪ not if, but when," Pahlavi told a news conference in Washington. | Since the demonstrations erupted in the waning days of 2025 with a rallying cry of solving Iran's severe economic woes, Pahlavi has urge…
(2026-01-17). Mane eyes second AFCON title. tribune.com.pk 
Sadio Mane will cement his status as one of the all-time great African players if he can lead Senegal to victory against hosts Morocco in Sunday's Cup of Nations final — a game he has said will be his farewell to the tournament. | Former Liverpool star Mane turns 34 in April and has played over 120 times for his country going back to a debut against Morocco shortly after his 20th birthday in 2012. | The high point of his international career came in February 2022, when he starred as the Lions of Teranga beat Egypt on penalties in the Cup of Nations final in Yaounde. | Having missed a penalty during normal…
(2026-01-17). Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after medical tests. geo.tv 
(2026-01-17). Minneapolis mayor says reported DOJ probe 'intimidation' amid ICE raids. aljazeera.com Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as violent ICE crackdown continues.
(2026-01-17). Dr. King's legacy: No borders in the workers' struggle! iacenter.org January 14, 2026 New York City, April 2018 January 19 will officially mark the 40th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, a demand won through many years of grassroots struggle. If he were alive today, King would have celebrated his 97th birthday on Jan. 15. Dr. King dedicated his entire adult life to fighting for Civil Rights for African Americans, especially in the Deep South during the 1950s and 1960s. And during the last year of his life, King showed concrete support for striking Black sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, while simultaneously calling for an end to the Vietnam war…
(2026-01-17). South American bloc, EU to sign long-awaited FTA amid Trump's tariffs. scmp.com The South American trade bloc Mercosur and the European Union will sign on Saturday a deal 25 years in the making to create one of the world's largest free trade areas at a time of growing protectionism and volatility. | The long-awaited agreement comes amid the sweeping use of tariffs and trade threats by US President Donald Trump's administration, which has sent countries scrambling for new partnerships.
(2026-01-17). Belarus, Kazakhstan discuss efficiency of distribution channels. eng.belta.by On 16 January, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with heads of distribution network facilities of several Belarusian enterprises in Kazakhstan.
(2026-01-17). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-17). Palestine expert joins think tank funded by war industry. electronicintifada.net Julie Norman accepts post with Chatham House, which counts BAE Systems as a major donor.
(2026-01-17). liberals must recognize their true enemy: Not Bibi supporters, but religious Zionism and the settler. haaretz.com The idea of seeking social 'unity' is a fraud and it's dismantling Israel from within, says political philosopher Assaf Sharon…
(2026-01-17). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-17). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-17). Mask off: Reform's London mayor candidate reveals race-war campaign plan. thecanary.co 
Reform UK's Laila Cunningham has made it clear that race war is her campaign tactic for the 2028 London mayoral election. Cunningham has said that women wearing a burqa in public should be subjected to 'stop and search', because: It has to be assumed that if you're hiding your face, you're hiding it for a […] | By
(2026-01-17). Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Morocco carry the weight of a nation into the 2025 AFCON final as the hosts look to end a 50-year wait against Senegal.
(2026-01-17). Malaysian actress 'disappears' at Jeddah airport. newarab.com 
A Malaysian actress has been reported missing in the Malaysian media said Kuala Lumpur police received a report regarding the disappearance of Nadia Kesuma, whose real name is Nadia Kasumawati Abdul Karim, after she went missing at Reports cited police chief M Ravi a…
(2026-01-17). Modi, Mamata Battle in Bengal is Not Political Alone. ummid.com What is happening in West Bengal during the last few days is more than RSS and BJP, the Saffron Ecosystem, simply trying to set a political narrative.
(2026-01-17). X outage affects tens of thousands worldwide. tribune.com.pk 
Elon Musk's X was mostly restored after an outage impacted tens of thousands of users globally on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. | At the peak, there were more than 74,000 reports of issues with the social media platform in the United States around 10.14 a.m. ET, data from the outage-tracking website showed. That eased to about 4,000 by 12: 34 p.m. ET. | The actual number may differ from what is shown on the platform as the site relies on user-submitted reports. | X did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the reason for the outage. | Outage reports in the UK dropped to 440 from m…
(2026-01-17). Israel fanatic claims genocide book is… 'woke agenda' 'libel'. thecanary.co 
Telegraph hack Zoe Strimpel is an Israel fanatic. Her output for the 'Torygraph' includes gems such as: "Mamdani's victory shows New York learnt the wrong lessons from 9/11"; "We need to talk about what's going wrong with young women — from loony Greenism to anti-Israel hatred, the fairer sex are embracing extremism"; and "The rise […] | By
(2026-01-17). Carrick off to perfect start as United beat City 2-0 in Manchester derby. aljazeera.com United kick off interim manager ‚Michael Carrick's ‚second stint in charge with an impressive 2-0 derby victory.
(2026-01-17). Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting. aljazeera.com Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair.
(2026-01-17). Fact Check: Plundering of Somnath and other Hindu temples. ummid.com Temple destructions in ancient and medieval India were not primarily a religious phenomenon.
(2026-01-17). Starmer urged to sack 'disloyal' Streeting. thecanary.co 
Until a few days ago, the most obvious 'secret' in British politics was that Robert Jenrick was angling to join Reform. Now that Jenrick has joined Reform, the most blatant truth is that Wes Streeting aims to replace Keir Starmer as PM. It's so obvious that Starmer's team are now screaming 'this is obvious!' at […] | By
(2026-01-17). Hezbollah missed window to attack 'unprepared' Israel: report. newarab.com 
(2026-01-17). Regragui: Diaz could be 'the key' for Morocco in AFCON final. newarab.com 
Morocco coach Mor…
(2026-01-17). Trump 'guilty for casualties' in Iran protests: Khamenei. geo.tv 
This collage of pictures shows US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — Reuters/File Khamenei terms wave of protests "American conspiracy".Iran's supreme leader says will not spare domestic criminals.DPM Dar expresses hope for…
(2026-01-17). Green Bay, January 20, 2026: Stop ICE! Money for People's Needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-17). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Australia: While massive fires continue, Victoria experiences flash floods. wsws.org Like the bushfires, Victoria's Great Ocean Road floods expose the criminal indifference of the state Labor government to the mounting toll of climate catastrophe on the working class.
(2026-01-17). US air authority warns of 'military activities' over Mexico, South America. aljazeera.com Warnings come as Mexico's Sheinbaum says 'compelling results' in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.
(2026-01-17). Holguín y el duelo antiimperialista. radiohc.cu 
Un mar de pueblo, compacto y silencioso, anegó este viernes el corazón de Holguín. Era el gesto solidario de una provincia, de una isla entera, despidiendo a sus hijos caídos. Treinta y dos combatientes, siete de ellos de esta tierra oriental, arrancados de la vida por la despiadada maquinaria de guerra del imperio. | El crimen ocurrió en suelo venezolano, en la hermana República Bolivariana, víctima permanente del acoso y la agresión de Washington. El merecido tributo tuvo lugar en un emblemático museo holguinero. | El escenario es simbólico: frente al Museo Provincial La Periquera, testigo momentos trascendenta…
(2026-01-17). Los mejores memes de la humillación de Machado ante Trump. cubadebate.cu Si la palabra humillación se hiciera imagen, sería la foto de María Corina Machado regalando su medalla del Premio Nobel de la Paz a Donald Trump. La líder de la oposición venezolana fue recibida por el mandatario en la Casa Blanca y, como había anunciado, esta le regaló la insignia.
(2026-01-17). Holguín y el duelo antiimperialista. radiohc.cu Un mar de pueblo, compacto y silencioso, anegó este viernes el corazón de Holguín. Era el gesto solidario de una provincia, de una isla entera, despidiendo a sus hijos caídos. Treinta y dos combatientes, siete de ellos de esta tierra oriental, arrancados de la vida por la despiadada maquinaria de guerra del imperio. | El crimen ocurrió en suelo venezolano, en la hermana República Bolivariana, víctima permanente del acoso y la agresión de Washington. El merecido tributo tuvo lugar en un emblemático museo holguinero. | El escenario es simbólico: frente al Museo Provincial La Periquera, testigo momentos trascendenta…
(2026-01-17). Arbeloa calls on Bernabeu faithful. tribune.com.pk 
New Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said he understood the hurt and disappointment felt by fans after a turbulent week but urged them to rally behind the team ahead of Saturday's LaLiga home match against relegation-threatened Levante. | Real suffered back-to-back setbacks, first losing 3-2 to Barcelona in Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final, then crashing out of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday after a 3-2 defeat to second-tier Albacete, a result that also marked Arbeloa's first game in charge following the departure of Xabi Alonso. | Real sit second with 45 points from 19 matches, four fewer than leaders Barcelon…