(2025-01-07). Gaza: Day 458 — Israel Continues its Genocidal Campaign Against Gaza, Killing and Wounding Dozens of Palestinians. imemc.org 
On Monday, January 6, 2025, Day 458 of its brutal and protracted military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military continued its genocidal bombing campaign in various regions, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians, including children.: |
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(2025-01-07). Fighting Between North Syria Kurds, Turkey-Backed Fighters Escalates. popularresistance.org Since the Syrian regime change, there has been almost constant fighting between the Turkey-backed Syrian National Army (SNA) and the US-backed Kurdish SDF. That fighting is escalating precipitously, with over 100 combatants killed over the last 48 hours, and no signs of the fight slowing down. | The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported 85 SNA fighters killed in that span of time, along with 16 SDF fighters. Turkey's own Defense Ministry claimed they had "neutralized" 32 Kurds across the north, but didn't offer specific details.
(2025-01-07). Destruction Of Gaza's Healthcare Is A Blueprint For Future Wars. popularresistance.org "Kamal Adwan Hospital is no more," stated Dr. Mustafa Barghouti during a webinar organized by the People's Health Movement (PHM) on December 28, 2024. As he spoke, reports of the latest Israeli attacks on the hospital were still emerging. These included the near-total destruction of its laboratory, storage, surgical units, and other critical facilities, alongside the arbitrary detention of its director, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. | The devastating outcome was all too predictable, given Israel's systematic assaults on Gaza's healthcare system during the ongoing genocide.
(2025-01-07). Dr Hussam Abu Safiya's life in danger in Israeli custody. ummid.com The Israeli government bears full responsibility for the life of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Northern Gaza, amid alarming indications of torture and ill-treatment.
(2025-01-07). Health workers in Brussels demand release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. peoplesdispatch.org Health workers and activists in Belgium are rallying for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, abducted by Israeli forces following the siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital…
english.palinfo.com (2025-01-08). Targeting Doctors and Hospitals: Killing life in Gaza's present and future
english.palinfo.com (2025-01-08). Targeting Doctors and Hospitals: Killing life in Gaza's present and future
(2025-01-07). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.
(2025-01-07). Human Rights Groups Manufacture Consent For 'Regime Change" popularresistance.org In the words of the United Nations, "human rights" range from "the most fundamental—the right to life—to those that make life worth living, such as the rights to food, education, work, health, and liberty." These rights are supposed to be "inherent to us all." But this lofty ambition has become distorted, not only by the UN itself but by the whole of what Alfred de Zayas calls the "Human Rights Industry." | This industry, headed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), has multiple layers that include UN "expert groups" and "rapporteurs," regional commissions like (in the Western Hemisphere) the Inter-…
(2025-01-07). Israeli Soldiers Abroad Targeted By Dozens Of Criminal Complaints. popularresistance.org Pro-Palestine organizations have filed at least 50 criminal complaints in courts around the world targeting Israeli soldiers for their role in Tel Aviv's ethnic cleansing campaign in Gaza, according to reports in Hebrew media. | "About 50 complaints have been filed against reserve soldiers, 10 of which have been investigated without any arrests recorded so far," Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) reported on 6 January. | Hours after the news was broadcast, Israeli news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a new complaint against an Israeli soldier vacationing in Thailand…
(2025-01-07). HTS names UN-designated 'terrorist' as Syria's new intelligence chief. defenddemocracy.press Former Al-Qaeda commanders make up the bulk of new authorities named by Syria's western-backed 'transitional government' Dec 26, 2024 On 26 December, Syria's de facto authorities appointed former Al-Qaeda commander and Nusra Front co-founder Anas Hassan Khattab as the head of the country's general intelligence agency. Meet the new Head of Intelligence in Syria — …
(2025-01-07). Video Surfaces of Syria's New Justice Minister Overseeing Executions of Women in 2015. defenddemocracy.press At the time, Shadi al-Waisi was enforcing Sharia law in areas controlled by al-Nusra Front, the al-Qaeda affiliate that was a predecessor to HTS by Dave DeCamp January 5, 2025 Videos have surfaced online of Syria's new justice minister, Shadi al-Waisi, overseeing the execution of two women in 2015 over charges of adultery and prostitution. …
(2025-01-07). SNA commander: HTS fits into Israel's policies. unitedworldint.com Second part of the interview. We present the second part of the interview with a former Syrian National Army (SNA) commander, published by Ali Erdem Kà∂z from Türkiye's daily Aydƒ±nlƒ±k daily newspaper. In this second part, the interview revolves around the "stolen revolution", the possible threats to Türkiye by HTS and the new government in …
(2025-01-07). SNA commander: HTS fits into Israel's policies. uwidata.com We present the second part of the interview with a former Syrian National Army (SNA) commander, published by Ali Erdem Kà∂z from Türkiye's daily Aydƒ±nlƒ±k daily newspaper. In this second part, the interview revolves around the "stolen revolution", the possible threats to Türkiye by HTS and the new government in Syria and PKK/YPG. SNA (Syrian …
(2025-01-07). America is a Threat to Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com BettBeat Media The illusion of American imperial decline lies shattered amidst the rubble of Syrian cities and the smoldering ruins of Gaza. As human rights advocate Dan Kovalik grimly observes, what we're witnessing isn't the death throes of an empire, but rather its devastating demonstration of still-formidable power to crush resistance and reshape regional realities at…
(2025-01-07). Syria To Receive Electricity Ships from Turkey and Qatar, Aiding Energy Recovery. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). What Is Going On in Syria and What Does It Mean? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca The explanations we are given make no sense, neither Washington's, Putin's, nor Iran's. How did terrorists whose leaders had $10 million bounties on their heads become "democratic jihadists" who comprise Syria's "interim government" with Washington's and Putin's support? | Interim for …
(2025-01-07). Black Alliance for Peace: Propaganda greased wheels for U.S. aggression in Syria. workers.org 
Jacqueline Luqman — vice chair of the Black Alliance for Peace's coordinating committee and co-coordinator of the Mid Atlantic region and the D.C. Citywide Alliance of the Black Alliance for Peace — gave this edited presentation on the United National Antiwar Coalition's webinar on the U.S. role in Syria. Jacqueline . . . |
(2025-01-07). Vietnam Prosecutes Lawyer for Criticizing Court Actions. hrw.org On January 9, 2025, the People's Court of Hanoi is scheduled to hear the case of high-profile lawyer Tran Dinh Trien, who was arrested on June 1, 2024, and charged with "infringing upon the interests of the state" under Article 331 of Vietnam's penal code. If convicted, Tran faces up to seven years in prison. | Click to expand Image | Lawyer Tran Dinh Trien. | Source: Dan Tri…
(2025-01-07). Young Israelis 'don't want peace', warns former Israeli top diplomat. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A former director general of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Alon Liel, has warned over a "dangerous" attitude of younger generations in Israel towards the war on Gaza. "They're accepting the fact that there is no alternative to fighting, and this is the majority, especially the young people today," he told Al Jazeera…
(2025-01-07). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter's "Decency & Humanity" Came with Deadly U.S. Policies in Latin America: Greg Grandin. democracynow.org 
As the remains of Jimmy Carter arrive in Washington, D.C., as part of a weeklong state funeral, we speak with historian Greg Grandin about the former U.S. president's legacy. Carter, who served a single term from 1977 to 1981, promised to restore faith in government after the twin traumas of Watergate and the Vietnam War and to reorient U.S. foreign policy toward upholding human rights. "He came to power promising … a new kind of doctrine, that the United States was moving away from both the ideological excess and the support for dictatorships that led to wars like Vietnam or coups in Chile,"…
(2025-01-07). HTS Terrorists Close Symbolic Church in Syrian Christian Town Sparking Fear and Controversy. globalresearch.ca The beautiful symbolic replica of Hagia Sophia in Al Sqeilbiyyeh is boarded up by HTS terrorist gangs. | The Hagia Sophia Church in the northern Hama Syrian Christian town of Al Sqeilbiyyeh (also spelled As Suqalibiyah) has been closed by the …
(2025-01-07). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-07). Fourth death from Hawai'i fireworks explosion highlights illegal trade. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Honolulu police have announced the death of a fourth person due to the New Year's Eve fireworks explosion in Aliamanu, Hawai'i — a 3-year-old boy who has died in hospital. Six people with severe burn injuries from the explosion were flown to Arizona on the US mainland for further treatment. "We're angry, frustrated…
(2025-01-07). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Bashar al Assad survives assassination attempt in Moscow: Report. ummid.com Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad was poisoned in the Russian capital Moscow, reports said adding he is now under medical treatment.
(2025-01-07). Venezuelans Rally To Protect Their Government From US Interference. popularresistance.org On January 10, President Maduro will be inaugurated and begin his third term in office. This follows a turbulent July election, which a US-backed opposition attempted to disrupt through violence, cyber attacks and allegations of fraud. Venezuelans mobilized successfully to thwart that effort but the United States continues to intervene through mercenaries, growing regional militarization and claims that the US-backed candidate, currently living in asylum in Spain, is the recognized president of Venezuela. Clearing the FOG speaks with Leonardo Flores of the Venezuela Solidarity Network about Venezuelans' preparati…
(2025-01-07). Delegate to the United Nations- Indefinite-term contract based in FIDH Geneva office. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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(2025-01-07). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Syrian FM visits Saudi Arabia on first foreign tour. ummid.com A high level delegation led by Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Al-Shaibani has arrived in Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh Thursday January 02, 2025 in a first official foreign visit.
(2025-01-07). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Understanding Liability in Multi-Car Accidents in Missouri. moguldom.com Car accidents in Missouri can have life-altering consequences, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. Law firms such as Beck & Beck Missouri Car Accident Lawyers understand the challenges that arise after such incidents and are committed to helping victims protect their rights and pursue fair compensation. In complex cases involving multiple …
(2025-01-07). Better, More Resilient Public Transit. wri.org Four Cities Looking Beyond Rider Fares to Fund Better Public Transit.
(2025-01-07). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Lebanon approves extradition of Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi to UAE. aljazeera.com Amnesty International warns Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi could be at risk of human rights violations if extradited to UAE.
(2025-01-07). Syria's new ruler fails his first test. haaretz.com Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa assured Germany's foreign minister and her French counterpart that minorities and women will be involved in Syria's future. But that needs to start with the present…
(2025-01-07). Global healthcare vigils demand release of Dr Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital in Gaza. wsws.org At the Wayne State School of Medicine campus in Detroit, school officials cut short a planned press conference by Doctors Against Genocide Monday afternoon in support of the vigil.
(2025-01-07). Sri Lankan students, academics and media activists denounce Peradeniya University's ban on IYSSE lecture. wsws.org "This decision is not just disappointing—it's a violation of basic human rights and an attack on our fundamental freedom of speech."—K. Sivarajini, Peradeniya University student…
(2025-01-07). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2025-01-07). BDS warns of Morocco attempt to 'criminalise' anti-Israeli acts. newarab.com 
In "We are at a dangerous turning point in the path of rights and freedoms…
(2025-01-07). Qatar confirms 'technical meetings' on Gaza truce ongoing. newarab.com 
Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Hamas and Israel are ongoing, with "technical meetings" taking place between the parties, Qatar's foreign ministry said Tuesday. | "The technical meetings are still happening between both sides," ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, referring to meetings with lower-level officials on the details of an agreement. "There are no principal meetings taking place at the moment." | Mediators Qatar, Egypt and the United States have been engaged in months of talks between the two sides that have failed to end Israel's assault on Gaza, which human rights organisations…
(2025-01-07). "Sex for shifts": capitalist criminals McDonald's at the centre of another workers rights scandal. thecanary.co McDonald's is confronting renewed allegations of severe abuses of workers rights, with over 100 current and former employees reporting experiences of sexual assault, harassment, racism, homophobia, and bullying. These claims have prompted the UK parliament's Environmental Audit Committee to summon McDonald's UK chief executive, Alistair Macrow, for questioning. Meanwhile, the the TUC has hit back […] | By
(2025-01-07). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-07). South Korean investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president. wsws.org As Yoon continues to stonewall efforts to investigate his martial law declaration last month, the political crisis in South Korea is deepening.
(2025-01-07). Bolivia faces deepening economic crisis at start of election year. wsws.org An arrest order for ex-president Evo Morales, issued by his former ally and now rival President Luis Arce, has sparked anger among Morales supporters.
(2025-01-07). 'To be or not to be': Jenin operation could seal the Palestinian Authority's fate. haaretz.com The Palestinian Authority's security forces have stepped up activities in the city, encouraged by the public's refusal to back armed militants. All signs point to the fact that the crisis isn't ending soon…
(2025-01-07). Canada's Trudeau set to resign amid political crisis. newarab.com 
Trudeau, facing his worst political crisis since becoming premier in 2015, is scheduled to address reporters at 10: 45 am (1545 GMT). | The government source told AFP that Trudeau had decided to step down, but the timeline remained uncertain…
(2025-01-07). Over 30 million need aid in war-torn Sudan: UN. newarab.com 
More than 30 million people, over half of them children, are in need of aid in The "Sudan remains in the grip of a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions," Edem Wosornu, from the UN's humanitari…
(2025-01-07). US accuses Russia of funding both sides of Sudan's war. newarab.com 
The United States accused Russia at the United Nations on Monday of funding the two warring parties in Sudan, an apparent step up from Washington's previous assertion that Moscow was playing both sides of the conflict to advance its political objectives. | The war erupted in April 2023 amid a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, triggering the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis. | In November Russia vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that called on the warring parties to immediatel…
cgtn.com (2025-01-07). Death toll rises to 95 after M6.8 quake hits Xizang (China's Tibet Region)
cgtn.com (2025-01-07). Death toll rises to 95 after M6.8 quake hits Xizang (China's Tibet Region)
(2025-01-07). Hope for 2024. defenddemocracy.press By Mazin Qumsiyeh Dec 29, 2023 Why I am optimistic about 2024 despite the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip largely absent from Western media coverage? Just the two bits of news yesterday could be enough to depress us: that about 1000 children had undergone amputations without anesthesia and that Israeli trafficking business in Palestinian organs is flourishing. Well, …
(2025-01-07). Negotiation Smokescreen: How the U.S. and Antisemites Became Key Enablers of Israeli Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
The devastation in Gaza continues to escalate, with ceasefire negotiations used as part of a calculated strategy and a smokescreen until Israel completes its ethnic cleansing of northern Gaza. Crucial to the success of this plan is the unwavering complicity of the Biden administration, which has embraced and amplified Israeli narratives, shielded it from accountability,
(2025-01-07). Chris Hedges: Genocide: The New Normal. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-07). What Donald Trump's election means for the world. workers.org 
This article was requested and published in the Winter edition of Seara Nova, a print magazine of politics and culture of the Portuguese left. The print magazine has existed since 1921 and is sold in hundreds of kiosks throughout Portugal. The following is the original, which was written Nov. 25. . . . |
(2025-01-07). Farage refuses to condemn Elon Musk for 'rape genocide apologist' comment. leftfootforward.org If he was inciting violence, then that would be going beyond the line at which free speech is acceptable…
(2025-01-07). Video: Israeli anti-genocide protesters picket occupation HQ. skwawkbox.org 'No it's not nice to hear that you are murderers!' On 5 January, activists from the Israeli anti-genocide, anti-apartheid group Radical Bloc gathered at the main gates of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) HQ at the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv to confront Israeli troops with the reality of the genocide Israel is committing …
(2025-01-07). Pro-Palestinian group banned and genocide opponent sacked in German city of Duisburg. wsws.org The more obvious the genocide in Palestine becomes and the more blatantly the German government supports the Israeli regime, the more vehemently it acts against those opposing it.
(2025-01-07). University of Michigan student government president and vice president removed over pro-Palestinian views. wsws.org The ouster of the two student leaders is part of a nationwide purge, spearheaded by the Democratic Party, of those opposed to the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-07). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-07). US says Sudan's RSF committed genocide, announces sanctions on leaders. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US committed to 'holding accountable those responsible for these atrocities'.
(2025-01-07). "Next Prime Minister of Canada"? Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre Says Israel Hit on Iran "A Gift by the Jewish State to Humanity" globalresearch.ca "The next Prime Minister of Canada was asked whether he would support Israel striking Iran's nuclear facilities. His response: "It would be a gift by the Jewish state to humanity." | Poilievre casually ignores the Genocide conducted by Israel against …
(2025-01-07). Blinken's Blinkered Vision Has Spotted, of All Things, a Genocide. davidswanson.org The U.S. Secretary of State has taken a break from demanding more weapons shipments to fuel the genocide in Palestine, to announce that he has "recognized" a genocide in Sudan. Blinken says he has based his determination on the horrific killing of civilians in Sudan, without citing any evidence of intent to commit genocide. It …
(2025-01-07). Israeli accused of war crimes 'smuggled out' of Brazil — but justice pursues him to Argentina. skwawkbox.org 
Yuval Vagdani's holiday comes to ignominious end as Israel again arranges flight from justice — so his accusers file case in Argentina Israel has again helped an accused war criminal escape justice by fleeing from national authorities at a holiday destination — but he is not off the hook yet. Yuval Vagdani, an occupation soldier …
(2025-01-07). Herzog asks Shin Bet chief about security risk of BibiLeaks suspect as he considers pardon. haaretz.com Ari Rosenfeld, accused of passing classified information to Netanyahu's office, is waging a campaign with help from elected officials to ease his detention conditions ‚ñ The suspect has asked President Herzog for a preemptive pardon…
(2025-01-07). Likud lawmaker refuses to attend police questioning for second time, citing parliamentary immunity. haaretz.com In a post on X, Gotliv told the investigator to 'refrain from contacting me, as I have no intention of appearing.' In January 2023, she revealed that Shikma Bressler's partner, a leader of the protest movement against Netanyahu's judicial overhaul, is a Shin Bet agent…
(2025-01-07). Sources: Netanyahu may offer U.K ambassadorship to MK in exchange for support of contentious bill. haaretz.com MK Sharren Haskel refused to join Netanyahu's Likud party when her party joined the coalition government, leaving the PM concerned she will vote against the ultra-Orthodox military exemption law…
(2025-01-07). Sources: Netanyahu considering MK for ambassador to U.K. in exchange for supporting bill. haaretz.com MK Sharren Haskel refused to join Netanyahu's Likud party when her party joined the coalition government, leaving the PM concerned she will vote against the ultra-Orthodox military exemption law…
(2025-01-07). Healthcare Under Attack Sun Jan 12 11am Teaneck. fightbackbetter.com On October 17, 2023, the Israel targeted Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, killing hundreds and damaging the hospital. At the time, following global outrage, the occupation sought to blame the attack on the r3s!st@nce, and when that didn't work, they claimed it was a "misfire". After seeing the muted global response to its attack on a hospital, the z1oni$t occupation has since then embarked on an intentional annihilation and mass-murdering campaign, specifically targeting Gaza's healthcare infrastructure. | We are urging communities in the NJ/NY area to answer the calls of the steadfast healthcare workers in Gaza, lik…
(2025-01-07). IKEA Workers Vote To Extend Strike Into The New Year. popularresistance.org Perryville, Maryland – On December 28, 320 unionized workers at the Perryville IKEA distribution center in northern Maryland voted to remain on strike into the new year after voting down a tentative agreement offered to them by the company and the International Association of Machinists (IAM) union. | The distribution workers have been on strike since mid-November, citing seniority treatment and pay which is below the cost of living. | "Seniority is the most important thing here," said striking worker Lisa Mengel in a video statement released by More Perfect Union.
(2025-01-07). Largest U.S. historians organization condemns Israel's 'deliberate' destruction of Gaza education system. haaretz.com American Historical Association overwhelmingly votes in favor of a resolution accusing Israel of 'scholasticide': systematically and deliberately destroying Gaza's schools and universities. Those against the move say it will foster antisemitism on U.S. campuses…
(2025-01-07). Austria's far-right handed mandate to form government. newarab.com 
Austria's president tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl with trying to form a government Monday, in a historic move after coalition talks that excluded the Freedom party (FPOe) collapsed. | While the far-right party has been part of Austria's government several times, it is the first time that it will lead coalition talks. | The FPOe topped the poll in September's national election for the first time ever, winning almost 29 percent of the vote but until now had been unable to find partners to govern. | After a one-hour-meeting, President Alexander Van der Bellen said he had tasked Kickl with trying to form a…
(2025-01-07). Delhi Election 2025: Polling on Feb 05, vote count on Feb 08. ummid.com The Election Commission of India (ECI) Tuesday January 07, 2025 announced February 5 to be the date of Delhi assembly elections.
(2025-01-07). Kosovo election authority bans main ethnic Serb party from parliamentary vote. defenddemocracy.press Dec 23, 2024 Kosovo's election authority on Monday barred the main ethnic Serb party from competing in the upcoming parliamentary election, justifying the move by pointing to its nationalist stance and close ties to Serbia. The Central Election Commission declined to certify Kosovo's main ethnic Serb party, Srpska Lista, or Serb List. Some commission's members …
(2025-01-07). West Bank on the brink as Israel and Palestinian Authority attempt to crush resistance. peoplesdispatch.org Israeli officials threatened to turn the occupied West Bank into another Gaza as the first week of 2025 marked an escalation in resistance operations in retaliation for the non-stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians.
(2025-01-07). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-07). Why Some Israeli Hostages May Never Come Home. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Thank You, Cecilia Sala. pressenza.com To those who've said "She brought it on herself," we'd remind them that such remarks are more fitting for tabloids like Libero, Il Foglio (where Cecilia writes), or Il Giornale—publications that often spew harsh judgments and remain conveniently silent when journalists are jailed for exposing uncomfortable truths. Consider the cases of Julian Assange, Giuliana Sgrena, or Enzo Baldoni, who were either captured while doing their jobs as independent reporters or tragically killed, as is disturbingly common with the illegal state of Israel. In fact, Israel doesn't simply arrest inconvenient journalists—it…
(2025-01-07). The Revolutionary Writer Who Still Screams: Sa'edi's Legacy, Monarchist Desecration, and the Israeli Flag. lefteast.org 
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(2025-01-07). Israel Strengthens Defense Independence With Billion-Shekel Agreements. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Yemen Launches Missile, Drone Strikes on US Aircraft Carrier, Israeli Targets. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's Armed Forces launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on Monday, striking an American aircraft carrier and multiple Israeli military sites.
(2025-01-07). 'Terrifying encounter': WFP condemns Israel's attack on Gaza aid convoy. presstv.ir The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned the "horrifying" Israeli attack on its "clearly marked" convoy in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-07). Night of inferno: Israeli settlers storm West Bank villages, torch homes, vehicles. presstv.ir Israeli settlers shielded by the occupation troops storm several villages in the occupied West Bank, setting Palestinian homes, farms and vehicles on fire.
(2025-01-07). Trump previews "hell" in Middle East if Israel-Hamas deal not reached. aljazeera.com Officials with the Biden and Trump administrations say Israel-Hamas negotiations are on the verge of a deal.
(2025-01-07). Gaza aid effort at 'breaking point', warns UN. aljazeera.com OCHA chief says attacks by Israeli troops and Palestinian groups stifling bid to save lives in war-torn enclave.
(2025-01-07). Raffi Berg: BBC Middle East editor exposed as CIA, Mossad collaborator. strategic-culture.su Asenior BBC editor at the center of an ongoing scandal into the network's systematic pro-Israel bias is, in fact, a former member of a CIA propaganda outfit, MintPress News can reveal. Raffi Berg, an Englishman who heads the BBC's Middle East desk, formerly worked for the U.S. State Department's Foreign Broadcast Information Service, a unit that, by his own admission, was a CIA front group.
(2025-01-07). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
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(2025-01-07). 'I'm a widow and that won't change. But for the hostages something can be done'. haaretz.com Noga Friedman's partner, Ido Rosenthal, was killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7. Since then, Friedman has joined the struggle against the continuation of the Gaza war and for the return of the hostages…
(2025-01-07). First same-sex couple in Israel legally adopts child as a family. haaretz.com Shay Gurtler and Shahar Globerman adopt their three-year-old son, Shai-Shana, in a historic step following a High Court ruling that ended decades of discrimination against LGBTQ families…
(2025-01-07). Alleged sexual assault victim of Israeli pop star Eyal Golan speaks out at Knesset. haaretz.com Taisia Zamolutzky, who accused Eyal Golan of exploiting her as a minor, detailed police misconduct and systemic abuse during a Knesset hearing, calling the investigation 'criminal' and demanding accountability…
(2025-01-07). Nearly half of northern Israel evacuees may not return home, poll shows. haaretz.com A survey presented at a Knesset conference finds that 44 percent of northern Israeli residents evacuated during the war with Lebanon are undecided whether they want to return. At the event, the interior minister announced a new leader of the restoration efforts…
(2025-01-07). Venezuela arrests Israeli citizen for suspected role in alleged U.S. coup against Maduro's government. haaretz.com The arrest of 125 foreign nationals in Venezuela is the latest in a series of crackdowns by Maduro, widely accused both domestically and internationally of stealing the presidential election from his opponent…
(2025-01-07). Palestinian in Gaza shot to death by Israeli commander while assisting IDF forces, report says. haaretz.com Israeli media reported that the Palestinian, who was forced by the IDF to serve as a human shield and search buildings in Gaza's Khan Yunis area, was shot to death by a commander who didn't know he was authorized to be there…
(2025-01-07). Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza, IDF announces. haaretz.com After the fatal shooting of Staff Sergeant Ido Shamik in Beit Hanoun, the IDF announced an investigation into the incident. Since the ground operation in north Gaza began in October, 42 soldiers have been killed in the area…
(2025-01-07). Israel's watchdog: IDF intimidating officers who meet with staff probing October 7 failures. haaretz.com The state comptroller accuses the army of using a host of measures to disrupt his office's review of the failures of October 7, including forcing witnesses to sign confidentially agreements before interviews. 'I will be forced to make use of the office's investigative powers,' he says…
(2025-01-07). Two Israeli army officers killed in northern Gaza. haaretz.com An incident in northern Gaza left two soldiers dead and two seriously wounded. Capt. Eitan Israel Shiknazi, from the West Bank settlement of Eli is the 10th person from that community to be killed in the war…
(2025-01-07). No Israeli hostage deal will be signed until all sides agree on how to control Gaza. haaretz.com The Egyptian plan for Gaza, including an independent committee to oversee reconstruction in the enclave, still faces objections from Israel and the Palestinian Authority…
(2025-01-07). Hostage negotiators from the U.S., Canada and Europe arrive in Israel. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza, IDF released names ‚ñ GAZA: List of hostages to be released in first stage of potential deal published; Hamas yet to confirm status of hostages ‚ñ LEBANON: U.S. Envoy Hochstein in Beirut for Lebanon cease-fire monitoring meeting ‚ñ WEST BANK: Two killed in Israeli airstrike in the West Bank…
(2025-01-07). Two Israeli army officers killed in northern Gaza. haaretz.com An incident in northern Gaza left two soldiers dead and two seriously wounded. Capt. Eitan Israel Shiknazi, from the West Bank settlement of Eli is the 10th person from that community to be killed in the war.
(2025-01-07). Headlines for January 7, 2025. democracynow.org U.N.'s Humanitarian Efforts in Gaza Hit "Breaking Point" Amid Israeli Attacks on Aid Workers, Canada's Justin Trudeau Resigns as Liberal Party Leader and Prime Minister, Vice President Kamala Harris Certifies Donald Trump's 2024 Election Victory, Trump Seeks to Block Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Findings, Rudy Giuliani Found in Contempt of Court in Georgia Election Workers' Defamation Case, Biden Bans New Offshore Oil Drilling Along Most of U.S. Coastline, U.S. Transfers 11 Yemeni Prisoners from Guantánamo to Oman; 15 Prisoners Remain, Pentagon Reaches Historic Set…
(2025-01-07). How Israel is creating a power vacuum in Gaza to engineer chaos. newarab.com 
Since the first day of the Gaza war, Israel has declared that its primary goal is to Over the course of 14 months, Israel has destroyed more than 98 per cent of the Hamas-run government's headquarters in Gaza, including civilian police stations, and killed thousands of government and police personnel. | An estimated 45,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since the war began, the vast majority women…
(2025-01-07). Palestinians choose to live in caves over leaving their land. newarab.com 
When Israeli forces However, Aware that Israel would a…
(2025-01-07). Anger over sacked Libya FM's revelations about Israel meeting. newarab.com 
Demonstrations against Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) erupted late on Monday in several parts of the country after Mangoush revealed that
(2025-01-07). Israel forces kill 3 in West Bank, settlers raid and torch homes. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed at least At least two Palestinian men
(2025-01-07). Israel must prepare for war with Turkey, gov committee warns. newarab.com 
A committee established by the The Nagel Committee issued a report on Monday detailing the defence budget and security strategy, where they raised concerns over Turkey's aspirations and possible future tensions with Is…
(2025-01-07). US to divert military aid from Egypt to Lebanon. newarab.com 
US President Joe Biden's administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon, which faces threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors and is enforcing a ceasefire with Israel, according to a document seen by Reuters on Monday. | The State Department notification to Congress of the planned shift calls the Lebanese armed forces "a key partner" in upholding the ceasefire signed with Israel at the end of November and prevent Hezbollah from rebuilding its military strength. | The move comes after some of Biden's fellow Democrats in Congress expressed deep concerns about Egypt…
(2025-01-07). Venezuela arrests Israeli among 125 'mercenaries' in 'coup plot'. newarab.com 
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused the suspects of being "mercenaries" hired by "external forces" ahead of Maduro's planned inauguration for a new six-year term on 10 January. | Among those detained, he said, were nationals from 16 countries, inc…
(2025-01-07). Western team pushes for Israeli researcher's release in Iraq. newarab.com 
A Western diplomatic team and local Iraqi parties are in "continuous contact" to secure the release of "Contacts are being conducted by a team from several countries, under the protection and coordination of an international coalition, in an informal manner, with Iraqi parties participating in the political process,…
(2025-01-07). Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 28 Palestinians as hospital attacked. newarab.com 
Israel has killed dozens of Palestinians across Gaza over the past 24 hours as it continues its bombardment of the strip. | A series of airstrikes killed at least 28 Palestinians, including in north Gaza, which has been under a full siege since October. According to local medical sources, Palestinians were also killed in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza and Rafah in the south of the enclave. | The latest attacks in Gaza comes amid continued violence in the occupied West Bank where several Palestinians have been killed and others wounded by Israeli security forces. | According to various media reports, n…
(2025-01-07). Israel prepares to assist troops over mounting Gaza prosecutions. newarab.com 
The Israeli Israeli officials have begun coordinating with local law firms internationally to provide immediate legal assistance to Israeli officia…
(2025-01-07). Israel prevents detained Gaza hospital doctor from seeing lawyer. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Israeli embassy was original target of 'Taylor Swift bomb plot'. newarab.com 
A An alleged plot by 19-year-old Beran Aliji, the chief suspect in the case, to detonate explosives at Taylor Swift concert at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium,…
(2025-01-07). US envoy says Israeli forces begin pullout from 2nd Lebanon town. newarab.com 
Visiting US envoy, It is the second such pullout since a
(2025-01-07). World Food Programme condemns Israeli attack on its Gaza convoy. newarab.com 
The UN's Condemning the "horrifying" and "unacceptable" incident, the WFP called again for "all parties to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilian lives, and allow safe passage for humanitarian aid".
(2025-01-07). "Requiem for a Refugee Camp": Mosab Abu Toha on Destruction of Jabaliya, Abduction of Doctors & More. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces are continuing their unrelenting attacks across the Gaza Strip, killing scores of Palestinians in the first week of 2025 even as Israeli and Hamas officials resume talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a ceasefire. The official death toll in Gaza is nearing 46,000, although experts say the true figure is likely much higher. The United Nations has warned its efforts to bring humanitarian aid into the besieged Gaza Strip are at a "breaking point" after Israeli forces opened fire on a World Food Programme convoy over the weekend, and healthcare facilities across much of the territory are destro…
(2025-01-07). Will the world fall in love with nuclear power once more? grist.org
(2025-01-07). Nuclear Site in Central Iran under Protection in Air Defense Drill. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The air defense units attending a large-scale military exercise practiced tactics to protect the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran's central province of Isfahan.
(2025-01-07). IRGC Aerospace Force launches massive drills near Natanz nuclear facility. presstv.ir The Aerospace Force of the IRGC has launched massive 'Eqtedar 1403' drills in the central province of Isfahan.
(2025-01-07). Despised: The Poor White Trash Manifesto, Part III. popularresistance.org "Despised: A Poor white Trash Manifesto" is a cry for help. We are not living well. The American dream that appears on your netflix and Hollywood movies is a brittle myth. We are so busy surviving the capitalist nightmare, most of us have never even had the opportunity to learn about your struggles in Nigeria, Bolivia or Indonesia. The earth's radius along the equator is almost 4,000 miles but the longest mile is between our two ears. When we are in our heads, we are in a bad neighborhood. We a shortsighted breed, but now at least you know the perplexing origins of our myopia.
cgtn.com (2025-01-07). Death toll rises to 95 after M6.8 quake hits Xizang (China's Tibet Region)
cgtn.com (2025-01-07). Death toll rises to 95 after M6.8 quake hits Xizang (China's Tibet Region)
(2025-01-07). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-07). At least 126 killed after strong earthquake hits China's Tibet. aljazeera.com Rescue efforts are under way after an earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far away as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
(2025-01-07). At least 95 reported killed as powerful earthquake hits Tibet. aljazeera.com Many also injured as tremors felt as far away as Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.
(2025-01-07). Earthquake hits Tibet's Shigatse: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Rescue efforts are under way after the earthquake hits Tibet, with tremors felt as far as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
(2025-01-07). Dozens killed and injured in earthquake in China's Tibet. aljazeera.com Videos have captured the moments a powerful earthquake hit the Chinese region of Tibet, reportedly killing dozens.
(2025-01-07). Massive earthquake hits China's Tibet region, scores dead. ummid.com A massive earthquake struck China's Tibet region Tuesday January 07, 2025 leaving scores dead and hundreds injured.
(2025-01-07). Cuba reported record number of earthquakes in 2024. plenglish.com According to data published by SSN Director Enrique Diego Arango, this activity is due to the occurrence of two earthquakes: one on November 10 of 6.0 magnitude and another of 6.7 about 40 kilometers southeast of the town of Pilón, Granma province, and a 6.1-magnitude seism south of Guamá municipality, in Santiago de Cuba province, on December 23. | Both earth tremors occurred in a sector of the Oriente transform fault characterized by a predominant sliding movement along the left lateral course, the expert explained. | Since the seismic activity began on November 10, 8,873 aftershocks of both earthquakes have b…
(2025-01-07). Family urges Lebanon to free Egypt poet Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). West Bank Settlers Torch Palestinian Property After Deadly Shooting Attack. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-07). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2025-01-07). Presidential Visit Good Opportunity to Expand Iran-Tajikistan Interaction: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The upcoming visit by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Tajikistan would be a great opportunity to expand cooperation between the two countries, Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-01-07). Challenges Can Be Settled with Help of Universities: Iranian President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described universities as one of the most important centers that can help resolve the country's problems.
(2025-01-07). Danish PM says Greenland 'not for sale' as Donald Trump Jr visits island. aljazeera.com Before his son's 'private' visit, President-elect Donald Trump again says he wants Greenland to 'become part of' US.
(2025-01-07). French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96. aljazeera.com Co-founder of the National Front led the party for decades and was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration.
(2025-01-07). Gang violence killed more than 5,600 people in Haiti in 2024: UN. aljazeera.com Violent gangs control most of the Caribbean country's capital, Port-au-Prince.
(2025-01-07). 'Hell will break loose': Trump hints at military moves in Mideast, Americas. aljazeera.com Trump does not rule out US military force to retake Panama Canal, doubles down on Gaza threats in broad news conference.
(2025-01-07). John Mahama sworn in as Ghana's president, promises to 'reset' the country. aljazeera.com With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana's president for third time.
(2025-01-07). Social media giant Meta scraps fact-checking for 'community notes'. aljazeera.com Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, says allowing fact-checkers to assess content 'became a tool to censor'.
(2025-01-07). South Korean court extends arrest warrant for impeached Yoon. aljazeera.com The impeached former president has refused questioning three times since his bungled December 3 martial law decree.
(2025-01-07). The secret to a balanced diet? Better roads, say scientists. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-07). US authorities seek to identify bodies found in JetBlue wheel well. aljazeera.com Workers had found the bodies during a routine inspection after the flight landed in Florida from New York.
(2025-01-07). US judge temporarily blocks release of Trump investigations report. aljazeera.com Trump has denounced the investigations against him as politically motivated and the special counsel report as 'fake'.
(2025-01-07). Venezuelan opposition candidate claims son-in-law has been kidnapped. aljazeera.com Edmundo Gonzalez, who competed against Nicolas Maduro in July elections, says masked men abducted son-in-law in Caracas.
(2025-01-07). Who will replace Trudeau as Canada's Liberal party leader? aljazeera.com With Trudeau's nine-year stint as prime minister ending, several politicians are frontrunners to take over his role.
(2025-01-07). Will Austria's Freedom Party form a coalition and create stable government? aljazeera.com Herbert Kickle first far-right leader since World War II to be invited to form a government.
(2025-01-07). France's far-right Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96. aljazeera.com Jean-Marie Le Pen was instrumental in shaping French far-right politics, even though he never won the presidency.
(2025-01-07). Paris marks ten years since Charlie Hebdo, Jewish supermarket attacks. aljazeera.com France commemorated the tenth anniversary of attacks against Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket.
(2025-01-07). Last Days of the Bibby Stockholm: Life aboard the UK's migrant barge. aljazeera.com Living on a UK migrant barge, an asylum seeker battles depression through running while awaiting an asylum decision.
(2025-01-07). Indonesia joins BRICS group of emerging economies. aljazeera.com Indonesia joins Russia, China and others in the group, which is viewed as a counterweight to the West.
(2025-01-07). North Korea says test of new hypersonic missile successful. aljazeera.com New intermediate-range hypersonic missile made with lighter materials making it more lethal, Pyongyang says.
(2025-01-07). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,048. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,048th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-07). Three feared dead in northeast India mine accident. aljazeera.com Rescue operations still under way as nine others remain trapped in flooded Assam coal mine.
(2025-01-07). US transfers 11 Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay prison to Oman. aljazeera.com Amnesty International welcomed the transfer but said Guantanamo would remain a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on the US.
(2025-01-07). No food, no sleep, no hope in Gaza. aljazeera.com Even those who are supposed to help and bring relief in Gaza are falling into despair.
(2025-01-07). UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan at Champions Trophy. aljazeera.com In response, ECB proposes an 'ICC-wide' action against Afghanistan over the Taliban's crackdown on women.
(2025-01-07). Lavrov Elaborated On Russia's Approach To The Global Systemic Transition. pressenza.com It envisages helping developing countries rebalance their relations with the West while avoiding the neocolonial pitfalls for the 'green agenda' that's being weaponized as a ploy to entrap them. | Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov elaborated on his country's approach to the global systemic transition in an interview with
(2025-01-07). US-India: Diamonds Are Not Forever. Modi's Gift to Biden. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-07). U.S.-India: Diamonds are not forever. strategic-culture.su By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The US state department disclosed on Thursday in an accounting of gifts…
(2025-01-07). Take Your Money and Shove it: The Second Long Telegram, US Aid, and Russia's Economic Trauma. globalresearch.ca "It was as if the West's central philosophical commitment to limited government was extirpated by a crude economic determinism that insisted on no government in Russia." —Peter J. Stavrakis, Diplomatic advisors and analysts are …
(2025-01-07). Meditations On Bono Receiving The Presidential Medal Of Freedom From Joe Biden. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Hague fugitive Joe Biden
(2025-01-07). Indonesia becomes a full member of BRICS, boosting Global South unity and economic cooperation. peoplesdispatch.org The world's fourth most populous country and Southeast Asia's largest economy, Indonesia, joined BRICS as a full member. The development was announced by Brazil which holds the presidency of the multilateral organization for 2025 on Monday, January 6. The move fosters hope for strengthening BRICS' efforts to democratize global politics and enhance South-South cooperation. | Indonesia, with a population of over 280 million, is the fourth most populous country in the world following India, China, and the US. It also boasts the largest economy in Southeast Asia, with a GDP exceeding USD 1.3 trillion. | Indonesia's m…
(2025-01-07). Goals Behind Trump's Tariffs: Cut Taxes on Rich & Escalate New Cold War on China. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). China, Forward-Looking — 2025 and Beyond. globalresearch.ca The Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY) has successfully completed several studies in 2024 which contributed to China's success story for 2024 and, in addition had an international flair. | Main studies included, | Policy briefs for …
(2025-01-07). The Unbearably Short Life of an Anti-War Movement. counterpunch.org 
"The thing that is to be supported, and the force that is to support it should stand in geometrical proportion to each other" cardinal Richelieu, cited by Henry Kissinger "Nothing is thoroughly real, therefore everything is permitted" — Hassan I. Sabbah, Persian leader of the assassins, in Vladimir Bartol's novel Alamut. Even if it had
(2025-01-07). The Military to Prison Pipeline: Trading One Uniform for Another. counterpunch.org 
Like old soldiers around the country, a group of former service members gathered in Crest Hill, Illinois to remember fallen comrades on Memorial Day, 2024. Several months later, The Veteran, a newspaper published by Vietnam Veterans Against the War, ran a photo of the event they attended. It shows a multi-generational group of men—white, Black
(2025-01-07). A War Against Meaning. counterpunch.org 
Our ability to make and tell stories is what makes us human. That's also how we deal with suffering and pain and loss. But stories have an arc; there is a return from the abyss. Terrible, tragic things happen, even things which we might never heal from, but people change and adapt and weave the terrible into the story of their life. People die, but their influence lives on, their memory is celebrated and valued by those who knew and loved them. People suffer but they learn something and grow from their experiences, somehow, however awful they are. 'Your gift will come from your wound,' as the storytellers say.
(2025-01-07). Hell and High Water: the Year in Climate Chaos. defenddemocracy.press 
By Jeffrey St. Clair Dec 20, 2024 2024 will be the warmest year on record, the year warming topped 1.5 degrees Celsius. It's the year the US set new oil and gas production records, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. It's a year that saw the US re-elect a climate denier who vows to double US …
(2025-01-07). Jimmy Carter Was Not a Peacemaker When He Was President, Only After. covertactionmagazine.com The former Georgia governor presided over the largest peacetime increase in the military budget in U.S. history and inspired the growth of Islamic terrorism by arming the Afghan mujahadin in order to provoke a Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. The media predictably sugarcoated Jimmy Carter's record following his passing on December 28, 2024. The New York …
(2025-01-07). Thank You, Dr. Fauci: A documentary that investigates the origin of covid. expose-news.com The October 2024 documentary 'Thank You, Dr. Fauci' was directed by award-winning documentarian Jenner Furst. The documentary investigates the origins of the covid-19 pandemic, delving into the role of Dr. Anthony Fauci …
(2025-01-07). First death from H5N1 "bird flu" in the US occurs amid surge in multiple infectious diseases. wsws.org The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and major spikes in seasonal influenza, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and whooping cough.
(2025-01-07). Renowned Oncologist: 'Evil' COVID 'Vaccines' Caused 'Turbo Cancer' 'Explosion'. globalresearch.ca A world-renowned professor of oncology has issued a chilling warning about Covid mRNA "vaccines" after concluding that the "evil" injections have triggered a global "explosion" in cases of deadly "turbo cancers." | The warning was issued by Angus Dalgleish, a …
(2025-01-07). Democracy Now! 2025-01-07 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 07, 2025; The Militia and the Mole: Reporter Josh Kaplan on How a Freelance Vigilante Infiltrated U.S. Militias; "Requiem for a Refugee Camp": Mosab Abu Toha on Destruction of Jabaliya, Abduction of Doctors & More; Jimmy Carter's "Decency & Humanity" Came with Deadly U.S. Policies in Latin America: Greg Grandin | Headlines for January 07, 2025; The Militia and the Mole: Reporter Josh Kaplan on How a Freelance Vigilante Infiltrated U.S. Militias; "Requiem for a Refugee Camp": Mosab Abu Toha on Destruction of Jabaliya, Abduction of Doctors & More; Jimmy…
(2025-01-07). The Militia and the Mole: Reporter Josh Kaplan on How a Freelance Vigilante Infiltrated U.S. Militias. democracynow.org 
We speak with Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Joshua Kaplan about his latest blockbuster article for ProPublica chronicling the rise of a "freelance vigilante" through the ranks of the right-wing militia movement in an effort to surveil and disrupt their operations. Kaplan's source, a wilderness survival trainer named John Williams, says he went undercover after being shocked by the January 6 insurrection, when members of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and other armed right-wing groups led the riot at the U.S. Capitol. "He's an extraordinarily talented liar," Kaplan says of Willi…
(2025-01-07). WaPo Kills Cartoon That Mocked the Boss—and Trump. fair.org 
The cartoon that was rejected by the Washington Post, definitely not because it portrayed Post owner Jeff Bezos in an unflattering light. | When Ann Telnaes, a Pulitzer Prize—winning Washington Post cartoonist, submitted a draft sketch But after watching a parade of Big Tech CEOs jet down to Mar-a-Lago to pay homage—and millions of dollars—to Trump, a cartoon depicting these groveling billionaires must…
(2025-01-07). The US is Manufacturing Doubt about Gaza's Famine. libya360.wordpress.com Bryce Greene Palestinians struggling with hunger wait in line to receive meals distributed by charities in Khan Younis, on January 1 , 2025. (Photo: Abdullah Abu Al-Khair/APA Images) On December 23rd, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSN), a project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) released a report warning of a "famine scenario"…
(2025-01-07). CBS 'edits out Gaza reference' in Kate Winslet interview. newarab.com 
The interview, which aired on 24 September 2024, saw Winslet talk about her role as American photojournalist and war correspondent Lee Miller in the movie 'Lee'. | During the interview Winslet spoke about the importance of Miller's work,…
(2025-01-07). Michael Moore backs Gaza film 'From Ground Zero' amid US release. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Unlocking Nerve Health with Holistic Neuropathy Solutions. globalresearch.ca Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a widespread complication of diabetes, leading to nerve damage that causes pain and numbness, significantly affecting quality of life | Holistic treatments for DPN include vitamin supplementation, exercise, and stress relief techniques, which may provide additional …
(2025-01-07). Who Is the Historical Jesus? BॠYin Râ Explains. globalresearch.ca We recently published an article on Three Sages entitled "A Personal Testimony: The Light of Jesus Amid Talmudic Darkness." The article was written by a Jewish man, "Mi-cha-el," who had converted to Christianity while living in an Orthodox Jewish community …
(2025-01-07). Selected Articles: Technology to Manipulate the Human Brain. globalresearch.ca 
By The German secret services intended to provoke new investigation of …
(2025-01-07). 'Delay, Deny, Defend' Author: Americans' Rage at Insurers Goes Beyond Health Coverage. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). AMR could kill 39 mn people by 2050. ummid.com Millions of lives are at stake due to use of Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR, also called as Superbugs, but these lives could be averted by better healthcare and invention of new antibiotics, The Guardian reported.
(2025-01-07). How Elon Musk is ushering in a new era of global far-right power. newarab.com 
The Nazis first entered regional power in 1930. It was in the Eastern state of Thuringia where the Nazis first held ministerial-level posts. Three years later, Adolf Hitler became chancellor. | Nearly a century on, the far-right in Germany is once again in the ascendancy. Echoing this dark history, last September, on the very date Adolf Hitler invaded Poland, a far-right party won a regional election for the first time in Germany's post-war history. | The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) won
(2025-01-07). La NATO si espande in Europa: i timori dei Paesi "in prima linea" si avvereranno? strategic-culture.su Il circolo vizioso delle difficoltà economiche, dei disordini sociali e della polarizzazione politica potrebbe diventare una minaccia che mina l'unità dell'Europa nel suo complesso. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: <...
(2025-01-07). Norman Solomon: Genocidal President, Genocidal Politics. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). Cuba: Longina Sings Corona Festival to be dedicated to Marta Valdés. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The 29th edition of the Longina Sings Corona Festival will be dedicated to National Music Award Winner Marta Valdés, organizers informed in this central Cuban city on Monday.
(2025-01-07). Nicaragua reports fewer dengue cases. plenglish.com Managua, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health (MINSA) of Nicaragua reported an 18-percent decrease in confirmed dengue cases compared to the previous week, as a result of a campaign against that disease.
(2025-01-07). Ukraine deliberately provokes rift between Russia and Azerbaijan. unitedworldint.com Kyiv tries to make use of the recent airline accident. By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190AR passenger jet en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 24. The tragedy was apparently caused by a provocation by Ukraine, supported by the West. That day the plane with 67 passengers …
(2025-01-07). Ukraine deliberately provokes rift between Russia and Azerbaijan. uwidata.com By Erkin Feyyaz E≈üli An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190AR passenger jet en route from Baku to Grozny crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan on December 24. The tragedy was apparently caused by a provocation by Ukraine, supported by the West. That day the plane with 67 passengers was flying from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the Russian …
(2025-01-07). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-07). Tolstoy, Yashin, Dostoevsky and Russia's other immortals rock on. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-07). Azerbaijan leader says Russia 'guilty' over deadly plane crash. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crash-landed in Kazakhstan on December 25, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after being diverted from a scheduled landing in the southern Russian city of Grozny. | Moscow has admitted its air defences were operational in the area…
(2025-01-07). 'Trudeau Is Finished': Canadian Prime Minister Resigns After Support Collapses. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). Why Didn't NYT Tell Us What Ben Smith Stood to Gain From His Media Reporting? scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Unions for 15,000 Ontario provincial education workers say they could strike or begin protests by January 9, while 3,000 Pratt and Whitney aircraft workers held a demonstration against the imposition of unpaid furlough days.
(2025-01-07). L'Équateur ouvre ses portes à l'armée américaine. thealtworld.com Après les informations sur la présence militaire américaine au Panama (et les déclarations ultérieures de Donald Trump selon lesquelles il rendrait le canal de Panama aux Etats-Unis), l'activité du Pentagone s'est manifestée de manière spectaculaire en Équateur. | On a appris que le président équatorien Daniel Noboa cédait les àÆles Galápagos aux États-Unis pour qu'elles servent de base militaire. Le 10 décembre 2024, le projet de sécurité intégrée pour la région des àÆles et les instructions pour la mise en ≈ìuvre des accords de coopération entre l'Équateur et les États-Unis ont été appr…
(2025-01-07). New Zealand government, opposition parties glorify deceased Māori Party founder. wsws.org The embrace of Māori Party founder Tariana Turia by the National Party-ACT-NZ First coalition government and the opposition Labour and Green parties underscores the party's reactionary record and the right-wing character of its racial identity politics.
(2025-01-07). Oklahoma governor threatens to withhold high school diplomas. wsws.org Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has been recently promoting his "Classrooms to Careers" initiative, which would alter high school graduation requirements to ensure students are enrolled in a college, trade school, or the military, sparking outrage among parents, teachers and students.
(2025-01-07). Far-right Austrian Freedom Party on the verge of heading the government. wsws.org President Alexander van der Bellen, a former Green Party member, met with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl on Monday and officially tasked him with forming a government.
(2025-01-07). California's Exxon Lawsuit Is Guided More By Symbols Than Actions. wattsupwiththat.com The lawsuit also seems to neglect the enormous benefits that plastics have brought to ordinary people, including Californians. Despite ongoing challenges with recycling, plastics are attractive because they are extremely versatile, cheap to manufacture, and possess many unique properties that make them preferable to alternative materials that are not always as practical to use or even better for the environment.
(2025-01-07). Is Wind Power Cheaper Than Gas? wattsupwiththat.com Even then wind power costs are understated, because we should add on the cost of grid upgrades, projected at over £100 billion, or at least the appropriate share for the extra 26 GW. | We know that wind power already on the system costs considerably more than the BEIS' optimistic calculations. But even using these for new wind farms, it is clear that CCGT is much cheaper.
(2025-01-07). Rapid Support Forces kill Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam. defenddemocracy.press Dec 11, 2024 The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam and her brother Youssef Adam in their home in the village of Wad Al-Asha, in the countryside of Al Madina Arab in the South Gezira locality. Hanan Adam was a journalist at the Ministry of Culture and Information in the Gezira state …
(2025-01-07). The downward spiral of Ukraine in 2024 will only continue in 2025. defenddemocracy.press Throughout 2024, Ukraine and its armed forces have been shaken by corruption scandals, primarily related to orders of military supplies for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) but also related to the embezzlement of funds which Western countries provided for the functioning of the Ukrainian state. By Dmitri Kovalevich Dec 28, 2024 2024 was a year …
(2025-01-07). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). ASEAN will be an irrelevant sideshow with all the action in BRICS. onlineopinion.com.au In 2025, Malaysia became the chair of ASEAN, taking over from the Lao PDR. At the same time, Malaysia becomes a partner country under the new tier below full membership in BRICs.
(2025-01-07). Will BOM bomb its forecasts and could AI do better? onlineopinion.com.au As we head into 2025 with Australia living up to its reputation of a land of huge weather contrasts, our farmers are not the only people wondering if our national weather forecaster, the Bureau of Meteorology, will get it right this year.
(2025-01-07). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-07). Christlike in word and deed. anabaptistworld.org One day 15 years ago, when I was 18, my father returned from a mission trip to ≠Kachise town. Kachise is 112 miles from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where my family lives. My father, Haile Gelan, went to Kachise to coordinate church leader elections and to teach and preach in Bekeabawima Meserete Kristos Church.
(2025-01-07). Nigel Farage brutally mocked after now claiming he can raise funds without Musk. leftfootforward.org A week is a long time in politics. Farage had only last month been boasting about how great his relationship with Elon Musk was, as the far-right party courted the tech billionaire's support. | It was reported that Musk was considering making a game changing donation to Reform UK, in order to help boost the party before the next general election. And yet over the weekend it all turned sour as Musk turned on Farage, claiming that the Clacton MP did not have what it takes to lead the party. | The pair have had a disagreement over the far-right former leader of the English Defence League, Tommy Robinson. Musk has…
(2025-01-07). Nigel Farage plans to jet off to U.S. AGAIN for Trump's inauguration and so he can repair relationship with Elon Musk. leftfootforward.org When was the last time anyone saw him in his constituency?
(2025-01-07). Construction Workers in Delhi Struggle to Meet Their Basic Needs. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-07). EcoWaste Coalition: It's High Time to Toughen Firecracker Laws to Prevent Senseless Injuries and Deaths; Curb Toxic Pollution. pressenza.com 
7 January 2025, Quezon City. The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition bewailed the rise in the number of people, especially young children, who were injured or killed in firecracker-related incidents, prompting it to call for stronger regulations to prevent these senseless injuries and deaths. | As the Department of Health (DOH) concluded its surveillance on incidents involving the ignition of firecrackers and fireworks, the EcoWaste Coalition lamented the 38 percent increase in related injuries from 610 in 2024 to 843 in 2025, plus three deaths due to firecrackers and one death due to a str…
(2025-01-07). Heavy rains expected in the eastern part of the country. sanews.gov.za Heavy rains expected in the eastern part of the country | As holidaymakers continue make their way home, heavy rain and thundershowers are expected to continue affecting the eastern parts of the country. | South African Weather Service (SAWS) forecaster, Tokelo Chiloane, told SAnews on Tuesday that 80% showers and thundershowers were expected across the eastern part of the country, including Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal, while 60% and 30% to zero rain was expected in other provinces. | "We have an Orange Level 5 weather warning for the Zululand District Municipality in KZN, which can lead to fl…
(2025-01-07). Western Cape invites youth to apply for YearBeyond Programme. sanews.gov.za Western Cape invites youth to apply for YearBeyond Programme | The Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport Department has invited unemployed youth to apply for the YearBeyond Programme to gain valuable working experience while also giving back to their communities. | YearBeyond is a youth in service partnership between government, the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), donors and non-governmental organisations. | Initiated in the Western Cape, the national programme provides unemployed youth, aged 18 to 25, with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or work, while at the same time en…
(2025-01-07). Deputy Ministers engage communities affected by crime. sanews.gov.za Deputy Ministers engage communities affected by crime | The Police Ministry, led by the Deputy Ministers of Police Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo, will on Tuesday lead a crime prevention imbizo in communities affected by high levels of crime. | According to police, the purpose of the community engagements is to find lasting solutions to communities affected by gun and gang violence. | The engagements will start at Avondale Primary School in Atlantis on Tuesday and proceed to Sophumelela Secondary School in Samora Machel on Wednesday. | Meanwhile, through its high-density operations, commonly known as Operation…
(2025-01-07). Eighteen die in N3 collision. sanews.gov.za Eighteen die in N3 collision | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) would like to reiterate its call to motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in rainy conditions. | This follows a multi-vehicle collision that claimed 18 lives on the N3 between Van Reenen and Tugela Plaza. | A truck, a minibus and light motor vehicle collided, resulting in the death of 13 adults and five children. One baby escaped with serious injuries. | The crash happened in rainy and misty conditions. | "Members of the National Traffic Police and the South African Police Service worked the whole night to clear the scene…
(2025-01-07). McDonald's boss in meltdown as 1 in 2 outlets face legal action. leftfootforward.org The CEO of McDonald's, Alistair Macrow, was forced to face the music as MPs grilled him on harassment allegations brought forward by over 700 workers at the fast food chain. | Liam Byrne MP, the chair of the select committee, asked Macrow: "Has McDonald's basically become a predator's paradise?". | Macrow said the fast-food giant's new approach to harassment is 'working', despite 700 workers filing legal claims over abuse at work. | According to Macrow, the company has strengthened its standards and adopted a "robust and industry-leading" approach to tackling harassment. In addition, he described McDonald's as…
(2025-01-07). 10 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes in 2025 (Real & Cheap). moguldom.com Engagement is a hot commodity on Instagram. The more you have, the more valuable your account becomes. But there's just one problem: getting likes is hard. You're competing against billions of other users — 2 billion to be exact. So, what can you do to get more likes? Along with creating great content your audience …
(2025-01-07). Victoria Australia's Proposed Anti-protest Law a Fundamental Attack on Civil Liberties. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-07). Social Equality Minister Faces Allegations of Fraud, Watchdog Urges Investigation. themedialine.org 
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(2025-01-07). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-07). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-07). US relocates 11 detainees from Guantanamo to Oman after over 20 years without charge. presstv.ir The Pentagon has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from its notorious Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman after holding them for more than two decades without charge.
(2025-01-07). 9 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers in 2025 (Real & Cheap). moguldom.com TikTok is a social network many people love — and some hate. But one thing is for sure: With over 1.5 billion monthly active users, it's a mistake to avoid using the platform if you want to grow a brand. Growth continues to skyrocket and four billion people have downloaded TikTok's app. But if you …
(2025-01-07). 12 Best Sites to Buy YouTube Views in 2025 (Real & Instant). moguldom.com YouTube is how over 2.5 billion people will get their entertainment in 2024. People want to follow budding creators who put out original content. But YouTube's algorithm makes it hard for you to get noticed until you start: And it can take some creators a year or more of consistent posting to receive the engagement …
(2025-01-07). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [42 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. By Allah! The Salafi Dawah did not spread in recent times, as well as in the past, except at the hands of people who are scholars, wise and forbearing people who embody the methodology of the Messenger — peace and blessings of Allah …
(2025-01-07). What must I give someone I genuinely love? salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. A Conversation Between Imam Al-Albani, may Allah have mercy upon him, and others The Arabic text of this article was shared by our close companion and friend, Ustadh Abu Tasneem (Mushaf Al-Banghali), who suggested that I share it in the English language. May …
(2025-01-07). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [43 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. We do not say that there are people of Ijtihad amongst the proponents innovation in religious matters because they are followers of (vain) desires, and Allah and His Messenger have testified to this. The misguided innovator in religious matters stirs up discord and …
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(2025-01-07). India's 'Neighborhood First' Testament Fails Bangladesh. pressenza.com Ancient India's visionary strategist Chanakya gave six-fold policy deals on war and peace with the neighboring states, how a king should assess his power, and what actions he needed to take to deal with the states. | Nearly 2316 years ago, the Indian philosopher, economist, jurist, and royal advisor professed diplomatic principles that still have relevance in modern diplomacy. | Chanakya who lived around 300 BCE was a key figure in the establishment of the glorious Mauryan Empire and is known for writing Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on politics and economics. | Unfortunately, the South Block in New De…
(2025-01-07). Islamophobia vs. antisemitism: Deutsche Welle's double standard. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). French far-right figurehead Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96. newarab.com 
His death was confirmed by his daughter Le Pen, who had been in a care home for several weeks, died at midday (1100 GMT) Tuesday "surrounded b…
(2025-01-07). Morocco, Spain custom deal turns autonomous Melilla 'Moroccan'. newarab.com 
After nearly three years of protracted negotiations, However, within the enclaves, officials and merchants fear Madrid has given Rabat a foothold in the autonomous territories— at least trade wise. | For the…
(2025-01-07). Saudi Arabia presses man to give up US citizenship over tweets. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia has forced a Florida retiree to try to renounce his American citizenship after jailing him over social media posts critical of the kingdom's crown prince, according to the man's son. | The retiree, 74-year-old Saad Almadi, is one of at least four dual Saudi-American nationals who accuse Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's The alleged tactic by a key strategic partner of…
(2025-01-07). Wrestlers get ready to rumble in Riyadh as Saudi wins WWE bout. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). French police arrest three Algerians over social media posts. newarab.com 
A police dragnet in France has swept up three Imad Ould Brahim, a 31-year-old video blogger known as Imad Tintin, reportedly urged his followers to "burn alive, kill and rape" in France and was taken into cus…
(2025-01-07). Iran executed over 30 women in 2024 amid punishment surge. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). Iraq approves Basra-Haditha pipeline amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The The pipeline, estimated to cost 5.97 trillion Iraqi dinars…
(2025-01-07). Sudan lifts force majeure on oil to Port Sudan. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). UN envoy arrives in Yemeni capital in bid to quell tensions. newarab.com 
(2025-01-07). US transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo to Oman. newarab.com 
The The transfer was the latest and biggest
(2025-01-07). Self immolation attempts by two youths as Pithampur protest gains momentum. ummid.com Following the transfer of abandoned Union Carbide pesticide factory's hazardous waste from Bhopal for incineration to Pithampur the whole city is on the boil.
(2025-01-07). Convictions in 2018 Kasganj Communal Riots. ummid.com Most of those arrested in the Kasganj Communal Riot Case appeared to be innocent Muslims who were detained arbitrarily by the police.
(2025-01-07). Eye pupil size helps understand memory function. ummid.com A team of researchers from Cornell University in the US in a new study found that the size of the eye pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories…
(2025-01-07). Bastar Journalist found murdered in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh. ummid.com New Year has brought sad news for the Indian media fraternity as a young scribe was found murdered in Bijapur locality of Chhattisgarh State on Friday January 03, 2025.
(2025-01-07). One Nation One Subscription — Steps to Join. ummid.com The Government of India has started online registration for One Nation One Subscription, popularly known as ONOS Scheme, through the official website onos.gov.in.
(2025-01-07). Saffron Policing at Hyderabad Book Fair. ummid.com The Saffron Policing at the Hyderabad Book Fair serves as a stark reminder of the growing intolerance toward intellectual freedom and pluralistic discourse in society.
(2025-01-07). UGC NET Dec 2024 Admit Card Released, Download Here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on UGC NET official website "ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in" the Admit Card, also called as Hall Ticket, of the UGC NET December 2024 to be held in January 2025.
(2025-01-07). Watch: The video that landed European tourists in Dubai Police net. ummid.com The European tourists, who have been at the centre of a massive outrage following a video showing them mocking a Muslim couple went viral, finally landed in Dubai Police net.
(2025-01-07). Budget 2025: Expectations of Real Estate Sector. ummid.com As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, to be announced in February 2025, the real estate sector is pinning high hopes on the Modi 3.0 regime.
(2025-01-07). In a first, female teachers surpass males in India. ummid.com For the first time in India, female teachers have surpassed their male counterparts in terms of numbers, according to the latest government data.
(2025-01-07). India registers first HMPV positive patient in Bengaluru. ummid.com An 8-month-old baby was found to be positive with HMPV in Bengaluru, making it the first such case in India.
(2025-01-07). Remembering Madhu Limaye On His Death Anniversary. ummid.com Madhu Limaye (1st May 1922-8th January 1995) was one of the most distinguished personalities of modern India who played a pivotal role in the freedom movement and later in the liberation of Goa from the Portuguese.
(2025-01-07). Toxic Waste Disposal Case: MP HC Defers Hearing to Feb 18. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh High Court has deferred the hearing on a petition challenging the state govt's decision to incinerate Union Carbide's hazardous waste in Pithampur.
(2025-01-07). Authorities confirm first human bird flu death in U.S. ummid.com The Health Authorities in the United States have confirmed the first bird flu death in the state of Louisiana.
(2025-01-07). GATE 2025 Admit Card Released, Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) on its official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
(2025-01-07). Trump wants Canada to be 51st state of U.S. ummid.com U.S. President Elect Donald Trump Monday January 6, 2025 reiterated his long-term suggestion of making Canada the 51st state of the United States.
(2025-01-07). Watch: Makkah Haram, Masjid Nabawi flooded after heavy rains. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Masjid Nabawi, The Prophet Mosque, in Madinah Munawwarah have been flooded after heavy rains last night.
(2025-01-07). 40 yrs after gas tragedy, 377 tonnes of UCC waste transferred out of Bhopal. ummid.com Despite repeated demands, it took 40 long years for the administration to remove the hazardous waste from the abandoned Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) pesticide factory for disposal…
(2025-01-07). Important Aspects of Change World Needs to Address. ummid.com While world discourse on various issues has increased as never before with the rapid spread of media, social media, research institutions and think-tanks, at the same time, it is disturbing to realize that the most important issues and tasks are getting increasingly neglected.
(2025-01-07). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish soon on the JEE Main official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the important exams starting on January 22, 2025.
(2025-01-07). Bamasaba students issue ultimatum to Inzu Ya Masaba. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | The Bamasaba National Students Association has given Inzu Ya Masaba an ultimatum of 10 days to resolve ongoing issues within the organization. The association leaders made these remarks on Monday during a press conference at Sky Hotel in Malukhu, Mbale City. Inzu Ya Masaba is currently embroiled in controversy …
(2025-01-07). Luwero stuck with sh740 million debt for road works after Ramathan Ggoobi declines to pay. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero District are grappling with a sh740 million debt related to road works after the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development rejected their request to settle the amount. The debt dates back to 2014, when the district contracted Busenvi Enterprises Limited for sh522 million to construct …
(2025-01-07). Norwegian PM raises concern over Musk's political influence. independent.co.ug 
OSLO | Xinhua | Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has expressed concern over the potential influence of billionaire Elon Musk on democratic processes, criticizing his involvement in the internal affairs of other nations. In an interview with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) on Monday, Store said, "I find it concerning that a man with …
(2025-01-07). Pader seeks agricultural lab to improve productivity. independent.co.ug 
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District is pushing to establish an Integrated Agricultural Laboratory as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. The facility would provide essential diagnostic services for pests, diseases, and soil health, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the region. The district has identified three potential sites that …
(2025-01-07). Pastor arrested after patient he tried to heal through prayer dies. independent.co.ug 
Pallisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A pastor of the Pentecostal Church has been arrested after a patient he withdrew from treatment, died as he prayed for miraculous healing for him. The incident occurred on Sunday when 36-year-old Sam Okoya, a resident of Cheele village, Oukoto Parish, Gogonyo Sub-County in Pallisa District, developed stomach complications and …
(2025-01-07). What you need to know about new digital number plates. independent.co.ug 
Owners or importers will be required to pay a total of 714,300 shillings for the digital registration plate, while replacing an old plate with a new one costs 150,000. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Monday, January 6, marked the rollout of the third phase of the Motor Vehicle Digital Registration Number Plates, targeting both …
(2025-01-07). Paul Mason's latest job exposes him as the shameless grifter he is. thecanary.co Under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the Labour Party, journalist Paul Mason managed to make it look like he was on the left. But with his support for Keir Starmer's hostile takeover of the party, he soon showed his true colours. And now, he has left absolutely no doubt about where he stands. Because as Declassified […] | By
(2025-01-07). Invasive lobular carcinoma: a silent killer the Labour government is failing to act upon. thecanary.co Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is the second most common type of breast cancer, representing up to 15% of all breast cancers cases, and is the sixth most prevalent cancer among women. This type of cancer may be hard to detect with a screening mammogram or ultrasound, as it spreads in straight lines rather than forming […] | By
(2025-01-07). 10 Reasons to Consider Studying in America. thecanary.co For UK citizens pondering their future education, studying in the United States can open doors to countless opportunities. While the idea of crossing the Atlantic for higher education might seem daunting, the benefits often outweigh the challenges. Here are ten reasons why applying to US colleges could be the right decision for you: 1. World-Class […] | By
(2025-01-07). 2025 is going to be a rough year for disabled people. We've got to be ready. thecanary.co The year has barely started but already disabled people are on our guard for more attacks. And we've got good right to be, too. In the last few months since the Labour Party came into power we've seen hatred for disabled people steadily rise. While it was definitely fueled by the last iteration of the […] | By
(2025-01-07). DWP staff bonuses topped £11 MILLION — just as it plunged countless people into poverty. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has come under fire once again. This time, it's around it giving civil servants bonuses of up to £14,000. However, the right-wing corporate media framing of the story isn't quite right — because it was disabled people who suffered at the expense of civil servants. It wasn't a […] | By
(2025-01-07). Now Elon Musk is sharing racist disinformation about a Green Party politician. thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from Muslim Greens on Mothin Ali, the so-called 'Hero of Harehills' who intervened during the 2024 riots there but was then subject to racism by the far-right, which also pushed disinformation that he was involved The billionaire class — like Elon Musk — will stop at nothing to […] | By
(2025-01-07). St John Ambulance issues stark warning over workplace health in 2025. thecanary.co England's leading first aid charity St John Ambulance has declared 2025 the year of holistic workplace health, warning that organisations must proactively address outdated approaches to first aid in the workplace to best protect their employees. St John Ambulance: first aid is not what it used to be As businesses reopen for the first full […] | By
(2025-01-07). As Woman Burned Alive on NYC Subway Car, Bystanders Watched. defenddemocracy.press Dec 24, 2024 New Yorkers have long been haunted by the story of Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bartender who was raped and stabbed outside her apartment building in Queens in 1964. The most harrowing part of the story came two weeks after the murder, when the New York Times published an article that claimed some …
(2025-01-07). The Lost Memos That Predicted This Era. levernews.com Who wrote a series of Nostradamus-like Wall Street memos predicting the era we now live in? Why are the president's emergency powers kept secret? How much are taxpayers paying to subsidize factory farms? What do AI data centers have to do with destroying your home's electrical appliances? When was America's first electric-vehicle era?The answers to these questions and more can be found below in today's edition of Sirota's Signals, a regular dose of must-read stories, missed nuggets, and worthwhile distractions from Lever founder David Sirota, exclusively for paid subscribers. THE PLUTONOMY MEMOS: As we welcome i…
(2025-01-07). A century after Hubble's discovery, our neighbor galaxies suggest a creator's mind. anabaptistworld.org When you look into the night sky, the naked eye can only make out 2,500 to 3,000 stars, five planets and maybe one to three galaxies, and that's assuming ideal atmospheric conditions and the right location. That has been enough in human history to dazzle us with the immensity and wonder of what we can …
(2025-01-07). How a Community Collaborative in Arkansas Is Pioneering Solutions to Long-Standing Social Problems. pressenza.com Sankofa Village Arkansas is building an "intentional community centering Black healing, liberation, and regeneration." | By Damon Orion | Redlining, exclusionary zoning, and predatory lending schemes have put prospective Black homeowners at a
(2025-01-07). Ex-MP who banned asylum seekers from attending constituency surgeries defects to Reform UK. leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Marco Longhi claimed he was putting "our people" first by refusing to help asylum seekers in his constituency…
(2025-01-07). Health Minister to assess flood-hit hospital. sanews.gov.za Health Minister to assess flood-hit hospital | Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will visit the General De La Rey Hospital in Lichtenburg on Tuesday to assess the extent of the damage to the hospital. | This follows reports of the flooding of three hospitals in the North West province. | The Minister will be accompanied by the provincial MEC for Health, Sello Lehari, and a technical team from the national head office, including engineers, to assess the damage and develop an intervention plan. | "In response to reports of the flooding of three hospitals in the North West province, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoa…
(2025-01-07). African Union Commission Summit on Agriculture Kicks off Thursday in Kampala. plusnews.ug 
The African Union Commission is organizing the Extraordinary Summit on…
(2025-01-07). Kenyan Lawyer Karua Granted Temporary Practicing Certificate to Represent Besigye. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Law Council has unanimously reversed its earlier decision and granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate. This decision allows Karua to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale in the General Court Martial today Monday. The council had previously denied Karua's application last month, citing incomplete documentation and political concerns. …
(2025-01-07). One Suspected Robber Killed in Nateete. plusnews.ug 
Police in Nateete have foiled a robbery attempt at two Fortebet betting companies, leading to the death of one suspect. The incident unfolded on January 6, 2025, when a group of armed men attempted to rob the establishments along Nateete Masaka Road. According to Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, the suspects, armed with …
(2025-01-07). Patient Dies During Prayer Session, Pastor Arrested. plusnews.ug 
A patient has died in a Pentecostal Church while receiving prayer, prompting police to take action and arrest the lead pastor and a senior church member. The incident occurred on Sunday when 36-year-old Sam Okoya, a resident of Cheele village, Oukoto Parish, Gogonyo Sub-County in Pallisa District, developed stomach complications and malaria. Okoya was initially …
(2025-01-07). Police Recovers 31 Stolen Vehicle Number Plates. plusnews.ug 
At least 31 motor vehicle number plates have been recovered in various parts of Kampala after the arrest of a suspected serial thief. The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) working with police in Kajjansi arrested Brian Mumbere following several complaints from drivers and car owners. Mumbere led police to areas of Zana, Bunamwaya, and Ngobe, …
(2025-01-07). Commotion at Military Court as Besigye Supporters are Turned Away. plusnews.ug 
Dozens of supporters of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is facing charges of illegal possession of ammunition and firearms, were chased away from the Court Martial premises on Tuesday. The supporters, donning blue and white t-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as "Free Besigye Now," "Freedom for All," "Abducted in Kenya," and images of Besigye and Abeid …
(2025-01-07). Sudan War: Prioritize Ending Conflict in New Year. plusnews.ug 
Sudan's war, by dint of sheer numbers displaced and hungry, is the world's most devastating. Some 12 million Sudanese — more than a third of the pre-war population — have fled their homes. More than half face acute food shortages, with parts of the Darfur region suffering famine. UN officials describe rates of sexual violence …
(2025-01-07). The BBC is Wrong, Individuals' Sacrifices Will Not Save a Planet That Doesn't Need Saving Anyway. wattsupwiththat.com Looking at how many of the most prominent and elite climate scolds actually live their lives as opposed to what they preach for others, one suspects that they will keep eating their meat heavy four star meals, filling their room-sized walk-in closets with expensive haute couture clothes and shoes seasonally. They will continue to drive powerful fossil fuel cars while keeping an electric vehicle as a backup status symbol to trot out at green virtue signaling publicity events, and take their private jets to luxurious locations around the world, while paying pet sitters to feed their pure bred "animal companions" th…
(2025-01-07). The Maldives: The Future of Climate Change. fpif.org A prime example of the existential risks posed by climate change is the Maldives, a republic of 1,192 coral islands dispersed around the Indian Ocean. The Maldives, which have an average height of only 1.5 meters above sea level, are particularly susceptible to catastrophic weather events and increasing sea levels. | Rising sea levels, projected to increase by up to one meter by the end of the century, could submerge significant portions of the country. Approximately 80 percent of the islands are less than one meter above mean sea level, leaving them at risk of being entirely submerged or rendered uninhabitable d…
(2025-01-07). Desarrolla vicecanciller amplia agenda de trabajo en Catar. cubadebate.cu Gerardo Peñalver Portal, viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, copresidió este martes en Catar la III Ronda de Consultas Políticas, como parte de una amplia agenda de trabajo que desarrolla en esa nación del Medio Oriente.
(2025-01-07). Matanzas: Caravana de la Libertad conecta generaciones. cubadebate.cu Nuevamente jóvenes destacados protagonizan la reedición de la Caravana de la Libertad, y en su tránsito por la provincia de Matanzas, el periplo se ratifica como simbólica tradición que conecta generaciones para honrar la memoria histórica.
(2025-01-07). Vórtice polar genera intensa ola de frío en sur de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Un vórtice polar generado por aire frío desde el àÅrtico trajo temperaturas bajo cero el martes al sur de Estados Unidos, amenazando con cubrir de nieve a partes de Texas y Oklahoma y contribuyendo a un corte de energía en la capital de Virginia que hizo al agua imposible de beber.
(2025-01-07). Conociendo a Reytel Oro, el César de Renacer. cubadebate.cu Casi al concluir la telenovela Renacer, aún hay personajes que nos mantienen a la expectativa, pues resulta difícil entenderlos. Uno de ellos, sin dudas, es César, cuyas actitudes y "características" nos han llegado a sorprender, pues así no suelen ser los cubanos de estos tiempos.
(2025-01-07). Nanociencia y nanotecnología: Centro de Estudios Avanzados, estratégico en el desarrollo científico y tecnológico de Cuba (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El CEA, en La Habana, es estratégico para el desarrollo científico nacional. Su director destaca la concepción de "plataforma abierta multidisciplinaria con tecnología de punta, en algunos casos tecnología que, por sus prestaciones, es única en el país, y laboratorios con potencialidades para desarrollar investigaciones que antiguamente requerían salir al extranjero por largos periodos de tiempo y que hoy podemos hacer en Cuba".
(2025-01-07). La clase empresarial entrega dinero a Trump, los sindicatos preparan planes de contraataque. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—El reciente titular del Wall Street Journal lo decía todo: "Los grandes nombres de Wall Street, que antes desconfiaban de Trump, ahora quieren entrar". Pero no es solo Wall Street el que ha llevado dinero de campaña al presidente electo republicano y delincuente convicto, Donald Trump. Son Elon Musk y Amazon. Es el multimillonario de …
(2025-01-07). Los multimillonarios se preparan para tomar el poder en Washington. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Una vez más, los medios corporativos, como lo hicieron durante la campaña electoral, no se están enfocando en los temas que son importantes para la clase trabajadora estadounidense. Mientras los multimillonarios se preparan para tomar el control directo del gobierno en Washington y usar ese control para darse enormes recortes de impuestos recortando la Seguridad …
(2025-01-07). Cubanos marchan contra el bloqueo estadounidense y la guerra híbrida. peoplesworld.org 
Cientos de miles de cubanos marcharon el 20 de diciembre por el emblemático Malecón de La Habana frente al Estrecho de la Florida. (Vea fotos y video aquí.) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel y el expresidente Raúl Castro encabezaron una protesta masiva contra los crecientes esfuerzos de Estados Unidos para empobrecer a los cubanos y derrocar …
(2025-01-07). Cecilia Sala, o della stupidità della narrazione occidentale. strategic-culture.su La propaganda occidentale fatta di distorsione e manipolazione ha un nuovo volto del mese: Cecilia Sala. Riflettori puntati, telecamere accese, ultima lettura al copione e… si comincia! | Segue nostro Fatti e… misfatti | àà uno schema già noto e perfettamente funzionante quello adottato nel caso di Cecilia Sala, all'anagrafe giornalista del mainstream italiano, arrivata in Iran il 13 dicembre con un visto giornalistico e arres…
(2025-01-07). La Habana acoge por segunda ocasión el Ballet Beyond Borders (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Por segunda ocasión desde La Habana abre sus puertas este martes y hasta el próximo 11 de enero el Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB), un espacio multicultural protagonizado por la danza. Las propuestas de BBB Havbana 2025 se desarrollarán en tres espacios fundamentales: la sede de Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, Malecón ART 255 y el Teatro Nacional.
(2025-01-07). Veteranos de Cuba y EEUU jugarán en el Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu Veteranos de Cuba y Estados Unidos sostendrán dos partidos amistosos de béisbol en el capitalino estadio Latinoamericano, anunció este martes la Federación Cubana de este deporte. Para el próximo sábado 11 y domingo 12 de enero a las 10: 00 a.m. están pactados los desafíos sobre la grama del mítico estadio.