2025-01-23: News Headlines

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Civil Defense Agency Finds 200 Bodies under Rubble in Gaza. tn.ai TRHRAN (Tasnim) — The bodies of nearly 200 Palestinians have been found from under rubble in Gaza since the ceasefire in the enclave took effect on Sunday.

IMEMC & Agencies (2025-01-23). Gaza: 53 Bodies Recovered, 19 Injured in Past 24 Hours. imemc.org Despite a ceasefire implemented Sunday morning, Israeli forces continue to violate the terms of the ceasefire on a daily basis. On Wednesday, Israeli occupation forces opened fire on the beach of Gaza City and Salah al-Din axis in the southern Gaza Strip. According to Wafa, Israeli occupation navy boats fired three shells off the coast …

SKWAWKBOX (2025-01-23). Netanyahu promised far-right Smotrich 'extensive' attacks on West Bank if he stayed in cabinet. skwawkbox.org Extremist minister who wants West Bank completely annexed did not resign alongside fellow fanatics over Gaza 'ceasefire' According to reports in the Israeli press, PM Benjamin Netanyahu promised right-wing extremist Bezalel Smotrich 'extensive' attacks on the occupied West Bank if Smotrich agreed not to resign from Netanyahu's cabinet over the supposed 'ceasefire' in Gaza — …

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-23). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |

nbcnews.com (2025-01-23). Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk 'adverse consequences'Comment: Think about this for a second. Federal employees are threatened by the state with punishment if they don't turn in their co-workers for something that is not illegal. That's just fascism.

Ramzy Baroud (2025-01-23). Gaza Ceasefire at Last: How Israel's 'First Defeat' Will Shape the Country's Future. counterpunch.org The headline in the Times of Israel says it all: "For the First Time, Israel Just Lost a War." Regardless of the reasoning behind this statement, which the article divides into fourteen points, it suggests a shattering and unprecedented event in the 76-year history of the State of Israel. The consequences of this realization will

Edward Hunt (2025-01-23). The US Makes a Play for Rojava. counterpunch.org In one of its final moves in office, the Biden administration is trying to secure U.S. influence over Rojava, the Kurdish-led region of northeastern Syria. Now that Rojava is being attacked by Turkish-backed militias and faces a possible Turkish invasion, the Biden administration is reinforcing U.S. military positions in Rojava, making it more likely for

Michael Arria (2025-01-23). Report: Danish company Maersk exports cargo from illegal Israeli settlements to the U.S. mondoweiss.net A new report details a shipping and logistics giant's role in sustaining illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine and Syrian territories.

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Rights Group Files War Crimes Complaints against Israeli Soldiers in ICC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a pro-Palestinian advocacy group, has launched legal proceedings in multiple jurisdictions accusing Israeli soldiers of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza.

Olivia Barber (2025-01-23). Elon Musk downplays Reform UK donation in further blow to Nigel Farage. leftfootforward.org The tech billionaire is having second thoughts about donating to Reform, stating it will be more complicated now he is leading Doge…

DikelediM (2025-01-23). Minister Meth stresses collaboration with Labour Federations for fair policies, effective enforcement. sanews.gov.za Minister Meth stresses collaboration with Labour Federations for fair policies, effective enforcement | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has emphasised that close collaboration with labour federations is integral to shaping equitable policies and ensuring effective enforcement. | Speaking at the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) Annual Labour School in Pretoria on Wednesday, Meth said the union's insights inform better law-making and governance and enhance the department's capacity to monitor compliance. | "The role of unions in a free South Africa has been a testament to…

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Public Works Department decries surge in infrastructure vandalism amid scrap metal theft. sanews.gov.za Public Works Department decries surge in infrastructure vandalism amid scrap metal theft | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has raised serious concerns about the relentless wave of infrastructure destruction, including the theft of aluminum and cables, the vandalism of traffic lights and railway lines, and the destruction of pylons. | In a recent incident, the department condemned the brazen actions of armed criminals who targeted government properties to steal steel, aluminum, and other valuable materials. | Late last night, security personnel at Public Works House, located in the Central Busine…

Gabisile (2025-01-23). North West Premier proposes Eskom take over Ditsobotla electricity supply. sanews.gov.za North West Premier proposes Eskom take over Ditsobotla electricity supply | The North West Provincial Government, led by Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, has held an engagement session with the Council of Ditsobotla Local Municipality in Lichtenburg to address the municipality's ongoing service delivery challenges, particularly regarding electricity supply. | During the meeting, the provincial government proposed that the struggling municipality transfer its electricity rights to Eskom, under the oversight of the Ministry of Electricity. | The special Council meeting, held on Tuesday, was attended by Premier Mokgosi, who…

SKWAWKBOX (2025-01-23). MAB condemns Met's 'dangerous' assault on freedom to protest. skwawkbox.org Muslim group highlights Met boss Mark Rowley's boast to pro-Israel groups about restrictive policing of Gaza protest — and police's fabricated allegations against marchers The Muslim Association of Britain MAB) has published a letter it has written to London mayor Sadiq Khan about the Metropolitan Police's repression of and smears against anti-genocide protesters. The MAB …

Staff (2025-01-23). Understanding Forex Signals: Free vs. VIP Options for Traders. moguldom.com The world of forex trading offers a wealth of opportunities for investors, but it also comes with its complexities. One crucial element that can help traders navigate the forex market is the use of forex signals. Forex signals provide traders with valuable insights, trading recommendations, and market analysis. As we dive deeper into this subject, …

Hugo GABBERO (2025-01-23). Niger: Joint call for the immediate release of Moussa Tiangari. fidh.org We demand the immediate release of Moussa Tiangari, rights defender and General Secretary of the Alternative Espaces Citoyens (AEC) association, who was imprisoned on 3 January 2025 after a month in police custody.
15 January 2025.
| Moussa Tiangari was arrested at his home on 3 December 2024 on his return from an international trip. Charged with undermining state security, criminal conspiracy in connection with terrorism and glorifying terrorism, he spent a month in police custody before (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2025-01-23). Ethiopia: Defend and Strengthen the Human Rights Movement Against Erosion! fidh.org Human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT under the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, express deep concern over the escalating political tensions and ongoing conflicts in Ethiopia.
The undersigned African civil society organisations (CSOs) and various international non-governmental organisations urgently express our deep concern regarding Ethiopia's escalating political tensions and entrenched conflicts. We strongly condemn the Ethiopian (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2025-01-23). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |



nbcnews.com (2025-01-23). Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk 'adverse consequences'Think about this for a second. Federal employees are threatened by the state with punishment if they don't turn in their co-workers for something that is not illegal. That's just fascism.


presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Yemen releases crew of UK-owned ship after Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Yemen says it freed the crew of the cargo in support of the ceasefire in Gaza.

Gary W. Yohe (2025-01-23). Why the California Insurance Crisis Could Trigger Broader Financial Instability. counterpunch.org The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is undermining the insurance systems American homeowners rely on to protect themselves from catastrophes. This breakdown is starting to become painfully clear as families and communities struggle to rebuild. But another threat remains less recognized: This collapse could pose a threat

People's Dispatch. (2025-01-23). President Trump's First 24 Hours. popularresistance.org On Monday, January 20, as thousands were taking to the streets to protest Donald Trump's inauguration, Trump himself signed a barrage of executive orders with broad implications. These orders were largely an attempt to reverse many of the moves of the Biden administration, in particular Biden's most progressive policies on immigration, racial justice, LGBTQ rights, and efforts to combat climate change. | The US government is the largest employer in the country. Some of Trump's executive orders followed through on the right-wing promise to attack the federal work force, as mentioned in both the 2024 Republican Par…

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-23). Trump Seeks to Restrict Citizenship by Birth on US Soil. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protest in Washington Square Park in New York City, US, on January 20, 2025. | © 2025 Deccio Serrano/NurPhoto via AP Photo | Within hours of his inauguration, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order purporting to restrict citizenship by birth on US soil. Under its terms, starting next month, children born in the United States to parents who are undocumented, or whose immigration status is only temporary, would no longer come into the world as US citizens.Trump's order looks to remake overnight, in a narrower and meaner way, the question of what it means to be a US cit…

Staff (2025-01-23). Presidente cubano llama a fortalecer la disposición combativa del país. cubadebate.cu Durante el análisis del cumplimiento de acciones del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de La Habana como parte del ejercicio Bastión 2024, Díaz-Canel Bermúdez se refirió a la necesidad de elevar el trabajo en cada estructura del sistema de defensa. El mandatario valoró de positiva la preparación para el Bastión 2024.

The Independent (2025-01-23). Kalali challenges law protecting modesty of woman, not men. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights lawyer Steven Kalali has petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Penal Code Act and the Magistrates' Courts Act. Specifically, Kalali contests Section 115 of the Penal Code Act, which criminalizes indecent assaults and insulting the modesty of a woman or girl, …

Charles Rotter (2025-01-23). New Paper by The Heartland Institute Dissects How Carbon Capture and Storage Projects Threaten Property Rights. wattsupwiththat.com "Efforts to foist carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives on the energy sector represent a government-backed boondoggle. CCS is scientifically unjustified because we don't face a climate crisis, as well as economically harmful by raising energy costs. And, in the grift of all grifts, CCS results in the forced sale of peoples' property. No one should be forced to allow a CCS pipeline to be built across their land, as it serves no public purpose; rather, it just accrues unjustified profits to politically connected green-energy promoters. Politicians and public utility commissions should act to specifically pre…

Olivia Barber (2025-01-23). Disability rights activist wins judicial review against previous Tory government. leftfootforward.org Tory reforms to the Work Capability Assessment would have cut almost half a million disabled people's benefits by nearly £5,000 a year.

Hugo GABBERO (2025-01-23). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |

APR editor (2025-01-23). Climate crisis: The carbon footprint of the Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz SPECIAL REPORT: By Jeremy Rose The International Court of Justice heard last month that after reconstruction is factored in Israel's war on Gaza will have emitted 52 million tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. A figure equivalent to the annual emissions of 126 states and territories. It seems somehow wrong to be writing…

Human Rights Watch (2025-01-23). Trump Administration Moves to Reject Transgender Identity, Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Transgender rights supporters rally outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, December 4, 2024. | © 2024 Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo | Within hours of returning to power Monday, United States President Donald Trump issued a stunningly broad executive order that seeks to dismantle crucial protections for transgender people and denies the validity of gender identity itself.The new order withdraws a range of executive orders issued by former President Joe Biden, including those allowing transgender people to serve in the military, advancing the health and well-being of lesbian…

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Gaza remains unbroken: Palestinian commander. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance commander hails the Gaza Strip's staying steadfast and strong in the face of 15 months of genocidal war by the Israeli regime.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Australian research reveals deep crisis in public education. wsws.org Most educators in the state of Victoria report suffering from poor wages, deteriorating conditions, unsustainable workloads, lack of resources and growing staff shortages.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Israeli captives return with smiles and goody bags, Palestinian abductees with scars. presstv.ir Following the ceasefire deal, Israeli captives were released with goody bags, while Palestinian detainees came home with their hair turned white from the ordeal.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Rights group sues Israeli war criminal in Germany, Austria, ICC. presstv.ir A pro-Palestinian advocacy organization files a law against an Israeli trooper for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in the Gaza Strip.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 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.

newarab (2025-01-23). Gaza ceasefire incentivises major relief activity in Egypt. newarab.com The T…

newarab (2025-01-23). Lebanon's Aitaroun face dark future as Israel violates ceasefire. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Top US, Arab officials push for second phase of Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). How a ceasefire will reveal the true scale of Gaza's death toll. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Yemen's Houthis release crew of seized ship after Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com Yemen's I The

newarab (2025-01-23). A look into Gaza's cash crisis and its toll on Palestinian lives>. newarab.com

SKWAWKBOX (2025-01-23). Hastings 3 found not guilty in arms company anti-genocide protest case. skwawkbox.org Three men prosecuted for participating in a peaceful protest at arms manufacturer General Dynamics in Hastings were found not guilty of all charges at Brighton Law Courts on Wednesday. Laurie Holden, 72, Clem McCulloch, 33, and Thomas Delves, 25 — collectively known as the 'Hastings 3' — were arrested for aggravated trespass on 29 February …

newarab (2025-01-23). Tabkha: The cookbook written from a tent amid the Gaza genocide. newarab.com Before October 2023, Palestinian chef and mother, Israeli airstrikes devastated homes and buildings, driving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to evacuate their neighbourhoods, with

newarab (2025-01-23). Swiss prosecutors examine complaints against Israel president. newarab.com Swiss prosecutors said Wednesday they were examining several complaints against visiting Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as reports suggested NGOs were accusing him of "incitement to genocide" in The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) confirmed it had received "several criminal complaints" against Herzog, who was at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss resort of Davos this week. | "The criminal complaints are now being examined in accordance with the usual procedure," the OAG said in a…

The Canary. (2025-01-23). Palestine Action Are Occupying The Offices Of Aviva. popularresistance.org From 7.30am on Wednesday 22 January, Palestine Action begun occupying 'The Aviva Centre' in Bristol over its ongoing complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza. | One activist is on top of the overhang of the 'UK's largest insurer': | Another spray painted the front glass of the building. Messages painted on the building include 'Pal Action' and 'Elbit Out.' Aviva provides the mandatory employers liability insurance for UAV Engines in Staffordshire, a drone engine factory owned by Israel's biggest weapons manufacturer, Elbit Systems. | Recent disclosures show the company no longer holds direct shares in Elbit Syst…

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 'From Ground Zero': Palestine's Oscar entry unmasks Israeli genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir From Ground Zero, a film that exposes Israeli genocide in Gaza, was recently shortlisted as a Palestinian entry for the Oscars in the Best International Film category.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 'Death machinery': UN warns Israel's genocide could spread to West Bank. presstv.ir Francesca Albanese has warned that Israel's genocidal acts may spread to the occupied West Bank, amid an ongoing large-scale military operation in the city of Jenin.

Staff (2025-01-23). 'Falsely smeared': Netanyahu rushes to Elon Musk's defense after apparent fascist salute. haaretz.com Netanyahu praised Musk as 'a great friend of Israel' after the tech billionaire and Trump efficiency tsar attracted a barrage of criticism for making an apparent Nazi salute; Musk has voiced support for Israel throughout the Gaza war, despite also criticizing its conduct…

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Israel's UNRWA ban 'beyond catastrophic' for Palestinians: Study. presstv.ir A new study reveals the tragic repercussions for Palestinians facing Israel's imminent ban on UNRWA.

Ali Salam (2025-01-23). Jenin: Israeli Forces Injure Four Palestinians, One Critically, Abduct Seven, Including Women. imemc.org Israeli forces continued, for a second day, its military assault on the northern West Bank city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, injuring four citizens, one critically, and abducting at least seven, including two women. 11: 18 PM — Tuesday Israeli forces pushed military reinforcements to the city of Jenin and its camp, on Tuesday …

Ali Salam (2025-01-23). Occupation Forces Execute Two Palestinians, Bomb a Home, Near Jenin. imemc.org
| Israeli forces executed two Palestinian young men, on Wednesday evening, after bombing a citizen's home in the town of Burqin, west of Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank.

Ali Salam (2025-01-23). Palestinian Woman Dies as a Result of Israeli Restrictions in Hebron. imemc.org
| On Tuesday evening, a Palestinian woman died after the army obstructed her transport to the hospital at the Beit Einun military roadblock, southeast of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank.

Ali Salam (2025-01-23). Tel Aviv: Four Israelis Injured, US Citizen Killed, in Alleged Stabbing Attack. imemc.org On Tuesday, four Israelis were injured and a US resident was killed during an alleged stabbing attack in the coastal Israeli city of Tel Aviv.

IMEMC News (2025-01-23). Army Abducts Many Palestinians in West Bank. imemc.org On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers conducted massive invasions of various parts of the occupied West Bank, broke into and ransacked dozens of homes and buildings, and abducted many Palestinians. The invasions were still ongoing at the time of this report and included field interrogations, destruction of property, displacements, and assaults. Media sources in Tulkarem, in …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Mao urges political leaders not to abandon voters. independent.co.ug Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao has faulted political leaders for abandoning the electorate. Speaking at the ongoing Northern Uganda Peace Week Mao at Koboko Catholic Parish, Mao said that the leaders have failed to consult the electorate on issues affecting the district. Mao explained that most politicians …

Aubrey Whelan, Portside. (2025-01-23). Thousands Of Resident Physicians In Philadelphia Voted To Unionize. popularresistance.org Eight in 10 doctors-in-training in Philadelphia are now represented by unions, following a wave of labor organizing across major health systems in the region. | Doctors at three Philadelphia health systems and Delaware's largest health provider voted to join the Committee of Interns and Residents, a division of the Service Employees International Union. | The move follows a national trend of physicians unionizing around the country, as doctors increasingly look for solutions to burnout in a field now dominated by large health system employers.

Robert Inlakesh (2025-01-23). Trump's Day One: Sanctions Lifted, Settler Violence Explodes. mintpressnews.com On his first day in office, Donald Trump On Monday night, with the backing of the Israeli military, settler groups launched a series of violent assaults on re…

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Raid near Jenin amid Ongoing West Bank Raids. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli forces killed two Palestinians during a raid in a town near Jenin, the latest escalation in the occupied West Bank where a major military offensive is underway.

global.ilmanifesto.it (2025-01-23). Israel and the betrayal of the memory of Auschwitz. global.ilmanifesto.it For far too long, Israeli politics has instrumentalized the singularity of Auschwitz for unrelated political purposes.

Shanyat Turani-Chowdhury, Mondoweiss. (2025-01-23). How The Jewish National Fund Abets US-Sanctioned Settlers. popularresistance.org For more than a century, the Jewish National Fund (JNF) has raised money in the United States and around the world to acquire land for Jewish-only settlements in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. In recent years, more than $1 million of that money has flowed towards people and projects that have since been sanctioned by the United States government for their violence against Palestinians, according to Israeli financial documents reviewed by Mondoweiss. | A registered 501(c)(3) in the United States with 40 offices around the world and its international headquarters based in Jerusalem, the Jewish Nat…

_____ (2025-01-23). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Israeli forces kill two Palestinian fighters near Jenin city. presstv.ir At least two Palestinians have been killed during a raid by Israeli forces against Burqin town, near the West Bank city of Jenin.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Google worked 'directly' with Israel on AI services in Gaza war: Report. presstv.ir Google has worked "directly" with Israel and provided the regime with more access to AI services since the start of the Gaza war, says a report.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Tehran welcomes Yemen's release of Israeli-linked ship's crew. presstv.ir Iran welcomes Yemen's recent measure to release the crew of an Israeli-linked cargo vessel that was confiscated shortly after the Tel Aviv regime waged the Gaza war.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Hamas commander's reappearance on video belies Israeli claim of killing him. presstv.ir The reappearance of a high-ranking Hamas commander in a video clip has belied the Israeli military's claim of killing him.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Israeli army continues deadly raid in Jenin, two more killed in West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel's Iron Wall campaign targets Palestinian occupied territory after Gaza truce, intensifying West Bank operations.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Minister says Israel applying 'lessons' from Gaza in West Bank operation. aljazeera.com Israel's defence minister says military applying 'method' from Gaza war in major raid on occupied West Bank's Jenin.

Hagar Shezaf (2025-01-23). Online calls to action preceded a settler onslaught in the West Bank, and once again Palestinians were left unprotected. haaretz.com After a shooting attack that killed three Israelis in the West Bank, and especially with Palestinian prisoners being released in the hostage deal, extremist settlers have ramped up their calls to avenge Palestinian villages. On Monday, they carried out their threat…

Jack Khoury (2025-01-23). 'Israel wants us to become Jabalya': Jenin's Palestinians evacuate homes as IDF launches West Bank offensive. haaretz.com A Palestinian man was killed near the Jenin refugee camp after gunfire caused his car to crash. Passengers blamed an IDF sniper. He was reportedly among 10 killed on the first day of the IDF operation. The next day, the army allegedly blocked hospital entrances and told patients to leave…

Yael Freidson (2025-01-23). Top justice rejects ministers' call to withdraw Supreme Court presidential candidacy, denounces 'smear campaign'. haaretz.com Justice Minister Yariv Levin says the appointment process should resume only after the panel reviews claims that Justice Amit oversaw cases with conflicts of interest; Amit denies the allegations, saying, 'I do not intend to succumb to the organized campaign against me'…

Jack Khoury (2025-01-23). 'Israel wants us to become Jabalya': Jenin's Palestinians evacuate homes as IDF expands West Bank offensive. haaretz.com A Palestinian man was killed near the Jenin refugee camp after gunfire caused his car to crash. Passengers blamed an IDF sniper. He was reportedly among 10 killed on the first day of the IDF operation. The next day, the army allegedly blocked hospital entrances and told patients to leave…

Jack Khoury (2025-01-23). 'In Israel, they want us to become Jabalya': Hundreds evacuate their Jenin homes as the IDF invades. haaretz.com Ahmad Nimr al-Shayeb, 43, was killed when driving near the Jenin refugee camp. He heard gunfire, accelerated and crashed into a pole. His passengers said that an IDF sniper open fired at them. Palestinians officials say al-Shayeb was one of 10 people killed on the first day of the IDF's operation in the city. On the second day, the military blocked entrances to hospitals and, according to residents, told patients to leave…

newarab (2025-01-23). Israel shells Gaza's Rafah as bloody West Bank assault continues. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Israeli forces seek prolonged occupation in South Lebanon. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). 'Nearly uninhabitable': Israel escalates assault on Jenin. newarab.com Israeli forces confirmed the killing of two Palestinians from the town of Qabatiya in the Jenin governorate in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night The Israeli military identified the individuals as Qutaiba al-Shalabi and Mohammed Nazal, alleging their affiliation with the The army accused the two men of carrying out a shooting attack earlier this month in the village of Funduq, lo…

newarab (2025-01-23). 'Systematic destruction' in Jenin as Israel continues assault. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Challenging 7 Oct. 'Hamas massacre' in Israel punishable by jail. newarab.com The Israeli Knesset enacted a law on Tuesday criminalising the denial, minimisation, or celebration of the 7 Proposed by Yisrael Beiteinu Member of Knesset Oded Forer, the legislation passed its final reading with unanimous support, 16-0, according to the Times of Israel. | Inspired by Israel's 1986 Holocaust denial law, the new measure stipulates that anyone who denies the events of 7 October in verbal or written form, with the intent to defend or sho…

newarab (2025-01-23). Did Google sell AI tools to Israeli military during war on Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Lebanon border residents won't wait for Israel pullout to return. newarab.com

| Residents of Several residents have informed Lebanese army intelligence of their plans to re-enter their towns on Sunday, when the deadline for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces, as stipulated in the c…

Dave DeCamp (2025-01-23). Yemen's Houthis Release Crew of Commercial Ship It Seized Over a Year Ago. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Yemen's Houthis released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a commercial ship the Yemeni group seized in November 2023 as part of its response to Israel's onslaught in Gaza. Yemen's Al Masirah TV reported that the Houthis released the crew to Oman in coordination with Hamas as part of an arrangement related to …

Dave DeCamp (2025-01-23). Yemen's Houthis Release Crew of Commercial Ship It Seized Over a Year Ago. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Yemen's Houthis released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a commercial ship the Yemeni group seized in November 2023, as part of its response to Israel's onslaught in Gaza. Yemen's Al Masirah TV reported that the Houthis released the crew to Oman in coordination with Hamas as part of an arrangement related to …

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Trump's UN ambassador pick: Israel has 'biblical right' to occupy West Bank. presstv.ir President Donald Trump's pick for the United States ambassador to the United Nations has become the latest administration nominee to voice the belief that Israel has "biblical" dominion over the occupied West Bank.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Iran humiliated Israel with successful missile strikes: Islamic Jihad. presstv.ir The Islamic Jihad commends Iran's successful retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets that took place last year.

Lawrence Davidson (2025-01-23). Being the "Moral" Barbarian. counterpunch.org A Question Hanin Majadli, is a brave and clear-sighted Israeli-Palestinian journalist at Haaretz, Israel's mostly liberal newspaper. She recently (Haaretz, 3 January 2025) asked a question that must be floating about in the minds of millions of Jews: "How is it possible that morality and decency, supposedly the leading values in this [Jewish] household, do

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Palestina condenó nueva ofensiva israelí contra Cisjordania. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) El gobierno palestino condenó hoy la nueva ofensiva castrense de Israel contra la ocupada Cisjordania, con epicentro de la norteña ciudad de Jenin y su aledaño campamento de refugiados, que causó hasta el momento 11 muertos.

Ben Norton (2025-01-23). Trump vows to 'expand' US territory, invokes Manifest Destiny, hints at military force in Panama & Greenland. geopoliticaleconomy.com At his inauguration, US President Donald Trump promised to "expand our territory", invoked the colonialist "Manifest Destiny", and vowed to take over the Panama Canal (falsely claiming China runs it). He has hinted at using military force to colonize Greenland as well.

tn.ai (2025-01-23). FM Slams UN Chief's 'Audacious' Remarks about Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi slammed "audacious" remarks by the UN secretary general about the country's peaceful nuclear activities.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Neo-Nazi junta plans chemical and nuclear terrorist attacks, former SBU agent says. infobrics.org "For the sake of personal gain and his own ambitions, [Zelensky] continues to destroy the Ukrainian people and is ready for any tricks (including nuclear false flags) to make Trump's peace initiatives untimely and inappropriate against the background of yet more 'atrocities' of Russia", Vasily Prozorov concluded.

A A (2025-01-23). Trump knows Ukraine conflict means nuclear WWIII, gives peace a chance with Russia's Putin. strategic-culture.su At least Trump is willing to give peace a chance with Russia over Ukraine, Peter Kuznick says. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Iran slams UN chief's 'audacious' call to 'renounce nuclear weapons'. presstv.ir Araghchi denounces "audacious" remarks by the chief concerning Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.

newarab (2025-01-23). Iran says Oct 7 attack 'destroyed' chance for US nuclear talks. newarab.com Iran, which provides some support to

David Andersson (2025-01-23). The Non-Discrimination Roundtable at the World Humanist Forum. pressenza.com On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the first Assembly of the At this meeting, various Thematic Tables will be put into dynamics that will have an international and intercultural character. | Context and framework of the Non-Discrimination Roundtable: : The first crucial step in solving any problem is acknowledging that a problem exists in the first place | Discrimination is the greatest threat facing humanity—surpassing even climate change and nuclear weapons—because discriminatory pr…

John Perry (2025-01-23). Expresidente del BCIE: EE.UU. sabía del complot para destituirme por préstamos a Nicaragua. thegrayzone.com El gobierno de EE.UU. estaba al tanto de una campaña para destituir a un alto banquero de desarrollo con el fin de detener los préstamos contra la pobreza a Nicaragua, donde Washington buscaba un cambio de régimen. En entrevista exclusiva con The Grayzone, Dante Mossi, quien dirigió el Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económica de 2018 a 2023, denunció un complot de ´Costa Rica y Guatemala, con conocimiento de EEUU… para destituirme. ª Después de que Nicaragua reprimiera en 2018 un violento …

Chris Walker, Truthout. (2025-01-23). ACLU Sues Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order. popularresistance.org The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), along with several other pro-immigrant groups, is suing the Trump administration after President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to end the constitutionally recognized right of birthright citizenship. | The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states in its first sentence that: | All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. | Yet on Monday, his first day back in the White House, Trump falsely asserted that he had the presidential…

Dmitri Kovalevich, Orinoco Tribune. (2025-01-23). Ukraine Attempting To Prolong Cruel, Destructive Proxy War In 2025. popularresistance.org Many Ukrainians are expecting the new year 2025 to bring the beginning of peace negotiations and an end to the war by Kiev and NATO against Russia. Hopes have been stirred by the pre-election, populist pronouncements of the new US president. Months ago, Donald Trump made statements promising to 'end the war in one day' upon assuming office. But it remains entirely speculative as to whether he would act on that and how. Meanwhile, in the here and now, the outgoing administration of President Joseph Biden is flooding Ukraine with money and weapons so that the unelected regime in Kiev headed by Volodymyr Zelensky ma…

Earthjustice. (2025-01-23). Court Strikes Down Federal Rule That Would Have Allowed 'Bomb Trains'. popularresistance.org A federal court today struck down a 2020 rule that would have allowed trains to travel the country filled with an unprecedented amount of explosive liquefied natural gas (LNG). | The liquefied natural gas from just one rail tank car — without even considering a whole train — could be enough to destroy a city. | "We're pleased that the court saw the danger this rule posed to our nation's communities," said Earthjustice attorney Bradley Marshall. "As we pointed out, it would only take 22 tank cars to hold the equivalent energy of the Hiroshima bomb." | The federal effort to cut critical safeguards for l…

Jacqueline Luqman, Black Agenda Report. (2025-01-23). Trump's Presidency And The Prospects For Peace In 2025. popularresistance.org A lot of people are angry about the inauguration falling on MLK Day this year, but I actually believe the convergence of dates is auspicious because it gives me the opportunity to bring the issues that Dr. King raised in his speech Beyond Vietnam—Time To Break The Silence to this forum. | In this speech, Dr. King raised the issue of the triple evils plaguing this country and the world: racism, poverty, militarism. What Dr. King was alluding to what we in the Black Alliance for Peace recognize is imperialism, which is why BAP was founded on April 4, 2017, to commemorate this pivotal address, and as a means t…

Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2025-01-23). The Imperial Presidency Marches On. popularresistance.org Donald J. Trump in his second inaugural address left little doubt that he will seek to expand America's global empire and reverse what he sees as its recent decline, boldly declaring that a "golden age" of U.S. supremacy had begun. | Trump has been seen before ripping the mask from America's true global intentions and on Monday made clear the U.S. has been an empire for centuries, which he aims to enforce in a super-charged, imperial presidency. | "America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world," he procl…

Jean Lantz Reisz, The Conversation. (2025-01-23). Trump Promises To End Birthright Citizenship And Shut Down The Border. popularresistance.org During his first day in office on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on immigration that would make it harder for refugees, asylum seekers and others to try to enter the U.S. — and for some immigrants to stay in the country. | On Monday night, Trump signed executive orders that included declaring a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and pausing refugee admissions for at least four months. Migrants trying to enter the U.S. at the border also found that CBP One, an app they used to schedule asylum application appointments, was shut down.

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Yemeni Resistance Derides US Terror Label, Reaffirms Backing for Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's Ansarullah rebuked the recent US decision to label the resistance group a "terrorist organization", describing it as a misguided attempt to undermine Yemeni resistance.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). US re-designates Yemen's Ansarullah as foreign terrorist organization. presstv.ir Trump has officially designated Yemen's Ansarullah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Ansarullah dismisses terror designation: 'Being on US list of friends far more provocative'. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah says a recent decision by the US to label it a terrorist organization poses a greater threat than terrorism itself.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Trump to relist Yemen's Houthis as 'terrorist' organisation. aljazeera.com US president orders aid agency to cut ties with entities that have paid rebel group or opposed efforts to counter it.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Crew of hijacked ship Galaxy Leader freed by Yemen's Houthis. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader vessel that they seized in November 2023.

newarab (2025-01-23). Has Lebanon become a lab rat for the US military-industrial complex. newarab.com Yazan al-Saadi is the international desk editor for The New Arab. He is a writer, researcher, critic, and comic zealot and has been published and/or cited on various platforms such as The Nib, Jadaliyya, Al-Jumhuriya, The New Arab, Al-Hudood, Al-Akhbar English, Linus, The Public Source, and more. He is based in the alluring city of Beirut; he has seen too many airports and often dreams of electric sheep. | Follow Yazan on X: Ghadi Ghosn is born in 1984, Lebanon. He studied illustration at ALBA (Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts). He made some comics, drawings and…

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 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.

newarab (2025-01-23). Palestinian mother dies of heart attack at West Bank checkpoint. newarab.com A 45-year-old Eman Jaraday, a mother of six – including young children, was in critical condition and in need of immediate medical attention, her family told The New Arab's Arabic language service Al-Araby Al-Jadeed,…

Arnaud Natal, Isabelle Guérin, Sébastien Michiels, Timothée Narring (2025-01-23). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org

Christoph Sorg (2025-01-23). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org

Elsadig Elsheikh (2025-01-23). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |

Patrick Bond (2025-01-23). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2025-01-23). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Iran's President Stresses Nat'l Unity in Face of Enemies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The president of Iran underlined the need to maintain unity in the country as the enemies seek to take advantage of internal disputes.

tn.ai (2025-01-23). Swiss National Who Died in Iranian Jail Arrested for Photographing Military Site: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A Swiss national who took his own life in an Iranian prison earlier this month had photographed military sites before being arrested on suspicion of espionage.

tvbrics (2025-01-23). Brazilian Development Bank increases its financing of country's agribusiness sector by 26 per cent in 2024. tvbrics.com According to the President of the financial institution, Aloizio Mercadante, in this way the bank promotes the adoption of low-carbon technologies in the sector…

tvbrics (2025-01-23). Chinese scientists unveil advanced terahertz wave polarisation modulator. tvbrics.com This new technology to enhance material property research and improve quality monitoring in biopharmaceuticals…

tvbrics (2025-01-23). Iran utilises advanced photogrammetry to preserve cultural heritage. tvbrics.com The project to create high-resolution 3D models, gigapixel imagery, and ororthophotos…

tvbrics (2025-01-23). More than 100 experts to discuss Russian language and literature at international conference in India. tvbrics.com The meeting will be held in both online and offline formats…

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Vietnam police announce dismantling of $1.2bn money laundering ring. aljazeera.com Police in Da Nang say bust is biggest money laundering case ever exposed in the central coastal city.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-01-23). As Trump vows to end war, Ukraine's deep strikes weaken Russia. aljazeera.com Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries and war production with increasing success.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after Donald Trump's Paris exit. aljazeera.com Bloomberg pledges financial support to UN climate body following Trump's exit from the Paris Agreement.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Jubilation as Thailand's marriage equality law comes into effect. aljazeera.com Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). New US 'Hughes' wildfire rips through mountains north of Los Angeles. aljazeera.com Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). One killed in Ukraine as Trump threatens Russia with sanctions. aljazeera.com Exchange of fire intensifies as Moscow and Kyiv vie for advantage in early days of Trump's new term.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,064. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,064th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). South Korea's anti-graft agency recommends insurrection charges for Yoon. aljazeera.com Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to 'disrupt the constitutional order'.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Sudan's army battles RSF for control of oil refinery near Khartoum. aljazeera.com Fighting also reported in el-Fasher after RSF issued ultimatum to army to leave its last stronghold in the country.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Trump administration promises 'ironclad' support for Philippines' security. aljazeera.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China's 'dangerous' actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Why is Donald Trump pivoting to fossil fuels? aljazeera.com The president says he is unleashing oil in a dramatic U-turn in US energy policy.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Video: Thai same-sex couples marry as equality law takes effect. aljazeera.com Hundreds of gay couples have married in Thailand as a new law took effect that allows same-sex unions.

aljazeera (2025-01-23). Omar Marmoush signs with Man City on transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt. aljazeera.com After weeks of speculation, Marmoush agrees to a deal with the Premier League champions that runs until 2029.

Basit Mahmood (2025-01-23). Gordon Brown takes apart Trump's reasons for leaving the World Health Organisation. leftfootforward.org Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has taken apart Donald Trump's reasons for pulling out of the World Health Organisation (WHO), as he warned that it was only a matter of time before the next pandemic breaks out. | On his first day in office, Trump signed an order to remove the US from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing its perceived mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and "unfair" payments as a driving force for doing so. | However, former Prime Minister Brown has blasted the decision to do so, writing a piece in the Guardian where he dismantled Trump's reasoning. | Brown took on Trump's claims tha…

Staff (2025-01-23). Leading Gaming Trends: What's Next for the Gaming Industry? moguldom.com Is gaming just entertainment these days? We honestly think not. As the years have been coming and going, the industry has become dynamic and ever evolving. It has actually grown bigger than anybody anticipated for it. The game industry has witnessed so many breakthroughs in 2022, 2023, and 2024, particularly with the mobile game sector …

WSWS (2025-01-23). 10 deaths from record-breaking winter storms across US Gulf Coast. wsws.org Deadly low temperatures and snowstorms across much of the entire US reached into Southern US Gulf states on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing areas of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida to a standstill and killing at least 10 people.

newarab (2025-01-23). Turkey: More than 70 dead at Bolu ski resort fire disaster. newarab.com As flames tore through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in The fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel, in Kartalkaya, in the Koroglu mountains in Bolu province, on Tuesday left at least 76 people dead and 51 injured. It came near the start of a two-week winter break for schools when hotels in the region are filled to capacity. | "There…

infobrics (2025-01-23). Trump criticizes US spending $200 billion more in Ukraine aid than other NATO members. infobrics.org As US pressure alleviates on Russia, it will increase on China.

Basit Mahmood (2025-01-23). Danish MEP tells Trump to 'f*ck off' over his threats to take Greenland. leftfootforward.org A member of the European Parliament has told Donald Trump to "f**k off" following his words about Greenland, after the Republican President refused to rule out using military force to take over the autonomous Danish territory. | Trump has said that the U.S. should acquire Greenland for "international security," reasons due to threats from Russia and China. | Trump has repeatedly said that the U.S. should take control of Greenland, calling an American acquisition of the Arctic island an "absolute necessity". | He told reporters in the Oval Office: "Greenland is a wonderful place. We need it for international se…

WSWS (2025-01-23). Rednote the #1 download in app store as TikTok "refugees" join Chinese-owned app in protest of US government ban. wsws.org In protest of the anti-Chinese banning of TikTok, hundreds of thousands of users have flocked to Rednote, a TikTok-like app available in both China and the US with a substantial Chinese user base.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 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.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Sri Lanka Should Redouble Efforts to Join BRICS – Dr. Saman Weerasinghe. infobrics.org Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Dr. Saman Weerasinghe shared his views with the Daily Mirror on the importance of being a member of BRICS (acronyms for its founder states -Brazil, Russia ,India, China and South Africa). Sri Lanka has now applied to join the international organisation in the Global South…

Dave DeCamp (2025-01-23). Taiwan Publicizes the US Is Sending Troops for Two-Year Naval Training Program. news.antiwar.com Last week, Taiwan's Defense Ministry announced it had signed a deal with the US under which the US will send military personnel to the island for a naval training program. The US has a history of sending personnel to train Taiwanese forces, but the training programs are typically not publicized for fear of provoking China. …

Craig Holman (2025-01-23). Corporations and Billionaires Flooded the Trump Inauguration With Cash. counterpunch.org Shattering all records, the Trump Vance Inaugural Committee, Inc. raised and spent over $200 million in special interest moneycelebrating the 2024 election victory. (The all-time previous record was $107 million for Trump's first inauguration in 2017. By contrast, Biden's 2021 inauguration raised and spent nearly $62 million.)

Eamonn Fingleton (2025-01-23). Here Comes the Trump Bump. counterpunch.org Fifty years as a financial journalist tells me that trying to predict Wall Street's movements is a fool's errand. But things really are different now: for better or worse, traditional U.S. stock investors and financial institutions no longer set the agenda. Rather the agenda is set by a handful of foreign financial bureaucrats, most of whom hang their hats

Joseph G. Ramsey (2025-01-23). Bad Insurance Blues. counterpunch.org I got to tell somebody I got the bad insurance blues. I got to tell somebody I got the bad insurance blues. It's got me feeling desperate: Like I got nothing to lose . Baby won't stop coughing, Keeps us up for half the night. Baby won't stop coughing, Keeps us up for half the

Peter Bach (2025-01-23). Letter from London: Formed of Frailty and Error. counterpunch.org Against a backdrop of continued change in the world, the artist here in London has come to the end of another large piece. It is challengingly good, intricate, not easy. Beautiful. Maintaining a careful distance while trying to film it, I'm reminded yet again of Charles Dickens' visit to John Ruskin's studio when a new

Rhoda Wilson (2025-01-23). Pfizer used a ghostwriter to explain away the "hot lots," the deadly batches of covid vaccines. expose-news.com

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-01-23). Bahamas government ready to sign deal with medical guild. plenglish.com Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis said he respects the work of health workers and wants the best for them. | I respect the sacrifices you make every day. I see them up close: my daughter is a doctor and I know the dedication required. | "When I was fighting Covid-19, it was our doctors who saved my life. That's why I'm ready to sign a deal. I'm ready for this and moving forward together," Davis said. | We can't see signing in and out of the hospital as an act of distrust, it's about assuring everyone is in our hospitals and clinics at the required time. | It's vital to know who's there, and the hours our docto…

Dave DeCamp (2025-01-23). Trump Envoy Says It's 'Good' Hamas Wants Talks With the US. news.antiwar.com President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Wednesday that it was "good" that Hamas was open to talks with the United States. Witkoff was asked in an interview with Fox News about comments from Mousa Abu Marzouk, a Hamas official based in Qatar. "We're prepared for a dialogue with America and achieving understandings on …

newarab (2025-01-23). Over 61,000 dead in Gaza as recovered bodies add to war toll. newarab.com Gaza's media office (GMO) has updated the death toll from The enclave's officials have now set the toll at 61,182 Palestinians killed or missing after thousands of bodies were recovered and later brought to hospitals, and after several remains were uncovered. | The media offic…

newarab (2025-01-23). UK lawyers urge review of police conduct at Gaza protests. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 200 dead Palestinians found under rubble in Gaza: Official. presstv.ir The Palestine Civil Defense Agency has found about 200 dead Palestinians from under rubble in Gaza.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Orban hopes Trump's election will have positive effects in Europe. infobrics.org According to the Hungarian leader, it is time for Europe to have conservative, patriotic politicians.

infobrics (2025-01-23). Will the BRICS Grain Exchange Mean Deeper Integration. infobrics.org The Declaration of the 16th BRICS Summit, held in Kazan from October 22—24, 2024, emphasized that the heads of state and government of BRICS countries endorsed Russia's initiative to establish a grain trading platform, or a BRICS Grain Exchange, within the bloc…

infobrics (2025-01-23). India-Russia Economic Partnership: Strengthening Ties Across Trade and Investment. infobrics.org India and Russia established a Strategic Partnership Declaration in 2000, which was elevated to a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in 2010. Strengthening trade and economic relations has been a priority for governments in both countries, with targets set to boost bilateral investment to US$50 billion and bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2025…

infobrics (2025-01-23). Trump bent on ending Ukrainian war – false flag attack could be on the way. infobrics.org The idea of a false flag attack to stop Trump from withdrawing American support to Ukraine is not so wild and should not be taken as "sacred victim" provocation. In fact it seems a possible and even likely scenario. This has been the wildest presidential transition in US history, with a divided "deep state", and there is no reason to assume the turmoil has ended already.

DikelediM (2025-01-23). Employment and Labour to recruit 10 000 inspector interns. sanews.gov.za Employment and Labour to recruit 10 000 inspector interns | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced the recruitment of 10 000 inspector interns who will be recruited from end of January. | The Minister was addressing the NEDLAC Annual Labour School taking place at Kievits Kroon, Pretoria. | Noting the inadequate inspectorate capacity of the department, Minister Meth made an announcement of the intention to recruit 20 000 interns to bolster the inspectorate wing of the department so that all corners of the country are covered and ensure that employers are complying with labour legislation…

alithia zamantakis, Kamran Siddiqi (2025-01-23). ICE threatens immigrants across Chicago, but the people fight back. liberationnews.org Trump wants to make an example of Chicago, a progressive, working-class city of immigrants.

Estevan Hernandez, Maristella Tuazon, Victor Urquiza (2025-01-23). Racist Laken Riley Act would lead to anti-immigration crackdown. liberationnews.org The premise that people need to be protected from undocumented "criminal aliens" is completely false.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-01-23). The Visible Cracks of the Invented Worlds. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos L. Garrido Reflection on the Cost of Maintenance of Lies Truth is cheap. Not in the sense that it is worthless. But quite literally, it just is there. All that an understanding of truth requires is our ability to comprehend the world; to see how things are connected to each other, how they exist…

Victoria Torres (2025-01-23). Venezuela to Set Date for First Constitutional Elections of 2025. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, the president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Elvis Amoroso, reported that the institution remains in permanent session planning the numerous elections scheduled for 2025. | The CNE has determined the date of the first Constitutional elections, and this information will be released shortly, wrote Amoroso in a press release. | Despite the election date not being release, the CNE's announcements set the tone for the upcoming elections constitutionally scheduled for 2025. Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, during his Annual Message to the Nation mentioned that he would prefer h…

Editor (2025-01-23). American Troops as Migrants. scheerpost.com

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Iran should be introduced as role model in hosting refugees: UNHCR official. presstv.ir A senior UNHCR official says Iran serves as a role model in the world when it comes to hosting refugees.

Brant Roberts (2025-01-23). President of Mexico Responds to US Threat of Deportations. orinocotribune.com The Mexican government responded to threats of mass deportation by the president of the United States, Donald Trump, by stating that Mexico will support its fellow citizens through the program "Mexico Embraces You." | Secretary of the Interior of Mexico Rosa Icela Rodríguez announced that President Claudia Sheinbaum will assist the migrants deported by Trump; since Trump's victory was announced, Sheinbaum's administration has been planning strategies to aid Mexicans in the US or returning from the US. | "Mexico will do everything necessary to defend, care for, and allocate whatever is needed to receive those who…

Fight Trump's Anti-Immigrant Agenda (2025-01-23). San José Protests Trump Inauguration. indybay.org On MLK Day January 20, upwards of 600 demonstrators came out to protest Trump's inauguration. | El Día de MLK, más de 600 salieron a protestar contra la investidura de Trump y a luchar contra su agenda antiinmigrante. Exigimos "Legalización para todos, no a la frontera militarizada, no al muro fronterizo racista y no a las deportaciones masivas."

Brant Roberts (2025-01-23). Venezuela Rejects US Reinstatement of Cuba on List of Sponsors of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com

Misión Verdad (2025-01-23). Trump, Venezuela's Economy, and the Shadow of Oil Sanctions. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Donald Trump has returned to the Oval Office for a second term and, just hours after being sworn in as president, he began signing dozens of executive measures in the area of domestic US policy. | The president was Trump replied: "We'll find out later. We're probably going to stop b…

Editor (2025-01-23). There Will Be No 'Trump Effect' When It Comes to U.S. Policy Toward Palestine. scheerpost.com

WSWS (2025-01-23). "Talking about (the Silencing of) Palestine" conference defies boycott by Frankfurt's Goethe University. wsws.org The conference hosted over 60 speakers from universities in ten countries and several hundred participants, with a further 2,000 or so people participating online.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-23). Panama and Peru to strengthen bilateral relations. plenglish.com According to a report from the Palacio de las Garzas (Herons' Palace), the seat of the Executive Branch, both presidents met as part of their agenda while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, which ends on Friday. | Mulino and Duarte also advocated for enhancing cooperation in strategic areas such as security and the historical ties between the two countries. | Panama and Peru have 32 bilateral agreements in several spheres, such as agriculture, science, culture, tourism, trade, and security. | Additionally, they have 121 years of diplomatic relations, during which they have fostered a solid and fruitful…

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). Peru: Trump's aggression against Cuba is arrogant and imperial. plenglish.com Lima, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Former Peruvian Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Hugo Cabieses, today described as arrogant and imperial the decision of US President Donald Trump to include Cuba again in an arbitrary list of pro-terrorist countries.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-01-23). Opposition in Germany to the deployment of US missiles. plenglish.com Berlin, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Public figures in Germany signed an open letter against the deployment of US medium-range missiles in the territory of this European nation, the NTV network reported today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-23). French organizations reject Cuba's reinstatement in SSOT list. plenglish.com Paris, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) French political and solidarity organizations denounced on Thursday Cuba's reinstatement in Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list. They demanded the end of the US blockade on the island.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-01-23). Mexico seeks to promote sustainable economy at Davos Forum. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Mexican Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Alicia Barcena, will exchange perspectives and action lines for a sustainable economy as part of her activities at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a city in Switzerland, on Thursday.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). New energy matrix arrives to Cuba's hydraulic system. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The hydraulic sector of Cuba's largest region continues today with the transformation of its energy matrix in water pumping stations, as part of a national policy.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). Russia not worried by Trump's sanction rhetoric. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) The Russian presidential spokesman, Dmitri Peskov, assured that they do not observe anything new in the declarations of the US president, Donald Trump, who threatened to impose sanctions if an agreement on Ukraine was not reached.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2025-01-23). South Sudan temporarily suspends connection to social networks. plenglish.com Juba, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) For three months, the Government of South Sudan suspended the connection to social networks in the country, after accusing them of disseminating violent content from neighboring Sudan, it was known here today.

Juan M. Garcia (2025-01-23). Silvio Rodriguez's song to Jose Mujica has repercussions in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan media has highlighted and disseminated the song that the renowned Cuban singer songwriter Silvio Rodriguez dedicated to former President Jose Mujica, who is fighting cancer.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Bastión 2025 en Villa Clara. radiohc.cu Como parte de la preparación del país para la defensa ante la creciente hostilidad del imperialismo yanqui y la inclusión otra vez de Cuba en la lista de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo inició en Villa Clara al igual que en toda la nación el Ejercicio Estratégico Bastión 2025.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Segundo mandato de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu En su segundo mandato, el presidente, Donald Trump, no se conforma con el poder de la primera magistratura de EEUU. Quiere ser emperador absoluto, un modo de ejercer el poder, sin división entre Estados, esferas o poderes y asegurar que la persona a cargo del poder, será la única responsable de tomar las decisiones.

María Candela (2025-01-23). "La sociedad Espeleológica de Cuba es de todos y para todos los espeleólogos cubanos" (+Fotos). radiohc.cu "La Sociedad espeleológica de Cuba es de todos y para todos los espeleólogos cubanos" expresó el Msc Divaldo A. Gutiérrez Calvache, presidente de la Sociedad Espeleológica de Cuba. Aquí tenemos como delegados dignos ejemplos de espeleólogos cubanos que residiendo fuera de Cuba durante años son dignos representantes de esa hermandad y de apoyo a la espeleología cubana. Con ese concepto recibimos a José Luis Gómez, y otros más".

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). Selección femenina sub-17 de fútbol topará con las dominicanas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (JIT).- Con dos partidos amistosos culmina la preparación del equipo cubano de fútbol que participará en el Torneo Femenino Sub-17 de Concacaf 2025, clasificatorio para el mundial de la categoría.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). En Nicaragua avanzada de Cuba para Serie de Béisbol de las Américas. radiohc.cu Managua, 23 ene (PL).- El primer grupo de peloteros cubanos que representará a la isla en la Serie de las Américas de béisbol ya se encuentra en Nicaragua y hoy se espera el arribo de la segunda parte de la delegación.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). Serie de las Américas: Aplazado partido Colombia-Curazao. radiohc.cu Managua, 23 ene (PL).- El partido entre las selecciones de Colombia y Curazao, previsto para el día inaugural de la Serie de las Américas de béisbol Nicaragua 2025 fue aplazado, según un comunicado oficial de la entidad que auspicia el torneo.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Imprecaciones de Trump también para América Latina. radiohc.cu En su segundo mandato, el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, no inició acertadamente la alusión a América Latina, al afirmar que la potencia del Norte no la necesita.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Indefiniciones en comienzo del año electoral en Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) A 10 meses de las elecciones presidenciales en Chile, aún existen hoy pocas definiciones de lo que será la carrera hacia La Moneda, y aunque algunos sectores ya anunciaron candidatos, en otros el panorama es difuso.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Convocan desde Holguín al Festival Nacional Por Primera Vez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) El Festival Nacional del Audiovisual Por Primera Vez, a sesionar del 19 al 23 de febrero en Holguín, estará dedicado en su edición 17 a la promoción y visualización de la creación de jóvenes cineastas cubanos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-23). Jóvenes cubanos ratifican compromiso con la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (RHC) La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas de Cuba (UJC) ratificó hoy su compromiso con la Revolución y edificar una mejor nación con todos y para el bien de todos, ante las nuevas medidas de la administración estadounidense.

Raúl Rodríguez (2025-01-23). Cubanos caen en Copa Presidente de Balonmano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 ene (JIT).- Una derrota ante Baréin con marcador de 26 goles por 39 marcó el debut del equipo cubano en la Copa Presidente de Balonmano de Croacia 2025.

María Candela (2025-01-23). Desde Venezuela, colaboradores rechazan decisión de reincorporar a Cuba en la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Los colaboradores cubanos en Venezuela rechazan decisión del gobierno de Estados Unidos de reincorporar a Cuba a la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo, según trascendió en el balance anual del trabajo de la Misión Cultura, Corazón Adentro.

A A (2025-01-23). Caro signor Musk, non abbiamo bisogno che tu ci venga a dire come fare grande l'Europa. strategic-culture.su America O Russia? Le riflessioni di Lorenzo Maria Pacini sul tema della "rinascita" Dell'Europa. | Segue nostro Perdonate sin da subito il tono di questo articolo — che sarà meno geopolitico e strategico e più politico — perché voglio che sia chiaro fin da ora: non spetta a Musk dirci come far tornare ad essere grande l'Europa | Un consiglio non richiesto | Era chiaro che prima o dopo sarebbe successo: il nuovo (o vecchio ma oc…

Michael Corbin (2025-01-23). Interpreting the 20-year military pact between Russia & Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org On January 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed an historic 20-year strategic agreement that a

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 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.

Editor (2025-01-23). As Trump II Begins, Bezos Swaps Scrutiny for 'Storytelling'. scheerpost.com By Julie Hollar / Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting As the Washington Post faces a staff rebellion and plummeting subscription rates, billionaire owner Jeff Bezos has introduced a new mission statement: "Riveting Storytelling for All of America." The new path forward, as introduced in a slide deck to staff by Suzi Watford, the paper's chief strategy officer, demands that the …

Editor (2025-01-23). JOHN KIRIAKOU: Pardon Me for Being Angry. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). New Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says Ukraine War Needs To End. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-01-23). "Profoundly Dangerous": Public Citizen Sues Trump over Legality of Elon Musk-Led DOGE. scheerpost.com By Amy Goodman / Democracy Now! The Trump administration is facing four lawsuits over the formation of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, a new government advisory committee headed by the world's richest man, Elon Musk. One of these lawsuits is being brought by the watchdog organization Public Citizen, which says DOGE fails to comply with …

Editor (2025-01-23). Trump Says Schools, Churches, Hospitals Aren't Off-Limits to Immigration Police. scheerpost.com

____ (2025-01-23). Let's Face It … smoothiex12.blogspot.com Melania is not just the class act, she is an amazing woman, mother and First Lady. Perfection as a woman and a political figure. She is the finest woman to grace the White House in generations. And don't give me this Camelot and Jacqueline, with her grotesquely wide set eyes and dubious "beauty", BS when compared to Melania.

WSWS (2025-01-23). 20 years since the death of Oury Jalloh in a Dessau police cell. wsws.org The years of cover-ups and denials by the German judiciary in this and other cases represents a serious warning. Justice will not come from these forces.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Aggressive Hughes Fire erupts in Southern California two weeks after catastrophic Los Angeles fires. wsws.org Santa Clarita, the area affected by the Hughes Fire, is a densely populated community predominantly comprising workers and middle-class families.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Cultural, architectural destruction in the Los Angeles fires. wsws.org Southern California, in addition to being a center of the film and television industry, is a major focal point of cultural creation and exhibition. It is also home to remarkable recreational sites, tourist attractions and parks.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Australia: Mass resignations no way forward for psychiatrists as NSW Labor government steps up attack. wsws.org Far from pressuring the government to concede, the mass resignation of staff psychiatrists offers the Labor government an easy opportunity to accelerate a process that is already well underway—the piecemeal privatisation of public health.

WSWS (2025-01-23). Australian educators speak on deteriorating conditions in Victorian schools after sell-out union agreements. wsws.org Members of the Committee for Public Education recently spoke with several teachers on how conditions in the schools have changed since the imposition of the last Australian Education Union sell-out in 2022.

WSWS (2025-01-23). IYSSE/SEP (Sri Lanka) campaigns against meeting ban at Peradeniya University. wsws.org The campaign at the Galaha junction, the main entrance to university premises, attracted considerable attention from students and workers, who opposed the ban and expressed their hostility to the government's IMF austerity agenda.

publicbooks (2025-01-23). The Costs of Having It All: On Netflix's "Dubai Bling" publicbooks.org "Dubai Bling" reveals contemporary shifts in public discourse on feminism and the patriarchal family unit.

Jake Bittle (2025-01-23). What Trump can (and can't) do to disrupt Los Angeles wildfire aid. grist.org

Joseph Winters (2025-01-23). Trump leaving the Paris Agreement is 'mostly symbolic.' What does it actually mean? grist.org

Guest Blogger (2025-01-23). UK Worse Place in World to Put Solar Power. wattsupwiththat.com When everything is taken into account, there is no case for solar power.

A a (2025-01-23). DOGE, aka the Deep State made official? strategic-culture.su

A a (2025-01-23). God save us all from the Pax Americana. strategic-culture.su

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended. sanews.gov.za Operations at Groblers Bridge temporarily suspended | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, on Wednesday said operations at the Groblers Bridge port of entry into Botswana are still temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall, which caused significant flooding at the various operational areas. | "We are pleased to announce that the floodwaters have now subsided, allowing for an assessment of the port infrastructure," Masiapato said. | Masiapato said a thorough inspection was conducted by experts from various engineering disciplines to determine the extent of the damage…

Mark Thompson (2025-01-23). The Pentagon continues its sloppy shopping spree. responsiblestatecraft.org Responsible Statecraft will today begin regularly republishing, with permission, The Bunker, a weekly newsletter written by long-time Pentagon correspondent Mark Thompson and produced by the Project on Government Oversight, where this latest edition originally MORE BANG FOR THE BUCK: | Assuming you're not the Pentagon: Five years ago, The Bunker splurged and bought himself a state-of-the-art, 65-inch 4K OLED (don't ask) television for $4,000. You know, to watch Defense Department briefings…

NEOB (2025-01-23). Rape accused Pastor Omotoso and co-accused to learn fate in April. sanews.gov.za Rape accused Pastor Omotoso and co-accused to learn fate in April | The racketeering, trafficking in persons, rape, and sexual assault case against controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zikiswa Sitho, has been adjourned to April for judgement. | Judgement is expected to be delivered nearly eight years after the initial arrest of the accused. | According to Eastern Cape National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali, Omotoso and his two South African co-accused are facing at least 32 counts in the court. | "It is alleged that Omotoso, who w…

Staff (2025-01-23). How Technology Democratizes Financial Markets For Investors. moguldom.com Much has changed in the financial markets compared to a decade ago. With the growth of technology, assets like stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies are now more accessible to the public. Investors no longer need to go through a series of documentation and high fees, and anyone of legal age with an internet connection and a …

Staff (2025-01-23). What Are the Best Things to Buy with Crypto. moguldom.com One common hang-up that people have with cryptocurrency is that they don't know what to do with it. This can prevent people from investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin because they aren't sure what comes next. However, the truth is that crypto can be used to purchase a lot of items the same as fiat currency. …

Staff (2025-01-23). Social Trading in Forex: Is Copy Trading the Future. moguldom.com In this modern investment environment innovations have been the tradition for traders. From technological advancement to market experiments, trading is more exciting than ever. If you are willing to take care of the situation with forex trading you need to understand all investment opportunities and obstacles on your way. However, only a seasoned investor can …

Staff (2025-01-23). How Progressive Jackpot Slots Work: A Guide for Slot Enthusiasts. moguldom.com Slot machines with progressive jackpots are among the most thrilling games available at online casinos. With the potential to win amazing prizes, these games attract both seasoned players and newcomers alike. However, what distinguishes progressive slots from standard slots? What should you know before playing for growing jackpots, and how do they grow? In this …

Stavroula Pabst (2025-01-23). Once ridiculed Space Force ready to blast off with Trump. responsiblestatecraft.org

_____ (2025-01-23). Sudanese journalist Yahya Hamad Fadlallah dies after army arrest. alaraby.co.uk

APR editor (2025-01-23). Standing for decency: The sermon the President didn't want to hear. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nick Rockel People get ready There's a train a-coming You don't need no baggage You just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no ticket You just thank the Lord Songwriter: Curtis Mayfield READ MORE: Trump's reaction as bishop pleads for protection of minorities You…

editor (2025-01-23). Green aluminium? Tell Albo he's dreaming. onlineopinion.com.au There's no limit to what the Labor Government will do in an attempt to achieve the unachievable.

editor (2025-01-23). Ecologists effectively advocating destruction of Australian forests. onlineopinion.com.au Denial, ignorance and ideology lie behind dangerous thinking on fire management.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 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.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Trump ignites fears for EU economy. presstv.ir The return of Donald Trump to the White House has sparked fresh concerns among EU leaders about the potential fallout from a trade war with the US.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Saudi Crown Prince pledges $600bn in investments to Trump. presstv.ir Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has pledged $600 billion in investments during a call with Trump.

Abdullah Jallow (2025-01-23). Ruling on the statement of a person: "Yaa Rasulal lah" salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Question: A Muslim testifies that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah and that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the Messenger of Allah, but when standing up or sitting down, he says, "Yaa Rasulal lah -O …

Abdullah Jallow (2025-01-23). What motivates Irfan Fard — at Jerusalem Post — to repeat his slander against the term Islamic? salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah said: ŸàŸéŸÑŸéÿß ŸäŸéÿ£Ÿíÿ™ŸèŸàŸÜŸéŸÉŸé ÿ®ŸêŸÖŸéÿ´ŸéŸÑŸç ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸëŸéÿß ÿ¨Ÿêÿ¶ŸíŸÜŸéŸ∞ŸÉŸé ÿ®Ÿ&ecir…

newarab (2025-01-23). Iran judiciary says verdict still not final on singer Tataloo. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). Italy's Meloni under fire over release of wanted Libyan general. newarab.com The controversial move has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the

newarab (2025-01-23). 'Negligence played key role' in Turkey fire which killed 78. newarab.com Negligence played a role in the deaths of 78 people who perished when a huge fire gutted a luxury ski resort hotel in northern There were safety failures on multiple levels at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the ski resort of Kartalkaya, the head of the Ankara Chamber of Architects told AFP late on Wednesday. | "We can't single out just one culprit, unfortunately. Many people weren't doing their jobs properly," Derya Basyilmaz said. | She is in Kartalkaya with a delegation of experts to prepare a report on the tragedy. | Ang…

newarab (2025-01-23). South Sudan suspends social media platforms over videos of Sudan killings. newarab.com South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in The block was to be implemented at midnight on Wednesday, Napoleon Adok, director general of the National Communications Authority, wrote in a letter dated Wednesday to internet service providers. | "This is culminating from the recent upheaval in Sudan, that has exposed the…

newarab (2025-01-23). Spotted hyena found in Egypt for first time in 5,000 years. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). UK teen interrupts sentencing for Southport murders of 3 girls. newarab.com A British teenager on Thursday repeatedly interrupted the start of his sentencing for murdering three young girls at a Axel Rudakubana, 18, on Monday admitted carrying out the killings in the northern English town of Southport, an atrocity that was followed by days of He also pleaded g…

newarab (2025-01-23). Composer Hans Zimmer pursued for Saudi musical projects. newarab.com

newarab (2025-01-23). France arrests Algerian influencer accused of inciting violence. newarab.com Rafik M. had "called on Tiktok for the carrying out of violent acts on French territory," said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on social media, without saying where he had been arrested. | The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested in France over the last month on accusations of calling for violence…

newarab (2025-01-23). Iran arrests 10 Bahai women in 'shocking' raids: group. newarab.com "Security forces arrested ten Bahai women, without arrest warrants or prior notification, in a series…

newarab (2025-01-23). Iraq parliament passes disputed laws, could allow child marriage. newarab.com The legislati…

newarab (2025-01-23). Elon Musk and the racist myth of Asian grooming gangs. newarab.com

The Independent (2025-01-23). üü•PLE : Candidates struggled with problem-solving skills. independent.co.ug UNEB Reports Drop in Distinctions, First-Grades, While Science Tops for Third Consecutive Year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported a decline in the first-grade passes in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), despite an overall improvement in the pass rate. During the presentation of the results at …

The Independent (2025-01-23). 2024 PLE: UNEB directs schools to clear arrears to access results. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has directed all schools with outstanding invoices to clear their balances to access the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. Speaking to our reporter ahead of the official release of the examination results this morning, UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer Kalule revealed that the UNEB …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Deputy IGG accused of environmental degradation, torturing police officer. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Anne Twinomugisha Muhairwe, the Deputy Inspector General of Government is under the spotlight for alleged environmental degradation, abuse of power, and torture following an incident involving Alex Katungi, a police officer from the environmental police unit. In a complaint addressed to Inspector General of Government Beti Olive Kamya, Katungi's …

The Independent (2025-01-23). FULL TEXT: The Sun finally apologises to Prince Harry and Tom Watson. independent.co.ug London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Prince Harry has accepted an apology from the publisher of the Sun, News Group Newspapers (NGN), for intrusion into his private life — alongside currently undisclosed but "substantial" damages. He has now settled his high court legal action against the publisher. The case, brought by Harry and former Labour deputy …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Kawempe North MP seat attracts more than 10 aspirants. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North constituency parliamentary seat has attracted more than ten aspirants. The seat fell vacant earlier this month following the death of the area member of parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya. The aspirants include Moses Ali Jjemba, an NRM carder, and resident of Mbogo Village; Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola, a renowned city lawyer …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Pader Court remands two men over violence, property damage. independent.co.ug Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Pader Grade One Magistrate Court on Wednesday remanded two men to Pader Government Prison, Kineni, on a separate criminal charges involving violence and property damage. David Okello, a resident of Lwala B' Cell, Pader Town Council, admitted while appearing before the court to threatening violence with intent to …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Public Service Ministry scraps 4149 from payroll. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In an ongoing effort to streamline the public service payroll, the Ministry of Public Service has deactivated 4,149 employees across various ministries, entities and local governments. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Service said that this action follows a second round of validation and headcount exercises conducted from …

The Independent (2025-01-23). UNAIDS urges Donald Trump to continue HIV funding. independent.co.ug Washington, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | UNAIDS has urged President Donald Trump to continue funding HIV. This comes a day after the United States officially withdrew from the World Health Organisation. "Under President Trump's leadership, the United States of America has the opportunity to accelerate the global HIV response and end AIDS by 2030," …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Elon Musk, Sam Altman fight over Stargate on social media. independent.co.ug SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | The xAI owner Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are fighting on X about Stargate, the enormous infrastructure project to build data centers for OpenAI across the United States. OpenAI said on Tuesday that it would team up with SoftBank and Oracle to build multiple data centers for artificial …

The Independent (2025-01-23). Museveni blames poverty on reluctance to embrace gov't programs. independent.co.ug Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has attributed the poverty in the country to the failure of people to embrace government programs. While inspecting different enterprises of farmers under the parish development Model-PDM program across the Busoga sub-region on Wednesday, Museveni said that he started economic empowerment programs in 1989 by steering the …

The Independent (2025-01-23). UPE: Head teachers want automatic promotion policy reconsidered. independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of head teachers in Kasese District is urging the government, through the Ministry of Education and Sports, to reconsider certain aspects of the policy that allows for the automatic promotion of pupils under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program. Automatic promotion was implemented in 2005 as part …

Olivia Barber (2025-01-23). Suella Braverman says Tories should team up with Reform and copy Trump. leftfootforward.org The former Tory home secretary has said the Tories and Reform UK should form a pact, Speaking from Washington following Donald Trump's inauguration, Suella Braverman said there is no room for two conservative parties in British politics and that she likes Nigel Farage. | Braverman also praised the "raw and unfiltered conservatism" of Trump's administration, and said the Tories should emulate his success at making the "unsayable mainstream"

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender. sanews.gov.za Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the department's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a controversial R800 million Oxygen Plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT). | The investigation follows the IDT's admission last year that three companies were awarded the tender despite two lacking the necessary registration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). | According to the department, the indepen…

EDWIN (2025-01-23). Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender. sanews.gov.za Macpherson welcomes PwC probe into R800m oxygen plant tender | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the department's appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a controversial R800-million Oxygen Plant tender awarded by the Independent Development Trust (IDT). | The investigation follows the IDT's admission last year that three companies were awarded the tender despite two lacking the necessary registration with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). | According to the department, the indepen…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-23). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org

Andrea GIORGETTA (2025-01-23). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-23). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org

Maxime Duriez (2025-01-23). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the ICC is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org

Anand Naidoo (2025-01-23). The Heat: Donald Trump's presidency. america.cgtn.com

Guest Blogger (2025-01-23). Western offshore wind EIS is MIA. wattsupwiththat.com In summary the so-called California Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement is nothing of the kind. The full Offshore Wind Program needs to be assessed for the entire West Coast before any project is approved for construction. This required assessment is Missing in Action.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). 'Un-American,' 'Help people already here'- birthright citizenship debate divides NY. presstv.ir With the new administration of Trump rolling out immediate policy pushes on immigration, reaction on the street ran the gamut from horror to firm support.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Swiss national who died in jail took photos of military sites: Iran's Judiciary. presstv.ir Iran's Judiciary says a Swiss national who took his own life in jail earlier this month had photographed military sites.

presstv.ir (2025-01-23). Iran poses 'no security threat' to any country: Zarif. presstv.ir Iran is no threat to its surrounding region but a pioneer of peace efforts, according to Iran's vice president for strategic affairs.

Anti-enabling fascism (2025-01-23). Open letter to all media. indybay.org

Revolution Books (2025-01-23). Friday 1/24: 2025: A New Year—Profound New Challenges—And a Profoundly Positive Way Forward. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave.Berkeley CA 94704…

EcoWaste Coalition (2025-01-23). EcoWaste Coalition Slams Mercury Cosmetics as Toxic Menace to Health and Environment. pressenza.com 23 January 2025, Quezon City. Despite the global ban, the EcoWaste Coalition continues to uncover the illegal use of mercury in unauthorized imported products for lightening skin tone and for removing age spots, dark marks, freckles, wrinkles, and other dermal problems. | For its newest toxic discovery this January, which is celebrated as Zero Waste Month, the group announced the detection of 584 parts per million (ppm) of mercury in Aura White Night Cream Intensive Whitening Facial Cream purchased from an online seller for P265. A portable X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) device was used to determine the presence of me…

Staff (2025-01-23). Proyecto IRES en Villa Clara: Un impulso para el campo y su gente (+ Fotos y Videos). cubadebate.cu El proyecto aspira a la restauración productiva de más de 35 mil hectáreas hasta el año 2027. De ellas, más de 15 mil están inutilizadas por la presencia de marabú, mientras en otras aspiran a rescatar el uso de especies forestales, frutales, forrajeras, pastos, cultivos diversos, árboles de sombra y otros elementos que fomentan la producción de alimentos, carne y leche.

Staff (2025-01-23). Equipo cubano se ubica en grupo A de la Copa Mundial Sub-12 de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Roberto González, metodólogo al frente de la categoría sub-12 años en la Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol, informó que la fase clasificatoria del torneo nacional se disputará en abril, durante la semana de receso escolar. Los mejores equipos avanzarán a la final (mayo) y luego se convoca a una preselección.

Staff (2025-01-23). El sur de Estados Unidos se cubre de hielo y nieve. cubadebate.cu Al menos ocho decesos fueron atribuidos a la tormenta mientras se asentaban las temperaturas por debajo del punto de congelación con sensaciones térmicas incluso más frías. El aire ártico también convirtió a gran parte del centro-norte y el este del país en una congeladora.

Robert Inlakesh (2025-01-22). The Gaza Ceasefire Does Not End Israel's Regional War That Now Targets West Bank. thelastamericanvagabond.com The ceasefire/prisoner-exchange agreement struck between Hamas and Israel went into effect on January 19, yet was immediately violated by Israel. Despite it now appearing to hold for the most part, Israeli forces continue to commit daily violations, while deciding to announce a new military operation in the West Bank. It now appears as if Israel

Lenny Brody (2025-01-22). The Coming Political Crisis in the US. orinocotribune.com By Lenny Brody — Dec 18, 2024 | The economic crisis of global capitalism and the political conditions in various countries are producing spontaneous rebellions around the world. The conditions for revolution are developing in many countries. However, the presence of revolutionary Marxist groupings that are in a position to facilitate and lead these upsurges are lacking to a large extent, particularly in the United States. Very few revolutionary groupings have a deep understanding of the current economic and political conditions and have widespread connections within the masses of people. | One of the foundat…

Ali Salam (2025-01-22). Israeli Army Kills a Palestinian Near Jenin. imemc.org
| Israeli forces killed a Palestinian young man, on Tuesday, after shooting him and abducting him in the village of Ti'inik, northwest of Jenin, in the northern occupied West Bank.

Ali Salam (2025-01-22). Jenin: In a Wide-Scale Attack Israeli Forces Kill 9 Palestinians, Injure 40. imemc.org
| On Tuesday, nine Palestinians were killed, including a child, and dozens were injured, including at least three doctors, as a result of a large-scale Israeli attack on the city of Jenin and the Jenin refugee camp, in the northern occupied West Bank. | The Health Ministry announced that nine Palestinians were killed and more than 35 were injured, identifying the slain Palestinians as;…

Misión Verdad (2025-01-22). Phantom of Right-Wing Electoral Abstentionism Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Venezuela's extremist sector, led by María Corina Machado, has returned to electoral abstentionism. The coordinator of Vente Venezuela has called for a boycott of the next elections in Venezuela through a video that she released on social media last Sunday. In the piece, she asserted that "the elections were on July 28 (2024). That day the people chose… Until that result comes into force, it is not appropriate to participate in elections of any kind. Going to vote again and again without respecting the results is not defending the vote, it is distorting the popular vote."

Eli Taylor Goss, Treasure Mackey (2025-01-22). Trump Wants to Cut Taxes on the Rich. States Can Choose Differently. otherwords.org As President Trump takes office, one of his first agenda items is to slash taxes on corporations and the rich. The results will be more inequality and less revenue for the programs Americans rely on. | The good news? States can make their own tax codes more equitable. And everyday people can help. | In our state, Washington, people voted overwhelmingly this past November to protect our state capital gains tax on the ultra-wealthy. This was a hard-fought victory by a movement of people who believe we need a better tax code. | Let's back up. | Despite our "blue state" status, Washington's tax code has long been one…

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Israeli Violence in West Bank Surges As 10 Palestinians Are Killed in Jenin Raid. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli military raids in the West Bank city of Jenin have left 10 Palestinians dead and over 35 injured, Palestinian health officials reported Tuesday.

Michael Arria (2025-01-22). Is Trump's 'Deal of the Century' back on the table? mondoweiss.net Donald Trump's first administration proposed what it called the "Deal of the Century" which would have redrawn Israel's borders to include major swaths of the West Bank. As Trump reenters office there are fears the annexation plan is back.

infobrics (2025-01-22). Russia-Iran deal shows new global architecture is being created. infobrics.org Russia will construct two new units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

John Perry (2025-01-22). Development banker says US knew of plot to oust him over Nicaragua loans. thegrayzone.com The US government was aware of a campaign to remove a top development banker from power to stop anti-poverty loans to Nicaragua, where Washington sought regime change. In an exclusive interview with The Grayzone, Dante Mossi, who headed the Central American Bank for Economic Integration from 2018 to 2023, denounced a plot by "Costa Rica and Guatemala, with the knowledge of the US… to oust me." After Nicaragua suppressed a violent US-backed 2018 coup d'etat which saw hundreds of deaths, …

infobrics (2025-01-22). New EU digital laws show its fear of alternative and free-of-censorship information. infobrics.org The EU is now trying to take on the big technology companies with new laws, alleging the fight against the spread of disinformation on the Internet.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Iran Sympathizes with Turkey over Hotel Fire Deaths. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson offered condolences to Turkey on the loss of lives in a hotel fire that broke out at a ski resort in the northwestern Bolu province on Tuesday.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Iran to Launch Upgraded Kowsar Satellite in Coming Months. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran plans to launch an advanced version of the 'Kowsar' satellite in the first half of the next Iranian year, which begins on March 22, 2025, according to Hussein Shahraabi, the CEO of Omid Space private company.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Iran-Armenia Ties Serve Caucasus Peace: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that close cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan serves the interests of the two nations and benefits stability and peace in the South Caucasus region.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Iran Optimistic about Strategic Partnership with Azerbaijan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Continuation and promotion of cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Pilots Survive Military Plane Crash in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The two pilots of a military aircraft have survived after the warplane crashed in Iran's northwestern province of Hamedan on Wednesday.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Leader Describes BRICS as Ideal Opportunity for Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iranian officials to seize the opportunity provided by the country's membership in BRICS, stressing the need to eliminate dependence on the US dollar.

tn.ai (2025-01-22). Reports of Iran-US Talks in Davos Dismissed. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An official dismissed media speculation that the Iranian vice president for strategic affairs has held talks with American representatives during his visit to Switzerland for participation in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

JANET (2025-01-22). Webinar Sun. Jan 26: Defend Socialist China. iacenter.org

mforinoco (2025-01-22). Behind 'Salt Typhoon' — US Intelligence Agencies' Mass Surveillance of Its Citizens. orinocotribune.com Following the US hype of the so-called "Volt Typhoon" false narrative to discredit China in the first half of 2024, by the end of 2024, the US fabricated another so-called "hacker group associated with the Chinese government" — the "Salt Typhoon," promoting the narrative of "Chinese cyber threats." | However, professionals in the field of cyberspace told the Global Times that the so-called "Salt Typhoon" not only lacks any substantial evidence but also exposes the fact that US intelligence agencies are conducting large-scale surveillance and espionage against their own citizens. | On Friday, the Global Ti…

Democracy Now! (2025-01-22). Democracy Now! 2025-01-22 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 22, 2025; "Have Mercy": Watch Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's Sermon Challenging Trump at Inaugural Service; "Profoundly Dangerous": Public Citizen Sues Trump over Legality of Elon Musk-Led DOGE; Citizens United at 15: Landmark Ruling Helped Elon Musk & Other Billionaires Bankroll Trump Victory; Tech's Rightward Drift: Researcher Becca Lewis on How Trump Captured Silicon Valley; Immigrant Activist Ravi Ragbir Speaks After Biden's Last-Minute Pardon Saved Him from Deportation | Headlines for January 22, 2025; "Have Mercy": Watch Bishop Mariann…

Staff (2025-01-22). "Have Mercy": Watch Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's Sermon Challenging Trump at Inaugural Service. democracynow.org On Tuesday, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde gave the sermon at the inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington. Directly addressing President Trump in the front row, she urged him to "have mercy" on immigrants and LGBTQ people targeted by his policies. We play an excerpt from her sermon.

mforinoco (2025-01-22). Senior Palestinian Resistance Leader Reveals Details of Gaza's Post-War Strategy. orinocotribune.com In an interview, Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mardawi discusses the movement's plans for Gaza's recovery, political unity, and future governance after the recent war. | Mahmoud al-Mardawi, a senior leader in the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas, revealed that the movement has formed a committee to manage governance in Gaza in the aftermath of the war, in coordination with most Palestinian factions. However, he noted, "We faced opposition from the Fatah movement, but we will continue searching for a national option that aligns with the current needs of the moment." | In an interview with Al-Jazeera Arabic website,…

Caleb Crowder (2025-01-22). Doctor and Patients Protest UnitedHealth's Record Earnings. ips-dc.org These staggering revenue totals actually fell below investor expectations. UnitedHealth Group shares, right after the announcement, slipped 6 percent on the New York Stock Exchange. | | At last week's protests, several other speakers shared their deeply personal experiences with a healthcare system that far too often treats patients as disposable. | These experiences amount to mu…

Anonymous Contributor (2025-01-22). Mazatec Resistance Denounces the Municipal Government of Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca. itsgoingdown.org The Movement of Articulation of the Forgotten Peoples of the Cañada (MAPOC) denounce the clientelism and false discourses of the municipal president of Huautla de Jiménez, Oaxaca, David García Martínez. To the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) To the National Indigenous Congress (CNI) To the Public Opinion To the Indigenous Peoples of Mexico and…

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2025-01-22). Doctor and Patients Protest UnitedHealth's Record Earnings. inequality.org

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2025-01-22). Trump Wants to Cut Taxes on the Rich. States Can Choose Differently. inequality.org

infobrics (2025-01-22). BRICS, Nigeria and the Value of Opportunity. infobrics.org Nigeria has a population of over 200 million citizens, one of the biggest economies in Africa, and has the potential to be an economic and cultural hub in Africa, yet it is plagued by a seemingly endless string of issues…

infobrics (2025-01-22). A New Global Economic Order>. infobrics.org Over recent decades, the Western economic system has undergone a profound transformation, veering increasingly toward financialisation—a framework that privileges speculative gains and the accumulation of paper wealth over tangible economic output…

infobrics (2025-01-22). Turkey's Strategic Moves Signal Ambitions for Global Influence. infobrics.org Erdogan's focus on BRICS and start-up innovations highlight Turkey's global aspirations…

infobrics (2025-01-22). Trump's 90-day foreign 'aid' moratorium bad news for both Kiev regime and DNC. infobrics.org "The foreign aid industry and bureaucracy are not aligned with American interests and in many cases antithetical to American values and serve to destabilize world peace by promoting ideas in foreign countries that are directly inverse to harmonious and stable relations internal to and among countries," Trump's executive order reads, adding: "No further United States foreign assistance shall be disbursed in a manner that is not fully aligned with the foreign policy of the President of the United States."

infobrics (2025-01-22). Macron calls for 'mobilization' in France. infobrics.org The French president keeps taking dangerous steps towards escalation.

The Beautiful Idea (2025-01-22). Permanent Ecological Conflict: A Conversation With Xander Dunlap. itsgoingdown.org Welcome back to The Beautiful Idea, a new project from a collective of several anarchist and autonomous media producers scattered around the world. We're bringing you interviews and stories from the front-lines of autonomous social movements and struggles, as well as original commentary and analysis. On today's show we have a conversation with Xander Dunlap,…

Dmitri Kovalevich (2025-01-22). At the Outset of 2025, Ukraine Attempting to Prolong Cruel, Destructive Proxy War. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Jan 17, 2025 | The nearly three years of the war have shown to all concerned that the Ukrainian authorities can carefully hide their military losses and failures but are unable to conceal a planned military operation ahead of time. | Many Ukrainians are expecting the new year 2025 to bring the beginning of peace negotiations and an end to the war by Kiev and NATO against Russia. Hopes have been stirred by the pre-election, populist pronouncements of the new US president. Months ago, Donald Trump made statements promising to 'end the war in one day' upon assuming office. But it remains…

Caleb Crowder (2025-01-22). Anti-Immigrant Legislation Doesn't Serve Anyone But Prison Contractors. ips-dc.org When I fled El Salvador four decades ago, I was 12 years old and alone. I was escaping the country's civil war, where U.S.-backed death squads had made murders and rape our daily reality. | That's why I'm so alarmed that the new Republican-led Congress has chosen to open with a bill,

hindustantimes (2025-01-22). On Cam: Trudeau Jittery After Trump's Day 1 Threat To Canada? Outgoing PM Clueless On Response? | USA. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's renewed threat to impose 25% tariffs on Canada received a strong response from outgoing Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. Trudeau stated that if the President decides to impose tariffs on Canada, Ottawa will give a "robust" response. Trump also claimed that Canada is responsible for inflow of illegal immigrants and Fentanyl drug into America, an allegation Trudeau vehemently denied.

scorinoco (2025-01-22). Cognitive Warfare, or Human Hacking. orinocotribune.com By Raúl Antonio Capote — Jan 10, 2025 | The nature of warfare has changed radically. This may seem too categorical a statement, but it is a reality defined by the nature of today's conflicts, shaped by the dizzying evolution of the technological revolution. | Military Information Support Operations (MISO), aimed at influencing "enemy" audiences, their emotions, behaviors and motivations, are part of this way of conducting conflict. The term, defined by the Pentagon, replaced PSYOP (Psychological Operation) in 2010, which had been used since World War II. | According to the document Warfighting 2040, Cognitiv…

scorinoco (2025-01-22). President Díaz-Canel Condemns Inclusion of Cuba in Trump's List of State Sponsors of Terrorism. orinocotribune.com Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has expressed his strong opposition to the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to reinstate Cuba in the list of state sponsors of terrorism. In a The Cuban president stressed that the measure is part of a broader US strategy to intensify the "cruel economic war" against the country, with the aim of exercising domination. | The extreme policies i…

Howard Altman (2025-01-22). More North Korean Artillery Troops Heading To Russia: Ukraine Intel Chief. twz.com North Korea is expected to send reinforcements to

Sam Pizzigati (2025-01-22). Biden Was Right About Oligarchy. otherwords.org Over three score years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower had a warning for America. | "We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex," Eisenhower "We must never let the weight of this combination," Ike continued, "endanger our liberties or democratic processes." | Sadly, Eisenhower's warning went largely u…

James Deboer (2025-01-22). We Went With Marine F-35Bs As They Fought A Mock War From A Pacific Island. twz.com F-35Bs and C-17As fighting their way to, from, and out of the island is the best glimpse yet at what Pacific combat may look like for Marine Joint Strike Fighters.

Peter Certo (2025-01-22). In OtherWords: January 22, 2025. otherwords.org

Craig Holman (2025-01-22). Corporations and Billionaires Flooded Trump's Inauguration with Cash. otherwords.org President Trump sounded a lot of populist notes on the campaign trail. But as he took the oath of office for the second time, he was joined onstage by billionaires and CEOs who'd spent millions to be there — leaving supporters who'd traveled across the country to attend Presidential inaugurations have always been an opportunity for wealthy special interests to curry favor with the incoming administration with generous inaugural donations. But the…

Chuck Collins (2025-01-22). Fossil Fuel Billionaires Are Cashing in on Trump. otherwords.org As he left office, President Biden warned of an emerging oligarchy in this country — rule by and for a small number of wealthy people and corporations. | After donating heavily to President Trump's campaign, the fossil fuel industry in particular has already begun to reap return on their investments. Welcome to the age of "Oil-Garchy." | Trump has nominated some of the most vociferous climate deniers and advocates for the oil, gas, and coal industries for key positions overseeing the environment, energy, and public lands. He picked former Rep. Lee Zeldin, a climate denialist, to run the Environmental Protec…

Frida Garza (2025-01-22). The US wants to cut food waste in half. We're not even close. grist.org The United States is nowhere near its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030, according to new analysis from the University of California, Davis. | In September 2015, the U.S. set an ambitious target of reducing its food loss and waste by 50 percent. The idea was to reduce the amount of food that ends up in landfills, where it emits greenhouse gases as it decomposes, a major factor contributing to climate change. | Researchers at UC Davis looked at state policies across the country and estimated how much food waste each state was likely reducing in 2022. They found that, without more work being done at the…

hindustantimes (2025-01-22). Barron Tower? Trump's Youngest Son Follows Father's Footsteps, Set To Relaunch Real Estate Company. hindustantimes.com Barron Trump, the youngest son of former President Donald Trump, is stepping into the spotlight as he prepares to launch his own luxury real estate venture. At just 18 years old, Barron is transitioning from college life at NYU's Stern School of Business to the world of high-stakes real estate, aiming to build an empire akin to his father's. His new company, Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc., was briefly incorporated last year and is set to focus on developing luxury properties and golf courses in states like Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

hindustantimes (2025-01-22). How Powerful Are Executive Orders Signed By US President As Trump Shakes World On Day 1 In Office. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump signed slew of executive orders on day 1 after being inaugurated as the 47th US President. Trump signed executive orders on issues like birthright citizenship, Paris treaty, BUT What Are These Orders? Executive orders — often shrouded in both power and controversy — are one of the most impactful tools at the disposal of the US President. But what exactly are they, and how do they work? Let's dive in to understand their role in shaping American governance. Watch to know more!

hindustantimes (2025-01-22). Why Vivek Ramaswamy Abruptly Quit DOGE? Republican Drops Big Hint On X | Musk Behind Exit Plot. hindustantimes.com U.S. politician Vivek Ramaswamy has made headlines by abruptly resigning from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he was appointed to by President Donald Trump. His departure comes just hours after Trump's inauguration, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the reasons behind this sudden exit. In his statement, Ramaswamy expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help establish DOGE and voiced confidence in Elon Musk's ability to lead the initiative moving forward. Watch the video for more details.

Joseph Trevithick (2025-01-22). Cheap Cruise Missile Paired With Affordable Seeker From Ship-Killing Smart Bomb Eyed By USAF. twz.com The Quicksink seeker could turn the Extended Range Attack Munition into a new low-cost anti-ship weapon that could be bought quickly in large numbers.

Joseph Trevithick (2025-01-22). F-22 Raptor To Get Distributed Infrared Search And Track System. twz.com

Thomas Newdick (2025-01-22). F-35s Now Helping Prevent Baltic Seafloor Cable Sabotage. twz.com

publicbooks (2025-01-22). Archives of the Surveilled. publicbooks.org Arthur Huff Fauset's elision from literary history was not merely a scholarly oversight but a reality constructed in advance by powerful forces.

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