(2026-01-14). Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein probe. geo.tv 
Former US President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for Donald Trump's inauguration as the next President of the United States in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, US, January 20, 2025. — ReutersHouse panel moves to hold…
(2026-01-14). Donald the Destroyer: Act II. counterpunch.org 
There are no in-house critics in Trump's second term (2025-2029), which may be more apocalyptic, leading to the derogation of America's democracy and greater use of force at home and abroad. The mainstream media is crediting Trump with seeking peaceful agreements to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, while the picture on the ground points to him throwing President Volodymyr Zelensky and several million Palestinians to Russian and Israeli wolves.
(2026-01-14). UK actor Juliet Stevenson campaigns for mothers in Gaza. aljazeera.com UK actor Juliet Stevenson is one of many renowned female artists who are pleading for more help for mothers in Gaza.
(2026-01-14). Conditions in Gaza worsen as winds and hypothermia kill 5. aljazeera.com Winter storms kill displaced Palestinians in Gaza left to shelter in flimsy tents by ceasefire abuses.
(2026-01-14). 'My leg went to heaven before me': Israeli war extinguishes Gaza childhoods. aljazeera.com After more than two years of a genocidal war, wounded and traumatised Palestinian children stare at an uncertain future.
(2026-01-14). Australian Greens back Royal Commission witch-hunting opposition to Gaza genocide. wsws.org The Greens are promoting an inquiry that has nothing to do with uncovering the circumstances of the Bondi terror attack but is aimed at legitimising police-state repression.
(2026-01-14). Australian media steps up attack on pro-Palestine workers. wsws.org The immediate target is opposition to Israel's imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza, but ultimately this campaign is aimed at stamping out all forms of political dissent by workers and young people.
(2026-01-14). Who is Ali Saath, expected leader of Palestinian Committee in Gaza. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Washington will soon release the names of people who are expected to lead the Palestinian Committee in Gaza, as part of the second phase of the peace agreement between Hamas and Israel.The New York Times revealed that the U.S. will be naming a panel of Palestinian technocrats to oversee the strip, which was devastated by a two-year war with Israel.The American newspaper was informed by four officials and six others that Ali Saath was selected to lead the panel in Gaza as part of the U.S.' ongoing efforts to maintain the peace deal agreed upon last October.The sources who spoke with the New York Times d…
(2026-01-14). Juliet Stevenson on Gaza: 'I'm disappointed by the silence in my industry'. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera interviews the veteran theatre, film and television actor, one of Britain's leading voices for Palestinians.
(2026-01-14). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Trump flips off factory worker after Epstein taunt. scmp.com US President Donald Trump raised his ‚Äåmiddle finger and appeared to direct profanity towards a factory worker who expressed ‚criticism of his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy at a Michigan auto plant on Tuesday, video circulating online showed. | The entertainment site TMZ first published video capturing the exchange, and the White House did not dispute its authenticity.
(2026-01-14). Bill, Hillary refuse to testify in House Epstein probe. tribune.com.pk 
Bill and Hillary Clinton on Tuesday refused to testify in a Republican-led congressional investigation of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying it was a partisan exercise. | "Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences," the Clintons wrote in a letter to Republican Representative James Comer, who chairs the House of Representatives Oversight Committee. | "For us, now is that time." | Comer said the committee will meet next week to hold former Democratic President Bill Clinton in…
(2026-01-14). Right Message, Wrong Messengers: A Brief History of Oil and U.S. Empire in Iran. counterpunch.org Multiple things can be true at once. The Iranian people are engaged in a legitimate popular struggle against an entrenched political elite that has failed to meet their material needs and has answered demands for freedom and dignity with unconscionable violence and repression. At the same time, the U.S. has no political, legal, or moral basis to intervene in Iran. The dire state of the country, as is true of Venezuela and Cuba, the two other nations targeted by the latest neo-neoconservative regime change enthusiasts blinded by imperial hubris and a fetishization of military power, is in significant part the resu…
(2026-01-14). Cooperation Between Cuba and Venezuela: A War Target for the US. counterpunch.org 
After the triumph of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the initially cordial bilateral relationship deteriorated rapidly. With the fall of the Marcos Pérez Jiménez dictatorship and the rise of Rómulo Betancourt to power, Venezuela became Fidel Castro's main regional antagonist. The 'Betancourt Doctrine,'aligned with Washington's interests, led to the breakdown of relations and spearheaded Cuba's expulsion
(2026-01-14). Newark, NJ: MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505NEWARK, NJ 07101973 801-0001www.njpop.orgCONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JANUARY 13, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS ENDORSE MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19TH MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH WILL PROTEST, RACIAL INJUSTICE, ICE KILLINGS, VENEZUELA WAR, ATTACKS ON VOTING RIGHTS The Martin Luther King March Of Resistance …
(2026-01-14). After Venezuela, Trump targets Iran—the imperialist rampage escalates. wsws.org The Trump administration is preparing an imminent militarily attack on Iran, in the next stage in a regime-change operation aimed at returning the Middle Eastern country of 93 million people to neo-colonial subjugation and placing its vast oil reserves under US imperialist control and domination.
(2026-01-14). Free Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, Mumia Abu-Jamal and all political prisoners! workers.org 
A coalition of groups which have long fought for the release of Mumia Abu-Jamal and other U.S. political prisoners felt compelled to issue the following statement in response to the illegal imprisonment of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores: The Mobilization for Mumia, the Campaign to Bring Mumia Home . . . |
(2026-01-14). Friday 1/16: Emergency Rally: Fight Against War in Venezuela. indybay.org
(2026-01-14). Venezuela's top lawmaker says more than 400 prisoners have been released. aljazeera.com The announcement contradicts claims from local rights groups that no more than 70 prisoners have been freed.
(2026-01-14). The Kidnapping of Venezuela's Sovereignty. counterpunch.org 
On January 3, 2026, the United States did not merely bomb a sovereign country and capture its president. It displayed, in the most unambiguous terms, a total defiance of…
(2026-01-14). Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, from his illegal imprisonment: "We trust Delcy Rodríguez" radiohc.cu National Assembly Deputy Nicolás Maduro Guerra conveyed a message this Tuesday from his father, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who is being illegally detained in New York along with the first lady, Cilia Flores, after being kidnapped by US commando forces on January 3. | During the terrorist attack, US aircraft bombed Caracas and other parts of the country, leaving at least 100 people dead and a similar number of wounded. | In the statement, the head of state expressed his firmness, unconditional support for interim president Delcy Rodríguez, and confidence in the government team. | "Yesterday we received a…
(2026-01-14). Energy Security: Trump Bluntly Admits Why Venezuelan Action Was Needed. wattsupwiththat.com Asked how his actions against Maduro line up with his "America First" agenda, Trump replied, "We want to surround ourself with energy, we have tremendous energy in that country. It's very important that we protect it. We need that for ourselves. We need that for the world, and we want to make sure we can protect it."
(2026-01-14). Trump to meet Venezuela opp leader tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump will host Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday at the White House, a senior administration official told AFP. | Machado has so far been sidelined by Washington after US forces seized then-president Nicolas Maduro on January 3, with Trump's administration claiming it would be "running" Venezuela. | Hours after deposing Maduro, Trump said Machado lacked the "respect" necessary to run the country, even though in the run-up to the last election in Venezuela the United States backed her and her proxy candidate for president. | The Tru…
(2026-01-14). Venezuela and the Trump Administration's "Hemisphere First" Agenda. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-14). Venezuela: U.S. attack seriously violates international law. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). Partido Comunista de Sudáfrica expresó solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Comunista de Sudáfrica (SACP, por sus siglas en inglés), Solly Mapaila visitó al embajador cubano Fakri Rodríguez Pinelo para transmitir la solidaridad de su organización con el pueblo y Gobierno de Cuba tras los recientes acontecimientos en Venezuela. | El portal del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Cubaminrex, precisa que durante el encuentro, Mapaila entregó una carta de condolencias en nombre del SACP por la caída en combate de 32 cubanos en defensa de la soberanía venezolana, durante la agresión militar estadounidense, el pasado 3 de enero. | El mensaje reafirmó el respa…
(2026-01-14). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez busca fortalecer el sector de la salud. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez evaluó este martes varias vías para fortalecer la Cuarta Transformación del Plan de las 7T, como lo instruyó el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | En reunión de trabajo con un equipo del sector de la salud, representantes del Gobierno venezolano destacaron los "importantes avances en el desarrollo de la medicina ancestral", lo que refleja un interés creciente por las prácticas tradicionales. | El pasado 8 de enero, Rodríguez propuso a la Asamblea Nacional un conjunto de leyes para el avance, en el período 2026-2031, y el desarrollo integral de la nación bolivariana.
(2026-01-14). Consternación y fuerza por combatientes cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La actitud valiente de los combatientes cubanos caídos en las acciones de secuestro del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores, el 3 de enero último, calan en la actitud comprometida de los colaboradores de la isla caribeña que ayudan a salvar vidas en todo el mundo. | Desde Trinidad y Tobago, el Jefe de la Brigada Médica, el doctor Orlando Lázaro Díaz Gómez, especialista de 1ro y 2do Grado en Higiene y Epidemiología y MsC en enfermedades infecciosas, envió a Radio Habana Cuba un mensaje a nombre de los 94 colaboradores que integran la brigada: | ´Hoy nos unimos a todos los cubanos…
(2026-01-14). No a la intervención estadounidense en Irán y otros lugares. workers.org 
Si alguna vez hubo la más mínima duda de que Donald Trump busca el cambio de régimen en cualquier gobierno al que se opone, el secuestro ilegal e ilícito del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, y su esposa, Cilia Adela Flores, el 3 de enero debería haber disipado esas dudas . . . |
(2026-01-14). Presidente Díaz-Canel firma libro de condolencias por héroes de Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel firmó este martes, en la embajada de Venezuela en La Habana, el libro de condolencias en homenaje a los héroes caídos en defensa de la soberanía de la nación bolivariana. | En su mensaje, el mandatario expresó el "gran dolor e indignación" provocado en el pueblo cubano por el "vil y criminal ataque" el 3 de enero contra Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, Cilia Flores.Expresamos nuestras genuinas y sentidas condolencias, y el homenaje revolucionario a las mujeres y…
(2026-01-14). Talk World Radio: Violence in the Media Is Changing Us. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're talking about media and violence. Our guest, Rose A. Dyson, is a media education consultant, scholar, writer, journal editor, public speaker, and activist living in Toronto. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-14). Pakistan issues nationwide alert over surge in WhatsApp account hijackings. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a nationwide advisory warning of a sharp rise in WhatsApp account hijacking incidents, saying the attacks are active, widespread and targeting users across all demographics. | In the advisory, Pakistan's National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) said attackers are exploiting social engineering techniques, the use of psychology, rather than technical flaws in WhatsApp's software to gain unauthorised access to accounts. | {{pdf}} | According to the advisory, criminals are using methods such as tricking users into sharing one-time passcodes…
(2026-01-14). One People, Realm, Leader: But Don't Call Them Nazis. commondreams.org 
(2026-01-14). China experiences brief warm spell before cold snap returns. ecns.cn Temperatures have rebounded across much of China in recent days, bringing dry and unusually mild weather to large parts of the country in mid-January. However, forecasters warn the warmth will be short-lived, with a sharp temperature drop and renewed cold expected soon.
(2026-01-14). Firing at Indian-origin businessman Jasvir Dhesi's home in Brampton, Bishnoi gang claims responsibility. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Notorious gangster Goldy Dhillon, associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has claimed he was behind a shooting outside the home of Canada-based businessman Jasvir Dhesi in Brampton. | The firing happened on January 12 and was caught on camera, circulating widely online. The video shows a man running on an icy surface while shooting towards Dhesi's house. No one was injured. | Dhillon posted on social media saying: "I am Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. I take responsibility for the shooting at Jasvir Dhesi's house in Ontario on 12/01/2026. Dhesi supports our enemies. Anyone who goes…
(2026-01-14). What Did Workers Have to Say in 2025? counterpunch.org 
Despite experiencing the harm of corporate greed and our collapsing social safety net firsthand, workers remain underrepresented in mainstream media. Here at Inequality.org we do our best to counteract that blind spot by publishing pieces with worker voices front and center. Not only do we give workers a platform to voice their perspectives, but we
(2026-01-14). Death penalty sought for South Korea's ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024. | South Korea last handed down a death sentence in 2016, but has not executed anyone since 1997. | In closing arguments at the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday, a prosecutor said investigators confirmed the existence of a scheme allegedly directed by Yoon and his former defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, dating back to October 2023 designed to keep Yoon in power. | "Yoon…claims to have committed emergenc…
(2026-01-14). Coast to coast protests condemn ICE murderers. workers.org 
People came out in massive numbers in numerous cities with little advance notice to protest the killing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement of ICE observer Renee Good by ICE agents on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis. Philadelphia, Jan. 8, 2025. (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Several thousand people converged on Philadelphia City . . . |
(2026-01-14). From Ellison-Let Palestine Live. counterpunch.org 
CODEPINK co-founders Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans call on TikTokers across the world to flood the platform for Palestine to #TakeBackTikTok from billionaire Larry Ellison, the media mogul soon to control TikTok's US app. "We don't have Ellison's billions, his private Hawaiian island or his cushy ties with Trump, but we do have people power
(2026-01-14). Sugary drinks, alcohol should cost more: WHO. tribune.com.pk 
Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption levels and boost health funding. | The WHO said consistently low taxes on the products in most countries were fuelling obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancers. | "Weak tax systems are allowing harmful products to remain cheap while health systems face mounting financial pressure from preventable non-communicable diseases," the UN health agency said. | The organisation said that while such drinks generate billions of dollars in profit, governments captur…
(2026-01-14). The Glee You See From Fascists About State Violence is a Sexual Fetish. counterpunch.org 
There is a psychology at the root of what we are seeing behind the behavior MAGA fascists and far-right media these past few weeks that isn't being addressed. One which is behind how they so openly defend the murder of an unarmed woman. Or how they cheer on the Trump regime's imperialistic fever dreams. And
(2026-01-14). Are Iran's protests different this time around? aljazeera.com The unprecedented convergence of internal and external pressures makes these protests distinct.
(2026-01-14). U.S. eases Nvidia H200 chip exports to China. ecns.cn The U.S. government announced on Tuesday it would resume shipments of Nvidia's H200 chips to Chinese customers.
(2026-01-14). Chinese AI startup tops global embodied intelligence benchmark. ecns.cn Chinese startup Spirit AI has said that its Spirit v1.5 embodied intelligence foundation model now ranks first according to the RoboChallenge real-world robotics benchmark, surpassing a leading U.S. model.
(2026-01-14). 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.
(2026-01-14). Saturday 1/17: Meetup: 13 Years of Activism For Animals! indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-14). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-01-14). Many Murdered by ICE Remembered during March through Sacramento. indybay.org Protesters marched from Capitol Park to Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento during an anti-ICE demonstration on January 10th.
(2026-01-14). 4 ICE detention deaths in just 10 days into the New Year. indybay.org Washington, DC, Monday, January 12, 2026 — While communities in Minneapolis and across the country mourn the death of Renee Nicole Good, who was executed by ICE last Wednesday, ICE has revealed that four people died in its custody in just the first 10 days of the New Year:…
(2026-01-14). Federal prosecutors quit as Trump's Justice Department defends ICE murderer, pursues investigation into victim's widow. wsws.org The refusal to investigate Renee Good's killer, alongside FBI probes of her family and allies, marks a major escalation in the ruling class campaign to criminalize opposition and suppress the democratic rights of the working class.
(2026-01-14). Rightward shift rips apart the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance. wsws.org From the outset, the party's programme, policies and election promises were based on a fundamental lie: It presented itself as an anti-war party and a party of social justice, but defended the capitalist system that produces war and social inequality, and allied itself with the parties defending capitalist rule.
(2026-01-14). Wednesday 1/14: The Attack On Healthcare Workers & Patients and The Fight For Single Payer A Panel. indybay.org Registration link sdaction.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/……
(2026-01-14). One manicure, 400 shades: Smart nails change color within seconds. albawaba.com 
(2026-01-14). China posts record trade in 2025 as private firms lead growth. ecns.cn China's foreign trade hit a record high in 2025, supported by a more diversified market structure and resilient private enterprises, official data showed on Wednesday.
(2026-01-14). Hawaii's Kilauea volcano puts on spectacular lava display. tribune.com.pk 
Hawaii's Kilauea was spraying a spectacular fountain of lava on Monday, keeping up its reputation as one of the world's most active volcanoes. | For over a year now, Kilauea has been regularly throwing out thousands of tonnes of molten rock and gases since it burst to life in December 2024. | Volcanologists with the US Geological Survey said the incandescent lava was being hurled more than 1,500 feet (460 meters) into the air, with plumes of smoke and gases rising as high as 20,000 feet (six kilometers). | Eruptions such as this one tend to last around one day, the USGS said, but can still vent up to 100,000 t…
(2026-01-14). At least 4 migrants have died in US immigration custody since start of 2026. scmp.com Four migrants died while in custody of US immigration authorities over the first 10 days of ‚2026, according to government press releases, a loss of life that followed record detention deaths last year under US President Donald Trump. | The deaths included two migrants from Honduras, one from Cuba and another from Cambodia, and occurred from January 3-9, according to US Immigration and ‚Å Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(2026-01-14). Europe's cannon fodder: Introduction and expansion of conscription in numerous EU countries. wsws.org The reintroduction and expansion of conscription is a direct result of the military rearmament in the NATO war against Russia and the preparation for a Third World War.
(2026-01-14). Saturday 1/24: Like Water: A Participatory Walk from the Edge of the City to the Sea. indybay.org Natural Bridges Road and Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-14). Saturday 1/31: We Need Single Payer Healthcare For All NOW! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Next to Ferry Building…
(2026-01-14). An alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt to confront the "coming storms" in the Middle East. uwidata.com Mohammed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt The Middle East appears poised for major alliances that will leave their mark on regional balances and the prospects for resolving long-standing issues in the region. Informed sources have revealed that Türkiye is seeking to become a member of a new defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. These …
(2026-01-14). As hate spirals in India, Hindu extremists turn to Christian targets. aljazeera.com Anti-Muslim violence has soared for more than a decade under Indian PM Modi. Now, Christians face the brunt, too.
(2026-01-14). China becomes net exporter of industrial robots: official. ecns.cn China has become a net exporter of industrial robots for the first time, as exports of the product exceeded imports in 2025, a customs official said on Wednesday.
(2026-01-14). China widens net in battle against graft. ecns.cn Uncovering well-concealed abuse of power has become a priority of China's anti-graft bodies, as corrupt practices have changed from cash-filled suitcases and overt embezzlement to a more sophisticated type of invisible graft, experts said.
(2026-01-14). IHC orders Practice and Procedure Rules made public in 48 hours. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad High Court Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani on Wednesday ordered that the High Court's Practice and Procedure Rules be uploaded on the court's website within 48 hours and that copies be provided to the Islamabad High Court and district bar associations. | The directive was issued during a case hearing when the court asked a lawyer about the Practice and Procedure Rules. The petitioner's lawyer said he was unaware of the details of the rules and was submitting an application to obtain them. | "We framed those High Court rules which we ourselves did not receive," Justice Kayani remarked. "I am a judge and…
(2026-01-14). Dutch youth seeks the dao on Wudang. ecns.cn "You have to imagine your feet are rooted in the ground like a tree," said Thomas Vriens, a 24-year-old Dutch musician studying Taoist culture on Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, Hubei province.
(2026-01-14). Nuuk, Copenhagen weigh liberty. tribune.com.pk 
Greenland hopes to cut all ties with Copenhagen, but leaders are proceeding cautiously with independence plans for the Danish self-governing territory despite US President Donald Trump's threats to take over the Arctic island. | Trump has repeatedly claimed that the United States needs Greenland for its national security, while Denmark and Greenland have stressed the island is not for sale and that Greenlanders themselves must decide their own future. | "We have an agreement with our Greenland fellow citizens that they decide their future in freedom, based on their own assessments and their own will," Danish h…
(2026-01-14). Can Europe Really Stop Trump from Taking Greenland? thinktank.pk In the volatile arena of 2026 international politics, Greenland has emerged as a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump's assertive foreign agenda. With its vast untapped resources—rare earth minerals critical for tech and defense, plus untapped oil and gas reserves—the Arctic territory's strategic value has intensified amid great-power competition involving Russia and China. Greenland's Prime …
(2026-01-14). Bangladesh warns of disinformation 'flood' ahead of vote. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh's interim leader warned Tuesday of a surge of disinformation that he said threatened to impact critical elections next month, the first since a 2024 uprising toppled the government. | Muhammad Yunus, the 85-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate, said he had called on the United Nations human rights team to "counter a surge of misinformation targeting the February 12 elections", his office said in a statement. | "There has been a flood of misinformation surrounding the elections," Yunus told UN rights chief Volker Turk in a telephone call, according to a statement. | "It is coming from both foreign med…
(2026-01-14). The Inevitable Transition in Iran. juancole.com Guest Editor Fariba Amini writes: : | I was going to write an article on the recent events in Iran, but in all honesty, my pen did not allow me. With the internet shut down in Iran, we have yet few images, but the news of hundreds killed breaks one's heart. Blood is pouring onto Iran's sidewalks. | Violence has been unprecedented on both sides, even though the protest started peacefully. | The Islamic Republic of Iran in its entirety is to be blamed, no question. Corruption, mismanagement, theft, suppression and the fall of the toman, have led to massive protests all over Iran. Sanctions of course have not…
(2026-01-14). Political Climate Boomerang and World Chaos. counterpunch.org 
President Trump is withdrawing the United States from the 1992 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is the legal bedrock for pathbreaking efforts of the world to take a look at its footprint on planet Earth. Is the US withdrawal from the environmental conventions of the UN undermining world safety and security? First,
(2026-01-14). Trump expects China to open its markets to US goods. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump returns from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-01-14). Far-right pro-Israel group Betar US to end activity in New York: NY AG says. aljazeera.com Attorney General says Betar US engaged in 'widespread persecution' of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish New Yorkers.
(2026-01-14). China's 'digital valley' reports computing power surge in 2025. ecns.cn A total of 50 data centers have been built or are under construction in the province, which is also home to a national computing network node that has attracted 48 service providers."ÄÄ"ÄÄFixed-asset investments in computing facilities exceeded 22 billion yuan (about 3.14 billion U.S.
(2026-01-14). Pakistan signs crypto deal linked to Trump family to explore stablecoin payments. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has signed an agreement with a company affiliated with World Liberty Financial, the main crypto business linked to the family of US President Donald Trump, to explore the use of a dollar linked stablecoin for cross border payments, the government said on Wednesday. | The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority said it had signed a memorandum of understanding with SC Financial Technologies, which it described as an affiliated entity of World Liberty Financial. The agreement will allow dialogue and technical engagement around "emerging digital payment architectures". | Today, World Liberty Financial…
(2026-01-14). At least 25 dead after construction crane collapses on China-backed Thai project. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-14). Uganda shuts down internet as Museveni seeks to extend 40-year rule. scmp.com Ugandan authorities shut down internet access nationwide on Tuesday, two days ahead of elections in which President Yoweri Museveni has overseen a crackdown on the opposition as he seeks to extend his 40-year rule. | The 81-year-old leader, who once said African rulers should not overstay their time in office, was widely expected to win a seventh term on Thursday due to his total control over state and security bodies.
(2026-01-14). Court delays hearing on petitions to dismiss Ben-Gvir, says government did not address claims. haaretz.com Earlier on Tuesday, Ben-Gvir asked the court to dismiss the petitions outright, arguing that the High Court has no authority to rule on the dismissal of government ministers…
(2026-01-14). Border controls cut polio cases by 60%. tribune.com.pk 
Another polio case was confirmed on Tuesday in North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), raising the total number of polio cases reported in 2025 to 31. | However, when compared to 2024, there has been a 59.5% reduction in the incidence of the disease in the outgoing year. This significant reduction is due to Pakistan's decision to regulate unorganised cross-border movement with Afghanistan, health officials said based on surveillance data. | Authorities said tighter controls on the movement of people and goods across the border have strengthened monitoring systems and reduced opportunities for th…
(2026-01-14). SEIU cancels 5-day strike at KPC Health facilities in California. wsws.org The SEIU-UHW West bureaucracy announced a tentative agreement on January 10 and called off the strike—just two days before 15,000 nurses in New York City launched what has become the largest nurses' strike in the city's history.
(2026-01-14). Trump may give momentum, but the revolution hinges on how much Iranians are willing to sacrifice. haaretz.com If the United States fails to support Iranian protesters, the President risks being accused of abandoning them to their fate – but a prolonged offensive campaign will take time. Either way, the Israeli Defense Ministry and other bodies are increasing their preparations for possible escalation…
(2026-01-14). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-14). Putin ships hijacked: Starmer finds loopholes to attack Russian tankers, UK undeterred by Oreshnik. hindustantimes.com The UK is preparing to intercept and stop oil tankers linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" after identifying a legal basis to use military force under sanctions and anti-money laundering laws. As London intensifies efforts to disrupt illicit oil shipments funding Moscow's war in Ukraine, the move signals a major escalation in maritime enforcement, raising geopolitical stakes across global shipping lanes.
(2026-01-14). ACT NOW: is about to vote on a dangerous bill Vote NO on AB672! wibailoutpeople.org "This bill will not make our communities safer. Instead it endangers all of us by threatening our democracy and first amendment rights. " As a follow up to our earlier alert: here's a JVP link you can use to call your WI rep: When you click "Call me", you will receive a phone call on the …
(2026-01-14). Country eyes satellite internet leap with record filings. ecns.cn China's record number of satellite applications filed with the International Telecommunication Union is set to energize the entire space industry chain, from manufacturing to launching, propelling the nation's aerospace sector into a new phase of industrial scale-up and capability building, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-01-14). Flawed 'weepy horses' becomes a hit! Foreign buyers: Yiwu spawns global sensations every year. ecns.cn A simple manufacturing flaw has turned a plush toy-the "weepy horses", with its embroidered mouth sewn upside down-into an unexpected social media sensation.
(2026-01-14). In final State of the State speech, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy touts minimum wage, job creation and property tax relief. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? After eight years in office, outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy After expressing thanks and gratitude to Garden State voters for entrusting him with what he called the…
(2026-01-14). Greenland PM backs Denmark ties over US. geo.tv 
Chairman of the Naalakkersuisut, Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen give a statement on the current situation at a press conference in the Hall of Mirrors at the Prime Minister's Office in Copenhagen, Denmark January 13, 2026….
(2026-01-14). Trump says 'help is on the way' for Iran protesters. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has said "help is on the way" for anti-government protesters in Iran.
(2026-01-14). Inadequate Pensions for Older People in Hungary. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anna, 80, shows a notebook containing detailed records of monthly expenses, for herself and her sister Erika, 84, in their home in Budapest, Hungary, October 2025. | © 2025 Kartik Raj/Human Rights Watch | The Hungarian government is failing to ensure older people's rights to social security and an adequate standard of living, including access to sufficient food, medicine, and energy.The rise in poverty among older people, which became evident during sharp inflation in 2022 and 2023, highlights longstanding structural problems with the Hungarian pension and social security system.Hu…
(2026-01-14). 'Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025'. tribune.com.pk 
Hate speech against minorities, including Muslims and Christians, in India rose by 13 per cent in 2025, with most incidents occurring in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a Washington-based research group said on Tuesday. | India Hate Lab documented 1,318 instances of what it called hate speech in 2025, up from 1,165 in 2024 and 668 in 2023, at events such as political rallies, religious processions, protest marches and cultural gatherings. | Of that number, 1,164 incidents occurred in states and union territories governed by the BJP, either direc…
(2026-01-14). Crane collapse causes deadly train crash in Thailand. aljazeera.com At least 29 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane collapsed onto a train in Thailand.
(2026-01-14). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-14). Scientists confirm 2025 as third-warmest year ever recorded. aljazeera.com Average temperatures during 2023-2025 exceeded the 1.5C limit set out in the Paris Agreement, data shows.
(2026-01-14). Anger and Outrage in Marin Over Terrorist Murders. indybay.org Thousands in Memorial March at Marin County Civic Center…
(2026-01-14). North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says no chance of improved ties with the South. aljazeera.com Powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rebukes claims she is open to more "communication".
(2026-01-14). JCP confirms 10 additional SHC judges. tribune.com.pk 
The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of ten additional judges to the Sindh High Court (SHC) by a majority vote. | The commission also nominated four judges to the constitutional bench of the high court. Interestingly, three of the judges assigned to the bench were among the 10 judges confirmed. | The JCP met at the conference room of the Supreme Court of Pakistan for making recommendations for confirmation of SHC additional judges and re-constitution and extension of constitutional benches. The meeting was chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi. | Acco…
(2026-01-14). Iran protests live: Tehran says President Trump's goal is regime change. aljazeera.com Tehran says US seeking to 'manufacture pretext for military intervention' as President Trump warns of 'strong action'.
(2026-01-14). Aurangzeb says new investors entering Pakistan despite some firms exiting. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that while some companies had exited Pakistan due to high taxes and energy costs, new local and foreign investors were also entering the market, showing continued confidence in the economy. | "There are firms which are also leaving that is true… if the taxation is high or the energy cost is high or its financing cost is always moving in the right direction those have been real issues," Aurangzeb said while addressing the Pakistan Policy Dialogue in Islamabad. | He said Pakistan had attracted 20 new foreign investors over the past 18 months, inc…
(2026-01-14). 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 (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-14). From Oreshnik to Stratosphere: Russia's weapon stuns NATO, 'Predator' to fly beyond Arrow & Patriot. hindustantimes.com Russia has unveiled its new 'Predator' stratospheric unmanned platform, a high-altitude, long-endurance drone capable of near-space missions, satellite-like surveillance and heavy payload operations. Developed by Geron, the AI-enabled UAV features monowing stealth design, vertical takeoff and a 12,000-km range, signaling a major leap in Moscow's aerial warfare and reconnaissance capabilities amid escalating tensions with NATO.
(2026-01-14). Thursday 1/15: Mass Call: Weekend of Action. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mass-call-noice……
(2026-01-14). Cold War Context for the Killings of Four US Political Leaders. counterpunch.org 
The imperialist U.S. state stops at nothing; anything goes. Really? After victory in World War II and with U.S. manufacturing in high gear, the United States in the 1960s dominated world finances, trade, and politics. One dark cloud was the Soviet Union. Its industrialization had greatly expanded before the War and afterwards was recovering. The USSR was mentoring
(2026-01-14). Shanxi's tree hollows turned into canvases for local artists. ecns.cn Tree hollows have become unexpected art canvases across the northern province of Shanxi, breathing artistic life into a few cities and fostering a newfound appreciation for environmental preservation among residents.
(2026-01-14). Africa Cup of Nations: Semi-finals. aljazeera.com We're at the semi-final stage at the Africa Cup of Nations, where the margins are tighter and the pressure is growing.
(2026-01-14). Trump warns Iran of 'very strong action' if protestors hanged. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would react strongly if authorities in Iran started hanging people in their crackdown on a popular uprising against the government. | "We will take very strong action if they do such a thing," he told CBS News in an interview, when asked about hangings potentially beginning on Wednesday. | "When they start killing thousands of people ⚪ and now you're telling me about hanging. We'll see how that's going to work out for them," Trump said in a video clip released online. | REPORTER: Do you have a message for the leaders of Iran?@POTUS: "The message is th…
(2026-01-14). Trump attack on Fed chief sparks deep concern in financial institutions. wsws.org Fearing the consequences of Trump's actions, central bankers from around the world have declared their "full solidarity" with Jerome Powell.
(2026-01-14). Iran: Destabilizing by strangulation. workers.org 
Joachim Guilliard, a German antiwar activist who runs the German blog Nachgetragen and who has contributed to books about West Asia, wrote the following article Jan. 9, 2026, in his continuing coverage of events in the region. Translated by Tlaxcala and revised by Workers World staff, who maintained Guilliard's notes. . . . |
(2026-01-14). Greenland rejects Washington's takeover threat. ecns.cn The US desire to take over Greenland cannot be accepted under any circumstances, said Greenland's government on Monday.
(2026-01-14). Minneapolis: Activists call for 'ICE Out' day of no work, school or shopping January 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
News Link: tinyurl.com/2dn4d673 BREAKING: Minneapolis labor, faith, and community leads have joined to call for a general strike on Friday, Jan 23rd — no work, no school, and no shopping! They are demanding ICE out of MN, justice for Renee Nicole Good, and an end to all ICE terror. Labor On the Line SEIU Local …
(2026-01-14). Is Merz more afraid of Iran now? As Trump weighs strikes on Tehran, why is Europe arming its words. hindustantimes.com As protests rock Iran and over 600 people are reportedly killed, Donald Trump hints the US may "do something" while slapping 25% tariffs on countries trading with Tehran. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the regime is in its "last days," raising fears of foreign intervention and the most serious challenge to clerical rule since 1979.
(2026-01-14). US senators introduce bill to stop Trump seizing Greenland. aljazeera.com The bipartisan bill would bar funding for any move to occupy or annex the territory of a NATO member state.
(2026-01-14). Wednesday 1/14: Watsonville Community Hospital: Stop the Temporary Closure of the ICU. indybay.org Watsonville Community Hospital, 75 Nielson Street, Watsonville…
(2026-01-14). Singers Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews, Neil Young denounce ICE murder, while Golden Globes offers "95 percent cheery pablum" wsws.org Prominent figures in film and music, and sports, have not been shy about condemning the Minneapolis killing.
(2026-01-14). Viral plea turns into national pig feast. ecns.cn The Hechuan government pivoted to support the influx, deploying traffic police and urban management to maintain order.Online, the story sparked humor and admiration."She's the first person brave enough to invite the whole country to dinner," one commenter wrote.
(2026-01-14). Why Trump's China Tariffs Couldn't Slow the Growth Engine. thinktank.pk The United States escalated its trade confrontation with China through aggressive tariffs, aiming to curb Beijing's export dominance, reduce the bilateral trade deficit, and pressure China into economic concessions. Despite these measures—including high duties that reached significant levels on many Chinese goods—China not only weathered the storm but achieved remarkable resilience. The country's trade surplus …
(2026-01-14). Unsung US civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin dies, aged 86. aljazeera.com Colvin's arrest for not giving up her seat on a segregated bus helped ignite the modern civil rights movement.
(2026-01-14). Postal Workers Demand: ICE Out of Minnesota! January 18, 2026 Rally. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-14). R Programming tips on mapping IGRA2 Radiosonde data. wattsupwiththat.com Mapping IGRA2 data with R and ggplot2.
(2026-01-14). Myanmar says Rohingya genocide case at The Hague is 'flawed, unfounded'. aljazeera.com International Court of Justice is deciding if Myanmar committed genocide against Rohingya in a 2017 military crackdown.
(2026-01-14). Saturday 1/24: The Neighborhood Kids Full Live Band + Indigenous Cats in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-14). Three killed in landslide in Kohat district. tribune.com.pk 
At least three people were killed on Wednesday when a landslide struck Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat district, rescue officials said. | Landslide occurred in the Qamar Killi area on the outskirts of Tehsil Gambat Photo: Express | Landslide occurred in the Qamar Killi area on the outskirts of Tehsil Gambat Photo: Express | According to Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi, the landslide occurred in the Qamar Killi area on the outskirts of Tehsil Gambat. Initial reports suggested that seven people were trapped under the debris after the collapse. | Rescue 1122 teams were dispatched to the site soon after the…
(2026-01-14). Thursday 1/29: Pesticide Impacts In and Around Monterey Bay. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-14). Modest Gain, Major Headwinds: The Energy Transition at the Crossroads. counterpunch.org 
This past November, the United Nations annual Emissions Gap Report found modest progress in the fight against global warming over the past year. Yet there was even a reported catch to that small piece of decent news, namely, the progress is at risk due to the policies of the Trump administration. Overall, the report found
(2026-01-14). Sunnyvale Says No ICE/No War. indybay.org Jan 10 quickly turned into a national day of action after Rachel Good, a community observer, was murdered by ICE in Minneapolis. In Sunnyvale CA, a regular protest held every Saturday at 2pm had a special theme.
(2026-01-14). Video: Crane falls on a train, killing at least 22 in Thailand. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least 22 people were killed, and about 80 others were injured in a train accident caused by a crane collapse on a railway line in northern Thailand, local authorities announced Wednesday."Twenty-two people were killed and more than 30 injured," local police official Nakhon Ratchasima Thatchapon Chinawong told AFP earlier.A video was posted on social media of the aftermath of the crash, showing rescue workers attempting to save people who were still stuck inside the train in Thailand. The horrific incident happened on Wednesday in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, northeast of Bangko…
(2026-01-14). Russia hits Ukraine power plant. tribune.com.pk 
Russia pummelled a power plant early Tuesday as it kept up pressure on Ukraine's battered energy system, while unidentified drones hit two oil tankers in the Black Sea. | Four people were killed in Ukraine as Russia fired more than two dozen missiles and hundreds of drones overnight. Moscow has hit Ukraine with daily drone and missile barrages in recent months, targeting energy infrastructure and cutting power and heating in the frigid depths of winter. | Meanwhile, two Greek-owned oil tankers were hit in the Black Sea on Tuesday, one of which was scheduled to load Kazakh oil on Russia's coast, officials said.
(2026-01-14). Trump says US will respond 'strongly ' if Iran hangs protesters. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters, on his return from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 13, 2026. — Reuters"Help is on its way," President Trump tells Iranian protesters.Deaths of 2,403 protesters verified along with 147 govt…
(2026-01-14). The Shooting Of Renee Good Was A Breaking Point Iran Regime Change Effort Under Way, Again. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/13/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-01-14). Analysis: Why Greenland and Europe might have to offer Trump concessions. aljazeera.com Europe might offer a minerals deal and greater US security presence on Greenland. Will that be enough to satiate Trump?>
(2026-01-14). 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 for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (the International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH and the World Organisation Against Torture-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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-14). Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle set to surpass 10-trillion-yuan GDP after China's 6-year blueprint. ecns.cn On the first working day of 2026, Chongqing held the conference on enhancing the development capacity of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle. With senior local Party, government, and departmental leaders in attendance, the "first meeting of the new year" of the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle unveiled a new development blueprint, following six years of national-level promotion and implementation.
(2026-01-14). Man sentenced to death in first trial for murder of ex-girlfriend. ecns.cn A Chinese man surnamed Li was sentenced to death in a first-instance trial for the murder of his 22-year-old former girlfriend, according to a statement released Tuesday by the Anqing Intermediate People's Court.
(2026-01-14). 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)…
(2026-01-14). Convicted Former Guinean Official Dies in Prison. hrw.org Col. Claude Pivi, Guinea's former minister for presidential security and one of the men convicted in a landmark trial for rapes and killings committed in Guinea in 2009, reportedly died in custody in a hospital on January 6, 2026, of natural causes. | Click to expand Image | Col. Claude Pivi, Guinea's former minister for presidential security, at Martyrs Square of Conakry on October 2, 2009. | © 2009 Seyllou/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-01-14). Crisis management through the ages. indybay.org The capitalist world system thus runs on credit, on the anticipation of future valorization that is continually postponed into the future through the granting of credit. Credit generates the demand that keeps capitalist commodity production, which is suffocating under its own productivity, going at all.
(2026-01-14). Protest, Pressure, and the Risk of Misreading Iran. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-14). Health gains in 2025 despite wars, funding cuts. independent.co.ug 
Burundi, Egypt and Fiji eliminated trachoma; Guinea and Kenya eliminated sleeping sickness; and Niger became the first African country to eliminate river blindness NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Even as funding cuts, conflict and climate shocks strained health systems worldwide — disrupting essential services in many countries — governments and partners still recorded notable gains …
(2026-01-14). Thursday 2/5: Climate Justice and the Moss Landing Battery Fire. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-14). Second inferno bar owner held in Switzerland. tribune.com.pk 
The French co-owner of a Swiss bar which went up in flames during New Year celebrations has been forbidden from leaving the country, the cantonal authorities said on Tuesday. | The court in the southwestern Wallis canton said it had imposed the travel ban on Jessica Moretti, who along with her husband Jacques owned Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, as an alternative to pre-trial detention "due to the risk of flight". | It comes a day after Jacques Moretti was detained as part of the investigation into the blaze, which killed 40 people and wounded 116 after ripping through the packed bar…
(2026-01-14). Why Hindu Extremists Are Now Targeting India's Small Christian Community. thinktank.pk In recent years, India has witnessed a troubling surge in religious tensions, with Hindu nationalist groups increasingly directing their aggression toward Christian communities. This shift comes amid a broader wave of majoritarian politics that has already strained relations with Muslim minorities. As of 2026, experts warn that unchecked hate speech and violence could undermine India's …
(2026-01-14). China to advance high-standard opening-up, creating new opportunities for the world. ecns.cn The Central Economic Work Conference held in December 2025 reaffirmed China's commitment to opening-up and to promoting win-win cooperation across a wide range of fields, while laying out key measures to advance high-standard opening-up in 2026.
(2026-01-14). Iran to execute anti-Khamenei protester today, Trump issues stern warning. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: As unrest in Iran continues to grow and at least 2,403 people have been reported dead in the last two weeks, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the US will take "very strong action" if protesters are executed. Iran responded angrily, with its national security chief accusing Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being responsible for the deaths of Iranian people. | In an interview with CBS News, Trump did not give details but said the US would react strongly if Iran started hanging protesters. "If they hang them, you're going to see some things," he said. | Soon after…
(2026-01-14). Japan Gifts Pakistan •2.91 Billion: Life-Saving Child Hospital. thinktank.pk In a major boost to pediatric care in Pakistan's underserved southern regions, Japan has committed 2,910 million Japanese Yen (approximately $18.62 million) to fund the Project for the Improvement of Child Health Care Facilities in South Punjab. The landmark agreement was formalized on January 13, 2026, in Islamabad, marking a significant milestone in Japan-Pakistan development …
(2026-01-14). Why We're Suing the Bureau of Land Management to Stop Deforestation and Burning Across 905,000 Acres of Southwest Montana. counterpunch.org 
If a person illegally burns something, it is called arson. But when the federal government decides to deforest and burn unspecified areas within a 905,000-acre area to create more grass for cattle, it's called a "vegetation management project." The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) authorized one of these so-called "vegetation management projects" for its 905,000-acre field
(2026-01-14). China's Long March 8A rocket launches new satellite group. ecns.cn The rocket lifted off at 11: 25 pm (Beijing Time) from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. It successfully placed the payloads, the 18th group of low-orbit internet satellites, into preset orbit.
(2026-01-14). "I wish we could pull everybody together and do a general strike" —New York City nurses speak out on their struggle second day into strike. wsws.org The strike raises the necessity for its expansion into a unified movement against social inequality, bringing the organized power of the working class into direct conflict with the financial oligarchy, which is centered in New York City and has the Trump administration at its head.
(2026-01-14). Elderly care economy to get a fillip. ecns.cn Targeting over 310 million citizens aged 60 and above, the measures aim to cultivate a thriving silver economy by empowering businesses, boosting consumption, and integrating advanced technology, the Ministry of Civil Affairs said on Tuesday.E-commerce platforms and large supermarkets need to better match the supply and demand of elderly care services, the measures added.
(2026-01-14). Starbucks Workers United: What's next starts February 2, 2026 Join the call! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Union Starbucks baristas have taken the world by storm since we began our unfair labor practice strike in November. For every barista on strike, dozens of customers and allies have struck with their wallets, committing not to buy Starbucks. Together, we've built serious consumer pressure on Starbucks to stop …
(2026-01-14). Gold, silver hit record highs in global and local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Global and local gold and silver prices surged to historic highs on Wednesday, driven by strong international bullion market gains. | In the international market, spot gold rose 1% to $4,632.03 per ounce by 0715 GMT after hitting a record high of $4,639.42 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery climbed 0.9% to $4,639.50. | In Pakistan's local market, the price of gold per tola jumped by Rs4,300 to a record Rs486,162, while the price per 10 grams increased by Rs3,687 to Rs416,805. | Read: Gold prices rise despite global dip | Silver prices also registered sharp gains. Spot silver jumped 3…
(2026-01-14). Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US 'help' may unleash chaos. scmp.com Washington's Middle East allies are bracing for what they fear could be "catastrophic" consequences if the United States moves militarily against Iran — a possibility US President Donald Trump again dangled this week by promising Iranian protesters that "help is on its way". | Despite Trump's vow of support, analysts warn that even a sustained US air campaign would be unlikely to unseat Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime.
(2026-01-14). Trump doubles down on threat to seize Greenland, as Danish Foreign Minister set for talks in Washington. wsws.org Trump's seizure of Greenland would spell the end of NATO, an outcome the European powers are desperately trying to avoid because they are not yet ready militarily to act independently without US support.
(2026-01-14). Is bigger crisis looming following ICE shooting in Minnesota. ecns.cn Protests across the U.S. have escalated following the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(2026-01-14). In The Pay Of Park Foundation Revisited: How Park Foundation Funded Media In 2024 (1). indybay.org The various media outlets funded by The Park Foundation generally haven't been providing their readers, listeners, or viewers with much historical information about the Park Foundation's historical origins or its 21st-century historical role in U.S. political history.
(2026-01-14). EconoScope | White House — Fed clash highlights strains on U.S. economic stability. ecns.cn A renewed clash between the White House and the Federal Reserve has raised fresh questions about the stability of U.S. economic policymaking, as political pressure on the central bank intensifies and uncertainty grows over who will succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
(2026-01-14). Aubameyang returns as Gabon lifts team's suspension after AFCON exit. aljazeera.com Star players Aubameyang and Manga are back but the football association will continue its search for a new head coach.
(2026-01-14). New Zealand government exploits Auckland fire to slander striking firefighters. wsws.org Government ministers are attempting to criminalise industrial action and intimidate all public sector workers who are fighting against austerity.
(2026-01-14). Winter, AI drive US emissions. tribune.com.pk 
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United States rose last year, snapping a two-year streak of declines as cold winter temperatures drove demand for heating fuel and the AI boom led to a surge in power generation, a think tank said Tuesday. | The 2.4 percent increase in the world's largest economy came as President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress enacted a series of policies hostile to climate action, though the authors of the Rhodium Group report said the full impact of those decisions will only be felt in the coming years. | Rich nations, including Europe's largest economies Germany and France, are slo…
(2026-01-14). At least 22 people killed when crane falls on train in northeast Thailand. aljazeera.com The train, travelling from Bangkok to northeast Thailand, derails when a construction crane falls on it.
(2026-01-14). Seoul's tie hopes 'pipe dream'. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister on Tuesday dismissed hopes for improved relations with Seoul as a "pipe dream", and demanded an apology over an alleged drone incursion from the South. | "As far as Seoul's various hope-filled wild dreams called 'repair of DPRK-ROK relations' are concerned, they all can never come true," Kim Yo Jong said in a statement carried by the state-run Korean Central News Agency, using the acronyms for the official names of both countries. | Pyongyang said over the weekend that it shot down a drone near the North Korean city of Kaesong in early January after it crossed…
(2026-01-14). FM's Africa visit reaffirms commitment. ecns.cn He added that "neoliberalism" is nearing bankruptcy in Africa and that "neocolonialism" has no future on the continent, emphasizing that all forms of oppression and bullying will be permanently driven out of Africa.
(2026-01-14). Iran accuses foreign intelligence behind protest movement. aljazeera.com Israel's covert operations in Iran spark allegations of destabilising protests as tensions escalate.
(2026-01-14). Friday 1/23: Free Zoe Rally at UC Berkeley. indybay.org 55 Sather Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-01-14). Friday 2/13: Honoring Our Relatives: Amah Mutsun Botanical Illustrations and The Teachings of Plants. indybay.org Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-14). Over 20 killed, several injured as crane collapse derails train in Thailand. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Over 20 people have been killed and several others injured after a construction crane fell on top of a train in Thailand and causing the derailment. | The accident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, which is 230 km northeast of Bangkok. The train was bound for Ubon Ratchathani province.The blaze has been doused off while the rescue operation is underway, the police said.
(2026-01-14). Monday 1/19: 2026 MLK Freedom March for Voting Rights, Justice & Equality in San Francisco. indybay.org Starting point: CalTrain Station, 700 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, then march to Yerba Beuna Gardens for rally & teach-ins | March: 11 AM – 12 PM | Rally & Teach-ins @ Yerba Buena Gardens: noon – 4 PM…
(2026-01-14). US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists. geo.tv 
Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood hold Jordanian flags and chant slogans during a pro-Palestinian demonstration after Friday prayers in Amman, Jordan, April 13, 2018. The placard reads: "Jerusalem our capital". — ReutersThe United States on Tuesday designated the Egyptian,…
(2026-01-14). Trump Proposes Opening Over 1 Million Acres of California Public Lands to Drilling, Fracking. indybay.org BAKERSFIELD, Calif., January 12, 2026 — The Trump administration today released plans to open more than 1 million acres of public lands and mineral rights to oil and gas drilling and fracking in Southern California and the Central Valley, Central Coast and Bay Area.
(2026-01-14). Boat capsizes near Keti Bandar, one dead and one missing. tribune.com.pk 
At least one person has died and another remains missing after a boat capsized near Keti Bandar in Sindh, police and maritime officials said on Wednesday. | The accident occurred near Keti Bandar when a boat carrying eight people overturned in rough sea conditions. The passengers had travelled from Karachi to hunt birds and fish in the area, officials said. | Local fishermen rushed to the scene after learning of the incident and managed to rescue six people alive. Two people were initially reported missing after the boat overturned due to what officials described as strong waves and bad weather. | According to…
(2026-01-14). Turkey: Arbitrary dissolution of the Young LGBTI+ Association. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). China launches Yaogan-50 01 remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn
(2026-01-14). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Turkey: Drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Northern lights light up sky over Reykjavik. ecns.cn
(2026-01-14). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Insights丨UN Economist: Consumption potential and green transition to power China's next growth phase. ecns.cn
(2026-01-14). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Complementarity: A beacon in Guinea's quest for justice after the 28 September 2009 killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). U.S.-based rights group says confirmed death toll in Iran protests rises to 2,571. haaretz.com
(2026-01-14). The Use of Military Force in Iran could Backfire on Trump. juancole.com
(2026-01-14). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). China's rare earth steel is transforming infrastructure. That's bad news for the Pentagon. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-01-14). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). Racing toward a Mad Max World. juancole.com
(2026-01-14). Protest against rich, successful people! indybay.org
(2026-01-14). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Myanmar: perpetuates instability, serious human rights violations. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-14). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). China's goods trade hits RMB 45.47 trillion in 2025, maintaining global lead. ecns.cn
(2026-01-14). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-14). Trump dinamita consenso latinoamericano y caribeño como Zona de Paz. radiohc.cu En este, su segundo mandato en la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump ha decidido dinamitar uno de los consensos políticos más importantes que construyó América Latina en la última década: la Proclama de la CELAC que declaró a la región como zona de paz. | Esa declaración, adoptada en 2014 por los jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de América Latina y el Caribe, comprometía a los países a resolver sus controversias por vías pacíficas, respetar estrictamente la soberanía y renunciar al uso o a la amenaza del uso de la fuerza en la región. | No era un tratado jurídico con mecanismos de sanción, pero sí una poderosa toma de posici…
(2026-01-14). Universidad Central, ratificar la excelencia, el mayor homenaje a Fidel en su Centenario. radiohc.cu 
Ratificar la condición de excelencia en el año que comienza es el propósito mayor de directivos, claustro, trabajadores y alumnos de la Universidad Central en el año que comienza. | La casa de altos estudios cuenta con más de 3 mil alumnos en el curso diurno, y unos 4 mil en cursos por encuentro, con 51 carreras universitarias, 23 programas doctorales, 44 programas de maestría, con más de 20 mil maestrantes, doctorantes, diplomados y jóvenes formados en otros cursos. | Una institución que, a pesar de serias dificultades sigue construyendo el futuro de la formación de los profesionales de la región central del paí…
(2026-01-14). Incendio de gran magnitud afectó zona en provincia cubana de Matanzas. radiohc.cu Un incendio de grandes proporciones afectó en las últimas horas varios kilómetros de mangle en torno al Reparto 'Armando Mestre', en la zona conocida como El Naranjal, en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas. | De acuerdo con información difundida por el periódico Girón a través de sus redes sociales, las llamas comenzaron cerca del estadio 'Victoria de Girón' y se extendieron hasta las inmediaciones de la Circunvalación, elevando una intensa luz anaranjada al cielo nocturno. | Aunque la extensión frontal del fuego ha disminuido, vecinos del área afirmaron que la proximidad de las llamas a los edificios res…
(2026-01-14). Exposición Reencuentro con los Maestros por aniversario de la Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro. radiohc.cu 
La Academia Nacional de Bellas Artes San Alejandro, en la capital cubana, inauguró la exposición Reencuentro con los Maestros, como parte del programa de celebraciones por el aniversario 208 de su fundación. | Conformada por 30 retratos hechos por los estudiantes del nivel medio de la Academia que oscilan entre los 15 y 17 años de edad, la exposición en esta ocasión es un homenaje a las personalidades del Arte y la Intelectualidad que han marcado pautas en el ámbito cultural del país, ya sea dentro de las artes visuales, como de la musica, danza, y el cine. | ´Es muy importante que los estudiantes conozcan…
(2026-01-14). Bailarín cubano Patricio Revé en el Royal Ballet de Londres. radiohc.cu El Royal Ballet de Londres incorporó este martes al talentoso cubano Patricio Revé a su cuerpo de danza, como bailarín principal para la temporada 2026-2027. | El joven hizo su debut como artista invitado con la compañía en mayo de 2025, en el papel principal de Romeo junto a Natalia Osipova en 'Romeo y Julieta', y desde entonces ha aparecido en Osipova/Linbury en noviembre, presentó la compañía en sus redes sociales. | Para él, actuar junto a artistas tan increíbles y ser parte de esta histórica empresa es un honor.Agradezco a todos los bailarines y personal que me han hecho tan bienvenido", amplía la publicació…
(2026-01-14). Kenosha, January 17, 2026: No 287g! Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1KZPrsHkZK/ Event by Voces de la Frontera Behind closed doors, and without public knowledge, Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner has recently signed a federal 287(g) agreement with ICE. This goes against his September 2025 press release stating that 287(g) was not in the best interest of tax-payers and he would not pursue program. As …
(2026-01-14). ALBA-TCP expresa respaldo a Raúl Castro, Díaz-Canel y al pueblo de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América — Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) expresó este martes su respaldo al líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro, al presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel y al pueblo y al Gobierno de la mayor isla de las Antillas. | El ente multinacional declaró en un comunicado emitido esta jornada, su acompañamiento a Cuba "en la justa defensa de su soberanía e independencia, sustentada en el ejercicio legítimo del derecho a la libre determinación". | El ALBA-TCP reiteró que la Carta de las Naciones Unidas constituye el fundamento de la convi…
(2026-01-13). Mark Ruffalo and Susan Sarandon among stars leading celebrity call to restore Palestinian healthcare services. haaretz.com Dozens of actors, activists, and doctors, including Cynthia Nixon and Joaquin Phoenix, issued a letter urging the immediate restoration of healthcare in Gaza and the West Bank, warning that 'systematic attacks on hospitals and an unlawful blockade' have collapsed the region's medical infrastructure…
(2026-01-13). Storm in Gaza leaves infant dead from exposure as six Palestinians killed in building collapse. haaretz.com Seven people were killed in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday as a result of harsh weather, according to medical sources. Aid workers say they are unable to provide safe shelter for residents, as Israel continues to impose restrictions on the entry of humanitarian equipment…
(2026-01-13). Starmer reportedly accepts seat on Trump-led Gaza Board of Peace. haaretz.com The British prime minister is expected to take a seat on the Trump-led body to oversee Gaza, the Times of London reported, while a source tells Haaretz the White House could unveil the full board as early as Tuesday…
(2026-01-13). Gaza technocratic committee to be announced in Cairo, sources say, amid skepticism on implementation. haaretz.com Trump's 20-point cease-fire plan tasks the technocratic committee with Gaza's municipal services under the oversight of his Board of Peace. However, senior Palestinian officials told Haaretz that it remains unclear whether Hamas will cooperate with the committee or when it could begin operating…
(2026-01-13). Posthumous Tribute to Fallen Combatants in Venezuela. radiohc.cu The remains of the 32 combatants killed in the criminal attack against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela will be received this Thursday in Havana with military and popular honors, marking the beginning of a National Day of Tribute that will culminate with their burial on Friday in their hometowns. | This was reported in a statement from the Revolutionary Government during the prime-time television news broadcast. | Due to its importance, we are publishing the statement in its entirety. | Information from the Revolutionary Government regarding…
(2026-01-13). Workers and students in the UK speak out against imperialism and attack on democratic rights. wsws.org Workers and students have been speaking to the WSWS across the UK about the US invasion of Venezuela, the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, and the imperialist agenda of the Starmer government.
(2026-01-13). Trump's plans to plunder Venezuela's oil. workers.org 
Within 24 hours of the outrageous Jan. 3 U.S. attack on Venezuela — with the kidnapping of its socialist leaders President Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores on phony drug smuggling charges — President Donald Trump blurted out the truth. Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump boasted: "We need . . . |
(2026-01-13). Iran in flames: Thousands dead under live fire, internet wiped out, White House drops bombshell. hindustantimes.com White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlights what she calls strong economic gains under President Trump — including falling mortgage rates, lower gas prices, and easing core inflation — as the President prepares to tout his record in Michigan, while fielding questions on his attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, possible military options toward Iran, oil and tanker policy on Venezuela, and his interest in acquiring Greenland.
(2026-01-13). Could Trump's diversion of Venezuelan oil to US save the Iranian regime? nationofchange.org This substantial gain for the Islamic Republic, however, will only help it weather the current political crisis if it manages to survive until April or May.
(2026-01-13). US Strike on Venezuela: A Violation of the Sovereign Equality of Nation-State Principle. fairobserver.com The US strike on northern Venezuela's establishment on January 3 is a gross violation of international law and the principle of the sovereign equality of the nation-state. This noble principle, first articulated in the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 — which ended the balkanization of Europe — was later reiterated in the Charter of the…
(2026-01-13). Padrino: Venezuela will go on moving forward victoriously. plenglish.com Caracas, January 13 (Prensa Latina) Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino assured that in this new situation Venezuela will continue to mover forward victoriously toward its destiny of greatness and glory.
(2026-01-13). Honor and Glory for 32 Cuban combatants who fell in battle in Venezuela. radiohc.cu President Miguel Díaz-Canel has stated that Cuba will honor and glorify the 32 combatants who heroically fell defending Venezuela's sovereignty against the criminal attack by the United States government. | On his social media account, the head of state reiterated that the country would receive its compatriots with profound homage, those who died confronting U.S. forces during the aggression of January 3rd. | He stressed that, with "true Cuban courage," they managed to put the "cowardly and illegal kidnappers" of President Nicolás Maduro in check. | The remains of the 32 combatants will be received at José Martí…
(2026-01-13). West panics after Putin revenge for US ship hijack? Ally catches Russia-linked ship, then frees it… hindustantimes.com Georgia detains the Caminero tanker as "shadow fleet" oil ships face growing scrutiny, just days after the US seized Russia-linked Bella 1 tied to Venezuela. Moscow lambasts Washington, crew are partially freed, and Russia answers with intensified strikes on Ukraine.
(2026-01-13). Free Chantal Anicoche! End U.S. intervention from Venezuela to the Philippines! workers.org 
Resist U.S.-led War of Seattle posted the following statement on Jan. 10, 2026. On January 1, 2026, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) deployed four attack helicopters that dropped 12 bombs, followed by continuous aerial strafing for several hours, terrorizing the peasant and Indigenous Mangyan communities in Barangay Cabacao, . . . |
(2026-01-13). New Zealanders Rally Against U.S. War on Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org 
Here in ≈åtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand the PSNANZ (Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa New Zealand) with the NZDE (New Zealanders for a Democratic Economy) held a snap rally. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-13). China knows US army 'not ready' to attack Iran? Trump threatens Khamenei, Beijing breaks silence. hindustantimes.com China condemns US "interference" in Iran as Donald Trump hints at strikes, slaps 25% tariffs on Iran's partners and faces resistance from his own generals. At the same time he declares himself "Acting President of Venezuela," talks of taking Greenland, and escalates the biggest challenge to Iran's regime since 1979.
(2026-01-13). Cuba's condolences for the death of combatants in Venezuela. plenglish.com Bogota, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to Colombia, Carlos De Cespedes, signed the Book of Condolences for the deaths of Venezuelan and Cuban patriots in Caracas on January 3 during the US military bombings.
(2026-01-13). Delcy Rodríguez counters imperialist narrative: "There is a government in power in Venezuela" radiohc.cu The Interim President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, led a working session this Monday, January 12, in the community of Catia La Mar. From this area of La Guaira state, one of the hardest hit by the US military aggression perpetrated on January 3, the president reaffirmed the strength of national institutions. Rodríguez emphasized that the nation remains determined to be free in the face of attacks that seek to undermine the peace of the people. | During her address, the president firmly responded to the recent disinformation campaigns circulati…
(2026-01-13). Michael Klare: Radical Politics With Passion and Conviction. counterpunch.org 
Every movement needs researchers and writers who present technical matters in ways that activists and organizers can understand and apply. Michael Klare has been doing that for more than 50 years and especially since the War in Vietnam and the protests against it. A diligent reporter with a deep-seated curiosity, passion and conviction, Klare has
(2026-01-13). Jeffries tells Senate, 'pass the damn Bill' as immigration furor grows. hindustantimes.com House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said on Monday that he is confident there is majority support in the Senate for health care legislation, urging lawmakers to "pass the damn bill that we sent over to you," warning that delaying action puts millions of Americans' health care at risk. Jeffries also weighed in on the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota that has sparked nationwide protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a federal ICE agent, criticizing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and calling on her to face Congress. The controversy over immigra…
(2026-01-13). Inside view from Tehran: Protests, inflation and Mossad. geo.tv 
(2026-01-13). Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran's clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. | "Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!… HELP IS ON ITS WAY," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, adding he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the "senseless killing" of protesters stopped. | The unrest, sparked by dire economic conditions, has posed the biggest internal challenge to Iran's clerical rulers for at least three years and h…
(2026-01-13). Minnesota sues to halt Trump's ICE rampage that left US citizen Dead, Keith Ellison drops the hammer. hindustantimes.com Minnesota, along with its two largest cities Minneapolis and St. Paul, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to halt an immigration enforcement surge that has sparked nationwide outrage. The legal action follows the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman killed by a federal immigration officer, and a series of aggressive enforcement operations by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security. State officials argue the surge violates constitutional protections, including free speech rights, and accuse federal agents of targeting Minnesota for political reasons. Protests,…
(2026-01-13). "I Did Do That?" Trump Forgets He Promised to Pay Americans Tariff "Dividends" truthout.org President Donald Trump has promised numerous times that he would use some of the funds raised from his controversial tariffs to distribute a $2,000 "dividend" to American households — but in a recent interview with The New York Times, he appeared to have forgotten that pledge altogether. In an interview published this week, Trump appeared confused when a reporter asked when Americans could… |
(2026-01-13). Fatal Accident Claims Two Lives, Injures 2 in Budaka. plusnews.ug 
A fatal road accident occurred in Nankone, Budaka District, along the Mbale-Tirinyi road, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving others seriously injured on January 13 , 2026, at around 6: 00 AM. The deceased have been identified as Esther Mbeiza , a 29-year-old female resident of Polota in Kakira, Butembe County, Jinja City, and …
(2026-01-13). International Tricontinental Congress begins in Havana. radiohc.cu The International Congress "60 Years After the Tricontinental: Context, Impact, Legacy, and Future" began Monday in the Cuban capital with the participation of more than 200 academics representing 27 countries. | The event, hosted by the University of Havana (UH) for three days, includes 43 planned conferences and discussions, in which topics related to anti-imperialism, South-South solidarity, and the emergence of movements such as the Non-Aligned Movement will be debated. | "From the Aula Magna of the UH, which has witnessed numerous events, we condemn the aggression of the U.S. government against the Bolivaria…
(2026-01-13). US prosecutors resign over handling of Renee Nicole Good's killing by ICE. scmp.com Roughly half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota have resigned and several supervisors in the criminal section of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division have given notice of their departures amid turmoil over the federal investigation into the killing of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, according to people familiar with the matter. | The resignations follow growing tensions over a decision by the Trump administration to block the state out of…
(2026-01-13). Many European Governments Are Retreating on a Human Rights Treaty, Experts Say. passblue.com 
(2026-01-13). The mysterious Pentagon-Grok merger no one saw coming as Iran blackout deepens, Starlink 'killed'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok will soon operate inside the Pentagon's classified and unclassified networks, alongside Google's generative AI systems. Speaking at SpaceX in Texas, Hegseth said the move is part of a broader push to feed vast amounts of U.S. military and intelligence data into AI systems, calling it essential for future warfare. The announcement comes amid global scrutiny of Grok, which recently sparked controversy over deepfake imagery and antisemitic content, leading several countries to block the chatbot. While Hegseth stressed the need for "respon…
(2026-01-13). New York City nurses, 16,000 strong, on strike. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Short-staffing, fair pay, preserving health care benefits, protection against workplace violence, and putting patients before profits moved 16,000 registered nurses at leading New York City hospitals into an unfair labor practices strike starting yesterday, January 12. At an outdoor mid-day press conference in front of New York Presbyterian Hospital, one of the dozen hospitals …
(2026-01-13). EPA moves to value human lives at zero in air pollution rules while prioritizing industry costs. nationofchange.org Internal documents show the Trump administration's EPA is abandoning decades of public health accounting in favor of business compliance costs.
(2026-01-13). Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike. whyy.org Fewer Americans are signing up for Nationally, around 800,000 fewer pe…
(2026-01-13). Will Cuban Americans Choose Trumpism, or Solidarity? publicbooks.org Voting overwhelmingly for Trump, Cuban Americans are now mostly silent as the new administration cracks down on all migrants, including Cubans.
(2026-01-13). Islamic Republic of Iran remains fully committed to fulfilling its obligations to protect the rights of Iranian citizens. plusnews.ug 
On Sunday, 28 December 2025 (corresponding to 7 Dey 1404), following an increase in foreign exchange rates, sector-based protest gatherings were formed by some traders in the Tehran Bazaar. These gatherings were motivated by economic concerns and were held in response to the negative effects of currency fluctuations on commercial activities,purchasing power, and economic security. …
(2026-01-13). Cuba is the strength of a people who resist. radiohc.cu By Henry Omar Pérez | The narrative that attempts to portray Cuba as a failed state stems from a reductionist vision and is laden with political interests. | Such an assertion ignores the essence of what the Cuban nation represents: a people who, in the face of the harshest adversities, have demonstrated resilience, solidarity, and creativity, refuting any attempt to label it as a project doomed to collapse. | During the most difficult years of the Special Period, when daily life was radically transformed, the Cuban people's response was neither resignation nor chaos. | It was organization, resourcefulness in ove…
(2026-01-13). New Campaign Targets Capital One for Partnership With Israeli Arms Manufacturer. truthout.org Organizers in cities across the country have launched Eject Elbit, a coordinated campaign against Capital One's partnership with Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. Founded in 1966, Elbit Systems supplies 80% of the weapons and equipment for the Israeli military's land forces and 85% of the combat drones used by the air force, according to the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) campaign. |
(2026-01-13). Philly bus terminal moving forward on Filbert Street. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Efforts to reopen a refurbished bus station at its former location in Center City are moving forward, with plans for an official opening in May. | The facility will be at the former Greyhound terminal on Filbert Street, which will be totally overhauled at a cost of between $1.7—2 million. Rich Lazer, head of the "Our folks are in there,…
(2026-01-13). US labels three Muslim Brotherhood branches 'terrorists'. newarab.com 
President The Treasury and State departments announced the actions on Tuesday against the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, which they…
(2026-01-13). Ben-Gvir blasts AG for call to oust him, labels her in IDF leak affair. haaretz.com Earlier this month, Attorney General Baharav-Miara told Israel's top court she believes Netanyahu should be made to explain his reasons for keeping Ben-Gvir in office. According to Ben-Gvir, Baharav-Miara can't discuss his tenure, saying the police — which he oversees — may investigate her over the IDF video leak affair…
(2026-01-13). Canada gold heist: Man arrested at Toronto airport, key suspect likely fled to India. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Police in Peel Region, Canada, have arrested another suspect linked to Project 24K, the investigation into the theft of over $20 million worth of gold bars—considered the biggest gold heist in Canadian history. | Officers took 43-year-old Arsalan Chaudhary into custody at Toronto Pearson International Airport after he arrived from Dubai, UAE. Authorities said Chaudhary currently has "no fixed address." He faces charges of theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained through crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. | Details of the $20 Million Gold Theft | On April 17, 202…
(2026-01-13). Navy Has A Plan To Attack Embarrassing Rust Caked On Its Warships. twz.com 
(2026-01-13). How a Bird Flu Outbreak Wiped Out a Generation of Seals in Patagonia and What It Means for Wildlife Conservation. counterpunch.org 
In the spring of 2023, we returned to Península Valdés, a rugged coastal region in Argentine Patagonia, expecting to witness the familiar sights and sounds of southern elephant seals during their breeding season. These massive marine mammals, with males weighing up to 4,000 kilograms, gather in large colonies on the beaches to give birth, nurse
(2026-01-13). Community Alerts, Collective Safety. mediasanctuary.org This interview features Amanda E., a volunteer with the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition, who shares how local community members use social media to report confirmed ICE activity — and how we can protect and support one another during a period of mass deportation.
(2026-01-13). AI WILL REPLACE 200,000 EUROPEAN BANK WORKERS BY 2030. trendsjournal.com Over the next four years, European banks could replace as many as 200,000 employees—about 10 percent of their payrolls—as more people bank online and the banks close branches to cut costs, Morgan Stanley analysts have forecasted after interviewing executives at 35 institutions.
(2026-01-13). Reflections on a Low, Dishonest Decade. counterpunch.org 
"Tom, I got nothin'." That's all I wanted to say to Tom Engelhardt, the kindly and incisive editor of TomDispatch.com. He'd called to check in and see what I was planning for my next piece. I wanted to tell him, "I'm staring at starvation and genocide, the destruction of American democracy and the rule of law, along with the ongoing incineration of our planet.
(2026-01-13). Scott Adams, Dilbert cartoonist and Trump fan, dead at 68. scmp.com Dilbert comic strip creator Scott Adams, ‚a vocal Trump supporter whose career flagged after a racist rant, died on Tuesday, his former wife said. He was 68. | Shelly Miles announced Adams' passing in an online live stream in which she read a final message ‚Å from the artist, whose strip lampooned life in the cubicle farms of corporate America, framed around its titular character, an engineer known for his glasses and perennially bent tie.
(2026-01-13). Press Freedom Groups Demand Congress Rescind Subpoena of Investigative Journalist. rightsanddissent.org Defending Rights & Dissent led more than 20 other leading press freedom and First Amendment groups, including the ACLU, PEN America, the National Writers Union, Reporters without Borders, the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and the Freedom of the Press Foundation, in calling on Congress to rescind a subpoena for investigative journalist and author Seth Harp. | Last week, the House Oversight Committee voted to subpoena Harp, the author of The Fort Bragg Cartel, over a social media post in which he shared publicly available information, including a headshot, of a high-ranking U.S. military colonel who Harp reported…
(2026-01-13). WWP letter to U.N. special rapporteur regarding human rights in Cuba. workers.org 
TO: Special Rapporteur of Unilateral Coercive Measures [Alena Douhan] FROM: Workers World Party, New York, U.S. Re: Visit to Cuba 11-14 November 2025 Date: 5 November 2025 Dear Ms. Douhan: You have sent out a Call for Input on the "negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of . . . |
(2026-01-13). An Israeli poet whose repetitions echoed a life of pain. haaretz.com Hedva Harechavi would sometimes base an entire poem on the repetition of a single word. Her work reverberated with her struggles, including a traumatic childhood and the death of her son…
(2026-01-13). Ukip backlash over new logo likened to Nazi symbol. newarab.com 
A proposed new logo by the The black-and-white logo, submitted to the Electoral Commission for approval, would replace Ukip's long-standing yellow and purple pound-sign emblem. The new design features a cross-like symbol, a shield and a spear, alongside a slogan branding the party "the new right". | Observers on social media and political analysts qu…
(2026-01-13). What's at stake in Uganda's presidential election? aljazeera.com Yoweri Museveni's main challenger is musician Bobi Wine.
(2026-01-13). UK teenager goes on trial accused of preparing far-right attack. newarab.com 
A British teenager went on trial on Tuesday accused of being a member of a banned The boy, now 16 and who cannot be named for legal reasons, downloaded and shared videos of attacks, shootings and beheadings, expressed his admiration for Adolf Hitler, and kept notebooks where he wrote of his hatred for Jews and black peopl…
(2026-01-13). Somali army kills 15 extremists. plenglish.com Mogadishu, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Somali Ministry of Defense today reported that 15 suspected extremists were killed in the central region of Middle Shabelle during an airstrike against the radical group Al-Shabab.
(2026-01-13). Sudan 'lost all sources of revenue' in the war: minister. newarab.com 
Widespread destruction, massive military spending and plummeting oil and gold revenues have left In an interview with AFP from his office in Port Sudan, Ibrahim said the government is eyeing deals for Red Sea ports and private investment to help rebuild infrastructure. | This week, Sudan's prime minister announced the government's official return…
(2026-01-13). Post-Base Urbanism: What Happens to Former U.S. Military Bases Abroad? worldbeyondwar.org 
By Isabella Pellerito Lucy, World BEYOND War, January 13, 2026 | The first time my Girl Scout troop traveled to sell cookies, we hopped on a bus to a small military base north of Seoul—within scope of North Korea's short-range missiles.: | For our safety, we traveled in a tourist bus to mask the large group of Americans on board, checked in at the guardshack with our military IDs, disembarked, unloaded, and began our sale with a short, two-ho…
(2026-01-13). Gas and electric bills are too damned high! Residents call for publicly owned power grid. therealnews.com 
"Last night, more than 250,000 Maryland children went to bed freezing, and this morning they woke up freezing. But BG&E, they made $2.4 billion last year!" | "Last night, more than 250,000 Maryland children went to bed freezing, and this morning they woke up freezing. But BG&E, they made $2.4 billion last year!" baltimore,Economy,video,BG&E
(2026-01-13). Eye in the Sky Don't Lie: Benjamin Watson on Faith, Effort and Accountability. whyy.org Benjamin Watson spent 16 seasons in the NFL as one of the league's most reliable tight ends. He was known for being a model teammate, always willing to do the dirty work of blocking in the trenches just as much as catching touchdown passes.
(2026-01-13). Trump's "Homes for People" Plan Distracts From Failing Policies, Experts Say. truthout.org President Donald Trump pledged on the 2024 campaign trail to "end inflation" and bring down housing costs "with the goal of cutting the cost of a new home in half." That messaging, which resonated with swing voters frustrated with inflation, helped propel Trump back into the White House. Nearly a year into his term, Trump's approval ratings have hit new lows as he calls the continuing… |
(2026-01-13). Cuba unveils inclusive and modern sports system law. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) With its publication in the Official Gazette, Law 179 of the Cuban Sports System comes into effect as the first legislation of its kind in the nation's history.
(2026-01-13). Members of terrorist cells arrested in Iran. plenglish.com Tehran, Jan. 13 (Prensa Latina) Iranian authorities announced the arrest in the city of Zahedan of several members of terrorist cells linked to the state of Israel, who had infiltrated the Persian country through its eastern border.
(2026-01-13). Communists in Ecuador reject Trump's pressure against Cuba. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Ecuador (PCE) condemned the recent statements by US President Donald Trump regarding Cuba, calling them a new expression of "imperial blackmail" against a sovereign nation.
(2026-01-13). WHEN THE ECONOMY FALLS, JOBS GO WITH IT. trendsjournal.com U.S. employers expanded payrolls by 50,000 jobs in December, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics December jobs report.
(2026-01-13). Wine Tasting with Rick Steves. whyy.org Sip along during this delightful evening with Rick and listen to his stories, tasting notes, and learn more about the different wine varietals and flavors.
(2026-01-13). Ex-Presidents and Democratic Leaders Silent on the Impeachment of Donald Trump. counterpunch.org 
The staggering cowardliness by four ex-Presidents vis-à -vis Tyrant Trump's wrecking of America cannot escape history's verdict. However, there is still an opportunity for vigorous redemption by George W. Bush — whose life-saving AIDS Medicine Program in Africa was shut down by Trump — Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, if they have any self-respect
(2026-01-13). US to end temporary protected status for Somalis. newarab.com 
(2026-01-13). How to turn extreme weather tragedies into climate victories. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-01-13). DHS Used Neo-Nazi Anthem for Recruitment After Fatal Minneapolis ICE Shooting. theintercept.com 
Less than two days after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis during a controversial enforcement operation, the Department of Homeland Security's official Instagram account made a
(2026-01-13). Senecas, Climate, Medical Aid in Dying, Healthcare at SOS. mediasanctuary.org Prior to the Governor's State of the State address on Tuesday, we heard from Conrad Seneca of the Seneca Indians, Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch, Corrine Carey on Medical Aid in Dying, and Morgan Moore of NYC PNHP on single-payer health care. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-01-13). Donald Trump's $6 Trillion Tax Hike and Increase in Military Spending. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump is now apparently planning to request a $600 billion increase in annual military spending starting in October, financed by another huge jump in import taxes (tariffs). I said "apparently" since it's not clear that he thinks he has to request authority for this spending increase or massive tax hike from Congress.
(2026-01-13). ELECTIONS: Internet shutdown due in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communications Commission executive director Nyombi Thembo will at a special press conference Tuesday evening officially confirm a directive to all licensed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to temporarily suspend several telecommunications services, citing security concerns ahead of Thursday's election. "The temporary suspension is …
(2026-01-13). Next Up to The Mic: S.L. Maurice Shannon Kauderer at Mojo's Cafe. mediasanctuary.org This week, Thom Francis welcomes local writers S.L. Maurice & Shannon Kauderer to the mic. They shared their work at the annual "Year in Review" event at Mojo's Cafe & Gallery in downtown Troy on Saturday, December 6, 2025. | +++++ | Early last month, poets and writers got together for the "Year in Review," the Hudson Valley Writers Guild's Annual Meeting and Open Mic at Mojo's Cafe in Troy. A full range of writers took the stage that afternoon to share their poetry and prose, and today we are going to hear from two of those writers. | First up is S.L. Maurice, who been very active in the local commu…
(2026-01-13). See You In The Principal's Office, Ivy League. levernews.com 
(2026-01-13). New York Attorney General Slams Pro-Israel Group Betar U.S. for Biased Harassment of Arabs, Muslims. theintercept.com 
Letitia James said Betar U.S. would close its New York operations after an investigation found a pattern of biased harassment and violence against Arabs, Muslims, and others.
(2026-01-13). Mayor Parker pitches Philly as a world-class events city at PCMA conference. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker painted the city as a "powerful and competitive events destination" during a speech Monday at the The
(2026-01-13). Organization of Ecuador supports Cuba against Trump's threats. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 13 (Prensa Latina) The Ecuadorian Coordinator of Friendship and Solidarity with Cuba today expressed its rejection of the recent threats made by US President Donald Trump against the island and expressed its support for the Cuban people and government. In a statement, the organization described recent statements by the US president as an act of "insolence and criminal authoritarianism.
(2026-01-13). Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way'. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump gestures at Turning Point USA's America Fest in Phoenix, Arizona, US. — ReutersTrump urges protesters to 'take over' institutions.US president did not specify "help" for protesters.Terrorists behind deaths of protesters, security men: Iran.US…
(2026-01-13). Pezeshkian bombshell after Khamenei warning, breaks silence with regime-style warning amid protests. hindustantimes.com Iran's reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian struck a tougher tone as nationwide protests entered their third week, warning that while public grievances must be addressed, the state will not allow what he called "violent agitators" to destabilise society. A U.S.-based rights group reported at least 203 deaths, including 162 protesters, and more than 3,280 arrests, though Iranian authorities have released no official figures. The unrest, triggered by Iran's currency collapse, has escalated into direct challenges to the ruling system, as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected U.S. threats and vowed a firm r…
(2026-01-13). Oh Noes! Climate Change is Messing with the Nitrogen Cycle. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently, doom is just around the corner, thanks to climate change messing with the nitrogen cycle.
(2026-01-13). Did A Mysterious "Sonic Weapon" Really Aid Delta Force In Capturing Maduro. twz.com 
(2026-01-13). Museveni Asks Rwenzori Community to Shun Sectarian Tendencies. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni has urged communities in the Rwenzori sub-region to reject sectarian politics, emphasizing the importance of unity in Uganda's development. Museveni, who was campaigning in Busongora North and Bukhonzo East constituencies in Kasese District on Monday, said that over the last 40 years, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has established seven key pillars …
(2026-01-13). Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu: From Kamwokya's Ghetto to the Ballot. plusnews.ug 
As Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, one of the clearest fault lines in the presidential race is not merely political; it is generational, philosophical, and moral. On one side stands President Yoweri Museveni, in power for four decades, a former guerrilla commander who once preached against overstaying in office. On the other …
(2026-01-13). China taunts with new stealth fighter jet while Taiwan's US-made warplane goes missing amid war fear. hindustantimes.com China has unveiled upgraded J‚Äë20A and J‚Äë20S stealth fighters and showcased new long‚Äërange fuel tank configurations, boosting its air dominance ambitions. Taiwan, meanwhile, has suspended F‚Äë16 training after dangerous incidents and safety concerns. With Xi doubling down on "reunification," tensions over the Taiwan Strait are entering a perilous new phase.
(2026-01-13). Exiled shah's son emerges as a rallying figure as Iranians protest. scmp.com Reza Pahlavi, who as a boy was groomed to be the next shah of imperial Iran but has spent nearly five decades in exile, has emerged as a rallying figure in the protests shaking the Islamic Republic. | The chant of "Pahlavi will come back!" has become a mantra for many of the protesters, while the US-based 65-year-old has urged nightly actions in video messages. | Pahlavi's prominence in the protest movement has surprised some observers.
(2026-01-13). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-13). "It's us against the executives" : Striking nurses in New York City speak from the picket line. wsws.org Strikers spoke about the conditions that have provoked the largest nurses' walkout the city has ever experienced.
(2026-01-13). Victory as Trump withdraws America from UN climate framework IPCC! wattsupwiththat.com Our long national nightmare of UN bureaucracies exploiting global warming as pretext for forever-increasing taxation, spending, redistribution, and control over Americans is winding down at last.
(2026-01-13). Xabi Alonso Sacked, Questions Remain at Real Madrid. radiohc.cu Havana, January 12 (RHC) — Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso was sacked today with immediate effect, and àÅlvaro Arbeloa will take his place. | Both former Real Madrid players will have a swift and informal handover, judging by the statement released by Real Madrid, which, as usual, acknowledges the work of the ousted manager. The statement also expresses affection and admiration for a former midfielder who enjoyed glorious seasons with the "White House" and who, unfortunately, failed to establish himself as a coach. | He leaves having just lost the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona and sitting sec…
(2026-01-13). Is India fuelling an arms race in Asia or closing a deterrence gap? scmp.com In 2025, India approved a number of major defence packages, together worth US$30 billion. Such rapid procurement approvals are relatively rare by Indian standards. However, what they signal to the region will depend less on such announcements and more on actual outcomes. | To some observers, especially after India's four-day clash with Pakistan during what the former called "Operation Sindoor" last May, the surge appears to mark the start of a regional arms race. That interpretation is…
(2026-01-13). BBC moves to dismiss Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit over Capitol riot documentary. scmp.com The BBC intends to ask a US federal court in Florida to dismiss a US$10 billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump against the British broadcaster, according to newly filed court documents. | Trump launched the lawsuit last year over a BBC documentary that edited his 2021 speech ahead of the US Capitol riot, when lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden's 2020 election win.
(2026-01-13). Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Who Was Killed by an Off-Duty ICE Agent. truthout.org Activists in Los Angeles are demanding justice for Keith Porter Jr., an African American 43-year-old father of two, who was fatally shot by an off-duty ICE agent on New Year's Eve. His family is demanding transparency in the investigation into his killing. "When he walked in, he brought joy," says Porter's cousin Jsané Tyler. "He always had a laugh, a joke, a smile. |
(2026-01-13). GOING OUT OF BUSINESS TRENDS. trendsjournal.com More than 700 U.S. businesses filed for bankruptcy in 2025, the highest number since 2010, according to marketrealist.com.
(2026-01-13). Two die in Jerusalem flood, snow hits Golan Heights as storm, heavy winds rage. haaretz.com Nine people rescued from floods, mostly in the southern coastal plan ‚ñ Highway blocked in southern Israel ‚ñ 100-km/h winds clocked on the coastal plain on Sunday night ‚ñ Heavy rain fell in the northern Golan Heights, Jerusalem Mountains and West Bank ‚ñ Snow fell on Mount Hermon…
(2026-01-13). Illegal Gold Rush Strips 140,000 Hectares from the Peruvian Amazon. projectcensored.org A new report published by Monitoring of the Andean Amazon Project (MAAP) and its Peruvian partner organization, Conservación Amazónica, found that 140,000 hectares of land in the Peruvian Amazon have been cleared for illegal gold mining. The illegal miners use dredges, "floating machines that chew up and spit out riverbeds—leaving…
(2026-01-13). Gold exports power Uganda's mineral economy as new industry heavyweights emerge. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's gold sector has moved to the centre of the country's export economy, with earnings hitting a record US$5.8 billion (about Shs21.1 trillion) in the year to November 2025, according to Bank of Uganda data. The surge has cemented gold as Uganda's leading export commodity and signalled a structural …
(2026-01-13). Zawahi racism claims against Farage resurface post-defection. newarab.com 
Comments made by former Conservative chancellor Zahawi, who is the latest defection from the Conservative Party to In a 2015 post…
(2026-01-13). Iran hits back as Germany's chancellor says leadership facing 'final days'. scmp.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blasted Germany on Tuesday, after Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested that the leadership in Tehran might be days away from being toppled by the mass protests gripping the country. | "Germany should end its unlawful interference in our region," Araghchi wrote on X.
(2026-01-13). Do Jews really have to bury an amputated leg? haaretz.com Jewish Law is clear about burying the dead. It is much more conflicted about burying parts of the living…
(2026-01-13). Why the Thursday 15 January 2026 poll is yet another test of citizenship. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Uganda is, without doubt, the Pearl of Africa. But Ugandans also have a strange habit. We complain and lament about our politics, then boom; we speak in whispers on Election Day by staying home. We write passionate essays in WhatsApp groups about governance, then fail the simplest civic exam: showing up. …
(2026-01-13). Iranian goes on trial in France ahead of possible prisoner swap. newarab.com 
An Iranian went on trial in France on Tuesday, accused of promoting "terrorism" on social media in a case linked to a possible
(2026-01-13). California's Palestine Exception to 1st Amendment is Fought in Courts by Progressives. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The nationwide effort by far-right forces to quash academic freedom in the US, and legally declare any criticism of Israeli policy to be sanctionable anti-Semitism has reached a crisis point. In California of all places! Gov. Gavin Newsom signed
(2026-01-13). Political war breaks out between White House and Federal Reserve. wsws.org The conflict between Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell is a dispute within the US ruling class, driven by fear of a mass movement from below against capitalism.
(2026-01-13). The Tel Aviv eatery that will make you long for Istanbul. haaretz.com Every item on the menu in Dilek Bagci's new cafeteria-style restaurant evokes moments of delight in Istanbul…
(2026-01-13). Protests and student walkouts expand, as Trump escalates Minneapolis occupation with 1,000 agents. wsws.org Every day immigration Gestapo in the largest metro area in Minnesota are assaulting and kidnapping workers and residents, regardless of immigration status.