(2026-01-16). Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado. geo.tv 
President Trump meets Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in the Oval Office on Jan 15, 2026. — White HouseMachado says meeting was 'excellent,' but did not elaborate.Encounter comes as Trump has praised Caracas' interim leader.Trump has prioritised securing access to…
(2026-01-16). LIVE: Israel continues deadly Gaza attacks as deal moves into phase two. aljazeera.com Israeli forces killed at least 10 Palestinians after the United States announced the launch of the second phase of deal.
(2026-01-16). Scepticism and hope: Gaza reacts to Trump's 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Palestinians fear decisions imposed from outside fail to address justice, freedom, and lived realities in Gaza.
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Point Isabel Parking Lot, 2406 Rydin Rd, Richmond, CA 94804.
(2026-01-16). 'Not much is standing' in Gaza, says UN official. newarab.com 
A top "I wouldn't have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction, not much is standing," Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), told journalists after a visit to the Gaza Strip. | "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate," he said, adding that Gazans across the territory…
(2026-01-16). What is the True Death Toll in Gaza? counterpunch.org 
According to the latest figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (GMoH) on December 23rd 2025, Israel had killed at least 70,937 Palestinians and wounded 171,192; of those identified fatalities, 53% were women, children or elderly.
(2026-01-16). Trump announces Gaza Board of Peace after U.S. declares move to phase two of cease-fire. haaretz.com As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said…
(2026-01-16). Israeli army won't withdraw from the yellow line areas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Some Hebrew reports indicated that the Israeli army would not withdraw from the areas it controls in the Gaza Strip, which are called the yellow line areas.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement last night that the announcement of a technocratic government in the Gaza Strip was "merely a symbolic gesture."On the other hand, statements by Israeli officials since Wednesday confirm that the announcement by U.S. envoy Steve Wittkof of the launch of the second phase of President Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza remains merely a "symbolic step" for Tel Aviv, and will…
(2026-01-16). US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver? aljazeera.com The US has announced 'phase two' in Gaza, but most phase one points never materialised on the ground.
(2026-01-16). A War Without Headlines: Israel's Shock-and-Awe Campaign in the West Bank. counterpunch.org 
A shock and awe. The phrase is apt in describing what Israel has done in the occupied West Bank almost immediately following the events of October 7, 2023, and the start of the Israeli genocide in Gaza. In her book The Shock Doctrine, Naomi Klein defines "shock and awe" not merely as a military tactic,
(2026-01-16). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Reports from Gaza: At least two killed in Israeli attack on Nuseirat refugee camp. haaretz.com
(2026-01-16). A Cruel Truce: Israel's Ongoing Demolition of Gaza. juancole.com
(2026-01-16). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-16). The Toxic Innocence Of Empire. counterpunch.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of
(2026-01-16). What China can and can't do regarding Venezuela and Iran. unitedworldint.com Interests, possibilities and limits to Beijing's actions. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, PhD Candidate in International Relations, from Beijing / China In recent times, some texts spreading rapidly on social media claim that China is waging a "silent but devastating" economic and geopolitical war against the US through Venezuela and Iran. In these narratives, China is presented …
(2026-01-16). Interim President Delcy Rodríguez: If I go to Washington, I will go standing tall, not crawling. radiohc.cu "Today we can say that our objective, as sworn to by the President and the First Lady, is the preservation of Venezuelan national power. Let no one be mistaken," stated Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in her annual address to the National Assembly, presenting the Executive's report on its performance during 2025. | At the start of her address, in compliance with Article 237 of the Constitution and on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez requested a minute of applause for the young heroes and heroines who died in combat against the invading aggressor. "Honor and glory to our humble young Venezuelans, who…
(2026-01-16). Why access to Venezuela's 'heavy' oil is 'tremendous' news for US refiners. aljazeera.com The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
(2026-01-16). January 17-18, 2026 Weekend of Action Across U.S. No U.S. Occupation of Venezuela! No ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
P.S. Find an action near you this weekend. "We have to summon our history to rise to the historic moment we're in today, Enslaved Africans broke the back of the confederacy through a general strike and a coalition with abolitionists. We're going to need that organizing and that level of coalition to confront Trump's attempt …
(2026-01-16). I Used to Be a Critic of the Two-Party System Now I Wish We Had One. counterpunch.org 
I am told that if I don't like what "my government" is doing, I should write "my representative." So I dropped Senator Adam Schiff a note about the US war on Venezuela. The senator's reply, with my translations of his Washington-speak (in italics) provided in brackets, is as follows: "I have been opposing the administration's
(2026-01-16). Trump welcomes Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado in closed-door meeting. aljazeera.com The Venezuelan opposition leader said she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize, an honour he has long coveted.
(2026-01-16). Cuba's condemnation of U.S. aggression against Venezuela. workers.org 
The following is the Revolutionary Government of Cuba's strong condemnation of the cowardly U.S.A. aggression against Venezuela and its absolute support for that sister nation: The Revolutionary Government strongly condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the military aggression carried out by the United States against Venezuela, while categorically reaffirming Cuba's . . . |
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens military action over Minnesota protests. geo.tv 
People gather for a protest against deportation flights at King County International Airport, which is used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement , in Seattle, Washington, US, January 15, 2026. — Reuters Trump issues threat after ICE officer shot Venezuelan man.Says…
(2026-01-16). US seizes sixth tanker as Venezuela's interim leader vows oil sector reform. aljazeera.com US forces say another Venezuela-linked tanker seized as Trump moves to take control of nation's oil reserves.
(2026-01-16). The New York Times and Occam's Razor: Misunderstanding Ukraine and Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Occam's Razor: A problem-solving principle stating that, when presented with competing hypotheses, the one with the fewer assumptions or entities (the simplest explanation) is usually the most likely to be correct, effectively "shaving away" unnecessary complexity to find truth. On Sunday, the New York Times devoted a great deal of attention to explaining the unraveling
(2026-01-16). Confederation of Sahel States condemns U.S. attack on Venezuela. workers.org 
Communiqué from the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) regarding the armed attack by the United States of America against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela: The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has followed with grave concern the reports of a military operation carried out by the United States of America on . . . |
(2026-01-16). Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado presents medal to Donald Trump. ptcnews.tv
(2026-01-16). Venezuela defiende su derecho a relacionarse con todos los países. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez defendió este jueves el derecho soberano de su país de mantener relaciones con China, Rusia, Cuba, Irán e incluso EE.UU. | En su intervención en el mensaje anual ante la Asamblea Nacional para la rendición de cuentas de la gestión del Ejecutivo durante el año 2025, señaló que Venezuela se encuentra "en medio de una agresión y de una feroz amenaza". | Por lo que su Gobierno, bajo las directrices del presidente constitucional, Nicolás Maduro, viene ´moldeando lo que debe ser una cooperación energética, basada en la decencia, la dignidad y la independencia…
(2026-01-16). Villaclareños honran a héroes y mártires caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la hermana Venezuela. radiohc.cu Porque la muerte no es verdad cuando se ha cumplido bien la obra de la vida, las villaclareñas y villaclareños andan por estos días con los corazones más apretados por el dolor, con lágrimas, pero también con la hidalguía que heredamos de nuestros mambises, nuestros próceres, esa altivez que nos legaron los jóvenes de la Generación de los años 30, los que asaltaron el Moncada, esos que conducidos por Fidel subieron a la Sierra y nos trajeron la libertad y la dignidad. | Nuevamente la Patria está triste, pero nuevamente este pueblo enérgico y viril se seca las lágrimas y enrumba sus pasos hacia el porvenir con la…
(2026-01-16). Red de intelectuales honra a mártires cubanos caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad (Redh) destacó este jueves la hermandad entre Cuba y Venezuela, al rendir tributo a los 32 combatientes cubanos caídos en la nación sudamericana. | En Caracas, la organización subrayó que atraviesa uno de los momentos más dolorosos de sus 20 años de existencia, al acompañar el duelo del pueblo cubano y expresar respeto hacia las familias de los mártires que murieron en la agresión de fuerzas del gobierno estadounidenses el pasado 3 de enero. | Hoy lloramos junto a ustedes, amado pueblo cubano, por sus hijos caídos en el cumplimien…
(2026-01-16). Cuba denuncia agresión de EEUU en foro de la Unctad. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano Rodolfo Benítez denunció este jueves ante la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas para el Comercio y el Desarrollo (Unctad) la intervención militar estadounidense en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Durante la ceremonia de traspaso de la Presidencia del G-77 y China, de Perú a Kenya, el representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, calificó el ataque contra la nación bolivariana como criminal e injustificado y rechazó la pretensión de Washington de apoderarse de los recursos estratégicos de América Latina y el Caribe. | Benítez señaló que los actos de Estados Unidos repr…
(2026-01-16). Nicaragua rechaza ataque de EE.UU. a Venezuela y exige fin del bloqueo a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega rechazó este jueves, el ataque militar perpetrado el pasado 3 de enero por Estados Unidos contra Venezuela, y ratificó lo injusto del bloqueo norteamericano contra Cuba. | Durante la XXVIII Graduación de Cadetes de la Universidad de Ciencias Policiales "Leonel Rugama", en el Centro de Convenciones Olof Palme, encabezada también por la copresidenta de la República, Rosario Murillo, denunció Ortega, además, el secuestro del mandatario Nicolás Maduro y la primera dama Cilia Flores, al tiempo que exigió su liberación. | Llamó a actuar en organismos internacionales, como la…
(2026-01-16). Who's Really Running Venezuela? counterpunch.org 
As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he
(2026-01-16). UN names Hangzhou leader in 'zero waste'. ecns.cn The United Nations has selected Hangzhou as one of the world's top 20 "Zero Waste Cities", recognizing the provincial capital of Zhejiang for its marriage of rapid economic growth and high-tech environmental governance.
(2026-01-16). Chinese commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea for IoT constellation. ecns.cn China launched a group of satellites from the waters near its eastern Shandong Province on Friday morning.
(2026-01-16). China's quantum warfare weapons; 'rising star' quits US: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese military says it is developing over 10 quantum warfare weapons…
(2026-01-16). Global tech partnerships highlighted at major tech show. ecns.cn Chinese technology companies are enhancing collaboration and partnerships with global technology leaders in the age of AI, a trend that executives said will better support global development and shared benefits.
(2026-01-16). UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on deadly protests in Iran. aljazeera.com Iran, the US and Iranian civil society spoke about the deadly protests which have been obscured by an internet blackout.
(2026-01-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-16). South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in martial law case. aljazeera.com Former President Yoon Suk Yeol found guilty of obstructing justice and other charges related to declaring martial law.
(2026-01-16). China urges fugitives linked to Chen Zhi crime syndicate to surrender. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security on Thursday issued a notice urging fugitives linked to the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate to voluntarily surrender to authorities.
(2026-01-16). More direct flights seen to increase exchanges. ecns.cn The restoration of direct air connectivity between India and China has created a new window of opportunity for economic and trade cooperation between the two neighboring countries, observers said.
(2026-01-16). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org As mass repression of protests and dissent dramatically intensifies in Iran amidst an almost complete communications shutdown, the Free Narges Coalition and more than 30 undersigned organisations (including FIDH and OMCT in the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Humans Rights Defenders) call for urgent and concrete actions to circumvent internet censorship, as well as raising alarm regarding the grave threats to existing and newly-arrested detainees, particularly those jailed (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Dr. King's Forgotten Warnings About "the Rise of a Fascist State in America" counterpunch.org 
As Americans gather next Monday to celebrate the legacy of the great martyred civil rights and social justice leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a time of fascist rule in the United States, it is important to remember seven interrelated parts of King's thought and activism that have been largely forgotten and deleted: +1.
(2026-01-16). Former UK Conservative lawmaker Jenrick defects to Reform. newarab.com 
Former Jenrick joins at least a dozen prominent Conservatives who have joined Reform, which, before an election due in 2029, is ahead of both Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party and Kemi Badenoch's Conservatives in opinion polls. | "The two main parties are rotten," Jenrick told a ne…
(2026-01-16). Saudi to Sudan: Can Pakistan expand military footprint across Arab world? aljazeera.com Multiple countries have shown interest in Pakistani weapons and jets. But Pakistan won't find it easy to deliver.
(2026-01-16). Yemen's Saudi-backed government appoints new prime minister. aljazeera.com FM Shaya Mohsen Zindani named as new PM, as Saudi Arabia moves to consolidate control over Yemen's presidential body.
(2026-01-16). Sunday 2/15: SIR,NO SIR! Award winning Film w/ David Zeiger, Benefit Showing for Refuse Fascism NorCal. indybay.org The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 | This is a benefit event for Refuse Fascism NorCal. Admission $15 plus addition donations encouraged. | Tickets may be purchased in advance a Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave, Berkeley (ph 510-848-1196) or at the New Parkway Theater at noon on February 15, 2026. Theater Capacity limited to 130 persons.
(2026-01-16). New Zealand, Japan strengthen military links. wsws.org Two new defence and security pacts upgrade a deal signed in 2024, providing for increased intelligence sharing and joint military activities aimed at China.
(2026-01-16). Seeds of Revolt: Iran's Economic Collapse and Inflation. counterpunch.org 
The recent protests in Iran began on 28 December 2025, mainly in Tehran, when shopkeepers and bazaar merchants started closing their businesses and marching in the streets. The immediate trigger was the sharp fall of Iran's currency (the rial) to historic lows and rapidly rising inflation, which made basic goods increasingly unaffordable for large sections
(2026-01-16). $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Ford worker, identified as Thomas Sabula, recently made headlines after heckling Donald Trump during his visit to the Ford Plant Tour in Michigan, prompting the US President to flip the employee off and mutter a slur at him. A GoFundMe page titled "TJ Sabula is a patriot!!" raised over $400,000 after news circulated that Sabula was suspended from his job when he shouted at Trump, "pedophile protector," and flipped him off, which caused the viral video of the US President snapping back at the worker. $800,000 raised for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump: This is TJ Sabula, the Ford autowo…
(2026-01-16). Wednesday 1/21: May Day Strong 2026: Organizing Webinar for Nationwide Workers Over Billionaires Protests. indybay.org Online organizing kickoff for May Day protests | Register here: www.crowdcast.io/c/mds2026/register…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: FREE AMERICA: No Fascism! No Ice! Nationwide Walkouts, Protests & Boycotts. indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide | Find an action near you: www.freeameri.ca…
(2026-01-16). Fire from Shadows: Tareq Baconi's Memoir. counterpunch.org 
Now that the current US administration has taken us to a whole new dimension of global chaos—where even a nominal respect for treaties among sovereign nations is consigned to mass detention centers—why the hell should anybody bother to read one more personal memoir? OK, this one is by a queer Palestinian; that's significant. But this
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Rafael: ICE OUT! Free America Overpass Protest Banner Against Fascism. indybay.org San Rafael Pedestrian Overpass | 800 Belle Avenue | San Rafael, CA, 94903 | Park on Belle Avenue and safely cross the street at the crosswalk to access the ramp up to the pedestrian walkway.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Stand Strong Together w/ Heather Cox Richardson: One Year Post-Inauguration (Zoom). indybay.org Zoom speaker…
(2026-01-16). Public health collapsing as COVID pandemic enters its 7th year. wsws.org The systematic dismantling of public health services in the United States, including childhood vaccinations that have saved millions of lives, is a historic crime committed by the US ruling elite.
(2026-01-16). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to 5 years in jail for obstruction. ecns.cn A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison in the first trial over charges including obstruction of arrest, according to a CCTV report on Friday.
(2026-01-16). 'Easy way or hard': Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisation. aljazeera.com US raising pressure on Hamas to disarm as phase 2 of ceasefire deal launches while Israel yet to act on withdrawal, aid.
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Strike the Pump. indybay.org everywhere…
(2026-01-16). Following Trump's threat: European powers send troops to Greenland. wsws.org US President Donald Trump's persistent threats to take over Greenland have provoked strong reactions in Europe.
(2026-01-16). ICE terror on the Black community. workers.org 
As the new year begins, so has the continued repression by the capitalist state. Against the will of the people, the state has once again unleashed ICE [Immigration Customs Enforcement] thugs to kidnap and murder migrants and even their allies. This was on full display with the state-sanctioned murder of . . . |
(2026-01-16). BBC Fact-Checking Show More or Less Gets its Climate Facts Wrong Again. wattsupwiththat.com If More or Less is going to brave the politically treacherous waters of climate change science, it needs to up its game, start examining all the data and stop giving an easy, unquestioning ride to those with an obvious Net Zero fantasy narrative to promote.
(2026-01-16). ICE Puts All of Us in Danger. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis — a city long enriched by immigrants and now under assault from thousands of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents. Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother of three, was driving alongside her wife, Becca. They were observing an ICE raid
(2026-01-16). Be The Sky – An Interview with Tenzin Choegyal. indybay.org Audio interview with Tibetan musician and performer Tenzin Choegyal on his new album (2025) with Philip Glass titled "Be The Sky." This interview was originally broadcast on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC 88.1 FM / kzsc.org in December, 2025.
(2026-01-16). Glendale, WI, January 17, 2026: Weekly Stand for Democracy Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
North Port Washington Road & West Silver Spring Drive, Glendale at 6 P.M. |
(2026-01-16). Squid Game 3: Ending not with a bang, but a bleak (and lucrative) whimper. wsws.org With its explosive entry into social consciousness looking ever smaller in the rearview mirror, Squid Game's third season sets out to close its story saga while seeding potential for a financially lucrative successor.
(2026-01-16). New York City workers urge broadening strike of 15,000 striking nurses. wsws.org Thousands of workers around the world have registered their support for the New York City nurses strike, which reached its fifth day on Friday.
(2026-01-16). To understand why climate disinformation is so persistent, look at how the denial propaganda movement actually works. wattsupwiththat.com If there is one particular angle we should never overlook when it comes to rhetoric from the political liberal Left — either in the climate issue or elsewhere — it's their incredible degree of psychological projection. Call this out at every available opportunity by shaming them with it, and they might begin to self-censor their utterly embarrassingly irrational assertions — to everyone's benefit, including their own.
(2026-01-16). East Palestine, Ohio residents report long-term health problems from 2023 Norfolk Southern rail disaster. wsws.org Following a massive derailment in February 2023, the railroad and government released 1.1 million pounds of toxic chemicals from the train in a bid to reopen the tracks as quickly as possible.
(2026-01-16). Encouraging News: Lindsey Graham Looks HEARTBROKEN About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You can always tell how murderous the US empire is being from day to day from the expression on warmongering senator Lindsey Graham's face, and right now he looks like he just found his mother dead in the bathtub. | Earlier this month Graham
(2026-01-16). Beijing hosts ice lantern art festival to boost immersive cultural tourism. ecns.cn The 40th Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Art Festival opened in Beijing Thursday. The festival is themed "Legends of Longqing Gorge: A Tribute to the Classics," looking back on four decades of ice-and-snow cultural tourism development.
(2026-01-15). Int'l research team develops damage-free etching technique for optoelectronic semiconductors. ecns.cn An international research team has developed a "self-etching" technique to process soft and unstable ionic crystal lattice semiconductors.By tuning the halogens in these etched regions, researchers can design pixel-like units with adjustable emission color and brightness, a crucial step toward miniaturized and efficient optoelectronic devices.
(2026-01-16). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Fires are lit as protesters demonstrate in Tehran, Iran, on January 8, 2026. | © 2026 Anonymous via Getty Images | Iran's security forces have carried out mass killings of protesters after nationwide protests escalated on January 8, 2026.The mass killings by Iranian security forces are a stark reminder that rulers who massacre their own people will keep committing atrocities until they are held to account.UN member states should urgently convene a special session of the UN Human Rights Council to put human rights and accountability in Iran front and center of the international resp…
(2026-01-16). Federal agents in Minneapolis tear gas family, sending 2 children and a baby to hospital. wsws.org According to the baby's parents, their infant stopped breathing after ICE thugs deployed a tear gas bomb under their vehicle.
(2026-01-16). Losers of the World Unite! counterpunch.org 
Silent people are not political subjects but followers. They can also be called losers. If war is in the air, losers are going to, well, lose. Understandably, they prefer to see themselves in more dignified terms, as peaceful and law-obeying citizens, while perusing the philosophy of "nothing can be done". The powerful, who pride themselves
(2026-01-15). China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang (right) shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on witnessing the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents following their talks on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
(2026-01-15). PBOC cuts rates on targeted monetary tools. ecns.cn Zou added that the minimum down payment ratio for loans to purchase commercial properties will be lowered to 30 percent to help reduce inventory in the commercial real estate market.
(2026-01-15). China calls for dialogue on Iran situation. ecns.cn At this critical juncture, he said, powers outside the region should facilitate dialogue rather than threaten the use of force, which would only dangerously escalate the situation.
(2026-01-16). What Tyranny Looks Like Now: No Crowns, No Coups Just Unchecked Power. counterpunch.org 
In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that gave voice to the discontent of a nation struggling to free itself from a tyrannical ruler who believed power flowed from his own will rather than the consent of the governed. Paine's warning was not theoretical. Two hundred and fifty years later, we find ourselves confronting
(2026-01-16). Appleton, January 24, 2026: Winter Walks for Democracy! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Chinese scientists confirm quantum mechanics prediction set 87 years ago. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have directly observed the Migdal effect for the first time in experiments involving collisions between neutrons and atomic nuclei, confirming a quantum mechanics prediction made nearly nine decades ago.
(2026-01-16). The Absurdity and Barbarity of the "Immigration Debate" : Breaking Free of the "Colonial Framework" counterpunch.org 
Andrew Jackson led armed forces into what is now Alabama on a homicidal mission against Creek Indians. Refusing to discriminate between the armed and helpless; men and women; adults and children, his agents of genocide murdered eight hundred Indigenous people. It was such a "successful" attack that Jackson feared his military superiors would not trust
(2026-01-16). China provides 20 million yuan in humanitarian aid to Thailand. ecns.cn China has provided 20 million yuan (about $2.87 million) in humanitarian aid to Thailand to support people affected by the Thailand-Cambodia border clashes.
(2026-01-16). Is Canada's 'warming' just politically driven data corruption? onlineopinion.com.au If Canada's temperature data is wrong, how much climate policy rests on a statistical artefact – and why were obvious errors brushed aside?
(2026-01-15). China launches third 'New Era, New Images' program to boost global visual storytelling. ecns.cn The second showcase of works from the "New Era, New Images" program, also known as the IP Plan, along with the launch of its third edition, was held in Beijing on Thursday. More than 200 participants attended the event, including Chinese and international industry professionals, scholars, government officials and media representatives.
(2026-01-16). Street Visibility in Fond du Lac, January 29, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Federal agents raid Washington Post reporter's home in crackdown on press freedom. wsws.org The FBI's unprecedented raid on Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home is an authoritarian attack on press freedom, whistleblowers and working class social protections.
(2026-01-16). When an ICE Agent Shot Two Bullets Into Renee Good Through the Driver's Side Window, He Was Not Engaged in Self-Defense. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment) — Three images taken from videos of the slaying of Renee Nicole Good make it clear that she was not trying to run down an ICE agent when he shot her three times and killed her. | Videos taken by different people from various angles (see
(2026-01-16). Gulf countries gear up diplomacy to stave off US-Iran escalation. aljazeera.com Gulf nations don't want the chaos that a US attack on Iran or the collapse of the Islamic Republic would generate.
(2026-01-16). Diary of Unexpected Continuities. counterpunch.org 
I have written before about my yoga teaching friend, someone with whom I have experienced more altered perceptions and distorted senses of time than with anyone else. I have learned that he has had two strokes. The first, smaller, happened in Switzerland. The second, while attending a meditation retreat in Wales. This has left him
(2026-01-15). Denmark rebuts Trump's Greenland security claims. ecns.cn There are no Chinese warships operating around Greenland and no significant Chinese investments in the region, Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, as he countered United States' threats to seize the Arctic island.
(2026-01-16). Ice core repository opens in Antarctica to preserve climate history. ecns.cn European researchers began operating the first global repository of mountain ice cores in Antarctica on Wednesday, aiming to preserve irreplaceable climate records as global warming accelerates glacier melt.
(2026-01-16). UK police admit 'mistakes' over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. newarab.com 
UK police on Wednesday admitted "mistakes" over the decision to ban West Midlands Police and its chief constable Craig Guildford have been under mounting pressure about how they came to the decision, which sparked political outrage in Britain and Israel. | Birmingham's population is 30 percent Muslim, according to the last census in 2021, and h…
(2026-01-16). For a general strike to stop Trump's occupation of Minneapolis! wsws.org The call for a one‚Äëday general strike and economic shutdown on Friday, January‚ÄØ23 to oppose the rampage by Trump's ICE must become the beginning of a broader working‚Äëclass mobilization across the city, state and country against the Trump administration.
(2026-01-16). Is there a need for a renewed theory of fascism? indybay.org New practices of solidarity are needed. For the catastrophic trends will continue: forest fires, floods, drought, supply shortages due to transport disruptions. People, their possessions, and infrastructure are under threat. Governments are not providing sufficient help, & insurance companies are shirking their obligations. A new common will is needed to drive ecological renewal & solidarity.
(2026-01-16). Thursday 1/22: January Community Call: Reporting back from Kairos Palestine. indybay.org Online | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/j……
(2026-01-16). Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota: What it means. aljazeera.com Trump threatened to invoke the rarely used act if officials failed to quell protests against ICE agents.
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: San Francisco: Stop ICE Terror and End War on Venzuela. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Montello, WI, January 16, 2026: People's Needs Over Billionaires! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Australia: Antisemitism Education Taskforce to attack democratic rights and academic freedom. wsws.org Just four days after the Bondi attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the creation of the Antisemitism Education Taskforce, chaired by corporate figure David Gonski and featuring the government's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal.
(2026-01-16). Amid conflict over Powell indictment, attention turns to Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook. wsws.org Amid conflict over the Powell indictment, attention turns to the Supreme Court decision on Fed governor Lisa Cook.
(2026-01-16). Roaming Charges: What a Fool Believes. counterpunch.org 
It's revolting, but hardly surprising, that a woman (Kristi Noem) who thought bragging about the time she shot her puppy in the head for disobeying a command and dumped its body in a gravel quarry would advance her political career, also thinks it's entirely justified to shoot a mother of three in the head for "disobeying" confusing commands from her ICE agents.
(2026-01-15). China's commercial rocket launches new satellites from sea. ecns.cn China on Friday sent a sea-launched rocket from the waters near the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of satellites into planned orbit."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 am (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission.
(2026-01-16). Just as Dangerous: Vance and the 2028 Election. juancole.com (
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: Webinar: Stanford 11 On Trial – Defending the Student Movement for Palestine. indybay.org RSVP: Bit.ly/S11-Webinar…
(2026-01-16). 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)…
(2026-01-16). Thursday 1/15: Save Our Veterans Administration Rally. indybay.org VA Medical Center entrance | 795 Willow Road | Menlo Park, CA 94025…
(2026-01-16). Governments advance universal digital identification, mass surveillance and censorship. wsws.org Major Western governments are coordinating the implementation of universal digital IDs and surveillance frameworks to abolish online anonymity and monitor political dissent under the guise of child safety.
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Louis Theroux: The Settlers" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT36……
(2026-01-16). Monday 1/19: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-16). Victory on Starvation's Edge: Palestine Action Strikers Shame the UK, Echoing Bobby Sands' Unbroken Will. counterpunch.org 
In a defiant stand that has shaken the corridors of British power, the imprisoned activists of Palestine Action have suspended their grueling hunger strike after forcing a major concession from the UK government. As of January 14, 2026 the last holdouts, including Heba Muraisi after 73 days without food, Kamran Ahmed at 66 days, and
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/17: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-16). Spectral Threats: China, Russia and Trump's Greenland Rationale. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's mania about Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, is something to behold. Its untutored thuggery, its brash assertiveness, and the increasingly strident threats to either use force, bully Denmark into a sale of the island, or simply annex the territory, have officials and commentators scrambling for theories and precedents. The Europeans are terrified that
(2026-01-16). Saturday 1/31: Reparations for African People: a critical question for our times. indybay.org Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalist Church, 1606 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley…
(2026-01-16). Australia declares child social media ban victory as 4.7m accounts closed. aljazeera.com The figures are the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December.
(2026-01-16). Trump's World Vision: Honest, Yet Precariously Primitive. counterpunch.org 
United States presidents are not known for telling the truth. From Thomas Jefferson's denial of a relationship with the enslaved Sally Hemings onward, there has been no shortage of political distortions emanating from the Oval Office. President Donald Trump, however, has taken a different track. When asked by New York Times reporters whether there were
(2026-01-16). France deploys troops to Greenland amid U.S. annexation threats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France is sending military forces to Greenland to participate in Operation Arctic Endurance, a joint exercise with Denmark, in response to escalating U.S. threats to seize the Arctic territory. Macron stated on X that the deployment, requested by Denmark, has already begun with about 15 mountain infantry soldiers, and will soon be reinforced with land, air, and naval assets to safeguard European interests. He described the move as a stand against "forces of destabilization" and a warning that global peace is under threat, emphasizing that Europe faces "adv…
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-16). Why Trump wants Greenland: Bases, minerals, sea lanes. ecns.cn Located in the Arctic Ocean, Greenland — the world's largest island — is dominated by vast tundra and encircled by glaciers. Long overlooked because of its extreme cold and harsh environment, the autonomous Danish territory has in recent years emerged as a geopolitical hot spot, fueled by United States President Donald Trump's renewed threats to annex it.
(2026-01-15). 20-year-old Chinese influencer found stranded on streets of Cambodia returns home. ecns.cn A 20-year-old Chinese influencer previously found living on the streets in Cambodia has returned to China, her family confirmed Thursday.
(2026-01-16). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Zou Jiayi assumes office as AIIB president. ecns.cn China's former Vice Minister of Finance Zou Jiayi on Friday formally took office as president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and chair of its Board of Directors, according to a statement released by the bank.
(2026-01-16). Mr. Hankey Joins Demonstrators on the Street at SF ICE Demo. indybay.org Jan 10 San Francisco. Large Tesla showroom is scene of ICE protest.
(2026-01-16). MOC: China, Europe resolving EV case marks a significant step. ecns.cn China and the European Union have resolved the electric vehicle case in accordance with World Trade Organization rules and on the basis of mutual respect, a move of significant positive importance, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
(2026-01-16). Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan discuss joint Islamic defense alliance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are in discussions to establish a joint defense alliance, signaling a potential shift in regional security dynamics, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference in Istanbul, Fidan confirmed that talks are underway among the three countries, stressing the need for greater regional trust and cooperation to address shared security challenges, while noting that no formal agreement has yet been signed.His remarks follow disclosures by Pakistan's Minister for Defence Production, Raza Hayat Harraj, who told Reuters that a draft trilat…
(2026-01-16). United Nations remains epicentre of worldwide Jew-hatred. onlineopinion.com.au Fifteen UN resolutions against Israel in one year. Eleven against the rest of the world combined. At what point does bias become policy?
(2026-01-16). 'We are not afraid' of diplomatic clash with US: Rodriguez. newarab.com 
(2026-01-16). Collapsing crane kills 32 people on train in Thailand. wsws.org Despite the claims of government officials, nothing will be done to address safety in Thailand's construction industry.
(2026-01-16). The Congressional Pen our US House of Representatives and the "Peoples Department" – USDA. indybay.org The Congressional Pen, authorizing both statutory and appropriated spending, may one bright day provide a just and productive American Food System.
(2026-01-16). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-16). Monona, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-16). Oshkosh, WI, January 17, 2026: Stop ICE! People's Needs Not Endless U.S. Wars! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-15). China's top legislator meets Canadian PM. ecns.cn Zhao Leji (R), chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee, meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on January 15, 2026.Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-16). China sends sea-launched rocket CERES-1 Y7 from sea. ecns.cn The commercial rocket, CERES-1 Y7, blasted off at 4: 10 a.m. (Beijing Time), carrying the satellites belonging to the Tianqi constellation.
(2026-01-16). Trump's Military Spending Plan Scheme Would Require a $6 Trillion Tax Hike. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump started 2026 by announcing a plan to increase annual military spending by $600 billion for next year — meaning that the military budget would reach a total of $1.5 trillion. This plan could apparently be financed by another huge jump in import taxes (tariffs). I say "apparently" since it's not clear that Trump
(2026-01-16). "ICE Out For Good" Rally Targets ICE Headquarters. indybay.org Human rights activists rally and protest the killing of Renee Good and constitutional abuses of Americans by ICE at the Immigration and Customs headquarters in Washington, DC.
(2026-01-16). Sunday 4/5: Shut Down Drone Warfare Spring Action in New Mexico (4/5-4/11). indybay.org Holloman Air Force Base, Southern New Mexico | (The largest drone training base in the U.S.
(2026-01-16). Announcing the Infiltrators Database. indybay.org The No Trace Project has launched a new tool: the Infiltrators Database, a database of cases of long-term infiltrators employed by authorities in the 21st century.
(2026-01-16). China's giant radio telescope observations unravel origin of cosmic enigmatic flashes. ecns.cn Through studying the observation data of China's gigantic radio telescope located in the country's southwestern Guizhou Province, an international research team has uncovered compelling new evidence supporting a binary-system origin for at least some fast radio bursts (FRBs), one of the most enigmatic phenomena in modern astrophysics.
(2026-01-16). Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Turkey: Drop bogus charges against Istanbul Bar Association Leadership. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Wall Street Banned Parents From Recording Kids Hockey. We Changed That. levernews.com
(2026-01-16). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). South Korea's former president found guilty in martial law case. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-16). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-16). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). 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
(2026-01-16). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-16). Comisión provincial de seguridad vial informa medidas organizativas por marcha del pueblo combatiente. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse a las 07: 30 horas del día 16 de enero en la Tribuna Antimperialista, la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente, como reafirmación del compromiso con la Patria, se aplicarán medidas organizativas para garantizar la seguridad vial.
(2026-01-16). Sin prensa y sin recibimiento oficial: Así fue el recibimiento "marginal" de Trump a María Corina Machado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, recibió este jueves en la Casa Blanca a la dirigente extremista opositora venezolana María Corina Machado, con quien compartió un almuerzo privado en el que también participó el secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio, y del que fueron excluidos los medios de comunicación.
(2026-01-16). El coronel Pedro y la estirpe valiente de los cubanos. radiohc.cu El coronel Pedro Yadín Domínguez àÅlvarez llegó este jueves a la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) en silla de ruedas, sus piernas cubiertas por vendajes le impiden caminar. | De hablar pausado; pero enérgico recuerda que su sueño fue interrumpido por las bombas en la madrugada del 3 de enero último, que fue un ataque criminal y que cuando pudieron reunirse en el lugar acordado, la ausencia de los compañeros es un dolor que no cesa.El ataque fue desproporcionado con aviones, bombas, drones, aviones sin piloto, helicópteros Apache que ametrallaron indiscriminadamente el área…
(2026-01-16). Villa Clara se coloca a un paso de la postemporada de la SNB. cubadebate.cu Con el tercer zarpazo a sus rivales y el octavo consecutivo en este cierre final, los naranjas de Ramón Moré aflojaron las bisagras de la puerta de entrada a la gran fiesta del béisbol cubano y amenazaron con arrebatarles el último boleto clasificatorio a los Vegueros de Pinar del Río.
(2026-01-16). La ciencia en Villa Clara se llama Fidel. radiohc.cu 
Cuando se conmemora este 15 de enero el Día de la Ciencia Cubana, en Villa Clara se recuerda la impronta del líder de la Revolución Cubana, quien aseveró que el futuro de nuestra patria tiene que ser necesariamente un futuro de hombres de ciencia, tiene que ser un futuro de hombres de pensamiento"
(2026-01-16). Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social recibió cuarto donativo tecnológico de China. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) recibió el cuarto donativo de tecnología de la República Popular China, destinado a fortalecer los sistemas de transmisión de la televisión nacional, informó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook. | La donación se formalizó mediante la firma del Acta de Entrega y Recepción por el embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, y la viceministra del Ministerio del Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera (Mincex), Deborah Rivas, en presencia del presidente del ICS, Alfonso Noya Martínez y la ministra de Comunicaciones (Mincom), Mayra Arevich. | Antes de la ceremoni…
(2026-01-16). South Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdict. geo.tv 
South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol attends the third session of the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 19, 2024. — AFPJudge finds Yoon guilty of obstructing justice and other crimes.Separate insurrection verdict is scheduled for February 19.Yoon…
(2026-01-16). FC Barcelona avanza a cuartos de finales tras golpear a Racing de Santander. cubadebate.cu Barcelona avanzó a los cuartos de final de la Copa del Rey tras derrotar 2 a 0 a Racing de Santander en El Sardinero, en un partido exigente y de desarrollo equilibrado que obligó al equipo de Hansi Flick a sostener la concentración hasta el final.
(2026-01-16). Gobierno de Cuba rechaza manipulación política de EEUU bajo pretexto humanitario. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-16). Tuesday 1/20: Oakland: Stand for Good! Protest March Against Fascism at Lake Merritt. indybay.org Starting point: | The Pergola at Lake Merritt | 599 El Embarcadero | Oakland, CA 94610…
(2026-01-16). Cuba lamenta muertes en Tailandia por accidente ferroviario. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-15). British actress' support for Gaza cuts through Western silence. thecanary.co 
Over the past two years, British actress, Juliet Stevenson, has emerged as one of the most prominent cultural voices supporting the Palestinian people, especially in relation to Gaza. Her bold stance within the British artistic community has set her apart, earning her the title of 'national treasure.' Artists against Gaza Genocide Responding to the genocide […] | By
(2026-01-15). Trump says he is backing appointed Palestinian Technocratic in Gaza. al-monitor.com Jan 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he is backing "a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government" in Gaza."As Chairman of the Board of Peace, I am backing a newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, supported by the Board's High Representative, to govern Gaza during its transition," Trump said in a post on Truth Social. "These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future!" (Reporting by Christian Martinez; Editing by Himani Sarkar)…
(2026-01-15). Gaza technocrats lead phase II of Trump's 'peace plan' — but will anything change? thecanary.co 
Donald Trump announced the second phase of his Gaza peace plan today, though the foundations for peace remain unstable — at best. The latest phase will involve formation of a 15-person technocratic committee led by Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath. This committee is expected to administer Gaza. Shaath, for much needed context, is a former deputy […] | By
(2026-01-15). Scholasticide in Gaza: The American Historical Association's Reckoning for American Academia. globalresearch.ca The American Historical Association's resolution in Chicago this January landed with the weight of history.
(2026-01-15). Asian Solidarity with Venezuela. dissidentvoice.org 
Speak, your lips are free. Speak, it is your own tongue. Speak, it is your own body. Speak, your life is still yours. See how in the blacksmith's shop The flame burns wild, the iron glows red; The locks open their jaws, And every chain begins to break. — Faiz Ahmed Faiz, 'Speak' (Bol), translated …
(2026-01-15). foreign policy called imperialist by experts. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Jan 15 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has made a series of controversial moves that have shaken up the world order, including a military raid that toppled Venezuela's leader and renewed threats to annex Greenland. Trump, who campaigned on what was seen as an isolationist "America First" platform, defends his policies as advancing U.S. economic and security interests. But to many experts, his moves echo the actions of 19th-century colonial powers.
(2026-01-15). Venezuela's Rodriguez vows release of more prisoners, holds call with Trump. aljazeera.com Trump showers acting Venezuelan president with praise after first phone call since US abduction of President Maduro.
(2026-01-15). The real price of the Venezuela coup: Iran's regional support against Israel/U.S. strategic-culture.su Does Trump have the slightest idea of what a war with Iran actually means in practical terms? Does he understand that removing Maduro has galvanised support for Iran when that war starts? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-01-15). If Europe starts attacking Russian cargo ships, all bets are off. responsiblestatecraft.org Inspired by the U.S. seizure on the high seas of ships carrying Venezuelan oil, Britain and other NATO countries are now
(2026-01-15). Cuba: Ascienden póstumamente a los 32 héroes caídos en cumplimiento del deber en Venezuela. radiohc.cu A horas del inicio del tributo popular a nuestros 32 héroes caídos en cumplimiento de su deber en la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela, se ha decidido, como digno y merecido homenaje, que todos sean ascendidos en grado militar, con carácter póstumo. | La Habana, 14 de enero de 2026 | "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz" | Tomado de Cubadebate…
(2026-01-15). En apoyo al pueblo de Venezuela, canción urgente nuestroamericana. radiohc.cu El cantautor cubano Raúl Torres compartió este miércoles en su perfil de Facebook el video oficial de su composición "Canción urgente nuestroamericana", que llama a la solidaridad con el pueblo de Venezuela frente a la agresión militar de Estados Unidos y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa, la primera combatiente, Cilia Flores. | La obra fue compuesta e interpretada por artistas y estudiantes cubanos, quienes a través de la música expresan su rechazo a las acciones imperialistas contra la nación bolivariana y su apoyo a la soberanía del Gobierno venezolano. | Este tema se suma a otras iniciati…
(2026-01-15). Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela tiene derecho a relaciones con China, Rusia, Cuba, Irán y EE.UU. cubadebate.cu "Venezuela tiene derecho a relaciones con China, con Rusia, con Cuba, con Irán, con todos los pueblos del mundo, y con los EE.UU. también", expresó Rodríguez durante su intervención en el mensaje anual a la Nación, que se produce de forma inédita debido al secuestro perpetrado por EE.UU. contra el presidente de la República, Nicolás Maduro, y de su esposa, la diputada Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-15). Why Trump Hits Iran with Tariffs on China, India More. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of international relations, the second Trump administration has reignited tensions with Iran through economic measures rather than direct confrontation. Recently, the U.S. president announced a 25% tariff on any nation conducting business with the Islamic Republic, a move framed as a response to ongoing anti-regime protests and reported civilian casualties. This …
(2026-01-15). Trump siphoned $500bn to Wall Street, with TRILLIONS planned for the rich. thecanary.co 
The Usual Suspects (1995) famously coined the phrase: "the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist". US president Donald Trump has a great trick of his own, and it's convincing working class voters he's a man of the people. Once again, however, reality has come calling: üö®NEWS: The Fed […] | By
(2026-01-15). Trump undeterred in quest for Greenland. tribune.com.pk 
A meeting on Wednesday between top US officials and the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland appeared to do little to quell President Donald Trump's ambition of taking over Greenland, raising the prospect of prolonged geopolitical tension between Copenhagen and Washington. | Following the White House meeting between Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, his Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt, US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rasmussen said the US and Denmark would form a working group to discuss a broad array of concerns regarding the Danish overseas territory.
(2026-01-15). Pakistan moves to test dollar-pegged digital currency. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Wednesday signed a pact with a company linked to the family of US President Donald Trump to explore integrating a dollar-pegged stablecoin into its national payment system to enable faster and cheaper cross-border transactions. | The Finance Ministry and SC Financial Technologies LLC — an affiliated entity of World Liberty Financial — signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to assess the potential use of World Liberty's USD1 stablecoin for cross-border payments, according to a ministry announcement. | The one-year, non-binding MoU aims to explore avenues for transactions in US dollar…
(2026-01-15). China's Zhurong rover finds evidence of water activity on Mars 750 million years ago. ecns.cn Chinese scientists say data from the Zhurong Mars rover show signs of significant water-related activity on the planet's surface about 750 million years ago, far later than previously thought.
(2026-01-15). We Are In A Crisis How To Build Communities That Can Respond. counterpunch.org 
A lawless administration — An oligarchy concentrating power The U.S. is in a crisis of historic proportions, scaling to previous eras such as the Civil War and 1930s Depression. It is a systemic crisis in the sense its political system is failing to respond either to immediate challenges or more deeply rooted problems out of
(2026-01-15). Labour rebellion brews after confirmation judge-only trials could apply retrospectively. thecanary.co 
Courts minister Sarah Sackman has confirmed that people who are already waiting for a trial date may lose their right to a jury, should Labour's court reforms come into force. Meanwhile, rebellion brews among Labour MPs as increasing numbers join the fight against the reforms. At the same time, there's talk among lawyers of strike […] | By
(2026-01-15). Mahmoud Khalil threatened with re-arrest after losing court case. newarab.com 
A The 2-1 ruling by a panel of the Philadelphia-based 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals opened the door to Khalil being re-arrested after it ordered the dismissal of a lawsu…
(2026-01-15). From Palestine to Minneapolis, ICE and Israel use the same violent playbook. asiapacificreport.nz Renee Good, like many Palestinians before her, died because authoritarian forces decided she did not deserve to live, and because the entire legal and political structure exists to ensure those agents never face meaningful consequences for murder. ANALYSIS: By Ahmad Ibsais On January 7, ICE agents shot Renee Good three times through her car window…
(2026-01-15). India shuts Kashmir medical college — after Muslims earned most admissions. aljazeera.com Hindu groups insisted that Muslims shouldn't benefit from institutions funded by Hindu charity.
(2026-01-15). Resilient Global Economy: IMF's Upbeat Forecasts Despite Trade Shocks. devdiscourse.com The International Monetary Fund is set to release its latest economic forecast next week, promising insights into the global economy's robust response to trade disruptions. Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF's Managing Director, indicated strong growth despite challenges in an interview with Reuters during her visit to Kyiv.
(2026-01-15). Why Iran regime's potential collapse spells more risk than benefit for Turkey. al-monitor.com Iran's leadership faces its most serious unrest in years, and rising Kurdish mobilization makes the prospect of regime collapse particularly risky for Turkey.
(2026-01-15). The India I knew and The India I am living in. ummid.com Born and brought up in a typical Hindu home, where never was heard a word of hatred against other faiths; I am not able to relate to the present-day philosophy and practice of Hindutva.
(2026-01-15). Selected Articles: Record of Donald Trump's First Year in Office: Few Achievements, Much Division, Destruction and Aggression. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-01-15). FBI conducts raid on Washington Post reporter's home, seizes electronics. aljazeera.com Press freedom groups warn that the warrant to search reporter Hannah Natanson's home establishes a dangerous precedent.
(2026-01-15). 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…
(2026-01-15). Canadian PM Carney opens landmark visit to reset ties with China. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Beijing to begin a four-day official visit aimed at reviving and redefining Canada—China relations, the first such trip by a Canadian leader since 2017.Carney is scheduled to hold talks with Li and President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, energy, agriculture, and security cooperation, as Ottawa seeks to move past years of diplomatic strain and expand economic engagement.Upon arrival, Carney wrote on X: "Just landed in Beijing. The relationship between Canada and China has created opportunities and prosperity on both sides of the Pacific. We're ready t…
(2026-01-15). Under the Sign of the Swastika: Italian Journalists Expose Neo-Nazi Terror in Drohobych, Western Ukraine. globalresearch.ca While global media remain focused exclusively on the front line, a hidden tragedy is unfolding in the rear cities of Western Ukraine. The Italian outlet International Reporters (IR Press) has published a shocking investigation into the situation in Drohobych, …
(2026-01-15). Minnesota Calls For General Strike On January 23 To Drive ICE Out. popularresistance.org The movement against ICE has continued to surge in Minneapolis and across the United States in the wake of the killing of Renee Good. | On January 13, a coalition of faith leaders, union presidents, business owners, and community figures in Minneapolis called on "every worker in Minnesota to refuse to show up to work" and "every single Minnesotan to not spend a dime" on Friday, January 23, to demand an end to the "violence and horror" that ICE has unleashed on the community and the agency's complete removal from the state.
(2026-01-15). Zelenskiy Defends Ukraine's Stance in Peace Efforts. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asserted on Thursday that Ukraine has never been and will never be an obstacle to peace efforts, countering recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2026-01-15). US may lose its voting right in United Nations. ummid.com The United States (USA) is at the risk of losing its voting right in the United Nations (UN) because of non-payment of its dues.
(2026-01-15). Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases. tribune.com.pk 
The United States is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East, a US official said on Wednesday, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit American bases if Washington strikes. | With Iran's leadership trying to quell the worst domestic unrest the Islamic Republic has ever faced, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene on behalf of anti-government protesters. | The UN Security Council is due to meet on Iran on Thursday at the request of the United States. | A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said th…
(2026-01-15). "We cannot have oligarchy" : Protesters oppose Trump's visit to Detroit. wsws.org On Tuesday, President Trump paid a visit to the MotorCity Casino in Detroit. Detroiters rallied against him. Mayor Mary Sheffield dispatched the Detroit Police, who arrested at least two protesters.
(2026-01-15). Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey defence deal in pipeline, Pakistani minister says. al-monitor.com By Saad Sayeed, Asif Shahzad and Jonathan SpicerISLAMABAD/ISTANBUL, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have prepared a draft defence agreement after nearly a year of talks, Pakistan's Minister for Defence Production said, a signal they could be seeking a bulwark against a flare-up of regional violence in the last two years.
(2026-01-15). Washington DC Turns Up Heat On ICE With Bill Banning Police Cooperation. popularresistance.org Washington, D.C. lawmakers are trying to put the heat on ICE and take a stand for residents with the introduction of the Safe Community Places and Policing Amendment Act of 2025 by Ward 4 Council Member Janeese Lewis George, who is also running for mayor of Washington. | The bill would ensure that the District's policies reflect local residents' values and public safety priorities by prohibiting D.C. police from joining in on immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant or court order. The bill is supported by Council Members Brianne Nadeau, Robert White, Charles Allen, and Zachary Parker.
(2026-01-15). Rejecting Climatism: Trump Withdraws from UNFCCC and 66 International Organizations. wattsupwiththat.com The rejection of support for UN climate change efforts moves in a radically new direction in global environmental policy. Will other nations join the US and step back from climate alarmism? Year 2026 may provide the answers for a political movement that has not only lost its momentum but is also in peril.
(2026-01-15). Amid Arab fear of Iran, US soldiers secretly leave Mideast bases while Trump threatens war? | Protest. hindustantimes.com Alarm bells are ringing across U.S. military installations in the Gulf after reports that some American personnel were advised to leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid rapidly escalating tensions with Iran. The reported posture change comes as President Donald Trump issues sharp warnings over Iran's protest crackdown, Tehran threatens retaliation, and U.S. warplanes increase activity at the region's most critical CENTCOM hub—putting American bases within missile range back into focus.
(2026-01-15). 6 in 10 Americans Say They're Skeptical of Fed Inquiry Into ICE Agent's Killing of Renee Good. truthout.org New polling indicates that a majority of Americans believe the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was not justified, and do not trust the federal government to conduct its own investigation into the killing. A CNN/SSRS poll published on Wednesday shows that 52 percent of Americans believe that the Trump administration's… |
(2026-01-15). Visa teams up with Apple to enable overseas Apple Pay payments for China cardholders. ecns.cn Visa, a global payments technology company, announced on Thursday that it will work with Apple to enable cardholders in China to add their Visa cards to Apple Pay and make payments overseas in a wide range of scenarios — including at on and offline merchants and within mobile apps.
(2026-01-15). Iran reopens airspace after closure to most flights amid US attack threats. aljazeera.com Airspace restrictions come amid fears that US President Donald Trump could attack Iran.
(2026-01-15). Israel to award late Charlie Kirk for pro-Israel support. newarab.com 
Israel will honour the late Israeli Prime Minister
(2026-01-15). US court overturns order releasing pro-Palestinian activist. al-monitor.com A US appeals court overturned a ruling that led to the release of prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil, according to court documents filed Thursday, raising the prospect of his re-arrest.Khalil, a legal permanent resident in the United States who is married to a US citizen and has a US-born son, was detained by immigration authorities for three months beginning in March. He faced potential deportation for allegedly posing a threat to US foreign policy interests.
(2026-01-15). The Rhyme: Kent State and Renee Good. counterpunch.org 
On May 4, 1970, following Republican President Richard Nixon's April 1970, announcement of the expansion of the Viet Nam War into Cambodia, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on a group of Kent State students engaged in a peaceful campus protest against this extension of the War. The students were also protesting the Guard's presence on their campus and the draft. Four students were killed and nine others were wounded, including one who suffered permanent paralysis.
(2026-01-15). Trump says killings in Iran subsiding as experts warn on military intervention. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs executive orders and proclamations in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, DC on May 5, 2025. — ReutersTrump says "we are going to watch" process in Iran.Gulf Arab countries concerned about US strikes.Trump aides reviewing…
(2026-01-15). 75 Countries Blacklisted — What the New US Visa Suspension Really Means. thinktank.pk In a bold move that underscores the Trump administration's stringent approach to immigration reform, the United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries. This policy, set to take effect on January 21, 2026, aims to curb the influx of individuals perceived as potential burdens on public resources. …
(2026-01-15). National Dialogue steering committee induction this weekend. sanews.gov.za National Dialogue steering committee induction this weekend | The induction of the National Dialogue's new steering committee will be held this weekend at the University of South Africa's (Unisa) Muckleneuk's main campus in Pretoria. | The National Dialogue was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last year and is aimed at addressing challenges facing South Africa. | In December the President confirmed the 99 nominees to the steering committee which were drawn from all sectors of society. | "The Steering Committee's role is to steward the integrity of the process, ensure that participation is meaningful and acc…
(2026-01-15). Coalition Demands That Congress Withdraw Journalist Subpoena. popularresistance.org A coalition of media associations, press freedom groups, and civil liberties organizations urged members of Congress to withdraw a subpoena against journalist Seth Harp. They also called out Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna, who proposed the subpoena and then referred Harp to the Justice Department for prosecution. | "The subpoena has few parallels or precedents in recent history and poses a grave danger to the First Amendment's guarantee of press freedom," the coalition declared in a letter [PDF] addressed to the House of Representatives.
(2026-01-15). Madhya Pradesh: The System Operating Without Accountability. ummid.com Madhya Pradesh is facing a harsh reality these days. Even the most basic needs of common people are not safe anymore.
(2026-01-15). Friday 1/16: Protest genocide at the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | San Francisco…
(2026-01-15). India, Nigeria Geo-Political, Economic and Cultural Similarities. ummid.com The geo-political, economic and cultural similarities that exist between India and Nigeria present a great opportunity for each of them to benefit from the other's strengths.
(2026-01-15). FLNKS sends in late request to join Paris talks on New Caledonia remotely. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) has put in a late request to join talks on the territory's future remotely. The meeting, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, is calling all politicians from the French Pacific territory back to the negotiating table.
(2026-01-15). Israeli soldier charged with spying for Iran in gigantic security breach. thecanary.co 
Israel's authorities have charged a Givati Brigade soldier with spying for Iran in what they describe as one of the most serious security breaches in the apartheid country's history. While the soldier has been in custody for four months, Israeli courts had subjected the case to a gagging order. This is a reflection of the […] | By
(2026-01-15). Everyone Wants Peace Until They Get Hit With The War Propaganda. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Everyone's anti-war until the war propaganda starts. | Every normal person will tell you they want peace and abhor mass-scale violence. Then the mass media start doing what they always do and churning out stories about atrocities in an empire-targeted nation, and all of a sudden people find themselves supporting airstrikes on that nation's capital, and believing they came to that position all on their own. | This happens because most people are unaware that the western news media do not exist to repo…
(2026-01-15). Ramadan 2026: List of Imams to lead Taraweeh at Makkah Grand Mosque. ummid.com The Presidency of The Two Holy Mosques today i.e. January 13, 2026 released the list of 7 Imams who will lead the Taraweeh Prayers at the Grand Mosque at Makkah (Masjid al Haram) during the Holy Month of Ramadan 1447H.
(2026-01-15). Ronaldo shines, but Al-Nassr Vs Al-Hilal SPL match went other way. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr suffered another setback after it was defeated by Al Hilal in the SPL 25/26 Group Match played at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-15). Legacy Media Screams, and the Truth is Buried. globalresearch.ca As Legacy media screams in chorus that the Iranian government is brutal and that it is killing its own people, Westerners with an ounce of geopolitical awareness should pause and realize that they have seen all of this before. Some …
(2026-01-15). Stop the ICE reign of terror in Minnesota! wsws.org In the week following the January 7 murder of Renée Nicole Good, Minneapolis has been occupied by thousands of federal paramilitary forces operating under the direction of the president.
(2026-01-15). Astronauts set to leave ISS. tribune.com.pk 
Four crewmembers aboard the International Space Station were set to depart Wednesday after a medical issue prompted their mission to be cut a month short ⚪ a first for the orbiting laboratory. | American astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov and Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui were set to undock from the ISS at 2205 GMT on Wednesday, after five months in space. | NASA has declined to disclose which crewmember has the health problem or give details about the issue, but the US space agency has stressed the return is not an emergency situation, saying the person's condition was s…
(2026-01-15). An 'alarmingly high' number of new and expectant parents are losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work. thecanary.co 
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) says the number of new and expectant parents losing their job or facing unfair treatment at work is "alarmingly high". TUC polling of parents New TUC polling shows: One in seven women (14%) have lost their job — or felt forced to leave their job — due to expecting a […] | By
(2026-01-15). Analysts believe sleeping Trump farted in front of young girls. thecanary.co 
Armchair analysts have decided that Donald Trump fell asleep and farted in an Oval Office meeting. Can we confirm those reports? Sadly not; not until the deep state gives us access to their smell-o-vision technology, anyway. For now, people will have to look at the following video to come to their own conclusion: Just after […] | By
(2026-01-15). SA welcomes approval of AGOA Extension Bill. sanews.gov.za SA welcomes approval of AGOA Extension Bill | Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) Minister Parks Tau has welcomed the approval of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Extension Bill by the USA House of Representatives. | AGOA is critical legislation that allows for eligible sub-Saharan African countries to enjoy duty-free access to the US market. | "The renewal of AGOA will complement and support the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and creation of regional value chains, as well as support American businesses that depend on inputs and products imported into the US…
(2026-01-15). Polls open in Uganda amid crackdown, fears of violence, internet blackout. aljazeera.com UN Human Rights Office has stressed 'open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections'.
(2026-01-15). CIA Trained Spymaster Implicated in War Crimes Appointed Presidential Chief of Staff in Ukraine. covertactionmagazine.com Kyrylo Budanov Has Ties to Far-Right Pro-Banderite Groups From the Phoenix Program to Operation Condor and the Contra War to Operation Timber Sycamore and the Global War on Terror, the CIA has a long history of training fascist death-squad operatives, torturers and assassins. The historical pattern has extended to Ukraine, where the CIA has set …
(2026-01-15). KEAM 2026 application underway, Last date January 31. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has started through its official website cee.kerala.gov.in from January 05, 2026 receiving Online Application for KEAM 2026.
(2026-01-15). What does 'partnership' really mean for Africa and the European Union? globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-15). On "Leftists" And "Anarchists" Who Cheer For Regime Change In Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Is there anything more undignified than "leftists" and "anarchists" who cheer on the fall of empire-targeted governments even as the empire moves war machinery into place? | Ooh look at me I'm sticking it to the man by supporting the same agendas as the US State Department. I'm being punk rock by regurgitating the same war propaganda talking points as John Bolton. I'm fighting the power by backing the foreign policy objectives of the most powerful empire that has ever existed. | ____ing embarrassing,…
(2026-01-15). Unpacked: Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs built on Intel 18A. ummid.com Tech giant Intel Inc has unpacked Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the first computer platform built on Intel 18A, at CES 2026.
(2026-01-15). Art captured by ideology: How the Taliban silenced Afghanistan's cinema industry. globalvoices.org 
The artistic aspect of films has been suppressed and replaced with political ideologyOriginally published on Destruction of Park Cinema Kabul Afghanistan" from This article was written by Eli…
(2026-01-15). Explained: US, Israeli Support to Protesters in Iran. ummid.com We must understand that many of the economic problems due to which the people are protesting have arisen in the first place due to various unjust policies adopted towards Iran by the USA led by President Trump.
(2026-01-15). Musk's Grok to bar users from generating sexual images of real people. aljazeera.com The billionaire's platform has been inundated with Grok-produced sexualised images, including of children.
(2026-01-15). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-15). Fed Agent Shoots Second Person, Days After Miller Claims Agents Have "Immunity" truthout.org A federal officer has shot a second person in Minneapolis, just days after Trump immigration hawk Stephen Miller told ICE agents that they have "federal immunity" to act as they like — and that anyone obstructing them will face prosecution from the federal government. In a Fox News segment shared by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on X, Miller falsely said that it was a "felony" to… |
(2026-01-15). China matches US contribution to Pacific environmental body a week after Trump pulls out. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Just over a week after the United States announced its withdrawal from the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) — China has stepped in to fill the funding gap. President Donald Trump included the scientific organisation among a list of others that US government officials were ordered to withdraw from.
(2026-01-15). Astronauts leave International Space Station in first-ever medical evacuation. ecns.cn Four crew members departed the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday after a medical issue prompted their mission to be cut a month short — a first for the orbiting laboratory.
(2026-01-15). The 2025 word of the year is not a word — it is AI. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-15). Trip.com faces potential fines in antitrust probe. ecns.cn Observers note similarities between the current case and previous antitrust investigations into Alibaba and Meituan in 2020 and 2021, which resulted in fines of 18.228 billion yuan (about $2.61 billion) and 3.442 billion yuan, respectively. The comparison has fueled expectations that Trip.com could face significant penalties if violations are confirmed.
(2026-01-15). MLK Day 2026: Lessons from the Past for the Struggles of Today. globalresearch.ca There must be systematic change to eradicate racism, mass poverty and imperialist war. The Trump administration has attacked the remaining vestiges of the gains made during the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements.
(2026-01-15). Exclusive: Unite spends cash pursuing anonymous X accounts for Graham's husband. thecanary.co 
The Unite union is spending a considerable amount of money on court cases against three anonymous, little-followed X accounts — and on taking legal action against the X platform to obtain the names behind the accounts — apparently to protect general secretary Sharon Graham's husband Jack Clarke. The inclusion of the union as a claimant […] | By
(2026-01-15). Saturday 1/24: The Neighborhood Kids Full Live Band + Indigenous Cats in Santa Cruz. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-15). Energy wisdom is lacking among public officials. onlineopinion.com.au Those running for public office should be given the opportunity to share their energy wisdom in public debates.
(2026-01-15). Australia: Bondi terror attack meeting attendees denounce Labor's anti-protest laws. wsws.org "They've taken this tragedy as an opportunity to crack down on pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist movements and free speech."
(2026-01-15). The Origin of Ethnic Albanians. A Brief Overview. globalresearch.ca In the official scientific circles today, two currents represent opposing opinions on the ethnic origin of Albanians: | 1) Or that they are directly descended from the (surviving and unassimilated) Balkan indigenous Illyrians (after the migration of the Slavs to the …
(2026-01-15). BRICS+: India and Russia Move to Consolidate Long-Term Economic Alignment. infobrics.org Following high-level consultations in Moscow, Indian officials highlighted significant progress in trade discussions with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and laid out a roadmap for expanded cooperation…
(2026-01-15). Morocco and Senegal celebrate advancing to the AFCON final showdown. aljazeera.com Senegal will now face host nation Morocco in the final, following Morocco's penalty shootout triumph over Nigeria.
(2026-01-15). Cabinet gives go-ahead to new currency design. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to introduce new designs of the currency notes, with the move receiving formal approval from the federal cabinet, which has constituted a cabinet committee to oversee and deliberate on the redesign process. | The decision was taken during a meeting of the federal cabinet held at the Prime Minister's House in Islamabad, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where members were briefed by the finance ministry on the proposed changes. | The cabinet was informed that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working on the new designs for banknotes in line with modern and contempora…
(2026-01-15). Trump Reaffirms Desire for Greenland as Denmark and Nuuk Push Back. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Greenland is vital for U.S. national security, claiming Denmark cannot adequately protect the Arctic territory from Russian or Chinese influence. The remarks followed a high-stakes White House meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Là∏kke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has strategic value …
(2026-01-15). ICE And Border Patrol Agents Outnumber Local Police In Minnesota, As DHS Promises To Deploy More. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | As ICE and Border Patrol
(2026-01-15). In memory of internet star He Jiaolong: She left the spotlight to Xinjiang. ecns.cn I first met He Jiaolong in April 2021, at an office in the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
(2026-01-15). As Philly City Council returns, here's what to watch on affordable housing, tenant protections and tax abatements. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The city's affordable housing crisis is expected to remain a front-burner issue for lawmakers when Philadelphia City Council starts a new session next Thursday. | Lawmakers are expected to finalize the funding mechanics for Mayor Cherelle Parker's $2 billion housing plan, consider a new tax abatement aimed at converting underused properties in struggling areas and revive bills focused on protecting re…
(2026-01-15). "This Regime Will Fall" : Director Jafar Panahi on Deadly Iran Protests & Filmmaking Under Censorship. democracynow.org 
With Iran gripped by nationwide protests that activists say have left at least 2,600 people dead, we recently spoke with renowned Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, whose latest film, It Was Just an Accident, was shot entirely in secret inside Iran and won the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. The film has since been shortlisted for an Oscar in the international feature category. Panahi dedicated a recent New York Film Critics Circle Award to Iranian protesters. | It Was Just an Accident centers on a group of former prisoners who kidnap a man they believe was their interrogator and grapple with whet…
(2026-01-15). IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, resigns. sanews.gov.za IDT CEO, Tebogo Malaka, resigns | Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has confirmed the resignation of Independent Development Trust (IDT) CEO, Tebogo Malaka, with effect from 31 January 2026. | Malaka was suspended in August last year, following the release of an independent report into the botched R836 million Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen plant project, which was intended to provide vital oxygen plants to hospitals across the country. | The report — drawn up by PricewaterhouseCoopers — recommended that Malaka face disciplinary action for her failure to prevent or…
(2026-01-15). Iran protest footage shows systematic lethal security crackdown. newarab.com 
Security forces in Iran repeatedly fired live ammunition and metal pellets The shocking footage, gathered from at least 10 cities, including Tehran, shows armed forces chasing fleeing demonstrators and shooting directly at them as they attempted to escape to safety. | Dozens of people are seen sufferi…
(2026-01-15). Trump says Iran unrest easing but analysts warn of possible attack. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump reacts, on the day of a signing ceremony for the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, January 14, 2026. — ReutersTrump believes Iran has no plan for mass…
(2026-01-15). A Week After Renee Good Killing, Anonymous DHS Officials Claim ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Suffered Internal Bleeding. newsone.com 
Source: Star Tribune via Getty Images / Getty | In today's episode of They Really Think We're As Stupid As They Are, the Trump administration is now — seven days after the senseless and easily avoidable killing of
(2026-01-15). Central Banks in the Crossfire: Powell's Struggle for Independence. devdiscourse.com International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva strongly defended the independence of central banks and offered her support to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who is currently under investigation by the Trump administration for cost overruns related to the renovation of the Fed's Washington headquarters. Georgieva highlighted the benefits of independent, evidence-based decision-making for the economy.
(2026-01-15). Trump nod to Russia Sanctions Bill proposing 500% tariff on India. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has approved the 'Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025' which among other things proposes 500% tariff on India and other countries buying oil from Russia.
(2026-01-15). What Happens If America Attacks Iran? Tehran's Response Options. thinktank.pk In the midst of escalating unrest in Iran, where protests have gripped the nation since late December 2025, the question of regime change looms large. As of January 2026, demonstrators are challenging the Islamic Republic's authority amid economic collapse, corruption, and a weakened military following conflicts with Israel. U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced support …
(2026-01-15). Another crane collapses in Thailand, killing two, after 32 die previous day. aljazeera.com Thursday's incident outside Bangkok follows a crane collapse the day before that killed dozens in the northeast.
(2026-01-15). Financial constraints make Trump's "dream military" easier said than done. infobrics.org Stock prices of major US arms companies surged after Trump's announcement.
(2026-01-15). Gutter press push BBC to apologise because a Traitors contestant is pro-Palestine. thecanary.co 
The BBC is once again appeasing the Israeli genociders — this time by apologising for past comments made by a contestant on The Traitors. Social media posts made by Maz Bana, who appeared on the current series of reality show has been dragged up by the gutter press. The rags obviously jumped at the chance […] | By
(2026-01-15). AW call for submissions: Gospel of All Creatures. anabaptistworld.org Some early Anabaptists espoused a "gospel of all creatures," as the natural world reveals God's character. What does this concept mean to you?
(2026-01-15). New Hampshire education chair advocates for 'segregated schools'. thecanary.co 
A leaked Signal chat reveals the chair of the New Hampshire House Education Committee advocating for segregated schools, namely whites-only institutions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by frazz (@mrs.frazzled) Segregated schools?! The group chat is allegedly used by the Republicans on the New Hampshire House Education Committee. Granite Post News […] | By
(2026-01-15). Health official held in Quetta over illegal transport of medicines. tribune.com.pk 
Quetta police have arrested the District Health Officer (DHO) of Washuk after recovering a large quantity of government-issued medicines from his vehicle during a late-night operation, officials said on Wednesday. | According to police, personnel from New Sariab police station were conducting strict vehicle checks at the Mian Ghundi checkpoint on Mastung Road at around 2am, after information that government medicines from other districts were being illegally transported to Quetta for sale. | The operation was led by SDPO Shalkot Attar Rasheed and SHO New Sariab Fateh Sher. During the check, police stopped a ve…
(2026-01-15). Germany's grandstanding on Iran: The best Europe can muster? responsiblestatecraft.org In a striking display of recklessness, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
(2026-01-15). The Billionaires and the November Elections. counterpunch.org 
The lack of market reaction to the news that Trump ordered his Justice Department to investigate criminal charges against Fed Chair Jerome Powell surprises many people. After all, everyone knows that the claims about cost overruns being the basis for the investigation is nonsense. Trump wants to threaten Powell with criminal charges because he ignored
(2026-01-15). Tory defector decries austerity he caused at Reform welcome party. thecanary.co 
Earlier today, we reported that Kemi Badenoch had dramatically sacked Robert Jenrick: I have sacked Robert Jenrick from the Shadow Cabinet, removed the whip and suspended his party membership with immediate effect. I was presented with clear, irrefutable evidence that he was plotting in secret to defect in a way designed to be as damaging […] | By
(2026-01-15). Chinese Foreign Minister: China ready to work for steady, sound ties with Canada. ecns.cn China is willing to strengthen communication, enhance trust, eliminate interference, and deepen cooperation with Canada, to bring bilateral relations forward on a steady and sound track in solid strides under the new circumstances, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday."ÄÄ"ÄÄWang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Beijing.
(2026-01-15). Ian Powell: Bondi Beach's murderous terrorism aftermath an Aotearoa perspective. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Ian Powell On 14 December 2025, a father and son, reportedly linked to the ISIS clerical fascist organisation, committed a murderous attack on innocent participants at a Jewish celebration on Sydney's famous Bondi Beach. Fifteen were killed and around 40 seriously injured. There is no way this horrific event can be minimised. It…
(2026-01-15). Claims of out-of-province recruitments for farming learnership false, says dept. sanews.gov.za Claims of out-of-province recruitments for farming learnership false, says dept | The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has expressed concern at an audio recording circulating on various social media platforms. | This recording falsely claims that the department has recruited individuals from other provinces for a learnership programme at the Kgora Farmers Training Centre, suggesting that these individuals are receiving remuneration from the department. | "The department categorically rejects and distances itself from these allegations. The contents of the audio are false, misleading, an…
(2026-01-15). Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece. al-monitor.com A Greek court on Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film, and 23 others of migrant trafficking in a decision applauded by top rights groups.The verdict came almost a month after the start of their trial at a court on Lesbos, ending a legal ordeal for the activists since 2018.They had been charged in the Greek island with "forming a criminal organisation" and "illegally facilitating the entry of third-country nationals into Greece".
(2026-01-15). Australian writers' festival cancelled after mass boycott over Palestinian author ban. tribune.com.pk 
One of Australia's top writers' festivals was cancelled on Tuesday, after 180 authors boycotted the event and its director resigned, saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author and warned moves to ban protests and slogans after the Bondi Beach mass shooting threatened free speech. | Louise Adler, the Jewish daughter of Holocaust survivors, said on Tuesday she was quitting her role at the Adelaide Writers' Week in February, following a decision by the festival's board to disinvite a Palestinian-Australian author. | The novelist and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah said the move to bar her was "a…
(2026-01-15). Data Centers Might Break the Grid? Good, Something Needs To. counterpunch.org 
A quick headline roundup from the last couple of weeks: "US Electric Grid Heading Toward 'Crisis' Thanks to AI Data Centers" (Common Dreams, January 2) "US electricity grid stretches thin as data centers rush to turn on onsite generators" (tom's HARDWARE, January 5) "America's Biggest Power Grid Operator Has an AI Problem — Too Many
(2026-01-15). How The West Has Stolen Iran's Sovereignty For Centuries. popularresistance.org According to social media photographs verified by AFP, protesters in Tehran gathered on major avenues of the Iranian capital as part of a large-scale protest action driven by dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living. Persian-language TV channels based outside Iran and other social media published footage of large-scale protests in other cities, including Tabriz in the north and the holy city of Mashhad in the east. | US President Donald Trump threatened to take harsh measures against Iran if its authorities "start killing people" protesting in a country where an economic crisis, born of suffocating US sanct…
(2026-01-15). Leavitt Derides Reporters' Concerns Over Trump's Desire to Cancel Midterms. truthout.org In an interview with Reuters on Wednesday, President Donald Trump signaled he was upset that congressional elections will be taking place later this year, as they could potentially disrupt his agenda in the second half of his term. In comments seeking to manage people's expectations for the Republican Party in the midterms, Trump seemed to acknowledge a well-known pattern: that the party of… |
(2026-01-15). EEUU, Israel y la cruzada contra Irán. radiohc.cu Al cierre de 2025, los gobiernos de los EEUU e Israel estaban inmersos en la implementación de una guerra híbrida contra la República Islámica de Irán, cuyo punto culminante lo testimoniamos con la denominada Guerra de los 12 días; episodio bélico generado por Tel Aviv y respaldado por Washington, que estuvo enfocado en la destrucción de la infraestructura vinculada al proyecto nuclear civil. | Medio año después, sin haber alcanzado el objetivo citado, Tel Aviv y Washington aspiran lograr un resultado más allá del interés pretendido, al proponerse un cambio de régimen, aprovechándose de las manifestaciones civile…
(2026-01-15). En Cuba informan resultados de consulta del Programa de Gobierno. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Manuel Marrero Cruz, primer ministro de la República presentó este miércoles, en una sesión del Consejo de Estado, los resultados de la consulta popular del Programa de Gobierno y las proyecciones para el 2026. | Este proceso culmina con la publicación del documento actualizado, informó el sitio oficial del Parlamento cubano. | La sesión ordinaria, primera del año, fue encabezada por el presidente del Consejo de Estado, Esteban Lazo Hernández, y contó con la participación de Miguel Díaz-Canel, primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presiden…
(2026-01-15). Cuba no se opone a ninguna ayuda, sin condicionamiento. radiohc.cu Comunicado del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba | El gobierno de EE.UU. está aprovechando con fines oportunistas y de manipulación política lo que parecería un gesto humanitario. | En el marco del intenso esfuerzo de recuperación que de inmediato se inició en Cuba a raíz del paso del huracán Melissa por el territorio nacional el 29 de octubre de 2025, y de la asistencia solidaria que también llegó desde el primer momento, el gobierno de EE.UU. proclamó la intención de enviar ayuda humanitaria. | Han pasado 77 días. El 14 de enero, el Departamento de Estado de ese país comunicó públicame…
(2026-01-15). Europeus recusam comprar armas americanas para Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca A sede por armas do regime de Kiev parece ilimitada. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o presidente ilegítimo da Ucrânia, Vladimir Zelensky, queixou-se da incapacidade dos parceiros ocidentais de enviar à Ucrânia a quantidade necessária de armas para continuar a guerra …
(2026-01-15). Kruger National Park prioritises safety of tourists amid floods. sanews.gov.za Kruger National Park prioritises safety of tourists amid floods | Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille says the precautionary evacuation of tourists at the Kruger National Park, due to ongoing heavy rainfall, will ensure the safety and well-being of its visitors and staff members. | In a statement on Thursday, the Minister expressed her solidarity with tourists affected by the flooding in the park, which resulted in the precautionary evacuation of visitors from affected areas. | "We recognise that this situation has been distressing for tourists whose travel plans have been disrupted, and we thank them for their…
(2026-01-15). Albacete Ruined Arbeloa's Debut with Real Madrid. radiohc.cu Havana, January 14 (RHC) — Albacete spoiled àÅlvaro Arbeloa's debut as Real Madrid manager today, defeating the Merengues 3-1. | Albacete secured passage to the next round of the Copa del Rey thanks to a late goal from Jefté Betancor in the 94th minute. | Argentine Franco Mastantuono (47) and Gonzalo García (90+1) scored for Real Madrid, but Javi Villar opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, and Betancor netted the first of his brace in the 82nd. | This unfortunate start marks the beginning of the former defender's tenure as first-team manager, following the departure of his former teammate Xabi Alonso…