(2025-01-15). Finally Seeing Movement Toward A Gaza Ceasefire As Biden Moves Out Of The Way. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It looks like we're closer to a Gaza ceasefire deal than ever before. There are still a lot of things that could go wrong at numerous steps along the way, but it's something, which is more than we've seen for the last 15 months. | As Antiwar's Dave Decamp
(2025-01-15). How U.S. Media Hide Truths About the Gaza War. counterpunch.org 
A few days before the end of 2024, the independent magazine +972 reported that "Israeli army forces stormed the Kamal Adwan Hospital compound in Beit Lahiya, culminating a nearly week-long siege of the last functioning hospital in northern Gaza." While fire spread through the hospital, its staff issued a statement saying that "surgical departments, laboratory, maintenance, and emergency
(2025-01-15). Handshake Choices Obviously Not Syria's Priority. ummid.com Whatever Western media may have you believe, the Syrian leadership's handshake choices will not determine the country's future.
(2025-01-15). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-15). Poland Sends Wrong Signal on Global Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest the Polish government's decision on allowing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attend the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz liberation, January 10, 2025. | © 2025 Jaap Arriens/Sipa USA via AP Photo…
(2025-01-15). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). 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, (…) | – |
middleeasteye.net (2025-01-15). War on Gaza: What will happen after the bombs fall silent? Alongside its battle against Hamas, Israel has fought for more than a year to displace the Palestinian people from Gaza – but it has failed in that goal. Targeting hospitals, schools, universities, homes, water supplies, medical staff and journalists, Israel has fought against the very means of life in Gaza. But to this day, the Palestinian people are still there. | | This is an ideological, strategic and moral failure on the part of Israel. The right-wing religious and nationalist Zionist project has failed to transform Gaza into "a land without a people".
(2025-01-15). Bolivian President Highlights Cuba's Exclusion from Unilateral List. plenglish.com "Reason, truth and justice have prevailed. The United States government has removed Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, in which it was included unilaterally, arbitrarily and infamously in 2021," the dignitary said on his X account. | He added that this action is not only a recognition of the sovereignty and the persistent struggle of the Cuban people, but also marks an important step to advance "in the urgent elimination of the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed for more than six decades by the United States on the brave Cuban people." | He recalled that this demand has been ap…
(2025-01-15). Growing danger of illicit money. independent.co.ug 
Why CSOs are warning of looming crisis in EAC and SADC ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Civil society organisations have warned governments in the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act fast to tackle the growing menace of illicit financial flows in the two regional economic blocs. According to the CSOs, recent …
(2025-01-15). Criminal silence of the world as Israel destroys Gaza. ummid.com One wonders if the world had paid even the slightest attention to Gaza and the cries of people trapped behind walls, barbed wire, and electric fences, whether the current war and genocide could have been avoided.
(2025-01-15). Protesters At J.P. Morgan Healthcare Investors Meeting Demand An End Of Profiting From Healthcare. indybay.org Healthcare workers, patients and workers rallied and protested the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Investors conference held in San Francisco on January 13, 2025 and demanded the end of private control of healthcare in the United States. They also had music on healthcare and speakers about the war and genocide in Gaza paid for the the US while people in the US can't get healthcare.
(2025-01-15). HRF Demands Immediate Arrest of Major General Ghassan Alian in Rome. indybay.org Major General Ghassan Alian, Head of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), is currently in Rome, Italy. The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed cases with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Italian authorities, urging his immediate arrest for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. Alian, who publicly referred to Palestinians in Gaza as "human animals," has no immunity from prosecution. Time is of the essence to ensure accountability for his actions.
(2025-01-15). Philadelphia: Chinatown celebrates stopping 76 Place. workers.org 
Philadelphia After an over two-year struggle to stop construction of a basketball arena that threatened the destruction of Philadelphia's historic Chinatown and a contentious 12-to-5 City Council vote approving the plan on Dec. 19, just a few weeks later on Jan. 12 Philadelphia 76ers' team owners suddenly announced that their . . . |
(2025-01-15). At baton-passing ceremony, Biden and Trump's national security advisors laud work toward looming Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Mike Waltz, who will replace him next week, spoke about the state of U.S. foreign policy at the end of one administration and where the incoming National Security Advisor envisions it going from here…
(2025-01-15). Families of hostages killed in Gaza: 'We're a warning that the worst of all can happen'. haaretz.com For the families of hostages whose fate is already known, the deal with Hamas comes too late. 'This deal is the same deal that there was a year ago, but the person I was waiting for is dead'…
(2025-01-15). 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.
| The Deuteronomic (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-15). US calls for post-conflict vision as Gaza ceasefire nears. aljazeera.com Hamas has recruited nearly as many fighters as it has lost amid Israel's war on Gaza, US official says.
(2025-01-15). Israeli Drone Strike Kills Six Palestinians in the Jenin Refugee Camp. imemc.org 
Israeli forces assassinated six Palestinians, including a child, on Tuesday, after a drone strike targeted a group of citizens in the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern occupied West Bank. | The Palestinian Health Ministry announced that six Palestinians were killed and three others were injured as a result of the Israeli airstrike; the Ministry reported that four slain citizens arrived at the Jenin Governmental Hospital, while two others arrived at the Ibn Sina Hospital in Jenin. | The Ministry…
(2025-01-15). Bulldozers and Bombs in One Accord. counterpunch.org 
Bulldozers, those agile, yellow caterpillar-track hoes, we watch transforming towns, farms, deserts and suburbs worldwide. But how many of us have seen an Israeli bulldozer at work? Many Palestinians for certain, as they rush this way and that to grab furnishings, documents and clothes from their homes before these redoubtable machines demolish their dwellings.
(2025-01-15). Six killed in Israeli drone attack on occupied West Bank's Jenin camp. aljazeera.com An Israeli military drone reportedly fired three missiles at a group of people in the Jenin refugee camp.
(2025-01-15). Six Palestinians killed by Israeli drone attack on Jenin camp. aljazeera.com At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone attack on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-15). U.S. House passes bill to sanction ICC, Poland announces protection for Netanyahu. ummid.com In another move confirming the complicity of the U.S. and its allies in the Israeli war crimes, the U.S. Congress passed a Bill seeking sanctions against the International Criminal Court while Poland says there is no bar for Netanyahu from visiting the country despite ICC warrant.
(2025-01-15). Report: Gaza cease-fire deal reached, announcement delayed over implementation questions. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Cease-fire talks are ongoing, no response received from Hamas to latest draft, Israeli source says ‚ñ GAZA: Palestinian Islamic Jihad sent a delegation to Doha to participate in finalizing Gaza deal details ‚ñ WEST BANK: Two IDF soldiers seriously wounded by explosive device near Jenin…
(2025-01-15). Venezuela's National Assembly & Political Parties Propose 2025 Electoral Schedule. orinocotribune.com All political parties with representation before the National Electoral Council and opposition governors were invited to participate in this dialogue table | On Tuesday, deputies to the National Assembly held a meeting with representatives of country's various political parties before the National Electoral Council to discuss the electoral schedule for the year 2025. | Venezuela will hold at least nine elections this year, noted the president of the National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez. | There will be votes for the renewal of almost all the elected positions in the country, since their terms have expired or are ab…
(2025-01-15). Voters spoilt for choice: Peter Albanese or Anthony Dutton. onlineopinion.com.au Regardless of the 2025 election, voters get duopoly dinner: environmental and energy sellout, regressive education, unfair taxation, mega migration, housing hunger games.
(2025-01-15). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-15). Long wait for hostage deal raises Israeli concerns over last-minute Hamas pressure. haaretz.com Conditions are seemingly ripe for Hamas to agree to a deal, with the support of the group's overseas leadership. But concerns are arising regarding Mohammed Sinwar, who may have spotted an opportunity to put more pressure on Israel…
(2025-01-15). Daimler Truck Detroit Axle workers: Vote "yes" to strike! Build rank-and-file committee to fight for an immediate $10 per hour raise, cost of living, no more tiers. wsws.org To win their demands Detroit Axle workers must take the fight into their own hands by building a rank-and-file committee.
(2025-01-15). Retaliation rages: Yemeni missile strikes Israeli war ministry in Tel Aviv; over a dozen injured. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the premises of the Israeli ministry of military affairs in Tel Aviv.
(2025-01-15). Israel kills over 50 Palestinians in Gaza in single day: Civil Defense. presstv.ir Gaza's Civil Defense says more than 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours.
(2025-01-15). The veracity of Turkish support for Palestine. presstv.ir Turkey has colluded with Israel to carve up Syria, as well as having collaborated with Tel Aviv in perpetrating the Gaza genocide.
(2025-01-15). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-15). 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.
(2025-01-15). Cuba files declaration to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at ICJ. presstv.ir The UN's top court says Cuba has officially declared its intention to join South Africa's case against Israel at the tribunal.
(2025-01-15). Israeli media: Trump promises Netanyahu to violate nascent Gaza truce. presstv.ir Trump has promised to allow Netanyahu to resume the war in Gaza after signing the ceasefire deal with Hamas, Ynetnews says.
(2025-01-15). US lawmakers demand answers from Biden on Israeli killing of Turkish-American activist. presstv.ir Nine US lawmakers have demanded answers from the outgoing Biden administration over the killing of an American-Turkish activist by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
(2025-01-15). Israel kills female Palestinian journalist based in Gaza's Indonesian Hospital. presstv.ir A female Palestinian journalist who reported from Indonesian Hospital has been killed in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-15). Palestinian mothers teach us that we must all resist & organise. newarab.com 
We are now well past a year into Israel's genocide in Gaza, the horrors of which have certainly not ended since we entered 2025. The mass killing of Palestinians has been televised for the whole world to consume right from the start. | The new year always forces us to reflect, and for me, having become a mother amidst the
(2025-01-15). Makeshift mud homes become a fragile refuge for Gaza's displaced. newarab.com 
In the aftermath of a relentless onslaught by Israeli forces, families from the northern Gaza Strip find themselves adapting to an arduous existence in makeshift mud homes, an alternative deemed "less tormenting than tents" but still fraught with challenges. | As violence subsides and as a
(2025-01-15). Israel refuses release of Yahya Sinwar body as part of Gaza deal. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). UK: London Chabad warned over fundraiser for Israeli soldier. newarab.com 
The UK Charity Commission has issued an official warning to According to the regulator of charities in England and Wales, the activity violated UK law, which prohibits charities from
(2025-01-15). UN lays groundwork for Gaza ceasefire aid surge. newarab.com The United Nations said on Tuesday it was busy preparing to expand Negotiators in Qatar are hammering out final details of a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in
(2025-01-15). Released from Israeli prison, Palestinian Doctor returns to hospital. ummid.com In a show of unmatched grit, Palestinian Doctor Mahmoud Abu Shehada returned to hospital the same day he was released from the Israeli Jail following a court order.
(2025-01-15). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict. america.cgtn.com 
After more than 15 months of death and destruction in Gaza there is new hope that Israel and Hamas are about to reach a ceasefire deal and release of hostages. Qatar and Egypt are the lead mediators in the talks and they have been exchanging messages between the sides. | Joining the discussion: |
(2025-01-15). Israeli radio: Emerging Gaza ceasefire deal 'complete failure' for regime. presstv.ir The chairman of the Israeli Gevurah Forum has described a potential Gaza ceasefire as "a complete failure" for the Zionist entity.
(2025-01-15). Qatar says Gaza ceasefire deal at final stage. presstv.ir Qatar says Hamas and Israel are at their "closest point" to agree on a ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-15). Israel kills 204th journalist in Gaza since October 2023. presstv.ir Israel has killed another Palestinian journalist in the besieged Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll to at least 204 since October 2023.
(2025-01-15). Yemeni drones hit targets in Israel-occupied Yaffa. presstv.ir The Yemeni army has carried out more anti-Israel operations in support of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and in response to the regime's aggression against the Arab country.
(2025-01-15). Inside Israel's torture camps. indybay.org Testimonies from prisoners and lawyers gives glimpse into horrific reality for thousands of Palestinians held hostage by Israel…
(2025-01-15). Araghchi: Iran never left negotiation table as its nuclear program 'peaceful'. presstv.ir Iran asserts that it has never acted as the party to leave the negotiation table due to its confidence in the peaceful nature of its nuclear energy program.
(2025-01-15). AUKUS: Flawed and Sinking. counterpunch.org 
A stillborn agreement treated as thrivingly alive; an understanding celebrated as consensual and equal. The AUKUS security arrangement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, envisaging the transfer and building of nuclear-powered submarines to the Royal Australian Navy, continues operating in haphazard fashion. So far, the stream has flown away from Australia and into the
(2025-01-15). Trump: Los Angeles wildfire damages 'greater' than nuclear attack. presstv.ir Trump says wildfires in Los Angeles have caused more destruction than a nuclear impact, anticipating a rising death toll.
(2025-01-15). Iran says sanctions removal talks with E3 'constructive'; dialogue 'to continue'. presstv.ir An Iranian deputy FM describes as "constructive" the latest talks held with the E3 on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
(2025-01-15). Recent strikes revive Dr. King's legacy. workers.org 
What do you give the person who has everything? Well, if you're an Amazon or Starbucks worker and that person is the CEO, there's only one answer. Give the boss a strike! Amazon strike, JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island, New York, December 23, 2024. (WW photo) The Rev. Dr. Martin . . . |
(2025-01-15). El legado de M.L. King y las recientes huelgas. workers.org øQué le regalas a la persona que lo tiene todo? Huelga de Amazon, almacén JFK8 en Staten Island, Nueva York, 23 de diciembre de 2024. (MO foto Bueno, si eres un trabajador de Amazon o Starbucks y esa persona es el director general, sólo hay una respuesta. °Dale al jefe . . . |
(2025-01-15). Gaza ceasefire 'close' as US, Egypt focus on 'coming hours'. newarab.com 
Negotiators were near to hammering out the final details of a More than eight hours of talks in Doha had fuelled optimism. Officials from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the US as well as
(2025-01-15). Gaza ceasefire talks in 'final round', US lays out post-war plan. newarab.com 
Qatar said negotiations for a "We do believe that we are at the final stages, certainly we are hopeful that this would lead very soon to an agreement," Ansari said, adding "until…
(2025-01-15). Rafah crossing prepares to reopen as Gaza ceasefire nears. newarab.com 
Preparations are underway for the The arrangements have already started to allow for the entry of aid as soon as a ceasefire deal is announced, the report said, adding that humanitarian aid and fuel…
(2025-01-15). ICJ President Nawaf Salam resigns to become Lebanon's PM. independent.co.ug 
THE HAGUE | Xinhua | The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced on Tuesday that its president, judge Nawaf Salam, has resigned following his appointment as Lebanon's prime minister. Salam, who assumed the ICJ presidency in 2024, officially stepped down as a member of the court effective immediately, the ICJ stated in a press …
(2025-01-15). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-15). Calls to prosecute Lebanon ex-PM Mikati over poet's extradition. newarab.com 
Activists have called for former Campaigners are urging that Mikati be held legally accountable for his decision, citing the potential risk to al-Qaradawi's life while in detention in the UAE, a country known for its record of torture, ill-treatmen…
(2025-01-15). Macron to visit Lebanon on Friday following PM appointment. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). Nawaf Salam pledges to work 'immediately' to build 'new Lebanon'. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-15). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-15). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-15). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? 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.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-15). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-15). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-15). Iran Open to Dialogue with Trump Admin: Pezeshkian. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Expressing Iran's readiness for dialogue with the second Trump administration, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian lashed out at the US government for breaching its commitments in the past and seeking to topple the Iranian government.
(2025-01-15). Indonesia develops domestic production of medicines to improve health care sustainability. tvbrics.com 
In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health is advocating for the local production of 22 key drug raw materials…
(2025-01-15). Iran leads Middle East in medical ethics research. tvbrics.com 
The Ministry of Health praised the dedication of medical professionals and their commitment to ethical practices and patient welfare…
(2025-01-15). Russia and Vietnam approve cooperation plan for the period until 2030. tvbrics.com Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said the countries intend to increase bilateral trade to US$15 billion by this year…
(2025-01-15). South Africa hosts technical G20 Framework Working Group meeting under its Presidency. tvbrics.com 
This meeting is the first of four FWG sessions planned for 2025…
(2025-01-15). TikTok users in US flock to 'China's Instagram' ahead of ban. aljazeera.com Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits.
(2025-01-15). US watchdog sues Elon Musk over late disclosure of Twitter stake. aljazeera.com US Securities and Exchange Commission says Musk's failure to disclose stake allowed him to underpay $150m for shares.
(2025-01-15). Australia warns of 'strongest possible action' if citizen killed in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says gov't working to verify report that volunteer fight was killed by Russian forces.
(2025-01-15). India's disappearing camels: How a law to save them is wiping them out. aljazeera.com As global camel population rises, it's on drastic decline in India. Experts say law passed in Rajasthan is main reason.
(2025-01-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,056. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,056th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-15). South Korea's President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt. aljazeera.com Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol's home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.
(2025-01-15). Olympic champion Zheng ousted as Australian Open 2025 delivers first shock. aljazeera.com Zheng exits after second round loss to unseeded Siegemund as former champions Sabalenka and Osaka battle through.
(2025-01-15). Japan's tourist arrivals hit all-time high as weak currency draws masses. aljazeera.com Asian country welcomed record 36.8 million visitors in 2024, tourism agency says.
(2025-01-15). LA construction crew on self-appointed mission to clean up fire debris. aljazeera.com After fighting blazes, local contractor and his team stay behind to clean up Pacific Palisades streets.
(2025-01-15). LA wildfires day 9: What's the latest, who are victims and what's next? aljazeera.com Fires continue to blaze across California, prompting authorities to issue a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday.
(2025-01-15). Russian attacks force power cuts in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy grid.
(2025-01-15). WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania. aljazeera.com Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.
(2025-01-15). Tunisia's revolution 14 years on: 'The emperor has no clothes'. aljazeera.com The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon of hope for struggling Arabs.
(2025-01-15). ALBA-TCP celebrates Cuba's exclusion from the US list. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) today celebrated the exclusion of Cuba from the US list of states that supposedly sponsor terrorism, on which it should never have been.
(2025-01-15). BREAKING: President arrested at state house. independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in presidential residence Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his short-lived martial law imposition. A joint investigation unit, composed of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI) and the defense …
(2025-01-15). Outgoing Biden administration announces sweeping AI controls. wsws.org Directed against China, but encompassing a range of many other countries as well, the new regulations have brought forth strident opposition from US high-tech companies.
(2025-01-15). Indonesia and Japan pledge to deepen military ties. wsws.org The Japanese prime minister visited Indonesia and Malaysia, as part of efforts to integrate the Southeast Asian nations into Tokyo's preparations for a catastrophic US-led war against China.
(2025-01-15). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-15). Politics Makes People — Including Supreme Court Justices — Stupid. counterpunch.org 
On January 10, US president-elect Donald Trump officially became a convicted felon as New York judge Juan Merchan sentenced him on 34 counts of falsifying business records to disguise "hush money" payments to porn star Stormy Daniels as legal expenses. The sentencing followed a 5-4 Supreme Court rejection of Trump's request that it intervene to
(2025-01-15). Don't Appear Weak! counterpunch.org 
"Since his death, Jimmy Carter has been lauded for brokering the Camp David Accords and for his post-White House mission to help the poor and battle disease. But glossed over amid all the tributes is the burdensome legacy that Mr. Carter left for his Democratic Party: a presidency long caricatured as a symbol of ineffectiveness
(2025-01-15). Guide to Preserving Sacred Land Near You. counterpunch.org 
Anthropogenic climate change and biodiversity loss are the most pressing issues for our planet. Carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere continue to rise due to the burning of fossil fuels and land use change, with the latter occurring primarily in the form of animal agriculture and growing crops to feed livestock. Biodiversity loss is greatly enhanced by
(2025-01-15). Climate Fires and Anger as Fierce as the Santa Anna Winds. counterpunch.org 
Berkeley Earth, a non-profit climate change organization, concluded that climate chaos was at its worst in the last decade. Its Global Temperature Report for 2024 said that "2024 was the warmest year on Earth since 1850, exceeding the previous record just set in 2023 by a clear and definitive margin. This period, since 1850, is
(2025-01-15). What Has Happened to Our Grand Experiment, the Internet? counterpunch.org 
By virtue of luck or just being in the right place at the right time, I was the first journalist to report on the advent of the public internet. In the early 1990s, I was editor-in-chief of a trade magazine called Telecommunications. Vinton Cerf, widely considered to be "father of the internet," was on our editorial
(2025-01-15). Letter From London: Bully for You. counterpunch.org My first ever fight was with a bully of sorts. I was seven years old. His was a case of cruelty over animals rather than humans. The fight took place in woods close to my grandmother's house in Scotland, where we lived in the winter, in a small lone fortress-like building, a dovecot or home
(2025-01-15). Gianforte's Lawsuit Against Yellowstone is a Crybaby Move. counterpunch.org 
Let's be clear: Gianforte's lawsuit doesn't represent Montanans, but rather Montana livestock interests. The vast majority of Montanans want wild, migratory buffalo restored in our state. The brucellosis boogey-man argument is old and is full of holes. The disease was brought to North America through invasive cattle. Brucellosis entered the Yellowstone buffalo herds by erroneous
(2025-01-15). COVID surge underway in Bolivia and Peru. wsws.org The new surge, in countries with the world's highest death rates from COVID-19, shows the continuing threat posed by the deadly virus.
(2025-01-15). UK Covid Inquiry begins to hear evidence on vaccines. expose-news.com Module 4 of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, focusing on the development of Covid-19 vaccines and the implementation of the vaccine rollout programme across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, is finally taking …
(2025-01-15). Biden Administration To Remove Cuba From 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' List. news.antiwar.com The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it will remove Cuba from the "state sponsor of terrorism" list, a move that will likely be reversed by the incoming Trump administration. According to US officials, the move is the result of a deal brokered by the Catholic Church that will see Cuba release political prisoners. Cuban President …
(2025-01-15). Palestinian allies, labour unions protest US healthcare investment conference. indybay.org
(2025-01-15). Healthcare Profiteers Encounter Protest at "Investors" Gathering. indybay.org Activists deliver message that "healthcare is for people, not for profits."
(2025-01-15). Just nature of Cuba's penal and penitentiary systems underscored. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that the decision to release 553 people who were serving sentences was made as part of the just and humanitarian nature of the country's penal and penitentiary systems.
(2025-01-15). Iran Navy to receive 'unique' indigenous Zagros combat destroyer. presstv.ir The Iranian Navy chief says Zagros, a "unique" domestically-developed destroyer, is set to join the force.
(2025-01-15). HUD Secretary? Senator Elizabeth Warren's letter to Scott Turner before nomination hearing. indybay.org If Scott Turner Becomes The Next HUD Secretary, It May Result In A Lot More Homelessness and Unhoused People On The Streets!
(2025-01-15). Ex Honduran president celebrates Cuba exclusion of US terrorist list. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya (2006-2009) today praised the decision of the United States Government to exclude Cuba from its unilateral list of countries sponsoring terrorism. | "The people of Cuba should never have been on that list of terrorist countries; it has been an infamy of the United States Government," said the general coordinator of the ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) in X. | Zelaya recognized the gesture and the will of the outgoing North American president, Joe Biden, to remove the Caribbean nation from that list. Excellent news, Viva Cuba,…
(2025-01-15). Venezuela Reduces Number of Diplomats in Netherlands, France, and Italy. orinocotribune.com
(2025-01-15). Former Colombian president calls for a military invasion of Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org On January 11, former Colombian president and far-right leader àÅlvaro Uribe Vélez, met with several Colombian and Venezuelan sympathizers in the city of Cúcuta, located on the border with Venezuela. | In the aftermath of the far-right Venezuelan opposition's
(2025-01-15). Bolivian president praises Cuba's removal from US unilateral list. plenglish.com La Paz, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce praised Cuba's removal from the list created unilaterally by the Government of the United States of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.
(2025-01-15). Colombian Government welcomes Cuba's removal from US terrorist list. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian Government welcomed the decision by the Government of the United States to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, and thanked the Caribbean island for its efforts to achieve peace in Colombia.
(2025-01-15). 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.
(2025-01-15). Russia e Serbia: la relazione speciale sotto attacco. strategic-culture.su Le relazioni bilaterali tra la Repubblica di Serbia e la Federazione Russa si basano su un partenariato strategico fondato su un profondo sentimento reciproco di amicizia, una storia secolare di relazioni e una tradizione di vicinanza linguistica, spirituale e culturale di popoli fratelli. La dinamica dei contatti al più alto livello tra i funzionari dei due Paesi è da sempre intensa. Recentemente, tuttavia, questa relazione è stata attaccata dall'esterno.
(2025-01-15). India Courts Taliban 2.0. ummid.com The pragmatic Indian move to court Taliban 2.0 has sent ripples in the region, particularly in Pakistan, their common foe.
(2025-01-15). Community Demands Justice for Allison Lussier Amid Ongoing Investigation. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-01-15). Australia: Hundreds of public hospital psychiatrists resign to demand increased staffing and decent wages. wsws.org The mass resignations are another expression of the rising opposition of health and other state sector workers to the Labor's pay caps and its ongoing attacks on public health.
(2025-01-15). Southern California wildfires continue to burn as high wind warning takes effect. wsws.org The scope of the destruction has surpassed any natural disaster in recent US history, including Hurricane Katrina, with Accuweather currently projecting up to $275 billion in damage and economic losses.
(2025-01-15). Experts say the LA fires are a warning for Australia. wsws.org In Australia, as in California, governments are engaged in criminal neglect, refusing to adequately prepare for increasingly dangerous fire seasons spurred by global climate change.
(2025-01-15). Biden boasts that he increased American "military power" wsws.org In his final foreign policy speech as president, President Joe Biden summed up what he hoped to be the legacy of his administration. He boasted that he "increased America's power in every dimension," while "our adversaries and competitors are weaker."
(2025-01-15). Impact Plastics sent fast food gift cards to grieving families while denying wrongdoing in the deaths of six employees during Hurricane Helene. wsws.org Instead of accepting responsibility for their role in the tragedy, the Erwin, Tennessee company sent $100 gift cards in December.
(2025-01-15). Empowering public service through Open Distance eLearning. sanews.gov.za Empowering public service through Open Distance eLearning | By Fran Greyling | The need for continuous professional development is more important than ever. With the increasing demand for flexible, cost-effective, and scalable learning opportunities, Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) has emerged as a transformative solution. | One institution leading the charge in this space is the National School of Government (NSG), offering a suite of 20 ODeL courses tailored for public servants. These courses are carefully curated to address the evolving learning and development needs of public sector employees and are expanded…
(2025-01-15). Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign | Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) are expected to embark on a School Readiness Campaign starting on Wednesday, 15 January. | | The campaign — which includes visits to several schools across the province — will continue until mid-February. | | "This campaign reflects [the] GPL's commitment to ensuring that schools across the province are fully equipped to receive learners and provide quality education as the new academic year begins," the GPL said in a statement. | | The oversight campaign will be spearheaded by GPL Speaker Morak…
(2025-01-15). President Ramaphosa chairs first Presidential Economic Advisory Council meeting. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa chairs first Presidential Economic Advisory Council meeting | President Cyril Ramaphosa has chaired the first meeting of the newly appointed Presidential Economic Advisory Council for the seventh administration. | The meeting was held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Tuesday. | "The Presidential Economic Advisory Council will play an important role in providing independent advice as we seek to ensure that our economic policy is informed by sound evidence, by innovation, and by a diversity of views and opinions," the President said. | A statement by the Presidency said the President welcome…
(2025-01-15). Why the draft 'foreign interference' bill is so dangerous for Aotearoa. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Maire Leadbeater Aotearoa New Zealand's coalition government has introduced a bill to criminalise "improper conduct for or on behalf of a foreign power" or foreign interference that echoes earlier Cold War times, and could capture critics of New Zealand's foreign and defence policy, especially if they liaise with a "foreign country". It is…
(2025-01-15). Shutting down debate on abortion is a concern for us all. onlineopinion.com.au This means that the Queensland parliament cannot discuss, ask questions, make representations, draft amendments or even accept citizens' petitions expressing concerns about its own legislation on abortion.
(2025-01-15). Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands 'corrections'. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-15). CPJ to release annual report of journalists imprisoned globally. cpj.org
(2025-01-15). Vanuatu election: Preparation almost complete for snap ballot. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor in Port Vila The electoral commission in Vanuatu is trying its best to clear up some confusion with the voting process for tomorrow's snap election. Principal Electoral Officer Guilain Malessas said this is due to the tight turnaround to deliver this election after Parliament was dissolved last year. The…
(2025-01-15). 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.
(2025-01-15). 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.
(2025-01-15). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-15). US budget deficit surges to record $711 billion. presstv.ir The latest data released by the US Treasury Department indicate that the country's budget deficit has widened to a new record in the October to December period.
(2025-01-15). South Korean President Yoon arrested over failed martial law bid. presstv.ir South Korea's authorities have arrested the country's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his last month's failed martial law declaration.
(2025-01-15). California Fire: Most Dangerous Day Yet- 'Hurricane' Wind, No Electricity, 'Next 24 Hrs…' LA Warning. hindustantimes.com Residents in Los Angeles brace for more fire evacuation amid warning of new "dangerous weather situation." Strong, gusty winds of 75 mph triggered fresh evacuation orders on January 15. About 88,000 people in Los Angeles County were under evacuation orders, with another 84,800 under evacuation warnings due to wildfires. Officials said the death toll has risen to at least 25, and more than 12,000 structures had been destroyed. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-01-15). How Sudanese expats mobilised to support their war-torn homeland. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). Iraqi PM in London to launch 'new era' of ties. newarab.com 
The Iraqi prime minister's trip to London, during which he will also meet King Charles III, comes more than 20 years a…
(2025-01-15). Iraq's parliament extends electoral commission term for 2 years. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). Sudan rescuers say more than 120 killed by shelling near capital. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). TikTok seeks to reassure US employees ahead 19 Jan ban deadline. newarab.com The hugely popular "I cannot emphasize enough that your wellbeing is a top priority and so most i…
(2025-01-15). UK to sign critical minerals partnership with Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). CBSE CTET Dec 2024 Result Announced: Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the result of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) held in the month of December 2024.
(2025-01-15). Henley Passport Index 2025: India Slips Further Down. ummid.com India is down three points to its passport ranking in 2024 whereas Singapore retained the most powerful passport status in the world for the 3rd consecutive year, according to the Henley Passport Ranking 2025 released today.
(2025-01-15). Idli Sambhar rocks GATE 2025 ahead of exams. ummid.com In a bizarre incident, Idli, Sambhar and Chatni — popular South Indian dish, rocked GATE 2025 Thursday January 09, 2025 barely twenty days before the important engineering entrance exam.
(2025-01-15). MHT CET 2025 (PCB and PCM) dates revised. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the dates of MHT CET 2025 (PCM and PCB both) and other Entrance Tests to be held for the academic year 2025-26.
(2025-01-15). SSC CGL Tier II Exam 2024 City List Out, Admit Card on Jan 14. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has published on its official website 'ssc.gov.in', the Exam City details for the SSC CGL Tier II exams to be held later this year.
(2025-01-15). 3,676 pilgrims in 2025 Hajj 2nd waiting list asked to deposit advanced amount. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India Friday January 10, 2025 released the second waiting list for Hajj 2025 and asked 3,676 pilgrims to deposit Advanced Haj Amount latest by January 25, 2025.
(2025-01-15). Chaos, panic as new fire wave grips more Los Angeles areas. ummid.com A new wave of fire Thursday January 09, 2025 engulfed the West Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles, rapidly consuming over 900 acres within hours.
(2025-01-15). 04 Muslims in 119th U.S. Congress. ummid.com There are only 04 Muslims in the Christian dominated newly elected U.S. Congress or House of Representatives which opened its 119th session on January 03, 2025.
(2025-01-15). JEE Main 2025 City Intimation Slip Published. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on the official website JEE Main 2025 'Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City'.
(2025-01-15). 'Undivided India' to mark IMD 150th anniversary. ummid.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) turns 150 on January 15, 2025, and to celebrate the occasion it is organising an event or seminar titled "Undivided India" in New Delhi.
(2025-01-15). GST is of the rich, by the rich and for the rich: TS Singhdeo. ummid.com India's GST (Goods and Services Tax), system is disproportionately benefiting the wealthy while burdening the middle and lower-income groups, says TS Singhdeo, former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-15). Hindu Nationalism versus Dr Ambedkar. ummid.com The BJP's anxiety to prove that Dr Ambedkar was part of Hindutva politics is a pure concoction.
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-15). U.S. President-elect Trump sentenced in porn star hush-money case. ummid.com A New York Court Friday January 10, 2025 sentenced U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the porn star hush-money payment case but spared him a jail term or penalty owing to his current status.
(2025-01-15). 2024 warmest year on record: NASA scientists. ummid.com The scientists at the American space agency, NASA, based on an analysis confirmed that Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record.
(2025-01-15). Fact Check: No, Maharashtra Govt has not removed 'Momin' from OBC list. ummid.com The Fact Check analysis of a Malegaon based Urdu daily 'Shamnama' report dated Saturday January 11, 2025 claiming that the Government of Maharashtra has removed 'Momin' from its list of Other Backward Classes (OBC) is found to be fake, false and misleading.
(2025-01-15). Intel Core Ultra 200V Series Processors Unpacked – What's New. ummid.com Tech giant Intel launched Intel Core Ultra 200V Series mobile processors at CES 2025 that ended on January 11, 2025 at Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States.
(2025-01-15). Latest study explores Venus's atmospheric evolution. ummid.com Exploring atmospheric evolution of Venus, a new study has examined a critical transition in the tectonic activity of Earth's sister planet, revealing how this shift fundamentally reshaped its atmosphere.
(2025-01-15). Los Angeles Fire: Death toll 16, inferno yet to be brought under control. ummid.com Death toll in the wildfire which erupted in Los Angeles and neighborhood Tuesday is now 16 even as the massive fire that had left hundreds of thousands displaced is yet to be brought under control.
(2025-01-15). Himachal TET Nov 2024 Result Out – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released on its website hpbose.org today the Result of the candidates who appeared in the Himachal Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET 2024) held in November.
(2025-01-15). Uganda's economic outlook to remain positive in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Private sector investment and strategic policies set to drive economic expansion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic growth is poised for a notable upturn in 2025, supported by robust performance across key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and information and communication technology (ICT). This growth is expected to be further reinforced …
(2025-01-15). Museveni grants Baba Diri official burial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has granted the late Margaret Baba Diri an Official burial. The President's message was conveyed by the RDC Koboko Emmy Mitala to the Central Organizing Committee. According to Mitala, the state requested the burial programme to be postponed from Wednesday to Thursday. Emmanuel Banya, the Chairman Central …
(2025-01-15). REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and places responsibilities on parents and the state to ensure children attend …
(2025-01-15). Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024 | Government has extended its congratulations to the Matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. | | With a pass rate of 87.3% – the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%. | | The class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers. | | "The 2024 results mark a significant milestone in the history of South Africa's education system, coinciding with the…
(2025-01-15). Why the LA Wildfires Have Little to With Drought or Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Very strong video and photographic evidence indicated the Los Angeles Eaton fire, which resulted in the most deaths was due to a faulty power line. Clearly, this transmission line was not de-energized even with the forecast of severe Santa Ana winds.
(2025-01-15). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Engines Galore Seek to Dethrone the BEV. wattsupwiththat.com There are a plethora of new automobile engines their creators hope will capture the commercial marketplace in the near future. The engines are designed to run on methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, nitrogen, and (surprise?) lithium. Another company has a motor shaped like a donut that operates inside the wheels.
(2025-01-15). Joe Romm's the Climate Ate My Homework! (re Southern California fires). wattsupwiththat.com Is it just a coincidence that the worst of the worst happened in California, the Climate State? The Green State? The DEI State? Joe, the mainstream is not buying your "Climate Ate My Homework" reasoning.
(2025-01-15). Sunday 1/19: Free Tour at Whiskey Hill Farms & Science Center. indybay.org Whiskey Hill Farms & Science Center | 371 Calabasas Road, Watsonville, CA 95076…
(2025-01-15). Saturday 1/18: Fishing Mission Creek: a walking tour in search of real estate-mad attendees. indybay.org Dolores Street front steps of the Mission Dolores Basilica | San Francisco…
(2025-01-15). Saturday 1/18: You didn't need a passport: a quick walking tour exploring the land-grubbing Gold Rush. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-01-15). Monday 1/20: Protest Fascist Trump's Inauguration. indybay.org Entrance to UC Berkeley (Bancroft Way and Telegraph Ave)…
(2025-01-15). Tuesday 2/4: Rosa Parks Day in California – Silver Anniversary. indybay.org California State Capitol | 10th and Capitol Mall…
(2025-01-15). México: 31 años de lucha pacífica del EZLN. El día después, 120 años antes. indybay.org México, Chiapas: 31 años de lucha pacífica del EZLN. El día después, 120 años antes…
(2025-01-15). Saturday 1/18: LA Fires Lead to Massive Devastation – This Capitalist System Is Setting the World on Fire. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2025-01-15). Losing our religion. indybay.org On court reform | We're in a gap where the possibility of the old institutionalism, the Biden institutionalism is gone, waiting for the next order to emerge. | Exactly. There is no back to normal. That normal is gone. There will be a new normal in the years and decades to come, but we have to make it.
(2025-01-15). Sunday 1/19: Celebration of Life for Bev-I. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop 3124 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – across from La Pena…
(2025-01-15). Sunday 1/26: Circle with Alan Haber (founder of SDS and Long Haul in Berkeley) and Odile Hugonot. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Avenue – Berkeley (2 blocks from Ashby BART) – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck across from La Pena…
(2025-01-15). Saturday 2/8: Article deadline for Slingshot Issue #142! indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop 3124 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART – corner of Woolsey and Shattuck – across from La Pena…
(2025-01-15). Wednesday 1/22: We Take Care of Us Youth Friendly Paint & Sip. indybay.org RYSE Youth Center 3939 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 94805…
(2025-01-15). Ciencia en Cuba: Desafíos y estrategias para su desarrollo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Sobre logros y desafíos de la ciencia cubana hoy, sus estrategias de desarrollo, el próximo fórum de innovación y otros temas de interés dialogó en la Mesa Redonda de este martes, en víspera del Día de la Ciencia cubana, el nuevo ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, Dr. Armando Rodríguez Batista.
(2025-01-15). Las Tunas en grupo B de la Liga de Campeones de América. cubadebate.cu La Confederación Mundial de Beisbol y Softbol (WBSC, siglas en inglés) presentó hoy los detalles de la segunda versión de la Liga de Campeones de América. Leñadores de Las Tunas, titular nacional en Cuba, quedó ubicado en la llave B junto a los clubes Kane County Cougars (una Asociación Profesional afiliada a la MLB) y Piratas de Santa María, airoso en la Liga Profesional de Curazao y su primer rival el 9 de abril.
(2025-01-15). Las 3 del día: Cuba fuera de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo y otras noticias (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu °Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del podcast Las 3 del día con Ariadna Cuza! Arrancamos con una noticia de gran impacto: el gobierno de Estados Unidos ha decidido retirar a Cuba de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2025-01-14). "Unbelievable Bravery": Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Abducted from Gaza Hospital; Advocates Call for Release. democracynow.org 
Human rights advocates and healthcare professionals around the world are demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the largest major hospital in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital. Abu Safiya disappeared in December after Israeli forces raided and shut down Kamal Adwan. Released Palestinians say they saw him at Sde Teiman Israeli prison, which has been plagued by reports of gruesome abuses including torture and sexual violence against Palestinians in custody. It is now believed he is held at the Ofer Prison. Abu Safiya's friend and former colleague, Dr. John Kahler, a co-founder of th…
(2025-01-14). Democracy Now! 2025-01-14 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 14, 2025; White Nationalism, Sexual Assault & Corruption: Trump "Loyalist" Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation; "The Party of War": Matt Duss on Biden, Gaza & How Democrats Lost Foreign Policy Argument to Trump; "Unbelievable Bravery": Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Abducted from Gaza Hospital; Advocates Call for Release; Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day | Headlines for January 14, 2025; White Nationalism, Sexual Assault & Corruption: Trump "Loyalist" Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation;…
(2025-01-14). Unbecoming American: Insomnia or Somnambulism. globalresearch.ca After Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and now the destruction of the Syrian Republic, full spectrum punditry, i.e. from Establishment to anti-Establishment chatterboxes, have begun again the ritual handwringing with which the product of hedge fund imperialism is decried. | Since Christopher Clark's …
(2025-01-14). The Drought That Felled Assad. counterpunch.org 
The meteorological drought that swept through the Fertile Crescent (stretching from the Tigris and Euphrates to the Nile Valley) in the 2000s finally ended up undoing the Assad regime in Syria and forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow under the cover of night last month. At first glance, drought or its driver in climate
(2025-01-14). Stealing Water: Israel's Covert War on Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Taking advantage of the chaos following Damascus's fall, Israel's seizure of Syria's Al-Mantara Dam showcases the long-standing Zionist strategy to secure regional water dominance, exacerbating tensions across an already parched West Asia. At the beginning of January, less than a month after rebel forces seized Damascus and toppled the Syrian government, Israeli…
(2025-01-14). Syria Psyop Theater: Mass Graves, Mass Deceptions. libya360.wordpress.com Dan Cohen The Al-Houta gorge mass grave used by HTS and ISIS. Image from Human Rights Watch For over a decade of color revolutions and destabilization plots in West Asia and North Africa, U.S. government officials with their allied NGOs and media outlets have summoned the spectre of mass graves to justify their interventionist policies. "As…
(2025-01-14). Why Syria's Kurds are calling for a strategic alliance with Israel. haaretz.com Threatened by Turkey and its proxies in the north of Syria, and the Islamists in power in the south, the PKK and its Syrian branch, the PYD, are sending feelers towards Israel. But can Israel fully respond without opening another war front, this time with Ankara?
(2025-01-14). Assad and Zelenskyy — A Contrast in Media Coverage. globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by Gavin O'Reilly, first published by Global Research in July 2022, in light of the recent developments in Syria.] | In the early hours of Friday morning, Israeli
(2025-01-14). Washington Steals Over 80 Percent of Syria's Oil Output Per Day. globalresearch.ca [This article by The Cradle, first published in 2022, is of relevance to the understanding of current events unfolding in Syria.] | The Syrian Oil Ministry released a statement on 9 August accusing US forces occupying Syria of being responsible for …
(2025-01-14). US-NATO's "Counter-Christmas Crusade" against Syria, the Cradle of Civilization and the Holy Land. globalresearch.ca it was the Orthodox Church of the Holy Land which first spotted the dangers of a creeping hate campaign, responding on 31st March 2003, as the bombs fell on Iraq, by excommunicating Tony Blair and George W. Bush from the Church of the Nativity, for life.
(2025-01-14). Over 100 miners starved to death by the ANC in South Africa, hundreds still in danger. wsws.org This is a revolting crime of South African capitalism. Comparisons are already being drawn in the country to the Marikana Massacre of 2012, where police under the command of the ANC killed 36 striking workers at the Lonmin platinum mine.
(2025-01-14). Martin Luther King's Legacy of Utmost Relevance Today. globalresearch.ca January 15, 2025 represents the 96th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights and Antiwar leader who was martyred in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. | Dr. King was killed by a white racist sniper deployed …
(2025-01-14). Notice of Meetings Under The Open Meetings Law for The Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights. urbancny.com January 15, 2025, Human Rights Commission meeting at Central Branch Library The January 15, 2025, Onondaga County/Syracuse Human Rights Commission meeting will be held at the Central Branch Library on …
(2025-01-14). Ten Thoughts on Curbing the Worst Excesses of U.S. Militarism. counterpunch.org 
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take America back (again!) to greatness, there's been much talk of Elon Musk's new DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency, and whether it will dare tackle Pentagon spending in useful ways. Could it curb rampant fraud, waste, and abuse within military contracting? Will the Pentagon finally pass a financial audit after seven consecutive failed attempts? Might
(2025-01-14). UN Experts Slam US Bill Sanctioning ICC: 'Blatant Violation of Human Rights'. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). The US Once Again Fails To Impose Its Will on the Venezuelan People. orinocotribune.com By Manolo De Los Santos — Jan 11, 2025 | The US once again brought out its "democracy and human rights" talking points in an attempt to install opposition leader Edmundo González as president. While this effort failed, they will not stop in attempts to loot the country's resources. | On Friday, January 10, in Caracas,
(2025-01-14). Pro-Palestine Rights Group Urges Italy To Arrest Israeli General. popularresistance.org The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Belgium-based rights group, called on 13 January for Italian authorities to immediately arrest Israeli Major General Ghassan Alian for war crimes committed against Palestinians in Gaza. | According to HRF, Alian is currently in Rome, making this a "critical moment for justice." The group has filed cases with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Italian authorities, urging his immediate arrest under the Rome statute on charges of "genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes." | As the Head of the Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Alian i…
(2025-01-14). Venezuela's Authorities Find Machado's Security Personnel Unharmed and Hiding in a Hotel (+Blue Purse). orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan Ministry for Internal Affairs, Justice and Peace reported on Monday the arrest of a citizen named Roalmi Cabeza, who said he had been in "protection" by order of opposition politician María Corina Machado since last Thursday. According to Machado and various opposition media and human rights organizations, Cabeza had supposedly been in a situation of "forced disappearance" since Thursday. They also said that he had been shot in the leg, but when he was arrested in a hotel he was found to be in good health and without any wounds on his body while wearing shorts with the US flag. | Machado had said t…
(2025-01-14). Cameroonian Political Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org Twenty days have passed without news of Yérima DjoubaàØrou Tchéboa, 52, a Cameroonian political activist and government critic who was snatched off the streets of N'Gaoundéré, in Cameroon's northern Adamawa region, and is presumed to be forcibly disappeared by the authorities. | Click to expand Image | Yérima DjoubaàØrou Tchéboa, March 11, 2021, in N'Gaoundere, Cameroon. | © 2021 Private…
(2025-01-14). North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine Spotlight Rights Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A cell where an alleged North Korean soldier was held after being captured by Ukrainian army on January 11, 2025. | © 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Social Media / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2025-01-14). EPCOR violates human rights in Palestine. justpeaceadvocates.ca In 2024 EPCOR, a utility company in amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta) that is the sole provider of piped water, began installing new water meter technology made by the Arad Group, an Israeli water tech company with direct ties to the Nakba, Israel's military, and Israel's illegal settlements in the West Bank.
(2025-01-14). The World Humanist Forum convenes its First Assembly in 2025. pressenza.com On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the first Assembly of the World Humanist Forum will take place. | At this meeting, various Thematic Tables will be put into dynamics that will have an international and intercultural character. Activists from all regions of the planet are expected to attend, who will establish their contact modality during the session and plan their work calendar. | According to the organizers, these tables will address issues related to different areas of human activity such as health, education, and the economy from a structural and dynamic perspective, communication or human rights, as well as po…
(2025-01-14). Rescuers recover 36 bodies and 82 survivors from South African gold mine. aljazeera.com Hundreds more survivors and dozens more bodies still underground, according to a miners rights group.
(2025-01-14). Republican Senator Ted Cruz calls on U.S. airlines to renew flights to Israel. haaretz.com While European airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air announced that they will soon resume flights to and from Israel, Delta, United, and American Airlines said they would re-evaluate their decision regarding a halt to flights in March…
(2025-01-14). Amazon quietly rescinds pledges to protect Black and LGBTQ rights amid growing corporate rollbacks. nationofchange.org Major corporations quietly abandon equity commitments as political pressures rise, sparking concerns for marginalized communities.
(2025-01-14). Rising homelessness highlights need to invest in proven solutions, reject policies that worsen homelessness and housing instability. nationofchange.org Reducing, and ultimately solving, homelessness will require expanding rental assistance and access to supportive services.
(2025-01-14). 16 Groups Urge Biden to Pardon Lawyer Steven Donziger, Who Took on Chevron. truthout.org A group of civil society organizations is urging President Joe Biden to issue a pardon for environmental and human rights lawyer Steven Donziger, saying that the "scorched-earth" campaign against him pursued by Chevron is a "stain" on the U.S. legal system. The groups said that Donziger has been the subject of a series of abuses of the U.S. court system, pointing out that a UN working group… |
(2025-01-14). The Renters' Rights Bill is a victory says ACORN — but there's still a huge flaw. thecanary.co As it enters its final stage in the House of Commons, community union ACORN has heralded the Renters' Rights Bill "a huge victory for the organised renter's movement". However, the proposed legislation is still not without its pitfalls. Renters' Rights Bill — almost there The Renters' Rights Bill is on the way to delivering improved […] | By
(2025-01-14). BBC Try To Wriggle Out Of Extreme Weather Claims. wattsupwiththat.com In short, they have tried to wriggle out by claiming that they never said the events were linked to climate change! | This is of course contradicted by that opening paragraph, which said climate change had brought extreme weather, including hurricanes and droughts!
(2025-01-14). Colombian president highlights Cuba's removal from US terrorist list. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday celebrated Cuba's removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, which the United States makes unilaterally.
(2025-01-14). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Sarah Adams and the Return of the Iraq War Playbook. mintpressnews.com A network of former intelligence operatives has woven itself into the fabric of right-wing alternative media, amplifying anti-Muslim scare narratives that appear aimed at countering a noted decline in conservative support for Israel since October 7, 2023. Central to this effort is Sarah Adams, a figure promoting conspiracies about a supposed Palestinian-linked Al-Qaeda plot against the West. | On December 12, 2024, Adams appeared on the Shawn Ryan Show for a
(2025-01-14). Sarah Adams and the Return of the Iraq War Playbook. mintpressnews.com A network of former intelligence operatives has woven itself into the fabric of right-wing alternative media, amplifying anti-Muslim scare narratives that appear aimed at countering a noted decline in conservative support for Israel since October 7, 2023. Central to this effort is Sarah Adams, a figure promoting conspiracies about a supposed Palestinian-linked Al-Qaeda plot against …
(2025-01-14). Kiev Regime's Forced Conscription Exacerbates Manpower Crisis Amid Mass Desertions. globalresearch.ca The US-led political West has been
(2025-01-14). Kiev regime's forced conscription exacerbates manpower crisis amid mass desertions. infobrics.org Desertion is rampant, with thousands of NATO-trained and armed personnel fleeing. The much-touted 155th Mechanized Brigade started falling apart before even reaching the frontline. It was expected to have around 5,800 soldiers, but 1,700 of them fled, including their commanding officer who left the combat zone and urged his subordinates to do the same. At least 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers fled so far, which equates to approximately 20 brigades. The actual number could certainly be far higher, while those hiding from the infamous TCC (Territorial Recruitment Office) are numbered in millions.
(2025-01-14). £1350-a-month London room rental sparks fury: no heating, no guests, no noise. thecanary.co 
People on social media have been rightly roasting a London landlord for an extortionately-priced London room rental listing — with some ridiculous caveats. The landlord in question has since deleted the ad — but it has sparked fierce debate over extreme rental prices amidst London's housing crisis: Anyone looking for a single bedroom with no […] | By
(2025-01-14). Uncertainty surrounds LA residents displaced by wildfires. america.cgtn.com 
CGTN's Ediz Tiyanşan is in Los Angeles speaking to victims who've been displaced by the wildfire crisis. | While some are staying in temporary shelters, almost everyone is feeling the uncertainty that surrounds resettlement plans.
(2025-01-14). Blinken Says Hamas Has Recruited as Many New Fighters as It Has Lost. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a speech at the Atlantic Council where he said Hamas has likely recruited as many fighters as it has lost in Gaza. Before making the comments about Hamas, Blinken was disrupted by a protester who called him the "Secretary of Genocide" for his role in supporting and …
(2025-01-14). EU lends $847 million to Israel amid Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net
(2025-01-14). The Biden team is working to spin their foreign policy legacy, but it's too late. mondoweiss.net 
In a recent series of speeches and interviews, Biden officials have attempted to put a positive spin on their foreign policy legacy. The reality is that Biden's legacy is, and will remain, one of genocide.
(2025-01-14). Genocide has rendered Gaza a space-time exception. mondoweiss.net 
The Israeli onslaught has disfigured space and time in Gaza leaving a physicist like me no other choice but to use my understanding of the universe, as well as the wisdom of the ages, to navigate and survive the genocide.
(2025-01-14). The Real Possibility of Peace on Earth in the 21st Century (Part 1). pressenza.com What's So Funny About Peace, Love and Understanding? | Perhaps it seems a bit strange or a bit silly to be contemplating the idea of a real possibility for world peace amidst the current chaos of ongoing wars, proxy wars and genocide? What this article aims to illustrate is, not only is it not strange to contemplate the real possibility of peace in our 21st century, it is of vital importance that we not overlook the presence of the baby in the currently overflowing, titanic tub of earthly bath water. | My contention is that there is an actual opportunity that is being born as you read this, for humanity to begin…
(2025-01-14). Study finds Israeli bullets and bombs likely killed over 60,000 Palestinians in Gaza. wsws.org These findings reaffirm the undeniable fact that the systematic massacre of the people of Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces, supported and assisted by the US and other imperialist powers, is one of the most significant genocides of the 21st century.
(2025-01-14). Biden will be remembered for genocide in Gaza | #AJOPINION. aljazeera.com Biden will be remembered as the American president who oversaw the genocide of Gaza, says Omar H. Rahman.
(2025-01-14). Biden continues to send billions more in murderous weaponry that will commit more genocide. nationofchange.org Will historians say he was complicit?>
(2025-01-14). The Labor Movement Won Big Victories in 2024. Now It Must Fend Off Trump. truthout.org In recent years the labor movement has witnessed a resurgence in organizing, and 2024 was no different. Tens of thousands of workers fought for pay raises, increased job protections and union representation. Workers across the United States also linked their domestic struggles with Israel's assault on Palestine, demanding an arms embargo and an end to the genocide in Gaza. While the labor movement… |
(2025-01-14). "Secretary of Genocide": Blinken Speech Interrupted by Pro-Palestine Protesters. truthout.org Secretary of State Antony Blinken was giving a speech on the Middle East on Tuesday when he was interrupted by protesters condemning the outgoing official's role in enabling Israel's genocide in Gaza. In an address at the Atlantic Council, a NATO military think tank, Blinken was offering a view of U.S.'s plans for the future of the Middle East, including Gaza, when a protester began yelling. |
(2025-01-14). Leicester and Birmingham students keep resisting university complicity in Gaza genocide. thecanary.co Students remain on the frontline of resistance against institutional complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. In Leicester, five students are set to go on hunger strike following their university's harsh repression of anti-genocide protests. In Birmingham, meanwhile, students and others are calling for their university to protect the right to protest amid controversial disciplinary proceedings. […] | By
(2025-01-14). Cops try to disrupt a Palestine Action meeting — just as the group target Elbit director's business. thecanary.co Palestine Action targeted the new London premises of an Elbit Director's consultancy firm, Eagle Strategic Consulting Limited, on Tuesday 14 January. However, at the same time in Bristol cops were 'visiting' the venue where a group meeting is being held in Bristol. Coincidence? Palestine Action: smashing the genocide enablers Palestine Action activists shattered the windows […] | By
(2025-01-14). Dr. Martin Luther King's Prophetic Warning. popularresistance.org Over the past three years, a collective of volunteer researchers, lawyers, and commentators created The Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, dedicated to holding accountable four weapon manufacturing corporations based in the U.S. Their tribunal amassed copious evidence to prove that Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX (formerly Raytheon) and General Atomics (a company which manufactures weaponized drones) are guilty of committing war crimes. On January 15, 2025, as the world marks the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, a press conference will announce the Tribunal's verdicts and release the report of ten inte…
(2025-01-14). Dr. Martin Luther King's Prophetic Warning, Denouncing the Merchants of Death. counterpunch.org 
Over the past three years, a collective of volunteer researchers, lawyers, and commentators created The Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, dedicated to holding accountable four weapon manufacturing corporations based in the U.S. Their tribunal amassed copious evidence to prove that Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX (formerly Raytheon) and General Atomics (a company which manufactures weaponized drones) are
(2025-01-14). Controversial TV Personality Chef Rubio Calls for War Crimes Complaints Against Israeli General in Rome. themedialine.org
(2025-01-14). Israeli Soldiers Admit to War Crimes in Gaza, Refuse Further Service. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli soldiers are publicly confessing to committing war crimes in Gaza, refusing to continue service in a conflict they say breaches ethical boundaries.
(2025-01-14). Harper's Plan Means Canada Will Be Associated With War Crimes Instead of Peacekeeping/ January, 2015. (Revised and edited January 2025). marktanliano.net Original Link Here: www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/harper… Revised and Updated: January 14, 2025 Author's note: this article has a bearing on President Trump's recent calls to annex Canada. See more here. The largely undetected coup, as revealed by the wikileaks cable, goes a long way towards explaining Canada's current predicament. This secret intervention in Canada's political landscape …
(2025-01-14). The looming Gaza cease-fire. thealtworld.com It is Israel, not the resistance, that is on the back foot | One hundred days into its war of extermination against northern Gaza, Israel's occupation army could have been expected to achieve its objectives by now: total control on the ground and expulsion off all the inhabitants. But things have gone very differently. Israeli military casualties have steadily risen, causing growing disaffection in the army command and prompting it to withdraw two brigades to reduce losses. | Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida re-emerged on Sunday to issue a statement that underlined this reality. He said resistance fighters wer…
(2025-01-14). The Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal is the same one from eight months ago. Why did Netanyahu accept it now? haaretz.com Ailing hostages rotting in tunnels for 15 months and over 120 Israeli soldiers killed since Benjamin Netanyahu declined a previous cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas are the least of the Israeli prime ministers' concerns. He wanted to be pressured just ahead of Trump's inauguration…
(2025-01-14). Families of hostages meet with Netanyahu, demand negotiations on second phase begin. haaretz.com After the meeting, families gathered outside the PMO in Jerusalem and addressed the media. Some who were not selected to participate in discussions were present and expressed outrage for being excluded…
(2025-01-14). Ben-Gvir urges Smotrich to quit government together if hostage deal approved. haaretz.com National Security Minister Ben-Gvir called on his far-right counterpart in the finance ministry to join him in leaving the Netanyahu government if a hostage deal is agreed upon…
(2025-01-14). Israel's Ben Gvir Threatens To Quit Government Over Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir threatened to quit the government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a hostage and ceasefire deal that's being negotiated in Qatar and called for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to join him. Ben Gvir has been opposed to any kind of ceasefire deal in Gaza as …
(2025-01-14). From Auschwitz to Gaza, With a Stopover in The Hague. globalresearch.ca Benjamin Netanyahu will not travel to Poland next month for the main ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, over concern that he could be arrested on the basis of the warrant issued against …
(2025-01-14). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-01-14). Gaza — Day 465: Israel Continues its Onslaught Against Palestinian Civilians. imemc.org 
On Monday, January 13, 2025, day 465 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire Palestinian population of 2.2 million people, the Israeli military continued its relentless attacks against civilians.:…
(2025-01-14). How Mass Deportation Harms All Working People. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting undocumented migrants "on day one" of his administration, and day one is rapidly approaching. If Trump's working-class voters believed that deporting 13.3 million people will somehow improve their economic lives, many will soon learn that mass deportation harms all working people, not only migrants, and will help exacerbate a
(2025-01-14). Newly Elected State Judges May Determine Fate of Passed Abortion Ballot Measures. truthout.org In November, Montana voters safeguarded the right to abortion in the state's constitution. They also elected a new chief justice to the Montana Supreme Court who was endorsed by anti-abortion advocates. That seeming contradiction is slated to come to a head this year. People on polar sides of the abortion debate are preparing to fight over how far the protection for abortion extends… |
(2025-01-14). Sunrise Calls on Next DNC Chair to Curb Corporate Influence in Democratic Party. truthout.org As Democratic National Committee members prepare to vote on the next party chair in February, leading progressive advocacy groups on Tuesday launched an open letter to candidates to warn that Democratic leaders "must decisively show that the party is for the people — not billionaires or corporations." To do that, said the Sunrise Movement and several allied organizations… |
(2025-01-14). Headlines for January 14, 2025. democracynow.org Ceasefire Mediators Say Deal Is Closer Than Ever as Israel Continues Its Genocidal Campaign in Gaza, Reporter Ahlam Al Nafed, Who Reported from Gaza's Besieged Indonesian Hospital, Is Killed by Israel, ICJ President Nawaf Salam Named New Lebanese Prime Minister, L.A. Could See "Explosive Fire Growth" as High Winds Return, Jack Smith: Enough Evidence to Convict Trump for Election Subversion If He Weren't Reelected, Senate Committee Holds Hearing for Trump Defense Nom, Accused Rapist Pete Hegseth, Steve Bannon Brands Elon Musk an "Evil Guy" as NYT Reports Trump Will Give Musk a W…
(2025-01-14). Israeli Strikes Kill 63 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Talk of Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com Amid reports that a Gaza ceasefire deal is advancing, Israeli strikes continued to pound the Strip on Tuesday, killing at least 63 Palestinians since dawn, medical sources told Al Jazeera early Wednesday morning. Among the dead were two children killed by an Israeli attack while sheltering in a tent in the Nuseirat refugee camp in …
(2025-01-14). Report: Israel and Hamas Agree 'in Principle' to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal. news.antiwar.com CBS News reported Tuesday that both Israel and Hamas have agreed "in principle" to a draft hostage and ceasefire deal that could be finalized this week. The report, which cited US, Arab, and Israeli officials, said if the final details are worked out and the Israeli government approves it, the deal could be implemented as …
(2025-01-14). Inside Israel's torture camps. skwawkbox.org 
Testimonies from prisoners and lawyers gives glimpse into horrific reality for thousands of Palestinians held hostage by Israel A new series of testimonies from Palestinian prisoners held, without trial, in so-called 'detention' camps and from lawyers who entered the camps, has given the merest glimpse of Israel's horrific treatment of the almost ten thousand Palestinian …
(2025-01-14). Activists Demand Denver Divest From Investments In Israel. popularresistance.org Denver, CO — The first Denver City Council meeting of the new year on January 6 was met with dozens of activists calling for the city to divest from Israel and pass a resolution demanding a permanent and enforceable Gaza ceasefire. During the 30-minute public comment session, the activists used two three-minute allotted times to concurrently read aloud the demands within the resolution they were seeking. This was not the first time pro-Palestinian activists have asked for a ceasefire resolution from the city. In January 2024, council members Shontel Lewis and Sarah Parady, in collaboration with their consti…
(2025-01-14). Palestinian Authority Kills Its Own People, Proves Loyalty to Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). When Israeli Warplanes Rain Death on Gaza, the Copilot Is Uncle Sam. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Former Israeli Defense Minister Gantz Tells Faith Leaders at Mar-a-Lago: Trump 'Will Choose the Good'. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). New Lebanese PM Vows to 'Extend State Authority' Across Entire Nation. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle Former president of the ICJ Nawaf Salam also vowed to battle corruption and work for a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate, Nawaf Salam, said in his first speech on 14 January that he will work to extend the state's control over all Lebanese territories, and stressed the need for Israel's immediate withdrawal…
(2025-01-14). Hours Before a Possible End to the Gaza War, Ceasefire Deal Raises Difficult Questions in Israel. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Yemeni Missile, Drone Strikes Target Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A few hours after air raid sirens rang out in numerous communities and illegal settlements across the Israeli-occupied territories, the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces confirmed missile and drone strikes on Tel Aviv.
(2025-01-14). Yemen Targets Israeli War Ministry with Ballistic Missile: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's armed forces targeted Israel's war ministry in Tel Aviv with a ballistic missile, spokesman Yahya Saree said, marking the third attack in 12 hours.
(2025-01-14). Why the West is wrong about Hamas. electronicintifada.net By demonizing the resistance movement, Israel is trying to hide the reality that Palestinians are waging a just struggle.
(2025-01-14). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-14). Is a Gaza ceasefire deal possible this time? aljazeera.com Hopes are running high that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza might finally be reached.
(2025-01-14). Israeli historian says Zionism entering its 'last phase'. aljazeera.com Israeli historian Ilan Pappe has told Al Jazeera that he believes Zionism is entering its "last phase".
(2025-01-14). Father of American hostage: any deal that doesn't include all Americans in phase one is Biden's failure. haaretz.com Ruby Chen, a dual Israeli-American citizen, is fighting for the body of his son to be returned to Israel in the first phase of a hostage deal. Back from Qatar, where he pressed negotiators to include all hostages in a deal, he pleads with the incoming Trump administration to do everything in its power…
(2025-01-14). Six months on, Israel's prosecutor set to recommend investigation into minister, MKs over Sde Teiman breach. haaretz.com Police say they requested to summon MKs and Minister Amichai Eliyahu three weeks ago, but prosecutors delayed the approval. Prosecutors counter that they approved the investigation months ago, but police were slow to act…
(2025-01-14). Defense Minister Katz: Draft bill includes sanctions, enlists half of eligible Haredi men. haaretz.com Katz spoke at a Knesset committee and detailed the plan to enlist 50% of 18-year-old ultra-Orthodox men…
(2025-01-14). Hind Rajab Foundation urges Italy to arrest an Israeli Defense Forces officer. haaretz.com The Hind Rajab Foundation, which collects information on IDF soldiers' involvement in Gaza operations and monitors their whereabouts, pressed Italian authorities to arrest a major IDF general…
(2025-01-14). 'I was sure the government would sacrifice everything for my family because it owed that to me'. haaretz.com Avichai Brodetz, who began a one-man protest after his family was kidnapped to Gaza on Oct. 7 ‚ñ 'We didn't understand that the government just threw us a bone, and that was it'…
(2025-01-14). 280 days of reserve duty: back home to Israel, then back to Gaza. haaretz.com In houses where entire families used to live, not a living soul remains, only destruction and ruin. On our way back to Israeli territory, you might forget that we are in the middle of war. A war journal, part two…
(2025-01-14). Israeli right-wing ministers' big concern: A hostage deal will nix their Gaza resettlement fantasy. haaretz.com Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir hoped to get a free rein to resettle the Strip; instead, Trump gave them an ultimatum…
(2025-01-14). Homes near Jerusalem damaged by shrapnel during Houthi missile attack. haaretz.com Parts of an interceptor hit a home in moshav Mevo Beitar ‚ñ Emergency services reported 11 injured while seeking shelter…
(2025-01-14). How US activists are infiltrating Israeli events selling Palestinian land. nationofchange.org Other forms of pressure need to be brought to bear on Israeli realtors who seek to benefit from the illegal annexation of Palestinian land.
(2025-01-14). Blinken Says Israel's Assault Has Created as Many Hamas Members as It's Killed. truthout.org Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that Hamas has gained as many members as it lost amid Israel's invasion of Gaza — despite Israeli forces claiming that their relentless slaughter of countless Palestinian civilians over the past 15 months was necessary in order to defeat Hamas. "We assess that Hamas has recruited almost as many new militants as it has lost," Blinken said on Tuesday… |
(2025-01-14). Israeli Minister Boasts About Blocking Ceasefire Deals as Media Blames Hamas. truthout.org Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boasted on Tuesday about Israel blocking a Gaza ceasefire deal "time after time" for months now, even as Western media and U.S. officials have pinned blame for the lack of a deal on Hamas. In a post on social media, Ben-Gvir said: "In the last year, using our political power, we managed to prevent this deal from going ahead, time after time."… |
(2025-01-14). Israel Continues Ceasefire Violations as New Lebanon PM Promises to Rebuild. news.antiwar.com With around 12 days remaining in the 60-day Israel ceasefire with Lebanon, Israel continues to commit multiple violations per day. A number of airstrikes are being conducted in southern and eastern Lebanon, along with a systematic destruction of civilian homes in villages near the Israeli border. Israel is supposed to entirely withdraw its military from …
(2025-01-14). Activists Demand Denver Divest from Investments in Israel and Pass a Ceasefire Resolution. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-01-14). AI seeks to profit from NHS data, with a little help from a 'Labour Friend of Israel'. thecanary.co Artificial intelligence (AI) profit-makers look set to get their hands on NHS data. And lobbying Labour Friends of Israel vice chair Peter Kyle probably played a role. Backdoor privatisation of the NHS is nothing new. Thatcherism paved the way, 2010s austerity made things worse, and then the Covid-19 pandemic helped to push things further. Now, with […] | By
(2025-01-14). "The Party of War": Matt Duss on Biden, Gaza & How Democrats Lost Foreign Policy Argument to Trump. democracynow.org 
After Biden's major foreign policy address Monday at the State Department, we go to Jerusalem and get an analysis of Biden's foreign policy decisions in Israel and Palestine from Matt Duss, executive vice president at the Center for International Policy and former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders. "There's simply no question at this point that the laws of war have been egregiously violated," he says of the Israeli military's genocidal conduct against Palestinians in Gaza. "When it comes to America's friends and allies, he has a different standard.…
(2025-01-14). Gaza ceasefire supposedly in sight, but hunt for Israeli war criminals just beginning. peoplesworld.org A dramatic escape was cited by Israeli media as the reason that Yuval Vagdani, a soldier in the Israeli army, managed to evade justice in Brazil. Vagdani was accused by a Palestinian advocacy legal group, the Hind Rajab Foundation, of carrying out well-documented crimes in Gaza. He is not the only Israeli soldier being pursued …
(2025-01-14). Israeli officials struggle to conceal frustrations as Gaza truce nears. middleeasteye.net
(2025-01-14). Alto al fuego entre Israel y Hamás puede estar cerca, afirman mediadores. cubadebate.cu Según Al Mayadeen, los mediadores en las negociaciones lideradas por Estados Unidos informaron que ya ha sido enviado el borrador final del acuerdo a ambas partes: Israel y la resistencia palestina, Hamás. Esta jornada puede ser decisiva para la declaración del alto al fuego que tanto necesita la población palestina en territorios ocupados.
(2025-01-14). Angling Toward Armageddon. tomdispatch.com A primary responsibility of the government is, of course, to keep us safe. Given that obligation, you might think that the Washington establishment would be hard at work trying to prevent the ultimate catastrophe — a nuclear war. But you would be wrong. A small, hardworking contingent of elected officials is indeed trying to roll back the nuclear arms race and make it harder for such world-ending weaponry ever to be used again, including stalwarts like Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), and other members of the Congressional Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control Working Group. But th…
(2025-01-14). Iran, Europe Agree To Continue Nuclear Talks After Geneva Meeting. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Former Senator Turned Nuclear Arms Lobbyist Is Pushing a Nuclear Arms Race. truthout.org A primary responsibility of the government is, of course, to keep us safe. Given that obligation, you might think that the Washington establishment would be hard at work trying to prevent the ultimate catastrophe — a nuclear war. But you would be wrong. A small, hardworking contingent of elected officials is indeed trying to roll back the nuclear arms race and make it harder for such world… |
(2025-01-14). Trump's Felony Conviction Appeal Will Show How Fully He's Above the Law. truthout.org Donald Trump has always maintained that the laws don't apply to him. But he failed to convince New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to delay sentencing him this month following the May 2024 jury verdict finding him guilty of 34 state felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal in New York v. Trump. Trump appealed Merchan's denial of his motion to put off the… |
(2025-01-14). Ukrainian Neutrality Is Still the Key to Peace. counterpunch.org 
President-elect Trump said on January 9th that he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. He said "Putin wants to meet," because "we have to get that war over with." So what are the chances that a new administration in Washington can break the deadlock and finally bring peace to
(2025-01-14). Norway's Equinor Forced To Withdraw Key Carbon Capture Claim. popularresistance.org Equinor has retracted a claim that it stores about a million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually at its flagship carbon capture project after DeSmog obtained data showing the real figure was as little as a tenth of that amount. | The Norwegian oil company scrubbed the estimate from its website in November, when presented with official figures showing that it captured 106,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) at its Sleipner carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility in 2023. | Equinor has not captured 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year at the site since 2001, according to the data, provided by the Norwegian Environment A…
(2025-01-14). New York City Doctors Are Ready To Strike. popularresistance.org Nearly 1000 doctors in NYC Health and Hospitals (H+H) are ready to go on strike. They may work at public (H+H) hospitals, but their employers are corporate health systems, such as Mount Sinai, NYU, and PAGNY. The doctors — who are organized with the Doctors Council, an SEIU affiliate (DC-SEIU) — are denouncing chronic understaffing. They understand this problem to be the result of uncompetitive contracts, both in terms of salary and benefits. Since the announcement on January 2, Mayor Eric Adams interceded to ask for a 60-day "cooling-off" period, trying to avert the work stoppage, and negotiations ar…
(2025-01-14). After 23 Years, Prisoners Remain In Guantanamo Without Charges. popularresistance.org
(2025-01-14). Converting US Domestic Military Bases To Peaceful Use. popularresistance.org
(2025-01-14). After 23 Years, Prisoners Remain In Guantanamo Without Charges. popularresistance.org January 11 marked the twenty-third anniversary of the opening of the US military prison on occupied land in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Clearing the FOG speaks with Andy Worthington, an investigative journalist and author of The Guantanamo Files. Worthington explains that the United States opened the prison in Guantanamo to avoid legal restrictions. He describes the connections between Guantanamo and the CIA 'black sites' where prisoners were tortured and who the men are that were recently released as well as who remains. There are calls for Joe Biden to release all of the men and end the scandal of the prison at Guant…
(2025-01-14). Los Angeles Fires Ravage Communities, Expose Systemic Issues. popularresistance.org Several wildfires continue to burn in Eaton, Palisades, and other parts of the greater Los Angeles area, incurring a death toll of at least 24 people. Thus far the total area burned has reached nearly 40,000 acres, larger than each of the city limits of San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Boston and Miami. Over 150,000 people have been forced to flee from their homes, and the Eaton and Palisades fires alone have destroyed over 12,000 structures. As of the time of writing, the Palisades fire is only 14% contained and the Eaton fire is 33% contained. | Wildfires are highly unusual in Southern California during this time of…
(2025-01-14). To Save Chinatown, Philly Struggle Beats Back The Billionaires. popularresistance.org Philadelphia – The Save Chinatown Coalition, representing over 245 organizations, and the overwhelming 70% of Philadelphians polled in 2024 who opposed plans by the 76ers basketball team to build an arena in Center City, has cause to celebrate. The Philadelphia Inquirer leaked the news Jan. 12 that an agreement was reached for the team to remain in the stadium district in South Philadelphia. | According to posts on X, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Comcast Spectacor President Brian Roberts talked the Sixers into staying in the current location. After a two-year struggle to stop i…
(2025-01-14). Despised: The Poor white Trash Manifesto, Part IV. popularresistance.org The poor boy didn't forget where he came; He never knew to begin with. Vast structures of violence and poverty have our mothers, sisters and daughters trapped in a vortex of abuse and low self-esteem. We are not junkies, winos or bums; We are fighters and survivors. Vance is all image, no heart. Vance is all Hollywood, no Middletown. Vance is venture capital, not steel. The GOP brass used Vance's story as their own antidote to the pandemic of early deaths ravaging our families. | Quite naturally, the rich would prop up a fake. Black America has their uncle Toms and Latinos have their vendepatrias; We too have our…
(2025-01-14). 'Coup' or popular revolution in Africa's Sahel? workers.org 
John Catalinotto, managing editor of Workers, interviewed European journalist and writer Alex Anfruns regarding his book, "Niger: Just Another Coup or the Pan-African Revolution?" and the events of the past year in the Sahel. John Catalinotto: You decided to write a book about the events in the African Sahel in . . . |
(2025-01-14). LA fires show that disaster response in U.S. has collapsed. workers.org 
Cuyama Valley, California Jan. 13. Multiple fires erupted across Los Angeles on Jan. 7 prompting mass evacuations. As of Jan. 13, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has not contained the fires' spread. In less than a week, the fires destroyed 23,000 homes and killed at . . . |
(2025-01-14). To save Chinatown, Philly struggle beats back the billionaires. workers.org 
Philadelphia The Save Chinatown Coalition, representing over 245 organizations, and the overwhelming 70% of Philadelphians polled in 2024 who opposed plans by the 76ers basketball team to build an arena in Center City, has cause to celebrate. The Philadelphia Inquirer leaked the news Jan. 12 that an agreement was reached . . . |
(2025-01-14). Report: Hamas Accepts Draft for Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Release Deal. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). 'Humiliated, attacked, beaten': How Palestinian Authority assaults West Bank refugee camp resistance. asiapacificreport.nz 
While mediator Qatar says a Gaza ceasefire deal is at the closest point it has been in the past few months — adding that many of the obstacles in the negotiations have been ironed out — a special report for Drop Site News reveals the escalation in attacks on Palestinians in Jenin in the occupied…
(2025-01-14). Praying for a ceasefire. electronicintifada.net Too many previous disappointments have already been endured. Another will be torment.
(2025-01-14). Video: Hope in Gaza amid talk of ceasefire. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Deir el-Balah share hopes for what is to come after the war on Gaza ends.
(2025-01-14). Zuckerberg Declares War on Censorship Following Elon Musk's Success with X. globalresearch.ca The announcement of curbing censorship on Facebook and Instagram shows Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg's desire to get politically closer to Donald Trump and battle with woke liberal culture in a similar way to what Elon Musk did at X, …
(2025-01-14). Global Research Under Censorship: Six Things to Do to Win Our Battle for Truth. globalresearch.ca 2024 was a bumpy ride for Global Research largely attributable to censorship: our readership took a nosedive, our newsletters saw lesser engagements. | Our video productions with subtiles in several languages with Rumble —which are not the object of censorship— are …
(2025-01-14). Oppose the US ban on TikTok! wsws.org The ban is aimed at whipping up anti-Chinese hatred in preparation for a US war, and stepping up state and media censorship of socialist and anti-war views.
(2025-01-14). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca First published on November 15, 2015, this incisive report was among Global Research's most popular articles. As a result of media censorship, it is no longer featured by the search engines. We encourage you to share this article far …
(2025-01-14). Nawaf Salam Named Lebanon's Prime Minister, Raising Hopes for Reform. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's PM-designate amid political shift? aljazeera.com Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam's appointment as prime minister.
(2025-01-14). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). Iran, E3 Diplomats Hold Talks in Geneva. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A meeting of senior diplomat from Iran and the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday.
(2025-01-14). Diplomat Calls Iran-E3 Talks 'Frank, Constructive'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi described the talks in Geneva between diplomats from Iran and the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) as frank and constructive.
(2025-01-14). Iran Navy to Get Delivery of 'Zagros' Destroyer, Inaugurate Strategic Military Base. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Navy is set to introduce the Zagros destroyer, an advanced vessel designed for combat and intelligence, as the country prepares to unveil its largest military base in Jask.
(2025-01-14). Iran-Russia Non-Oil Trade Reaches $1.9 Billion in Nine Months. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's non-oil trade with Russia amounted to 3.447 million tons of goods worth $1.902 billion in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21, 2023), according to Customs data.
(2025-01-14). Russia-Iran Deal Not Targeted against Other Countries: Lavrov. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clarified that the soon-to-be-signed partnership agreement with Iran is designed to bolster bilateral capabilities without targeting any other nation.
(2025-01-14). Iran to Unveil First National AI Platform Demo Next Week. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will unveil the first demo of its national artificial intelligence (AI) platform next week, according to a senior official.
(2025-01-14). Russia Emphasizes Importance of Strategic Partnership Agreement with Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Kremlin spokesman said that Russia attaches great importance to the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Iran.
(2025-01-14). Cuba and Russia strengthen health collaboration through new research and innovation agreements. tvbrics.com 
The advancing science and innovation remain a core priority for the institutions in 2025…
(2025-01-14). Dinosaur tracks in northwest China uncover secrets of Cretaceous behaviour. tvbrics.com 
These findings hold substantial educational value, bridging the gap between the distant past and the present…
(2025-01-14). India to launch electric ferry services in 2025. tvbrics.com 
These modern, eco-friendly ferries are set to revolutionise urban mobility in Mumbai…
(2025-01-14). Indonesian authorities offer free check-ups for its citizens. tvbrics.com 
The screening will be available at 10,000 community health centres…
(2025-01-14). Iran promotes Clean Air Week to combat pollution and raise environmental awareness. tvbrics.com 
The initiative mandates responsibilities across various governmental bodies…
(2025-01-14). Rio de Janeiro's state theatres and museums to switch to solar energy. tvbrics.com 
The Rio de Janeiro State Government is implementing an innovative project to improve the sustainability of cultural spaces…
(2025-01-14). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov summarises results of Russian diplomacy for 2024. tvbrics.com The diplomat answered journalists' questions at a press conference…
(2025-01-14). South Africa streamlines visa services to attract tourists from China and India. tvbrics.com 
The new programme will attract more tourists from two of the world's largest outbound travel markets…
(2025-01-14). UAE and Malaysia strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence through new investment partnership. tvbrics.com 
The agreement emphasises the growing strategic partnership between the UAE and Malaysia…
(2025-01-14). Uganda talks about advantages of cooperation with BRICS as partner country. tvbrics.com According to the Ugandan minister, the republic is an attractive investment destination for BRICS members…
(2025-01-14). Brazilian President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss growing trade between countries. tvbrics.com 
Brazilian leader invited Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to visit the republic in 2025…
(2025-01-14). How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms. aljazeera.com Trump picks to lead gov't agencies like FCC, FTC may censor speech and make the internet less free.
(2025-01-14). Analysis: Sudan faces possible Darfur division as war progresses. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-14). Biden administration expected to lift 'terror' designation for Cuba: Report. aljazeera.com The decision would reverse a move during Donald Trump's first term to re-name Cuba a 'state sponsor of terrorism'.
(2025-01-14). Brazil expresses concern over Meta's changes to content moderation. aljazeera.com Brazilian attorney general says that Meta's move to loosen curbs on hate speech may put it at odds with country's laws.
(2025-01-14). France's new PM announces renegotiation of contested pension reforms. aljazeera.com Francois Bayrou wants to hold more talks in order to prevent another collapse of government amid budget debates.
(2025-01-14). Trump announces 'external revenue service' to collect foreign tariffs. aljazeera.com Trump said on social media that the new department would be created on his first day when he takes office on January 20.
(2025-01-14). Ugandan military court rules opposition figure can be tried for treachery. aljazeera.com The move escalates the case against Kizza Besigye as a treachery conviction is punishable by the death penalty.
(2025-01-14). UK minister resigns after being named in Bangladesh corruption probe. aljazeera.com Anticorruption minister Tulip Siddiq quits amid questions over ties to toppled Bangladeshi leader, Sheikh Hasina.
(2025-01-14). Ukraine launches largest air attacks on Russia since start of war. aljazeera.com The Russian military says the attacks will not go unanswered and launches more projectiles towards Ukraine.
(2025-01-14). Estimated 20 million gather so far for India's Maha Kumbh Mela. aljazeera.com An estimated 20 million people have so far gathered in northern India for the Maha Kumbh Mela.
(2025-01-14). Liverpool held at Forest while Man City stumbles as two-goal lead let slip. aljazeera.com Premier League leaders Liverpool come back to draw at Nottingham Forest but holders Man City let lead slip at Brentford.
(2025-01-14). Sudan faces possible Darfur division as war progresses, say analysts. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-14). UK minister Tulip Siddiq resigns after being named in Bangladesh probe. aljazeera.com Anticorruption minister Tulip Siddiq quits amid questions over ties to toppled Bangladeshi leader, Sheikh Hasina.
(2025-01-14). Australia's economy was the envy of the world. Now it's falling behind. aljazeera.com After record-breaking streak of growth, Australia is lagging behind its peers amid cost-of-living and productivity woes.
(2025-01-14). TikTok says reports of potential sale to Elon Musk are 'pure fiction'. aljazeera.com Video-sharing platform dismisses reports that the Chinese government is considering its sale to Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
(2025-01-14). Malibu beach camp houses firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires. aljazeera.com Firefighters from across North America are battling the fires in Los Angeles while living on a beach in Malibu.
(2025-01-14). Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan. aljazeera.com People gathered to admire the elaborate outfits worn to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
(2025-01-14). Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system. aljazeera.com Special Counsel David Weiss says president's claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.
(2025-01-14). North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles. aljazeera.com South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.
(2025-01-14). Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine. aljazeera.com The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine.
(2025-01-14). Philippines protests China's deployment of 'monster ship' in maritime zone. aljazeera.com Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China's 'increasing aggression'.
(2025-01-14). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-14). Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak. aljazeera.com The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.
(2025-01-14). South Korea adjourns impeachment trial as Yoon remains elusive. aljazeera.com Seeking to evade arrest, suspended president skips hearing over a failed martial law bid.
(2025-01-14). What is 'waste colonialism' and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic? aljazeera.com China had taken in nearly half of the world's plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
(2025-01-14). Why is thyroid cancer more common in women? aljazeera.com One woman talks about being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer after years of medical oversight.
(2025-01-14). Guardiola admits Man City should have signed more players in the summer. aljazeera.com The Premier League title-holders have been hit by injury problems and poor form as they trail Liverpool by 12 points.
(2025-01-14). US man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. aljazeera.com Clark told police she feared for her safety and had altered her appearance in public after receiving the messages on X.
(2025-01-14). Serbia's Top General Hinted At Carrying Out A Pro-Western Military Pivot Under Sanctions Duress. thealtworld.com This could easily lead to a more profound pivot that undoes decades of strategic ties with Russia in just a few years. | Chief of the Serbian General Staff General Milan Mojsilovic explained his country's military calculations in light of last summer's multibillion-dollar Rafale warplane deal and Western sanctions against Russia in a
(2025-01-14). Destroyed Assange Files: Why Judge's Rebuke Against Crown Prosecution Service Was So Significant. thedissenter.org 
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(2025-01-14). Judge threatens to expose Starmer's role in state persecution of Assange. skwawkbox.org 
Court order exposes nonsense of Crown Prosecution Service cover-up A judge at the London First-Tier Tribunal has shone an unflattering light on the the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that threatens to expose the Establishment's serial cover-ups of Keir Starmer's involvement in controversial and outright appalling decisions, journalist Jonathan Cook has reported. Judge Penrose Foss has ordered …
(2025-01-14). Detained Without Charge: Eleven Yemenis Leave Guantánamo. counterpunch.org 
On January 6, the Pentagon announced that it had "resettled" 11 Yemeni men to Oman after detaining them over two decades without charge at the US naval facility of Guantánamo Bay. Notice of this repatriation was given back on September 15, 2023 to Congress by Secretary of Defense Austin. Their removal from a facility made notorious in the aftermath
(2025-01-14). Former Attorney General of Venezuela Isaías Rodríguez Passes Away. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, Venezuela learnt of the death of Julián Isaías Rodríguez, a driving force behind the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela. | He was a member of the Constituent Assemblies of 1999 and 2017, and the last public position he held was that of Venezuelan ambassador to Italy. | Rodríguez played a key role as attorney general during the "48-hour" coup d'état of April 11, 2002, against President Hugo Chávez. | Rodríguez called a press conference in which he said he was going to officially present his resignation; however, instead he took the opportunity to reveal the true situation to the press, confirming that…
(2025-01-14). How To Be Happy In A Genocidal Dystopia On A Dying World. thealtworld.com I honestly don't know if we'll make it. | I can't say with any degree of certainty that truth and sanity will prevail, that the world will stop burning, that we'll stop being cruel to each other and start moving toward health and harmony. | Maybe our species is approaching the end of its run here. I cannot tell you for sure that it isn't. | What I can tell you for sure is that there is a magpie outside my window, and that my eyes are dripping with love for it. | I can tell you I went for a walk about an hour ago, and the ground felt delicious on my feet while the wind caressed my hair. | Maybe we don't get to be…
(2025-01-14). How To Be Happy In A Genocidal Dystopia On A Dying World. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We are living in dystopia, but we don't need to be living in hell.
(2025-01-14). Washington's Attempts to Bully China Will Only Backfire. orinocotribune.com 
January 11, 2025 — ( Can we have a serious conversation about China? | China is rapidly overtaking the United States in a number of areas that threaten to undermine America's position in the world. Naturally, US leaders and their billionaire backers are concerned about this and have taken steps to remedy the situation. Regrettably, none of these steps include an honest appraisal of the western economic model that allows the 'privileged few' to skim off too much o…
(2025-01-14). Indonesia joins BRICS: What now for West Papuan goal of independence? asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Ali Mirin Indonesia officially joined the BRICS — Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa — consortium last week marking a significant milestone in its foreign relations. In a statement released a day later on January 7, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that this membership reflected Indonesia's dedication to strengthening multilateral cooperation…
(2025-01-14). Chinese Barge Usable For Potential Taiwan Beach Landings Seen In Action In New Image. twz.com 
An image has appeared showing a Chinese commercial roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ferry linked to a temporary pier via a barge with jack-up supports. This follows the emergence of satellite imagery showing multiple similar, but different jack-up barges in various stages of construction at a shipyard in southeastern China.
(2025-01-14). UK Emphasizes Need To Arm Tempest Stealth Fighter With Larger, Longer Range Air-To-Air Missiles. twz.com 
Giving the Tempest 'bigger sticks' is seen as critical to keeping pace with adversary developments, particularly the rapid pace of China's airpower evolution.
(2025-01-14). Corporate greed, not Karen Bass, behind lack of water in L.A. peoplesworld.org LOS ANGELES—Remember the movie Chinatown? That 1974 epic starring Jack Nicholson told how politics and greed, mixed with more than a little violence, led to a fortunate few early in the last century seizing control of the Los Angeles water supply at the time when the city was starting the sudden and phenomenal growth that …
(2025-01-14). New Report Exposes Toyota's Years-Long Effort to Fund Climate Deniers and Block Climate Action. commondreams.org By the end of the 2024 election cycle, Toyota Motor Corp. had donated to over four times as many climate change denying members of Congress as Ford Motor Company and nearly twice as many as General Motors, according to a new report released today by Public Citizen. According to the report, over the last three …
(2025-01-14). Senate Democrats Should Not Fast-Track Any Trump Nominee. commondreams.org As Senate Republicans stake out a position of confirming President-elect Trump's national security cabinet nominees "on day one — or close to it", government watchdog Accountable.US urged Senate Democrats not to agree to 'fast-track' any nominee until they are fully and properly vetted—including all the required disclosures and clearances for each nominee. Senators should have …
(2025-01-14). The Dangers of Biden's Legacy and Trump's Inheritance. counterpunch.org 
A key measure of any U.S. president's success is the ability or good fortune to leave his successor with a better international situation than the one he inherited. Donald Trump inherited a relatively stable situation from Barack Obama, but his chaotic and unstable leadership did no favors for Joe Biden. Trump now inherits a broad pattern of disorder in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, and has named a national security team that seems destined to make all of these issues worse.
(2025-01-14). The Empathy Inequality Index. counterpunch.org 
There is something of a loose, informal social contract inherent to a successful human society, and that is the condition of reciprocal empathy. When one experiences misfortune, others in a healthy society care and assist, despite there being no contractual obligation. Others care when catastrophe falls upon their neighbors. It's basic empathy, not a complicated interaction. Yet we have been immersed in a society that simply wants us to feel empathy in one direction, and that is towards those who have ample resources and power but, for whatever reason, have hit a bump in their golden paved road. The empathy our p…
(2025-01-14). Climate Debt and Border Abolition. counterpunch.org 
The following is an excerpt from Environmentalism from Below. The assertion of a right to move is a central element of movements for environmentalism from below. Indeed, border abolition and the defense of refugees and migrants must be regarded as a key element of the climate justice movement. This means, first and foremost, challenging the
(2025-01-14). Of the Plutocrats, By the Plutocrats, For the Plutocrats. counterpunch.org 
"Every morning," the billionaire Marc Andreessen smiled a few weeks after Donald Trump's re-election this past November, "I wake up happier than the day before." The stoked Andreessen, with Trump's re-entry into the White House only days away, must by now be sitting in seventh heaven. He no doubt has plenty of deep-pocket company. We've
(2025-01-14). Countering Japan's Defiance of International Whaling Conventions. counterpunch.org Many members of the international community consider whale-hunting a barbaric practice that should have been banned decades ago. But some countries have long viewed it as a vital commercial enterprise and in some cases, an emblem of their national culture. These contrasting viewpoints figured prominently in the promulgation of the International Convention on the Regulation
(2025-01-14). Trump 2.0: The Next Narrative. counterpunch.org 
Americans have long been subjected to a political and corporate sleight-of-hand, the creation of a narrative that says it is doing one thing while behind the scenes doing another. America's corporate tyrants work with our elected officials to claim they are keeping us safe and secure in our continental cocoon of North America as they
(2025-01-14). Lessons from the LA Wildfires. counterpunch.org 
Wind-blown embers leap ahead of the fire front to start new "spot" fires. Under these conditions, it is impossible to stop or control a blaze. Photo George Wuerthner The fires in Los Angeles are still burning as I write this. The loss of property, the disruption and loss of lives, and the trauma these fires
(2025-01-14). The plain truth about "The Man from Plains" and Jimmy Carter's BIG lie. strategic-culture.su 
By Ed RAMPELL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Carter's Canonization: Saint Jimmy | Once again Americans have been inundated b…
(2025-01-14). The 'Uber Model' Comes for Nursing. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Surge of respiratory viruses infecting millions worldwide in first weeks of 2025. wsws.org The northern hemisphere is facing not only a surge of COVID infections, but flu, RSV, and norovirus cases are skyrocketing.
(2025-01-14). Zelensky, Macron Discuss the Idea of French Troops Deploying to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, and discussed the idea of a possible deployment of French troops to Ukraine as part of a potential future security guarantee. Zelensky said he and Macron discussed "achieving peace and developing effective security guarantees." The Ukrainian president wrote on X: …
(2025-01-14). Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day. democracynow.org 
Around Los Angeles, firefighting crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires and other smaller blazes. Nearly a thousand of the firefighters deployed to help contain the devastating fires are incarcerated. They have been working around the clock while earning as little as between $5.80 to $10.24 a day. For more on how California's incarcerated firefighting program works, we speak to investigative journalist Keri Blakinger, who is herself formerly incarcerated, and who recently had to evacuate her home in Los Angeles.
(2025-01-14). White Nationalism, Sexual Assault & Corruption: Trump "Loyalist" Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation. democracynow.org 
The confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth, begins today amid backlash over his history of sexual assault, misusing funds in his previous positions, and various violations committed while under the influence of alcohol. Hegseth was also one of 12 National Guard members removed as guards for President Biden's 2021 inauguration over possible extremist ties. He has tattoos associated with the white supremacist and neo-Nazi movements, including what's known as a Jerusalem cross, a symbol used by Chris…
(2025-01-14). Police seize counterfeit goods in Musina. sanews.gov.za Police seize counterfeit goods in Musina | Counterfeit and illicit goods valued at over R5 million have been seized in a police operation in Musina, Limpopo. | | The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with its crime-fighting partners, conducted an operation that was spearheaded by the National Counterfeit Goods Unit, with support from the SAPS Gauteng Drone Team, including the Bloemfontein K9 Unit, South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs, and brand protectors on Sunday. | | A roving team comprising SAPS members from specialised units deployed in Limpopo, as part of Operation Vala Umgodi, als…
(2025-01-14). What The Navy's Massive Orca Submarine Drone Is Actually Capable Of. twz.com 
We dive deep with the captain in charge of the Orca program on the drone's current abilities and what it could be capable of in the future.
(2025-01-14). Mass Ukrainian Drone Onslaught Strikes Targets Across Western Russia. twz.com 
(2025-01-14). Amnesty International Event in Venice Sparks Outrage Over Gaza Report. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). NJ Palestine Events 1/7-1/13. fightbackbetter.com South Jersey for Gaza Rallies | South Jersey for Gaza continued its powerful advocacy with its regular rallies held twice a week, on
(2025-01-14). From Ground Zero, Stories from Gaza, a moving film from 22 Palestinian filmmakers. wsws.org Veteran Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi has produced an unforgettable film from extraordinary circumstances during the genocidal war against the Palestinians of Gaza.
(2025-01-14). Palestinians in Gaza Discuss Upcoming Donald Trump Presidency. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-01-14). Trump, Putin Expected to Speak "in the Coming Days and Weeks" globalresearch.ca Future Councilor of White House National Security Mike Waltz said in an
(2025-01-14). Apologies to the World: The Great Climate Scam Was Launched at a Club of Rome Meeting in 1971. globalresearch.ca This post is segmented as follows. You can click on the desired section to go directly to it. |
(2025-01-14). How to Stay Healthy and Happy Through Menopause. globalresearch.ca Menopause typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, causing hormonal changes that lead to symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, significantly impacting daily life and well-being | Research shows diets rich in healthy carbohydrates reduce hot flashes by 88%, with …
(2025-01-14). Video: The Mysterious Death of the Inventor of the PCR Test, Nobel Laureate Dr. Kary Mullis. globalresearch.ca 
"The PCR is a process. It does not tell you that you are sick." —Dr. Kary Mullis, (image right) Nobel Laureate and Inventor of the RT-PCR, passed away in August 2019. | "…All or a substantial part of these …
(2025-01-14). Understanding the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Asthma, COPD, and Long-Term Lung Problems. globalresearch.ca The
(2025-01-14). Law of the Jungle. Why We Cannot Make Progress. Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca This image sums up the state of the world in recent days. | Of course you have to know how to read it. | The remorseless cat is the global system: the multinational banks like Bank of America, multinational asset management firms …
(2025-01-14). Non-violent Revolution in Serbia Gains Traction and Raises Questions. globalresearch.ca New Year's came and went, but as we had surmised
(2025-01-14). Zelensky Accuses West of Grabbing $88.5 Billion or Half of All Money Sent to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca In a recent
(2025-01-14). Selected Articles: The European Union Threatens Germany, Freedom of Expression Is Gone, We Will "Enforce Democracy" on EU-NATO Nation States. globalresearch.ca 
By The troubled bloc's close coordination with NATO shows that there's virtually no difference between the …
(2025-01-14). 2025 — Endless Chaos Towards a One World Government or Vicious Confusion? Towards a One World Tyranny. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca Aren't we all so happy as chaos is upon us — planned chaos for confusion and destruction, and for those who see through it, evoking a smile? | It is like a run for the end game that will never end …
(2025-01-14). The Trump Regime Is Being Defeated Before It Takes Office. Dr. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca As I have emphasized in the past two days, "the Trump regime will be tamed before it takes office." | …
(2025-01-14). The CDC, Palantir and the AI-Healthcare Revolution. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Multi-millionaire Reform MP Rupert Lowe advocates for dismantling NHS and 'buying own healthcare'. leftfootforward.org Reform MP Rupert Lowe has argued that the public should pay for their own healthcare and advocated for the NHS to be dismantled. | The former Southampton FC chair and multi-millionaire has said he thinks "we should be able to opt out of the NHS" and "have some form of scheme where we buy our own healthcare". | Speaking on TalkTV, where presenter Jeremy Kyle referred to him as a "my friend" and said, "I could damn well talk to you forever", Lowe described the NHS as "an animal on the back of productive Britain and it's killing us". | Lowe said that "there are a lot of ways you can solve the NHS" and claimed th…
(2025-01-14). GOP's Medicaid cuts plan draws widespread backlash as experts warn of devastating consequences. nationofchange.org Leaked GOP plan shows intent to strip millions of Americans of healthcare access.
(2025-01-14). Remember How Roberto Clemente Lived, Not How He Died. progressive.org Thinking about the legacy of the humanitarian and star as his island home sits in darkness from power outages.
(2025-01-14). Deb Haaland, America's first Native Cabinet secretary, considers her legacy. grist.org When Deb Haaland was chosen as the secretary of the Interior by President Joe Biden in 2021, she was the first Native American ever to serve in the U.S. Cabinet. It was a seminal moment for tribal citizens: For more than 150 years, the Interior Department had been the arm of the U.S. government in charge of managing relationships with tribes, which included executing its colonial agenda. The agency helped oversee
(2025-01-14). A Discussion on the Viability of 'Sustainable' Aviation Fuels. inequality.org
(2025-01-14). Agriculture Must Extract More Benefits from BRICS. infobrics.org Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, highlighted the urgency for the BRICS bloc to deepen economic co-operation, particularly in agriculture during the Farming Forward event hosted by Standard Bank and Business Day at Sun City…
(2025-01-14). Trump, Putin expected to speak "in the coming days and weeks" infobrics.org US president-elect considers the idea of expelling Russia from new regions "unrealistic".
(2025-01-14). Indonesia Becomes a Full-Fledged BRICS Member. infobrics.org On January 6th, 2025 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (a country that holds the chairmanship in the BRICS this year) declared that Indonesia has joined the BRICS bloc as a full-fledged member…
(2025-01-14). Understanding BRICS+: The New Economic Powerhouse. infobrics.org With new alliances and emerging markets offering fresh investment opportunities, is BRICS+ quietly shaping the future of global growth?>
(2025-01-14). Zelensky hopes to receive Budanov's support against Zaluzhny. infobrics.org Internal disputes in Kiev are reaching a worrying level of instability, posing national security challenges.
(2025-01-14). Leftist leanings gain ground in German politics ahead of forthcoming elections. infobrics.org Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is also running against the system. The current economic decline in Germany supports the rise of this left-wing party which is already represented in the European Parliament.
(2025-01-14). Without job opportunities in their homeland, Colombians are recruited by Kiev. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-14). L.A. fires: Politicians deny accountability as disaster capitalism fuels fightback. liberationnews.org 
While Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass desperately tries to stifle public outrage about inadequate wildfire response, fire personnel emphasize the dire lack of funding and resources allocated towards emergency services as the cause.
(2025-01-14). Why NATO's Plan to Conscript Ukraine's Youth Will Fail. libya360.wordpress.com Glenn Diesen NATO continues to pressure Ukraine to lower its conscription age to 18 as the huge casualties by Ukraine have resulted in a lack of manpower. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is pressuring Ukraine into "getting younger people into the fight", while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been more cautious in his…
(2025-01-14). The moral depravity of U.S. sanctions and embargoes. strategic-culture.su O'Grady also also points out that Cuba is a supporter of the dictatorial regime of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, who has ruthlessly tyrannized the Venezuelan people, not only politically but also economically with the same type of socialist economic system that exists in Cuba. Harkening back to the popular post-9/11 U.S. "war on terrorism," which replaced the previously popular "war on communism," she points out that Venezuela is as big a supporter of terrorism as Cuba is.
(2025-01-14). Attempted assassination of leading Kenyan communist Booker Omole. thecommunists.org Official statement from the Communist Party Marxist of Kenya (CPM-K): This morning (10 January), at approximately 3.00am, armed assailants equipped with night vision goggles and firearms violently stormed the residence of Comrade Booker Ngesa Omole. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued, during which Comrade Booker and his comrades managed to neutralise one attacker, while seven …
(2025-01-14). Tory MP embarrasses herself with false claim about 'preferential' access to NHS services. leftfootforward.org Sarah Bool, the Tory MP for South Northamptonshire, has been shut down for falsely claiming migrants receive priority access to NHS services. | This follows reports last week in the Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Daily Express, which said that migrants are able to 'skip' queues at A&E, use walk-in services, and register with GPs. | Yesterday in a question to Angela Eagle, the immigration minister, Bool asked: "Does the Secretary of State believe it is fair that undocumented illegal migrants get priority access to the NHS over British taxpayers?". | In response, Eagle said: "Mr Speaker, they don't". | A study carri…
(2025-01-14). Groups to converge on DC this weekend to confront MAGA forces. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON — On January 18th, dozens of civil society organizations plan to converge on Washington, D.C. as "The People's March" to spark a "new social movement" that will confront the MAGA forces descending on the 20th to take power of all three branches of federal government. Among these groups are immigrant, environmental, and civil liberties …
(2025-01-14). Hegseth Is a Bad Joke. davidswanson.org Like the Republican Party whose senators will make Pete Hegseth the next U.S. Secretary of War, Hegseth is a bad joke. The Democratic minority in the horribly unrepresentative Senate is a joke you might hear at an amateur mic night. Hegseth is a guy who has reportedly shouted "Kill all Muslims." Nobody asked him if …
(2025-01-14). Panama welcomes Cuba's removal from US terrorist list. plenglish.com Panama, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The National Coordinator of Solidarity with Cuba in Panama on Tuesday welcomed the decision by the Government of the United States to remove the Caribbean island a list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.
(2025-01-14). State of Venezuela's Far-Right Opposition: Leaders and Supporters Blame and Insult Each Other. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — Jan 11, 2025 | It is not nice to boast about the successes that one has as a political commentator, but from time to time one has to do it, because every grocer praises his own cheese. So I have to say, with great satisfaction, that my prediction of last week came true to the letter: they were going to be a few days of wishful thinking, with harsh reality crashing down on them, and days of perfidious staged incidents that would try to impose themselves as truths. | "Indeed, said and done / He hit the balls off the ceiling," sang Venezuelan folk singer Simón Díaz in a witty humorous…
(2025-01-14). Is President Noboa Violating the Rule of Law in Ecuador? orinocotribune.com January 11, 2025 — ( During the last few weeks, constitutional lawyers and political scientists have warned that President Daniel Noboa is playing a game that threatens the constitutional order, international law, and the rule of law. As the weeks have passed, the President has demonstrated that he is unafraid to "interpret" the laws of the republic in a manner that serves his administration's interests. | Assault on the Mexican embassy in Ecuador…
(2025-01-14). Venezuela Condemns Fascist Attacks Against Its Consulates. orinocotribune.com
(2025-01-14). Kabul Asks Pakistan To Stop Attacks Inside Afghanistan. orinocotribune.com Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claims Pakistani forces targeted civilians in eastern Kunar province | Ankara
| The Afghan Taliban interim administration asked Pakistan to stop cross-border attacks inside Afghanistan, according to local media. | Afghan Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Pakistani forces targeted civilians in eastern Kunar province on Thursday night, causing casualties, Tolo News reported. | "In Kunar province, rockets hit certain areas causing casualties. Livestock, in particular, have been killed. We condemn these rocket attacks by Pakistan and demand…
(2025-01-14). Elon Musk and AfD's Alice Weidel's align ahead of elections in Germany. peoplesdispatch.org In a recent interview, Elon Musk and Alice Weidel from Alternative for Germany found common ground on topics ranging from anti-immigration to historical revisionism…
(2025-01-14). Surge in abductions of government critics in Kenya sparks mass public outcry. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-01-14). Biden removes Cuba from list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. peoplesdispatch.org United States President Biden has announced that he will remove Cuba from the US's list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in his final days as President, reversing Donald Trump's addition of Cuba to the list in 2021. The Biden administration
(2025-01-14). The colonizer's mask has slipped to the floor. peoplesdispatch.org A decade ago, on a road north of Bamako, Mali, the jeep I was driving in had to pull off the road to permit a French military convoy to pass. The convoy was on its way to the main airfield used by the French air force as a part of Operation Serval (2013—2014). It was a long, dusty wait as the trucks went along the road, struggling a little in the mud that had begun to claim the roadway. I waved to some soldiers, just to be polite, but got a firm look from them. I could only imagine what they were thinking, so far from home, so confused about their mandate. | Something about the situation made me think of th…
(2025-01-14). South American Anabaptists to gather in Cusco. anabaptistworld.org On January 18-21, Anabaptists in South America will gather in Cusco, Peru, to celebrate 500 years of Anabaptism. Many 500th anniversary commemorations of Anabaptism are occurring in the Europe and North America, but the event in Cusco is special because it is being celebrated in the Southern hemisphere. This gathering brings Anabaptists together from different …
(2025-01-14). Cuban president reiterates persistence of US blockade. plenglish.com Havana Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel thanked all those who contributed to the decision announced by the United States on Tuesday to exclude Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list, but recalled that the economic blockade remains intact.
(2025-01-14). US solidarity reiterates commitment to Cuba until end of blockade. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The National Network on Cuba (NNOC) in the United States reiterated its commitment to fighting against the blockade and underscored the solidarity efforts to achieve the Caribbean island's removal from the States Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2025-01-14). Venezuela welcomes US decision to remove Cuba from spurious SSOT list. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Government welcomed the decision by the Government of the United States on Tuesday to remove Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terorrism (SSOT) list.
(2025-01-14). Cuba is grateful for global support for removal from US SSOT list. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba expressed gratitude for the global support for its removal from the US list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism, a decision made by the White House on Tuesday.
(2025-01-14). US Government removes Cuba from SSOT list. plenglish.com Washington, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Although the blockade continues and six days before the end of his term, United States President Joe Biden removed Cuba on Tuesday from the unilateral State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2025-01-14). Celebran en Granma Día del Trabajador Eléctrico(+ Fotos). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 14 ene (RHC)El acto central nacional por el Día del trabajador Eléctrico, tuvo lugar en la ciudad de Bayamo, capital de la provincia de Granma, donde radica la Empresa Eléctrica, Vanguardia Nacional, merecedora de este reconocimiento.
(2025-01-14). Es importante que EEUU elimine a Cuba de unilateral lista, afirma Atilio Borón (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) El sociólogo, politólogo y catedrático argentino de izquierda, Atilio Borón afirmó que es importante que EEUU elimine a Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo, medida anunciada este martes por Washington.
(2025-01-14). Liberación de reclusos es decisión unilateral y soberana, sostiene jefe de Estado cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel explicó este martes la postura de su país al otorgar la libertad a más de 500 personas sancionadas por delitos diversos, medida que consideró una decisión unilateral y soberana.
(2025-01-14). En América Latina y el Caribe celebran retirada de Cuba de lista terrorista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) En numerosos países de América Latina y el Caribe celebran este martes la decisión de Estados Unidos de retirar a Cuba de la lista de países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo.
(2025-01-14). El sueño que UNE (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Los hermanos jimaguas Yurisel García Sánchez y Yudisbel García Sánchez con cuatro y dos años de experiencia, respectivamente, en la Empresa Eléctrica de La Habana hablan de haber encontraron la profesión de sus sueños cuando se graduaron como linieros y se insertaron a la UEB Líneas Aéreas de esa institución capitalina, la más competitiva de su tipo en el país.
(2025-01-14). Los eléctricos de Granma Vanguardias por su quehacer. radiohc.cu El colectivo de la Empresa Eléctrica de Granma es un grupo sobresaliente del Ministerio de Energía y Minas que conquistó, con su esfuerzo, la sede del acto nacional por el trabajador del sector ,celebrado este 14 de enero.
(2025-01-14). Gobierno de Estados Unidos retira a Cuba de espuria lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. radiohc.cu Washington, 14 ene (RHC) El Gobierno de EE.UU. sacó este martes a Cuba de la espuria lista de Estados que según ellos patrocinan el terrorismo, medida que había mantenido Washington desde el 12 de enero de 2021, cuando fue suscrita por el entonces presidente Donald Trump.
(2025-01-14). Adopta Estados Unidos medidas en la dirección correcta, pero el bloqueo permanece. radiohc.cu El 14 de enero de 2025, el gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció la decisión de: 1) excluir a Cuba de la lista del Departamento de Estado de países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo; 2) hacer uso de la prerrogativa presidencial para impedir que se pueda tomar acción en tribunales estadounidenses ante demandas judiciales presentadas al amparo del Título III de la ley Helms-Burton; y 3) eliminar la lista de entidades cubanas restringidas que designa a un grupo de instituciones con las cuales se prohíbe a ciudadanos e instituciones estadounidenses realizar transacciones financieras, lo que ha tenido efecto en…
(2025-01-14). Cuba libera a personas que cumplen prisión, en el espíritu del Jubileo Ordinario de 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) Cuba liberó a 553 personas que cumplen sanción, dentro de los requisitos que establece la legislación vigente, y muestra de la relación respetuosa, franca y constructiva con el Vaticano.
(2025-01-14). Brigada ´Cruz del Sur ª: con Cuba hasta que se levante el bloqueo. radiohc.cu Pinar del Río, 14 ene (RHC) Vamos a seguir con el pueblo cubano hasta que el bloqueo criminal de Estados Unidos sea levantado, aseguró este martes Vinicio Molina, integrante de la brigada de solidaridad con Cuba ´Cruz del Sur ª.
(2025-01-14). Beisbol: Las Tunas en grupo B de la Liga de Campeones de América. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) La Confederación Mundial de Beisbol y Softbol (WBSC, siglas en inglés) presentó hoy los detalles de la segunda versión de la Liga de Campeones de América, que se disputará en México del 8 al 13 de abril próximo.
(2025-01-14). Cuba agradece apoyo mundial por exclusión de lista espuria de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) Cuba agradeció el apoyo mundial por su exclusión de la lista estadounidense de países patrocinadores del terrorismo, decisión adoptada por la Casa Blanca, este martes.
(2025-01-14). Díaz-Canel califica de decisión correcta, aunque tardía y limitada excluir a Cuba de espuria lista (+Post). radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel calificó este martes como una decisión correcta, aunque tardía y de alcance limitado, la exclusión de la mayor isla de las Antillas de la unilateral lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo, confeccionada por el Departamento de Estado de EE. UU.
(2025-01-14). Solidaridad desde Panamá: triunfo de Cuba frente a la arbitrariedad y la falsedad (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) La anunciada decisión del gobierno saliente de Josep Biden en Estados Unidos, este 14 de enero, ha tenido una amplia repercusión internacional y particularmente entre los grupos de solidaridad con Cuba.
(2025-01-14). Trabajadores eléctricos granmenses ejemplos en Cuba (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Granma, 14 ener. (RHC) Los trabajadores de la Empresa Eléctrica de la provincia cubana de Granma, merecedores de las actividades nacionales por el día del sector, laboraron durante el 2024 en acciones significativas.
(2025-01-14). Reconocen en La Habana a instituciones y obreros del ministerio de energía y minas en el Día del trabajador eléctrico. radiohc.cu La Habana, 14 ene (RHC) La UEB de Mantenimiento y Servicios, perteneciente a la empresa de Grupos Electrógenos y Servicios Eléctricos GEYSEL, se escogió este año como sede del acto provincial por el día del trabajador eléctrico, en La Habana.
(2025-01-14). Transcript of Firstpost interview: sanctions' impact on Indian oil procurement from Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader Firstpost — Spotlight: 0: 00We begin with the fallout of the war raging in the heart of Europe between Russia and Ukraine, and its impact on the global oil trade. The war, which is just days away from its three-year mark, has brought Cold War rivals, Russia and the United States, …
(2025-01-14). Transcript of NewsX discussion of U.S.-U.K. sanctions on Russian energy sector. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX — Porteous: 0: 00Hello and welcome. I am Thomas Porteous, and today we will be diving into a discussion on the USA and the United Kingdom tightening sanctions on the Russian oil industry. Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region have captured two North Korean …
(2025-01-14). Those With "X" … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-01-14). KZN CoGTA moves to address Ray Nkonyeni Municipality challenges. sanews.gov.za KZN CoGTA moves to address Ray Nkonyeni Municipality challenges | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has intervened to resolve the impasse at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, which has halted service delivery. | | Buthelezi convened a meeting with ratepayers, including business representatives, trade unions and Ray Nkonyeni Municipality leaders, to resolve the three-month-long workers' strike, which has affected service delivery. | | Held at the municipality's council chamber in Port Shepstone last Friday, the meeting was attended by the Ray Nkonyeni Munici…
(2025-01-14). "The Rubicon Was Several Rivers Back": NYC Doctors Are Ready to Strike. leftvoice.org
(2025-01-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Santiago teachers struck January 8 over layoffs and other cuts, while 1,800 strawberry pickers in the San Quintin Valley held a three-day strike against El Milagro de Baja agribusiness.
(2025-01-14). New Zealand government prepares anti-strike law. wsws.org As the government imposes drastic austerity measures and diverts more funds to the military, it has announced plans to dock workers' pay for partial strikes and work-to-rule industrial action.
(2025-01-14). Supreme Court May Decide if the Government Can Childproof the Internet. aclu.org In
(2025-01-14). Supreme Court urged to hear youth climate case after 43 lawmakers back constitutional challenge. nationofchange.org Lawmakers support youth-led lawsuit demanding government accountability on climate policies.
(2025-01-14). Idaho Republicans Demand Supreme Court Overturn 2015 Marriage Equality Decision. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in the Idaho state legislature have authored a resolution demanding that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn its 2015 decision recognizing marriage equality throughout the country. House Joint Memorial 1 was introduced last week by the House State Affairs Committee. Although it is a nonbinding resolution, the legislation would make a formal declaration by the Idaho House of… |
(2025-01-14). Wisconsin GOP Leader Says Court Ruling Could Lead to 14-Week Abortion Ban. truthout.org A key Republican lawmaker in the Wisconsin state legislature indicated over the weekend that his party would seek to restrict abortion access if the state Supreme Court upholds a lower court's opinion blocking an 1849 statute. The statute in question, which forbids abortion in all circumstances except to save a pregnant person's life, had been blocked from being enforced since 1973… |
(2025-01-14). CA Law Allows Low Wages for Incarcerated Firefighters as "Involuntary Servitude" truthout.org Around Los Angeles, firefighting crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires and other smaller blazes. Nearly a thousand of the firefighters deployed to help contain the devastating fires are incarcerated. They have been working around the clock while earning as little as between $5.80 to $10.24 a day. For more on how California's incarcerated firefighting program works… |
(2025-01-14). Trump Pick Pete Hegseth Won't Say If He'd Refuse Order to Shoot Protesters. truthout.org During testimony in the United States Senate on Tuesday, Pete Hegseth, former Fox News personality turned president-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, refused to answer a question regarding whether he'd follow an order from Trump to shoot at demonstrators. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) cited past assertions from former Defense Secretary Mark Esper… |
(2025-01-14). If Not for Trump's Return, Conviction at Trial Was Likely, Jack Smith Says. truthout.org The special counsel who investigated and charged Donald Trump over his attempts to subvert the 2020 election said in a final report released by the U.S. Justice Department early Tuesday that the former president would have been convicted for "a series of criminal efforts to retain power" had he not won another White House term in November. "But for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to… |
(2025-01-14). Governor Inslee Acts to Codify Emergency Abortion Access in Washington. truthout.org Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D), who is set to leave office tomorrow after not seeking reelection after his third term as governor, issued a directive on Friday to establish emergency abortion access as state law. "Codifying clear legal requirements to provide emergency abortion care according to the standard of care and the informed consent of pregnant persons will promote patients' access to… |
(2025-01-14). New Jersey police departments repeatedly hired training firm that promotes violence and bigotry. wsws.org Instructors, including active-duty police, encourage a "warrior" mentality that dehumanizes civilians and glorifies violence and insubordination.
(2025-01-14). Republicans threaten to withhold federal support to Californians devastated by raging infernos. wsws.org As public resources to contain fires and rebuild are rationed, the wealthy are hiring their own private fire fighting forces to protect their properties.
(2025-01-14). At last, serious television: Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. wsws.org Wolf Hall tackles a critical historical period, the Reformation, through one of its key actors, Thomas Cromwell, without reducing his biography to domestic melodrama or making the characters simply ciphers for the history.
(2025-01-14). Expand the Stellantis Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee! End the blackmailing of workers and job cuts! wsws.org The Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee has issued a call to build and expand committees at Stellantis and across the Big Three to oppose job cuts.
(2025-01-14). BNSF cuts time-off allocations for US railroaders after 2024 days go "unused" wsws.org The move comes as the rail unions are attempting to push through another round of sellout contracts which are even worse than the deal imposed by Congress in 2022.
(2025-01-14). Sri Lanka: Peradeniya University tries to justify ban on IYSSE lecture. wsws.org The IYSSE warns: The attack on free speech by Peradeniya University authorities, if not answered and fought, will be extended to other universities, institutions of higher studies and schools.
(2025-01-14). Australia: Labor government docks pay of Sydney rail workers over limited work bans. wsws.org While the government aims to crush workers' opposition, the union bureaucracy is promoting illusions that decent pay and conditions can be achieved through backroom negotiations and legal manoeuvres.
(2025-01-14). Outrage grows over the arrest of 78 workers by Border Patrol in Kern County, California. wsws.org The operation, dubbed "Return to Sender," was carried out by the Democrat Biden administration in its waning days.
(2025-01-14). Workers support SGP decision to contest German elections, criticise war and social cuts. wsws.org In the course of the SGP election campaign, it has become clear that there is deep unrest among workers, young people and sections of the middle class, and that a social explosion is looming.
(2025-01-14). Symbolic Sovereignty: Alvita Akiboh on the Materiality of Empire. publicbooks.org "The US flag is always flying; if you buy something, the money is US money; and the stamps are US stamps."
(2025-01-14). Hardcore MAGA Steve Bannon: Evil Elon Musk Should Go Back To South Africa, White South Africans Are Most Racist People On Earth. moguldom.com In an escalating war of words within the MAGA movement, Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, has launched a scathing attack on tech billionaire Elon Musk. Bannon, known for his fiery allegiance to far-right causes, now claims that Musk is "truly evil" and vowed to "take this guy down" as tensions between them …
(2025-01-14). Buddhist Philosophy: Does Buddhism Lead to Nihilism? muslimskeptic.com As we have mentioned quite a few times now, Buddhism seems to be way off the radar for the secular world. This is because it doesn't pose any threat to it whatsoever. It posits no religious perspective on essential matters such as politics, economics, and, more generally, not even a worldview. It is seen as …
(2025-01-14). No Longer a National Pastime. progressive.org Throughout its history, baseball has attempted to play the role of a national uniter. Those who want to preserve the union are weaker due to baseball's inability today to play the role it once did.
(2025-01-14). Eastern Cape celebrates improved Matric results. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape celebrates improved Matric results | The Eastern Cape's Class of 2024 has set a new record, boosting the province's overall pass rate by an impressive 3.56 percentage points. | This year's matriculants achieved an 84.9% pass rate, a notable improvement from 81.4% in 2023. | Over the term, this represents a shift from the 76.5% in 2019 to 84.9% in 2024, representing a 4.17% shift over the term. The Eastern Cape has produced a total of 352 524 passes over the term from 2020 to 2024. | This was announced by the provincial education department on Tuesday led by Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade, t…
(2025-01-14). Matric results day brings joy and celebration across South Africa. sanews.gov.za Matric results day brings joy and celebration across South Africa | There was a hive of activity at schools across the country this morning as matriculants eagerly returned to collect their examination results. | The air was filled with excitement, nervous anticipation and bursts of joy, as learners celebrated the culmination of 12 years of hard work. | Many schools held special celebrations to honor the Class of 2024, applauding their resilience and dedication. Teachers and principals were on hand to congratulate the learners, and many students took the opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude to their…
(2025-01-14). KZN on track towards its 90% target, Premier. sanews.gov.za KZN on track towards its 90% target, Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has joined in the jubilation as the province proudly secured second position in the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results. | KwaZulu-Natal achieved an impressive 89.5% pass rate, representing a 3.1% improvement from the previous year, and positions the province as the second-best performing in South Africa, following the Free State. | Ntuli officially announced the 2024 matric results during a prestigious ceremony at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban on Tuesday. | "This is proof that…
(2025-01-14). Assigning Responsibility for the Tragic Los Angeles Fires. wattsupwiththat.com Blaming climate change for these disasters only deflects attention away from actual causes. Fabrications linking rising CO2 to wildfires should be ignored. Governments must employ solutions that will truly protect people and their property from the unstoppable, natural conditions enabling devastating fires.
(2025-01-14). NOAA's "no evidence" that wind kills whales violates the Information Quality Act. wattsupwiththat.com NOAA's blatant violation of the Information Quality Act by ignoring the evidence that wind development is killing whales needs to be investigated and corrected.
(2025-01-14). How parliamentary petitions show our democracy is alive and well. leftfootforward.org Jamie Stone is the Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross and the chair of the House of Commons Petitions Committee. | Somewhere or other there is an old photograph of Charles Kennedy and me delivering a petition to the Treasury. | The petition was for a fair deal on the cost of motor fuel in the Highlands where we were paying far more at the pumps to run our vehicles than other parts of the country. We'd spent a lot of time and trouble gathering the signatures, and when we arrived at the Treasury the man at the front door took the box and quickly shut the door in our faces. Rather antic…
(2025-01-14). AIPAC Whistleblower Reveals The Truth / Trump To Steal Greenland. rumble.com
(2025-01-14). Hard work pays off for Gauteng matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Hard work pays off for Gauteng matric Class of 2024 | Gauteng's history-making matric Class of 2024 are a testament to the fruits of resilience and hard work. | This is according to the provincial Education MEC Matome Chiloane who announced the province's matric results at a ceremony held in Midrand on Tuesday. | This followed on the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate results by the Department of Basic Education on Monday. | At least 133 000 full time learners wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in Gauteng with more than 117 000 passing and achieving a 88.4% pass rate. | Bachelor…
(2025-01-14). Plastics industry used disinformation to lobby against ban on 'forever chemicals'. leftfootforward.org The estimated cost of cleaning up 'forever chemical' pollution in the UK and Europe will be £1.6 trillion over 20 years…
(2025-01-14). It's Time To End The Exploitative Foreign Worker Program. readthemaple.com Ultimately, the only way to truly address the issues at the heart of the program is to do away with its closed work permit system.
(2025-01-14). Trump's Mass Deportation Plan Is A Racist Racket. progressivehub.net ALBERTO TOSCANO | IN THESE TIMES…
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(2025-01-14). Facebook Drops Fact-Checking, Sparking Concerns Over Hate Speech. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Erdogan Ally Calls on Ocalan To Declare Dissolution of PKK. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Electric vehicles put to the test in Mexico City Formula E race. america.cgtn.com 
Fans of formula car race car driving were treated to some intense and environmentally friendly competition this past weekend in Mexico City. Formula E racing is made up of electric vehicles and is increasingly becoming a key testing ground for electric vehicle technology. | CGTN's Franc Contreras reports.
(2025-01-14). Deric Gilliard, author of The Longest Four Years of My Life, on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com Happy New Year from all of us at Inspiration for the Nation! As we step into 2025, we're bringing you inspiring conversations to kickstart the year with purpose, planning, and …
(2025-01-14). Planning for 2025 with Wealth Advisor Mike Jennings on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com Happy New Year from all of us at Inspiration for the Nation! As we step into 2025, we're bringing you inspiring conversations to kickstart the year with purpose, planning, and …
(2025-01-14). Women of Pearls Vision Board Workshop on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com Happy New Year from all of us at Inspiration for the Nation! As we step into 2025, we're bringing you inspiring conversations to kickstart the year with purpose, planning, and …
(2025-01-14). Trump's comments on Panama Canal spark concern. america.cgtn.com 
A diplomatic row is brewing between the United States and Panama over one of the world's most vital shipping routes. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's comments about the Panama Canal have reignited debate over the century-old waterway at a time when global maritime trade faces unprecedented challenges. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez has the story.
(2025-01-14). SATIRE: Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns. theonion.com 
U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the federal cases against Donald Trump on charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat and mishandling of classified documents, has resigned as the Republican president-elect prepares to return to the White House. What do you think?
(2025-01-14). SATIRE: Sun Unsure What It Has To Do To Get Humans To Worship It Again. theonion.com HOUSTON—Coming to terms with its diminished status after thousands of years as a venerated deity commanding pure devotion, the sun admitted this week that it was unsure what it had to do to get humans to worship it again. "Last year I tried this huge total eclipse, and that didn't do shit," the sun said …
(2025-01-14). SATIRE: Target Losing Market Share As More Americans Opt To Forgo All Earthly Possessions. theonion.com MINNEAPOLIS—After months of declining sales at the retail chain, experts confirmed Tuesday that Target was losing market share due to more Americans opting to forgo all earthly possessions. "While Target used to have a loyal customer base that would leave the store laden with everything from cosmetics to home decor, millions of U.S. shoppers are …
(2025-01-14). A Methodist Mennonite. anabaptistworld.org My Wesleyan Methodist family was loving and supportive, even as I rejected the church as a teenager.
(2025-01-14). Winds threaten progress made by firefighters in LA. america.cgtn.com 
The death toll in the Los Angeles wildfires has risen to 25, with dozens more missing. Firefighters have braced for the return of the high winds that fueled the inferno. Weather forecasters are warning the city to prepare for "explosive fire growth" and residents have been told to be prepared to leave. Three wildfires are still burning in Los Angeles, with the largest — the Palisades fire — just 17% contained on Tuesday, Jan. 14. | Toni Waterman has the latest.
(2025-01-14). Employment Opportunities with Onondaga County: Forensic Attendant/Forensic Attendant II. urbancny.com Onondaga County is currently seeking dedicated and qualified candidates for the following positions: 1. Forensic Attendant II 2. Forensic Attendant Application Deadline: Monday, January 20, 2025 If you or someone …
(2025-01-14). New York State Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 2025 Film Tribute. urbancny.com Governor Kathy Hochul announced a special tribute, "We Press On: New York State Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." This hour-long documentary will air statewide on PBS …
(2025-01-14). Syracuse Stage Rings in 2025 with the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play "Primary Trust" urbancny.com Syracuse Stage is set to start the new year with a bang as it proudly presents Eboni Booth's "Primary Trust," a poignant and heartwarming drama that won the 2024 Pulitzer …
(2025-01-14). Rethinking the global electricity debate: why reliable power matters for economic growth. onlineopinion.com.au From the discovery of fire to the Industrial Revolution, each leap in energy transformation has reshaped societies, increasing productivity, reducing poverty, and improving living standards.
(2025-01-14). An era of vertigo. onlineopinion.com.au In short, we gradually find ourselves in a globalising society where many values have been entirely or partly upended, turned inside out, and starkly contrasted to what we once considered commonsensical and reasonable.
(2025-01-14). Video: A Discussion on the Viability of 'Sustainable' Aviation Fuels. ips-dc.org
(2025-01-14). Another year, more blackouts in Puerto Rico. grist.org 
Around 5: 30 in the morning on December 31, Yvonne Santiago was woken up by a sudden stillness: The fans had switched off. It must be a power outage, she quickly reasoned, and went back to sleep. | When she woke up again hours later, she learned that the outage wasn't contained to Bayamón, the Puerto Rican city where she was spending the holidays with her boyfriend's family, but was in fact an island-wide blackout. "Reading the news, I burst out laughing," she said. | "We have a saying: Ríe para no llorar — laugh to not cry," she explained. "Things are constantly happening on this island. We're always on…
(2025-01-14). Altadena has avoided California's fire insurance hell. That won't last. grist.org 
Randy and Miki Quinton held hands as they walked uphill into what remains of their neighborhood in Altadena, the unincorporated Los Angeles suburb where they had lived for more than 20 years. After they entered the barricaded neighborhood through an open alleyway with two of their friends on Friday, the husband and wife confronted a scene of utter devastation: The Eaton Fire had incinerated hundreds of homes and cars in the middle-class neighborhood, leaving behind only ash-soaked chimneys and flaming gas lines. The Quintons' own house had been vaporized, along with all their belongings. | "Twenty-four, forty-…
(2025-01-14). 'Modernising' Behind Closed Doors: The Committee for Bringing Parliament Up to Date Holds All Its Meetings in Private. bylinetimes.com The committee has set out three aims: to drive up standards, improve the Commons culture and working practices, and reform Parliamentary procedures to "enhance effectiveness". | But little is known about discussions which have taken place internally so far. | The official report from the last meeting, on 3rd December, says only: "The committee considered its ongoing engagement event programme and evaluated progress on the call for views so far. As part of hearing from representatives of the smaller parties, the committee had a private briefing with Reform UK representatives." | A November meeting summary was…
(2025-01-14). MPs Cashed in More Than £1 Million From GB News and Other Media and Speaking Gigs Last Year. bylinetimes.com 
Just five MPs hoovered up over three quarters of the total media earnings by Members of Parliament in 2024, according to analysis by Byline Times. | Reform leader Nigel Farage, his Reform UK colleague Lee Anderson, and Conservatives Nick Timothy, Jacob Rees-Mogg (no longer sitting) and Suella Braverman led the pack for MPs making the most from media and speaking appearances last year. They brought in £770,000 on top of their MP salaries, between them. | Labour's David Lammy — now foreign secretary — and ousted ex-PM Liz Truss, as well as fellow Conservatives Jake Berry and Ben Wallace also r…
(2025-01-14). The Great Taking: How to shield your wealth from the self-styled financial elites. expose-news.com The Great Taking, a plan by the global elite to strip humanity of assets and consolidate power, is imminent, according to David Webb, a former Wall Street insider and hedge fund manager. …
(2025-01-14). The Conspiracy: A One World Government using technocracy to rule over all. expose-news.com We have all become familiar with the term "conspiracy theory" over the last five years. But what is less clear for some is what the "conspiracy" actually is. The "Conspiracy" refers to …
(2025-01-14). Cancer treatments: When ivermectin and fenbendazole aren't enough. expose-news.com Justus R. Hope discusses the potential of repurposed drugs, such as ivermectin and fenbendazole, in treating terminal cancers by targeting the metabolic drivers of cancer. The Metabolic Theory of Cancer, described by …
(2025-01-14). Police arrest 16 718 suspects during nationwide Operation Shanela. sanews.gov.za Police arrest 16 718 suspects during nationwide Operation Shanela | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested 16 718 suspects during its Operation Shanela crime crackdown, which ran from 6 – 12 January 2025, targeting criminal activities across the country. | "Through Operation Shanela, SAPS continues to take a bold and decisive approach in dealing with crime in the country. These crime fighting activities include tracking operations, roadblocks, high visibility patrols, stop and searches, as well as tracing of wanted suspects," SAPS said in a statement. | All Shanela operations are led by the Provinc…
(2025-01-14). President Ramaphosa commends Matric Class of 2024 on record achievements. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa commends Matric Class of 2024 on record achievements | President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 for their exceptional achievements, highlighting their dedication and the significant strides made in South Africa's basic education sector. | According to official results, 615 429 learners successfully passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in 2024, surpassing the pass rate of any other time in the country's history. | The national pass rate for the National Senior Certificate increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3% last year. ⚪ Nearly half of the lear…
(2025-01-14). SA hosts G20 Framework Working Group meeting. sanews.gov.za SA hosts G20 Framework Working Group meeting | Technical meetings under the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Track have begun this week with a meeting of the Framework Working Group (FWG). | | This after South Africa kicked off its G20 Presidency with the hosting of the G20 Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings in December 2024. | | "The National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank are jointly responsible for overseeing the work of the G20 Finance Track. | | "The mandate of the FWG is to promote strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth, and does so by identifying, monitoring and assessing global macroeconom…
(2025-01-14). Western Cape achieves highest NSC pass rate ever. sanews.gov.za Western Cape achieves highest NSC pass rate ever | The Western Cape Matric Class of 2024 has excelled with a matric pass rate of 86.6%, which is a 5.1 percentage point increase on last year's pass rate and the province's highest National Senior Certificate pass rate ever. | | "Moreover, our bachelors pass rate, which is a crucial indicator of the quality of matric passes, has also increased by 5.6 percentage points to 47.8%. This is also the highest bachelors pass rate our department has achieved to date," Western Cape MEC for Education David Maynier said on Monday. | | The province also achieved the top Mathematic…
(2025-01-14). Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands 'corrections'. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-14). CPJ to release annual report of journalists imprisoned globally. cpj.org
(2025-01-14). A sad reality. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. A Warning Against The Pursuit of Leadership Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that while the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was saying something in a gathering, a Bedouin came and asked him, "When would the …
(2025-01-14). I'm gonna MAGA you, baby. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-14). Trump non si è ancora insediato e già promette la guerra totale. strategic-culture.su Vi ricordate il Donald Trump nel suo primo mandato presidenziale, che non aveva iniziato nuove guerre? Tranquilli, è solo un brutto ricordo. L'America del 2025 torna alla conquista. | Segue nostro Un brutto vizio che non passa mai | Per qualche giorno (davvero per pochi giorni) il mondo intero aveva davvero creduto che Donald Trump, vincendo le elezioni, avrebbe portato il mondo ad un'era di pace e prosperità , entrando in relazione, e n…
(2025-01-14). What will a "European Armenia" bring? strategic-culture.su Developments in Armenia carry significant clues about the future of the broader region. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The A…
(2025-01-14). Ritual structure used by Canaanites and Jews revealed in Jerusalem. haaretz.com A tiny oil press found inside could have served to anoint the standing stone found there too, whispering of the biblical story of Jacob…
(2025-01-14). Mexico's 'Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace' Program. pressenza.com The Mexican government of Claudia Sheinbaum has launched the National Voluntary Disarmament Plan 'Yes to disarmament, Yes to peace', a program that aims to get the population to surrender their firearms in exchange for financial compensation. | The President, accompanied by the Secretaries of the National Defense, Navy, Security, National Guard, Interior and several local and religious authorities presided over the official act this Friday in the esplanade of the Basilica of Guadalupe. "Weapons are a symbol of violence and death. We do not want any family to have a gun in their home," declared Sheinbaum, seeking…
(2025-01-14). Court Martial not interested in arguments, further remands Besigye until 3rd February 2025. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Kamulegeya have been further remanded until 3rd February 2025. The Court martial ignored all the questions and concerns raised by Besigye's legal team led by Martha Karua and Fred Mpanga. Earlier, Besigye and Hajji Kamulegeya declined to take plea. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Share on: WhatsApp…
(2025-01-14). Equity Bank hands Gift a big Ugandan assignment. independent.co.ug 
Equity Bank Uganda Limited Appoints Gift Shoko as Managing Director Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank Uganda, a subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Gift Shoko from Zimbabwe as the new Managing Director to replace Anthony Kituuka who resigned late last year. Shoko has been Executive Director of Equity Bank …
(2025-01-14). Prosecutors fight back after Besigye lawyers ask them to refer case to Constitutional Court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Army Prosecutors in the trial of Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and two others have objected to a request for a constitutional reference, arguing that the General Court Martial has the jurisdiction to try the case. Besigye's lawyers Martha Karua, Frederick Mpanga and Erias Lukwago want the Constitutional Court to …
(2025-01-14). Navy Just Revealed Tally Of Surface-To-Air Missiles Fired In Ongoing Red Sea Fight. twz.com 
(2025-01-14). Ukraine Gets First RCH 155 Wheeled Howitzer, Boxer Fighting Vehicles May Follow. twz.com 
Ukraine has received its first German-supplied The first Ukrainian RCH 155 — the designation stands for Remote-Control…
(2025-01-14). Talk World Radio: Shutting Down Military Air Shows. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Soundcloud link. davidcnswanson ∑ Talk World Radio: Shutting Down Military Air Shows Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about shutting down military air shows. We have two guests who are working together on …
(2025-01-14). We Will All Be Paying For L.A.'s Wildfires. levernews.com 
(2025-01-14). Panama, Greenland and the Potential Threat to U.S. Civil-Military Relations. fpif.org Reflect for a moment, that you are the U.S. military: perhaps the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; perhaps the combatant commander of the U.S. Southern Command or the U.S. European Command; perhaps the commander of a high-priority, deployable unit in the field. | You are aware that the You know…
(2025-01-14). Michigan's Muslims take matters into their own hands. therealnews.com 
(2025-01-14). Exclusive: Ashworth 'lined up to stand in Runcorn and Helsby' if Amesbury ineligible after conviction. skwawkbox.org 
Party manoeuvring to foist failed Leicester South right-winger on north-west members — but Reform already campaigning Keir Starmer's Labour has lined up Establishment TV favourite Jonathan Ashworth to stand for the party in Runcorn and Helsby if incumbent Mike Amesbury is convicted for more than twelve months at his trial on Thursday for a late-night …
(2025-01-14). Starmer appoints investment minister with links to infamous fraud to run investment office. skwawkbox.org 
Judge ruled Poppy Gustafsson's attempts to explain her role at 'improper accounting' firm 'unconvincing' Keir Starmer has appointed newly-ennobled 'entrepreneur' Poppy Gustafsson to the Labour front bench as 'Minister for Investment'. But Gustafsson's history has been highlighted and questioned by Private Eye — with the tongue-in-cheek comment that "others may wonder if she is less …
(2025-01-14). Starmer appoints 'Tory' civil servant to counter Reeves. skwawkbox.org 
Conservative-defending brother of right-wing Labour MP brought into No 10 as Reeves's credibility falls further apart Keir Starmer has brought the Tory-supporting twin brother of a novice right-wing Labour MP into Downing Street as Rachel Reeves's economic credibility collapses even further. The move has been described as a 'blow' to the Chancellor. Civil servant Olaf …
(2025-01-14). Keir Starmer's AI plan misses the central point of the fourth industrial revolution. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's plan for artificial intelligence (AI) falls well short of the main point of the fourth industrial revolution. That is to liberate people from labouring work they don't want to do, providing more time for social, creative, and intellectual endeavours. Instead, Starmer is largely pursuing private sector for-profit ownership of AI that threatens to […] | By
(2025-01-14). 'Keir Starmer Must Join a Progressive Alliance for a Fairer Voting System or Get Steamrollered by a Reform-Conservative Pact'. bylinetimes.com
(2025-01-14). The Great Retreat: A Eulogy for the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. wattsupwiththat.com So, let us raise a toast to NZAM, not in mourning but in mockery. Its collapse is a victory for common sense and a warning to all who would attempt to impose utopian visions on a world that isn't interested. May its demise serve as a lesson to the climate cartel: the road to net zero is paved with good intentions—and bankrupt ideologies.
(2025-01-14). Tory and Reform MPs rake in money from jobs at GB News and other right-wing media outlets. leftfootforward.org
(2025-01-14). Just Stop Oil trio who targeted ex-Tory MP Mark Jenkinson NOT GUILTY — and rightly so. thecanary.co 
Three Just Stop Oil supporters who fly posted the offices of a former Conservative MP to draw attention to his lies about a proposed Cumbrian coal mine have been acquitted of criminal damage by a magistrate in Carlisle. Mark Jenkinson: Just Stop Oiled The trio took action in April 2024 to demand an end to …
(2025-01-14). Trump continues to press to purchase Greenland. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has reignited international debate with his bombastic proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark. | The U.S. President-elect says the Arctic territory holds vast mineral deposits and is crucial to U.S. security. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.
(2025-01-14). Just Stop Oil trio who targeted ex-Tory MP Mark Jenkinson NOT GUILTY — and rightly so. thecanary.co Three Just Stop Oil supporters who fly posted the offices of a former Conservative MP to draw attention to his lies about a proposed Cumbrian coal mine have been acquitted of criminal damage by a magistrate in Carlisle. Mark Jenkinson: Just Stop Oiled The trio took action in April 2024 to demand an end to […] | By
(2025-01-14). Paedophile Information Exchange is back in the news as a BBC radio documentary explores a list of more than 300 members. expose-news.com Dark revelations about the Paedophile Information Exchange ("PIE") have resurfaced, drawing renewed attention to the group's activities and affiliations in the 1970s and 1980s. PIE, founded by Ian Dunn and Tom O'Carroll, …
(2025-01-14). Beating benefit reforms starts with tackling the MSM's eugenicist anti-fatness stigma. thecanary.co We're now a quarter of the way through the 21st century. But from one look at the corporate media benefit claimant-bashing bile over the last year, you wouldn't know it. The date marches on, some of the hacks trade places with electoral washouts — and vice versa — but the vile bigotry never ceases. If …
(2025-01-14). Beating benefit reforms starts with tackling the MSM's eugenicist anti-fatness stigma. thecanary.co We're now a quarter of the way through the 21st century. But from one look at the corporate media benefit claimant-bashing bile over the last year, you wouldn't know it. The date marches on, some of the hacks trade places with electoral washouts — and vice versa — but the vile bigotry never ceases. If […] | By
(2025-01-14). As LA burns, the illusion that wealth can shield people from climate disasters is disintegrating. thecanary.co As Los Angeles is engulfed in flames, the illusion that wealth can shield individuals from climate disasters is rapidly disintegrating. The continuing wildfires have not discriminated, consuming the homes of A-list celebrities and everyday Angelenos alike. This shared devastation underscores a critical truth: in the face of escalating climate emergencies, class distinctions offer no refuge. […] | By
(2025-01-14). For the first time since records began, fewer poor students are going to university. thecanary.co For the first time since records began, there has been a decline in the number of the poorest students who end up going to university. A sudden decline in poor students going to university Young people from free school meals (FSM) backgrounds fell further behind their peers in England in progressing to higher education from […] | By
(2025-01-14). North Carolina Amazon workers collect cards, trigger union election. peoplesworld.org GARNER, N.C.—A grassroots organization of Amazon workers, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE), is showing the world what workers can do. Over the past four months, they've succeeded in gathering well over the needed 30% of union authorization cards, triggering an NLRB union election at the RDU1 fulfillment center in Garner, N.C. With …
(2025-01-14). 75 years ago, Albert and Margaret Maltz showed us how to resist. peoplesworld.org The Citizen Writer, a collection of seven "essays in defense of American culture" by Albert Maltz, was released on Feb. 1, 1950, five months before the legal appeals of the Hollywood Ten ended in defeat. The 48-page pamphlet was the last thing Maltz published before reporting to the D.C. jail that June. It sold for …
(2025-01-14). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Trump mostra a face imperial que era suposto permanecer escondida. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-14). Adopta Estados Unidos medidas en la dirección correcta, pero el bloqueo continúa. cubadebate.cu El 14 de enero de 2025, el gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció la decisión de: 1) excluir a Cuba de la lista del Departamento de Estado de países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo; 2) hacer uso de la prerrogativa presidencial para impedir que se pueda tomar acción en tribunales estadounidenses ante demandas judiciales presentadas al amparo del Título III de la ley Helms-Burton; y 3) eliminar la lista de entidades cubanas restringidas que designa a un grupo de instituciones con las cuales se prohíbe a ciudadanos e instituciones estadounidenses realizar transacciones financieras, lo que ha tenido efecto en…
(2025-01-14). Díaz-Canel: No renunciaremos a desarrollar una relación civilizada y respetuosa de nuestra soberanía con EE.UU. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, agradeció este martes "a todos los que contribuyeron a la decisión anunciada hoy por EE.UU. de excluir a Cuba de la lista de estados patrocinadores del terrorismo". "Es una decisión en la dirección correcta, aunque tardíamente y con alcance limitado", dijo.
(2025-01-14). En el espíritu del Jubileo Ordinario de 2025, libera el Estado cubano a personas que cumplen sanción. cubadebate.cu Como parte de las estrechas y fluidas relaciones con el Estado Vaticano, el gobierno de Cuba se ha mantenido en comunicación con el Papa Francisco y con sus representantes y, como en el pasado, ha informado a Su Santidad sobre procesos de revisión y excarcelación de personas privadas de libertad, práctica que es común en nuestro sistema de justicia y que ha caracterizado la trayectoria humanitaria de la Revolución.
(2025-01-14). Gobierno de Estados Unidos retira a Cuba de espuria lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de EE.UU. sacó este martes a Cuba de la espuria lista de Estado que, según ellos patrocinan el terrorismo, medida que había mantenido Washington desde el 12 de enero de 2021, cuando fue suscrita por el entonces presidente Donald Trump. La decisión revoca el memorando de seguridad nacional aprobado el presidente Trump de julio de 2017 y ordena al secretario del tesoro iniciar un proceso de ajuste a esta decisión.
(2025-01-14). Las nominaciones a los Oscar se retrasan por incendios en California. cubadebate.cu Las nominaciones a los Oscar se han retrasado casi una semana respecto a su fecha original, debido a los incendios forestales en California. La Academia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas anunció que las nominaciones se darán a conocer el jueves 23 de enero. La Academia también amplió hasta el viernes el periodo de votación de nominaciones.
(2025-01-14). Líderes mundiales y organizaciones sociales expresan solidaridad con Cuba por exclusión de lista terrorista. cubadebate.cu La decisión del presidente saliente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, de retirar a Cuba de la lista de países acusados de patrocinar el terrorismo ha provocado una ola de reacciones entre gobiernos y organizaciones sociales. A través de un comunicado, el gobierno venezolano calificó la acción de Estados Unidos como una "decisión limitada" que "nunca debió aplicarse" a Cuba.
(2025-01-14). Nueva serie de televisión llegará el domingo a los hogares cubanos. cubadebate.cu Este lunes tuvo lugar en el cine Riviera la premier de la serie de televisión Gatos, máscaras y sombras, que a partir del próximo domingo 19 de enero tendrá la gran responsabilidad de ir desmontando uno por uno los velos de la violencia hacia mujeres y niñas en nuestro contexto nacional, donde nunca será suficiente tratar estos temas.
(2025-01-14). Rusia estableció récord histórico de viajes turísticos a Cuba en 2024. cubadebate.cu Este 2024 Rusia renovó el récord histórico de viajes turísticos a Cuba, con 185.8 mil turistas de ese país llegados a la mayor de las Antillas. El dato fue confirmado por Cristina León Iznaga, consejera de turismo de la embajada cubana en Moscú, citada por la Asociación de Turoperadores de Rusia, y supone un 1% más que en 2023.
(2025-01-14). Gobierno de Estados Unidos retira a Cuba de espuria lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de EE.UU. sacó este martes a Cuba de la espuria lista de Estado que, según ellos patrocinan el terrorismo, medida que había mantenido Washington desde el 12 de enero de 2021, cuando fue suscrita por el entonces presidente Donald Trump. La decisión revoca el memorando de seguridad nacional aprobado el presidente Trump de julio de 2017 y ordena al secretario del tesoro iniciar un proceso de ajuste a esta decisión.
(2025-01-14). Líderes mundiales y organizaciones sociales expresan solidaridad con Cuba por exclusión de lista terrorista (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La decisión del presidente saliente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, de retirar a Cuba de la lista de países acusados de patrocinar el terrorismo ha provocado una ola de reacciones entre gobiernos y organizaciones sociales. A través de un comunicado, el gobierno venezolano calificó la acción de Estados Unidos como una "decisión limitada" que "nunca debió aplicarse" a Cuba.
(2025-01-14). Cómo convertir una tragedia en propaganda de guerra. strategic-culture.su La administración saliente de Biden, aunque demócrata y no republicana, tiene mucho en común con la era Reagan. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2025-01-14). Le idee di Lenin e l'economia moderna. strategic-culture.su L'imperialismo viceversa? Le importazioni di capitali (non solo) europei hanno impresso una forte spinta propulsiva all'economia degli Stati Uniti, i quali continuano a conseguire considerevoli ritmi di crescita a fronte di concomitanti incrementi del debito netto con l'estero. | Segue nostro Tra le non poche intuizioni geniali avute da Lenin, una rilevanza particolare va riconosciuta a quella che attribuiva all'esportazione dei capital…
(2025-01-14). Comitato contro il DDL 1660: "L'unica soluzione possibile è l'organizzazione dal basso contro il neofascismo" pressenza.com Dopo i fatti di piazza Vittoria del 28 dicembre, ma soprattutto in vista del nuovo presidio neofascista del 17 gennaio al parco Pescheto, pensiamo sia necessaria una serie di chiarimenti. | 1. Il primo riguarda i gruppuscoli neofascisti che intendono "riprendersi Brescia contro la feccia straniera" e il pericolo che comporta la legittimazione fornita dalle istituzioni a questo tipo di manifestazioni in città , con particolare riferimento al Questore Spina e alla Sindaca Castelletti.
| In tal senso, la situazione creata in piazza Vittoria il 28 dicembre da questi due soggetti istituzionali, non solo risulta…