(2025-01-25). Senate Dems Still Have Tools to Fight Trump's Appointees. Will They Use Them? truthout.org After a long weekend devoted to inauguration pomp, the Trump administration has gotten down to business this week. Beyond Donald Trump's flurry of executive actions, the next most pressing agenda item for the administration will be to confirm its cabinet nominees. While hearings have already started in the Senate, these are likely to take center stage over the next few weeks. |
(2025-01-25). UN Envoy Hits Backs at Israel for Groundless Accusations against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN dismissed the Israeli accusations that Tehran has smuggled weapons into Lebanon, saying the Zionist regime fabricates such groundless allegations to legitimize its continued illegal occupation of Lebanese territory.
Breaking | Mississippi Proposes "bounty hunters for immigrants"
This is reminiscent of when Nazi Germany was rounding up Jews, Gypsies, Homosexuals and Handicapped Children. We're sure that The Universe will respond one way or another.
(2025-01-25). Lebanese Army announces deploying troops in the towns of Qawzah, Debel, Hanin, and Beit Lif — Bint Jbeil in the central sector after the withdrawal of the Israeli enemy. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-25). Iraq's PM reiterates call for establishing an Iraqi fund for the reconstruction of Lebanon and Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-25). Israeli enemy executes a massive explosion in Mays Al-Jabal border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-25). Israeli Occupation Forces Withdraw from Bint Jbeil Towns, Continue Ceasefire Violations as Deadline Ends. english.almanar.com.lb The Lebanese Army Command announced on Saturday that the military units were deployed in the towns of Qawzah, Debel, Hanin, and Beit Lif — Bint Jbeil in the central sector of South Lebanon after the Israeli enemy withdrawal. The army command called on citizens not to approach the areas from which the Israeli enemy is …
(2025-01-25). Trump's Blitz On Immigration Aimed To Overwhelm. popularresistance.org Pandering to his nativist base, Donald Trump made the central pledge of his 2024 presidential campaign a threat to "carry out the largest domestic deportation operation in American history." On January 20, 2025, he began to fulfill that promise. | On Inauguration Day, repeating the words spoken by Chief Justice John Roberts, Trump swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution. Setting aside the issue of whether he purposely refrained from placing his hand on the Bible his wife was holding, the oath Trump swore triggered the "Take Care Clause" of the Constitution. Article II imposes on the president the duty to "take Care…
apnews.com (2025-01-25). China warns Rubio to behave himselfChina's veteran foreign minister has issued a veiled warning to America's new secretary of state: Behave yourself. | | Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed the message in a phone call Friday, their first conversation since Marco Rubio's confirmation as President Donald Trump's top diplomat four days earlier. | | "I hope you will act accordingly," Wang told Rubio, according to a Foreign Ministry statement, employing a Chinese phrase typically used by a teacher or a boss warning a student or employee to behave and be responsible for their actions.
(2025-01-25). Change The Conversation From Doomsday To Peace Day. popularresistance.org The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, with the advice of Albert Einstein and other scientists from the Manhattan Project who developed the atomic bomb, established a Doomsday Clock, in 1947 to illustrate the annihilating danger the earth has faced since the creation of the diabolical nuclear bomb. At that time, the clock was set at 7 minutes to midnight, their estimate of how much time we had left before nuclear war would wreak catastrophic devastation on our planet and all living things in existence. | Over the years, the hands of the clock have been reset, forward and backward, as scientists and policy makers esti…
(2025-01-25). EI's Ali Abunimah arrested in Switzerland. electronicintifada.net Prominent journalist detained amid crackdown on Palestine speech in the West.
(2025-01-25). Trump mixes Gaza ceasefire with West Bank mayhem. electronicintifada.net Incoming president issues executive orders pushing violence and lawlessness.
(2025-01-25). Israel kills 14, including child, in latest invasion of Jenin. electronicintifada.net Palestinian Authority paved the way for Israeli attack.
(2025-01-25). Maersk Exports Cargo From Illegal Israeli Settlements To The US. popularresistance.org A new report details a shipping and logistics giant's role in sustaining illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine and Syrian territories. | A.P. Moller Maersk is a publicly traded Danish company that netted a revenue of $51.1 billion in 2023. According to research compiled by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) and its Mask off Maersk campaign, the company has repeatedly facilitated shipments to the United States from illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank and the Syrian Golan Heights. | "The global structures of financialized capitalism, logistics and supply chains play an outsize role in the ma…
(2025-01-25). Trump's Day One: Sanctions Lifted, Settler Violence Explodes. popularresistance.org On his first day in office, Donald Trump lifted all sanctions previously placed on Israeli settlers in the West Bank, a political move that coincided with a series of violent attacks by Israeli settlers targeting Palestinians that same night. While the President has publicly committed to combating violent extremism, extremist settler groups continue to finance their activities through American charities. | On Monday night, with the backing of the Israeli military, settler groups launched a series of violent assaults on residents in the West Bank.
(2025-01-25). The West Bank's Crucial Moment: 'Israel's' Gamble and the Palestinian Authority's Betrayal — Analysis. orinocotribune.com By Ramzy Baroud — Jan 22, 2025 | Israel's escalating military campaign in the West Bank, coupled with the PA's complicity, sets the stage for a pivotal confrontation in Palestinian resistance. | The Israeli army continued its onslaught on the Jenin refugee camp, a military campaign that began almost immediately after a Gaza ceasefire was announced. | Though the epicenter of the campaign remains in Jenin, where many Palestinians have been
(2025-01-25). MPs warn SEND system is failing children. leftfootforward.org Children risk leaving school without the support they desperately need, MPs have warned, with the system for special educational needs (SEND) in England at crisis point. | A new report from the Public Accounts Committee shows that since 2015, the number of children receiving SEND support in schools has surged by 14 percent, with demand for Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans soaring by 140 percent. Despite a 58 percent increase in high-needs funding over the last decade, funding has failed to keep up with demand. | In 2023, just half of EHC plans were issued within the required 20-week timeframe. | "Outcom…
(2025-01-25). Lukashenko: Before 2025 election, 'still afraid of the people'. aljazeera.com As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.
(2025-01-25). Four Israeli soldiers, dozens of Palestinians released in ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-25). Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers held in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-25). Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote. aljazeera.com Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
(2025-01-25). Iran rejects 'baseless' Israeli accusation of smuggling arms to Lebanon. presstv.ir Iran's ambassador to the United Nations roundly dismisses Israeli allegations against the country.
(2025-01-25). 200 Freed Palestinian Prisoners Receive Heroes' Welcome in West Bank, Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb 200 Palestinian prisoners, including 120 serving life sentences, were freed by Israeli occupation authorities on Saturday, hours after four female Israeli soldiers held captive in Gaza were released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. 114 of the freed prisoners arrived in the West Bank city of Ramallah, while 16 others arrived in Gaza's Khan …
(2025-01-25). Palestinian Toddler Succumbs to Wounds Inflicted by Israeli Gunfire near Jenin. english.almanar.com.lb A Palestinian toddler Saturday night succumbed to an injury sustained earlier from Israeli occupation gunfire in Muthalath Ash-Shuhada village, south of the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry confirmed that 2-year-and-a-half-old Layla Mohammad Ayman Al-Khatib died of the injury she had sustained earlier in the course of …
(2025-01-25). Proyecto de Ley en Estados Unidos exhorta a "cazar" migrantes indocumentados por 1 000 dólares. cubadebate.cu Un proyecto de ley presentado ante la Cámara de Representantes del estado estadounidense de Misisipi contempla la creación del Programa de Cazadores de Recompensas Certificados, lo que permitiría que particulares reciban pagos en metálico por "cazar" a inmigrantes indocumentados, recoge este viernes el portal Clarion Ledger.
(2025-01-25). Hamas gains leverage in hostage deal, as Netanyahu navigates Trump's regional ambitions. haaretz.com Israel's concessions in the cease-fire agreement, including allowing aid and medical transfers, potentially strengthen Hamas, despite concerns they will renege on their promises ‚ñ The IDF's operation in the West Bank has implications for the hostage deal and regional stability…
(2025-01-25). Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis? aljazeera.com Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.
(2025-01-25). Gustavo Petro's visit marks a news week in Haiti. plenglish.com During his stay, Petro stressed that "South-South cooperation must be one of the pillars of relations between countries such as the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Haiti." | The Colombian dignitary highlighted the excellent quality of the ties between the two States, based on the principles of friendship, solidarity and mutual respect. | Both parties renewed their commitment to the rule of law, democracy and the promotion of human rights. | Bogotá and Port-au-Prince are committed to finding a peaceful solution to the political crisis that is shaking the Caribbean nation. | Petro advocated for ending the…
(2025-01-25). After 477 days in captivity: IDF releases footage of freed hostages reuniting with parents. haaretz.com HOSTAGE DEAL: Hostages arrive in Israeli hospital, reunited with parents ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF strikes vehicle near West Bank's Jenin; Palestinian Health Ministry says two killed ‚ñ LEBANON: Israel seeks U.S. support to delay IDF withdrawal ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli presses to condition Palestinians' return to northern Gaza on release of civilian hostage…
(2025-01-25). Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-25). Four Israeli soldiers, 114 Palestinians released as part of ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Israel is expected to release dozens of Palestinians held in Israeli jails as part of the ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-25). An urgent plea for protection of Banyamulenge targeted by genocidal violence in South Kivu. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Prof. Freddy Kaniki | The eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo is prey to various and varied conflicts, particularly the M23 war with identity crisis implications in North Kivu; the catastrophic campaign to uproot the Tutsi Banyamulenge in South Kivu; and the strategic social and economic destruction targeting the Hema community in …
(2025-01-25). Lebanon army slams Israeli 'procrastination' in pullout from south. presstv.ir The Lebanese army has lashed out at the Israeli regime over procrastination in withdrawal of its military forces from the southern part of the country.
(2025-01-25). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-25). Houthis release 153 prisoners with Red Cross support. newarab.com 
The prisoners were released in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital that was seized by the Iran-backed Houthis in 2014, precipitating a "This ope…
(2025-01-25). UN says more staff detained by Houthi rebels in Yemen. newarab.com 
The UN called for the "immediate and unconditional" release of its staff held in Yemen, which is suffering one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. | "Yesterday, the de facto authorities in Sanaa detained additional UN personnel working in areas under their control," the office of the resident United Nations coordinator for Yemen said. | It did not say how man…
(2025-01-25). Hezbollah infiltrated: Lebanon arrests 4 'Israel collaborators'. newarab.com 
Several suspected Israeli collaborators have been arrested in recent weeks in Lebanon, bringing to light once again the Lebanese authorities have announced at least four arrests this month. Most of the suspects hail from southern Lebanon, and some of them have relatives who died in
(2025-01-25). Lebanon army accuses Israel of 'procrastination' in ceasefire. newarab.com 
The Under the terms of the Israel-Hezbollah
(2025-01-25). Israeli strike on south Lebanon building killed mostly civilians. newarab.com 
(2025-01-25). Hind Rajab Foundation sues Israeli rabbi soldier for Gaza crimes. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestine NGO filed a complaint on Thursday with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against an Brussel-based
(2025-01-25). Man jailed for attack aimed at French magazine Charlie Hebdo. newarab.com 
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a Pakistani man to 30 years in jail for attempting to murder two people outside the former offices of When he carried out the attack, 29-year-old Zaheer Mahmood wrongly believed the satirical newspaper was still based in the building, which was targeted by Islamists a decade ago for publishing cartoons lampooning the Prophet Mohammed. | In fact, Charlie Hebdo had moved in the wake of the storming of its offices by two Al-Qaeda-linked mas…
(2025-01-25). 'Zionist group sending Trump list of pro-Palestine students for deportation'. presstv.ir An American-Zionist group is reportedly compiling the names of foreign students on visas to hand to the new administration of US President Donald Trump for deportation over holding pro-Palestine demonstrations across university campuses.
apnews.com (2025-01-25). State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwideThe State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
reuters.com (2025-01-25). Mexico refuses US military flight deporting migrants, sources sayMexico has refused a request from President Donald Trump's administration to allow a U.S. military aircraft deporting migrants to land in the country, a U.S. official and a Mexican official told Reuters.
npr.org (2025-01-25). Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation Pete Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement at two veterans' groups he ran to narrowly win Senate approval to become Donald Trump's defense secretary. The vote was 50-50 . Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote
theintercept.com (2025-01-23). Trump Halts Sanctions on Israeli Settlers, Threatens to Seize Assets of War Crimes InvestigatorsTrump seemed to betray his own vision of peace. He lifted Biden-era sanctions aimed at curbing Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. He also rescinded a policy that had blocked sanctions against the International Criminal Court, putting those who try to hold the U.S. and its allies accountable for war crimes at risk of a new round of financial penalties.
theguardian.com (2025-01-23). Revealed: Microsoft deepened ties with Israeli military to provide tech support during Gaza war The Israeli military's reliance on Microsoft's cloud technology and artificial intelligence systems surged during the most intensive phase of its bombardment of Gaza, leaked documents reveal.
reuters.com (2025-01-25). Mexico refuses US military flight deporting migrants, sources sayMexico has refused a request from President Donald Trump's administration to allow a U.S. military aircraft deporting migrants to land in the country, a U.S. official and a Mexican official told Reuters.
aljazeera.com (2025-01-23). Migrants stranded in Mexico as appointments to enter US cancelledComment: Trump is causing a lot of pain for immigrants who traveled far to attend their appointment for refugee status in the U.S. Is he a sadist who actually likes being cruel?
They clutched phones showing that after months of waiting, they finally had appointments to legally enter the United States.
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.
npr.org (2025-01-25). Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, wins Senate confirmation Pete Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement at two veterans' groups he ran to narrowly win Senate approval to become Donald Trump's defense secretary. The vote was 50-50 . Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote
(2025-01-25). 1968 and 2025: What prospect for resistance inside U.S. military? workers.org 
A recent article in the British Guardian newspaper recounted the experiences of veterans of the U.S. military and their thoughts and feelings in opposition to the U.S.-aided and -abetted genocide on Palestianian Gaza perpetrated by Zionist Israel. This opposition is to be applauded. U.S. military veteran protests at hearing for . . . |
(2025-01-25). Israel Further Extends Concentration Camp for Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. indybay.org On January 9, the Kangaroo Court of Ashkelon extended Dr. Hussam's detention without charges until February 13. "He was denied access to his legal counsel and participated in the hearing via video call," Al Mezan stated. After the hearing, he was transferred to Ofer Prison, where Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, the head of orthopedics at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, was murdered after four months of torture by the Israeli regime on April 19, 2024. For more information on Dr. Adnan's torture and murder, see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_al-Bursh…
(2025-01-25). Veterans For Peace Pledges To Defend Ceasefire. popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace joins the people of Gaza in rejoicing at the Ceasefire that has brought a halt to Israel's bombardment of Palestinian children, women and men, and their churches, their mosques, their schools and hospitals. At least 50,000 have been killed in a cold-blooded massacre and over 100,000 injured, many losing their limbs. But the huge smiles on the faces of the children of Gaza and their shouts of joy since the ceasefire went into effect were a deeply profound thing to witness. | But just how real is the Gaza ceasefire? How enduring will it be?
(2025-01-25). Organizers Are Ready To Defeat Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda. popularresistance.org Through racist, anti-migrant claims, falsehoods, and fearmongering, the Colorado suburb of Aurora has emerged as the right-wing's potential staging ground for US President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda. Trump has pledged to launch the largest mass deportation operation in US history, expelling between 15 to 20 million migrants in an effort that will have ripple effects across working class communities and the entire US economy. The current US President has dubbed his mass deportation effort "Operation Aurora," after a town that has become the epicenter of anti-migrant hysteria.
(2025-01-25). Day 5 of Israeli Siege of Jenin: 14 Killed, Homes Burned. imemc.org 
The Israeli occupation forces continued their aggression on the city of Jenin and its camp for the fifth consecutive day, leaving 14 Palestinians killed and dozens injured on Friday, as well as destroying, demolishing and burning a number of Palestinian citizens' homes, and destroying the infrastructure. Israeli forces assaulted numerous villages and towns in the …
(2025-01-25). Development Banker Says US Knew of Plot To Oust Him Over Nicaragua Loans. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-01-25). After Gaza Ceasefire, Labor Movement Isn't Done Fighting For Palestine. popularresistance.org A fragile cease-fire is finally in place in Gaza after Israel carried out a 15-month, U.S.-backed genocide that killed at least 47,107 Palestinians (though the true number is likely far higher) and reduced much of the coastal enclave to rubble. | In the days following the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, anti-Palestinian hysteria swept the U.S. political and media establishments. As Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) encouraged Israel to "level" Gaza, then-Biden White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that calls for a cease-fire were "repugnant" and ‚Ä&at…
(2025-01-25). Despite lack of evidence, dubious incidents exploited to escalate "antisemitism" witch hunt in Australia. wsws.org The police have offered no evidence of any connection between recent arson and graffiti attacks and the mass opposition to the Australian government-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-01-25). Azmi Bishara: Israel must not be allowed to shed genocide label. newarab.com 
The Director General of the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies Azmi Bishara emphasized during the opening lecture of the He stressed the importance of moving toward reconstruction as the only path to strengthening resilience and preventing a large-scale displacement from Gaza if such an opportunity arises—a scenario the new U.S. administration appears…
(2025-01-25). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-25). The Promethean Aspirations Of The Darker Nations. popularresistance.org For decades now, there has been a clear understanding that the models of development proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Washington Consensus — debt, austerity, structural adjustment — simply have not worked. The long history of adversity experienced by the former colonial countries remains intact. A glance at the numbers from the Maddison Project Database 2023 shows that global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms has risen by 689.9% between 1980 and 2022 (from $18.8 trillion to $148.5 trillion).
(2025-01-25). Freed Palestinian women speak on torture in Israeli prisons. newarab.com 
Between feelings of deep joy at her release from an Yasmine was The 26-year-old from Bethlehem…
(2025-01-25). Freed Palestinian women speak on torture in Israeli prisons. newarab.com
(2025-01-25). The Worst Thing About The Gaza Holocaust Is Knowing It Will Happen Again. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-01-25). Israeli forces invade W. Bank village hours after Oscar nod. newarab.com 
Nadav Weiman, the executive director for Breaking the Silence, an Israeli organisation raising awareness on the impacts of military occupation, sai…
(2025-01-25). NZ Palestinian network co-founder Janfrie Wakim praises 'heroic Gaza', calls for more action. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A co-founder of a national Palestinian solidarity network in Aotearoa New Zealand today praised the "heroic" resilience and sacrifice of the people of Gaza in the face of Israel's ruthless attempt to destroy the besieged enclave of more than 2 million people. Speaking at the first solidarity rally in Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau…
(2025-01-25). The Worst Thing About The Gaza Holocaust Is Knowing It Will Happen Again. thealtworld.com The official death toll from the Israeli assault on Gaza has continued to climb at about the same rate it was climbing before the …
(2025-01-25). Hamas Condemns US Redesignation of Yemen's Ansarullah as 'Terrorist' Group. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas denounced the United States' decision to label Yemen's Ansarullah movement as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), calling the move unjustified and reflective of pro-Israel bias.
(2025-01-25). 1/20-1/24 Palestine Actions in New Jersey. fightbackbetter.com 
The Palestine solidarity movement is entering a critical period of regroupment and consolidation following the declaration of a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. The past year and three months have been marked by urgent, emergency-level activism as our movement fought to expose the daily crimes of the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and called for an immediate end to the war. With a fragile peace now in place, it is time for us to reflect on our strategies, assess what has worked, and plan for the difficult challenges ahead. | However, we should not be under any illusions that the violence will cease. While the lev…
(2025-01-25). Hostages Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag are Released as Hamas Gathers in Gaza City. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-25). Hostages Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag are Released as Hamas Gathers in Gaza City. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-25). US under Trump cuts all foreign aid except to Israel, Egypt. presstv.ir The US State Department has cut all foreign aid, except to the Israeli regime and Egypt, days after President Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive to freeze assistance worldwide.
(2025-01-25). Hamas: Operation al-Aqsa Flood 'preemptive strike' on Israel. presstv.ir A senior Hamas official says Operation al-Aqsa Flood by the Palestinian resistance movement into the Israeli-occupied territories on October 7, 2023, was a "preemptive strike" to defend Palestinians and their holy sites.
(2025-01-25). Companies linked to Israeli settlements invest in Spain tourism. presstv.ir Israeli investment funds are profiting from the occupation of Palestinian territories by investing in Spain's tourism sector, specifically in Malaga.
(2025-01-25). Hamas releases four Israeli soldiers captured in Oct. 2023. presstv.ir Hamas has released four female Israeli soldiers it had captured during Operation al-Aqsa Flood on Oct. 7, 2023 under a truce deal in the Gaza war.
(2025-01-25). Iran receives International Gandhi Peace Prize for supporting Palestinians. presstv.ir Iran has been awarded the International Gandhi Peace Prize for its peaceful efforts and support for Palestinians amid the Israeli regime's genocidal war in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-25). 200 Palestinian abductees released in exchange for 4 Israeli soldiers. presstv.ir Busses carrying the freed Palestinians, some serving life sentences, have been received by cheering crowds in Ramallah on Saturday.
(2025-01-25). Who is Mohammed al-Tous, 'dean of Palestinian prisoners' released by Israel? presstv.ir Israel has released the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, Mohammed al-Tous, who had been in detention for nearly four decades.
(2025-01-25). US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt. aljazeera.com Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.
(2025-01-25). Israeli media: Tonight, we will monitor pro-Hezbollah websites to know what they will do tomorrow. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-25). Hezbollah MP Underlines Right to Liberate Occupied Territories If Israeli Enemy Doesn't Withdraw before Deadline. english.almanar.com.lb Member of Hezbollah's Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Ibrahim Al-Moussawi stressed that the Resistance is powerful and proud of its fighters as well as martyrs, pointing out that all those who believe in the preciousness of dignity support this path. Addressing a funeral ceremony to commemorate the Islamic Resistance martyr Youssef Awdah in Al-Khodr …
(2025-01-25). 'In Gaza, they're amputating limbs without painkillers. Imagine your child going through that'. haaretz.com Dr. Guy Shalev, executive director of Physicians for Human Rights Israel, describes the country's deliberate destruction of Gaza's health system…
(2025-01-25). Israel's democratic camp must compromise on selecting judges. haaretz.com Those who are willing to talk at any time with Israel's worst enemies should also show a hint of magnanimity toward Israelis who have consistently demanded a more diverse Supreme Court…
(2025-01-25). Israel needs a bigger, stronger army? To the contrary. haaretz.com The October 7 massacre produced across-the-board agreement in Israel to augment the ground forces and add billions to the defense budget. But the war's real lesson is the very opposite…
(2025-01-25). Freed hostages Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev and Liri Albag return to Israel. haaretz.com Hamas handed over the four women hostages to the Red Cross at Gaza City's Palestine Square, where they appeared on stage ‚ñ After being transferred to Israeli forces, the women returned to Israel and reunited with their families ‚ñ A fifth woman soldier taken from their base remains in captivity ‚ñ IDF: Hostages' medical condition is stable…
(2025-01-25). Hamas frees four Israeli soldiers captured on October 7. newarab.com 
An AFP journalist witnessed the handover after the four were presented on a stage at a main square in Gaza City, where dozens of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jiha…
(2025-01-25). Hamas to release four captured Israeli soldiers in second swap. newarab.com 
(2025-01-25). Israel forces UN Palestinian agency to leave Jerusalem in days. newarab.com 
The Defying international concern, Israeli lawmakers have passed a law that bars the agency, UNRWA, from operating in Israel and east Jerusalem, the sector of the city annexed by Israel following the 1967 Six Day War. | Israel has long been critical of UNRWA and claimed that agency staff took part…
(2025-01-25). Palestinians celebrate release of 200 detainees from Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-01-25). A Most Welcome Ceasefire: Israel, Hamas, and Gaza's future>. newarab.com 
A ceasefire has finally been agreed between Israel and Hamas. | The news came as a great relief to the people of Gaza, but many questions regarding the deal still remain. | This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the details of the ceasefire deal. When will Israeli forces leave Gaza, what are the terms of the prisoner swaps, and what does it say about reconstruction. | Additionally, we explore why the ceasefire deal was agreed now and not six months ago, what does the future hold for Hamas in Gaza, can Netanyahu continue as prime minister now that a deal has been done, who will pay for the reconstru…
(2025-01-25). Hamas to release four Israeli soldier hostages in second swap. newarab.com
(2025-01-25). Russia-Israel researcher Tsurkov 'still alive' in Iraq captivity. newarab.com 
Russian-Israeli researcher Tsurkov was abducted in March 2023 while in Baghdad and is believed to be held by the Iran-linked Iraqi militia Although there has only been o…
(2025-01-25). Israel receives names of hostages to be released from Gaza. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | The Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on Friday that it had received the names of Israeli hostages expected to be released from Gaza on Saturday as part of a ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas. In a brief statement, Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, announced that …
(2025-01-25). Trump State Dept. Reportedly Halts All Foreign Aid — Except to Israel and Egypt. truthout.org The State Department on Friday reportedly issued guidance that it is freezing almost all U.S. foreign assistance — with exceptions for emergency food aid and foreign military financing for two U.S. allies, Israel and Egypt — according to a cable obtained by multiple outlets. "Guess which country was exempted….?" wrote the investigative outlet Drop Site, in response to the cable… |
(2025-01-25). Hamás e Israel realizan segundo intercambio de prisioneros durante la tregua. cubadebate.cu Israel y Hamás realizaron hoy el segundo intercambio de prisioneros desde el inicio de la tregua hace una semana, aunque la tensión escaló tras el ultimátum del gobierno de Benjamin Netanyahu a la milicia. La formación armada entregó este sábado a cuatro mujeres israelíes, todas militares, a cambio de 200 palestinos, 70 de los cuales serán exiliados a naciones árabes.
(2025-01-25). Hamas e Israel realizan segundo intercambio en medio de la tregua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Israel y Hamas realizaron hoy el segundo intercambio de prisioneros desde el inicio de la tregua hace una semana, aunque la tensión escaló tras el ultimátum del gobierno de Benjamin Netanyahu a la milicia.
(2025-01-25). Hamas condemns US blacklisting of Ansarullah. presstv.ir The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has condemned as unjustified a decision by the US to re-designated Yemen's Ansarullah movement as a foreign terrorist organization.
(2025-01-25). Hezbollah denounces decision by the new US Admnistration to blacklist Yemen's Ansarullah movement: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-25). Hezbollah: US Blacklisting Won't Prevent Noble Yemen from Supporting Palestinian People. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah condemned, in a statement issued on Saturday, the new US administration's re-inclusion of the Ansarullah movement on the so-called "US terrorism lists," and considers it an unjust classification and a direct attack on the oppressed Yemeni people who have suffered from the siege, terrorism, and ongoing US aggression on their land and resources for …
(2025-01-25). Vanuatu AG condemns Trump's Paris climate treaty exit as 'troubling precedent'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews Vanuatu's top lawyer has called out the United States for "bad behavior" after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump withdrew the world's biggest historic emitter of greenhouse gasses from the Paris Agreement for a second time. The Pacific nation's Attorney-General Arnold Loughman, who led Vanuatu's landmark International Court of Justice climate…
(2025-01-25). Zone of Peace In Haiti And The Americas. popularresistance.org Thank you for joining us for this critical webinar exploring the multifaceted tools of imperialism and their impact on the Americas, or rather, Our Americas or Nuestra América. This discussion will unpack how sanctions, soft power mechanisms like the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and USAID, militarization, and global banking systems are weaponized to uphold U.S. power and undermine sovereignty across the region. Panelists will analyze the historical and contemporary roles these tools play in destabilizing governments, fostering dependency, and suppressing popular people's movements for self-determination…
(2025-01-25). Biden's Pernicious Presidential Legacies. popularresistance.org Trump's proposals to radically transform much of US economic and social policy are being rapidly rolled out during the first week of his administration. How much he succeeds or fails in that transformation will depend on a number of factors. High on the list of such factors is the residue of conditions and policies leftover by the Biden administration—i.e. the legacies of the Biden years. Those legacies will play an important role influencing, and perhaps even determining, how Trump may fare in implementing his plans. So what are the legacy policies and conditions?
(2025-01-25). German police raid pro-Palestinian association in Hesse. wsws.org The more openly Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right regime is waging a genocidal campaign against the Palestinian population in Gaza, the more ruthlessly the German authorities are cracking down on any criticism of it.
(2025-01-25). Elon Musk 'jokes about Hitler' after Netanyahu defends X boss. newarab.com 
The world's wealthiest man Musk posted on his social media platform X a series of puns about members of
(2025-01-25). Deputy FM Refutes Human Rights Allegations against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian deputy foreign minister dismissed reports by the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, saying they are largely based on inaccurate information, unreliable sources, and biased perspectives, and driven by political motives.
(2025-01-25). Official Raps European Parliament's Political Abuse of Human Rights against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The director general of the Iranian Foreign Ministry's Human Rights and Women's Affairs Department lashed out at the European Parliament for politicizing the issue of human rights to adopt baseless accusations against Iran.
(2025-01-25). U.S. immigration raids begin. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump is making good on his pledge of mass deportations. The White House says hundreds of undocumented migrants have been put on military flights out of the country and that hundreds more were arrested across the country this week. The scale of the operation is only expected to grow. But there are now questions over whether the raids are being carried out legally. | CGTN's Toni Waterman shares the latest from Eagle Pass.
(2025-01-25). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Federal civil rights agency accuses UAW and GM of age discrimination and Stellantis of abetting sexual harassment. wsws.org In the final days of the Biden presidency the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed filed a pair of significant anti-discrimination lawsuits.
(2025-01-25). (VIDEO) New year dieting tips for 2025 from a Mayo Clinic expert. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the new year begins, many people are setting resolutions to eat healthier, stay active and manage their weight through dieting. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and the editor of "The Mayo Clinic Diet," offers some thoughts on weight management. "Don't set too lofty a goal, and don't focus only on weight," he says. "I see people who understandably want to lose 50 pounds, but an example I use in…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Embracing winter – Activity ideas for the season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When the holidays end, it's hard to have things to look forward to and find motivation to exercise. How can I stay ahead of the slump and help my family stay active? ANSWER: As winter settles in, shorter days and colder nights can feel dull. But the mystery of winter nights also offers opportunities for fun, joy, connection and adventure through outdoor activities. Winter nights can be turned into an enchanting experience….
(2025-01-25). Dio ci salvi dalla Pax Americana. strategic-culture.su Gli Madeleine Albrights, Nancy Pelosis, Big Mike Obamas e Hillary Clintons di Washington non fermeranno i loro genocidi fino a quando la Cina non li fermerà . | Segue nostro Mentre
(2025-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). Cuban Revolution is highlighted in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Revolution continues to be the beacon that lights up our struggle for a better world, said Rubén Zaccaro, president of the House of Friendship between Argentina and Cuba, in Buenos Aires.
(2025-01-25). Clean Energy Carries On. levernews.com Good things are happening! Biden's clean energy money makes it out the door, states shore up abortion rights and shrink Big Landlord, and heat pumps are pumping up the volume. Clean Energy Money Escapes Dirty Hands: Before leaving office, President Joe Biden
(2025-01-25). CPJ calls on EU to ensure media access and justice after Gaza ceasefire. consilium.europa.eu
(2025-01-25). US Private Contractors To Supervise Key Gaza Checkpoint at Netzarim — Reports. orinocotribune.com The consortium is made up of three private companies that were selected by the US, Egypt and Qatar, according to Axios. | Private US security contractors will oversee a key checkpoint at Gaza's Netzarim Corridor in the coming days and deploy armed guards to the enclave, Axios has The security companies will operate in Gaza "as part of a multinational consortium" that has been established under the ceasefire deal "with the backing of its brokers: the U.S., Egypt and Qatar," according to the r…
(2025-01-25). The Treaty On the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Provides a Way To Avert Nuclear. znetwork.org
(2025-01-25). Nuclear War: A Scenario. youtube.com Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and award-winning journalist Annie Jacobsen.
(2025-01-25). Trade ties with the US and alliance with Russia mark Chinese week. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) Trade relations with the United States, commitment to multilateralism, alliance with Russia, tests of water contaminated with nuclear energy and celebrations prior to the Lunar New Year marked the week that ends today in China.
(2025-01-25). A mad dash to the right. workers.org 
Below is Mumia Abu-Jamal's message to the 3,000 people attending the Jan. 11, 2025, Rosa Luxemburg Conference in Berlin in person plus 25,000 viewers on livestream, organized by junge Welt daily newspaper. (jungewelt.de) As we look at this world, as the new year dawns, we must admit that the world . . . |
(2025-01-25). Cuarenta años después de su muerte, la batalla de Éloi Machoro no cesa. workers.org 
El autor, BenoàÆt Godin es periodista francés y activista de la asociación Survie, que lucha contra la Franciáfrica. Autor del documental radiofónico Le combat ne doit pas cesser : Éloi Machoro, un super-héros pour Kanaky. Traducido por Fausto Giudice, Tlaxcala (tlaxcala-int.blogspot.com). Éloi Machoro vive en Kanaky. El 12 de enero . . . |
(2025-01-25). Italy's failure to surrender Libyan suspect to the International Criminal Court is a breach of its Rome Statute obligation. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-25). 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 (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-25). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-25). Al Jazeera, the TV channel that saves the honor of modern journalism! cadtm.org
(2025-01-25). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-25). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-25). Iran, Azerbaijan Mull Over Economic Cooperation Plans. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An aide to the Iranian foreign minister and the Republic of Azerbaijan's ambassador to Tehran weighed plans to promote cooperation between the two neighbors and reconvene the joint economic commission after a three-year hiatus.
(2025-01-25). Expediency Council Has Final Say on Iran's Accession to CFT, Palermo Convention. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A final decision about Tehran's accession to Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (aka the Palermo Convention) comes within the purview of Iran's Expediency Council, a spokesperson said.
(2025-01-25). IRGC Navy fires missiles guided with artificial intelligence. presstv.ir The IRGC naval forces fire missiles equipped with artificial intelligence and destroyed mock enemy targets successfully.
(2025-01-25). First transnational cable car between Russia and China is underway. tvbrics.com 
The project will have two 976-metre lines and cabins with a capacity for 110 people…
(2025-01-25). Malaysian Prime Minister emphasises ASEAN's potential at World Economic Forum 2025. tvbrics.com 
As chairman of ASEAN 2025, Malaysia emphasised the region's special features including in the field of economy and trade…
(2025-01-25). 'My heart is split in two': The women returning to homes in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com Women in Gaza tell their stories of loss and grief as they plan what to do when they return home.
(2025-01-25). Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China's 'harassment'. aljazeera.com Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.
(2025-01-25). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,066. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-25). Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia. aljazeera.com Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging 'coup d'etat' in league with foreigners.
(2025-01-25). US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand. aljazeera.com US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.
(2025-01-25). Australian Open: Madison Keys — Teenage prodigy to Grand Slam champ at 29. aljazeera.com Madison Keys wins her first Grand Slam by ending Aryna Sabalenka's hopes of a third straight Australian Open title.
(2025-01-25). The US' 90-Day Suspension Of Foreign Aid Might Counterintuitively Bolster Its Influence. thealtworld.com American influence might rebound in the Global South since a large part of why many of these countries started turning away from the US since the start of the century was due to it violating their sovereignty by funding "NGOs" that meddle in their affairs. | One of the Executive Orders that Trump just signed
(2025-01-25). What Impact Might The US' Latest Energy Sanctions Have On Russo-Indo Relations? pressenza.com Trump's preference for sanctions and his latest threat to double down on secondary ones could derail India's careful multi-alignment between the US and Russia by forcing it to choose between them. | The media has been awash with
(2025-01-25). Venezuela reiterates willingness to collaborate with Colombia's peace. plenglish.com Venezuela reiterates willingness to collaborate with Colombia's peace Caracas, Jan. 25 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela reiterated to Colombia its full willingness to collaborate in building and consolidating its peace, based on the successful experiences developed in the Bolivarian territory, a statement reported today.
(2025-01-25). China makes major breakthrough in fusion technology. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess recent announcements by China with respect to major technological breakthroughs including fusion.
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: Aging and the benefits of exercising. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Exercising as you age can be challenging. Sometimes it can feel like your body is breaking down. One possible reason for this could be senescent cells, which build up in your body as you get older and contribute to age-related disorders. A recent study by Mayo Clinic shows that exercise and other physical activities can reduce the number of senescent cells. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic accelerates personalized medicine through foundation models with Microsoft Research and Cerebras Systems. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic today unveiled separate groundbreaking collaborations with Microsoft Research and with Cerebras Systems in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI), designed to personalize patient care, significantly accelerate diagnostic time and improve accuracy. Announced during the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the projects focus on developing and testing foundation models customized for various applications, leveraging the power of multimodal radiology images and data (including CT scans and MRIs) with Microsoft…
(2025-01-25). Sudan army breaks paramilitary siege on key base. newarab.com 
The Sudanese army broke a paramilitary siege on one of its key Khartoum-area bases on Friday, paving the way to also freeing the besieged military headquarters, a military source said. | The paramilitary "Our forces were able to lift the siege on the Signal Corps," the source in…
(2025-01-25). In The Thick Of It. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Listen to a reading of this piece (reading by Tim Foley): Here in the thick of it,our eyes full of pixels and our veins full of microplastics,out here with the child amputees in Gaza and the frightened street schizophrenics in Los Angelesand the pigs living their whole lives in metal crates the size of their bodies,our …
(2025-01-25). In The Thick Of It. thealtworld.com Here in the thick of it,
| our eyes full of pixels and our veins full of microplastics,
| out here with the child amputees in Gaza
| and the frightened street schizophrenics in Los Angeles
| and the pigs living their whole lives in metal crates the size of their bodies,
| our lives ruled by algorithms and wealthy world eaters
| as we pray for a miracle on knees made of miracles
| with clasped hands made of miracles in a world made of miracles,
| craning our necks to see past the giant flashing signs saying
| "YOU ARE LOVED, YOU ARE LOVE"
| in order to fi…
(2025-01-25). New York congestion pricing takes a toll on some Chinatown residents. america.cgtn.com 
After almost two decades since the idea was first proposed — congestion pricing — a controversial vehicle toll, was implemented earlier this month in New York City. The $9 peak period fee will impact most private passenger vehicles traveling within the city's designated Central Business District. Commercial vehicles will pay even more — up to nearly $22 — and taxis and ride-hailing services are also affected. | Karina Mitchell takes an early look at how effective it has been in reducing congestion on New York City streets and the impact it's having on the city's vibrant Chinatown community.
(2025-01-25). Transcript of News X joint interview on the Russia-China relationship. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader: NewsX: 0: 00Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, continuing the annual tradition to speak around the new year. In a video conference, Xi expressed his readiness to guide China-Russia relations to a new height. Meanwhile, Putin, calling Xi a dear friend, said Russia and China were …
(2025-01-25). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-25). Meet the first Chinese-born NHL player. america.cgtn.com 
Winter sports are on the rise in China. Since hosting the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, some 300 million people in China now participate in winter sports. And that could soon get a further boost thanks to a teenager in Canada. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2025-01-25). Cubanos en China envían donativo a la isla. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Cubanos en China enviaron hoy vía aérea un donativo destinado al proyecto A Cuba hay que quererla y a los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR), mayor organización de masas de la isla caribeña.
(2025-01-25). Cuba celebra el advenimiento del Año Nuevo para China. radiohc.cu El deseo de que la cooperación cultural bilateral sea más estrecha y la amistad entre China y Cuba sea profunda, lo expresó el embajador de la nación asiática en La Habana, Hua Xin, al dejar inaugurada la muestra "Entre el Mito y el Arte", en el Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas.
(2025-01-25). Shanghái alberga el museo de astronomía más grande del mundo. cubadebate.cu El museo de astronomía más grande del mundo está ubicado en Shanghái, y es simplemente espectacular. Con 39 000 metros cuadrados dedicados al fascinante mundo del espacio, esta atracción china se ha convertido en un verdadero paraíso para los amantes de la ciencia y la astronomía.
(2025-01-25). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: How personalized vaccines target cancer tumors Vaccines are helpful in protecting against the flu and COVID-19, but could they also play a role in the fight against cancer? Imagine a future where every cancer treatment is personalized to each patient, precisely targeting their unique cancer cells. Dr. Keith Knutson, a cancer vaccine researcher at Mayo…
(2025-01-25). (VIDEO) Flu, COVID-19, RSV on the rise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a post-holiday surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of people seeking care for acute respiratory illness is at a high level. The latest numbers show that emergency department visits for flu, RSV and COVID-19 are all increasing. RSV, in particular, is very high in many areas, especially among young children. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says the surge is not unexpected….
(2025-01-25). Media Hype Set Up Tren de Aragua to Serve as Trump's New Bogeyman. fair.org 
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(2025-01-25). 'I'm Looking Through the Skulls to Find My Sons': Palestinians Dig Through Gaza's Rubble to Search for Their Missing Loved Ones. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-25). New video shows Hamas leader Sinwar on battlefield in Gaza. newarab.com 
The rare footage was broadcast on Friday during an episode of an investigative programme by Al Jazeera, where the network interviews member of Hamas' armed wing, Al-Qassam Brigades. | The episode was titled "The Flood," in reference to the October 7 operation dubbed "Al-Aqsa Flood" by Hamas. | The Hamas members give details on the gro…
(2025-01-25). (VIDEO) Who should get screened for cervical cancer, and when? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Editor's note: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. When it comes to healthcare screening, different healthcare guideline organizations may have different recommendations. The same is true for cervical cancer screening. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by a persistent infection with high-risk strains of HPV. Routine screening has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths, and regular screenings are essential because early detection makes precancer treatment more effective. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing…
(2025-01-25). Walleye Tank propels Minnesota healthcare entrepreneurs forward. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excitement filled the auditorium at the Walleye Tank: Ice Fishing Edition, held recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Thirteen teams took the stage to present their healthcare innovations to a panel of judges and an audience attending in person and online. Projects ranged from addressing the needs of patients with rare or chronic diseases to improving lives through assistive technology. Each team had two minutes to pitch its innovation, followed by three minutes of…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: MRI for dense breasts ⚪ what to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly half of all women who have had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer have been identified as having dense breasts. This makes it more challenging to detect breast cancer because dense tissue and tumors both appear white on a mammogram. That's one reason why it's recommended to have an additional screening done. But which one? Dr. Richard Sharpe Jr., a Mayo Clinic radiologist, says it's crucial to talk with your healthcare team to find…
(2025-01-25). Yemen's economic, humanitarian situation remains difficult: IMF. newarab.com 
(2025-01-25). Supreme Court Returns Case of Miguel Peralta to Courts in Oaxaca. itsgoingdown.org Update and call for solidarity from Miguel Peralta's support group following a recent ruling from the Supreme Court. On November 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of Mexico made public in very general terms their ruling on the writ of amparo (an extraordinary legal resource in the Mexican legal system) filed in the case of Miguel…
(2025-01-25). Racist Laken Riley Act would lead to anti-immigration crackdown. liberationnews.org
(2025-01-25). Venezuelan President Maduro Assumes a Third Term — Prospects and Problematics. pressenza.com 
The first thing greeting me as I disembarked from my flight in Caracas was a wanted poster for one Edmundo González Urrutia. The reward was $100,000. Not to be outdone, the US had slapped a $25 million bounty on the head of President Maduro and lesser amounts on other Venezuelan leaders. | By Roger D. Harris | Both González and the incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro, claimed that he would be the one to be inaugurated in two days. I had come to accompany the inauguration and for the concurrent antifascist festival. | History repeats itself — first tragedy, farce, and then silliness | From its inception with…
(2025-01-25). Michael Hudson: Trump's tariff threats could destabilize the global economy. geopoliticaleconomy.com Trump's protectionist policies threaten to radically unbalance the balance of payments and exchange rates throughout the world, preventing debtor countries from earning the dollars needed to pay their foreign debts. This makes a financial rupture inevitable.
(2025-01-25). Mexico prepares for influx of deportees. america.cgtn.com 
The administration of Donald Trump says the U.S. president's promise of the "largest massive deportation operation in history" is already underway. Hundreds of suspected undocumented immigrants have been arrested. But that's just the start of a program that could see millions deported to Mexico. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock is at the U.S.-Mexico border with more on how Mexico is working to prepare for them.
(2025-01-25). Venezuela's Interior Minister: Far-Right Opposition Leads Network of Coyotes Taking Migrants to US. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan right-wing leaders are running a criminal organization from the United States to transport migrants from Venezuela to the US, denounced the Venezuelan Minister for Interior Diosdado Cabello. | During a new podcast that he co-hosts with Congresswoman Tania Díaz, Cabello said that these criminal organizations are hidden behind figures such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and are led by far-right politicians Carlos Vecchio, David Smolansky, Julio Borges, Leopoldo López, Juan Guaidó, and Miguel Pizarro. | "It's not that I'm going to leave Venezuela for Darién and go, no, no, if you go to Darién an…
(2025-01-25). Fascist kills one, injures two, before turning gun on self, in Nashville, Tennessee high school shooting. wsws.org On his social media accounts and in a purported manifesto, the fascist shooter repeated the same anti-immigrant "Great Replacement Theory" politics promoted by the Republican Party, and large sections of the financial oligarchy.
(2025-01-25). They earn more money, but some migrant health workers say it's not worth it. independent.co.ug 
Since the pandemic, many major economies like the United Kingdom have tightened restrictions on visas. Migrant health care workers from Zimbabwe struggle as they must live apart from their children and spouses Harare, Zimbabwe | Gamuchirai Masiyiwa Global Press Journal Uganda | When Tanya moved to Ireland for care work in 2022, she was certain of three things: …
(2025-01-25). A Night of Celebration: State Senator Christopher J. Ryan Sworn In During In-District Ceremony. urbancny.com 
Geddes, NY — Over 200 supporters and community leaders gathered on January 3rd, at the Lakeside Fire Department in the Town of Geddes to celebrate the in-district swearing-in of State …
(2025-01-25). Confirmada nómina para nacional absoluto de ajedrez. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Todos los principales jugadores del momento en Cuba aparecen entre los confirmados para el Campeonato Nacional Absoluto de Ajedrez, que acogerá Ciego de àÅvila del 3 al 15 de febrero próximo.
(2025-01-25). Rubio vs. Grenell: Two Different Approaches to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jan 24, 2025 | The new US administration is still calibrating its foreign policy approach towards Venezuela. At least, that is the impression that has been settled upon this week. | Since Donald Trump announced that Richard Grenell was going to be the "presidential envoy for special missions" last December, little has been discussed about the nature of his work in, This is due…
(2025-01-25). Justin Trudeau: Most Slavish, Superficial, Hypocritical, Pro-U.S. Prime Minister Ever. orinocotribune.com By Arnold August — Jan 21, 2025 | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decade as the leader of the Liberal Party has come to an abrupt and embarrassing halt. His term as PM is marked with unabashed servitude to U.S. interests, bigotry, and frat boy antics. While his time in office has finally come to an end, it is unlikely that the next to hold the seat will be a true political departure from what the nation has already seen. | During Justin Trudeau's decade in power, he has proven to be the most slavish Prime Minister as an instrument of the U.S. in Canada's history, especially since the beginning of th…
(2025-01-25). Conference for world balance in Cuba announced in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) A column in the newspaper La Hora de Guatemala informed about the 6th International Conference for World Balance, scheduled from January 28 to 3 in Cuba.
(2025-01-25). Accusation against four former police directors stood out in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The accusation of the Federal Police (PF) against four former public order directors, of Highways (PRF), for alleged interference in the 2022 elections, stood out in Brazil in the week ending today.
(2025-01-25). Cubasol opens doors to more projects at Fitur Madrid. plenglish.com Madrid, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The International Tourism Fair (Fitur) is about to close its doors this Sunday, leaving hopeful feelings for the Cubasol group and its numerous projects.
(2025-01-25). DRC: North Kivu Hospital overwhelmed by increasing number of wounded. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The CBCA hospital in Ndosho is today overwhelmed by the increase of people wounded by bullets or shrapnel who arrive every day at this institution in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2025-01-25). French association promotes projects to support Cuba. plenglish.com In a conversation with Prensa Latina, the president of the organization that celebrates this year three decades of work in favor of Cuba, Víctor Fernández, said that the campaigns for the shipment of powdered milk, intended primarily for children and with two containers already dispatched, as well as spare parts to support the electrical energy system, continue. | We are now entering a second phase, consisting of a joint effort with associations from other countries, in line with what was agreed in this capital last November, during the XIX European Continental Meeting of Solidarity, he said. | According to Ferná…
(2025-01-25). India and Indonesia strengthen cooperation with five agreements. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) India and Indonesia signed five agreements today in connection with the visit here of President Prabowo Subianto, guest of honor at tomorrow's Republic Day celebrations.
(2025-01-25). US urged to respond to US intentions regarding Panama Canal. plenglish.com Panama City, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) Analysts and social organizations today called on the government to take concrete action in response to threats by US President Donald Trump to retake control of the Panama Canal.
(2025-01-25). Cuba hosts ceramics exhibition on Chinese Lunar New Year. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based National Museum of Decorative Arts inaugurated the exhibition of Chinese porcelain "Between Myth and Art" on Friday, in the advent of the Lunar New Year.
(2025-01-25). Ejercicio Bastión 2024 permite fortalecer la capacidad defensiva de la Región Militar Granma (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La capacidad defensiva de la Región Militar Granma quedó fortalecida con el Ejercicio Estratégico Bastión 2024.
(2025-01-25). No corren peligro los estudiantes intoxicados en Matanzas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Sin peligro para la vida se encontraban, al cierre de esta información, los estudiantes ingresados con signos de intoxicación, en el Hospital Pediátrico Eliseo Noel Caamaño, de la ciudad de Matanzas.
(2025-01-25). Canciller cubano felicita a mujeres diplomáticas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, felicitó a las diplomáticas, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la Mujer en el Multilateralismo.
(2025-01-25). Asociación francesa impulsa proyectos de apoyo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) La asociación Cuba Coopération France (CubaCoop) resaltó hoy el avance de proyectos de acompañamiento socioeconómico, con iniciativas en curso valoradas en 100 mil euros.
(2025-01-25). Cuba y Sudáfrica, una amistad duradera. radiohc.cu Se acerca el mes de febrero y los cubanos esperan con ansias la Feria Internacional del Libro de la Habana, que en su trigésimo tercera edición estará dedicada a Sudáfrica, un buen motivo para referirnos a los entrañables lazos de hermandad existentes entre los dos países.
(2025-01-25). Primer revés de Cuba en Serie de las Américas de béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Los Leñadores de Las Tunas debutaron este viernes con derrota de 5-1 ante la anfitriona selección nacional de Nicaragua en la I Serie de Beisbol de las Américas 2025, en partido que acogió el Estadio Nacional Soberanía, de Managua.
(2025-01-25). La Colmenita tributa a grupo cubano Irakere como parte del Jazz Plaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Las novedades de esta 40 edición del Jazz Plaza incluyen hoy el espectáculo Ricitos Valdés y los Tres Ositos en el bosque de Irakere, un tributo a la agrupación cubana de jazz que revolucionó el panorama sonoro latinoamericano.
(2025-01-25). José Martí, el héroe cubano desde lo más humano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Cuando celebramos este mes el 172 aniversario del natalicio del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, el habitual espacio Sábado del libro, en esta capital, presenta hoy un ejemplar que le rinde homenaje al hombre más común.
(2025-01-25). Más de 40 mil desplazados por violencia en noreste de Colombia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) El número de desplazados por la violencia que sacude a la región del Catatumbo, en el noreste de Colombia, se mantiene en ascenso, y ya son más de 40 mil las personas víctimas del éxodo, según estiman fuentes oficiales.
(2025-01-25). Putin: Donald Trump no aplicará sanciones a Rusia para afectar su economía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, catalogó hoy como poco probable que su homólogo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, imponga nuevas sanciones, las cuales podrían provocar un impacto negativo contra la economía norteamericana.
(2025-01-25). Grupos políticos de Colombia rechazan agresiones de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) El Partido Comunista y la Juventud Comunista Colombiana se sumaron hoy al rechazo que genera la decisión del gobierno de Estados Unidos de incluir otra vez a Cuba dentro de la lista de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2025-01-25). Concluye Ricardo Cabrisas visita de trabajo a España. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) El viceprimer ministro del Gobierno de Cuba, Ricardo Cabrisas, concluyó hoy una visita de tres días a España, en la que sostuvo provechosos intercambios en distintos ámbitos.
(2025-01-25). Destacan en Argentina ejemplo de la Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) La Revolución cubana sigue siendo hoy el faro que nos ilumina en la lucha por un mundo mejor, aseveró el presidente de la Casa de Amistad entre Argentina y Cuba, en Buenos Aires, Rubén Zaccaro.
(2025-01-25). Inusual visita en Haití. radiohc.cu Haití, sumido en una desconcertante rivalidad de bandas armadas, debió frenar el flujo de invitados extranjeros, aunque recibió recientemente una visita desacostumbrada, la del presidente colombiano, Gustavo Petro.
(2025-01-25). Rodilla en tierra, solo para combatir. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Sin bajar la temperatura, el Bastión 2024 pone en manos seguras, hoy sábado, las llaves de una jornada no menos estratégica y cada vez más necesaria: el Día Nacional de la Defensa.
(2025-01-25). Viceprimera ministra cubana se interesa por el fútbol nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) Inés María Chapman Waugh, viceprimera ministra de la República de Cuba, se interesó este viernes por la actualidad y las principales proyecciones del fútbol en la Isla.
(2025-01-25). Sinner defenderá título de Abierto de Australia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 ene (RHC) El italiano Jannik Sinner derrotó hoy por 7-6 (7/2), 6-2 y 6-2 al estadounidense Ben Shelton en las semifinales del Abierto de tenis de Australia y defenderá el título de la justa transoceánica.
(2025-01-25). From Z to X: How Russian Information Warfare Primed the World for Trump and Musk. bylinetimes.com 
Stay ahead of the curve and support independent investigative journalism | Digital Barbecues: | The invitation came out of the blue: "His Excellency Ambassador of the Russian Federation requests the pleasure of the company of Mr Peter Jukes at a Digital BBQ." | Back in December 2015, I had no idea why Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko was inviting me to talk about "social media vs mainstream media" at his sumptuous residence in Kensington Palace Gardens, except that it would ha…
(2025-01-25). Transcript of News X round table discussion of Ukraine-Russia war. gilbertdoctorow.com Note: pay attentlon to the reasoning, arguments of my three fellow panelists. OK, one is a die-hard Zelensky regime supporter, but the Americans! Wow, folks who never pick up a mainstream newspaper to see how the war is really going, let alone look to alternative media. They are living in…
(2025-01-25). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-25). The Life and Public Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. scheerpost.com By Edward Curtin / Book Excerpt In light of the news that President Trump has signed an executive order for a "plan" (as if one were needed) for the release of the JFK assassination files (as well as the MLK, Jr. and RFK files), the following article, that will appear in my upcoming book from …
(2025-01-25). Australian unions shut down industrial action by Sydney rail workers, propose sell-out "counter offer" wsws.org What played out on Wednesday was a replay of December 24, right down to the Rail, Tram and Bus Union bureaucracy absurdly claiming "victory" when their strike liquidation promise led the government to drop its case.
(2025-01-25). Jailed Comoros opposition leader on hunger strike. newarab.com 
A 2019 Comoros presidential runner is on the fifth day of a Supporters of Achmet Said Mohamed say the 48-year-old academic was picked up days before the 14 January 2024 presidential election. He had wanted to contest, but the courts rejected his candidacy.
(2025-01-25). The Pirate Stream: Dialectical Dissidents — Episode 27. thelastamericanvagabond.com Join us on today's episode of The Pirate Stream — Dialectical Dissidents. Pirate Stream Media is a new platform of dedicated content creators focused on circumventing the tightly controlled, manipulated, and outright censored media space of today (both corporate and independent media) with a commitment to objectivity, integrity, and a stark awareness of the two
(2025-01-25). The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups. truthout.org The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. For many Asian Americans, it's around 84 — on par with life expectancies in Japan and Switzerland. Americans' health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of… |
(2025-01-25). Trump Laid Groundwork for "Muslim Ban 2.0." Here's How Organizers Are Bracing. truthout.org In the early hours of New Year's Day, an individual in New Orleans killed 15 people and wounded dozens of others on the city's famed Bourbon Street. When reports emerged that the alleged attacker was a Muslim American by the name of Shamsud-Din Jabbar, then President-elect Donald Trump quickly turned the tragedy into fodder for his Islamophobic, racist and xenophobic rhetoric. In the days after… |
(2025-01-25). New Research Links Wildfire Retardants to Dangerous Heavy Metal Pollution. truthout.org Wildfire retardants, the hot-pink mix of water and chemicals sprayed from airplanes by the U.S Forest service to combat wildfires, are under scrutiny after a recent study found they're a serious source of heavy metal pollution in the U.S. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Southern California and published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters… |
(2025-01-25). Trump Attacks Abortion, Fortifying Hyde Amendment and Reviving "Global Gag Rule" truthout.org President Donald Trump has directed his administration to block global aid recipients from telling patients about abortion — a move that could weaken reproductive health care worldwide. The move, announced in a presidential memorandum Friday, revives a policy known as the "global gag rule" that Trump and many other Republican presidents have implemented. Already, contractors that receive U.S. |
(2025-01-25). Los Angeles Fires Underscore Activists' Call: Make Polluters Pay for Disasters. truthout.org
(2025-01-25). The thesis of Squid Game 2: Capitalism is a hell of our own making. wsws.org Three years after the "survival drama" phenomenon attracted millions of viewers' attention worldwide, Squid Game's second season struggles to build on the series' cracked foundation.
(2025-01-25). Australia: Senior mental health care nurse denounces NSW Labor government attacks on mental health care. wsws.org "For the psychiatrists to resign atomises and disempowers them. They should join with mental health care nurses, psychologists and social workers to collectively fight against what the government is doing."
(2025-01-25). US quits the World Health Organization and sabotages international public health. wsws.org The ending of the commitment to the World Health Organization by the United States poses as an existential threat to the well-being of the international working class.
(2025-01-25). On Biden's posthumous pardon of Marcus Garvey, the "patron saint" of black separatism. wsws.org The widespread favorable media response to the pardon speaks to the enduring usefulness of Garvey's brand of identity politics to the powers that be.
(2025-01-25). Sudanese journalist Yahya Hamad Fadlallah dies after army arrest. alaraby.co.uk
(2025-01-25). World Leaders Remain Committed to Paris Climate Agreement Despite Trump's Withdrawal. pressenza.com On the second day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, European leaders spoke out against President By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes | The first day of Trump's second term on Monday included a rash of executive orders, w…
(2025-01-25). Our Ability to Think in Terms of Numbers Is Universal and Independent From Language. pressenza.com Most people learn to count and do basic arithmetic at a young age and don't give these skills a second thought. But numerosity or numeracy, the ability to think about and use numbers, is more than a basic skill: It is what underlies the human power of abstraction, metaphor, symbolism, and the essence of thought. | The connection of numerosity to language and culture is a fascinating topic. Scientific research has shown that even cultures that only use numbers up to 2 or 3
(2025-01-25). Art Camp Art Gallery Presents a Father and Daughter Art Exhibit. pressenza.com 
Ian Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Beyond Replication- The Birth of Composition | & | Jade Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Reflections in Motion- An Exploration of Memory, Identity and Water | January 25, 2025. An exhibit, featuring the art of a father and a young daughter, two solo exhibitions had it's opening night in the Art Camp Gallery, in Greenbelt 5 Makati. Guests and art lovers were able to view the art of the two artists on display, to interchange and speak to the two artists about their creations. | Here are some images of the Exhibit Opening Night. A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the exhibit which will…
(2025-01-25). World Humanist Forum, of a permanent character. Words by Antonio Carvallo. pressenza.com We publish here the words with which Antonio Carvallo introduced today's virtual assembly of the World Humanist Forum: | "The Forum is an ambit of exchange and discussion among humanists and likeminded people around the world to study and develop positions on the global problems affecting us all today. Attending to the structural relationships among the phenomena of science, politics, art and religion. | This work requires freedom of consciousness and freedom from ideological prejudice. To build a body of knowledge, and understanding of the global culture and main issues of our time, and their possible approaches…
(2025-01-25). Roz Savage reveals the true reasons for putting forward the Climate and Nature Bill. expose-news.com Yesterday, the Climate and Nature Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill was introduced by Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage on 16 October 2024 and had its …
(2025-01-25). DeWitt Town Hall to Address Good Cause Eviction Legislation: A Must-Attend Event for Residents. urbancny.com 
DeWitt, NY — The Town of DeWitt invites residents to an important Town Hall meeting to discuss the implications of "Good Cause Eviction" legislation. Scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025, …
(2025-01-25). News Corp lies to Australian Parliament in lobbying putsch to change media laws. asiapacificreport.nz 
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has misled the Australian Parliament and is liable to prosecution — not that government will lift a finger to enforce the law, reports Michael West Media. SPECIAL REPORT: By Michael West Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has misled the Australian Parliament. In a submission to the Senate, the company claimed, "Foxtel also…
(2025-01-25). Miscellaneous latest developments on the coming Trump-Putin summit. gilbertdoctorow.com Vladimir Putin's public response to the peculiarly Trumpian combination of insults, threats and warm invitation to a meeting directed at him in the past several days by the 47th president of the United States made headline news yesterday and was commented upon favorably but not necessarily with discernment by several of my peers in alternative …
(2025-01-25). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). California Battery Storage: Continuing Fire Problems. wattsupwiththat.com California is leading the nation in battery energy storage. No current figures are available, as the sector is growing so fast it is difficult to keep up. At the end of November 2023, according to the Energy Information Administration, California had 7.302 GW of battery storage, followed by Texas at 3.167 GW. No other state had 1 GW of battery storage. BloombergNEF reported that California saw 8,171-MW of storage from 2021 through 2023. | That makes California a test bed for battery storage, including increasing information about fires. Lithium-ion batteries are well-known for catching on fire and utility-scale f…
(2025-01-25). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Hegseth confirmed: This is where we find out his true mettle. responsiblestatecraft.org 
After weeks of acrimony and consternation over his personal indiscretions, Pete Hegseth
(2025-01-25). Are young men drifting to the far-right? leftfootforward.org 
It's been a bleak week for politics, with the inauguration of a second Trump presidency commanding the spotlight. Hard-right politicians from Europe, including some from Britain, gathered in Washington, flashing MAGA caps and silly grins. Meanwhile, images of tech billionaires Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk, strategically placed ahead of Trump's own cabinet at the event, was a grim reminder of the growing power of oligarchs. For a disillusioned young man, grappling with economic stagnation and political apathy, Trump's return may seem like an empowering vision. | But is this part of a broader trend…
(2025-01-25). Inside the Rise and Fall of Hester Street. nextcity.org
(2025-01-25). As extreme weather batters communities, New York climate activists show a powerful path forward. wagingnonviolence.org
(2025-01-25). Bernie Sanders SHOCKS Jon Stewart! youtu.be
(2025-01-25). After handing non-doms millions, Labour decides to hammer the poor again, freezes housing benefit. skwawkbox.org 
More arrogant and shameless than the blue Tories Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced this week, at the 'World Economic Forum' in the billionaires' playground of Davos, that she will 'soften' planned tax changes to force 'non-doms' — hugely wealthy people who live here but register to pay tax in a different country — to pay UK …
(2025-01-25). The Dangerous Depravity of Tom Homan. progressive.org Trump's "border czar" has spent the past several years promoting racist conspiracy theories and associating with white nationalists. His mass deportation agenda is one of the Administration's top priorities.
(2025-01-25). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-25). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-25). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-25). US: Gulf of Mexico 'officially' named Gulf of America on Trump order. presstv.ir The Trump administration's Interior Department says it has "officially" changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and the Alaskan peak Denali to Mount McKinley.
(2025-01-25). Colonialist's monument toppled in Melbourne ahead of Australia Day. presstv.ir Protesters in Australia have toppled a monument honoring a 19th-century colonialist.
(2025-01-25). EU military chief wants European troops in Greenland after US. presstv.ir The EU's military chief says stationing European troops in Greenland would make sense.
(2025-01-25). Enough promises — Dialogue with Richard and Arsen at Jerusalem Post. salaficentre.com 
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(2025-01-25). Thinking outside the box: Uncovering a novel approach to brainwave monitoring. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers can more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a treatment for Parkinson's disease and tremor.
(2025-01-25). (VIDEO) Improving cervical cancer screening with HPV self-collection tests. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Cervical cancer is almost always caused by persistent high-risk HPV, particularly HPV 16 and HPV 18, which account for about 70% of cases. Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic family physician specializing in cervical cancer prevention, says screening for HPV is important, but there are barriers for some patients to screening tests that require a speculum exam — and that leads to lower screening rates in those populations. A new option will be offered soon to help with…
(2025-01-25). 3D models of uveal melanoma offer hope for improved treatments. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have developed organoid models to study uveal melanoma, one of the most common types of eye cancer in adults. Their goal is to use these models to better understand how this disease works and develop treatments for unmet patient needs.
(2025-01-25). Tomorrow's Cure: How Hollywood technology is transforming medical education. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hollywood's cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing medical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. Through immersive digital scenarios, medical students are refining their skills and gaining hands-on experience for real-world challenges. Discover how this innovative technology is transforming medical education in a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. Featured experts on the podcast episode include Matthew Hoerth, M.D., medical director of the Multidisciplinary Simulation Center at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Dan Munnerley, executive…
(2025-01-25). Don't miss a quiet symptom of concussion. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Dizziness, headaches, confusion, fatigue, blurry vision and sensitivity to light are among the most common symptoms of a concussion. Once these symptoms have subsided and patients begin to resume their regular activities, they also may experience often-overlooked, underlying effects of concussion — persistent ringing in their ears, sensitivity to noise and hearing difficulties. A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact to the head. It can change brain cells, including those associated with…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: How environmental exposures affect your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm hearing more about the exposome and the role of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I'm worried about the future when I read about studies that show microplastics and chemicals accumulating in our environment. ANSWER: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the exposome as the measure of all environmental exposures, from prenatal stages through a person's lifetime, and how those exposures interact with…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: New rule for 'healthy' food labels. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What makes a food healthy? For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is updating its claim on what food products can use the word "healthy" on their labels. And both the foods being taken off the list and the new foods now approved to use that claim might surprise you. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/IJWsKzsW9z0 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A lot of people resolve to exercise more in the new year. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task. Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2025-01-25). Skin disease patients show response to targeted treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. They described their findings in a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation that described their first-in-human, phase 2 clinical trial. The researchers identified unique molecular and cellular changes in the skin with lichen planus, particularly an overactive immune response involving specific…
(2025-01-25). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Leg pain? It may be your arteries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The leg pain goes away when I rest. Because I have a history of high blood pressure, I went to see my primary care physician and was diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. What is this condition, and what treatments are available? Will I need surgery? ANSWER: Peripheral…
(2025-01-25). 8 common health conditions midlife women face. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images A study published in Menopause provides a comprehensive overview of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice among women in the U.S. Upper Midwest during their critical midlife transition. Overall, eight conditions increased by 45% or more between the ages of 40 and 59, and several conditions were more common in Black women and women living in more socioeconomically deprived neighborhoods. Jennifer St. Sauver, Ph.D. Jennifer St. Sauver, Ph.D., the study's first…
(2025-01-25). Tunisian waters offers hope for vulnerable sea turtles. newarab.com 
On a barge hundreds of metres off the Kerkennah Islands in southern Tunisia, a group of students watch intently as Besma, a recovering sea turtle, shuffles towards the water and dives in. | The barge, used to treat injured loggerhead turtles, is the first floating rehabilitation centre for the species in the Mediterranean, its organisers say. | Harbouring netted enclosures underwater, allows the threatened species to receive care in saltwater, its natural habitat. | "It is important that the sea turtles recover in their natural environment," said Hamed Mallat, a marine biologist who heads the UN-funded project…
(2025-01-25). Egypt and Eni-Total consortium to sign deal on natural gas. newarab.com 
Cypriot Energy Minister George Papanastasiou described the agreement as "most significant" because it allows the consortium to sort out all the technical details on how to get the gas from the Cronos gas deposit to Egyptian processing plant…
(2025-01-25). Iran arrests two young women for dancing in cemetery. newarab.com 
"Not long ago, two people, in the cemetery of martyrs in Tehran, disregarding the sacred site, recorded a video clip with inappropriate clothing and movements that were outside of custom and Sharia" Islamic law, a p…
(2025-01-25). US lawmakers find UAE provides weapons to Sudan RSF. newarab.com 
Two US lawmakers will keep trying to block arms sales to the A UAE official denied this. | The Sudanese army and the RSF together led a coup in 2021 removing Sudan's civilian leadership, but fell out less than two years later over plans to integrate their forces.
(2025-01-25). Dutch parliament passes motion to protect ICC from US sanctions. newarab.com 
The The motion, which passed on Thursday, called on the Netherlands' government to take national measures and work with the
(2025-01-25). WHO reviewing 'priorities' ahead of US exit. newarab.com 
The agency was "freezing recruitment, except in the most critical areas", and was dramatically cutting back on travel expenditures, the organisation's chief
(2025-01-25). Court charges 3 officials for causing shs1.5bn loss. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti Corruption Court in Kampala has charged two officials from Kaliro District and an official from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development with causing a 1.5 billion shillings financial loss to the Government of Uganda. They are, Rebecca Kwagala, the Principal Human Resource Officer, and Godfrey …
(2025-01-25). Liverpool to face Ipswich, Chelsea to test Man City's leaky defense. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool has the chance to add further pressure at the top of the Premier League on Saturday as its nearest chasers face tricky away games. Arne Slot's side plays at home to Ipswich Town, who will travel to Anfield chastened in the wake of last weekend's 6-0 hammering at home …
(2025-01-25). Museveni commissions renovation of Kimaka Airfield. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has commissioned the refurbishment of Kimaka Airfield. Despite its strategic location, Jinja Airfield has been underutilised over the years. This has been attributed to its current state with a 1.8km by 30m murram runway, which cannot support landing for some aircraft. However, it has recently been used as …
(2025-01-25). Pader proposes 5-year strategy to combat stray animals. independent.co.ug 
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Pader District have proposed a five-year strategy to address the growing issue of stray animals, which are destroying crops and worsening hunger in the region. The district agricultural officer, Seydou Adolatona Opoka, emphasized the urgency of the situation during a recent briefing. "Due to a poor mindset …
(2025-01-25). A UK energy company received $762M in 'green loans' despite years of pollution violations in the South. grist.org 
Drax, the British owner of wood pellet plants The energy company ships out wood pellets made in North America for other countries to use as a…
(2025-01-25). Davos 2025: Milei slams Starmer's woke policy of jailing citizens for exposing Muslim rape gangs and Trump declares "America is back" expose-news.com Argentina's President Javier Milei addressed the World Economic Forum in 2024 and 2025, criticising global elites and their policies, and warning that the Western world is in danger due to abandoning freedom …
(2025-01-25). "Aferrado" a la sismología. cubadebate.cu Jefe del Servicio Sismológico Nacional desde hace 10 años, el doctor en Ciencias de la Tierra Enrique Diego Arango Arias no logra desprenderse de la inmensa responsabilidad que recae sobre él. Para Arango Arias, enfatizar en el estricto cumplimiento de las normas de construcciones sismorresistentes NC 46: 2017, resulta vital en la reducción de la vulnerabilidad sísmica.
(2025-01-25). Encuentra la copa diferente en menos de cinco segundos. cubadebate.cu En el universo digital de hoy, los acertijos visuales están arrasando como una tendencia que mezcla entretenimiento y desafío mental. Entre estos retos, el de la "copa diferente" se ha convertido en uno de los favoritos de los usuarios.
(2025-01-25). Equipo cubano cae ante selección de Nicaragua en I Serie de Beisbol de las Américas. cubadebate.cu Con derrota de 1×5 debutó este viernes Leñadores de Las Tunas ante la anfitriona selección nacional de Nicaragua en la I Serie de Beisbol de las Américas, en partido que acogió el Estadio Nacional Soberanía, de Managua. Los Leñadores tuneros se enfrentarán este sábado al cuadro panameño, y contarán con el derecho Raymond Figueredo como abridor.
(2025-01-25). Estos son los dos países a los que Estados Unidos no ha cortado la ayuda militar. cubadebate.cu El secretario de Estado estadounidense Marco Rubio emitió una orden de "suspensión" para toda la ayuda exterior existente y puso en pausa la nueva asistencia. Sin embargo, se han emitido exenciones para la financiación de los programas alimentarios de emergencia, así como para la financiación militar extranjera a dos países.
(2025-01-25). Havana Club Cocktail Maestros: Certamen de bartenders que celebra la tradición y cubanía. cubadebate.cu Comunidad y espíritu de equipo, educación comprometida, maestría en coctelería e inmersión cultural son los ejes principales del Havana Club Cocktail Maestros, certamen que reúne en la capital de todos los cubanos a los mejores bartenders del mundo y que la víspera lanzó su convocatoria para su segunda edición.
(2025-01-25). Preside Díaz-Canel acto por el Día Nacional de la Defensa. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, encabezó este sábado el acto por el Día Nacional de la Defensa, que estuvo precedido por el ejercicio militar Bastión 2024. En la actividad de masas, efectuada en el capitalino municipio Playa, representantes organizaciones estudiantiles y juveniles reafirmaron su compromiso con la defensa del país ante amenazas externas.
(2025-01-25). øPor qué el Golfo de México lleva ese nombre? cubadebate.cu El nombre "Golfo de México" tiene su origen en la época de la colonización europea, específicamente con los exploradores españoles. Durante el siglo XVI, cuando los europeos comenzaron a explorar y mapear las costas de América, el golfo fue reconocido como una gran extensión de agua entre las tierras que rodean la actual América del Norte, Central y el Caribe.
(2025-01-25). Museo Casa de la Obra Pía: Entre el arte y la comunidad. cubadebate.cu En una de las calles más antiguas de La Habana está el Museo Casa de la Obra Pía. Fundado el 16 de noviembre de 1983 por el doctor Eusebio Leal Spengler, este museo no es solo un espacio para la conservación del arte, sino que también actúa como un centro comunitario que promueve la inclusión y la creatividad.
(2025-01-25). De alta todos los estudiantes afectados por el escape de gas en Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Fueron dados de alta todos los estudiantes afectados por el escape de gas en el Instituto Preuniversitario José Luis Dubrocq, de Matanzas, informó en su perfil de Facebook el periodista Pedro Rizo Martínez, de TV Yumurí. En total ascendieron a 35 los pacientes atendidos este viernes en el Hospital Pediátrico Eliseo Noel Caamaño, de la provincia.
(2025-01-25). Rusia registró los tres puntos más fríos del planeta, con alrededor de -50 ∞C de temperatura. cubadebate.cu La temperatura más baja del aire en todo el planeta se registró en la República rusa de Sajá el pasado jueves, en la estación meteorológica de Sujana. De acuerdo con el Centro Hidrometeorológico ruso, la zona presentó una helada de -55,9 ∞C. Las siguientes dos posiciones de las temperaturas más frías del mundo también se registraron en Rusia.