indiatoday.in (2026-01-04). Maduro captured in bold US Op. Can Washington legally arrest a sitting President of Venezuela? Nicolas Maduro is in US custody after a surprise American operation that Washington says was about law enforcement, not regime change. Legal experts, lawmakers and allies are now questioning whether the capture crossed red lines in international law.
(2026-01-04). Trump delays Gaza 'Peace Council' amid Maduro abduction. newarab.com 
The newspaper reported on Sunday, citing senior political officials, that the delay came after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and their transfer to New York. | Despite…
(2026-01-04). Israel launches deadly strikes in Gaza in new ceasefire violations. aljazeera.com The Israeli military continues to demolish structures in northern Gaza while also blocking the entry of aid.
saharareporters.com (2026-01-04). World Council Of Churches Calls For Sanctions, Arms Embargo On Israel Over Gaza War
The World Council of Churches has urged the European Union to impose sanctions and enforce an arms embargo on Israel, citing what it described as a war of genocide in Gaza and ongoing violations against Palestinians in the West Bank.
indiatoday.in (2026-01-04). Maduro, wife dragged from bedroom during US raid at Venezuela military base The capture of Maduro sent shockwaves across the region. Colombia moved troops to its border in anticipation of a possible refugee influx. Argentina's president welcomed the operation, while Brazil, Cuba and Russia condemned it.
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/3: Shadows of Gaza: Stories I Let Die. indybay.org 2005 Wharf Road | Capitola, CA 95010…
(2026-01-04). Judge who blocked Trump Gaza deportations to oversee Maduro case. newarab.com 
A US federal judge who previously blocked attempts by the Judge Alvin Hellerstein, 92, halted efforts last September to remove protesters who had demonstrated against Israel's war on Gaza, ruling that the proposed deportations were unlawful. | Earli…
(2026-01-04). Thursday 1/8: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-04). Netanyahu, Trump tout 'historic' summit, demand Hamas disarm | Iran | Venezuela. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described a historic New Year's Eve summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting strengthened personal and strategic ties between Israel and the United States. Netanyahu said Trump was firm that Hamas must disarm as a core condition of his 20-point Gaza plan. The leaders also agreed on a zero-enrichment stance on Iran, backing the Iranian people's struggle amid growing unrest. Netanyahu expressed full support for the U.S. operation in Venezuela and praised American forces, while also outlining Israeli domestic security efforts in the Negev.
(2026-01-04). For some Gazan women, beauty has become a link to their old selves. haaretz.com As women across the Strip focus on daily survival, they are increasingly returning to their old beauty rituals to rediscover a fragile sense of normalcy…
(2026-01-04). Israel kills at least 232 fisherman in Gaza since start of war. newarab.com 
Despite the ceasefire in place since October, Israeli forces on Sunday targeted fishermen in the sea off Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. | According to The New Arab's sister publication, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Israeli gunboat…
(2026-01-04). Gaza: 3 Palestinians killed in latest Israeli ceasefire breach. newarab.com 
Three Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed by Israeli fire in various areas across the Gaza Strip on Sunday morning, in the Israeli army's latest violation of the ceasefire. | 15-year-old Alaa al-Din Muhammad Zuhair Asraf was killed by Israeli fire in the Jorat al-Lut area, south of Abdulrahman Abdel-Hadi Al-Qann, a 32-year-old
(2026-01-04). Int'l aid groups grapple with impact of Israel's ban in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-04). playground: how U.S. intervention in Venezuela and Iran is shaping a new world order. haaretz.com The American president has upended…
(2026-01-04). US releases first picture of captured Maduro after landing in New York; seen handcuffed, to face charges. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A new video has appeared showing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro being led by US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officers inside the agency's New York headquarters on Saturday. | Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were caught during a surprise early-morning operation by US special forces in Caracas, Venezuela's capital. Reports say the couple was asleep at their home inside the high-security Ft Tiuna military complex when the raid happened. | pic.twitter.com/34iIsFUDdG— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) (2026-01-04). Washington's mask slips over the seizure of Venezuela's president. ecns.cn The forcible removal of Venezuela's elected president Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, followed by Maduro's transfer across borders to face what is presented as a judicial process, is, in the 21st century, a tragedy for humanity and a grotesque parody of the international order. Whatever the charges, whatever the justifications offered, such an act signals a readiness to abandon all restraint.
(2026-01-04). They Kidnapped Maduro Because The World Is Ruled By Unaccountable Tyrants. dissidentvoice.org Well, Trump finally did it. US special forces attacked Venezuela and abducted President Maduro from Caracas, reportedly killing at least 40 people in the process. And now that it's all over, the White House is getting a lot more honest about the real motives behind its actions. After all those months of babbling about fentanyl and "narcoterrorism" and freedom …
(2026-01-04). US Begins the Installation of an "Oil-garchy" in Venezuela. indybay.org Venezuelan President Maduro's kidnapping by the US military in Caracas brought anti-war activists out in protest at the White House to challenge the illegal act of war.
(2026-01-04). Venezuelans Say They Will Continue to Resist in the Face of Trump's Aggression. truthout.org Amy Goodman and Juan González host breaking news coverage on U.S. forces attacking Venezuela and seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. We speak to Venezuelan reporter Andreína Chávez in Caracas, as well as professors Miguel Tinker Salas and Alejandro Velasco. This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I'… |
(2026-01-04). Here's how the US imposed regime change overnight in Venezuela. aljazeera.com The US bombed Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Here's how regime change unfolded overnight.
(2026-01-04). Maduro in New York jail; Trump 'designating people' to be in charge of Venezuela. geo.tv 
A still image shows Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro being walked in custody down a hallway at the offices of the US Drug Enforcement Administration in New York City, US, January 3, 2026. — ReutersUS to run Venezuela until 'safe, proper, judicious transition': …
(2026-01-04). China Reacts to Venezuelan President's Arrest. moderndiplomacy.eu The American provocation against China came in the form of announcing the arrest of Venezuelan President "Nicolás Maduro" and his wife, less than 10 hours after Maduro met with Chinese President Xi Jinping's envoy in Venezuela. This timing was perhaps deliberate, as the US chose to announce the removal of Maduro's regime and send a …
(2026-01-04). Venezuela's Revolution Remains Intact—International and Domestic Demonstrations Demand Return of Abducted President. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( State institutions reaffirm Constitutional ord…
(2026-01-04). U.S. faces domestic criticism over military operation in Venezuela. ecns.cn Democratic lawmakers have led much of the criticism, focusing on constitutional concerns and possible resource-driven motives. Senator Tim Kaine called it "an unauthorized military attack on Venezuela" that bypasses Congress, saying that he will force a Senate vote next week on a resolution to constrain the president's war powers. "President Trump's unauthorized military attack on Venezuela to arrest Maduro — however terrible he is — is a sickening return to a day when the United States asserted the right to dominate the internal political affairs of all nations in the Western Hemisphere," Kaine said.
(2026-01-04). US story behind Maduro's arrest — and the doubts surrounding it. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The US has given a full report on the operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. It includes information about intelligence work that lasted for months and ended in a quick military raid near Caracas. The news led to strong criticism from the Venezuelan government and responses from countries around the world. | As tensions between the US and Venezuela rose, US officials say that intelligence agencies began closely watching Maduro in August, tracking his moves, his bodyguards, and the many places he lived. The goal of the monitoring phase was to map out…
(2026-01-04). Iran is not Venezuela: Play with fire, get burned. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — After the U.S. military strikes inside Venezuela early Saturday and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump appears convinced he can replay the same scenario in Iran.
(2026-01-04). Protests Throughout as U.S. Attacks Venezuela to Grab Oil. indybay.org Blatant criminality characterized by NY Times as "some in Washington are concerned."
johnmenadue.com (2026-01-04). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending the genocide now
Under Trump, as under former president Joe Biden, the US has served as Israel's partner in mass murder, annexation, starvation and the escalating torment of millions of Palestinians. The genocide can, and will, stop if Trump wills it. So far he has not. | | Israel is committing genocide – everyone knows it, even its staunchest defenders.
(2026-01-04). Chinese foreign ministry demands immediate release of Maduro. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — China has called on the United States to ensure the personal safety of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and to immediately release them.
(2026-01-04). Venezuela court taps VP Rodríguez as acting president after Maduro detained. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of acting president on Saturday after President Nicolás Maduro was detained in a U.S. military operation. The Constitutional Chamber said the move is intended to ensure administrative continuity, the functioning of government, and the defense of national sovereignty. The court added it will further deliberate to determine the legal framework governing the president's forced absence.
(2026-01-04). Spain in mass drives in support of Venezuela. plenglish.com Madrid, January 4 (Prensa Latina) Spain paused its usual activities amidst holidays and a cold snap to mobilize for Venezuela in rejection of US intervention and the imprisonment of Nicolas Maduro. Although there were some demonstrations last night in Bilbao, Zaragoza, Navarre, and Valencia, a large gathering took place this Sunday near the US Embassy in Madrid.
(2026-01-04). Like with Iran, Trump launched a attack on Venezuela. haaretz.com The Saturday attack echoes a familiar pattern, especially for Israelis. The U.S. attack on the Iranian nuclear plant Fordow didn't involve the physical occupation of territory, and Trump's base won't accuse him of dragging the U.S. into another war…
(2026-01-04). Nicolas Maduro's blue sweater for sale. Here's how much it costs. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has taken the internet by storm since Saturday morning after he was captured by U.S. special forces, known as American Delta Force soldiers, as announced by President Donald Trump on Truth Social.For hours, the fate of Maduro was unknown until President Trump shared the first photo of the leftist president seen handcuffed, dressed in grey sweatpants and wearing blackout goggles as he was being transferred to New York, the U.S.Trump said Venezuela's left-wing leader and his wife were held in a military operation carried out in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement.He…
(2026-01-04). Venezuela: U.S. Attack Seriously Violates International Law. fidh.org The FIDH and its member organizations in the Americas strongly condemn the attacks by the United States against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and call on the international community to take action.
January 4, 2026 — The FIDH and its organizations in the Americas vehemently reject the military operations and bombings carried out by the United States on Venezuelan territory, which directly affect the civilian population and constitute an aggression against the sovereignty of peoples, (…) | – | /…
(2026-01-04). Who is Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, now leading the country? aljazeera.com Rodriguez has a long history of representing the socialist 'revolution' of late President Hugo Chavez.
(2026-01-04). 'It is a war crime': Philadelphia protesters condemn U.S. strikes in Venezuela, Maduro's capture. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than 100 people marched from Philadelphia City Hall to the U.S. Armed Forces recruitment center on Spring Garden Street on Saturday, protesting "Congress needs to take back its power," said David Gibson, co-director of Peace, Justice, Sustainability NOW! and one of th…
(2026-01-04). Cubans in Ecuador condemn US aggression against Venezuela. plenglish.com Quito, January 4 (Prensa Latina) The Association of Cuban Residents in Ecuador (ACURE) questioned the legality of the United States' military aggression against Venezuela and warned about the implications such actions have for the sovereignty of states.
(2026-01-04). Appleton, WI January 4, 2026: NO U.S. WAR ON VENEZUELA Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
10: 30 A.M. 1/4/26 in Appleton, WI | Houdini Plaza | NO U.S. WAR ON VENEZUELA!
(2026-01-04). After Capturing Maduro : Trump's Hit List — And Why Greenland Tops It Next. thinktank.pk In the wake of President Donald Trump's bold capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in early 2026, global eyes are turning northward to the icy expanses of Greenland. With Trump declaring the U.S. will "run" Venezuela to exploit its oil reserves, speculation is rife: Will he apply the same aggressive strategy to Greenland, a resource-rich …
(2026-01-04). Iran reaffirms support for Venezuela after US attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — Tehran has reiterated its support for Venezuela as foreign ministers of the two countries discussed recent US aggression during a phone conversation.
(2026-01-04). At least 40 people killed in U.S. attack on Venezuela: media. ecns.cn At least 40 people, including civilians and soldiers, were killed in a large-scale US military strike on Venezuela early Saturday morning, US media reported, citing a senior Venezuelan official.
(2026-01-04). Timor-Leste's Maubere Front condemns aggression against Venezuela. plenglish.com Dili, January 4 (Prensa Latina) The Resureisaun Maubere Front (FRM), a political organization in Timor-Leste, condemned the United States' military attack on Venezuela and demanded the immediate release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-04). US aggression on Venezuela sparks global protests. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mass protests sweep the U.S., Canada and Europe against U.S. military aggression on Venezuela.
(2026-01-04). What might the US do next after Venezuela? aljazeera.com There are legal concerns about the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro, but little Western criticism.
(2026-01-04). China strongly condemns U.S. military strikes against Venezuela. ecns.cn China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the U.S.'s blatant use of force against a sovereign state and action against its president, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Saturday following U.S. military strikes against Venezuela.
(2026-01-04). Venezuela decries 'cowardly kidnapping' as officials back Maduro. aljazeera.com US secretary of state backtracks claims that the US will 'run' Venezuela, as Trump threatens country's acting president.
middleeasteye.net (2026-01-04). Israel is waging a reproductive genocide against Palestinian mothers in Gaza
The systematic destruction of Gaza's maternity care has led to miscarriages, neonatal deaths and denied births, an issue largely absent from global gender-based violence campaigns
newslite.tv (2026-01-04). Trump's "peace" means war in 2026
Trump's radical new nationalist and neocolonial vision for the American empire in the second quarter of the 21st century now includes regime change in Caracas.
apnews.com (2026-01-04). US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump saysHours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
english.palinfo.com (2026-01-04). No home, only hope: Displaced widows struggle in Gaza camps
In Gaza's bitter mornings and sleepless nights, survival has replaced normal life. Grief is no longer a visitor, it's a constant companion. Amid the rubble and the silence after airstrikes, one question remains on every tongue: Where do we belong now?
apnews.com (2026-01-04). US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump saysHours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
(2026-01-03). Emergency Milwaukee Protest January 3, 2026: No U.S. War On Venezuela! Return President Maduro and Spouse. wibailoutpeople.org 
EMERGENCY DAY OF ACTION: No war on Venezuela! Stop the bombings! Early this morning, Caracas was bombed following weeks of threats from Trump that a land invasion of Venezuela would begin soon. This could be the start of yet another war, based completely on lies. Over 70% of people in the United States oppose a …
aljazeera.com (2026-01-03). Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro seized
Trump says the United States will "run" Venezuela until a political transition can take place, just hours after US forces bombed the South American country and "captured" its president, Nicolas Maduro.
Speaking during a news conference on Saturday, Trump said the US would "run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition".
2026-01-03: Venezuelan opposition leader Machado says she is ready to take over the government
We gotta say it. This woman has an evil aura, and also frighteningly resembles The Joker in the Batman series. Scary.
(2026-01-04). Iranian MP rejects Trump warning, vows 'full force' if Iran is attacked. hindustantimes.com An Iranian lawmaker has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's warning of intervention if peaceful protesters are harmed during Iran's nationwide anti-government demonstrations. Vahid Ahmadi, a member of Iran's parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said Tehran is prepared to respond "with full force" to any miscalculation. He argued that domestic instability in the United States and Israel makes direct action unlikely. Commenting on Venezuela, Ahmadi reiterated Iran's stance that nations should determine their own future, calling recent U.S. actions a matter for the Venezuelan people.
(2026-01-04). Video: Venezuela and the World in Crisis. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, January 4, 2025 | David Swanson discussed Venezuela with Santita Jackson:…
(2026-01-04). Latin American Countries and Spain reject aggression on Venezuela. plenglish.com Bogota, January 4 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay, and Spain expressed their rejection of the military actions carried out unilaterally by the United States against Venezuela, according to a joint statement released in this capital.
(2026-01-04). Venezuela: Supreme Court Directs Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to Assume Presidency of the Republic. orinocotribune.com On Saturday, in keeping with the line of succession specified in Venezuela's Constitution, the Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela's Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) directed Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to "assume and exercise as acting president" all the powers, duties, and authorities inherent to the office of president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in order to ensure administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the nation. | In reading the Constitutional Chamber's decision, the president of the chamber, Tania D'Amelio Cardiet, listed the objective and legal arguments that led to the de…
(2026-01-04). Regime Tweaking, Not Regime Change, Is What The US Just Achieved In Venezuela. thealtworld.com This refers to keeping the targeted state's power structure in place but after some (at times significant) changes that advance the meddling state's interests. | Some critics of
(2026-01-04). Trump's Plan to Revive World's Largest Reserves Secure Western Energy Future. thinktank.pk Amid the chaos following President Donald Trump's audacious military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, a golden opportunity emerges for the Western world. Venezuela, holder of the planet's largest proven oil reserves at a colossal 303 billion barrels—surpassing even Saudi Arabia's bounty—has long been crippled by systemic failures. With production …
(2026-01-04). First statements regarding the US attack on Venezuela. unitedworldint.com Russia condemns the attack, while the European Union offers "diplomatic" support to the US. Statements have been issued from Russia and the European Union regarding the US attack on Venezuela. Russia condemned the attacks, while the European Union "diplomatically" and tacitly supported the US attacks. Russia condemns the attacks The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the …
(2026-01-04). We just witnessed power kidnapping the law. aljazeera.com The US attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its leader have no basis in law.
(2026-01-04). How world reacted to US attack on Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — World capitals moved swiftly to respond after US strikes on Venezuela, with governments across Asia calling for de-escalation, respect for international law, and urgent measures to protect their nationals.
(2026-01-04). 3 lies we're being told about Venezuela. liberationnews.org 
Hand in hand with the billionaire-owned mainstream media, the U.S. government is spreading dangerous lies to justify a military invasion of Venezuela with our tax dollars.
(2026-01-04). China calls for immediate release of Maduro and his wife. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 4 (Prensa Latina) China demanded the United States to release President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and cease its attempts to subvert order in Venezuela.
(2026-01-04). Report: US Attack on Venezuela Killed at Least 40, Including Military Personnel and Civilians. news.antiwar.com The US attack on Venezuela early Saturday morning that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife killed at least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, The New York Times has reported, citing an unnamed senior Venezuelan official. Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez had said that the US attack killed …
(2026-01-04). Outrage as US strikes Venezuela, takes President into custody. ummid.com The United States military early in the morning Saturday (January 03, 2026) conducted airstrikes on various locations in Venezuela and took into custody President Nicolas Maduro sparking a global outrage.
(2026-01-04). Venezuela's interim govt says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture. geo.tv 
Venezuela's interim leader and Oil Minister Delcy Rodriguez addresses the media in Caracas, Venezuela.— Reuters/FileRubio says "premature" to talk of new polls for Venezuela.Streets quiet amid anxiety over next developments.Vice president takes over country as interim…
(2026-01-04). Defying Trump, Venezuela VP Says 'We Will Never Again Be a Colony of Any Empire'. scheerpost.com By Jake Johnson for Common Dreams Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed the role of interim president following the US abduction of Nicolás Maduro, said in a televised address Saturday that "we will never again be a colony of any empire," defying the Trump administration's plan to indefinitely control Venezuela's government and exploit its vast oil reserves. "We …
(2026-01-04). No War in Venezuela Coalition Calls for Continuing Actions. wibailoutpeople.org 
The coalition of organizations that came together around the No War on Venezuela, No Troops in Our Streets Week of Actions in November is calling for continued actions against the war. Please continue to follow the following sites for developing information: unac.notowar.net/ linktr.ee/handsoffvenezuela afgj.org/ PLEASE ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS SIGN ON LETTER AGAINST WAR …
(2026-01-04). Oppose Trump's criminal invasion of Venezuela! Release Maduro! wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site, the Socialist Equality Party in the US and the International Committee of the Fourth International unequivocally denounce the invasion of Venezuela and the criminal abduction of President Nicolás Maduro.
(2026-01-04). Maduro and wife arrive in New York to face U.S. charges. ecns.cn Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores arrived in New York on Saturday aboard a U.S. aircraft, landing at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, following their capture in a large-scale U.S. military operation in Venezuela earlier in the day.
(2026-01-04). Maduro is 'the only president' of Venezuela, says Venezuelan vice president. ecns.cn Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez said on Saturday that Nicolas Maduro is "the only president" of the South American nation.
(2026-01-04). US Bombs Venezuela, Whereabouts Of President Maduro Unknown. popularresistance.org Explosions were reported at key military bases, civilian areas, and other sites across the Venezuelan capital of Caracas and surrounding areas in the early hours of Saturday, January 3. The Venezuelan government said in an official statement that the attack was perpetrated by the United States and constitutes a "grave military aggression" against "Venezuelan territory and population". | In a post on his Truth Social platform after the attack, Trump said that the Venezuelan president had been removed from the country by the US, with more details to come in a press conference in Mar-a-Lago at 11 am.
(2026-01-04). US attack on Venezuela leaves dozens killed: Report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — An American media outlet has reported that dozens of people were killed during the US military attack on Venezuela carried out on Saturday.
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/3: Stop the Bombings – NO WAR ON VENEZUELA! indybay.org Meet at Powell and Market, San Francisco…
(2026-01-04). U.S. military action in Venezuela tramples over international law: Editorial flash. ecns.cn China is deeply shocked by and strongly condemns the United States' blatant use of force against Venezuela, including airstrikes against both civilian and military sites in at least four states of the country and the seizure of the country's president.
(2026-01-04). Venezuela's top court orders VP Delcy Rodriguez to be acting president. ecns.cn Venezuela's Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to assume role of acting president after President Nicolas Maduro's capture, according to media reports on Saturday.
(2026-01-04). Top 5 Mistakes Bush made in Iraq that Trump is making in Venezuela. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — | 1. Violation of the UN Charter and the International laws of war | The Trump administration attacked Venezuela and abducted dictator Nicolas Maduro without the slightest justification in international law. The UN Charter forbids war except under two circumstances, self-defense or the designation of a country as a danger to international order by the UN Security Council. Venezuela had not militarily attacked the US. The UNSC had not called for international action against Maduro. This situation differs from that in Libya in 2011, when the UNSC did designate Moammar Gaddafi a w…
(2004-01-26). No war on Venezuela! Scrap AUKUS! socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance strongly condemns Donald Trump's military invasion of Venezuela and demands that the Australian Labor government rejects the US' flouting of international law and breaks the AUKUS war alliance.
(2026-01-04). The Black Alliance for Peace Condemns U.S. Intervention in Venezuela and Stands with the Venezuelan People in Their Resistance to U.S. Imperialist War. wibailoutpeople.org The Black Alliance for Peace Condemns U.S. Intervention in Venezuela and Stands with the Venezuelan People in Their Resistance to U.S. Imperialist War January 3, 2026 — The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) strongly condemns the international lawlessness of the neo-fascist U.S., the violent aggression and blatant attacks on the people(s)-centered human rights of Venezuelans, …
(2026-01-04). US Attacks Venezuela Abducts President In Illegal Operation. orinocotribune.com By Taroa Zúñiga Silva and Vijay Prashad — Jan 4, 2025 | A little after 2 a.m., Venezuela time, on January 3, 2026, in violation of Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the United States began an attack on several sites in the country, including Caracas, the capital. Residents awoke to loud noises and flashes, as well as large helicopters in the sky. Videos began to appear on social media but without much context. Confusion and rumor flooded social media. | Within an hour, the sky was quiet. US President Donald Trump announced that his forces had conducted attacks on Venezuela and had seized President Nic…
(2026-01-04). Venezuelans divided after US attack and Maduro's abduction. aljazeera.com Venezuelans are divided between fear of ongoing US intervention and celebrating Maduro's removal.
(2026-01-04). Unseen footage of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro leaked. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The United States announced the capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale attack on the capital, Caracas.U.S. President Donald Trump announced the capture of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in an operation that was carried out by elite American special forces, U.S. Delta Force.Trump said Venezuela's left-wing leader and his wife were held in a military operation carried out in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement. JUST IN: First photos and video of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro have been released following his capture. | In one photo, Maduro was seen giving a double t…
(2026-01-04). Opposition to US attack on Venezuela grows with calls on Labor to condemn it. greenleft.org.au Opposition to US attack on Venezuela grows with calls on Labor to condemn it | Pip Hinman |
(2026-01-04). Pete Hegseth calls Maduro's fall 'sheer guts & glory' after US operation; 'He f****d around…'. hindustantimes.com In this powerful commentary, Pete Hegseth reflects on Nicolás Maduro's leadership in Venezuela and compares it to the political situation in Iran. With bold statements, he discusses how both countries had their chance but failed to change their actions, facing consequences. Hegseth praises the bravery and precision of the American military during a historic operation, emphasizing the grit and glory of the American warrior. Tune in for an insightful and hard-hitting analysis of international politics, American military power, and leadership challenges on the world stage.
(2026-01-04). Sunday 1/4: Emergency Protest: Hands Off Venezuela! indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose…
(2026-01-04). US starts 2026 by bombing Venezuela and kidnapping its president, setting a tone of imperialist violence for the year. greenleft.org.au US starts 2026 by bombing Venezuela and kidnapping its president, setting a tone of imperialist violence for the year | Susan Price |
(2026-01-04). Trump says Maduro, his wife, captured, taken out of Venezuela. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday in a Truth Social post that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured and flown out of Venezuela.
(2026-01-04). Trump administration's seizure of Venezuelan President Maduro draws condemnation from home and abroad. ecns.cn The U.S. military operation that seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn sharp criticism at home and abroad, fueling debate over its legality, compliance with international norms, and the future of the Venezuelan people.
(2026-01-04). Uruguay reiterates rejection of US intervention in Venezuela. plenglish.com Montevideo, January 4 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan government reiterated its rejection of the United States' military intervention in Venezuela, according to a statement by President Yamandu Orsi following an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting convened to address the issue.
(2026-01-04). Orinoco Tribune News and Analysis about Venezuela and World Events. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-04). Thousands Take to the Streets of NYC to Demand the Return of President Nicolas Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores to Venezuela No U.S. Invasion/War on Venezuela! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-04). Speech by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel at Saturday's Havana rally condemning U.S. aggression against Venezuela. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba, has condemned the military aggression perpetrated on Saturday, January 3rd, by the U.S. government against Venezuela and the kidnapping of his counterpart in that South American country, Nicolás Maduro Moros, as an act of state terrorism. | Díaz-Canel asserted that the armed action constitutes a criminal assault against Our America, as a Zone of Peace; a violation of the sovereignty of a nation that is a symbol of independence, dignity, and solidarity; and an unacceptable attack on International Law. | The threat is not only to Venezuela, but to all of humanity, and is based…
(2026-01-04). UNSC to hold meeting on Venezuela on Monday. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting over the recent developments in Venezuela on Monday.
(2026-01-04). North Korea fires ballistic missiles, condemns US strikes on Venezuela. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting a factory involved in making tactical guided weapons, at an undisclosed place in North Korea.— AFP Tokyo says ballistic missiles launched from 900 to 950 km to East Sea.Analysts say move a message to China not to boost ties with…
(2026-01-04). Might makes right: Israel embraces at its own peril. haaretz.com America's attempted takedown of Venezuela's leadership appears to many in Jerusalem — certainly within Netanyahu's orbit — as a straightforward win for Israel. Yet a world of cruel realism and naked power politics is dangerous for Israel in the long term…
(2026-01-04). Trump: US oil firms to head into Venezuela after Maduro capture. newarab.com 
(2026-01-04). No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday, Jan. 3. indybay.org List of demonstrations…
(2026-01-04). "We're Going to Run the Country:" Preparing an Illegal Occupation in Venezuela. progressivehub.net MICHELLE ELLNER | CODEPINK…
(2026-01-04). Photo of Maduro bound and blindfolded posted by Trump sparks condemnation. aljazeera.com The image of abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro bound and blindfolded prompted shock and condemnation.
(2026-01-04). US Attack and Seizure of Venezuela's President Signal Illegal Regime Change, Experts Warn. truthout.org Amy Goodman and Juan González host breaking news coverage on U.S. forces attacking Venezuela and seizing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. We speak to Venezuelan reporter Andreína Chávez in Caracas, as well as professors Miguel Tinker Salas and Alejandro Velasco. This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org. I'… |
(2026-01-04). Trump's action in Venezuela sets a "very dangerous precedent" aljazeera.com "They're [China] working with other Latin American and Caribbean countries to say, This isn't right."
(2026-01-04). Maduro's VP appointed interim president of Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — A Venezuelan constitutional body has tasked the country's vice president with assuming presidential duties on an interim basis.
(2026-01-04). Who is Delcy Rodriguez, the woman appointed Venezuela's leader following Maduro's capture ? ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Venezuela's Supreme Court on Sunday ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to take over as Interim President. This decision came a day after the United States carried out a rare military operation in Caracas and captured President Nicolas Maduro. | In its ruling, the court said Rodriguez would take charge to keep the government running smoothly and to protect the country's defence. The court added that it would continue discussions to decide the legal steps needed to manage the government and protect Venezuela's sovereignty during the president's forced absence. | Delcy Rodriguez, 56, is one of th…
(2026-01-04). Venezuela court taps VP Rodríguez as acting president after Maduro detained. hindustantimes.com Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the role of acting president on Saturday after President Nicolás Maduro was detained in a U.S. military operation. The Constitutional Chamber said the move is intended to ensure administrative continuity, the functioning of government, and the defense of national sovereignty. The court added it will further deliberate to determine the legal framework governing the president's forced absence.
(2026-01-04). African Union Condemns Venezuela Escalation Triggered by US Military Action. plusnews.ug 
The rapidly escalating crisis in Venezuela has drawn a rare, forceful response from the African Union after U.S. strikes and President Nicolás Maduro's capture. The statement highlights the AU's commitment to international norms and calls for immediate dialogue to prevent further regional instability, drawing parallels to ongoing debates about foreign interventions in sovereign states. The …
(2026-01-04). New York City's new mayor describes U.S. attack on Venezuela as a blatant pursuit of regime change. radiohc.cu New York City's newly sworn in Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is following closely the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as well as their planned imprisonment in federal custody in the city. | In a post on X, Mamdani said that "unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and violation of federal and international law." He added that this blatant pursuit of regime change doesn't just affect people abroad; it directly impacts New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of Venezuelans who call the city home. | Mamdani stressed that he will focus on their safety and th…
(2026-01-04). Machado as pawn: Venezuela on Washington's imperial chessboard. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — María Corina Machado's role in Venezuela's crisis shows how powerful nations use local leaders for their own goals. For years she was seen as the face of the opposition, someone who could stand against Nicolás Maduro.
(2026-01-04). ´No subordinación ª, presidenta de México responde a amenaza de Trump. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, respondió este sábado a la amenaza que lanzó su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, después del ataque aéreo sin precedentes contra Venezuela, destacan hoy medios locales de prensa. | ´Tenemos una muy buena relación en términos de la seguridad y otros temas con Estados Unidos. Hay comunicación, hay entendimiento en temas de seguridad ª, afirmó de acuerdo con el reporte del diario La Jornada. | ´Nosotros, como siempre lo hemos dicho: colaboración, coordinación, pero no subordinación ª, enfatizó en respuesta a la amenaza injerencista. | Horas desp…
(2026-01-04). Comunicado de Cuba por agresión de EE.UU. a Venezuela en ZBC Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Cuba condenó la agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela y exigió la liberación inmediata del presidente Nicolás Maduro, con ´absoluto apoyo y solidaridad ª al país sudamericano, indicó este domingo la cadena televisiva de Zimbabwe ZBC. | La principal corporación de televisión publicó el comunicado del Gobierno Revolucionario, con el rechazo enérgico a la violación criminal del derecho internacional y de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | ZBC destacó el apoyo de La Habana a la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, y la exigencia de enfática de liberación inmediata por las a…
(2026-01-04). Frei Betto califica crimen de lesa humanidad ataque de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El destacado teólogo brasileño Frei Betto se suma a los intelectuales que condenan hoy la agresión militar del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y de su esposa Cilia Flores. | En declaraciones exclusivas a Prensa Latina, el fraile dominico condenó el hecho perpetrado la víspera y añadió que se trata de un crimen de lesa humanidad, un ataque del terrorismo imperialista. | °Viva el pueblo de Venezuela!, exclamó el autor del libro Fidel y la religión, quién además compartió con este agencia de noticias una declaración suya donde expone que la agresión "cons…
(2026-01-04). Comunicado de Cuba por agresión de EE.UU. a Venezuela en ZBC Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Cuba condenó la agresión militar de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela y exigió la liberación inmediata del presidente Nicolás Maduro, con ´absoluto apoyo y solidaridad ª al país sudamericano, indicó este domingo la cadena televisiva de Zimbabwe ZBC. | La principal corporación de televisión publicó el comunicado del Gobierno Revolucionario, con el rechazo enérgico a la violación criminal del derecho internacional y de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas. | ZBC destacó el apoyo de La Habana a la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, y la exigencia de enfática de liberación inmediata por las a…
(2026-01-04). °No a la guerra contra Venezuela! se escuchó en varias ciudades estadounidenses. radiohc.cu 
Miles de personas respondieron este sábado en Estados Unidos a la convocatoria urgente de apoyo a Venezuela tras consumarse lo que no pocos temían: un ataque por orden del presidente Donald Trump contra la nación sudamericana. | En la capital del país, los participantes se congregaron frente a la Casa Blanca, donde corearon consignas de " °No a la guerra contra Venezuela!" y enarbolaron carteles en los que se podía leer que Estados Unidos frenara una nueva guerra. ´No a la guerra por petróleo ª, indicaban otros. | También tuvieron lugar protestas pacíficas en Anchorage, Alaska; Charlotte, Carolina…
(2026-01-04). Unión de Periodistas de Cuba califica de ´sed petrolera ª los ataques contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Unión de Periodistas de Cuba (UPEC) calificó de ´sed petrolera imperial ª los ataques estadounidenses contra Venezuela perpetrados en la madrugada de este sábado. | ´América Latina, el Caribe y el mundo constatan ahora mismo, al precio más alto, el valor de las denuncias previas de varios gobiernos y pueblos sobre la voracidad del Norte, hoy más revuelto y brutal que en los tiempos de Martí ª, refleja una declaración de la organización. | ´Estados Unidos no solo agredió directamente zonas de Caracas, Miranda, Aragua y La Guaira, sino que, haciendo valer su condición de forajido inte…
(2026-01-04). °No a la guerra contra Venezuela! se escuchó en varias ciudades estadounidenses. radiohc.cu Miles de personas respondieron este sábado en Estados Unidos a la convocatoria urgente de apoyo a Venezuela tras consumarse lo que no pocos temían: un ataque por orden del presidente Donald Trump contra la nación sudamericana. | En la capital del país, los participantes se congregaron frente a la Casa Blanca, donde corearon consignas de " °No a la guerra contra Venezuela!" y enarbolaron carteles en los que se podía leer que Estados Unidos frenara una nueva guerra. ´No a la guerra por petróleo ª, indicaban otros. | También tuvieron lugar protestas pacíficas en Anchorage, Alaska; Charlotte, Carolina…
(2026-01-04). Maduro Indicted On 'Narco-Terrorism Conspiracy' Charges In US Court. popularresistance.org The US military abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores overnight on 3 January, following heavy airstrikes that struck the heart of Caracas and multiple other areas across the country. | The illegal aggression marked a sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government, reportedly targeting key military sites in Caracas, including the Forte Tona complex, La Carlota barracks, Aigeroti airport, and Cuartel de la Montaña, where former president Hugo Chavez's remains lie.
(2026-01-04). Expresidente López Obrador condena atentado de EEUU a soberanía de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El exmandatario de México Andrés Manuel López Obrador rechazó este sábado el "prepotente atentado a la soberanía del pueblo de Venezuela" por parte de Estados Unidos y el secuestro de su presidente, Nicolás Maduro."Estoy retirado de la política, pero mis convicciones libertarias me impiden callar ante el prepotente atentado a la soberanía del pueblo de Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente", aseveró quien condujera los destinos de México entre 2018 y 2024. | A través de un mensaje en su cuenta de la red social X, el exgobernante sostuvo que "ni (El Libertador, Simón) Bolívar ni (el expresidente norteamericano…
(2026-01-04). Expresidente López Obrador condena atentado de EEUU a soberanía de Venezuela. radiohc.cu El exmandatario de México Andrés Manuel López Obrador rechazó este sábado el "prepotente atentado a la soberanía del pueblo de Venezuela" por parte de Estados Unidos y el secuestro de su presidente, Nicolás Maduro."Estoy retirado de la política, pero mis convicciones libertarias me impiden callar ante el prepotente atentado a la soberanía del pueblo de Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente", aseveró quien condujera los destinos de México entre 2018 y 2024. | A través de un mensaje en su cuenta de la red social X, el exgobernante sostuvo que "ni (El Libertador, Simón) Bolívar ni (el expresidente norteamericano…
(2026-01-04). España se moviliza por Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
España hizo hoy un alto en el camino en medio de feriados y ola de frío, para movilizarse por Venezuela en rechazo a la intervención de Estados Unidos y al secuestro de Nicolás Maduro. | Aunque anoche mismo hubo algunas manifestaciones en Bilbao, Zaragoza, Navarra y Valencia, este domingo se dio una gran concentración en las inmediaciones de la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Madrid. | Miles de personas se congregaron de forma pacífica ante la sede de la legación diplomática, fuertemente custodiada por la Guardia Civil y la policía, en respuesta a la convocatoria del Comité contra la OTAN y las bases militares y po…
(2026-01-04). Celac se reúne hoy para abordar situación venezolana. radiohc.cu 
La Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) está convocada este domingo a una reunión ministerial para abordar los ataques de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro, afirmó la víspera Maria Laura da Rocha, ministra suplente del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Brasil. Maria Laura da Rocha, ministra suplente del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Brasil. (Foto: Prensa Latina) | A diferencia de otros foros internacionales, la comunidad no incluye a Estados Unidos ni Canadá, lo que la convierte en un espacio dedicado exclusivamente a la coordinación en…
(2026-01-04). España se moviliza por Venezuela. radiohc.cu España hizo hoy un alto en el camino en medio de feriados y ola de frío, para movilizarse por Venezuela en rechazo a la intervención de Estados Unidos y al secuestro de Nicolás Maduro. | Aunque anoche mismo hubo algunas manifestaciones en Bilbao, Zaragoza, Navarra y Valencia, este domingo se dio una gran concentración en las inmediaciones de la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Madrid. | Miles de personas se congregaron de forma pacífica ante la sede de la legación diplomática, fuertemente custodiada por la Guardia Civil y la policía, en respuesta a la convocatoria del Comité contra la OTAN y las bases militares y po…
(2026-01-04). Celac se reúne hoy para abordar situación venezolana. radiohc.cu La Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) está convocada este domingo a una reunión ministerial para abordar los ataques de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro, afirmó la víspera Maria Laura da Rocha, ministra suplente del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Brasil. Maria Laura da Rocha, ministra suplente del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Brasil. (Foto: Prensa Latina) | A diferencia de otros foros internacionales, la comunidad no incluye a Estados Unidos ni Canadá, lo que la convierte en un espacio dedicado exclusivamente a la coordinación en…
(2026-01-04). Social rejection grows in El Salvador against aggression of Venezuela. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan. 4 (Prensa Latina) The Critical Thought University Movement (MUPC) at the University of El Salvador joined the growing rejection of the aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping by the United States of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-04). What we know about the US attacks on Venezuela. geo.tv 
A destroyed anti-aircraft unit at La Carlota military air base, after the US has struck Venezuela and captured its President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela on January 3, 2026. —Reuters
(2026-01-04). US Launches Military Strikes Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org In the early hours of Saturday, January 3, blackouts, aircraft noise, and heavy explosions were heard throughout Caracas and in several other regions of Venezuela. In a statement released around 3 a.m., the Venezuelan government confirmed that the US government launched military strikes in Caracas, La Guaira, and Aragua state. After several hours of uncertainty and following US announcements, the kidnapping of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores was confirmed. | The Venezuelan statement, besides confirming the US military aggression, also informed the public that Venezuela is prepare…
(2026-01-04). IADL Condemns US Imperialist Aggression Against Venezuela! popularresistance.org The International Association of Democratic Lawyers (IADL) condemns in the strongest and most unequivocal terms the US bombing of Caracas as well as the attacks on Miranda, La Guaira and Aragua. We also express our outrage that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been kidnapped and removed from Venezuela by the US government. | These attacks constitute flagrant violations of several fundamental principles of international law, in particular Articles 1 and 2 of the UN Charter. Most seriously, they amount to a grave violation of Article 2(4), which requires States "to refrain in their…
(2026-01-04). Ben-Gvir pledges for police after Arab Israeli killed in raid on Bedouin village. haaretz.com Residents of Tarabin said that Mohammed Hussein Tarabin al-Sana, 35, a father of six, was shot dead in front of his family without any confrontation. 'The moment he opened the door, they shot him,' his cousin said. 'It was murder in every sense'…
(2026-01-04). The Gulf's Cold War: Saudi-UAE Rivalry spills into Africa. juancole.com by (
(2026-01-04). Saudi-backed government forces retake multiple cities in southern Yemen. aljazeera.com Rashad al-Alimi, head of the Presidential Leadership Council, says Homeland Shield forces had achieved 'record success'.
(2026-01-04). UK, France carry out airstrikes on ISIS site in Syria. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The British Ministry of Defence announced that London and Paris had carried out a joint attack overnight targeting an underground facility in Syria that the Islamic State had likely used to store weapons."Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh [ISIS] in a joint operation with France," the ministry revealed in a statement, AFP reported.The statement added, "This facility had been occupied by Daesh, most likely to store weapons and explosives. The area around the facility is devoid of any civilian habitation."Britain further mentioned there was no indication the bombing…
(2026-01-04). Know about Holy Quran Zohran Mamdani used for swearing-in as NYC Mayor. ummid.com In a historic first, Zohran Mamdani took oath as the New Mayor of The New York City using Quran — The Holy Book of Muslims.
(2026-01-04). Updates: Government forces control multiple cities in southern Yemen. aljazeera.com Pro-government officials say they have regained control of the Wadi Hadramout region.
(2026-01-04). Zhang Kexin wins FIS Halfpipe silver in Calgary. ecns.cn China's Zhang Kexin delivered a strong performance to win silver in the women's halfpipe at the FIS Freeski World Cup in Calgary, Canada, while teammate Li Fanghui finished just off the podium in fourth place.
(2004-01-26). Aggressive Brook learning when to be patient at the crease. tribune.com.pk 
Flamboyant England star Harry Brook admitted Sunday he was learning to be more patient, with a frustrating Ashes tour teaching him when he needs to curb his all-out aggressive approach. | The destructive 26-year-old has become one of the world's most exciting players across all formats with his attacking batting. | But the gung-ho approach has not worked well in Australia, with his unbeaten 78 in the fifth and final Test on Sunday his highest score so far. | Brook, who has blasted 10 Test centuries, said he toned down his natural instincts in Sydney. | "I've just got to be a little bit more patient and take my…
(2026-01-04). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-04). The Revolutionary Guards and the Making of Iran's Iraq Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's policy toward Iraq since the 2003 US invasion has been shaped far more by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps than by Iran's civilian diplomats. Under Khamenei's rule the IRGC became the regime's powerhouse. Mohsen Sazegara, an exiled Iranian dissident who helped found the IRGC, describes the Guard as "a very strange and unique organization, …
(2026-01-04). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-04). Tuesday 1/6: Reading Group: "Left Wing" Communism, and Infantile Disorder. indybay.org Fireside Books & More, 2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063…
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/3: Meetup: Animal Liberation and the End of the Carceral System. indybay.org 2414 6th St. Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-04). Swiss police identify all bodies after deadly New Year's Eve bar fire. aljazeera.com Officials are continuing efforts to identify the remaining casualties from the fire that killed 40 people.
(2026-01-04). India's Trishul Drill Is A Symbolic Gesture of Regional Power. fairobserver.com When nations prepare for conflict, they frequently pretend to be preparing for peace. India's 2025 Trishul military exercise, a large-scale tri-service simulation, is being portrayed as a routine operation. However, routine, like most things in the security world, may be understood differently by multiple perspectives. On the surface, Trishul represents military modernization and readiness. But…
(2026-01-04). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2026-01-04). Third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple starts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The third excavation season of Vigol Fire Temple in Aran and Bidgol county, Isfahan province, has begun with the allocation of national funds, announced Mohammad Javad Abdoli, head of the county's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
(2026-01-04). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-04). Shushtar residents call for UNESCO listing of historical urban fabric. tehrantimes.com SHUSHTAR (Khuzestan province) – Residents of the historic city of Shushtar in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province have launched a public campaign calling for the inscription of the city's historical urban fabric on UNESCO's World Heritage List, citing its cultural, architectural and living heritage value.
(2026-01-04). Shakuni Choudhary: A Lifetime in Service Celebrated. devdiscourse.com Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar honored veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary on his 90th birthday during a gathering attended by key political figures. Choudhary, a pillar in Bihar's political landscape and father of Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, has served the state both as a minister and an army officer.
(2026-01-04). Karnataka Mandates Insurance for Medical Staff After Fatal Oversight. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka government has introduced a mandatory term insurance policy for all personnel involved in the Medical Education and Skill Development Department, following a significant shortfall faced by an IAS officer's family after a fatal accident.
(2026-01-04). Palestinian journalist at risk of imminent death in Israeli jail. newarab.com 
Journalist Ali Samoudi's life is at risk and could die imminently in The press syndicate said that The syndicate called the…
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(2026-01-04). Parents keep children home for a month after asbestos found near suburban Tel Aviv school. haaretz.com The presence of the asbestos in the ground in the vicinity of the Paul Kor School in Petah Tikva was discovered during construction of a new road but was later found even closer to the school grounds. The parents say they learned of the problem by chance, but the municipality denies any wrongdoing…
(2026-01-04). Donald Trump and the White Man's Burden in Nigeria. independent.co.ug 
US President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to take military action against Nigeria to save Christians from a "genocide." COMMENT | ADEKYE ADEBAJO | On the eve of America's imperial invasion of the Philippines in 1899, the British poet and defender of empire Rudyard Kipling urged the United States to: Take up the White …
(2026-01-04). Wednesday 1/21: Community Forum on Make Polluters Pay and Threats of Offshore Oil Drilling. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-04). Sporadic protests in Tehran as clashes reported in Iran's west. aljazeera.com Protests fuelled by economic duress spiral into political ones in some cases as they spread to different cities.
(2026-01-04). Monday 1/5: No Monarchs Monday: Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2004-01-26). Osaka wins after Raducanu pulls out of United Cup clash. tribune.com.pk 
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her 2026 season off to a winning start for Japan in the United Cup, after Great Britain's Emma Raducanu pulled out of their singles clash with a fitness issue. | But despite Osaka's win, GB took the match 2-1 with a deciding mixed doubles victory. | Osaka was too strong for GB reserve and 276th-ranked Katie Swan, winning 7-6 (7/4), 6-1 as Raducanu watched from the sidelines. | "I'm proud of how I fought," Osaka said. "I'd never played here, it was tough." | GB captain Tim Henman said Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, could appear later in the event. | "I don't t…
(2004-01-26). 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan tennis championship kicks off. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) is pleased to inform you that the 11th Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan National Ranking Tennis Championships 2025 continued at PTF Tennis Complex, Islamabad. The championship is organised annually to commemorate the memory of the late Begum Kulsum Saifullah Khan, mother of Senator Salim Saifullah Khan (Patron, PTF). | Senator Salim Saifullah Khan and Mr. Anwar Saifullah Khan, former Federal Minister, visited the PTF Complex today, witnessed the matches, and appreciated the players. Both dignitaries also appreciated the PTF Management for organising the championship in a befitti…
(2026-01-04). Social harm prevention programs to be expanded. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Education Minister Alireza Kazemi has announced that social harm prevention programs will be implemented in 100 areas nationwide this year, up from 32 areas the previous year.
(2026-01-04). Iran, Afghanistan agree to boost rail freight capacity to 100,000 tons a month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation in rail transport, with plans to raise monthly rail freight capacity between the two countries to 100,000 tons, Iranian officials said.
(2026-01-04). Kurdish divisions deepen as Iraq presidency deadline approaches. newarab.com 
Intensifying political After being elected by parliament, the president is required to mandate the nominee o…
(2026-01-04). Parents pull their children out of a suburban Tel-Aviv school for a month after asbestos is found nearby. haaretz.com The presence of the asbestos in the ground in the vicinity of the Paul Kor School in Petah Tikva was discovered during construction of a new road but was later found even closer to the school grounds. The parents say they learned of the problem by chance, but the municipality denies any wrongdoing…
(2026-01-04). Isfahan inaugurates 'Merchants Passage' linking heritage and commerce. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The historic city of Isfahan has inaugurated a new urban landmark known as the "Merchants Passage," a cultural and economic corridor aimed at highlighting the role of trade and merchants in Iran's development.
(2026-01-04). Saudi-backed Yemen govt accuses separatists of Aden restrictions. newarab.com 
The separatists denied having restricted movement into Aden, but the government accusations indicate that hostility between the sides persists despite proposals for a dialogue that had raised…
(2026-01-04). Finding the 1859 Carrington Event in Tree Rings. wattsupwiththat.com What was significant in the recently published study was how the radiocarbon content of trees in Lapland differed from that of trees at lower latitudes.
(2026-01-04). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2026-01-04). Delaware gets $8.7M grant to help teachers merge literacy with civics, history lessons. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware has received a $8.7 million federal education grant that will be used to help teachers integrate literacy with civics and history lessons for struggling students. | The focus will be on kids in grades 4 through 12, according to the state Department of Education, whose project was one of 24 funded nationally by the Trump administration. | No one from the Department of Education was available to talk with WHYY News, but Secretary of Education Cindy Marten issued a sta…
(2026-01-04). Muslim Newsmakers of 2025. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2025.
(2026-01-04). Frogs and left-wing terror. indybay.org Portland is by no means in a "war-like state" More like carnival than the dark side of the force. Bicycle demonstration in Portland against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the threatened deployment of the National Guard, October 12. | All eyes in the United States are on the West Coast city of Portland Trump supporters across the country consider it a hotbed of "wokeness" and violent left-wing militancy.
(2026-01-04). Maharashtra Corporation Polls 2026: Over 70 elected unopposed. ummid.com Over 70 candidates of different political parties have been elected unopposed in the 29 Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra where polling is scheduled to be held on January 15, 2026.
(2026-01-04). Symmetry without Strategy: Why the New Tariff Wars Could Break Global Growth. moderndiplomacy.eu On 7 April 2025, the United States issued Executive Order 14257, saying it would match or exceed any tariff other countries place on U.S. goods. China answered with threats of very high tariffs, then pulled back to 10 percent for a 90-day pause while talks began. The World Trade Organization (WTO) cut its 2025 trade …
(2026-01-04). Pro-Palestine activists vandalise Israel-linked factory. newarab.com 
(2026-01-04). Friday 1/9: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-04). Another Nanjing massacre survivor dies, only 22 remain. ecns.cn One more survivor of the Nanjing Massacre has passed away, reducing the number of living registered survivors to 22, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders said on Saturday.
(2026-01-04). China Must Quickly Change as Its Foreign Tax Money Shifts. fairobserver.com In an era of geoeconomic fragmentation, tax and investment policies become deeply intertwined as instruments of economic statecraft. Interestingly, this era has spurred a significant rise in discourse surrounding the nexus of tax, trade and investment. Since 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an international coalition of trading partners, has been working…
(2026-01-04). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2026-01-04). M23 Says it is Ready to Release Captured FARDC Soldiers. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels have said they are ready to release soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) who were captured on the front line. During the fall of Goma city in January 2025, hundreds of FARDC soldiers and Wazalendo fighters were captured by M23/AFC …
(2026-01-04). Boxer Anthony Joshua returns to UK after fatal Nigeria car crash. aljazeera.com Joshua returns after recovering from the minor injuries he sustained during a crash that killed two of his friends.
(2026-01-04). "Conqueror of Khaybar" monument unveiled at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Square. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) and the anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, a large monument titled "Conqueror of Khaybar" was unveiled at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Square on Saturday.
(2026-01-04). Former world boxing champion Tyson Fury comes out of retirement again. aljazeera.com 'Been away for a while but I'm back now, 37 years old and still punching,' Fury said in a post announcing his return.
(2026-01-04). Nandala Pledges Budget Boost for Agriculture, Revival of Farmer Institutions. plusnews.ug 
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has pledged to significantly boost Uganda's agriculture sector if elected president, describing the move as critical to reviving a sector he says has suffered years of neglect. Addressing campaign rallies in Muti Ibiri and Bwera in Kasese District, Mafabi said an FDC-led government …
(2026-01-04). Sunday 1/11: Pigeon First Aid. indybay.org 885 Market St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-04). Lessons to learn from the brutal murder of Anjel Chakma. ummid.com The town of Dehradun, including India, has to search its conscience and decide how it can do right by Anjel Chakma and what can be done to inculcate greater inclusivity.
(2026-01-04). China calls on the U.S. to release Maduro and wife at once. ecns.cn China expressed grave concern over the U.S. forcibly seizing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and taking them out of the country, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Sunday.
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/10: Increase habitat for wild things, raise wages for humans: the walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-01-04). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-04). One Arrested, Three Flee After Butebo Attempted murder. plusnews.ug 
Police in Butebo district have arrested one person while another three are being hunted over an attempt of murdering a student. A violent incident occurred in Kasekenyi village, Butebo District, on January 2, 2026, where a 23-year-old student Identified as Lodofiko, Kazaima was attacked and injured by four only named as Mwerenge, Asuman, Hajji, and …
(2026-01-04). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-04). From Fear to Flourish: Badesetti Becomes Chhattisgarh's First Naxal-Free Village. devdiscourse.com In an inspiring tale of transformation, Badesetti village in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, once echoing with gunfire and gripped by fear, has been declared Naxal-free, becoming a symbol of hope and development in a region long marred by Left Wing Extremism. The Chhattisgarh government's Ilwad Panchayat initiative marks a significant triumph, as the Vishnu Deo Sai-led administration allocated a special Rs 1 crore development package to Badesetti, the first village to achieve this status.
(2026-01-04). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-04). Can America win the new race for scientific leadership? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | NANCY QIAN | As geopolitical tensions rise, competition for the cutting-edge science and talent that underpins advanced technology has heated up. The United States, China, and other major powers now regard leadership in areas like AI, semiconductors, quantum technologies, and biotechnology as central to military capability, economic security, and ideological influence. Little wonder, …
(2026-01-04). Transport fleet moves 454m tons of cargo in 9 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's public road transport fleet moved 454.1 million tons of cargo nationwide from the start of the current Iranian year (late March 2025) through the end of the first nine months, marking a modest increase in freight activity, officials said.
(2026-01-04). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-04). ROK President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing for state visit. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a four-day state visit to China.
(2026-01-04). UK's Starmer says ousting him would lead to chaos, far-right government. scmp.com Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned his governing Labour Party that removing him in 2026 would plunge Britain into "utter chaos" and open the door to a far-right government. | The turmoil wrought by the constant chopping and changing of personnel under the previous Conservative administration is "amongst the reasons that the Tories were booted out so effectively at the last election," Starmer told the BBC in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
(2026-01-04). In this Israeli cult, separating children from parents is just one means of control. haaretz.com Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager forbids his followers from forming ties outside his Hasidic community, dictates whom they may marry, coerces them to hand over their money and stokes violence against his opponents. In the rebbe's 'holy method,' God takes a back seat…
(2026-01-04). Clash Over VB-G RAM G: A New Chapter in Rural Employment. devdiscourse.com Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized Congress on Sunday, accusing them of spreading misinformation about the newly introduced VB-G RAM G scheme. Chouhan claims the scheme tackles widespread corruption allegedly pervasive under the MGNREGA.
(2026-01-04). Flint paper batteries enter production mode. ummid.com Flint, a Singapore-based deep tech company, Friday January 02, 2026 announced that its paper battery technology has entered production.
(2026-01-04). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2026-01-04). Africa is witnessing regional satellite investment surge. independent.co.ug 
With rising government spending on space technologies, a continental Space Agency (AfSA) and increasing regional cooperation, Africa is betting on satellites to deliver affordable broadband, strengthen local industries, and accelerate its race to a digital future. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is witnessing a sharp rise in regional satellite investment as governments turn to …
(2026-01-04). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-04). Greek flights restart after radio loss grinds airport operations to halt. aljazeera.com Air traffic was disrupted and there was no way to communicate with aircraft over the airspace, authorities said.
(2026-01-04). Rights group says 16 dead in Iran protests, government clashes. scmp.com At least 16 people have been killed ‚Äåduring a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread ‚across the country, prompting violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. | Deaths and arrests have been reported throughout the week both by state media and rights groups, though the numbers have differed. Reporters have not been able to verify the figures independently.
(2026-01-04). Over 2,000 individuals benefited from IRCS rescue services. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 2,398 people affected by the snowstorms across 20 provinces of the country, according to an official with the IRCS.
(2026-01-04). ROK President Lee Jae Myung begins his four-day state visit to China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung arrived in Beijing on Sunday afternoon, beginning his first state visit to China since taking office.
(2026-01-04). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-04). Ndong extends deal with Esteghlal: official. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Gabonese midfielder Didier Ibrahim Ndong has signed a new two-year contract with Esteghlal, the club's CEO Ali Tajernia confirmed on Tuesday.
(2026-01-04). Free zones digital economy framework finalized. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has finalized a digital economy framework for its free trade and special economic zones, aimed at positioning them as drivers of technology-led growth and higher productivity, the secretary of the High Council of Free and Special Economic Zones said.
(2026-01-04). 2026 wolf supermoon graces the sky. ecns.cn The Wolf Supermoon of 2026, brighter and larger than usual, rose last night, offering skywatchers a celestial spectacle.A supermoon occurs when the moon is near its perigee, the closest point to Earth in its orbit. January's supermoon marks the final one in a rare series of four consecutive supermoons. The next will occur on November 24, 2026.
(2026-01-04). SPL 2025/26: Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr only FC to win 10 opening matches. ummid.com Saudi Football Club Al-Nassr, led by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, created another record Saturday, becoming the only club in the history of Saudi Pro League (SPL) to win all opening 10 matches.
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/17: 10th Anniversary Celebration of Salinas/Monterey Homeless Union. indybay.org National John Steinbeck Center | One Main Street | Salinas, CA | Donations: donorbox.org/10-year-anniversary-salinas……
(2026-01-04). The Most Shameful Moment of 2025. ummid.com Read on as Team ummid.com takes a review of the soon-to-be-ending year, and chronicles the most shameful moment(s) and most ashamed moments of the Year 2025.
(2026-01-04). Cameroon edge South Africa 2-1 to book AFCON quarterfinal with Morocco. aljazeera.com Indomitable Lions score goal in each half and survive late fightback from Bafana Bafana to set up clash with hosts.
(2026-01-04). Friday 1/9: Peninsula DSA Social: Bayside! indybay.org Blue Oak Brewing Co., 815 Cherry Ln, San Carlos, CA 94070…
(2026-01-04). Fighting kills at least 80 separatists in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Unrest and tension intensified in the past week in Yemen, leaving at least 80 Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists killed amid fighting and strikes since Friday, AFP cited a military source in the Arab country.The source detailed that strikes and clashes between the Saudi-led coalition and UAE-backed separatist forces have left at least 80 killed and 152 injured among the separatists since Friday, a military source from the STC confirmed in a statement on Sunday to AFP.The official from the STC forces said, "Most of the fighters were killed in air strikes targeting military bases in the Khas…
(2026-01-04). Netanyahu suggests Iran protests at turning point as people fate into their own. haaretz.com Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the prime minister said that Israel 'identifies with the struggle of the Iranians, with their aspirations for freedom, liberty and justice,' adding that he discussed the protests with U.S. President Donald Trump during his Florida visit last week…
(2026-01-04). Top DPRK leader inspects production of tactical guided weapons: official media. ecns.cn Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), visited a major munitions factory on Saturday to learn about its production of tactical guided weapons, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday.
(2026-01-04). Trump threatens Cuba amid rising tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump on Saturday indicated that Cuba could become a topic of discussion as part of broader US policy in the region.
(2026-01-04). Two Killed by Stray Bullets as Police Quell Mob Violence in Arua. plusnews.ug 
Two people, including a police officer, have died after being struck by stray bullets during a violent incident in Arua City. The deceased officer has been identified as Police Constable William Wadri, attached to Ayivu East Division. He succumbed to gunshot injuries at Arua Regional Referral Hospital in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, …
(2026-01-04). Tuesday 1/20: Reading Group; Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by F Engels. indybay.org Fireside Books & More, 2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063…
(2026-01-04). Three killed, several injured in unrest in Iran's Ilam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — Field assessments and information from informed sources indicate that three people were killed during quasi-terrorist unrest in the city of Malekshahi in Ilam province on Saturday afternoon.
(2026-01-04). Will iPhone 18's release be postponed to 2027. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Apple company is undergoing significant changes to its devices' release schedule, with recent reports indicating that the standard version of the iPhone 18 might face a release delay. Some reports suggested that due to the changes in the American company, the iPhone 18 series, which is expected to be released in September 2026, could be postponed to 2027.According to MacRumors, a website specializing in Apple news, the launch of the standard iPhone 18 may be delayed until early 2027. This would mark the first time in the past decade that Apple has gone a full year without updating its smartphones.Apple…
(2026-01-04). Kurdish leader in Damascus for talks on military integration. newarab.com 
(2026-01-04). Gunmen kill over 30 in village raid, abduct others in northern Nigeria. aljazeera.com Witnesses say the attackers drove motorcycles and opened fire indiscriminately on the Kasuwan ‚Å Daji market in Demo.
(2026-01-04). South Africa vs Cameroon 1-2: AFCON 2025 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Cameroon see off South Africa in a last-16 showdown in Rabat, Morocco.
(2026-01-04). Museveni pledges second constituency for Buvuma, addresses key island issues. independent.co.ug 
Buvuma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has made significant pledges for the development of Buvuma Island, including the establishment of a second constituency to better represent the district in Parliament. His remarks came during his campaign visit to the island on Saturday, where he addressed …
(2026-01-04). Kidnapping sovereignty: When law of the jungle replaces global order. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The modern international system is built—at least in principle—on a foundational norm: the sovereignty of states.
(2026-01-04). CLAIM: Efficient method to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere developed. wattsupwiththat.com The CO2 captured by the compound can be released by heating the compound at 70‚ÄØ ∞C in 30 minutes. Clean CO2 is recovered and can be recycled.
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/3: Tesla Takedown Every Saturday! indybay.org Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane (off Sand Hill Rd.) | The Tesla showroom is next to Sephora you can't miss it!
(2026-01-04). Himachal student (19) dies after ragging, sex assault in Dharamshala Govt College. ummid.com In a horrifying incident, a 19-year-old student died due to repeated sexual attacks, harassment and torture at Government Degree College Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh.
(2026-01-04). Pollution: Everyone in Kampala is Like a Smoker of 5 Cigarettes/Day. plusnews.ug 
Air quality in Kampala deteriorated further in the month of November 2025, whether in terms of particles in the atmosphere, gases or noise.‚Äé ‚ÄéData compiled around Kampala by various government and private organisations shows that particulate matter increased by 26.8 percent from 31.4 µg/m ≥ (micrograms/cubic metre) in October 2025 to 39.8 µg/m ≥ in November. ‚Äé‚ÄéOn the other hand, noise …
(2004-01-26). Bangladesh says will not play T20 World Cup matches if in India. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh has requested their matches at next month's T20 World Cup be played in Sri Lanka, after India forced a Bangladeshi player to quit the Indian Premier League. | Political relations between India and Bangladesh soured after a mass uprising in Dhaka in 2024 toppled then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a close ally of New Delhi. | The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), after an emergency meeting on Sunday, said it had "formally requested" the International Cricket Council (ICC) shift their games to Sri Lanka. | "The Board of Directors resolved that the Bangladesh National Team will not travel to India for the…
(2026-01-04). Delaware residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees at TreeCycle event. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | As the holidays wrap up, environmental regulators in Delaware are encouraging people to recycle their Christmas trees. | On Jan. 10, people can bring their real trees to the Delaware Center for Horticulture for its TreeCycle event. | "This is a really fun e…
(2026-01-04). Battery Storage Fire in Warwick, NY: A Repeat Incident. wattsupwiththat.com Warwick, New York has now experienced two battery energy storage system fires in just over two years — one in 2023, and another on December 19, 2025, just days before Christmas.
(2026-01-04). Why Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli tonight is important for Ronaldo, The Big Yellow? ummid.com All set for Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi SPL Group Match tonight (Friday January 02, 2026) at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, and here is why the match is important for Cristiano Ronaldo and The Big Yellow.
(2026-01-04). Alert: CBSE 10th, 12th March 3, 2026 Papers Rescheduled. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the Class 10th and 12th Papers of the 2026 Board Exams to be held on March 03, 2026.
(2026-01-04). Recognizing pieces of the puzzle. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Siasat-e-Rooz analyzed ongoing protests in Iran, arguing that they are being orchestrated by hostile forces. It wrote: The recent developments in Iran and the world highlight a crucial principle—insight into the puzzle designed by the enemy.
(2026-01-04). 114 killed in week of attacks in Sudan's Darfur: medical sources. newarab.com 
Attacks by Sudan's army and its paramilitary foes on two towns in the Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which in October seized the army's last holdout position in Darfur. | The RSF has since pushed west to the
(2026-01-04). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, January 04.
(2026-01-04). Far-right MK calls to ban Haaretz articles from high-school exams. haaretz.com Backed by his party's youth arm, MK and Knesset Education Committee chair Tzvi Succot is set to meet with education officials to push for the exclusion of Haaretz articles, particularly in grammar tests. The move follows the government's November resolution barring engagement with Haaretz…
(2026-01-04). Portugal's 11 presidential candidates debate migration, instability. scmp.com A record number of 11 candidates in Portugal's coming presidential election kicked off their campaigns on Sunday. | The official two-week campaign period preceding the January 18 election will see the contenders competing to capture voters' support. However, the broad field makes it unlikely that any candidate will capture more than 50 per cent of the vote, leaving the two top candidates to compete in a run-off ballot on February 8.
(2026-01-04). Meet Imran Baig's daughter, Aviva, who is engaged to Priyanka Gandhi's son. ummid.com Senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra Monday December 29, 2025 announced his engagement with Aviva Baig, sparking a sudden interest in the Delhi based charming girl.
(2026-01-04). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-04). Al Ahli ends Al-Nassr's unbeaten run at Saudi Pro League 25/26. ummid.com In a tight match Friday night (January 02, 2026) 2015-16 SPL Champion, Al Ahli, defeated Al Nassr, ending the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi football club's unbeaten run this season.
(2026-01-04). Tuesday 2/3: CHRISTIANS IN PALESTINE : In-Person Dialogue with Mother Agapia. indybay.org Palo Alto First Presbyterian Church | 1140 Cowper Street | Palo Alto, CA 94301…
(2026-01-04). AFCON 2025: Senegal, Mali reach quarterfinals. independent.co.ug 
RABAT | Xinhua | Senegal beat Sudan 3-1 to reach the CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Saturday, while Mali progressed with a penalty shootout victory over Tunisia. Midfielder Pape Gueye scored twice before halftime as Senegal turned the match around after conceding a sixth-minute goal, and 17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye added a third with …
(2026-01-04). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-04). Saturday 1/3: Virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HfI5……
(2004-01-26). Galaxy's Puig to miss 2026 MLS season. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig will miss a second straight Major League Soccer season in 2026 after another surgery on his left knee, the Los Angeles Galaxy said Saturday. | Puig missed all of the 2026 campaign after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament in the 2024 MLS Cup Western Conference final, missing the Galaxy's title-clinching victory in the MLS Cup final a week later. | The 26-year-old had returned to training with the Southern California club last autumn, but the Galaxy said Friday he'd suffered a setback. | "Riqui Puig has undergone a successful anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructive…
(2026-01-04). Over 33,000 saplings to be planted in Tehran national park. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — With the public participation, more than 33,000 saplings will be planted in Sorkhe Hesar National Park, east of Tehran.
(2026-01-04). Nigeria vs Mozambique: AFCON 2025 — team news, start time and lineups. aljazeera.com Nigeria face Mozambique in a knockout clash as the tournament's most potent attackers chase their fourth title.
(2026-01-04). Dollar price in Iran remains unchanged. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — The Central Bank announced the prices of negotiated dollar banknotes and transfers in the commercial foreign exchange market on Sunday, with rates remaining unchanged.
(2026-01-04). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory (FIDH-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, including human rights defenders.
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(2026-01-04). TEDPIX gains 962 points on Sunday. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 962 points to 4.071 million on Sunday, which is the second day of the Iranian calendar week.
(2026-01-04). Rice at the double as Arsenal moves six clear in Premier League. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Declan Rice scored two second-half goals as Arsenal won 3-2 away to Bournemouth on Saturday to open up a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The England midfielder netted both of his goals from near the edge of the Bournemouth penalty area, after assists from Martin Odegaard …
(2026-01-04). Adoption of euro raises hope, fears in Bulgaria. ecns.cn In a dimly lit supermarket, an elderly man stood at the checkout counter, his gnarled hands rummaging through his wallet for familiar lev coins. When the cashier handed him shiny new euro coins in return, he examined them carefully, a mix of curiosity and apprehension etched across his face.
(2026-01-04). thing that messed me up the most was seeing Now you can read the most important play on October 7. haaretz.com After a successful run in Tel Aviv, the script of "SHURA" is now available in book form. Plus, Nadav Lapid's movie "Yes!" finally hits theaters, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art goes back to 1945…
(2026-01-04). "Conqueror of Khaybar" symbol unveiled in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — A large-scale artistic symbol titled "Conqueror of Khaybar" was unveiled in central Tehran on Saturday in conjunction with the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) and the anniversary of the martyrdom of General Soleimani.
(2026-01-04). Handala leaks private photos, videos from former Israeli minister's phone. tehrantimes.com Pro-Palestine hacking collective Handala announced Saturday it had breached the iPhone of former Israeli justice minister Ayelet Shaked, obtaining her private messages, documents, and other sensitive material.
(2026-01-04). Spanish Empire: Sword and Cross. aljazeera.com How Spain conquered with armies and missionaries, fusing faith, force and gold into global dominance.
(2026-01-04). Police throw out probe against journalist suspected of shoving Sara Netanyahu staffer. haaretz.com The incident, captured on film, involved an attempt to film Sara Netanyahu, leading to a confrontation and a temporary restraining order. The case raised concerns about press freedom, with Glickman's questioning initially halted before the Israel's AG permitted the investigation to continue…
(2026-01-04). Prehistoric discoveries at Falak-ol-Aflak castle strengthen UNESCO bid. tehrantimes.com KHORRAMABAD — A major archaeological campaign at the historic mound of Falak-ol-Aflak castle has uncovered important evidence that rewrites the site's history, significantly strengthening Iran's proposal for its expansion on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
(2026-01-04). Richard Betts Fake Heatwave Deaths Claim. wattsupwiththat.com Sorry, Richard, but it is not your job, or the Met Office's, to tell us what we can and cannot do.
(2026-01-04). Wednesday 1/7: Reject Alameda Health System Layoffs. indybay.org Highland Hospital, 3rd floor conference room (by cafeteria)…
(2026-01-04). New clashes in Iran as protests enter second week: rights groups. newarab.com 
New deadly clashes between At least 16 people including members of the security forces have been
(2026-01-04). NUP Supporter Shot in Sironko! plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform President Sentamu Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has condemned the shooting of one of his supporters, identified as Dr. Hamza. Speaking at a rally at Masaba Secondary School playground in Masaba Sub County, Sironko District, Kyagulanyi said that Dr. Hamza was shot at close range by security forces and has been rushed to hospital. …
(2026-01-04). Chinese capital declares major victory against air pollution. ecns.cn The Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau announced on Sunday that 2025 recorded just one day affected by heavy air pollution, a staggering reduction of approximately 98.3 percent from the 58 days recorded in 2013.
(2026-01-04). More Ballot Consignments Arrive as EC Races Against Time. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission on Sunday received the third consignment of ballot papers at Entebbe International Airport as preparations intensify for Uganda's January 15 general elections. The shipment, which includes ballot papers for District and City Chairpersons and District Women Councillors, arrives with just 11 days remaining before polling, underscoring the logistical intensity and political stakes …
(2026-01-04). Somali intelligence claims death of senior Shabaab leader. longwarjournal.org Somali authorities have announced the death of Abdullahi Osman, better known as Engineer Ismail, one of Shabaab's most senior leaders. Osman was believed to be responsible for overseeing the group's explosive engineering and its vast media apparatus. Shabaab has yet to comment on his alleged death.
(2026-01-04). In Defense of Useless Hobbies. fairobserver.com I heard a sound as of thunder, which I thought to be caused by a wave of the sea, and the trees rocked and the earth quaked, and I covered my face. And I found that a serpent was coming towards me. It was thirty cubits in length, and its beard was more than two…
(2026-01-04). UK, French jets bomb alleged underground arms cache in Syria. tehrantimes.com Britain's and France's air forces conducted a joint operation on Saturday evening to bomb sites in the mountains north of Syria's Palmyra.
(2026-01-04). Israel kills two people in new attack on southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.
(2026-01-04). STORY OF 2025: 75 reasons why Dutton is unfit to be PM. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-04). War in Sudan: drone strikes cut power supply in oil-rich south. scmp.com The power supply was cut on Sunday following drone strikes in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, the national electricity company said, as fighting raged in the oil-rich southern region. | For more than two years, Sudan has been gripped by a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with Kordofan the latest battleground after the RSF launched an offensive to seize the strategic region.
(2026-01-04). Sudan's El-Obeid suffering from power outage following strikes. newarab.com 
The power supply was cut on Sunday following drone strikes in the Sudanese city of Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with
(2026-01-04). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2026-01-04). Museveni Pledges Power, Roads and Water Plan to End Buvuma's Isolation. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged wide-ranging infrastructure and service delivery interventions in Buvuma District after local leaders raised concerns over persistent development challenges affecting residents of the island district. During a campaign rally in Buvuma, the NRM district chairperson, Fred Wandera, said the district remains largely isolated from basic services despite its strategic location …
(2026-01-04). Yemen: 80 STC separatists killed in fighting since Friday. newarab.com 
At least 80 troops from At least 152 members of the UAE-backed STC forces were wounded and 130 were taken captive, the official said, giving a preliminary toll of casualties since the start of the operation. | Saudi-backed forces began on <...
(2026-01-04). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-04). France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) — British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.
(2026-01-04). As Israel scrimps on funding for advanced research, Israeli academics face an international boycott alone. haaretz.com In its annual report, the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities noted that while most of the world's developed countries are spending more on academic research, Israel is spending less — and warned that this would have far-reaching consequences…
(2026-01-04). Afreximbank, Egypt plan Pan-African Gold hub. independent.co.ug 
Uganda alone generated roughly US$5.21 billion, approximately 18.23 trillion shillings, from gold exports between Nov 2024 and Oct 2025 Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa is moving to reclaim control over its gold resources as Afreximbank and Egypt's central bank advance plans for a pan-African bullion institution aimed at retaining more value on the …
(2026-01-04). Israeli police kill Palestinian Bedouin man during raid in Negev. newarab.com 
Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian The shooting of 36-year-old Muhammed Hussein Tarabin threatened to worsen the already strained relations between Israeli police have been conducting a large-scale operation in the vill…
(2026-01-04). Palestinian man sentenced to life after gruesome stabbing murder of elderly Israeli. haaretz.com The killer, Ibrahim Shalhub, told investigators he carried out the killing of 83-year-old Lyudmila Liposvky in an attempt to clear his name and that of his family after aiding the Shin Bet security services. Shalhub will also pay 258,000 shekels in compensation to the victim's estate…
(2026-01-04). Israeli forces conduct new raid in southern Syria's Quneitra. tehrantimes.com Israeli forces staged a new raid in the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria on Saturday, in a new violation of the Arab country's sovereignty, Anadolu reported.
(2026-01-04). Afghanistan-Pakistan border closure leaves thousands stranded: 'we miss our parents'. scmp.com Nearly three months since border clashes prompted the closure of land crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan, university students, merchants and families are left hanging with no way of getting back. | "We miss our parents and relatives," said Shah Faisal, 25, who studies medicine at an Afghan university and was hoping to visit his family back in Pakistan during winter break. | But the border has been shut since October 12, leaving many like him with no viable option of making it home.
(2026-01-04). Presidente uzbeko envía felicitación al pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El presidente uzbeko, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, felicitó a su par de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel y al pueblo cubano, con motivo de su fiesta nacional, comunicó este domingo el embajador del país caribeño en Uzbekistán, Carlos Valdés. | El diplomático, quien es concurrente desde Bakú, refirió a Prensa Latina que en su mensaje de felicitación Mirziyoyev trasladó de todo corazón al mandatario cubano y a su pueblo sus más sinceras felicitaciones y expresó los mejores deseos con motivo de la fiesta nacional de la República de Cuba: el Día de la Liberación. | "Estoy convencido de que los vínculos prácticos de cooperación entre n…
(2026-01-04). Presidente uzbeko envía felicitación al pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El presidente uzbeko, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, felicitó a su par de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel y al pueblo cubano, con motivo de su fiesta nacional, comunicó este domingo el embajador del país caribeño en Uzbekistán, Carlos Valdés. | El diplomático, quien es concurrente desde Bakú, refirió a Prensa Latina que en su mensaje de felicitación Mirziyoyev trasladó de todo corazón al mandatario cubano y a su pueblo sus más sinceras felicitaciones y expresó los mejores deseos con motivo de la fiesta nacional de la República de Cuba: el Día de la Liberación. | "Estoy convencido de que los vínculos prácticos de cooperación entre n…
(2026-01-04). Barcelona sigue ganando en la Liga española de fútbol. cubadebate.cu Barcelona venció hoy en los compases finales 2-0 a Espanyol en el tradicional derby catalán de la Liga española de fútbol. Fue un choque en el que brillaron los porteros de ambos bandos, hasta que Dani Olmo al minuto 86 rompió el hechizo y el polaco Robert Lewandowski sumó al 90, y los blaugranas se mantienen primeros.
(2026-01-04). "La tierra de Bolívar es sagrada, y un ataque a sus hijos es un ataque a todos los hijos dignos de nuestra América" cubadebate.cu Cuba condena y denuncia esas acciones como un acto de terrorismo de Estado; un asalto criminal contra nuestra América, Zona de Paz; una violación de la soberanía de una nación que es símbolo de independencia, dignidad y solidaridad, y un ataque inaceptable al Derecho Internacional. °No, señores imperialistas, este no es su patio trasero, ni territorio en disputa!.
(2026-01-04). first poop influencer is grading what rather not discuss. haaretz.com From upscale Tel Aviv restaurants to El Al flights, Yoel Darwish ranks Israel's public bathrooms — and the internet can't look away…
(2026-01-04). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2004-01-26). Pakistan triumph at El Paso Junior Open. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's promising junior tennis players, Shayan Afridi and Rashid Ali, delivered an outstanding performance to secure the El Paso Junior Open Doubles Title at the El Paso Tennis Club in Texas, USA. | The two young players are currently in the United States and recently competed in the highly regarded Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship in Miami during the second week of December. Entry into the main draw of this prestigious tournament is considered a major milestone, as it attracts the finest junior talent from around the world. | After the conclusion of the Orange Bowl Championship, the Pa…