(2025-01-16). SA calls for lasting peace after Middle East ceasefire agreement. sanews.gov.za SA calls for lasting peace after Middle East ceasefire agreement | South Africa is calling for the establishment of a just and lasting peace that protects and promotes the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis. | This statement follows confirmation from mediators that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Hamas and Israel after 15 months of conflict. | "South Africa welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of Israel's genocidal onslaught on Gaza after Hamas and other armed groups launched an attack on Israel," the Department of International Relations an…
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire: I Am Not Holding My Breath. counterpunch.org 
The announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza is reminiscent of the last days of the Carter administration, a time when American hostages were released with Reagan (and his behind-the-scenes machinations) taking credit for ending the hostage impasse. Be on the look-out for Trump to take 95% of the credit. Between today and the 19th (when
tasnimnews.com (2025-01-16). Hamas Hails Ceasefire Deal as Outcome of Palestinian Steadfastness, Resistance
The resistance movement Hamas lauded the steadfastness and noble resistance of the Palestinians that forced Israel to agree to a ceasefire in its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Details of Historic Gaza Ceasefire Deal. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire today and Free Palestine. ijvcanada.org
(2025-01-16). Thoughts On The Ceasefire Deal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au As usual, Israel appears to be ramping up its aggressions to kill as many people as possible before the fighting comes to an end. These next few days will be an especially terrifying time to be living in Gaza.
(2025-01-16). Madelyn Hoffman: Is this ceasefire agreement for real? And will it be enough to address Palestinian concerns? fightbackbetter.com The news about a possible ceasefire agreement between Israel and the people of Gaza has been met with very mixed…
(2025-01-16). In Gaza, Ceasefire Will Be a Chance to Finally Breathe. truthout.org
(2025-01-16). What Trump promised Netanyahu for signing Gaza 'ceasefire' makes it a scam. skwawkbox.org 
Israeli media-leaked reality shows 'deal' is at best temporary reprieve Israeli news channel ynet has published details of what incoming US president Donald Trump has promised Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in return for agreeing a so-called 'ceasefire' in Israel's genocide in Gaza — and the details expose the 'deal' as a sham and a scam …
(2025-01-16). BREAKING: Israel, Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal. imemc.org 
Compilation of news reports — IAK staff BREAKING: ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE TO A CEASEFIRE DEAL The text of the deal has not been officially released yet, but this is what we know so far. The first phase The initial phase will last six weeks, and will involve a limited prisoner exchange, the partial withdrawal …
(2025-01-16). Details of historic Gaza ceasefire deal. peoplesdispatch.org The deal will be implemented in three phases involving a permanent halt to fighting, a captives-for-prisoners swap in batches, IOF's complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the return of displaced Palestinians from the south to the north.
(2025-01-16). Israel Kills Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza After News of Ceasefire Deal. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes killed dozens of Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday after the news that Israel and Hamas had reached a ceasefire deal, which still needs final approval by the Israeli government and is expected to take effect on Sunday. Medical sources told Al Jazeera that at least 82 Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks on …
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire announced after 476 days of genocide. mondoweiss.net 
A ceasefire deal between was announced on Wednesday, promising an end to more than a year of Israel's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire is planned to take effect on January 19, pending a vote from the Israeli security cabinet.
(2025-01-16). Israeli foe can't be trusted and continues to violate ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. indybay.org Violations include territorial incursions, gunfire and the detention of civilians, breaches of Lebanese airspace, and airstrikes.
(2025-01-16). Hamas on ceasefire: 'An achievement for our people'. workers.org 
The following statement from Hamas was released on January 15: The ceasefire agreement is the fruit of the legendary steadfastness of our great Palestinian people and our valiant resistance in the Gaza Strip over more than 15 months. The agreement to stop the aggression on Gaza is an achievement for . . . |
(2025-01-16). Israeli Forces Continue to Strike Civilian Infrastructure in Yemen. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A power station following an Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, December 19, 2024. | © 2024 Khaled Abdullah/Reuters | On January 10, Israeli forces attacked a power station and two ports in Yemen, reportedly killing at least one person and wounding nine others. Israeli authorities say the attacks came in response to continued Houthi attacks against Israel.In the attacks, Israeli forces targeted Ras Issa and Hodeidah ports as well as Hezyaz power station in Sanaa, which are all located within areas under Houthi control. Israeli defense minister Isreal Katz stated, "The Hodeidah por…
(2025-01-16). 'Gaza has won': Social media users react to ceasefire with mix of relief, joy. presstv.ir Social media users have reacted with a mix of relief and joy to news of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). How Trump scared Netanyahu into accepting a cease-fire deal with Hamas. haaretz.com Cynical, unwilling, fearful: Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected this same hostage deal when the Biden administration proposed it months ago, has now been bulldozed into wide-ranging concessions. For the hostages, and for Israel, this is the only morally correct end to an unbearable saga…
(2025-01-16). Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal, what are the next steps? aljazeera.com The deal spread over 84 days will see a surge in humanitarian aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces and captive exchange.
(2025-01-16). What's in the Hamas-Israel Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com The deal to end 15-months of war in Gaza comes in 3 main stages. Soraya Lennie breaks down the details.
(2025-01-16). Palestinian journalist, a Sobh Media Festival awardee, killed in Gaza hours before truce. presstv.ir Israel kills Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abu al-Rous just moments before a ceasefire deal was announced in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza removes protective gear. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif greeted the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal by taking off his press gear.
(2025-01-16). Israel kills 62 Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire deal. presstv.ir Israeli forces have killed at least 62 Palestinians in their latest attacks in Gaza.
(2025-01-16). Biden's role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal overshadowed by nemesis Trump. aljazeera.com As Biden seeks foreign policy win in his final days, his biggest political rival is seeking to steal the limelight.
(2025-01-16). Hamas, Israel Announce Ceasefire – Read Full Deal Details. ummid.com Qatar and the United States Wednesday January 15, 2025 confirmed Palestinian Resistance Groups led by Hamas and Israel have finalised the deal to end over 15-month long war in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian lands.
(2025-01-16). Hamas thanks Iran, Resistance Front following achievement of ceasefire in Gaza. presstv.ir Hamas expresses its gratitude towards Iran and members of the regional Resistance Front for their support for the coastal sliver, including during the Israeli regime's war of genocide.
(2025-01-16). Israeli attacks kill at least 80 in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced. aljazeera.com One Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City killed 18 people as Palestinians await the start of the ceasefire on Sunday.
(2025-01-16). What Palestinians are hoping for after Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com We spoke to Palestinians in Gaza about their hopes for after the ceasefire agreement takes effect.
(2025-01-16). Israel's Netanyahu says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's office blames Hamas for causing 'last-minute crisis'; Palestinian group says it is committed to agreement.
(2025-01-16). Hamas: Ceasefire agreement result of steadfastness, resistance in Gaza over 15 months. presstv.ir Hamas hails announcement of a ceasefire in the Israeli regime's genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Hamas confirms handing approval of Gaza ceasefire deal to mediators. presstv.ir Hamas hands approval of the proposed ceasefire to the mediators in Qatar and Egypt.
(2025-01-16). A-Z of genocide: Gaza's glossary of war doesn't end at ceasefire. newarab.com 
Lists allow us to neatly arrange our lives. We especially love them in January as they give oxygen to the belief that we are capable of change. That the world — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary — is a fine place, worth fighting for. Lists allow us to account for what has passed and what we hope will manifest itself in the future. | Such anthologies are usually positive, but we are living in extraordinary times, and the genocide in Palestine — regardless of any ceasefire — must remain at the forefront of our collective consciousness if we are ever to acknowledge our own quie…
(2025-01-16). Everything we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). As ceasefire deadline looms, will Israel withdraw from Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Israel pounds Gaza as Netanyahu shelves cabinet ceasefire vote. newarab.com 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shelved a cabinet vote on the ceasefire agreement, claiming that Hamas has "backtracked" on elements of the deal. | "Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions," a statement from the prime minister's office alleged. | "The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement." | Israeli ministers had been expected to vote on whether to approve the Qatar, Egypt and US-brokered truce at 13: 00 GMT. | The news comes as Israel kil…
(2025-01-16). Joy, sadness and hope: Mixed emotions for Gazans over ceasefire. newarab.com 
In the streets of the It was a rare moment in the besieged coastal enclave that has witnessed…
(2025-01-16). How has the world reacted to Hamas-Israel Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced on Wednesday that a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas had been agreed. | On the ground, Palestinians in Gaza have come out in huge numbers to celebrate the deal, with hopes that 15 months of hell at the hands of Israel could be coming to an end. | The New Arab looks at how Hamas, Israel and world leaders and the heads of official international and transnational bodies have reacted to the deal that could potentially lead to lasting peace in Gaza. | Hamas: | Hamas's chief negotiator said W…
(2025-01-16). Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire, Qatari PM confirms. newarab.com 
Al Thani further confirmed said the deal will lead to surging humanitarian aid to Gaza. | The deal will come into effect…
(2025-01-16). Palestinian factions in Doha agree to final ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Senior leaders of Hamas convened in Doha this week with representatives from The source, who…
(2025-01-16). Will Israel's far-right thwart a Gaza ceasefire deal, again. newarab.com 
The Extremist
(2025-01-16). Hell and bombs: Both Biden and Trump now know that Israel only understands force. haaretz.com From Biden's bombs embargo to Trump's hollow but apparently effective threat of opening the gates of hell, it's now clear to the U.S. that only maximum pressure works with Netanyahu. Faced with critical practical and policy issues, will coercion be the Trump administration's tool of choice for the unresolved Israel-Palestinian conflict?
(2025-01-16). Syria: Chance to End The Cycle of Repression, Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman wearing a Syrian opposition flag visits Sednaya prison near Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024 | © 2024 Antonio Pedro Santos/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock. | (Beirut) — The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024 created new possibilities to ensure accountability for years of atrocity crimes and the opportunity to establish a new government that respects human rights, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Transitional Syrian authorities should take steps to urgently secure and preserve physical evidence across the country of grave internati…
(2025-01-16). UN Rights Chief Urges Syria's New Government To Pursue National Reconciliation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). Iraqi PM: Iran was in Syria to fight terrorism; presence requested by Damascus. presstv.ir Iraq's PM says Iran's presence in Syria was at the official request of the Assad government with the aim of helping the battle against terrorism.
(2025-01-16). Israel hits HTS military target in Syria for 1st time since fall of Assad. presstv.ir Israel has reportedly carried out a deadly airstrike on a military target belonging to the HTS in Syria for the first time since the foreign-backed faction took over the Arab country and unseated President Bashar al-Assad.
(2025-01-16). Israel/Palestine: An Abyss of Human Suffering in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The moon rises as a man sits atop a pile of rubble it al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 15, 2024, amid ongoing hostilities in Gaza. | © 2024 Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images. | (Jerusalem) — The Israeli military killed, wounded, starved, and forcibly displaced Palestinian civilians in Gaza in 2024, and destroyed their homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure at a scale unprecedented in recent history, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza were killed and wounded. The military forcibly displaced…
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(2025-01-16). Iraq: Repressive Laws Roll Back Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks holding a placard as activists demonstrate against female child marriages, in Tahrir Square, central Baghdad, July 28, 2024. | © 2024 Ahmad Al-Rubaye / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Iraqi government ramped up attacks on rights by passing or attempting to pass draconian laws that would restrict Iraqis' freedoms throughout 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the world, Executive Director Tira…
(2025-01-16). A Year of Empty Threats and a "Smokescreen" Policy: How the State Department Let Israel Get Away With Horrors in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Reporting Highlights + Empty Threats: Since Oct. 7, 2023, Biden has repeatedly issued threats that Israel ignored. U.S. officials tried to enforce consequences — but they couldn't. + Internal Dissent: The State Department disregarded its own experts and cracked down on leaks. Some human rights officials said they were prevented from pursuing evidence of Israeli
(2025-01-16). Australia: Reversals in Respect for Children's Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A cell at Cairns watch house in Queensland, Australia where the authorities detained children in 2024. | © 2024 Inspector of Detention Services, Office of the Queensland Ombudsman ("Cairns and Murgon watch‚Äëhouses inspection report: Focus on detention of children")…
(2025-01-16). Cambodia: Hun Manet Drastically Curtails Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Environmental activist Phuon Keoraksmey is escorted by police officers following the guilty verdict in the criminal trial of 10 Mother Nature activists, at the municipal court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 2, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Heng Sinith…
(2025-01-16). East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Refugees are taken in trucks from Joda, on the Sudanese border, to Renk, in South Sudan. | © 2024 Sipa via AP Images | (Nairobi) — Civilians in East Africa and the Horn bore the brunt of armed conflicts between government forces and opposition armed groups in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Throughout the region, the authorities have harassed activists and government critics and suppressed dissent. For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the worl…
(2025-01-16). Egypt: Repression, Rising Poverty in Sisi's Second Decade. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man walks past an exchange office in Cairo, Egypt, March 6, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Amr Nabil. | (Beirut) — The government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt entered its second decade with wholesale repression, systematically detaining and punishing peaceful critics and activists, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Egypt's severe economic crisis had devastating effects on people's access to economic, social, and cultural rights while authorities thrived on a lack of accountability and public scrutiny.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th ed…
(2025-01-16). Haiti: Escalating Violence; Humanitarian Crisis. hrw.org Residents walk past a burnt car as they evacuate the Delmas 22 neighborhood the morning after an attack amid ongoing criminal violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, May 2, 2024. | © 2024 Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo…
(2025-01-16). Lebanon: Hostilities Wreak Havoc on Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Teacher Ahmed Awada inspects his school that was damaged by an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, November 29, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Bilal Hussein | (Beirut) — The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had devastating impacts on civilians in Lebanon and included scores of apparent war crimes and laws of war violations, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.Between October 2023 and December 2024, Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed more than 4,000 people, including more than 240 children, 220 health and rescue workers, and 700 women. T…
(2025-01-16). North Korea: No Easing of Systemic Rights Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The town of Chunggang, North Korea, as seen from the Chinese border town of Linjiang, February 29, 2024. | © 2024 PEDRO PARDO/AFP via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — North Korea's government under Kim Jong Un in 2024 retained repressive Covid-19-era policies that restrict movement and trade and blocked humanitarian organizations from entering the country, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the world, Executive Director Ti…
(2025-01-16). Pakistan: New Government Cracks Down on Free Expression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A police vehicle set on fire by alleged supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party during clashes in Karachi, Pakistan, October 13, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Fareed Khan…
(2025-01-16). Retreat and Resistance in Dark Times. hrw.org Play Video | (New York) — The events of 2024 have shown that even in the darkest times there are those who dare to resist oppression and demonstrate the courage to seek progress, said Tirana Hassan, executive director at Human Rights Watch, today in releasing the organization's World Report 2025. In the face of rising authoritarianism, repression, and armed conflict, governments should respect and defend universal human rights with more rigor and urgency than ever, and civil society should remain steadfast in holding them accountable.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch…
(2025-01-16). South Korea: Rights and Democracy Prevail. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators chant slogans during a protest against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, December 7, 2024. | © 2024 Jean Chung/Bloomberg via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — South Korea maintained its positive human rights record in 2024 despite an increasingly acrimonious political environment and persistent concerns about women's rights, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The prompt impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol following his unexpected and short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3 demonstrated the…
(2025-01-16). Tunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators wave Tunisian flags and raise placards during a demonstration organized by the Tunisian Network for Rights and Freedoms in Tunis, Tunisia, on September 22, 2024. | © 2024 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP | (Beirut) — The Tunisian government exacerbated its repression of critical voices and accelerated its crackdown on civil society groups, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Authorities undermined the integrity of the October presidential election, escalating politically motivated arrests and arbitrary detentions, including of prospective c…
(2025-01-16). Venezuela: Rights Crisis Deepens as Maduro is Sworn in. hrw.org Relatives of political prisoners light candles during a vigil calling for their freedom in Caracas, Venezuela on Sunday, December 1, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos | (Mexico City) — Repression in Venezuela escalated during 2024 ahead of the July 28 elections, and a brutal crackdown followed the announcement, contrary to available evidence, that Nicolás Maduro had been re-elected president, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the wor…
(2025-01-16). West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The leaders of Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Mali, Col. Assimi Goita (L), and Burkina Faso, Capt. Ibrahim Traore (R), show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States, which they signed during their first summit in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024. | © 2024 Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-01-16). Farage slammed for arguing protecting workers from harassment will ruin 'pub banter'. leftfootforward.org Labour has slammed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage for claiming that protecting workers from harassment at work could result in the 'end' of pub banter. | GB News also published a scaremongering report earlier this week suggesting that under Labour's new Employment Rights Bill, if a waiter overhears a conversation that they find offensive and the employer fails to take action, management will be "hauled before a committee to answer for your wrong-think". | The Employment Rights Bill introduces a requirement for employers to prevent third party harassment of employees while they're at work. An employer will only…
(2025-01-16). City of Cape Town named Time Out's Best City in the World. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town named Time Out's Best City in the World | Time Out has recognised Cape Town as the Best City in the World for this year after scoring high for its stunning beauty, overall happiness, and excellent food scene. | | The global magazine also highlighted that Cape Town offers visitors countless opportunities to experience remarkable food, vibrant culture, exciting nightlife, beautiful green spaces, and access to nature. | | According to the City of Cape Town, more than 18 500 people around the world shared their thoughts on their city, including Time Out's regular readers. | | A panel of more than 100…
(2025-01-16). Central Asia: Worsening Human Rights Records. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Four investigative journalists on trial in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan in t-shirts saying: "the light bends but does not break." October 10, 2024. | © 2024 Private. | (Brussels, January 16, 2025) — Authorities in all five Central Asian countries clamped down on dissent and tightened controls over freedom of expression during 2024, imprisoning government critics, activists, and journalists in increasing numbers, and in some instances hiding behind the veneer of reform promises, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, H…
(2025-01-16). Georgia: Government Creating Rights Crisis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protestors with Georgian and European Union (EU) flags at a demonstration against the draft foreign agent bill in Tbilisi, Georgia, May 12, 2024. | © 2024 Bloomberg via Getty Images…
(2025-01-16). Bangladesh: Lasting Reforms Needed to Stop Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students take part in a protest march to demand justice for those killed during anti-quota protests in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 3, 2024. | © 2024 KM Asad/LightRocket via Getty…
(2025-01-16). Inside visual artist Nsenga Knight's Close to Home exhibition. newarab.com 
"That's such a great question, I'm so glad you asked that. You probably have it as a British saying that something's 'hitting close to home,'" says artist Born in Brooklyn as an Afro-Caribbean American Muslim, Nsenga explains that the idea came about during the 2023 International Symposium on the History and Legacy of Muslims in the Caribbean…
(2025-01-16). Cuba's tourist recovery continues, record number of Russian travelers. plenglish.com On its Facebook account, the MINTUR certified that authorities celebrated that 185,800 Russian tourists had visited Cuba, accounting for a significant growth in travelers' interest in the Caribbean island. | They added that this increase not only highlights the attraction that Cuba exerts as a tourist destination, but also the warmth of the people and the wealth of its culture. | The MINTUR expressed gratitude to all those who choose to enjoy the Cuban benefits, such as beaches, nature, heritage, history and traditions. | The news was replicated by Cubadebate, which pointed out that this record was opportunely c…
(2025-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-16). Russia: New Attacks on Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mourners pass by a portrait of Alexei Navalny during the funeral ceremony for the Russian opposition leader at the Borisovskoye Cemetery, in Moscow, Russia, March 1, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo…
(2025-01-16). Sri Lanka: New Government Pledges Economic Reform, Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Newspaper front pages featuring president-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake on display in Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 23, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena | (Bangkok) — The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on September 23, 2024, has promised to address longstanding human rights issues that have plunged Sri Lanka into repeated crises, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2025. Dissanayake has pledged to introduce more equitable economic policies and to repeal the notoriously abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act, but he has not…
(2025-01-16). UK: New Government Failing to Uphold Democratic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of peaceful protesters stand up for rights in an Anti-Racism Protest in London, UK, August 7, 2024. | © Martin Suker | (London) —United Kingdom authorities are seriously undermining democratic rights, especially the right to peaceful protest, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The Labour government, which took office in July 2024, has failed to roll back draconian anti-protest measures introduced by the previous administration, while continuing to appeal a court ruling that curbs the measures.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, H…
(2025-01-16). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). UNRWA unraveled amid Israel's allegations, reduced intl. support. presstv.ir UNRWA faces a deepening financial crisis due to reduced international support following Israel's allegations and pressure on donor countries.
(2025-01-16). Make Big Oil Pay: Rally at Chevron's Oil Refinery for LA. indybay.org Join Sunrise Movement Bay Area in demanding that Chevron pay for climate disasters like the LA Fires! We are meeting on Friday January 17th at Chevron's refinery in Richmond demanding that big oil pays for the destruction it's caused by fueling the climate crisis.
(2025-01-16). Orgs Working to Solve Homelessness Urge Senators to Vote "No" for Trump's Pick for HUD Secretary. indybay.org (WASHINGTON, D.C — January 15th) Everybody needs a safe place to live. However, rising rents and government inaction keep pushing more people into homelessness. Nearly half of renters pay more than they can afford in rent, and one in four worries about imminently becoming homeless. Amid a worsening housing crisis, we need real leadership to ensure that HUD fulfills its mandate to help people afford housing. As we enter an administration that openly talks about rounding up homeless people and forcing them into detention centers, the need for real solutions, not antiquated and failed policies, is needed m…
(2025-01-16). Grandes bancos de Estados Unidos abandonan alianzas climáticas bajo la influencia de Trump. cubadebate.cu De la misma forma que los grandes empresarios de las tecnológicas como Mark Zuckerberg y Elon Musk se han subido al carro de contentar y alinearse con el presidente entrante Donald Trump, los grandes bancos y gestoras de fondos se han quitado la careta climática aprovechando que el nuevo gobierno es negacionista de la crisis climática.
(2025-01-16). The Legacy of 'Genocide Joe' Biden. counterpunch.org 
I wish I could say the sheer lack of action with the Biden administration was surprising, but it was hardly unpredictable and there's a reason Cornel West refers to 'Genocide Joe' as "neoliberal milquetoast." Biden did exactly what he told campaign donors he would do. He said he wouldn't "demonize" the rich and "no ones
(2025-01-16). The Gaza Genocide: The Fall of Israel's Immunity. counterpunch.org 
A dramatic escape was cited by Israeli media as the reason that Yuval Vagdani, a soldier in the Israeli army, managed to escape 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
(2025-01-16). EU Lends $847 Million to Israel Amid Gaza Genocide. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). Thursday 1/23: The People's Arms Embargo: No Weapons for Genocide! indybay.org Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, CA | Rally at Main Gate: Take Air Base Parkway to Parker Rd. | Turn left on Parker Rd from Air Base Parkway: | Parking available in commercial parking lot.
(2025-01-16). Start saving every hostage you can. Netanyahu, sign the deal, now. haaretz.com After my parents-in-law were taken hostage, after seeing that Netanyahu government ministers don't think it's their duty to get them back, it's terrifying to let hope in. My father-in-law could have been saved. But now they must bring every single hostage home…
(2025-01-16). Gaza war is over, an impediment to Trump's truly lucrative prize: Israeli-Saudi normalization. haaretz.com Netanyahu and his spin doctors promise that the hostage deal is just a tiny lull, after which, if need be, the war will resume at full strength. But everybody, from Doha to Riyadh, from D.C. to Abu Dhabi, is here for the grand deal, from advisors to brokers, huge infrastructure projects to multi-billion arms deals…
(2025-01-16). Israel, Hamas trade accusations on finalization of cease-fire, hostage release deal. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel, Hamas agreed to hostage/cease-fire deal, officials from Israel, Egypt and the U.S. say; Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says 81 people were killed and 188 wounded over the last 24 hours ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF, Shin Bet say they carried out strike in West Bank's Jenin ‚ñ ICC: Italy won't enforce ICC warrants against Netanyahu if he visits the country, Italian ministers say…
(2025-01-16). Netanyahu's office says Hamas trying to renege on understandings reached in Doha talks. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel, Hamas agreed to hostage/cease-fire deal, officials from Israel, Egypt and the U.S. say; Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday ‚ñ GAZA: Palestinian PM says Palestinian Authority should run Gaza in future ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF, Shin Bet say they carried out strike in West Bank's Jenin ‚ñ ICC: Italy won't enforce ICC warrants against Netanyahu if he visits the country, Italian ministers say…
(2025-01-16). Israeli Attacks Kill 70+ as Netanyahu Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal. indybay.org "Despite the jubilation of the population in Gaza as well as that of the families of hostages held by Hamas, there have already been signs that Netanyahu has no interest in a lasting cease-fire."
(2025-01-16). Green Party Elections Chief to NJ: Why do the Democrats and Republicans have a two week and counting head start on petitioning? fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: The NJ Division of Elections very suspiciously has given so far a close to 2 week head start…
(2025-01-16). Israeli Army Kills Six Palestinians in Jenin. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, the Israeli army launched a missile strike at the Jenin refugee camp in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, killing six Palestinians and causing multiple injuries. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the deaths of Mohammad Younis Ar'arawi, 33, Ahmad Yassin Ar'arawi, 37, Mahmoud Ahmad Fayyad, 22, Osama Abdul-Karim Abu Droubi, 26, …
(2025-01-16). Soldiers Shoot A Palestinian Near Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers shot a young Palestinian man in Bal'a town, east of Tulkarem, in the occupied West Bank's northwestern part. Media sources reported that several military vehicles invaded the town, leading to protests, before the soldiers fired barrages of live rounds. They added that the soldiers shot a young man in the …
(2025-01-16). Gaza — Day 467: Israeli Military Continues its Genocidal Campaign in Gaza. imemc.org 
| On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Day 467 of its brutal and
(2025-01-16). A Year of Empty Threats and a 'Smokescreen' Policy: How the State Department Let Israel Get Away With Horrors in Gaza. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-16). Israel Bombs and Gatekeepers Yawn. znetwork.org
(2025-01-16). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-16). Jan. 15: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers.
(2025-01-16). Blinken's statements on Israel's objective and failure to destroy Hamas. aljazeera.com According to the Biden administration, has Israel destroyed Hamas?>
(2025-01-16). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-16). Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday. haaretz.com Warning that 'not everything will go smoothly,' the official added that mediators will meet in Cairo on Thursday focusing on implementation of every aspect of the deal…
(2025-01-16). How could war be so bad for Israel and so good for the shekel? haaretz.com Oddly, as missiles rained down and Israel's reputation took blows, the shekel held its own. That may not last…
(2025-01-16). After 10 years, longest-held Israeli hostages due to come home as part of Gaza agreement. haaretz.com The families of Abera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both of whom have been held in Gaza for a decade, are excited to know that their loved ones are coming home, but feel their inclusion in the deal was an afterthought. 'They really hitched a ride on this deal,' Hisham's father said…
(2025-01-16). 'Everyone copes differently. I choose faith'. haaretz.com Miri Ben Ami, whose son Yosef Chaim Ohana was abducted from the Nova festival and is held in Gaza, has been selling books by Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav at Hostage Square since he was taken. 'I believe that thanks to faith, my son and all the hostages will come home,' she says…
(2025-01-16). These parties have changed Israelis' lives (even if they're just dancing in the dark). haaretz.com Dance parties in the dark allow anyone to move with complete freedom. Israeli participants describe it as a healing and liberating experience — especially after October 7…
(2025-01-16). Palestinians wary of Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill dozens. newarab.com 
The strikes targeted various areas across the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City. | The deal, which will see 33 captives re…
(2025-01-16). Erasing Palestine: In Israel, Palestinian citizens are the enemy. newarab.com 
This article is the second of a "It doesn't matter where they are, right now every Palestinian is going through something," M., 26, tells The New Arab. M. chooses to remain anonymous due to punitive measures by Israeli authorities against those testifying and speaking out against I…
(2025-01-16). Israel transfers Gaza hospital director to Ofer Prison. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Many families in Gaza are asking about those Israel disappeared. newarab.com 
While Speaking to The New Arab, several Palestinian families described their fears over the "unknown fate of their sons" in ligh…
(2025-01-16). Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in West Bank. newarab.com 
An Israeli forces also raided many homes, ransacking them, and leading to clashes with fighters in the area. | Hamas's armed wing, the Qassam Brigades said four of those killed in the attacks were their members.
(2025-01-16). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Iran condemns Israel's new acts of barbarism in Gaza, West Bank. presstv.ir Iran has condemned in the strongest terms the new acts of aggression by the Israeli military and settlers in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.
(2025-01-16). Don't Let the Nuclear Industry Use "Clean Energy" the Way it Once Used "End the War" counterpunch.org 
A recent New York Times article featured Bill Gates standing on the site of a future nuclear reactor in Wyoming, holding a shovel and trying his best to look like he'd ever used one before. The Wyoming reactor has many obstacles to overcome in its future construction, including the "inevitable delays and cost overruns that
(2025-01-16). French Nuclear: End of the Line? wattsupwiththat.com Flamanville, he writes, "is likely one of the last nuclear plants to be built in Europe. Hinckley Point may be completed at some point in the future in the UK, but even in France the next ones are in doubt, with decisions on future investments postponed. "By the time any new nuclear plant in the West gets built, the transformation of our power systems towards renewables dominance will be over."
(2025-01-16). Zarif Reveals Mossad Planted Explosives in Iran's Nuclear Equipment. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-16). 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards laureates announced. pressenza.com The 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards will this year honor individuals from Brazil, Germany, India, Navajo country, the United States and Zimbabwe for their achievements in working for a nuclear-free world. | The Award laureates are chosen by an international jury of their peers and are offered in three categories: Resistance, Education and Solution. The 2025 laureates are: S.P. Udayakumar (India) for Resistance; Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and Norbert Suchanek (Brazil / Germany) for Education; and Edwick Madzimure (Zimbabwe) for Solution.
(2025-01-16). Wednesday 1/29: No Nukes – No Nuclear War – Demonstration & Die-In. indybay.org U.S. Federal Courthouse, 2500 Tulare St., Fresno…
(2025-01-16). The Chris Hedges Report: America's Academic Gulag (w/MIT Student Activists). scheerpost.com
(2025-01-16). At inauguration, President Maduro promises to maximize people's role. workers.org 
Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated for his third term as president of Venezuela on Jan. 10. Delegations from 125 countries and international organizations participated in the swearing-in ceremony. Venezuelans celebrate inauguration of reelected President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas, Jan. 10, 2025,Photo: Freddy àëáñez, Telesur. In one of the first acts of his . . . |
(2025-01-16). Yemeni journalist appears in Houthi court after 3-month disappearance. cpj.org
(2025-01-16). IMO chief to visit Egypt amid worries on Houthi Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Beirut's iconic Four Seasons hotel to reopen, says Saudi prince. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Elon Musk: end X members banning access to themselves. onlineopinion.com.au I am currently a victim of X Member Censorship – having received this notice when I sought to access the X site of Ali Shihabi — an advisor to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.
(2025-01-16). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-16). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-16). Spain pledges 10 million euros for Lebanon army. newarab.com 
Spain's top diplomat announced Wednesday a EUR 10 million aid package for "This announcement of 10 million euros for the United Nations Development Programme" will contribute to "supplement the salaries of the Lebanese Armed Forces" as well as finance "solar panels and logistical aspects" of the army, Jose Manuel Albares said during a v…
(2025-01-16). Are we finally seeing a post-Hezbollah Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Lebanon: Nawaf Salam kicks off gov formation talks amid boycotts. newarab.com 
Lebanon's designated Prime Minister The consultations were boycotted by MPs from the
(2025-01-16). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-16). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-16). China unveils advanced research platform to revolutionise sustainable energy development. tvbrics.com 
This holds potential to address global energy needs without the environmental downsides of fossil fuels…
(2025-01-16). India becomes fourth country to successfully complete space docking operation. tvbrics.com 
The country sets a new benchmark in space exploration with a successful docking experiment…
(2025-01-16). India expects five-fold growth in green investments by 2030. tvbrics.com 
According to government data, India's installed renewable energy capacity reached 209.44 GW by December 2024…
(2025-01-16). Iran announces 24 solar energy industrial parks to boost renewable power and industry. tvbrics.com 
By integrating solar energy, Iran aims to reduce its energy supply-demand gap while fostering sustainable economic growth…
(2025-01-16). President of Belarus approves strategies for country's participation in BRICS and SCO. tvbrics.com The documents are planned for five years…
(2025-01-16). Bannon vs Musk: How Trump's U-turn on H-1B visas has split MAGA. aljazeera.com Trump's tech allies are at loggerheads with the MAGA camp over a visa programme that brings in foreign workers.
(2025-01-16). Muckraking financial firm Hindenburg Research to disband, founder says. aljazeera.com Renowned short-seller Nate Anderson says his work has been 'intense, and at times, all-encompassing'.
(2025-01-16). TikTok planning complete US shutdown as ban deadline looms, reports say. aljazeera.com Popular video-sharing platform preparing to go fully dark in the US from Sunday, reports say.
(2025-01-16). Biden takes aim at oligarchs and extreme wealth in farewell address. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden said 'powerful forces' threatened to undo his climate policies as Trump prepares to take office.
(2025-01-16). Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in 'attempted burglary' at Mumbai home. aljazeera.com Doctors say Khan on path to 'complete recovery' after receiving six stab wounds as police search for suspect.
(2025-01-16). Fact-check: Did Gavin Newsom cut $100m in fire prevention funding? aljazeera.com Online posts, citing a January 10 Newsweek article, claim Newsom cut $101m in fire prevention funding. Is this true?
(2025-01-16). How will Trump approach — and possibly transform — presidential power? aljazeera.com The power of the presidency has grown for decades, but experts say Trump could go further in his second term.
(2025-01-16). Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on test flight. aljazeera.com The rocket's first attempt to launch on Monday was scrubbed around because ice had accumulated on a propellant line.
(2025-01-16). Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings. aljazeera.com Figures like Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe faced questions over concerns about Trump prosecuting political rivals.
(2025-01-16). 'Key to space ambitions': India succeeds in historic space docking mission. aljazeera.com Only the US, Russia and China have previously docked in space. The expertise is critical for advanced missions.
(2025-01-16). Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What's the latest, and how can you help? aljazeera.com Wind conditions will ease but authorities warn another round of Santa Ana winds could develop early next week.
(2025-01-16). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-16). 'Russians in Kherson train on civilians': Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine. aljazeera.com Residents and officials accuse Russians of 'human safaris' with fatal effects in a city they once occupied.
(2025-01-16). Donald Trump plans to 'save' TikTok from looming US ban. aljazeera.com His camp says he is exploring options to 'create space to put deal in place' after media report on executive order plan.
(2025-01-16). What is Red Dye 3 and why has the US FDA banned it in food and drinks? aljazeera.com The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye.
(2025-01-16). Trump versus the Gulf of Mexico. aljazeera.com At the end of the day, there is nothing 'beautiful' about imperialism.
(2025-01-16). Teary Ons Jabeur struggles with asthma flare-up at Australian Open. aljazeera.com Asthma attack leaves the Tunisian tennis player in tears as she battles her way through her second-round match.
(2025-01-16). Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in 'attempted burglary' at Mumbai home. aljazeera.com Khan is currently in surgery after receiving six stab wounds as police search for suspect.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). Incoming Trump Officials Name China as the 'Biggest Threat' Facing the US. news.antiwar.com During Senate confirmation hearings this week, senior members of the incoming Trump administration named China as the "biggest threat" facing the US, which has been the official position of the Pentagon for several years. "The Communist Party of China … is the most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary this nation has ever confronted," Sen. Marco …
(2025-01-16). The Fires This Time: Historic Altadena Aflame. counterpunch.org View this post on Instagram |
(2025-01-16). Biden's "Better Angels" Bullshit. counterpunch.org 
Joe Biden's presidency ends on January 20, 2025. There will likely be a media stampede to hallow his reign and trumpet his virtues. But Biden perpetually trampled his January 20, 2021, oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." In his 2022 State of the Union address, Biden declared, "When dictators
(2025-01-16). Copped Out: Global Warming and Global Markets. counterpunch.org 
As is now something of an annual ritual, last month's COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended on a rather shabby note. Actually, one can describe its beginning the same way. Ilham Aliyev, the dictator who rules Azerbaijan, a country where fossil fuels make up 90 percent of its export revenues, opened the conference calling fossil
(2025-01-16). The Power of Place in Understanding—and Reframing—Digital Capitalism. counterpunch.org The Internet, digital technologies, and the informational ecosystems they create are too often understood in abstract, immaterial, and (particularly) aspatial terms. While this mythology is not as prevalent as it once was, terms like "the cloud," "cyberspace," and even "ethernet" underscore a sense that our digital communications, interactions, and exchanges take place "somewhere else" —somewhere
(2025-01-16). Welcome to Washington: On the Eve of the Inauguration, Monumental Advice. counterpunch.org 
I love watching the brides pose for photos by the Lincoln Memorial and the teenagers wriggle through TikTok choreography near the Washington Monument. Their modern hopes breathe life into the centuries-old wisdom of our capital city. I have lived in Washington DC for years and still can't get enough of it. On sunny Saturday morning
(2025-01-16). What to Expect When You're Expecting a New President. counterpunch.org 
Well, here we are: After a long presidential campaign full of warnings from each "major" party campaign about the horrible things the other "major" party's candidate would do to us if elected, Inauguration Day approaches. On January 20, Donald Trump begins his second (non-consecutive) term as president of the United States. Within days — possibly
(2025-01-16). How Modern-Day Enslavers Try to Justify Their Actions. counterpunch.org 
Several high-profile celebrities were slapped with human-trafficking charges in late 2024, from music mogul Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries. Neither has been tried yet, but in 2022 the R&B superstar R. Kelly was convicted of sex-trafficking crimes that dated back decades. He was sentenced to 30 years.
(2025-01-16). U.S. Anti-War/Anti-Poverty Activist Ends 7.5-Month Prison Term in Germany. counterpunch.org 
Solitary nonviolent witness appears painfully ineffective in the age of state terrorism and vigilante shooting sprees. Yet Susan Crane of Redwood City, California, who will be released from prison in Koblenz, Germany Friday Jan. 17 after spending 7.5 months incarcerated over protest trespass convictions (and refusing to pay fines), has perhaps influenced thousands of people
(2025-01-16). ACTIVISM UPDATE: Responses Show WaPo Is Hearing From Its Critics. fair.org
(2025-01-16). 'National Scandal': The BBC's Gaza Cover-Up. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-16). Friday 1/17: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-01-16). Iran Navy takes delivery of first advanced 'signals-intelligence' destroyer. presstv.ir The Iranian naval defense industry hands over the first "signals-intelligence" ship of its own indigenous production to the country's Navy.
(2025-01-16). Corporations and billionaires are bankrolling Trump's inauguration. liberationnews.org
(2025-01-16). The Return of Senator Strangelove. truthdig.com
(2025-01-16). Saturday 1/18: JFEPRW Panel: The Struggle Continues To Defend East Palestine Residents & Workers. indybay.org
(2025-01-16). Colombia reiterates need to lift US blockade against Cuba. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Colombian Deputy Foreign Minister Jorge Rojas on Wednesday advocated for an end of the blockade imposed for more than 60 years against Cuba by successive governments of the United States.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). US sanctions may impact Russian, Iranian oil supplies: IEA. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Pezeshkian: Iran determined to develop, boost ties with neighbors. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is determined to pursue the development and strengthening of relations with its neighbors.
(2025-01-16). Patrick Lawrence: The Predictable Capitulation of Tulsi Gabbard. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-16). The Case for Edwin Rubis' Clemency. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). Department monitors Vaal Dam levels. sanews.gov.za Department monitors Vaal Dam levels | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is closely monitoring the Vaal Dam after the dam's water levels drastically increased from last week's 24.3% to 46.2% this week. | | According to the department's real time data, the water levels have again significantly increased overnight to 50.53%. | | Departmental spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, said the dam has, for the past few months, been on a downward spiral with the department making plans to release water from the Sterkfontein Dam into the Vaal Dam, to augment its levels when it reached 18% in volume. | | However, Mavasa said…
(2025-01-16). Joe Biden warns of dangers of social media disinformation and tech platforms bowing to Trump in farewell address. leftfootforward.org "The truth is smothered by lies told for power and for profit."
(2025-01-16). What is the Heartland Institute? Inside the climate denial group Nigel Farage has links to. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage and Liz Truss were at the UK launch of a US-based climate change denying lobbying group in December.
(2025-01-16). Call to help police track down suspect in hit-and-run incident. sanews.gov.za Call to help police track down suspect in hit-and-run incident | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Welkom is urgently appealing to the public for assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. | | In a statement, the police said that on 21 December 2024, an unknown African male, believed to be in his 50s, was struck by a motor vehicle on a road in Bedelia. | | Tragically, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries, and the driver fled the scene. | At the time of the accident in the Free State, the deceased was wearing black trousers, a blue T-shirt with white and red…
(2025-01-16). Deadline for re-marking of 2024 matric scripts draws near. sanews.gov.za Deadline for re-marking of 2024 matric scripts draws near | The Department of Basic Education has called on those who would like to apply for the re-mark/re-checking of their examination scripts to do so before the closing date at the end of January. | The re-mark and re-check of 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) scripts opened on 14 January 2025 and will close on 29 January 2025. | | Those who can apply are full-time candidates and part-time candidates (individuals that were upgrading their results). | The application process and payment for all students for a re-mark, are as follows: | | ‚Ä&cen…
(2025-01-16). Nelson Mandela Bay kicks-off academic year on a high note. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay kicks-off academic year on a high note | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has kickstarted the 2025 academic year on a high note, as the municipality's councillors and officials handed over essential resources, to ensure that learners are well equipped for a successful school year ahead. | | The municipality's mayor, Babalwa Lobishe marked the opening of the new school year by launching a Back-to-School campaign at Gqeberha City Hall, on Wednesday. | | Lobishe is spearheading a Back-to-School campaign to provide essential resources, including sanitary towels, school shoes, and maths and science…
(2025-01-16). Hydroelectric Dams on Oregon's Willamette River Kill Salmon. Congress Says It's Time to Consider Shutting Them Down. propublica.org
(2025-01-16). What Is Gemini Deep Research and How Does It Work? moguldom.com Google Gemini, developed by Google DeepMind, is one of the forerunning LLM (large language models) competing in the current AI race. Initially called Bard and rebranded in 2023, Gemini was launched with varying plans, most notably Gemini Pro and Gemini Flash. In direct competition to other models, such as Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT, Gemini …
(2025-01-16). How Casinos Are Innovating in the Digital Age. moguldom.com As is the case with any other market, the gambling industry has been experiencing some incredible developments, which stem from advancements made in digital technology. While the days of traditional casino-going experiences may not be completely gone, a lot of establishments have certainly made way for the changes that we expect are going to set …
(2025-01-16). The AI Export Dilemma: Three Competing Visions for U.S. Strategy. moguldom.com Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a concept for the future; it's already transforming economies, reshaping industries, and influencing America's role on the global stage. The big question is: how freely should the United States share its AI technologies with the rest of the world? For Americans, this isn't just a technological issue—it's a …
(2025-01-16). Sinulog-Inspired Parade in Cebu Calls for a Plastic-Free Celebration. pressenza.com 
EcoWaste Coalition and Partners Celebrate Zero Waste Month with "Sinulog sa Kabatan-onan Alang sa Kinaiyahan" | 16 January 2025, Cebu City — The EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with Sanlakas Cebu and Barangay Tejero, Cebu City, hosted a Sinulog-inspired activity today to celebrate the Zero Waste Month and call for a plastic-free celebration of the popular Sinulog Festival. | With the theme "Sinulog sa Kabatan-onan Alang sa Kinaiyahan" (Sinulog of the Youth for the Environment) , the event featured a two-hour street dancing parade with approximately 50 Barangay Tejero residents. | The joyful parade in ho…
(2025-01-16). Cuba Removed From State Sponsors of Terrorism List. pressenza.com This milestone is the result of relentless efforts by activists and organizations over the past several years who worked tirelessly to challenge the baseless designation, which made it nearly impossible for Cuba to make transactions using international banking systems and acquire necessary goods on the international market. | The removal demonstrates the power of collective action and international solidarity—but it doesn't stop here. The U.S. continues to uphold a strangling economic blockade on Cuba, which intentionally generates scarcity of essential items on the island. Biden's political decision to wai…
(2025-01-16). Fiji quota proposal sparks debate on women's representation in politics. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Monika Singh The lack of women representation in parliaments across the world remains a vexed and contentious issue. In Fiji, this problem has again surfaced for debate in response to Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica's call for a quota system to increase women's representation in Parliament. Kamikamica was speaking at the "Capacity Building…
(2025-01-16). AUKUS: flawed and sinking. onlineopinion.com.au Australia has yet to see the fabled white elephants of the sea and remains at the mercy of the US Congress.
(2025-01-16). CƒÉlin Georgescu: The Globalist bankers are attempting to use the situation in Romania as the door to World War III. expose-news.com CƒÉlin Georgescu, the rightful President of Romania, joined The Alex Jones Show yesterday to discuss the recent Romanian elections and the revolution that is currently happening in the country. He says that …
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-16). Antisemitism is not world's oldest hatred- Remind Michael J Salamon and Louis Libin. salaficentre.com 
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(2025-01-16). Reflection whenever Iblees emboldens the Bid'ee (Haqiqatjou). salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Reflection whenever Iblees emboldens the Bid'ee Haqiqatjou to utter falsehood against Ahlus Sunnah or mocks them, or praises misguidance and its proponents among the Rafidah and others Allah, The Most High, says: ŸÑŸéÿß ÿ™Ÿéÿ≠Ÿíÿ≥Ÿéÿ®ŸéŸÜŸëŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ŸäŸéŸÅ&Yum…
(2025-01-16). Sicut in Coelo et in Terra: Cina e USA, la corsa allo spazio. strategic-culture.su Il quarto dominio geopolitico, lo spazio, non è mai stato cosਠvicino. La Cina corre per il primo posto, mentre gli Stati Uniti d'America cercano di aprire nuovi lidi di conflitto oltre l'atmosfera terrestre. | Segue nostro Il quarto dominio | In Geopolitica, i domini di guerra sono 5: terra, acqua, aria, spazio extra-atmosferico e infosfera. Il quinto dominio è artificiale, creato dall'uomo, mentre gli altri quattro sono tutti pre…
(2025-01-16). Ukraine remains locked in an economic form of Stockholm syndrome. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-16). Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Bangladesh's Environment. pressenza.com Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue in Bangladesh, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, inadequate waste management infrastructure, and a lack of widespread recycling practices. With increasing plastic waste generation, especially in urban centers like Dhaka and Chattogram, the country faces dire environmental and health consequences. As the problem grows, the need for a sustainable solution to manage plastic waste has never been more urgent. | By Md Biozid Jessorey | Rising Plastic Waste and the Role of Urbanization | Bangladesh's urban population is steadily increasing, leading to a su…
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests wife of detained cartoonist Ahsraf Omar. newarab.com 
An Nada Mougheeth, the wife of Ashraf Omar, w…
(2025-01-16). What post-independence deals with Algeria is France scrapping. newarab.com 
After years of attempted reconciliation, Over the weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to abolis…
(2025-01-16). Turkey's Erdogan hails 'progress' in bid to resume Kurdish talks. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said "significant progress" had been made in efforts to revive dialogue between Ankara and the banned PKK militant group. | "Significant progress has been made towards this goal," Erdogan said after three members of Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM opposition party met with jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan then briefed the parties in parliament. | "We see that the contacts made by the delegation were productive," he said, saying Turkey was "cautiously optimistic". | The contact with Ocalan came after the head of Turkey's nationalist MHP party, Devlet Bahceli, exten…
(2025-01-16). How one family is preserving Cairo's last bookbinding atelier. newarab.com 
Al Azhar mosque, at the back of a Mamluk building filled with jewel-coloured books, Yasser Abdelzaher touches the lettering stamp heating on the open fire, his fingertips monitoring the temperature. Once hot enough, he weaves a ribbon of gold leaf, deftly embossing it onto the spine of a leather book. This is how it has been done for generations in the last traditional bookbinder workshop in Cairo. | "My grandfather Abdelzaher Ibrahim started working here for a man called Hag Ali Hegab in 1936," Yasser Abdelzaher tells | Today the atelier remains a family operation run by (2025-01-16). Mazlum Abdi to meet Masoud Barzani in push for Kurdish unity. newarab.com 
Mazlum Abdi, the commander of the US-backed The meeting, confirmed to The New Arab…
(2025-01-16). Fourth Muslim joins US Congress, first for California. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). UN warns of retaliatory attacks against Sudan civilians. newarab.com 
The United Nations warned Wednesday of retaliatory attacks against civilians in Sudan's The Sudanese army, at war with rival paramilitaries since April 2023, led an advance this week on El Gezira, recapturing the st…
(2025-01-16). Iraq and BP sign landmark deal to redevelop Kirkuk oil fields. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Istanbul toll from tainted alcohol rises to 19 dead in 48 hours. newarab.com 
Nineteen people who drank The figure raised a toll given late Tuesday of 11 dead in 24 hours, Anadolu reported. A total of 65 people were affected, with 43 people still being treated in hospital and three others discharged. | Among them were 26 foreign nationals, the agency said without saying if any had died. There was no immediate comment from the health ministr…
(2025-01-16). Italy, Albania and UAE sign deal for subsea clean energy cable. newarab.com 
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(2025-01-16). Top Egyptian YouTuber faces criminal trial for currency offences. newarab.com 
One of Ahmed AbouZaid, who runs the educational YouTube channel He now faces a criminal trial after being accused by the Egyptian Public Prosecution of illicit currency dealing. | AbouZaid deni…
(2025-01-16). UN calls for probe over 'disturbing' Libya prison torture videos. newarab.com 
The The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a statement late Tuesday that it was "alarmed by the disturbing footage circulating on social media, which shows brutal torture and ill-treatment of detainees at the Gernada detention facility in eastern Lib…
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). 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.
(2025-01-16). Maharashtra TET Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, is set to release on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2024.
(2025-01-16). APAAR ID, Aadhaar mandatory for NEET UG 2025 registration. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has asked candidates appearing for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2025 (NEET UG 2025) to update their Aadhaar details and also keep APAAR ID ready for registration of the important medical entrance exam.
(2025-01-16). LA wildfire death toll 24, strong winds forecast sparks panic. ummid.com The wildfire in California's Los Angeles and the neighbourhood a week after it started last Tuesday has killed 24 people even as strong winds forecast sparked panic all across the region.
(2025-01-16). Are IITs serving India as they should be? ummid.com There would be nothing wrong if the farmers of Kanpur ask IIT Kanpur to wind up – and maybe relocate its campus to the U.S., as it seems to serve the U.S. more than it does this country.
(2025-01-16). Axe Forgets but Tree Remembers. ummid.com Other than the Jammu Kashmir National Conference workers, no one else is now happy with the government. Everyone is now praising the LG government for being better than the present government.
(2025-01-16). Bhagwat's 'true independence' claim sparks outrage. ummid.com RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remark that India achieved 'true independence' on the day Ram Mandir was inaugurated has sparked a massive outrage.
(2025-01-16). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-16). Haryana BJP head, singer Rocky Mittal booked in rape case. ummid.com Haryana BJP Chief Mohan Lal Badoli and singer Rocky Mittal, aka Jai Bhagwan, have been booked in a gang rape case involving a woman from Delhi.
(2025-01-16). CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes draw Niger and Guinea. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes has been drawn into Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined teams for the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The draw was conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, shortly after CAF announced the tournament's postponement. Originally slated for February 1—28, …
(2025-01-16). Chinese netizens welcome influx of 'TikTok refugees'. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the U.S. government within the week. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags …
(2025-01-16). FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Uganda confident ahead of qualifier against Namibia. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The head coach of Uganda's U-17 women's team is confident that her team will be capable of picking up positive results in the first round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 qualifiers. Sheryl Botes Ulanda, the head coach, told Xinhua on Wednesday that her team has prepared well and …
(2025-01-16). Inside Dr. Besigye's fresh charges. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Kizza Besigye, a longtime government critic and four-time presidential candidate, is facing new charges before the General Court Martial. These charges, which include offenses ranging from treachery to unlawful possession of firearms, have garnered attention due to the political implications surrounding Besigye's activism. Besigye is jointly charged with Captain …
(2025-01-16). MUHOOZI: I am back. BBC said what about me? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is back on X aka "twitter". He is now not following anyone, but has already raced past the 1,000 mark for followers. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Share on: WhatsApp…
(2025-01-16). Museveni woos UAE investors to Uganda. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on investors worldwide to come and do business in Uganda in particular and Africa in general which he said offers a myriad of investment opportunities in various sectors. He said that Uganda's economy is growing at a fast rate but only needs a stimulant …
(2025-01-16). Muwanga Kivumbi appointed NUP Buganda Deputy President. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been appointed Deputy President of National Unity Platform-NUP Buganda Region. Kivumbi, who is also the Chairperson of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus, replaces the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over the controversial 500 million service …
(2025-01-16). NDA yet to establish magnitude of problem caused by therapeutic food. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has said that they are yet to determine whether everyone who used Replenish, a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) prescribed for the severely malnourished experienced adverse reactions. This revelation comes after the Ministry of Health issued a notice to Chief Administrative Officers across the country …
(2025-01-16). Tough CHAN draw for Kenya as Uganda gets old foes. independent.co.ug 
GROUP A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia GROUP B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic GROUP C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 GROUP D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Draw for the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 was staged in Nairobi, …
(2025-01-16). Wildfire destroys 300 houses in Katakwi. independent.co.ug 
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A bush fire whose source is yet to be established has destroyed 300 houses and property worth millions of shillings in Ngariam Sub County, Katakwi District. The fire broke out in the parishes of Osep and Oedepus causing damage to houses and property. Moses Iteit, the LCIII Chairperson of …
(2025-01-16). Uganda's extractive sector: A transformative year ahead in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Growth in oil, gas, and mining drives economic ambitions amid global and regional opportunities Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | This year, Uganda's extractive sector is on the cusp of significant growth and transformation, fueled by both regional and global dynamics. Spanning oil, gas, and mining, the sector is set to play an increasingly pivotal role …
(2025-01-16). Badenoch admits Tories had 'no plan' for post-Brexit Britain. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch is set to admit that the Tories "made mistakes", including deciding to leave the EU without a plan. | Today Badenoch will make her first major speech as leader of the Conservative Party, on rebuilding trust in the political party. | She will say: "We announced that we would leave the European Union before we had a plan for growth outside the EU." | The British economy will be £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving the EU, according to a report by data consultancy Cambridge Econometrics. | The UK is also anticipated to have three million fewer jobs, 32% lower investment, 5% lower exports an…
(2025-01-16). BONUS: Chris Deluzio In His Own Words. levernews.com We sent our reporter Amos Barshad out to Western Pennsylvania on a bleak day in December to speak with Congressman Chris Deluzio about how he won reelection even as the whole state shifted right. That story, "
(2025-01-16). The Democrat Who Defied The Trump Wave. levernews.com 
(2025-01-16). Suella Braverman refuses to rule out defecting to Reform UK. leftfootforward.org Tory MP Suella Braverman has refused to rule out defecting to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, in what is yet another blow for Kemi Badenoch. | Braverman, who is on the right of the Tory party, has consistently been rumoured to be considering defecting to Reform, and is reported to be high on Reform's wish list of Tories they would like to see defect to their party. | Towards the end of last year, her husband, Rael Braverman, defected to Reform UK, leading to increased speculation that she too could jump ship, which she ruled out at the time. | The Telegraph now reports that Suella Braverman has refused to rule out d…
(2025-01-16). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Welcome to 2025. indybay.org Citizens are entitled to participation in society. And entitlements cost the oligarchs money. So the concept of citizenry must be reduced if not eliminated. It was Reagan who launched America towards de-socializing the New Deal contract. That he never fully succeeded is testament both to its enduring popularity and to the repeated failure of the oligarchy to seize enough power to pull it off.
(2025-01-16). Jonathan Ashworth slams Reform UK for wanting to charge people to see a doctor. leftfootforward.org Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth has slammed Reform UK for wanting to charge people when they want to go and see a doctor, as he took aim at the policies of Nigel Farage's party. | With Reform rising in the polls, there has been much discussion around how the Labour Party can tackle their threat, and Ashworth, who is the chief executive of the Labour Together think-tank, has said Labour should not be afraid of spending more time criticising Reform's policies. | Asked by Andrew Marr on LBC this week on what the government could be doing to fend off Reform, Ashworth replied: "When you look at the figures, they…
(2025-01-16). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). A Unified Team for HHS Reform. wattsupwiththat.com This collective effort marks more than a policy shift—it is a cultural transformation. By prioritizing transparency, accountability, and public health, the incoming administration aims to restore trust in HHS and its agencies. While the challenges ahead are significant, the commitment of these leaders offers hope for a healthier, more equitable future for all Americans.
(2025-01-16). Forbes and Frist Are Wrong About Climate Change Harming Human Well-Being. wattsupwiththat.com Frist and Forbes are perpetuating the baseless claims that weather has become more unpredictable and extreme when long-term data demonstrates that it has not, and that climate change presents an existential threat to human life and health, when it does not. They are misinforming their readers in order to spur environmental action, but instead are generating hopelessness and fear. This is shameful behavior.
(2025-01-16). 60 bodies recovered from abandoned South African gold mine: Police. presstv.ir South African authorities say they have recovered 60 bodies from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein, following a blockade targeting illegal miners.
(2025-01-16). Saturday 1/18: Nurturing revolution? Expanding care and queering family across 3 worlds. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-01-16). Friday 1/17: Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org
(2025-01-16). New International Anarchist Prisoner journal. indybay.org Death of Fire Ant, Birth of Tend the Flame…
(2025-01-16). Saturday 2/1: Marina: Keep Eyes on Sudan Community Solidarity Event. indybay.org Marina Library, Community Room, 190 Seaside Circle Marina, CA 93933…
(2025-01-16). Monday 1/20: Day of Service in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. indybay.org Homeless Garden Project Farm | 100-198 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz…
(2025-01-16). Trump's HUD pick Scott Turner is chair of right-wing Center For Education Opportunity. indybay.org If Scott Turner, A Trump Loyalist, Becomes The Next HUD Secretary, Millions Of HUD Subsidized Households Will Be Placed At Risk Of Homelessness!
(2025-01-16). Monday 1/20: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Salinas. indybay.org Old County Jail, 142 W. Alisal St.
(2025-01-16). Thursday 1/16: 2025: A New Year—Profound New Challenges—And A Profoundly Positive Way Forward. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2025-01-16). Thursday 2/6: See You in the Sky: A Memoir of Prison, Possibility and Peace – Author Visit with Jeri Ross. indybay.org Ow Family Community Room | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola…
(2025-01-16). Friday 1/17: Make Big Oil Pay: Rally at Chevron's Richmond Refinery. indybay.org Judge George D Caroll Park | 110 E Richmond Ave | Richmond CA 94801…
(2025-01-16). Sunday 1/19: The People's Arms Embargo: Planning & Nonviolence Training for next Travis AFB Action. indybay.org East Bay Location…
(2025-01-16). Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United – Community Letter of Support. indybay.org Employees of the Monterey Bay Aquarium are forming their union! Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United stands together to create a better future for our colleagues, our animals, and our ocean. We believe it is time to ensure fair and equitable pay, comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, and a culture of safety, transparency, and inclusion. By forming our union with AFSCME Council 57, we are uniting to build a workplace that reflects the Aquarium's core values of equity, integrity and hope.
(2025-01-16). UGC NET Dec 2024: January 15 new exam date confirmed. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the new date and time of the January 15, 2025 of the UGC NET December 2024 exams on its official website.
(2025-01-16). NASA Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched. ummid.com Carrying science and tech on Firefly Aerospace's first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CRPS) flight for NASA, Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched at 1: 11 a.m. EST Wednesday January 15, 2025.
(2025-01-16). Top Technology Predictions of 2025. ummid.com Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Tuesday January 14, 2025, together with the IEEE Computer Society (CS), released the details of 2025 Top Technology Predictions.
(2025-01-16). Pictures: Comet blazing now in sky will be seen after 160K years. ummid.com Sky gazers Monday January 13, 2024 had a chance to see Comet C/2024 (ATLAS) which would appear only after 160,000 years later.
(2025-01-16). Desde la meteorología, un homenaje a la ciencia cubana. cubadebate.cu Con la gran difusión de todo tipo de informaciones, sumado a una cultura meteorológica que siempre ha caracterizado a los cubanos, la meteorología hoy en día puede parecer una ciencia "sencilla" o incluso, que solo con conocimiento empírico se puede desandar por ella.
(2025-01-16). Celebran Día de la Ciencia en Cuba con homenaje a Fidel y reconocimientos a destacados científicos. cubadebate.cu "Con orgullo podemos decir que, al igual que la Educación, el Deporte y la Salud, la Ciencia es una conquista de la Revolución y, como tal, debemos continuar protegiéndola e impulsándola", consideró el ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA), al pronunciar las palabras centrales del acto nacional por el Día de la Ciencia Cubana.
(2025-01-16). øCuál ha sido el impacto de las medidas anunciadas por la Administración Biden respecto a Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La emisión de la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles analizó las recientes medidas anunciadas por la Administración Biden sobre Cuba, que incluyen la salida del país de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. La subdirectora de la Dirección General de EE.UU. del Minrex, Johana Tablada de la Torre, dijo que "son decisiones muy tardías, demoradas, pero son importantes".
(2025-01-16). Raidel Martínez está entre los elegidos del Grupo S en los Gigantes de Yomiuri. cubadebate.cu El mánager de los Gigantes de Yomiuri, Shinnosuke Abe, declaró que este año volverá a utilizar el llamado Grupo S durante los entrenamientos de primavera del club y que incluirá a los jugadores más veteranos del equipo, entre ellos el relevista cubano Raidel Martínez. Esta iniciativa revela la confianza y respeto por los peloteros más veteranos del club.
(2025-01-16). La ocupación militar de América Latina y el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Durante el siglo XIX, el injusto orden oligárquico heredado de la Colonia propició numerosas guerras civiles. Pero fuera de las gestas independentistas, en nuestra región han sido escasos los conflictos internacionales, en su mayoría incoados por intereses financieros extraños a Nuestra América.