(2026-01-17). White House says Rubio, Witkoff, Blair to join Trump-led of to oversee postwar Gaza. haaretz.com A diplomatic source told Haaretz that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was also invited to sit at the board overnight on Saturday, adding that the leaders of all three mediating countries — Egypt, Qatar and Turkey — were invited to take part…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). LIVE: Gaza death toll rises by Israeli raids, Trump names 'Board of Peace'. aljazeera.com Israeli raids cause rising casualties in Gaza, as attacks persist despite the ceasefire agreement.
(2026-01-17). Thursday 1/22: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-17). aviation authority: Aircraft should avoid Iranian airspace. haaretz.com
(2026-01-17). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Foreign Minister Gil Warns That US Aggression Against Venezuela Threatens Global Stability. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned the military attack carried out by the US government against Venezuela, stating that it seriously endangers world peace. According to Gil, this action violates the very foundations upon which the United Nations (UN) was built. | During a meeting with the network of legal experts at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas on Friday, the minister emphasized that the principles of dialogue and diplomacy had been systematically and flagrantly violated. "We are discussing the gravity of this situation and the urgency of restoring international law," he stated firmly. | G…
(2026-01-17). The end of pretenses: Trump's assault on Venezuela. links.org.au 
Anderson Bean — Trump's attack on Venezuela should be understood as a stab at "hegemonic crisis management."
(2026-01-17). Oil from Venezuela, money in Qatar: How US President Donald Trump is ring-fencing Caracas' cash. hindustantimes.com Everyone is watching Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric on Iran. But quietly, another move is unfolding, one that could reshape how power, money, and oil intersect in Venezuela. The U.S. has sold its first confirmed batch of Venezuelan oil, worth roughly $500 million. But here's the twist: the money isn't going to Caracas. It's going to a bank account in Qatar. Why Qatar? Why now? And who really controls Venezuela's oil when the oil leaves the country? This story isn't just about energy markets. It's about leverage. Venezuela owes nearly $170 billion to creditors circling like hawks. Courts, bondholders, and fore…
(2026-01-17). Message from Venezuela: 'Let no one fall into enemy provocations.'. workers.org 
In an audio shared on Jan. 4, the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) General Secretary and Minister of Interior Diosdado Cabello urged the party militants not to fall for the enemy's provocations, following the Jan. 3 attack. Cabello has put the country on alert with a warning that after . . . |
(2026-01-17). French youth speak out against Trump's illegal invasion of Venezuela. wsws.org WSWS reporters interviewed students in the Paris area on Trump's military operation against Venezuela to kidnap its president and try to seize its oil revenues.
(2026-01-17). US invasion of Venezuela exposes bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed Party. wsws.org Workers cannot stop imperialism's accelerating plunge into military dictatorship and wars of plunder without breaking politically with forces like Mélenchon, who calls for them to subordinate themselves to the Venezuelan bourgeois nationalist regime's negotiations with Trump.
(2026-01-17). WATCH: Premiere of 'The World This Week'. consortiumnews.com CN Live! is launching a new series, The World This Week. First episode: Saturday, 8 pm EST with guest Patrick Lawrence on Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland. Host: Joe Lauria Guest: Patrick Lawrence Producer: Cathy Vogan
(2026-01-17). Who are Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores? — and why Washington kidnapped them. workers.org 
Gary Wilson wrote this article, published at struggle-la-lucha.org on Jan. 5. On Jan. 3, 2026, the Trump administration carried out one of the most brazen acts of imperialist aggression seen in Latin America in decades. U.S. forces invaded Venezuela and seized its elected president, Nicolás Maduro, along with Cilia Flores. . . . |
(2026-01-17). Cuba: Dialogue With US Possible Only Under Conditions of Equality and Respect. orinocotribune.com Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that Cuba remains willing to engage in dialogue with the United States, provided it takes place on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect. He made these statements during the tribute ceremony for the 32 Cuban combatants killed in the January 3 US military attack on Venezuela, held at the Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana on Friday, January 16. | In his remarks, the Cuban president underscored that there is no possibility of reaching an understanding under conditions of pressure, threats, or political impositions. This has been Cuba's position for over six deca…
(2026-01-17). United Nations system "mortally wounded" after attack on Venezuela. radiohc.cu Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil has denounced that the United Nations system was "mortally wounded" following the military operation that resulted in the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. | According to the high-ranking official, the act constitutes a violation of the pillars that have sustained the world order for the last 80 years. | During his address at the meeting of the Network of Jurists for the Liberation of President Nicolás Maduro and his Wife Cilia Flores, Gil described the operation as a disproportionate and unjustified deployment that left a regrettable toll of a…
(2026-01-17). Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister allied with ousted president Maduro. geo.tv 
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters while standing next to Alex Saab at a pro‑government rally in Caracas last year. — AFPRodriguez reshuffles cabinet after US-backed transition in Venezuela.US pressure mounts as Venezuela drops Maduro ally…
(2026-01-17). Trump Neither Selected Delcy Rodríguez Nor Governs Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By William Serafino — Jan 15, 2026 | Following the overwhelming and patently illegal US military aggression against Venezuela on January 3, which culminated in the
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Webinar: From Venezuela to Palestine : U.S. Empire, Genocide, and Our Duty to Fight Back. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ITzu……
(2026-01-17). Dalradian is no Trump when it comes to mining in Northern Ireland. thecanary.co 
As events unfold in Venezuela, with the US appropriating natural resources to bring its people prosperity (by selling them to American oil companies), Omagh-based international mining company Dalradian must look on with envy as it enters its seventeenth year of financial failure in Northern Ireland. Dalradian has been a colossal failure in the Sperrin Mountains […] | By
(2026-01-17). Venezuelan acting president calls for oil industry reforms to attract foreign investment. independent.co.ug 
CARACAS | Xinhua | Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday called on the legislature to approve an oil industry reform plan to attract foreign investment and promote the country's economic recovery. In her annual report to the legislature on behalf of the administrative body, Rodriguez said that the relevant reforms would help improve the …
(2026-01-17). Nearly 50 Venezuelan soldiers killed in US abduction of President Maduro. aljazeera.com Venezuela's Defence Ministry says 83 people in total killed in US attack to abduct President Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-17). China's AI ambitions meet the politics of global supply chains. moderndiplomacy.eu The US military operation against the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has exacerbated the already strained US relationship with Latin America, with far-reaching implications beyond the region. The episode unfolded in the context of China's increasing involvement in Venezuela, underscoring the extent to which Latin America's resource diplomacy has been caught up in the great power …
(2026-01-17). Iran: America's Next Target After Venezuela. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 28, 2025, protests unexpectedly erupted across Iran in response to a severe economic downturn in the Middle Eastern country, caused largely by sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies. More notably, the protests have grown in scale and turned violent, with clashes between civilians and police resulting in casualties, occurring shortly …
(2026-01-17). Venezuela Receives 199 Migrants on First Repatriation Flight Since Trump's December Suspension. orinocotribune.com
(2026-01-17). Presidente Díaz-Canel acompañó sepelio de combatientes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, de Miguel Díaz-Canel tuvo lugar en la necrópolis de Colón, en La Habana, la ceremonia de inhumación de cuatro de los 32 combatientes caídos en Venezuela el pasado 3 de enero, en el ataque perpetrado por fuerzas estadounidenses. | Encabezaron el tributo, ofrendas florales a nombre del general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana, de Díaz-Canel, de los Ministerios de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (FAR) y del Interior (Minint), de los familiares y del pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-01-17). Acciones solidarias en España contra la arremetida imperial. radiohc.cu 
Con la finalidad de fortalecer la conciencia colectiva entorno a los acontecimientos ocurridos recientemente en Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro, en varios sitios de España celebraron espacios de diálogo y condena a los hechos perpetrados por Estados Unidos en la nación suramericana. | Estas acciones pretenden ser espacios abiertos de información, análisis y compromiso militante, dirigido a todas las personas y colectivos que apuestan por la autodeterminación de los pueblos y la solidaridad con Venezuela y Cuba. | Las actividades sesionaron este viernes 16 de enero, en la tarde noche, con en…
(2026-01-17). Cienfuegueros rindieron tributo a los hermanos asesinados en Venezuela por el ejército estadounidense. radiohc.cu 
El pueblo de la ciudad cubana de Cienfuegos participó este viernes en una inmensa movilización, la mayor ocurrida en áreas del histórico Parque José Martí, con tristeza y orgullo en los corazones para rendir tributo a los 32 hermanos asesinados en Venezuela, por el ejército de los Estrados Unidos. | Crimen de terrorismo de Estado, donde secuestraron el pasado día 3 al Presidente Institucional de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y a su esposa Cilia Flores. "Hermanos combatientes, que estaban allí por principio, para defender la paz mundial, la integración de América Latina y El Caribe, la Patr…
(2026-01-17). A la calle por Venezuela, convocan en Asturias. radiohc.cu 
Una movilización a un acto político en la ciudad de Gijón, (Asturias, España) circula en las redes sociales y medios alternativos en rechazo al imperialismo y en defensa de la paz, por los hechos ocurridos en Venezuela el 3 de enero último. | La convocatoria cita para el domingo 18 de enero, a las 12: 30 horas, en la Plaza del Humedal de Gijón con la demanda de denunciar las agresiones e injerencias de Estados Unidos contra el país suramericano y exigir respeto a su soberanía, bajo el lema: "Manos fuera de Venezuela. | El activista Carlos González Penalva, miembro de la"Asociación Lázaro Cárdenas" en Asturias, exh…
(2026-01-17). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció acuerdo para exportar gas licuado de petróleo. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes la firma de un contrato de comercialización de gas licuado de petróleo, lo que marca el inicio formal de la exportación de este recurso energético. | Durante el Consejo Nacional de Economía Productiva afirmó: Lo habíamos dicho, lo habíamos anunciado: que exportaríamos la primera molécula de gas y lo estamos cumpliendo. Le estamos cumpliendo al presidente Maduro y le estamos cumpliendo a nuestro pueblo", afirmó. | De acuerdo con medios locales de prensa, el hito se enmarca en los esfuerzos de la industria nacional de hidrocarburos por mejora…
(2026-01-17). La Habana despide a los héroes caídos en agresión de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Una representación del pueblo capitalino se reunió, en la tarde de este viernes, para rendir homenaje y despedir a sus hermanos caídos en combate durante la agresión militar estadounidense contra Venezuela, el pasado 3 de enero. | En la necrópolis Cristóbal Colón se dieron cita civiles, militares, jóvenes, ancianos, trabajadores y estudiantes, para agradecer a los héroes que sacrificaron sus valiosas vidas en cumplimiento de su misión. | En las palabras centrales, el primer secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba en La Habana, Liván Izquierdo, expresó: Hoy reafirmamos el tributo de toda una nación a los 32 héroes…
(2026-01-17). Ministro de Defensa de Venezuela revela cuántos militares asesinó EEUU en ataque a Caracas. radiohc.cu El ministro de Defensa de Venezuela, Vladimir Padrino López reveló este viernes que al menos 47 miembros de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB) perdieron la vida por la agresión militar de EE.UU. contra su país, el pasado 3 de enero, en el que secuestraron al mandatario Nicolás Maduro, y a su esposa, Cilia Flores. | Durante un acto de condecoración al personal militar y civil que defendió la nación durante la madrugada que se registró el ataque, el titular expresó: 47 hombres y mujeres de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana, nueve mujeres entre ellas, que dieron su vida. Hay un total de 83 fallecidos, m…
(2026-01-17). Despite end, Israel Police continues to raid Bedouin village Tarabin, residents say. haaretz.com Local residents told Haaretz that officers threw stun grenades and flares and fired tear gas, and even damaged the local mosque. 'We hear explosions, as if it's war,' one resident said. 'I don't understand what they want from us. I don't know who to turn to anymore'…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Update on Australian NetZero efforts. wattsupwiththat.com There has been little decarbonisation since 2020. Aging, increasingly unreliable coal fired power stations are still the backbone of the electricity supply. The price of energy is inexorably rising. Australian governments, both State or Federal, are subsidising domestic solar and batteries, subsidising grid wind and solar generation, subsidising fossil fuel plant to stay generating to do what the unreliable wind and solar can't, and subsidising consumers as power is too expensive. When will it all end in tears?>
(2026-01-17). Silent night: A Christmas without insects means they are disappearing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Sanjay Raut Criticizes Shinde's Betrayal in Mumbai Civic Elections. devdiscourse.com Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut launched a scathing criticism of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, accusing him of betraying the Marathi community by facilitating the BJP's victory in the Mumbai civic elections. The BJP plans to install its mayor with support from the Shiv Sena in the newly-formed alliance.
(2026-01-17). Fjords, Forests, and Celestial Lights: A Journey Through Norway's Natural Beauty. thecanary.co 
Norway is a country that feels shaped as much by silence as by scenery. The landscapes stretch outwards in every direction — wide, open, unhurried — as though the world has been gently carved by wind, ice and time. From the glint of midnight sun on still water to the soft pulse of green auroras […] | By
(2026-01-17). U.S. Sanctions Are a Flop as North Korea's Economy Continues to Grow. covertactionmagazine.com On two visits, this author witnessed North Korea's economic boom first-hand I visited the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) or People's Korea in April 2024 and then 18 months later in October 2025 after being invited by the Korean Association of Social Scientists (KASS). The trips were organized by the British Group for the Study …
(2026-01-17). DAILY MEMO: Ten-Year-Old Child, Gardeners, and Vendors, Among the More Than 88 Kidnapped in SoCal This Week. lataco.com Memo answers the complicated question, "Isn't it against the law now for ICE to be masked?"
(2026-01-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-17). Green Bay, January 20, 2026: Stop ICE! Money for People's Needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-17). How racism is shaping Australia's migration debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Year's first private rocket mission takes off. ecns.cn Galactic Energy, a private rocket maker in Beijing, conducted the sixth sea-based launch of its Ceres 1 carrier rocket on Friday morning, marking the first private space mission in China in 2026.
(2026-01-17). Mother of Elon Musk's child sues his AI company over Grok deepfake images. aljazeera.com Ashley St Clair, mother of Musk's son, Romulus, sues over 'pain and mental distress' caused by fake AI images.
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Sacramento: 44th Annual MLK March For The Dream. indybay.org Starting Points: | Oak Park Community Center (Extra Mile – 8: 00 AM): | 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817 | Parking available at the community center and surrounding streets. | Sacramento City College (Main March – 8: 30 AM): | 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95822 | Parking available on campus. Arrive early for best spots! | EXPO and Main Stage Speakers | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center (Expo Only – 10: 00 AM): | 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Santa Cruz: Annual MLK March For The Dream – Defend Democracy & Civil Rights. indybay.org Gather: Black Lives Matter Mural | Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz | Post-March Event: Center Street and Church St.
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Humboldt County Free America Rally. indybay.org 825 5th Street, Eureka…
(2026-01-17). Friday 1/23: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-17). Australia: While massive fires continue, Victoria experiences flash floods. wsws.org Like the bushfires, Victoria's Great Ocean Road floods expose the criminal indifference of the state Labor government to the mounting toll of climate catastrophe on the working class.
(2026-01-17). 31,000 Kaiser nurses prepare to walk out in California, Hawaii as conditions emerge for a general strike. wsws.org With 15,000 nurses on strike in New York City and a general strike in Minneapolis set for next Friday, the conditions are rapidly emerging in the United States for a mass movement in the working class against inequality and dictatorship, with healthcare workers at the forefront.
(2026-01-17). Washington menaces Iran at UN Security Council amid mounting signs of an impending US military strike. wsws.org Washington's preparations for a military onslaught on Iran have nothing to do with alleged concern for the democratic rights of its 93-million-strong population.
(2026-01-17). NTSB report reveals Boeing knew of fatal defect in UPS plane that killed 14 in Louisville. wsws.org Despite the pattern of repeated failures in a component that secures a multi-ton engine to the wing, Boeing ignored the danger.
(2026-01-17). Beyond the Drill: The Engineering of Tension-Based and Clip-On No-Drill Blinds. thecanary.co 
In 2026, the demand for non-invasive home improvements has led to a revolution in window treatment engineering. No-Drill Blinds have evolved from temporary fixes into high-performance, permanent solutions that rival traditional screw-in models in both stability and longevity. The success of No Drill Blinds relies on two primary engineering paths: high-tension internal springs and precision-engineered […] | By
(2026-01-17). GATE 2026 Admit Card Released: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com IIT Guwahati has released the Admit Card (Hall Ticket) of the candidates who have registered for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 (GATE 2026) on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2026-01-17). LIVE: Manchester United vs Manchester City — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the derby at Old Trafford.
(2026-01-17). Shreyanka Patil Creates Waves as Youngest Bowler with 5-Wicket Haul in WPL. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling Women's Premier League fixture, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Shreyanka Patil etched her name into the record books as she became the youngest bowler to secure a five-wicket haul. Her stellar performance came against the Gujarat Giants, as the match unfolded at Navi Mumbai on Friday.
(2026-01-17). Host Morocco advances to AFCON 2025 Semi Final. ummid.com Defeating Cameroon, Morocco has advanced to Africa Cup of Nations, commonly abbreviated as AFCON, 2025 Semi-Finals for the first time since 2004.
(2026-01-17). China fortifies energy security as risks rise. ecns.cn With rising global geopolitical uncertainties, China is poised to further strengthen energy security over the coming years, with the nation's energy self-sufficiency rate projected to reach 85 percent by 2030, according to a recent industry report.
(2026-01-17). Man throws raw meat outside Gurdwara in UK, arrested after MP raises issue in parliament. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The UK police have arrested and filed charges against a man for allegedly throwing raw meat outside the gurdwara premises in West Bromwich. The action was taken after Labour MP Sarah Coombes from West Bromwich raised the issue in the British Parliament. | According to the police, 42-year-old Tomasz Bruch has been charged with deliberately throwing raw meat outside the Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib and hurting religious sentiments. This act is considered a violation of Sikh religious beliefs, and the police are treating it as a hate crime. Police records also indicate that the accused does not have a p…
(2026-01-17). Live: Maharashtra Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission is set to hold counting of votes in Mumbai and 28 other Municipal Corporations of the state today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). The Minnesota general strike and the re-emergence of class struggle in the United States. wsws.org The United States has reached a point where the scale of political breakdown and the ferocity of class tensions are generating profound shifts in consciousness.
(2026-01-17). Strife and Resolution: Karbi and Bihari Communities in Assam. devdiscourse.com The second round of discussions between the Assam state government and Karbi society, aiming to address recent tensions in West Karbi Anglong district, has been postponed. This delay results from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
(2026-01-17). Rob new film "On The Edge… Again," with Bruce Dern and Pam Grier. indybay.org Local Berkeley, Maverick Filmmaker Rob Nilsson Who Supported The Homeless & Unhoused In San Francisco Years Ago, Has A New Film Release Called, "On The Edge… Again," including actors Bruce Dern and Pam Grier.
(2026-01-17). Live: Malegaon Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Malegaon for the Municipal Corporation (Malegaon Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Former Cricket Star Damien Martyn Triumphs Over Meningitis. devdiscourse.com Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn has made a significant recovery from a severe meningitis attack that left him in a coma last December. The 54-year-old shared his experience of survival, highlighting the fragility and preciousness of life after narrowly escaping death.
(2026-01-17). The Iranian Crisis as a Geopolitical Phenomenon. moderndiplomacy.eu Waves of mass protest in Iran tend to erupt when least expected, though this should hardly surprise us. They typically represent the release of pressures accumulated over years. The current cycle follows this familiar pattern. Its immediate trigger was a sharp currency collapse that pushed the Iranian rial to historic lows, eroding household purchasing power …
(2026-01-17). US air authority warns of 'military activities' over Mexico, South America. aljazeera.com Warnings come as Mexico's Sheinbaum says 'compelling results' in tackling drug cartels, following Trump strike threats.
(2026-01-17). Tomato price spike due to bad weather. ecns.cn The recent surge in tomato prices in China was mainly due to the impact of unfavorable weather earlier in the season and tight supplies during the peak period, experts said. Prices have started to ease slightly in mid-January and are likely to see a seasonal decline after the Spring Festival holiday in mid-February.
(2026-01-17). Owaisi's love for 'Nepo Kids' galore as Malegaon prepares for 2026 Corporation Polls. ummid.com AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's love for a 'notorious family' has become a topic of debate in Malegaon which is preparing for the high stake Municipal Corporation elections after a long gap.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). South Korean former leader gets 5-year jail. ecns.cn South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison in a case related to his failed martial law bid in late 2024, marking the first verdict in eight cases he is facing.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Cold wave expected to sweep across China. ecns.cn China is expected to be hit by its first cold wave of the year from Saturday to Wednesday, bringing widespread rain, snow, and icy conditions, especially in southern regions. Central and eastern China will face their strongest winter weather so far, the national weather authority said on Friday.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). New York's Ridiculous Energy Policy Way Off The Edge Of The Cliff. wattsupwiththat.com So what is the strategy? As far as I can tell, Hochul's strategy is to pretend that there is no Climate Act, and hope nobody will call her on it. T…
(2026-01-17). Minneapolis & Minnesota AFL-CIO Calls For Mass Day Of Worker Community Action On 1/23/25. indybay.org The Minneapolis & Minnesota AFL-CIO has called for a mass day of worker community action On 1/23/25 to stop the ICE attacks.
(2026-01-17). US Withdraws from UN Agencies, India Can Step in. ummid.com Guided by the Indian ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam ("One Earth, One Family, One Future"), India can amplify Southern priorities with inclusivity and balance.
(2026-01-17). Trump threatens tariffs on nations opposing Greenland takeover. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, before departing for Florida from the South Lawn, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, January 16, 2026. — ReutersUS lawmakers visit Denmark to back Copenhagen and Greenland.Denmark strongly rejects Trump's…
(2026-01-17). 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)…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Asteroid 2005 UK1 to fly within 0.08 AU of Earth Today. ummid.com Asteroid 2005 UK1, nicknamed nickname planet killer because of its huge size, will fly within 0.08 astronomical units AU, or sun-Earth distances) of Earth today i.e. Monday January 12, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Sunday 1/18: Memorial for Iran. indybay.org This Sunday, at 4: 30 PM, we will gather in Washington Square Park for a peaceful candlelight memorial in solidarity with the people of Iran. This gathering is not a protest or political rally, but a space for remembrance — honoring the tens of thousands of lives lost for demanding freedom, dignity, and justice. Through quiet presence, candles, and flowers, we come together to resist silence, acknowledge shared humanity, and affirm that these lives mattered.
(2026-01-17). Trump regime's claim dead ICE detainee killed himself is a flat-out lie. thecanary.co 
Trump's ICE fascists have claimed that a Cuban detainee who died in ICE custody "died while attempting suicide". They are lying. ICE now lying about Cuban detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos An eye-witness says that guards pinned and choked Cuban detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos after he refused to enter a new area of the ICE detention […] | By
(2026-01-17). Blackout in Berlin: Pretext for erection of a police state. wsws.org While those politically responsible largely ignored the plight of the population, within hours they began to politically exploit the attack on the power grid. The act of sabotage is being ruthlessly used to advance the expansion of a police state and domestic militarisation.
(2026-01-17). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Reaching a Milestone: Surpassing 1,000 Apartheid-Free Communities. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/us-palestineactivism/eve……
(2026-01-17). Tragic Discovery: Man Found Dead In Sangrampur Pond. devdiscourse.com A body of a 33-year-old man was discovered in a pond in the Sangrampur area, according to local authorities.
(2026-01-17). Rahul Gandhi Addresses Indore Water Crisis, PM Modi's Busy Weekend. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged directly with victims of the recent water contamination crisis affecting Indore, highlighting a significant public health concern. The contamination has led to a spate of illnesses, including vomiting and diarrhoea, raising questions about municipal water safety.
(2026-01-17). Trump's vendetta against federal death row inmates: Sends prisoners who received commutations to "Alcatraz of the Rockies" wsws.org Ten federal prisoners whose death sentences were commuted to life by Biden have been moved to ADX Florence in Colorado, where inmates are kept in concrete cells smaller than a parking space for 22 to 24 hours a day and are subject to near-total social and sensory deprivation.
(2026-01-17). The Stature of Sacrifice and the Abyss of Indignity. radiohc.cu History, in its inexorable march, often acts as a sieve that separates the wheat from the chaff, nobility from baseness. | The recent sacrifice of the 32 sons of Cuba, who fell in the line of duty on January 3, has not only left a physical void in their families and national mourning in the soul of the nation, but has also laid bare, with surgical starkness, the profound moral asymmetries that coexist in the contemporary world. | While the humble people mourn their martyrs, a phenomenon emerges from the digital sewers that, although predictable, is no less monstrous: the celebration of death, the mockery of the s…
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Oakland: 12th Annual March to Reclaim Radical Legacy. indybay.org Oscar Grant Plaza | Oakland (14th & Broadway)…
(2026-01-17). Sunday 3/1: The Other Film Screening and Conversation. indybay.org The New Parkway, 474 24th St, Oakland, CA 94612-2407…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Trump, Noem, and CBS claim ICE murderer Jonathan Ross had 'internal bleeding' exposed as lie. thecanary.co 
The Trump regime needed to shore up its lie that murdered Minneapolis woman Renee Good was a "domestic terrorist" who was killed because she tried to kill ICE thug Jonathan Ross with her car. Shooting a mum three times in the face from a couple of feet way needs a lot of shoring up as […] | By
(2026-01-17). AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco, Senegal faceoff on Sunday Jan 18. ummid.com Morocco defeated Nigeria, and Senegal trounced Egypt to reach the AFCON 2025 (Africa Cup of Nations) Final to be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco Sunday January 18, 2026.
(2026-01-17). Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify. aljazeera.com Torrential rains have devastated communities from Mozambique to South Africa, displacing hundreds of thousands.
(2026-01-17). UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key: Important Notice to Read. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), while releasing the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key (Provisional), has also issued important notification with regard to raise objections.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). US airlines warned of 'potential risks' when flying over Mexico, South America. scmp.com The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference. | The FAA said it had issued "Notices to Airmen" covering Mexico and Central American countries, as well as Ecuador, Colombia and portions of airspace within the eastern Pacific Ocean.
(2026-01-17). While Ford Kentucky Truck UAW officials pad their salaries, conditions at plant worsen. wsws.org Major financial irregularities at UAW Local 862 in Louisville take place as rank-and-file anger continues to simmer over deteriorating conditions, inckuding safety issues and management harassment.
(2026-01-17). India-EU Trade Revolution: Export Boost Awaits. devdiscourse.com India's burgeoning export sectors, including textiles, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals, are poised for substantial growth thanks to an impending free trade agreement with the European Union. Industry experts anticipate that this deal, set to be announced soon, will effectively double India's exports to the EU over the next three years.
(2026-01-17). Smaller banks shift to quality growth. ecns.cn China's financial regulator is urging stronger action to address risks in small and medium-sized financial institutions, as they face pressure amid transformation and business model innovation, experts said.
(2026-01-17). Traditional Dai medicine's gentle solution for neck and back pain. ecns.cn "My neck hurts so much I can't even turn my head. Patches and massages didn't work. Can you help?" said Mr. Wang, 48, who came into our clinic in December with severe neck pain.
(2026-01-17). Musk's xAI sued over Grok deepfakes — this time, by mother of his child. scmp.com The mother of one of Elon Musk's children is suing his AI company, saying its Grok chatbot allowed users to generate sexually exploitative deepfake images of her that have caused her humiliation and emotional distress. | Ashley St Clair, 27, who describes herself as a writer and political strategist, alleged in a lawsuit filed on Thursday in New York City against xAI that the images have included a photo of her fully dressed at age 14 that was altered to show her in a bikini, and others showing…
(2026-01-17). Former South Korean president sentenced to five years over martial law case. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A South Korean court handed down a five-year prison sentence to former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, a significant development as it's the first conviction stemming from a string of criminal cases tied to his late 2024 martial law declaration.The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of hindering law enforcement officers while they were trying to execute an arrest warrant, which included resisting authorities during the process. The judges also determined that he had falsified official documents and neglected to adhere to the constitutional and legal protocols surrounding the declar…
(2026-01-17). AIMIM to emerge as single largest party in Malegaon Corporation 2026: Exit Polls. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is set to emerge as the single largest party in Malegaon where polling for the corporation election (MMC) was held today.
(2026-01-17). Wednesday 1/28: Stand with Rebels & Against U.S.-Israel War Threats/Moves on Iran. indybay.org UUSF 1187 Franklin St. | San Francisco, California…
(2026-01-17). Tuesday 1/20: Salinas: Free America Walkout. indybay.org Star Market, 1275 South Main Street, Salinas…
(2026-01-17). Mystery Surrounds Elderly Woman's Death in Patna. devdiscourse.com An elderly woman was discovered dead in suspicious circumstances inside her Patna home in Shastri Nagar, according to police on Saturday.
(2026-01-17). Astronauts say training helped ensure safe return. ecns.cn Astronauts of China's Shenzhou XX mission Chen Dong (C), Chen Zhongrui (R) and Wang Jie meet the press at the Beijing Aerospace City on Jan 16, 2026. This was the first official public appearance of the crew of the Shenzhou XX flight mission after they returned to Earth.Wang said that when equipment malfunctions occurred in space, the basic knowledge and design principles he accumulated on the ground could be put to immediate use.
(2026-01-17). China, Canada eye new partnership. ecns.cn China and Canada look to a "new strategic partnership" amid growing geopolitical fragmentation, as President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing on Friday.
(2026-01-17). Erfurt, Germany: Mail order fashion company Zalando closes logistics center with 2,700 employees. wsws.org The case of Zalando highlights the importance of workers taking the defense of jobs into their own hands by setting up rank-and-file committees, joining forces with other workers to organize joint industrial action.
(2026-01-17). Big cargo drone aces elevated test flight>. ecns.cn A new large cargo drone model successfully completed a transprovincial test flight over plateau regions, demonstrating its ability to operate in extreme high-altitude conditions, its developer said.
(2026-01-17). 70% of Pa. students are taking at least 1 arts course, but there are disparities in smaller, poorer districts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than seven in 10 public school students in Pennsylvania are enrolled in at least one arts course, according to state data compiled by the Arts Education Data Project that offers one of the clearest pictures yet of how dance, music, theater and visual art are taught across the commonwealth. | The commonwealth's K-12 education system serves more than 1.7 million students. According to the data project, more than 1 million participate in visual arts with nearly 1 million m…
(2026-01-17). Economy set to extend steady growth trajectory. ecns.cn China's economy is poised to extend its steady growth momentum into 2026, with stepped-up policy support for domestic demand and a faster innovation-led transition to cushion any external uncertainties, officials and analysts said.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). ICE fishing: Inside the organized resistance to occupation. workers.org 
Minneapolis Steam billows from atop a coffee mug sustained by cold hands in the frigid passenger's seat of a hatchback that has weathered many journeys. Nearby on a busy street in south Minneapolis, locals amble about, carrying out their daily sojourns. For now, it is quiet; a waiting game from . . . |
(2026-01-17). South Sudan Needs Decisive African Union Action. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Internally displaced people fetch water inside a camp in the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan, February 13, 2025. | © 2025 Brian Inganga/AP Photo | The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council should use its January 19 ambassadorial-level meeting to address the urgent protection needs and escalating abuses in South Sudan. The meeting follows a visit by the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee on South Sudan, during which they assessed the 2018 peace agreement's implementation, which has been undermined by, amongst others, President Salva Kiir's party's unilateral amendments. Over the…
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Louis Theroux: The Settlers" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pT36……
(2026-01-17). Saudi King Salman leaves hospital after medical tests. geo.tv 
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). JEE Main 2026: No exam for West Bengal students on January 23. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said the students of West Bengal appearing in JEE Main 2026 on January 23, 2026 will be allotted different slots.
(2026-01-17). Senegal aim to deny hosts Morocco in Cup of Nations final. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-17). Israeli military helicopter crashes in the West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several local and regional news sources say that an Israeli military helicopter crashed on Friday near the town of Kisan, which is east of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.It was confirmed by the Israeli army that the plane crashed while being moved after a technical problem earlier this week in the Gush Etzion/Etzion Brigade area. According to a statement from the army, the chopper broke away from the other plane that was lifting it, which made it fall to the ground.A military spokesperson stated that no injuries have been reported yet and that the commander of the Israeli Air Force has asked for a…
(2026-01-17). Spain and Portugal: Unveiling the Soul of Southern Europe. thecanary.co 
There are parts of the world where life seems to move with a different kind of intention. Spain and Portugal belong to that category — places where mornings begin slowly, where evenings spill into the streets, and where the past sits comfortably beside the present. Travelling through these countries isn't just about admiring scenery; it's […] | By
(2026-01-17). 15,000 nurses walk out on big-business hospitals in NYC. workers.org 
Some 15,000 nurses at the biggest and richest hospital empires in New York City walked out in what the New York State Nurses Association (NYNSA) is calling an "Unfair Labor Practice strike" that began at 6 a.m. on Jan. 12. It is the largest nurses' strike in the history of . . . |
(2026-01-17). Fact Check: Plundering of Somnath and other Hindu temples. ummid.com Temple destructions in ancient and medieval India were not primarily a religious phenomenon.
(2026-01-17). US judge orders curbs on ICE agents' actions against Minnesota protesters. aljazeera.com The court injunction bars federal agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.
(2026-01-17). Tuesday 1/20: Felton: "Free America" Rally & Walkout. indybay.org Highway 9 & Graham Hill Road, Felton…
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Xi calls for advancing building of China-Canada new strategic partnership. ecns.cn Xi called on both sides to increase efforts to promote cooperation and reduce the negative list, thereby strengthening the bond of shared interests through deeper and broader cooperation.Canada wishes to build with China a new strategic partnership that is strong and enduring so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, Carney said.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Living through Victoria's new climate reality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-17). Trump and drug lords hand in hand. indybay.org JOH was arrested shortly after the Conservatives were voted out by Xiomara Castro in 2021 and extradited under then-US President Joe Biden to a court in Miami, which sentenced him to 45 years in prison for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine and countless heavy weapons into the US. He is now free again, but must fear being re-arrested at any time if he leaves the US.
(2026-01-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-17). Monday 1/19: Strike the Pump. indybay.org everywhere…
(2026-01-17). 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…
(2026-01-17). Human Evolution: 'Our Ultimate Fate Comes Down to… Three Possibilities'. wattsupwiththat.com Like the cornucopia of different creatures inhabiting Charles Darwin's beloved Galapagos Islands, humans dwelling on different bodies within the solar system could similarly evolve "endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful."
(2026-01-17). SAI's Nationwide Hunt for Coaches: Boon for Indian Sports. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to bolster athlete support, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has launched a nationwide drive to recruit assistant coaches across 26 disciplines. The initiative will benefit Centres of Excellence and other training facilities, with disciplines like shooting, athletics, swimming, and wrestling standing to gain the most.
(2026-01-17). Australian government exploits Bondi shootings to launch historic attack on free speech. wsws.org The Albanese government remains intent on ramming anti-democratic laws through parliament, under the cover of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). Trump's Greenland obsession forces Macron to send troops as Putin sends a cryptic message. hindustantimes.com Europe is closing ranks against Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland, as Arctic tensions spill into the NATO arena. With talks deadlocked, Denmark and its European partners have launched "Operation Arctic Endurance," moving troops into Greenland to signal unity and deterrence. As Macron reinforces Europe's security posture and Russia voices alarm, the Greenland standoff is fast becoming a test of NATO cohesion and transatlantic ties.
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Direct Action Mobilization to Protest Corporations! indybay.org International…
(2026-01-17). "I support a general strike" : New York nurses call for broader struggle. wsws.org The WSWS spoke with nurses on the picket line and at a nearby hospital about the conditions they are struggling against and the calls for a general strike in Minneapolis and beyond…
(2026-01-17). 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…
(2026-01-17). FAST reveals insights into cosmic signals. ecns.cn An aerial photo taken on Friday shows China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope, or FAST, under maintenance, in Guizhou province.This marks the first time globally that scientists have captured the evolutionary process of such a burst, aiding in narrowing down the long-debated origins of these brief yet powerful cosmic signals.
(2026-01-17). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 11- Jan. 17). ecns.cn China beat Australia 1-0 in its Group D match on Jan. 11, and drew with Thailand 0-0 in its last Group D match at the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup on Jan. 14 in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, advancing to the knockout stage for the first time.
(2026-01-17). UPSC makes face authentication at exam centers mandatory. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has made face authentication at exam centers compulsory for all candidates.
(2026-01-17). Breaking the Rentier Cycle: Tinubu's Tax Gamble and Nigeria's Economic Future. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, oil has defined Nigeria's political landscape, where abundant reserves have made the country Africa's biggest oil producer , the world's 6th largest exporter, including holding the 10th largest proven oil reserve in the world. With proven oil reserves of about 37 billion barrels, successive governments have relied on petroleum rents to fund the …
(2026-01-17). China urges restraint over Iran to prevent further turmoil in Middle East. ecns.cn A file photo of Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.China called on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid pushing the Middle East into deeper instability and conflict, following an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Thursday over the situation in Iran.
(2026-01-17). Madison, WI: Diverse Crowd Protests UW 'Pausing' of Gender Affirming Healthcare for Trans Youth. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-01-17). Thank you, David Webb, you made Hong Kong a better place. scmp.com Like many long-time reporters in Hong Kong, I had occasional dealings with David Webb, the market transparency and shareholder rights crusader who died this week of prostate cancer at the relatively young age of 60. Almost all of my encounters with him over the years were annoying and slightly unpleasant. But they made me respect him all the more. | He once chastised me for misstating a relatively obscure Nasa space mission in the 1960s and demanded a print correction. I thought, who cares? But I…
(2026-01-17). Myanmar military-backed party leads after second round of election voting. aljazeera.com Critics, including human rights and opposition groups, say election is neither free nor fair.
(2026-01-17). Can the US afford Trump's $1.5 trillion 'dream military'? aljazeera.com Donald Trump plans to boost US military spending to $1.5 trillion in 2027. His plan to pay for it does not add up.
(2026-01-17). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-17). Museveni: The Economist-in-Chief and Uganda's Long Growth Bet. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seeks a seventh term in office, his case to Ugandans is increasingly framed not in ideology or liberation history, but in economics. Growth figures, infrastructure investment, financial stability, and a long-term vision for structural transformation now sit at the centre of his re-election argument. "At …
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). From Minneapolis to Madison, January 20, 2026: Stop ICE Terror and Endless U.S. Wars! Money for People's Needs! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-17). 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.
(2026-01-17). UN: Jan. 16] US Board of Peace Members, UN Top Job Opening Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-01-17). Municipal Elections, Union Budget and Future of Pune Real Estate. ummid.com The city you live in five years from now will depend on what happens when you vote, and what the budget gives us next month. Both count.
(2026-01-17). Macklin Good's killing sparks protests at over 1,000 places in United States. ummid.com The brutal daylight killing of Renee Nicole Macklin Good in Minneapolis has sparked protests at more than 1,000 places in United States (USA).
(2026-01-17). Artificial Intelligence an Asset, not a Substitute to Media. ummid.com Highlighting the possibilities and concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominating all walks of life in the world, senior analyst and columnist Asad Mirza said that AI is a tool for journalism, not a substitute.
(2026-01-17). Modi, Mamata Battle in Bengal is Not Political Alone. ummid.com What is happening in West Bengal during the last few days is more than RSS and BJP, the Saffron Ecosystem, simply trying to set a political narrative.
(2026-01-17). Saturday 1/17: Solidarity Gathering for the People of Iran. indybay.org Town Clock, Pacific Ave and Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-17). Live: Dhule Corporation Election Result 2026. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission officials are set to hold counting of votes in Dhule for the Municipal Corporation (Dhule Mahanagar Palika) Election today i.e. Friday January 16, 2026.
(2026-01-17). China trade surplus hits historic record. wsws.org The record surplus, up from $993 billion in 2024, was achieved despite a 20 percent fall in exports to the US, which was more than compensated for by the increase in exports to the rest of the world.
(2026-01-17). Russia to stop US strike on Iran? Putin's secret calls with Netanyahu & Pezeshkian raise big doubts. hindustantimes.com As fears of an Iran—Israel conflict intensify and Washington hesitates, Vladimir Putin has stepped in with a surprise diplomatic push. The Russian president has spoken to both Benjamin Netanyahu and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering mediation to de-escalate tensions and position Moscow as a key power broker in the Middle East. With Israel rattled by Iranian threats and the U.S. weighing its next move, Russia's intervention is reshaping the regional equation.
(2026-01-17). Minneapolis mayor says reported DOJ probe 'intimidation' amid ICE raids. aljazeera.com Reports of Trump administration investigating top Democrats in Minnesota as violent ICE crackdown continues.
(2026-01-17). Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). 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
(2026-01-17). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Operational update: Assisting communities in winter in the Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Haiti's presidential council expands defamation laws as end of political immunity looms. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-17). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). The War On Free Speech In Australia Is Getting Cartoonishly Absurd. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-01-17). South Sudan: ICRC-supported hospitals deliver critical care as conflict-related casualties reach highest level in eight years. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Minneapolis is Healing the Wounds of Hatred by Leading with Love. juancole.com
(2026-01-17). Iran: Growing Evidence of Countrywide Massacres. juancole.com
(2026-01-17). AFCON, Colonialism and Lumumba. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-17). The Saudi-UAE Bust-Up over Yemen reflects Rift over Vision for Region. juancole.com
(2026-01-17). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Water crosses the border for 22,000 people in western Uganda. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Azerbaijan sentences exiled journalists to lengthy prison terms in absentia. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-17). United States withdrawal from international organisations endangers women's rights. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Russia-Ukraine Armed Conflict: What happens in winter when the power goes out. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Expert workshop on the missing under Islamic law. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Humanitarian Outlook 2026: A world succumbing to war. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-17). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). Earthquake in Israel, US feels aftershock? Netanyahu's 'nuclear' reply as Trump 'cancels' Iran war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-01-17). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-17). CPJ joins 2 urgent calls for legal transparency following FBI search of WaPo journalist's home. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-17). Holguín y el duelo antiimperialista. radiohc.cu 
Un mar de pueblo, compacto y silencioso, anegó este viernes el corazón de Holguín. Era el gesto solidario de una provincia, de una isla entera, despidiendo a sus hijos caídos. Treinta y dos combatientes, siete de ellos de esta tierra oriental, arrancados de la vida por la despiadada maquinaria de guerra del imperio. | El crimen ocurrió en suelo venezolano, en la hermana República Bolivariana, víctima permanente del acoso y la agresión de Washington. El merecido tributo tuvo lugar en un emblemático museo holguinero. | El escenario es simbólico: frente al Museo Provincial La Periquera, testigo momentos trascendenta…
(2026-01-17). Los mejores memes de la humillación de Machado ante Trump. cubadebate.cu Si la palabra humillación se hiciera imagen, sería la foto de María Corina Machado regalando su medalla del Premio Nobel de la Paz a Donald Trump. La líder de la oposición venezolana fue recibida por el mandatario en la Casa Blanca y, como había anunciado, esta le regaló la insignia.
(2026-01-17). Barcelona Enjoys a Good Run, Real Madrid Expects Boos at the Bernabéu. radiohc.cu Havana, January 16 (RHC) — Barcelona overcame Racing Santander's resistance and advanced in the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid prepares to receive boos at their home of the Santiago Bernabéu. | Although today's news should focus on Baràßa's strong performance, which secured a 2-0 victory over Santander with goals from Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal, Real Madrid's troubles are drawing considerable attention. | After the so-called "Albacetazo," the unexpected 3-2 defeat against a second-division team like Albacete, the players' credibility has been shattered amid months of criticism regarding their lack…
(2026-01-17). Friday 1/30: The Settlers: Documentary Screening + Q&A. indybay.org Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier Street, El Cerrito…
(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). Gaza and antisemitism: What a Royal Commission can't fix. independentaustralia.net 
(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). The global meaning of the US attack on Venezuela. links.org.au 
William I Robinson — Beyond the seizure of Venezuela's oil and mineral resources, the January 3 invasion is inscribed within the epochal crisis of global capitalism.
(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). 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). Cuba Honors 32 Martyrs in the US Military Attack on Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Cuba paid tribute to the 32 combatants who gave their lives carrying out institutional duties during the US armed invasion of Venezuela on January 3, which ended with the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. | Thousands of Cubans gathered in the streets of the capital, Havana in the early hours of Thursday, January 15, to honor the martyrs. The public tribute will continue through Friday, January 16, Cuban authorities reported. The plane carrying the heroes' remains from Caracas to the Cuban capital arrived early morning on Thursday. | üá®ü&aacut…
(2026-01-16). The peacemakers: Meet Venezuelans who are fighting to free political detainees. globalvoices.org 
Relatives, especially women, are leading non-violent efforts for the release of political prisoners in VenezuelaGlobal VoicesMembers of the Comité de Madres en Defensa de la Verdad, which was founded during the 2024 post-electoral repression. While the world is engaged in heated debates — both
(2026-01-16). Este viernes toda Cuba rinde tributo a los combatientes caídos en artero ataque de EEUU a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este viernes 16 de enero, toda Cuba rinde tributo a los 32 combatientes caídos en defensa de la soberanía de la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela.
(2026-01-16). Honor y Gloria: Cuba despide a sus combatientes caídos en Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Presidida por el Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, tuvo lugar la ceremonia de inhumación de los cuatro combatientes que residian en La Habana, caídos en la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela, tras un artero ataque militar.
(2026-01-16). Gomselmash eyes new assembly facilities in China, CIS. eng.belta.by Gomselmash Director General Vitaly Sheleg shared with journalists the prospects for creating new assembly plants to produce agro-industrial machinery.
(2026-01-16). House GOP Bill Would Roll Back Key Protections in US Chemical Safety Law. truthout.org In a widely anticipated move, House Republicans released a draft bill that would roll back several provisions in the nation's premier chemical safety law with the stated goal of bolstering manufacturing and innovation. The bill would amend the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), a federal law under which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates chemicals to make sure human and… |
(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). Access and attitudes within the NHS my spinal story. thecanary.co 
Recently, I was watching the news for my area, and one segment was dedicated to a story from two women who had spinal-cord injuries who both had encountered difficulties getting scans and other tests within the NHS. Their confidence in the NHS had been severely rocked because of the problems they had encountered. I can […] | By
(2026-01-16). ICE Shooting After Takeover of Minneapolis Renews Debate on Qualified Immunity. capitalbnews.org 
Minneapolis entered January with unusually mild weather and a sense of calm, but that was shattered two days later when a federal immigration officer shot and killed Renee Nicole Good. Less than 24 hours later, a man and woman in Portland, Oregon, were shot and wounded by Customs and Border Protection agents. As immigration crackdowns …
(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). US Appeals Court Says Judge Had No Jurisdiction in Release of Pro-Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil. scheerpost.com Mahmoud Khalil (2025). Office of Representative Jim McGovern, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By A US feder…
(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). Kazakhstan, Africa, CIS: Gomselmash expands export geography. eng.belta.by Gomselmash Director General Vitaly Sheleg spoke to journalists about the company's export priorities for the near future.
(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). 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). Taiwan Seeks Strategic AI Role in U.S. Trade Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan aims to position itself as a strategic artificial intelligence partner of the United States following a trade agreement that cuts tariffs and commits billions of dollars in new Taiwanese investment in the U.S. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said the deal reflects a shared vision of deepening high-tech cooperation, particularly in semiconductors and AI. The …
(2026-01-16). "All That's Left of You" : Oscar-Shortlisted Film Traces Palestinian Family's Love & Loss Since 1948. democracynow.org 
All That's Left of You is a new feature film that looks at 70 years of Palestinian history through the lens of one family's experience over three generations. Democracy Now! speaks with Palestinian American director and actress Cherien Dabis, who says the film is about "looking for meaning in grief and choosing humanity even in the most difficult of circumstances, which Palestinians have done and do every single day."…
(2026-01-16). Setareh Ghandehari on ICE Violence, Jon Schleuss on Pittsburgh Paper Shutdown. fair.org 
(2026-01-16). Museveni Leads Uganda Election Amid Allegations of Repression. moderndiplomacy.eu Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, who has ruled the country since 1986, appears to be on track for a decisive victory in early results from Thursday's election. The electoral commission reported that Museveni held 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations, while his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine …
(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). The Mirror just did the DWP's job for them in turning the public against benefit claimants. thecanary.co 
Churnalists at Reach PLC are sucking up to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) again. And they're demonising benefit claimants in the process. The Mirror ran a story claiming that there are: New calls for DWP benefits payment card to replace cash. The Mirror and the DWP: where are these calls coming from? From […] | By
(2026-01-16). Congress Heads to Copenhagen to Rein in Trump. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, citing the island's strategic location in the Arctic and its rich mineral resources. Though Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, Trump has not ruled out the use of force to secure it, prompting international concern. The idea first emerged in 2019, but it has …
(2026-01-16). Mahmood slams Maccabi ban on same day their thugs assault Palestinians. thecanary.co 
On 14 January, home secretary Shabana Mahmood denounced, once again, the excellent decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a match in Birmingham in October 2025. On the same day, those same supporters of the 'Israeli' football club revealed themselves as the thugs they are. It wouldn't be the first time. Outright thuggery […] | By
(2026-01-16). UCU college strikes end with victories for several institutions across England. thecanary.co 
Three days of University and College Union (UCU)-led strikes at colleges across the country came to a climactic finish today, 16 January. The union staged walkouts on Wednesday 14 January, and on through Thursday and Friday. In total, staff at 17 colleges across England took part. The workers were taking a stand against further-education (FE) […] | By
(2026-01-16). The richest 1% just used an entire year's worth of carbon in around one week of 2026. thecanary.co 
The global richest 1% have already emitted their share of carbon for the entire 2026 year and it's only the beginning of January, according to a report from Oxfam. Meanwhile, the richest 0.1% used all their yearly carbon budget on the 3rd of January. 'Pollutocrat day' The consumption and investment of the super rich has […] | By
(2026-01-16). Muppet South East water boss set for £400k bonus despite HUGE failings. thecanary.co 
The boss of South East Water (SEW) is set to take home a £400k bonus, despite massive failings spanning several years. Hinton has been running — or failing to run — the water company since 2020. Earlier this week, the same muppet peddled bullshit about the shitshow of a company needing to increase bills, despite […] | By
(2026-01-16). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-16). Putin speaks to Israel, Iran leaders to help 'de-escalate': Kremlin. newarab.com 
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held calls with the leaders of Israel and Iran, the Kremlin said, offering mediation amid protests in Iran that have raised fears of Independent monitors say Iranian security forces have
(2026-01-16). 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.
(2026-01-16). Personal loans explained: A practical guide to responsible borrowing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). What patients should know about podiatry services in hospital. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). 'Red Ribbons': a global digital campaign to highlight Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners. thecanary.co 
The global digital campaign 'Red Ribbons' has been launched as a solidarity initiative aimed at highlighting the grave violations Israel inflicts on Palestinian prisoners in occupation prisons, in an attempt to bring their cause back to the forefront of international attention after years of marginalisation and deliberate neglect. Red Ribbons campaign The campaign uses the […] | By
(2026-01-16). Strategic Tensions and Talent Flows: China's Reverse Brain Drain and UIBE's Exit from Israel. moderndiplomacy.eu The year 2025 witnessed a significant acceleration in what is known as "reverse brain drain" from the United States and Israel to China. Chinese scientists and researchers are leaving the United States and Israel for reasons that intersect across numerous geopolitical and security aspects, though they differ in their specific contexts. This brain drain of …
(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). Belarus could see its first crypto bank within six months. eng.belta.by The first crypto bank may appear in Belarus in six months, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank of Belarus Aleksandr Yegorov said while commenting on the head of state's Decree No.19 "On crypto banks and some issues of regulation in digital tokens."
(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). Natalie Bennett moves to block protest crackdown with rare House of Lords intervention. thecanary.co 
Protect the Wild has welcomed an intervention in the House of Lords by Green Party peer Natalie Bennett. She has tabled a fatal motion seeking to stop the government amendment that would criminalise and restrict peaceful protest around animal testing facilities. The motion targets the government's recent amendment to the Public Order Act, approved in […] | By
(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). Iran warns of 'decisive response' to any military aggression at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has issued a stern warning that any military or political aggression against Tehran will be met with a full and decisive response, while condemning international sanctions as a violation of international law. | Speaking at the UN Security Council, Darzi criticised the United States for convening a meeting on Iran's internal situation, calling it shameful and an example of political hypocrisy. | Darzi accused Western human rights organisations of advancing an Israeli agenda and claimed that years of sanctions have…
(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). ICE Arresting U.S. Citizens, Using Banned Chokeholds: Explosive ProPublica Report. democracynow.org 
A new investigation by ProPublica finds over 40 cases of immigration agents using potentially fatal chokeholds and other moves that can cut off breathing. "These arrests are playing out around the country, and often in full view of cameras and witnesses," says ProPublica reporter Nicole Foy. She also reports that at least 170 U.S. citizens have been arrested by immigration agents.
(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). 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). FBI Raids Home of Washington Post Reporter as Attacks on Press Freedom Intensify Under Trump. scheerpost.com By Democracy Now! The FBI raided the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson this week and seized her electronic devices, part of a leak probe into a government contractor accused of mishandling classified government materials. Natanson has reported extensively on the Trump administration's changes to the federal bureaucracy, including mass layoffs of government workers. This comes amid a …
(2026-01-16). Turmoil in Uganda: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Taken Amid Election Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic escalation of Uganda's fraught political landscape, Bobi Wine, the country's opposition leader, has allegedly been taken by the army. His party claims an army helicopter landed at his residence and forcibly removed him amid a tense electoral atmosphere.
(2026-01-16). IMF Approves Financial Aid for Ethiopia Amid Economic Reforms. devdiscourse.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the completion of its latest review of Ethiopia's financial program, paving the way for the disbursement of approximately $261 million to the East African nation. This review is part of Ethiopia's broader $3.4 billion economic reform package established in 2024.
(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.
(2026-01-16). Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February. sanews.gov.za Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February | The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department's Second Chance Programme. | Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite selected subjects and improve their results during the May/June 2026 examination sitting. | "Not achieving the desired outcome in the NSC examinations does not define a learner's future. The Second Chance Programme is a clear demonstr…
(2026-01-16). CARTOONS: Adelaide decision not a best seller. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-16). Russia Uses Electronic Warfare in Ukraine: Russia One-upped Starlink for its Own Use. globalresearch.ca When SpaceX deployed Starlink, a supposedly "purely civilian technology", in NATO-occupied Ukraine, it fully exposed America's ability to (ab)use its commercial sector for military purposes. | Although Elon Musk's claim that this "saved" the Neo-Nazi junta from total defeat might be …
(2026-01-16). Bilawal wants provinces to collect sales tax. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday outlined the Sindh government's performance since 2008, highlighting progress in healthcare, education, poverty alleviation, infrastructure, industry, agriculture and revenue generation, while proposing devolution of sales tax collection to the provinces to address the country's fiscal challenges. | Giving a detailed presentation on provincial governance at the Presidency, Bilawal said Sindh was often portrayed as a "glass half empty" province, but maintained that the PPP-led government had steadily strengthened institutions and expanded…
(2026-01-16). Bushra Bibi's daughter moves LHC seeking permission to meet mother. tribune.com.pk 
The daughter of Bushra Bibi approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday seeking permission to meet her mother, who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail. | Mubashra Khawar Maneka filed the petition through Lahore High Court Bar Association President Asif Naswana. The Punjab government, the Superintendent of Adiala Jail, and other relevant authorities have been made respondents in the case. | Bushra is currently serving a seven-year sentence in the £190 million corruption case. She was recently handed a 17-year prison term in the Toshakhana-II case, which concerned the purchase of an expensive jew…
(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). North East towns rot whilst suicide rates skyrocket. thecanary.co 
Content warning: this article contains discussions around suicide which some readers may find distressing I remember moving away from Middlesbrough when I was 17. My life was up and down, I struggled with poor mental health and dropped out of college. Yet, looking back, I was one of the lucky ones who got out of […] | By
(2026-01-16). Belarus, Qatar aim to develop investment cooperation, tourism. eng.belta.by Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International | Affairs and National Security of the Council of the Republic, noted that | today marks a very symbolic date in the history of bilateral relations…
(2026-01-16). ECP suspends 159 members of parliament, provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset details. tribune.com.pk 
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended 159 members of parliament and provincial assemblies for their failure to submit statements of their assets and liabilities. | The suspension affects 32 National Assembly members, 50 members of the Punjab Assembly, 33 of the Sindh Assembly, 28 of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, and seven Balochistan Assembly members. Nine senators were also suspended, and the suspended members will not be able to participate in any parliamentary or provincial assembly proceedings until their memberships are restored. | Prominent political leaders who have been suspended i…
(2026-01-16). White House press secretary attacks Northern Irish journalist. thecanary.co 
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, angrily attacked a Northern Irish journalist. She accused him of being a "left-wing activist" earlier this week — after calling out the actions of ICE agents. Leavitt went for Niall Stanage, who is an associate editor of The Hill. She lashed out after he questioned the motives of […] | By
(2026-01-16). Pakistan's Reportedly Planned Arms Deal with Sudan. Presages Problems for the UAE in Africa. globalresearch.ca Reuters recently reported that "
(2026-01-16). Businessmen warn NEPRA losing autonomy. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) acting President Muhammad Raza has expressed strong opposition to proposed amendments to the Nepra Act, 1997 and the Electricity Act, 1910, which indicate that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority may be placed under the administrative control of the Power Division. | Raza stated that the proposed amendments effectively strike at the very foundation of regulatory independence, which is a universally accepted principle for ensuring transparency, predictability and credibility in utility regulation. He cautioned that placing Nepra under the direct influen…
(2026-01-16). Marc Chagall's The Walk coming to Minsk in April. eng.belta.by "In April, the Russian Museum Days will be held at the National Art | Museum, during which they will bring Marc Chagall's The Walk to us," | said Irina Matyas.
(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). India-Russia Relations and the Changing Global Equations. infobrics.org India's relations with Russia have been built on a strong foundation of strategic partnership, defense cooperation, and political trust for decades…
(2026-01-16). Investigative committees of Belarus, Russia to strengthen cooperation. eng.belta.by The heads of the Investigative Committees of Belarus and Russia discussed ways to improve the effectiveness of criminal investigations and strengthen security within the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2026-01-16). DOJ Wants Judge To Pause California Laws Barring ICE Agents From Wearing Masks. newsone.com 
(2026-01-16). EU Aviation Regulator Urges Airlines to Avoid Iran's Turbulent Airspace. devdiscourse.com The European Union's aviation regulator recommended on Friday that airlines in the bloc avoid using Iranian airspace, citing escalating tensions due to Tehran's violent response to protests and potential U.S. intervention.
(2026-01-16). AI Error Highlights Lowered ICE Recruitment Standards, And That's Not The Half Of It. newsone.com 
(2026-01-16). Every tenth car? How many electric vehicles will be in Belarus by 2030. eng.belta.by To date, 49,557 cars with green license plates are registered in the country, the enterprise said.
(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). 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). 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). Saudi Arabia's King Salman undergoes medical tests: royal court. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia's 90-year-old monarch King Salman is undergoing medical tests at a hospital in capital Riyadh, the kingdom's Royal Court said on Friday. | "The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques – may God protect him – is undergoing medical examinations today… at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh," the court said in a statement shared on state media. | Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest crude oil exporter, has for years sought to quell speculation over King Salman's health. | He has been on the throne since 2015, though his son Mohammed bin Salman was named crown prince in 2017 and acts as de facto ruler.
(2026-01-16). El Coronel Pedro y la estirpe valiente de los cubanos. cubadebate.cu El Coronel Pedro Yadín Domínguez àÅlvarez llegó este jueves a la sede del Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias 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.