(2026-01-23). Rafah crossing to open 'next week' as Israel shells Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-23). Olga Cherevko showed the world happening in Gaza. Israel let her return. haaretz.com Olga Cherevko grew up on military bases in Siberia, belonged to a Christian cult in the U.S. and was sent by the UN to some of the toughest places in the world. None of that prepared her for what she saw in Gaza…
(2026-01-23). Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
(2026-01-23). Frozen billions to rebuild Gaza? Putin reveals talks to tap Russian assets held in US vaults | Watch. hindustantimes.com Putin said Russia will discuss using Russian sovereign assets frozen in the United States to help fund the reconstruction of Gaza, linking the idea to President Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative. Russian President signaled Moscow is ready to allocate $1 billion from those blocked funds, but noted the proposal would require US authorities to unfreeze the assets and that the legal mechanism still needs to be worked out, according to Russian officials and reports.
(2026-01-23). Why Trump's 'Board of Peace' Is Struggling to Win Over US Allies. thinktank.pk In a high-profile move at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Donald Trump launched the controversial Board of Peace — an ambitious international initiative aimed initially at overseeing a ceasefire and post-war transition in Gaza and potentially expanding into broader global conflict resolution efforts. However, several of America's closest allies, particularly …
(2026-01-23). Gaza war docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Academy Award. aljazeera.com The film draws on real audio from the 5-year-old's call with emergency services as her family came under Israeli fire.
(2026-01-22). Trump's new 'Board of Peace' takes shape at Davos. ecns.cn He announced its establishment on Jan 15, one day after US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, claimed the second phase of the Gaza peace deal had been launched.But, noting US presidential memorandum on Jan 7 saw the nation exit 66 international organizations, many observers wonder whether the "Board of Peace" is aimed at replacing the existing United Nations system.
(2026-01-23). Despite grandiose plans, his Gaza Board of Peace deflated to its natural proportions. haaretz.com The U.S. president's coalition is largely made up of authoritarian countries — members who declared that their only goal is to find a solution to the crisis in Gaza and promote the two-state solution. Kushner made it clear to Israel and Hamas: The era of the status quo is over…
(2026-01-23). PM joins Trump at Davos for launch of 'Board of Peace'. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump kicked off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on Thursday, with a signing ceremony for a body with a $1 billion membership fee and a host of invitees. | A group of leaders and senior officials from 19 countries — including Trump allies from Argentina and Hungary — gathered on stage with Trump to put their names to the founding charter of the body. | Pakistan signed the charter of the board as part of its ongoing efforts to support the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the document along with other world leaders including those fro…
(2026-01-23). Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president. aljazeera.com Legal groups says Australia obliged to investigate Israel's President Herzog for his role in genocidal war on Gaza.
(2026-01-23). Ahsan Iqbal defends Pakistan's decision to join Trump's Board of Peace. tribune.com.pk 
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Friday responded to remarks made by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, defending Pakistan's decision to join the Board of Peace and emphasising that the country's participation strengthens efforts to support peace in Gaza and the broader Muslim world. | Pakistan accepted Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace, a new international mechanism aimed at supporting the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, a day ago. The Foreign Office did not provide details about the composition of the Board of Peace or its operational modalities, but officials indicated that the forum was…
(2026-01-23). Kerfuffle in NA as opposition slams govt over Gaza board. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's decision to join the US President Donald Trump-led Board of Peace on Gaza sparked a heated debate in the National Assembly on Thursday, with opposition parties accusing the government of bypassing parliament and questioning the credibility of a forum that includes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Lawmakers demanded disclosure of the board's terms and greater parliamentary oversight on foreign policy decisions, while the government defended the move as being in line with United Nations resolutions and Pakistan's long-standing support for Palestinian rights. | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JU…
(2026-01-23). Trump launches 'Board of Peace' for Gaza ceasefire, eyes wider global role. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, initially aimed at solidifying the fragile Gaza ceasefire, but which he envisions taking on a broader role, raising concerns among other global powers. Trump said the board would coordinate with the United Nations. | Trump, who will chair the board, invited dozens of world leaders to join, stating that he wants it to address challenges beyond Gaza, stirring misgivings that it could undermine the UN's role as the primary platform for global diplomacy and conflict resolution. | Regional powers, including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, al…
(2026-01-23). On Cam: Trump hails board of peace as 'historic' step to end Gaza war: 'Every country wants in…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump on camera praised the creation of "Board of Peace," calling it a historic step toward ending the Gaza war. Claiming growing international momentum behind the initiative, Trump said multiple countries are eager to participate, projecting the body as a potential diplomatic framework to de-escalate the conflict and reshape future peace efforts in West Asia.
(2026-01-23). Officials deny Pakistani troops will be deployed to Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Officials on Thursday moved to counter what they described as a "misleading narrative" surrounding Islamabad's decision to associate with the Board of Peace, stressing that the move does not involve, nor could it lead to, the deployment of Pakistani troops to Gaza under any arrangement aimed at disarming Hamas. | Pakistan formally joined the Board of Peace, alongside around 20 other countries, at a signing ceremony held in Davos on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in the presence of US President Donald Trump. | But the move drew criticism and objections from opposition parties, which warned of potenti…
(2026-01-23). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-23). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Analyst breaks down map of Trump's Gaza plan. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-23). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Larger Than Life Trump Portrait Overseas Epstein Birthday Card. indybay.org Located on the National Mall near the Capitol, the Trump birthday card for Jeffrey Epstein, is overseen by a massive two-story scowling Trump portrait in the background on the side of the US Department of Labor building.
(2026-01-23). Watch: Trump brags about capturing Maduro, defeating ISIS and NATO agreeing to 5% defence spending. hindustantimes.com At Davos on Day 2, Donald Trump leaned into a high‚Äëoctane victory lap on foreign policy, claiming credit for "capturing" Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, defeating ISIS, and pressuring NATO allies to agree to a 5% defence‚Äëspending benchmark. The remarks were framed as proof of Trump's "strength-first" approach—using coercive leverage, hard deadlines, and public pressure to force outcomes on adversaries and allies alike—while also signalling that his second-term agenda will keep prioritising security, burden-sharing, and rapid, headline-driven deals.
(2026-01-23). Venezuela's weapons: solidarity, communes, militias. workers.org 
U.S. imperialism and Bolivarian Venezuela have been engaging in what has been called asymmetric warfare. For five months since August 2025, the enormous destructive power of a U.S. Navy warfleet bombed and destroyed more than 25 small boats and killed over 100 people, most civilians. In a world ruled by . . . |
(2026-01-23). Roaming Charges: Are We Not Men? No, We Are DAVOS. counterpunch.org 
Trump left for the elite meet-and-greet at Davos in one of his manic phases. He'd just spent the previous two days trash-talking, bragging about his Venezuelan coup, boasting over pocketing the revenue from Venezuelan oil in offshore accounts, lobbing invasion threats against allies, brandishing new tariffs as if they were hypersonic weapons, badmouthing his rivals, trolling his political enemies, and serial-posting of memes depicting himself as the latest conquistador of the New World. The Re-Conquistador.
(2026-01-23). Venezuela, the Revival of Regime Change and the Decline of Empire. juancole.com (
(2026-01-23). Civiles en Venezuela también sintieron impacto de agresión. radiohc.cu El gobierno venezolano, encabezado por la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez, atiende las víctimas civiles del ataque en gran escala de Estados Unidos del pasado tres de enero. | La embestida, que culminó con el secuestro del presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Cilia Flores, fue descrita por la administración de Donald Trump como perfecta, enfilada solo contra objetivos militares. | Los reportes oficiales niegan esa versión, al reseñar ataques a zonas civiles, donde viven más de 20 mil personas. | La refriega fue desatada por los helicópteros estadounidenses contra asentamientos en Caracas, la capital, y en l…
(2026-01-23). Un médico y profesor en Guinea Bissau. radiohc.cu Una brigada médica cubana labora en Guinea Bissau desde 1986 y tiene la misión, no sólo de prestar asistencia médica, sino también de formar a profesionales del sector en la facultad de medicina Raúl Díaz Argàºelles. | Dentro de su claustro docente está el doctor Alexeis Calderín Vázquez, Especialista de Primer Grado en Medicina General Integral (MGI) y Profesor Asistente. Procede del poblado de Manacas, municipio Santo Domingo, provincia Villa Clara. | øHas tenido otras misiones fuera de Cuba con anterioridad? | ´Venezuela del 2010 al 2014. Me desempeñé inicialmente como médico de familia en c…
(2026-01-23). Siempre viva la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba despierta solidaridad en el mundo, como ha quedado evidenciado una vez más, ante el discurso agresivo e injerencista del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, contra la nación caribeña. | Tras la violación de la soberanía de Venezuela y el secuestro de su presidente constitucional Nicolás Maduro, el inquilino de la Casa Blanca arremetió una vez más contra Cuba, con amenazas, incluída una posible agresión. | Gobiernos de distintos paises, como China, respaldaron a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y seguridad nacionales. | Asimismo, ciudadanos de diversas naciones y organizaciones políticas y sociales rep…
(2026-01-23). Falleció el periodista y analista internacional Walter Martínez. cubadebate.cu El ministro del Poder Popular para la Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Miguel Pérez Pirela, informó el fallecimiento del periodista Walter Martínez, figura emblemática del análisis geopolítico en la televisión venezolana. Martínez consolidó un estilo único, basado en el rigor académico y una gran capacidad para descifrar la política internacional.
(2026-01-23). Destacado periodista Walter Martínez falleció en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Comunicación e Información de Venezuela, Miguel àÅngel Pérez Pirela informó este jueves en Caracas del fallecimiento del destacado periodista Walter Martínez, conductor del programa televisivo Dossier. | En su cuenta de la red social Telegram, el escritor y filósofo señaló: Ha partido de nuestra querida, contaminada y única nave espacial Walter Martínez". | Pérez Pirela señaló que Walter consolidó un estilo único, fundamentado en el rigor académico y una capacidad excepcional para descifrar la geopolítica global. | Significó que, a través de su labor, acercó realidades distantes a los hogares…
(2026-01-23). From Instinct to Theory: A Left in Search of Itself. counterpunch.org 
Having spent roughly half my life in a socialist system (with Yugoslav characteristics), I am nonetheless struck by how few consistent leftists remain today in my region. Honestly, I even struggle to define myself — beyond the broad label of a leftist. The events that unfolded in my (now defunct) homeland were of such magnitude that there was barely any space left for ideological debate. Burdened by war, hatred, fear, and plunder, we slipped almost unnoticed into the phase euphemistically called "transition." According to our Western mentors (who were quick to brand us barbarians for a war they themselves h…
(2026-01-23). Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts. aljazeera.com In Ethiopia, once largest recipient of USAID funds in sub-Saharan Africa, many left with 'little humanitarian support'.
(2026-01-23). Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia? aljazeera.com Critics say it's enabling violence in Sudan. And while backing Somalia's unity, it is doing business with Somaliland.
(2026-01-23). Zelensky exposes West's hypocrisy: Russia's Geran-5 fitted with…Ukraine's allies fuel Putin's war. hindustantimes.com Ukraine has issued a shocking accusation, claiming that Russia is using Western-made technology inside some of its newest weapons. In January, Ukrainian forces shot down a new Russian missile‚Äëlike drone, known as the Geran‚Äë5, near the city of Dnipro, and military experts say they found U.S. and European microchips embedded in its systems, according to the Kyiv Independent. The Geran‚Äë5 is described as a fast, long‚Äërange attack drone capable of flying at roughly 500 to 600 kilometers per hour, making it significantly harder to intercept than ea…
(2026-01-23). China to 'quietly track' Greenland developments amid Arctic ambitions for now: analysts. scmp.com China will closely monitor developments in Greenland as it seeks to become an important player in Arctic affairs. Still, Beijing is unlikely to respond with any major action in the near future to counter US President Donald Trump's bid to annex the island, analysts said. | "The Arctic is certainly a central matter for policy for China, and they know it's going to be important in the future, especially with climate change," said Eurasia Group's China practice head, David Meale.
(2026-01-23). Macron's $770 glasses in Davos trigger sales for Henry Jullien. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Sales of luxury sunglasses have surged in recent hours after French President Emmanuel Macron's appearance wearing sunglasses at the World Economic Forum in Davos.Macron has become the center of a huge advertisement for the French brand Henry Jullien's glasses after he apperaed weaing a luxury glasses at the Davos meeting with world leaders.The media reported that the manufacturer's online store temporarily crashed due to overwhelming demand.This sudden surge in demand followed Trump's mockery of Macron's outfit during his participation in Davos, prompting numerous international newspapers to…
(2026-01-23). China urges Philippines to prevent officials 'stirring trouble'. ecns.cn China urged the Philippines on Thursday to refrain from indulging relevant officials to stir up trouble to avoid interrupting normal diplomatic exchanges between the two countries or causing greater damage to bilateral ties.
(2026-01-23). US 'armada' heading towards Iran as tensions remain high. scmp.com US President Donald ‚ÄåTrump said on Thursday that the United States has an "armada" heading towards Iran but hoped he would not have to use it, as ‚he renewed warnings to Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme. | US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided-missile destroyers would arrive in the Middle East in the coming days.
(2026-01-23). China's births plunge, Trump's Greenland pledge in Davos: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Baby bust: China births plunge 17% in 2025 to historic low as population shrinks…
(2026-01-23). Meet AIMIM's Sahar Shaikh who demolished Jitendra Awhad's Mumbra Fortress. ummid.com Sahar Shaikh, the youngest Corporator of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has set media landscape on fire ever since the results of Mumbra-Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 were announced.
(2026-01-23). PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP): HAMM WILL ATTEND FUNERAL OF CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER CLAUDETTE COLVIN. wibailoutpeople.org 
PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS (POP) PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM JANUARY 22, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE HAMM WILL ATTEND FUNERAL OF CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER CLAUDETTE COLVIN Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People's Organization For Progress (POP) will attend funeral services for civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin this weekend. Ms …
(2026-01-23). New York Women's Prison Forces People to Go Without Showers or Recreation. theintercept.com 
Screams echoed through the halls of Bedford Hills Correctional Facility as women begged for their solitude to end. The sound of desperate hands banging on cell doors rang out like a solemn chorus. Exhausted, an incarcerated woman named Cici Herrera reached for a book. "That's the only way I can keep myself from thinking too much," she said. "I'm going crazy." | At Bedford Hills, a maximum-security women's prison in Westchester County, New York, a new superintendent and a recent policy change have sharply restricted the limited freedom incarcerated people in the general population once enjoyed. They could no lo…
(2026-01-23). Redrawing Muslim Politics: AIMIM's Rise and SP's Fall in Maharashtra. ummid.com Beneath the BJP victory in Maharashtra civic polls lies a more consequential story: The decline of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the steady rise of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM as the principal Muslim political force in Maharashtra's urban politics.
(2026-01-23). Pathfinder Group champions women empowerment at WEF. tribune.com.pk 
The Pathfinder Group hosted a focused high-level session titled "Women Empowerment, Financial Inclusion & Family Healthcare" at the Pakistan Pavilion during the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, said a press release on Thursday. | The session was hosted by Dr Huma Baqai, Senior Vice Chairperson of the Karachi Council on Foreign Relations (KCFR) and Rector of the Millennium Institute of Technology Entrepreneurship (MiTE). Hend Alhinnawi, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Humanitarian Tracker, was the chief guest. | The event brought together policymakers, development practition…
(2026-01-23). Tuesday 1/27: People Power Action: Join Our First National Activist Call of 2026 w/ ACLU. indybay.org ZOOM RSVP: act.aclu.org/a/januaryactioncall…
(2026-01-23). Wednesday 1/28: WTO/99 Feature Documentary @ Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2026-01-23). Private Social Security data of 70 million people ripped off by DOGE. indybay.org Save Social Security Now!
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: ICE Out for Good Mendocino Coast – MN Solidarity Day of Action. indybay.org 343 N Main St (sidewalk in front of Guest House Museum), Fort Bragg…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Overpass Visibility Dance Party I-80 Berkeley. indybay.org I-80 Pedestrian/Bike Overpass Berkeley @ University Ave | 598 University Ave | Berkeley, CA 94720…
(2026-01-23). Sunday 1/25: Stop the War on Kurdistan Protest. indybay.org San Francisco Civic Center…
(2026-01-23). Trump's MAGA militia strategy and the erosion of restraint. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). Potential of Beijing-Helsinki relations hailed ahead of Finnish PM's visit. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Finland to deepen cooperation in areas including the green transition, information technology and the digital economy, a Ministry of Commerce spokesperson said on Thursday, following confirmation of Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's upcoming visit to China.
(2026-01-23). Contact Target, Hilton Hotels, Home Depot, and Enterprise and Tell Them: Stop Collaborating With ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Target Email: www.target.com/help/contact-us/security-… Letter: Target Headquarters Attn: Brian Cornell (until Feb. 1, 2026; then CEO is Michael Fiddelke) 900 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Sample Message: "Target Stores in Minnesota allow ICE to stage assaults and kidnappings in their parking lots and come into their stores. This is putting your customers in danger and is a …
(2026-01-23). Democratic senators visit ICE detention center as House approves more funding. wsws.org The publicity stunt in California cannot disguise the Democratic Party's collaboration in Trump's war on immigrants.
(2026-01-23). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-23). K-P adopts smart sensors to save water, boost crop yields. tribune.com.pk 
Farmers in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) are beginning to save significant amounts of water and improve agricultural productivity with the help of modern soil moisture sensor technology. | Experts believe that scaling up such technology across K-P could help make agriculture more resilient to climate change while easing pressure on Pakistan's dwindling water resources. Early findings, based on experiences from Punjab, indicate substantial benefits. | The technology, known as a soil water moisture sensor array, has been installed at the Tarnab Research Farm and in selected farming areas of the province. 50 sensors h…
(2026-01-23). Iraqi Gov't Agrees with US to Take Custody of 7,000 ISIL Fighters in Light of Syrian Instability. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iraq is seeking custody of the captured ISIL (ISIS, Daesh) fighters who had been imprisoned by the Syrian Kurdish YPG forces. Some of these prisoners escaped recently when the fundamentalist Salafi Arab government in Damascus made a Blitzkrieg into eastern Syria, pushing out the YPG and seizing oil fields, towns, a dam, and vast territory. The Shiite-dominated government in Iraq does not like the new Syrian government of hard line ("Salafi") Sunni fundamentalists one little bit. Baghdad is petrified that instability in Syria will spill over into Iraq. And ISIL fighters escaping…
(2026-01-23). Pakistan U19 Beat Zimbabwe by Eight Wickets to Seal Super Six Spot. thinktank.pk A commanding all-round performance, led by Sameer Minhas' unbeaten half-century and a three-wicket haul from pacer Ali Raza, helped Pakistan U19 defeat Zimbabwe U19 by eight wickets in their Group C match of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup at the Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, on Thursday. The emphatic victory also confirmed Pakistan's qualification …
(2026-01-23). 18th AD Quran calligraphed in India on display at Makkah Museum. ummid.com The Museum of The Holy Quran in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah is showcasing a rare 18th century Quran calligraphed in India exemplifying Muslim devotion to the Holy Quran.
(2026-01-23). Def Jam launches division in Chengdu to tap into China's hip-hop market. ecns.cn Universal Music Group launches Def Jam Recordings China on Tuesday in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, under its Universal Music Greater China division.On Tuesday, Universal Music Group launched a localized edition of Def Jam Recordings in Sichuan province under its Universal Music Greater China division.
(2026-01-23). Newsom, on the world stage at Davos, accuses Trump of trying to suppress dissent. scmp.com California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday said he was not surprised the Trump administration blocked his appearance at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland the day before, saying it was another example of the US president trying to stifle dissent. | "Is it surprising the Trump administration didn't like my commentary and wanted to make sure that I was not allowed to speak? No," said Newsom, who is weighing a 2028 presidential run. "It's consistent with this administration and their…
(2026-01-23). 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.
(2026-01-23). Gold jumps to $4,923 per ounce as local prices hit all-time high. tribune.com.pk 
Prices of gold and silver surged to record levels in both international and local markets on Friday. In the global bullion market, the price of gold rose sharply by $91 per ounce, reaching a new high of $4,923 per ounce. | In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs9,100 to a record Rs514,662, while the price per 10 grams rose by Rs7,802 to Rs441,239. | Silver also saw significant gains, with the price per tola climbing Rs372 to Rs10,275, and the price per 10 grams rising from Rs319 to Rs8,809. | Read: Gold per tola drops Rs800 as bullion prices slide | On Thursday, gold and silver price…
(2026-01-23). Shooting kills 3, injures 1 in Australia's New South Wales. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shooting attack took place in a town in New South Wales state in Australia on Thursday, killing three people, the police announced, adding that another person was injured.A statement was released by the Australian police that emergency services rushed to the location at Lake Cargelligo at 4: 40 p.m. following reports of a shooting. Three people — two women and a man — were killed at the scene of the crime, and one other man was taken to the hospital in serious but stable condition.The police are investigating whether this was carried out by an individual or more, who appeared to be at larg…
(2026-01-23). Call for end to arbitrary action against Madrasas. ummid.com Reacting to the landmark judgment delivered by Allahabad High Court on non-affiliated religious Madrasas, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani described the verdict as a clear affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution of India and its core principles.
(2026-01-23). China, Finland to deepen trade ties during Finnish PM's upcoming visit: official. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday it expects new momentum in bilateral economic and trade cooperation during Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's official visit to China from January 25 to 28.
(2026-01-23). Partial List of NJ Community Responses to Outgoing Gov. Murphy Veto of His Own Party's ITA Legislation 6 Expressions So Far Collected ICE Breaking News Jan 22, 2026. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's note: This article is beginning of an effort to collect the responses across the state to outgoing NJ Governor…
(2026-01-23). US Army's 30,000 troops, six warships, strike eagle fighters no match for Khamenei's forces. hindustantimes.com The United States continues to build up its military presence in the Middle East amid mounting tensions with Iran and ongoing regional instability, redirecting carrier strike groups, combat aircraft, aerial refuellers and additional assets toward the region as Trump publicly refuses to rule out military action against Tehran. The increased force posture underscores heightened U.S. readiness and deterrence efforts even as diplomatic and strategic uncertainty persists.
(2026-01-23). Trump reveals why he wants to invade Greenland. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just revealed why he wants to invade and take control of Greenland despite opposition.
(2026-01-23). Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to hold first trilateral talks in UAE. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that representatives from Ukraine, Russia and the United States will hold their first trilateral talks since the start of the war, meeting in the United Arab Emirates on January 23 and 24, in what he described as a potential opening to revive stalled peace efforts.Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelenskyy said the discussions would take place at a technical level and are being brokered by Washington, following what he called a "productive" bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.The talks are expecte…
(2026-01-23). Edward Isingoma wins as NRM loses City Mayoral and LCV races in Hoima. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suffered a major political setback in Hoima City after its flag bearer and incumbent mayor, Brian Kaboyo, was voted out in a fiercely contested mayoral race. Kaboyo lost to Edward Isingoma, an Independent candidate and current City Council Speaker, in an election that …
(2026-01-23). Australian unions strike deal with Microsoft to oversee AI transformation. wsws.org The agreement is designed to legitimise the widespread replacement of jobs with AI, and a commitment from Australia's top union bureaucrats to suppress workers' opposition to the rollout.
(2026-01-23). Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts. Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting heightened security deployments. While most stations eventually …
(2026-01-23). Croatia, India condemn Zagreb embassy 'vandalism'. tribune.com.pk 
India on Thursday condemned an alleged act of vandalism at its embassy in Zagreb as Croatia promised to prosecute the offenders. | The Indian foreign ministry said that an act of "trespassing and vandalism" at its embassy in the Croatian capital was committed by "anti-India elements" without providing further details of the incident. | "We have taken up the matter strongly with Croatian authorities … and asked them to hold the perpetrators accountable for their reprehensible and illegal actions," a ministry statement said. | Zagreb police said they had received on Thursday morning a report that during the ni…
(2026-01-23). US retaliates against Sinn Féin for tentative anti-genocide moves. thecanary.co 
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) MLA Jonathan Buckley has suggested that the decision of by a US company to withdraw from investment in the North of Ireland was in response to Sinn Féin's stance on so-called 'Israel's' genocide in Palestine. Addressing Sinn Féin's economy minister Caoimhe Archibald at Stormont's Committee for the Economy on Wed Jan […] | By
(2026-01-23). Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election. aljazeera.com Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country's first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.
(2026-01-23). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-23). Maharashtra TET Nov 2025 Result Declared: Where and How to Check. ummid.com MAHA TET November 2025 Result: The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, has released on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in, the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2025.
(2026-01-23). A melting Greenland is easier to exploit — but also more perilous. grist.org 
(2026-01-23). Saturday 1/31: Game Night Fundraiser. indybay.org Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. between Sonoma Ave and Hamilton Ave. Ample, free street parking.
(2026-01-22). China's EV charging facilities top 20 million. ecns.cn According to data released Wednesday by the National Energy Administration (NEA), the total number of charging facilities has exceeded 20.09 million, supporting a fleet of more than 40 million new energy vehicles.
(2026-01-23). West Virginia ICE protest. workers.org 
By Workers World West Virginia bureau Dozens of protesters came out on the campus of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, on Jan. 17 with signs and chants protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There's been an uptick in ICE activity in the state recently, with restaurants and other . . . |
(2026-01-23). County Wide Walkouts to Resist Fascism in Nevada County. indybay.org Students across Nevada County walked out January 20th to resist fascism at the federal level and in the school board.
(2026-01-23). Over a Thousand in SF Protest ICE Terror. indybay.org "You have the right to remain silent but I don't recommend it"
(2026-01-23). Widespread low voter turnout characterizes LCV elections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even before the Electoral Commission releases figures on participation in the 2026 general elections, it is noticeable that the LCV elections this year are going to register the lowest voter turnout since 1996. According to our reporters who covered this election across the country, by the time voting closed …
(2026-01-23). For a general strike against ICE violence and Trump's dictatorship! wsws.org This statement will be distributed at demonstrations and protests organized in Minneapolis and other cities throughout the US on January 23, 2026.
(2026-01-23). 32 firms are producing half the world's CO2 emissions — let that sink. thecanary.co 
In 2024, a cadre of 32 fossil fuel companies had been producing half the world's CO2 emissions, a new study has found. Of course, people are consuming that CO2 via those companies. But energy is a daily essential. The climate crisis requires systemic change in the form of a publicly owned Green New Deal, to […] | By
(2026-01-23). Trump's hands seen bruised in new photos. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump's bruised hand, as he attends a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, alongside the 56th annual World Economic Forum , in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-01-23). Engineering Disorder: The Shift from External Strike to Internal Uprising Scenarios. unitedworldint.com Evolution of the recent protests and future scenarios. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi The twelve-day Iran—Israel war ended in a ceasefire without bringing about any fundamental change in the regional order, and the previous fragile situation continued to persist. What became clear in this war was that Israel has the backing of the entire Western world, while …
(2026-01-23). Trump blames table and aspirin after new bruise appears on his hand in Davos. scmp.com Photographs of fresh bruising on Donald Trump's hand raised eyebrows on Thursday, but the 79-year-old US president dismissed renewed speculation over his health, saying he had simply hit a table. | Trump has been seen with frequent bruising on his right hand since returning to the White House last year, often concealing it with bandages and make-up.
(2026-01-23). murky government lays the groundwork for an all-Israeli Stasi. haaretz.com Below the radar, National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and MK Simcha Rothman are preparing to establish a police unit to persecute government critics ‚ñ On the eve of a High Court hearing on shuttering Army Radio, the attorney general is helping the justices to see the big picture ‚ñ The repercussions of MK Gadi Eisenkot's plan…
(2026-01-23). Luxury brands debut at renovated Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing. ecns.cn Several global luxury brands, including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany &Co., have opened flagship stores at Beijing's Taikoo Li Sanlitun following the completion of a major phase of the shopping district's renovation, Beijing News reported on Thursday.
(2026-01-22). China's sacred revolutionary sites Zunyi, Yan'an to be connected by high-speed rail. ecns.cn The high-speed train ride from Zunyi to Yan'an will take just eight hours and 49 minutes, a big improvement compared to the original train, which took more than 16 hours.
(2026-01-23). Putin meets US envoys for midnight talks as Ukraine settlement hinges on key issue. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump's envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal. | The Kremlin meeting, which lasted past 3am on Friday, came hours after Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky sharply criticised his European allies Thursday for what he cast as their slow and fragmented response to Russia's nearly four-year full-scale invasion…
(2026-01-23). Number of Muslims in Mumbai Corporation 2026 up by 1: Full list. ummid.com The new Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 2026 or BMC 2026) to have 01 more Muslim corporator as compared to the community's tally last time.
(2026-01-23). Development of integrated circuit sector sketched out in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The latest phase of CanSemi Technology Inc's project in Guangzhou Development District was launched on Thursday.CanSemi Technology Inc launched the latest stage of its project to expand the integrated circuit sector in the southern Chinese metropolis of Guangzhou on Thursday.
(2026-01-23). Honor launches new smartphone as it eyes expansion in local market. ecns.cn Chinese tech company Honor unveiled its latest smartphone, Magic 8 Pro Air, in its latest push to expand its presence in the home market despite intensified competition.
(2026-01-23). Carney's Hot Air at Davos as Cover for Western Barbarism. counterpunch.org 
On January 20, 2026, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called time of death on the so-called rules-based international order. In a speech lauded by many, Carney urged countries to stop complying with regimes seeking hegemony, to stop hoping for a return to the past, and to instead build new coalitions to survive what's coming next.
(2026-01-23). Ken Doll issues apology after backlash over Maryam Nawaz fashion comment. tribune.com.pk 
Influencer Adnan Zafar, better known as Ken Doll, has issued a public apology following backlash over a video he shared earlier this week praising Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz's fashion sense. The influencer, who has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram, deleted all previous videos from his account before posting a formal apology addressing the controversy. | In the video, Ken acknowledged that his remarks had sparked mixed reactions and admitted that his response to the criticism was misplaced. "I have learned one thing in life: everything has two sides, positive and negative. Every opinion also has…
(2026-01-23). Rain and snow trigger cold wave across Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-23). New York City Nurses strike continues. workers.org 
New York City January 17 — Coming off a Friday of well-below freezing temperatures as an arctic blast hit the eastern seaboard, the New York City nurses' strike, involving 15,000 nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), entered its sixth day. At Mount Sinai Hospital, one of . . . |
(2026-01-23). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: San Jose: Stop ICE Terror – Solidarity with Minneapolis. indybay.org San Jose City Hall, 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose…
(2026-01-23). Trump to sue NYT over unfavourable opinion poll. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will sue the New York Times over an unfavourable opinion poll and suggested that what he called "fake" surveys should be criminalized. | Trump lashed out after publication of a New York Times/Siena University poll finding only 40 percent approval for the 79-year-old Republican ⚪ in line with multiple other polls showing declining support a year into his second term. | "The Times Siena Poll…will be added to my lawsuit against The Failing New York Times," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. "They will be held fully responsible for all of their Radical Left…
(2026-01-23). US negotiators meet Putin for high-stakes Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
Top US negotiators including Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow late Thursday for talks on a US-drafted plan to end the Diplomatic efforts to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II have gained pace in recent months, though both Moscow and Kyiv remain at odds over the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement. | Talks concluded after stretching past the three-hour mark, the Kremlin said in a statement released e…
(2026-01-23). France seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- French naval forces intercepted and boarded the oil tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean between Spain and Morocco, in a high-profile enforcement of international sanctions on Russian oil exports.French officials said the vessel was suspected of being part of Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," a network of tankers used to circumvent Western restrictions. The Grinch was carrying crude oil loaded in Murmansk, northwestern Russia, and was sailing under a false flag. President Emmanuel Macron announced on X that the operation was conducted on the high seas in coordination with allies, including the Un…
(2026-01-23). MCBC Calls for Transparency and Accountability Following Fatal Police Shooting of Ronald Tinsley, II. indybay.org Community Leaders Calling for Truth, Due Process, and Community Trust in the Wake of Police Use of Deadly Force…
(2026-01-23). The "rupture in the world order" —World Economic Forum dominated by inter-imperialist conflict. wsws.org Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney painted a stark picture of a global capitalist system roiled by inter-imperialist rivalries and hurtling towards world war in a speech Tuesday to the World Economic Forum.
(2026-01-23). Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb vs Modi. ummid.com If Mughal actions are interpreted as political acts to assert imperial authority, can Modi's actions also be seen as an attempt to assert personal authority and project himself as the public face of crony capitalism?
(2026-01-23). Supporters call for release of innocent family held in ICE detention for 7 months as Trump administration continues national immigrant kidnapping operation. wsws.org The family continues to be held at an ICE detention facility in Dilley, Texas after the children's father, Mohamed Soliman, was accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel march in Colorado Springs on June 1 last year, more than seven months ago. Even FBI testimony has declared the family innocent of any collaboration with the father's actions.
(2026-01-23). International community mustn't fail the test: China Daily editorial. ecns.cn At the United Nations, history is never a distant echo. It remains a living yardstick against which today's conduct is measured. When Sun Lei, charge d'affaires of China's Permanent Mission to the UN, urged the international community to prevent Japan from reverting to "the old and pernicious path of militarism", his appeal was rooted not only in painful historical memory, but also in sober concern for the future of international peace and security.
(2026-01-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-22). Leaders' visits give ties fresh momentum. ecns.cn The visits to China have helped nations, and will help more countries, improve their perception of China and rediscover the vast potential of the Chinese market, experts said.
(2026-01-23). More RRR, interest rate cuts in 2026 to spur growth: China's central bank governor. ecns.cn China's central bank will continue to implement a moderately loose monetary policy in 2026, and will utilize tools such as reserve requirement ratio (RRR) cuts and interest rate reductions to ensure liquidity remains sufficient, according to Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
(2026-01-23). Tokelau airport project scrapped despite multi-million dollar design. asiapacificreport.nz By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist New Zealand has scrapped a project to build an airport in Tokelau after sinking NZ$3 million into the design phase. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade told RNZ Pacific that the Tokelau government had been advised of their decision. Tokelau is completely inaccessible by plane,…
(2026-01-23). Bay Area Kurds Protest Oppression by Turkish and Syrian States. indybay.org Kurds fought alongside U.S. military forces in the fight against ISIS, yet are now being slaughtered…
(2026-01-23). Huckabee defends Christian Zionism as after Jerusalem churches condemn ideology. haaretz.com The churches' statement against Christian Zionism, which it says 'misleads the public, sows confusion,' was reportedly triggered by a meeting between Huckabee and the founder of the Forum for Christian Enlistment in the Israeli military…
(2026-01-23). 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration officers in Minnesota, sent to Texas with father; school says he was used as 'bait'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 5-year-old boy from Minnesota was taken by US immigration officers along with his father and sent to a detention centre in Texas. The incident has shocked the local community and | 5-year-old child detained by US Immigration officers in Minnesota, sent to Texas with father; school says he was used as 'bait'
(2026-01-23). Sunday 2/1: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2026-01-23). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). Balimwezo in the lead as official Kampala Mayoral race results delay. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at most of them and is set to win the Kampala mayoral race. Counting continued into the night, with official results expected to be released this morning. Many candidates spent the night at the …
(2026-01-23). Trump withdraws invitation to Canada's Carney to join his Board of Peace. scmp.com US President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join ‚Äåhis Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. | Trump's about-face follows Canadian Prime ‚Minister Mark Carney's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he openly decried powerful nations using economic integration as weapons and tariffs as leverage.
(2026-01-23). Queer leftists supported Palestinians in the too. Back then, they hijacked planes. haaretz.com Since October 7, many Israelis have been shocked by the pro-Palestinian stances prevailing in the West. In reality, this astonishment stems from the short memory of the media…
(2026-01-23). Milwaukee: Packed Meeting at Fire Police Commission Meeting: No Collaboration With Police and the IDF! No AI for Surveillance! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-23). January 23, 2026: City of Milwaukee Worker Unions Stand with Minneapolis ICE Out! Rally at City Hall! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-23). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| 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, (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). Saturday 1/24: SLV Voices for Democracy. indybay.org Hwy 9 & 236, Boulder Creek…
(2026-01-23). China raises concerns over EU supplier rules, defends Japan export controls. ecns.cn China on Thursday expressed strong concern over new European Union rules targeting so-called "high-risk suppliers," defended its export controls on dual-use items to Japan, and signaled progress in trade discussions with Canada.
(2026-01-23). China issues record number of green electricity certificates. ecns.cn China issued a record 2.947 billion green electricity certificates (GECs) in 2025, according to data released by the National Energy Administration (NEA) on Thursday, as the country accelerates its transition toward a market-based renewable energy system.
(2026-01-23). Hebei's 'ancient pressure cooker' setting internet ablaze. ecns.cn But the real ingenuity lies in the tripod's lid, which was designed with a simple flip-and-twist lock with animal-shaped latches to create a remarkably tight seal.This design allowed steam to be trapped so food could be cooked faster in high pressure, a principle that is still adopted in modern devices.
(2026-01-23). 7th Unmanned Systems Exhibition concludes in UAE. ecns.cn The 7th edition of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from Tuesday to Thursday. The exhibition attracted more than 380 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions.
(2026-01-23). Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite. aljazeera.com Officials have warned the search for the missing could take several days.
(2026-01-23). Greenland's PM unaware of details of Trump-Rutte deal. tribune.com.pk 
Greenland's prime minister said Thursday that he was not aware of the contents of a framework agreement about the Danish autonomous territory that US President Donald Trump announced after a meeting with NATO's chief, but stressed no deal could be made without involving the island. | "Nobody else than Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark have the mandate to make deals or agreements about Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark without us," Jens-Frederik Nielsen told a press conference. | "We have some red lines… We have to respect our territorial integrity. We have to respect international law, sovereignty," he…
(2026-01-23). Stabbings at Kurdish demo in Belgium wound six. newarab.com 
Six people were wounded, two of them critically, in a knife attack at a Kurdish demonstration in the city of Antwerp Thursday, Officers arrested four people following the early evening attack near Antwerp's Opera House and all the victims were taken to hospital, police spokesman Wouter Bruyns told AFP. | The motive for the attack was yet to be determined, he said, adding that police were combing through CCTV footage to ensure no other suspects had evaded arrest. | The stabbings took place at around 7: 20 pm (1820 GMT) as the local Kurdish com…
(2026-01-23). Is NATO a myth? Zelensky questions Europe's will, says 'if US walks away, alliance fails…' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at Davos, questioned whether NATO can hold together if the United States steps back, warning that Europe's security still depends heavily on Washington's commitment. He argued Europe must show stronger political will and faster defense readiness, framing the moment as a stress test for the alliance's credibility and deterrence.
(2026-01-23). China launches nationwide employment assistance program. ecns.cn Nine central departments in China have initiated a three-month employment assistance program aimed at increasing incomes for laid-off workers, flexible workers and rural laborers.
(2026-01-23). Latest addition to Shiziyang Bridge constructions brings main tower above 300 meters. ecns.cn The main tower of the under-construction Shiziyang Bridge surpassed the 300-meter mark on Thursday, after a segment of the bridge was successfully hoisted.The main tower of the under-construction Shiziyang Bridge, part of the key project of the Shiziyang Link in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, surpassed the 300-meter mark on Thursday, after a segment of the bridge was successfully hoisted.
(2026-01-23). China's AI edge driven by scale and openness: Moonshot AI president. ecns.cn China's openness to new technologies has repeatedly enabled it to absorb and translate innovation across successive waves of technological change, said Moonshot AI President Zhang Yutong at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, during a panel discussion with CGTN anchor Guan Xin.
(2026-01-23). The iron duo: Robots help secure power veins on central China's icy peaks. ecns.cn On the frozen peaks of Niuji Mountain near Suizhou City, a battle against nature is unfolding. As a brutal cold wave gripped central China this week, thick layers of ice threatened to snap the 800-kilovolt Shan-Wu line — a critical energy artery that channels power from the north to the south.
(2026-01-23). SC orders state to act as 'model employer'. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has ruled that the state is required to act as a model employer, particularly in matters affecting promotion and service entitlements and rights, and cannot justify inaction or delay on the basis of internal inefficiencies. | It also noted that where the government acts as an employer, it is held to a higher standard of fairness, reasonableness and accountability. | "Public institutions and government functionaries are under a duty to ensure that promotion processes are conducted timely, rationally and in accordance with law, rather than allowing delay or inaction to defeat legitimate service…
(2026-01-23). Cost of Hate: In MP, School demolished despite Panchayat NOC. ummid.com Demolishing a school building despite having No Objection Certificate (NOC), from the village Panchayat just out of hatred is a major setback for India's progress…
(2026-01-23). Minneapolis resistance grows as ICE occupation intensifies. wsws.org The WSWS will be providing live on-the-ground updates in Minnesota and beyond on the unfolding confrontation between workers and youth and federal forces.
(2026-01-22). Trump sues JPMorgan Chase over accounts closure. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump on Thursday sued JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) and its CEO Jamie Dimon for closing his and related entities' accounts in February 2021 allegedly for political reasons.
(2026-01-23). NATO Leader slams EU over Mercosur, vows to cut red tape to attract new investments | Germany, Italy. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at Davos, slammed the European Parliament for delaying the long-negotiated EU—Mercosur trade deal, calling it a new "obstacle" and vowing Europe "will not be stopped." Merz argued the agreement is "fair and balanced," essential for stronger European growth, and signaled it could still be provisionally implemented even as legal and political pushback intensifies.
(2026-01-23). Unilateralism not the solution to global challenges and won't make U.S. great again. ecns.cn A year ago this week, the United Nations announced that the United States would withdraw from the World Health Organization in January 2026, following a formal notification from the US leader. This decision is emblematic of a broader trend of US unilateralism that poses risks to global stability and cooperation.
(2026-01-23). Handwringing over Jerusalem, EU aids colonizers. electronicintifada.net Israel Antiquities Authority takes part in new Brussels-approved project.
(2026-01-23). Testimony of a Cuban combatant who defended President Maduro. workers.org 
The following is an interview of Cuban internationalist combatant Yohandris Varona Torres, who was in the unit that confronted the U.S. imperialist invasion of Caracas on Jan. 3. The interview was done by Ignacio Ramonet (author of "100 Hours with Fidel"). Translation: Walter Lippmann, publisher of Cuba News, a daily . . . |
(2026-01-23). Awami Theatre Festival 2026 opens at Arts Council Karachi, Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, has launched its 25-day Awami Theatre Festival 2026, offering a month-long programme of free performances across Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Seraiki, Balochi and Memon. The festival opened on Tuesday with the Urdu play Seedhi Jaleebi, which tells the story of a Khawaja Sira who sacrifices everything to help a young boy become an actor. | Sindh's Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, attended the opening ceremony as chief guest, alongside Arts Council President Mohammad Ahmed Shah, Chairman of the Drama Committee Shehzad Raza Naqvi, Secretary Ejaz Farooqi, a…
(2026-01-23). Whistleblowers expose ICE memo that disregards the 4th Amendment. wsws.org Two anonymous DHS officials have exposed through Whistleblower Aid a secret memorandum from Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons that authorizes federal immigration police to forcibly enter homes with only "administrative" paperwork, not a search warrant issued by a judge.
(2026-01-23). PSX holds near 188,000 on heavyweight support. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained range-bound but positive as the KSE-100 Index continued to consolidate around the 188,000 level, supported by gains in key index heavyweights and improved sentiment driven by easing T-bill yields. Despite mixed market breadth and intermittent profit-taking, benchmark performance remained resilient on the back of strength in select energy, fertiliser and industrial stocks, while corporate developments and external political news provided additional cues. Heading into the final session of the week, the market maintained a positive weekly trajectory, with technical suppo…
(2026-01-23). Key events define Sino-EU ties in 2025. ecns.cn Key events have defined China-EU relations in 2025, with experts calling on both sides to addressing each other's concerns through dialogue and cooperation amid geopolitical challenges."ÄÄ"ÄÄ1.
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org israeli consulate | 456 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-23). Shanghai braces for record passenger numbers during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Record high travel demand is anticipated during this year's Spring Festival travel rush in Shanghai, with the city projected to handle approximately 49.15 million passenger trips.
(2026-01-23). China offering certainty to the world: Former IMF deputy director. ecns.cn China offers certainty amidst global uncertainty, observed Zhu Min, former International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy managing director, in an interview with CGTN's He Jingyi at the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. He highlighted how China's 15th Five-Year Plan priorities — from AI and domestic demand to services and manufacturing — align with worldwide trends, attracting international businesses that are seeking stability in turbulent times.
(2026-01-23). Petition filed in LHC over fatal kite-string incident in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-22). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Xu Yan: I've never been to Japan, I'm Chinese. ecns.cn After Japan's surrender in 1945, more than 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese foster parents. They share a common name: Japanese "war orphans" in China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-23). Twenty Four Years After 9/11, 15 Are Still Imprisoned at U.S. Military Prison in Guantánamo, Cuba. covertactionmagazine.com Guantánamo Naval Base Also Used for Migrant Detentions in 2025 On January 11, 2026, thousands of citizens of many countries held vigils for the 15 men still in the U.S. military prison at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantánamo, Cuba. As these citizens have been doing for more than two decades, from London to Washington, …
(2026-01-23). CWA Members Under Attack From Feds: Member Kidnapped in Minneapolis. wibailoutpeople.org On Friday, January 9, agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a member of the Minnesota Newspaper and Communications Guild, TNG-CWA Local 37002, as part of Operation Metro Surge. He is a father, a husband, and a staff member at a Minneapolis non-profit organization. He serves as a steward in our union and is …
(2026-01-23). How to Assess the Growth Potential of Recent IPOs? ummid.com Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) mark the transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one, offering investors an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the first time.
(2026-01-23). Mighty Mickey Has Struck Out-Again. wattsupwiththat.com And oh, the sound of gavel wood was sharp against the hall— They ruled the play was foul, not fair, bad faith and that was all.
(2026-01-23). TikTok establishes new U.S. joint venture to avoid American ban. ecns.cn TikTok announced on Thursday the establishment of a joint venture, TikTok U.S. Data Security Joint Venture LLC (TikTok USDS JV), a new entity with majority American ownership. The company will manage data protection, algorithm security, content moderation and software assurance for TikTok's U.S. operations.
(2026-01-23). The transition to net-zero emissions is a tax on the air you breathe. onlineopinion.com.au Nonscientists Al Gore, John Kerry, Barack Obama, and Bill Gates support taxing the gas of life — CO2…
(2026-01-22). Putin starts meeting with Witkoff, Kushner. ecns.cn Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Jan 22, 2026.
(2026-01-23). The death of the Coalition and a requiem for the Old Order. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-23). Trump Board Of Peace Divides World Bid To Counter UN Failing? gilbertdoctorow.com "Today's Big Debate" on News X Live, 22 January"The Big Debate" was aired live at prime time in India (9pm) yesterday. However, there was a wide time differential with the cities where each of the three panelists from abroad weas based: 4.30 pm in Brussels, 11.30 pm in Hong Kong and 10.30 am in Washington, …
(2026-01-23). Saturday 2/21: Rise Up Singing Valentine's Dinner. indybay.org Quaker Meeting House | 225 Rooney Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95065…
(2026-01-22). EU has serious doubts about US Board of Peace: EU Council president. ecns.cn The European Union has serious doubts about many elements of the Board of Peace proposed by the United States, including its scope, governance and compatibility with the United Nations Charter, said European Council President Antonio Costa after the council's emergency summit concluded shortly after midnight Thursday.
(2026-01-23). Imaan, Hadi arrested, whereabouts unknown: Shireen Mazari. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad Police arrested human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and advocate Hadi Ali Chattha on Friday near the underpass outside Serena Hotel while they were on their way to the district session court. | Their current whereabouts remain unknown. Former federal minister Shireen Mazari called the arrests "fascism at its peak" on X, adding that the duo had been "put in separate cars and taken away to unknown locations". | Imaan @ImaanZHazir and Hadi @AdvHadiali have been arrested and put in separate cars and taken away to unknown locations – no fir shown and bar sadly could do nothing. Fascism at its peak. Emasculat…
(2026-01-23). Trump left the door open to talks with Iran — but Israel believes he will still attack. haaretz.com A possible American military strike against Tehran raises many questions. It's still not clear when or if it will happen, how it will affect Israel and whether it can end the ayatollahs' regime…
(2026-01-23). Mumbai Corporation 2026: Full List of Winning Candidates. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission has released the ward wise full list of candidates who have won the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) 2026 elections.
(2026-01-23). Trump launches lawfare-war on Minnesota state govt as autopsy exposes Renee horror. thecanary.co 
Lawyers working for the family of Renee Good, the Minnesota woman murdered by ICE thug Jonathan Ross, have released details of an independent autopsy on Good's body. At the same time, the Trump regime — which has smeared Good as a 'domestic terrorist' and protected her murderer, has declared war on leading state and city […] | By
(2026-01-22). Xi signs order to promulgate regulations on military theory work. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed an order to promulgate regulations on work related to military theory.and clarify measures and requirements for the registration and sharing, evaluation and recognition, promotion and application, and retrospective assessment of military theoretical achievements."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-23). Chinese company unveils plans for commercial space flights. ecns.cn With the Chinese government introducing a host of favorable policies and measures to boost the country's commercial space sector, a company has unveiled an ambitious plan for offering private citizens short journeys into space.
(2026-01-23). Police arrest injured suspect after alleged shootout in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
Police in Rawalpindi say one shooting suspect has been arrested and a stolen car and weapons recovered after an alleged encounter in the New Town area. | According to police, two men travelling in a car opened fire on a police team when officers signalled them to stop. During the exchange of fire, one suspect was injured and arrested, while the second managed to escape. | Read: Cop sets youth on fire over altercation | The arrested suspect has been identified as Adnan. Police say a car stolen two months ago from the New Town area was recovered from his possession. | A police constable, identified as Umair, was…
(2026-01-23). Trump threats against Fed chief trigger rare global response. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). Sunday 1/25: Wood Street Commons Basic Needs Outreach – Come Volunteer (Oakland). indybay.org San Pablo Ave & West Grand Ave | Oakland, CA | BART: 19th Station ⚪ walk 1 block on 19th, then 6 blocks up San Pablo…
(2026-01-23). U.S. Federal agents detain 5-year-old coming home from preschool in Minnesota. radiohc.cu In the U.S. state of Minnesota, school officials in Columbia Heights say ICE agents have detained four children in the school district in recent weeks, including a 5-year-old boy named Liam Ramos, who was detained on Tuesday along with his father as he returned home from preschool. | The school released a photo showing a masked agent standing next to Liam, who was wearing his backpack and a blue winter hat with bunny ears. About 20 minutes later, Liam's older brother arrived home from middle school to find his younger brother and father were gone. School officials say Liam and his father have been sent to a deten…
(2026-01-23). US, Ukrainian and Russian negotiators to meet in UAE for security talks. geo.tv 
Service members of the 92nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hold artillery drills at a shooting range in an unknown location in eastern Ukraine, in this handout picture released December 17, 2021. — ReutersKremlin says diplomacy to end Ukraine war gained…
(2026-01-23). Interreligious Statement Of Solidarity with Arrested Protesters in the Twin Cities. wibailoutpeople.org 
January 22, 2026— The Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) stands in unwavering solidarity with Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen, and all the protesters at Cities Church in St. Paul. Their action was a profound and necessary embodiment of prophetic witness. Our faith is not a refuge or a distraction from the world's suffering; it is …
(2026-01-23). Israel allows residents of 18 extra settlements to carry weapons. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir approved the issuance of gun licences to residents of 18 extra illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, Israeli Channel 12 reported Thursday."The importance of the decision lies in the fact that these settlements will now be able to submit applications for a personal weapon licence," Ben-Gvir posted on Telegram on Wednesday.He claimed that the reason is to "enhance self-defence and increase personal security."This comes amid orders by Netanyahu's government to expand illegal outposts that undermine prospects for a two-state solution.According to…
(2026-01-23). They're Trying To Sneak Israel's President Into Australia Without Anti-Genocide Protests. caitlinjohnstone.com.au And Other Notes Reading by Tim Foley: ‚ùñ Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to visit Australia at the invitation of the Australian government, with anonymous sources telling the Israeli press that he's scheduled to arrive on February 7, but so far Canberra itself has been very opaque about the time and nature of the …
(2026-01-23). Europe gets 'green energy'. These Southern towns get dirty air. grist.org 
It almost felt like old times for the friends and family gathered at Robert Weatherspoon's house. The living room couches and chairs were filled, a football game was on the TV, and the aroma of bacon and butter beans drifted in from the kitchen. | What was missing was Weatherspoon's voice. While his friends usually bring the food or cook during get-togethers, Weatherspoon is counted on to supply the laughs. The 67-year-old with an expressive, cherubic face has a reputation for devastating one-liners, off-color game commentary, and stories — skewed somewhat for comedic effect — about people everybod…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Gays to on January 23: Solidarity with Minneapolis. indybay.org Castro Memorial Corner, 501 Castro Street…
(2026-01-23). getting divorced. sure be best friends one. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A saleswoman and aspiring fitness trainer who was reborn after battling severe anxiety, and a former journalist who covered some of Israel's most violent incidents, reflecting on a world that once seemed more logical…
(2026-01-23). From Trade Wars to Trust Gaps: Why China Is Turning to Europe. thinktank.pk As global tensions rise and traditional alliances face growing strains, China is actively advocating for a strengthened partnership with Europe — positioning itself as a dependable alternative to the United States. Beijing's overtures toward Brussels and individual EU capitals reflect deeper geopolitical shifts, economic interdependence, and China's vision for a multipolar world order. Rising Strains …
(2026-01-23). 'ISLAM' Party must unite with Shiv Sena for the larger interest of Malegaon. ummid.com Asif Shaikh, his father Shaikh Rasheed, Mufti Ismael, Mustaqeem Dignity and his mentor Nehal Ahmed all leaders of Malegaon have — in some way or the other, joined hands with the BJP and Shiv Sena in the past.
(2026-01-23). 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.
(2026-01-23). Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal as Nato asks allies to step up. geo.tv 
An aerial view of Greenland's capital Nuuk, January 15, 2026. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump said on Thursday he had secured total and permanent US access to Greenland in a deal with Nato, whose head said allies would have to step up their commitment to Arctic security to ward off…
(2026-01-22). Finnish PM to kick off four-day trip. ecns.cn The two sides are preparing for the sixth meeting of the China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation, with around 50 companies expected to attend, a spokesperson from the ministry noted.
(2026-01-23). Trump revokes Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace. aljazeera.com Canada's prime minister openly criticised tariffs and the collapse of the rules-based order in his address in Davos.
(2026-01-23). Snowfall paralyses Pakistan's northern regions, kills two in Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Severe snowfall across the country's upper areas has paralysed daily life, leaving tourists stranded and claiming two lives in a traffic accident caused by slippery road conditions. | Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted life across the upper regions, according to Express News. Link roads remain closed at multiple locations, trapping both local populations and tourists, while intense cold and hazardous driving conditions continue to hamper traffic flow. | Northern Balochistan remains in the grip of a continuing snowstorm. Dozens of vehicles are stranded on the Quetta—Ziarat highway, with over 100 tourist…
(2026-01-23). CARTOONS: Mark David has got things backwards. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-23). As New York nurses' strike reaches a critical junction, workers and physicians across the US call for broader struggle. wsws.org As negotiations resume under mediation, New York City nurses remain on strike amid escalating retaliation by hospital management, including unlawful terminations and the use of strikebreakers.
(2026-01-23). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-23). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-23). US officers detain 5-year-old boy as Minnesota immigration raids continue. aljazeera.com School superintendent says the child was 'essentially' used 'as bait' to apprehend his father, who is seeking asylum.
(2026-01-23). China emerging as key hub for agricultural innovation, says Syngenta CEO. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies are reshaping how food is produced, and China is emerging as an increasingly important hub for agricultural innovation and R&D, Syngenta Group Chief Executive Officer Jeff Rowe told Xinhua in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026.
(2026-01-23). On Cam: NATO leader warns new world order is here as power politics replace rules at Davos summit. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Europe is entering a "new era" of great‚Äëpower politics shaped by President Donald Trump's return, and urged EU leaders to prioritise de‚Äëescalation with Washington while preparing credible countermeasures if US pressure escalates. He argued that a transatlantic trade clash would hurt both sides, but stressed Europe must act more strategically and confidently—using negotiation first, while keeping tougher tools in reserve to defend European sovereignty and interests.
(2026-01-23). Diary of Conversations at Altitude. counterpunch.org 
I have a friend drawn to mountains. When he isn't in the UK, he's usually somewhere in the Nordic region or the Himalayas, where he is now. It's not that he's a mountain man pining for grappling hooks and crampons. Rather, his interests carry him to dramatic places—places that demand attention rather than conquest. In
(2026-01-23). Africa Cup 2025: Senegal defeats Morocco in thrilling final. ummid.com Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal Sunday January 18, 2026 defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Final 2025 (AFCON 2025), becoming the new football champion.
(2026-01-23). Tens of thousands of Arab citizens protest rising crime in their communities. haaretz.com Protesters took to the streets in the largest demonstration in Arab communities in over five years. Haaretz asked demonstrators about law enforcement, crime and politics. 'For the state, Arabs divided are Arabs in a weaker position,' one said. 'But we are here today to shout: We cannot tolerate this anymore.' Protests may only be the first step…
(2026-01-23). N.J. expects up to 18 inches of snow this weekend. Department of Transportation officials say the state is 'absolutely ready'. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of the Garden State this weekend. Meteorologist Alex Staarmann with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, said the system moving across the country is expected to become a major snowstorm, but a mixed precipitation changeover for a period of time is possible. | "We are closely monitoring the potential for a changeover to a wintry mix, especially across the southern…
(2026-01-23). SBP forex reserves cross $16b. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest weekly increase, with the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) holdings rising by $16 million to $16.0877 billion in the week ending January 16, 2026, according to official data released on Thursday. The improvement lifted the country's total liquid foreign reserves, which combine central bank buffers and commercial bank holdings, to $21.2582 billion. Of this, $16.0877 billion is held by the SBP, while commercial banks hold net foreign reserves of $5.1705 billion. | Meanwhile, after nearly four years of double-digit returns in Pakistan's fixed-income market, T-b…
(2026-01-23). 2026 Academy Award nominations: Sinners and One Battle After Another receive the most nominations. wsws.org The award nominations were the usual combination of the thoughtful and the confounding, or even disturbing.
(2026-01-23). USPS worker Christopher Montano, 46, dies after collapsing outside Illinois postal annex. wsws.org For more than a decade, postal workers have faced relentless speedup, mandatory overtime, short-staffing, the elimination of breaks, and a punitive monitoring regime.
(2026-01-23). Why the 'One Issue' in Russia-Ukraine Talks Could Decide the War's End. thinktank.pk As international attention remains sharply fixed on the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine, US-led peace negotiations have entered what American officials describe as a critical final stage. According to U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, discussions involving Russia and Ukraine have been reduced to a single unresolved issue, a development that Western diplomats claim could clear …
(2026-01-23). BD launches drives for first post-Hasina polls. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh began official campaigning on Thursday for the hugely anticipated general elections next month, the first since the 2024 uprising ended the autocratic rule of Sheikh Hasina. | Tens of thousands of flag-waving supporters of key frontrunner Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) crowded the streets of the northern city of Sylhet, chanting his name. | "We have liberated the country from autocratic rule," prime ministerial hopeful Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in exile, told crowds of BNP loyalists. "Now we must establish the rights of the people." | Rah…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Salinas: ICE Out of Everywhere – Solidarity with Minnesota. indybay.org Corner of N. Main St & Harden Parkway, Salinas…
(2026-01-23). US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization. aljazeera.com US health secretary, secretary of state announce that Washington completes the process of WHO withdrawal.
(2026-01-23). China has laid solid foundation for further growth: Standard Chartered. ecns.cn China's sustained opening and the rising role of the Chinese currency in global markets are building a solid foundation for its next phase of growth, said Benjamin Hung, international president at Standard Chartered, in an interview with CGTN's Yu Bokun at the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
(2026-01-23). New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: A Walk Through Ideas and Cultures. ummid.com The New Delhi World Book Fair was not merely a visit; it was an encounter with ideas, cultures, and urgent questions of our time.
(2026-01-23). Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam: A Scholar, Thinker and Reformer. ummid.com Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam (Rah.) possessed a deeply compassionate heart and a vigilant mind for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah.
(2026-01-23). Pakistan's cost of doing business 34% higher than region: PBF. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's business community is facing a serious competitiveness crisis as the cost of doing business is 34% higher than in regional economies, severely undermining the ability of local industries to compete in international markets, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Chief Organiser Ahmad Jawad said on Thursday. | According to a statement, Jawad attributed the widening cost gap to irrational taxation, high electricity and gas tariffs, and persistent currency instability. He said Pakistani exporters have been unable to match regional competitors, resulting in stagnant exports since 2022. | Briefing the media, Jawa…
(2026-01-23). Not All is Rolex in Switzerland: Trump, Davos and the Crans-Montana Tragedy. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-23). Saudi Pro League: Al-Nassr returns to winning ways finally. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 25/26: Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Football Club Saturday defeated Al-Shabab 3-2 to earn the much needed 3 points to remain prominently placed in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) table.
(2026-01-22). Tech-driven consumption in growth focus. ecns.cn China is accelerating a shift toward a new growth model anchored in tech-driven domestic consumption as geopolitical tensions and technological disruption reshape the global economic landscape, officials, business leaders and economists have said.
(2026-01-23). United Nations has prolonged Jewish-Arab conflict since 1974. onlineopinion.com.au The UN chose oratory over peace in 1974. Abba Eban warned where that path leads. Fifty years on, his forgotten solution still challenges the stalemate.
(2026-01-23). China's Olympic champions Sui, Han top pairs short program at Four Continents Championships in Beijing. ecns.cn China's 2022 Winter Olympics gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong finished first in the pairs short program at the ISU Figure Skating Four Continents Championships on home ice in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-23). Starbucks strike in third month. workers.org 
The longest strike in the history of Starbucks has entered its third month. While some strikers have returned to work, including those at the Ohio stores, other workers have recently joined the strike. The three main demands — better hourly wages, better schedules and resolution of the hundreds of Unfair . . . |
(2026-01-23). The climate contradictions in MAHA's new food pyramid. grist.org 
This month, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled updated national dietary guidelines in a surprising new visual: an inverted food pyramid, with the widest section teetering at the top. At the very bottom, a tiny amount of whole grains are represented. The rest of the new food pyramid is split in two, with protein, dairy, and "healthy fats" dominating the left side, and vegetables and fruits taking the right. | The gist of the new guidelines, which have been brandished as part of the Make America Healthy Again campaign led by Kennedy, is to prioritize nutrient…
(2026-01-23). Saturday 1/24: Houseless People Create a Real Solution to Homelessness in San Francisco. indybay.org 3990 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-23). Endgame for Ukraine war? Zelensky announces first ever Russia-US-Ukraine trilateral meet in UAE. hindustantimes.com Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said US, Russian and Ukrainian teams are preparing for their first trilateral talks in the UAE, with two days of meetings planned immediately after the US team travels to Moscow. Zelensky made the disclosure in a Q&A after his World Economic Forum address in Davos, as Washington signals momentum through envoy Steve Witkoff's claim that peace negotiations are now "down to one issue."
(2026-01-23). Major urban renovation restores Xi'an's ancient moat. ecns.cn The comprehensive renovation project (phase II) in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, marked a historic milestone recently as the railway station section of the ancient moat was officially refilled with water.
(2026-01-23). 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.
(2026-01-23). Did the US give Greenland back to Denmark? Trump omits history at Davos. aljazeera.com Although the United States defended Greenland during World War II, it never ruled the territory.
(2026-01-23). Connecticut: Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy devastates care at 3 safety-net hospitals. wsws.org Prospect filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2025, leaving a trail of broken equipment, more than $100 million in unpaid state taxes, and devastating patient care, leaving safety-net institutions like Manchester Memorial, Rockville General and Waterbury Hospital reeling from long-term neglect and infrastructure gaps.
(2026-01-23). Striking Genesys nurses join New York City nurses' call for a general strike. wsws.org "I would definitely call for a general strike. I think that's a great idea. This is a national problem, if not a world problem, with nurses …"
(2026-01-23). Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Chester County poll book error was caused by 'simple human error,' investigation finds. whyy.org
(2026-01-23). Illegal Israeli Strikes burn Lebanon's Orchards, Wildlife Habitat. juancole.com
(2026-01-23). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). IDF says it arrested 14 Palestinians in West Bank city crackdown. haaretz.com
(2026-01-23). Iran: Authorities must be held accountable for massacre of protesters. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). British Climate Crusade Creates Economic Disaster. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-01-23). Rifaat Assad, Butcher of Hama, dies aged 88. albawaba.com
(2026-01-23). CALL FOR APPLICATIONS-Advocacy Officer for Africa. fidh.org
(2026-01-23). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-23). En Cuba convocan a participar en tradicional Marcha de las Antorchas. radiohc.cu Autoridades del Partido Comunista de Cuba, del Gobierno y las organizaciones sociales, de masas y juveniles en la provincia de La Habana llamaron este jueves a participar en la tradicional Marcha de las Antorchas, con la motivación adicional de saludar el centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (13 de agosto). | En pleno, realizado en el Teatro ´Camilo Cienfuegos ª, del Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap), fueron analizadas algunas cuestiones logísticas y de convocatoria para garantizar la amplia afluencia de pueblo, especialmente jóvenes, que caracteriza año tras año este suc…
(2026-01-23). Califican de constructivas y extremadamente francas negociaciones ruso-estadounidenses. radiohc.cu El asesor presidencial ruso, Yuri Ushakov proporcionó detalles sobre el encuentro que Vladímir Putin mantuvo este jueves con el enviado de la Casa Blanca, Steve Witkoff. | Dijo que el encuentro entre el líder ruso y el representante de Washington transcurrió de manera positiva.Las negociaciones duraron aproximadamente cuatro horas y fueron constructivas e informativas, y diría que extremadamente francas y confiadas ª, aseveró. | Ushakov agregó que la reunión se centró específicamente en obtener información sobre los resultados de los contactos de los estadounidenses con los ucranianos y los socios europeos.
(2026-01-23). Una paciente sacada de la muerte. radiohc.cu 
Pudo ser una guardia médica tranquila, sin ajetreo, pero bastante improbable en un hospital donde se atienden como promedio 30 parturientas al día. De repente llegó Linda, una mujer de 32 años, 33 semanas de embarazo y tres cesáreas anteriores. | El equipo médico de la Dra. Rosa María, de guardia ese día, en el Hospital Central de la ciudad de Chitungwisa en Zimbabwe de inmediato se movilizó ante una paciente débil, sangrando y con síntomas de gravedad. Al examinarla se diagnosticó una placenta previa sangrante y su vida estaba en inminente peligro. | Se le preparó de inmediato para llevarla al salón de operacion…
(2026-01-23). Actividades de Cienfuegos Destacada Nacional por el Día de los Trabajadores de la Industria Alimentaria y la Pesca. radiohc.cu 
Los Trabajadores de Industria Alimentaria y la Pesca de Cienfuegos, Destacados en la Emulación Nacional del Sector realizan diversas actividades saludando su día, que tendrá lugar el próximo 25 de enero, cuyo acto central se efectuará en la provincia de Sancti Spíritus. | Acá el centro y sur está listo para celebrar este viernes, el acto provincial en la Unidad Los Pinitos, con la participación de las empresas y estimularán con la Distinción Pedro Marrero, a quienes acumulan 20 ó 25 años de labor ininterrumpida, entre otros reconocimientos. | Premiarán a colectivos laborales de la Asociación Nacional de Innovador…
(2026-01-23). La MaCorina se vendió barato. cubadebate.cu Maria Corina Machado entró a la Casa Blanca con el regalo que el presidente de EE.UU. Donald Trump ha codiciado durante mucho tiempo: un Premio Nobel de la Paz. Salió de allí con poco más que una bolsa de souvenirs…
(2026-01-23). Cómo se ha embolsado Trump $ 1,408,500,000. cubadebate.cu El afán de riqueza del Sr. Trump es descarado. A lo largo de la historia de la nación, los presidentes de ambos partidos se han cuidado de evitar incluso la apariencia de lucrarse con el servicio público. Este presidente exprime con regocijo a las corporaciones estadounidenses, presume de las donaciones de gobiernos extranjeros y celebra el rápido crecimiento de su propia fortuna.
(2026-01-23). "Ojo de Agua" : Entre ríos, emociones y desafíos narrativos. cubadebate.cu "Ojo de Agua" —señalaba en una entrevista previa al estreno su director Alberto Luberta Martínez— aspira a ser algo más que un melodrama rural y abordar temáticas sociales contemporáneas: "ofrecer una mirada íntima y multifacética a la mujer cubana, destacando su fuerza, su capacidad de amor y su tenacidad ante las adversidades".
(2026-01-23). Cuba agradece acompañamiento de la Unesco. radiohc.cu La embajadora de Cuba ante la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (Unesco), María del Carmen Herrera, agradeció ese jueves en París el apoyo del ente multilateral a su país.Expresamos a la Unesco nuestra gratitud por su respaldo constante a la lucha del pueblo cubano contra el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero estadounidense", subrayó. | En la sede de la Embajada de Cuba en Francia, donde se celebró una velada por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución cubana, la diplomática denunció una escalada sin precedentes de hostilidad y de agresión por parte de Wa…
(2026-01-23). Proyecto "El Batazo" : Un Modelo comunitario contra la basura en Centro Habana. cubadebate.cu En la calle Estrella, entre San Nicolás y Manrique en Centro Habana, hay una bodega, varias cafeterías, un agromercado y un tránsito constante de personas. A esto se suma la alta densidad poblacional. El resultado es un problema crónico: calles obstruidas por desechos y un riesgo continuo para la salud pública.
(2026-01-23). Primera reunión del XIV Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam sesionó en Hanoi. radiohc.cu El Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV) celebró este jueves en Hanoi su primera reunión, previo a la sesión de clausura del XIV Congreso Nacional de esa organización, prevista para horas de la tarde. | Según un comunicado de prensa del Comité Organizador del cónclave partidista, entre los 16 miembros del XIII Buró Político del PCV; 10 fueron reelegidos para el nuevo Comité Central, que conforman 200 integrantes, de los cuales son 180 titulares y 20 suplentes. | Entre quienes fueron reelectos figuran tres líderes clave del Partido y del Estado: el secretario general To Lam, el presidente de la Asa…
(2026-01-23). Medios de comunicación, gestión innovadora: Un camino necesario en la construcción del socialismo cubano. cubadebate.cu Nos encontramos en momentos de definiciones profundas y en nuestra sociedad se impulsa un cambio estructural para proyectar el proyecto socialista, ratificando los objetivos de prosperidad, eficiencia y sostenibilidad. En este propósito, los medios de comunicación asumen la transformación en lo editorial, lo tecnológico y especialmente en lo económico.
(2026-01-23). 10 Indian soldiers killed as army vehicle plunges into gorge. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 10 Indian Army personnel were killed and another 10 injured when their vehicle plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.The accident occurred at Khanni Top, a high-altitude area approximately 9,000 feet above sea level on the Bhaderwah-Chamba interstate road.The bulletproof Casspir vehicle, carrying 21 soldiers en route to a high-altitude operational post, reportedly skidded off the treacherous mountain road amid adverse weather and challenging terrain. Rescue teams swiftly responded, airlifting the injured to military hospitals for treatment.Prim…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Santa Cruz: ICE Out for Good – Minnesota Solidarity Day of Action. indybay.org Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, 6001 La Madrona Dr, Scotts Valley…
(2026-01-23). Commuter train hits construction crane near Cartagena in Spain. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A commuter train on Spain's narrow-gauge FEVE line collided with a construction crane in the Alumbres district near Cartagena on Thursday, injuring several passengers and briefly disrupting rail services in the Murcia region.The incident occurred around midday at kilometer point 6.6, between Alumbres and the La Esperanza area, as the train was traveling from Cartagena to Los Nietos. According to state rail operator Renfe, the arm of a construction crane, belonging to a third-party contractor and not to the railway, extended onto the track and struck the train, shattering windows. The train, carrying app…
(2026-01-23). Tuesday 1/27: San Vicente-Waddell Resilience Project Community Workshop. indybay.org Seymour Marine Discovery Center, La Feliz Room, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-22). Epstein probe brings Clintons into focus. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-22). The Changing Face of Regime Change. consortiumnews.com Regime change in current conditions requires maximum bloodshed, writes Daniel McAdams. It doesn't matter whose blood; it can all be blamed on "the regime." By Daniel McAdams Ron Paul Institute The most disturbing lesson from the 2014 Maidan Revolution in Ukraine…
(2026-01-22). Belarusian party Belaya Rus, USDP sign roadmap for cooperation. eng.belta.by The Belarusian party Belaya Rus and the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar have signed a roadmap for cooperation.
(2026-01-22). Trump dropped Greenland military option after aides intervened, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump's retreat from threats of force as an option for acquiring Greenland capped weeks of policy chaos, as top aides scrambled both to accommodate the president's demands and ease the panic they caused among US allies, according to two sources with knowledge of the conversations. | In remarks on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump ruled out using military force after weeks of refusing to do so, and in a social media post said he would no longer be imposing tariffs that he had threatened to put into effect on February 1. | White House officials had pushed a less…
(2026-01-22). Arts Council Karachi hosts Fine Art & Textile Design thesis display. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi's Ahmed Parvez Art Gallery recently became a hub of creativity as the Arts Council of Pakistan hosted the "Fine Art & Textile Design Thesis Display." The exhibition featured the work of thirteen third and fourth-year students from the School of Visual & Performing Arts, showcasing both fine art and textile design. | The show was inaugurated by Culture, Tourism and Archives Minister Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, alongside President of the Arts Council Muhammad Ahmed Shah. Renowned painter Shahid Rassam, Chairman of the Fine Art Committee Farrukh Shehab, Muhammad Zeeshan, Nazar Hussain, and a large number of s…
(2026-01-22). Belarusian MFA honors its war veterans. eng.belta.by A ceremony to unveil a commemorative plaque to honor the veterans of the Great Patriotic War who served in the foreign policy department took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 22 January, the Diplomatic Workers' Day.
(2026-01-22). Union bureaucracy seeks to block strike action against ICE rampage in Minneapolis. wsws.org A January 20 online meeting hosted by PayDay Report exposed the hostility of the union bureaucracy to independent working-class action, as officials rejected mass meetings, strike action and rank-and-file decision-making in the face of ICE repression.
(2026-01-22). Prince William to visit Saudi Arabia next month. newarab.com 
"At the request of His Majesty's Government, the Prince of Wales will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th February," the palace's statement said. | "His Royal Highness' visit comes as the UK and Saudi Arabia celebrate growing trade, energy and investment ties, and as the two nations approach a century of diplomatic relations." | The last senior royal to ma…
(2026-01-22). Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated a warning that Iran would be wiped "off the face of this earth" if Tehran ever succeeded in assassinating the US leader. | In a heated exchange of threats, Iran and the United States both threatened broadscale wars if the leaders of either country are assassinated. | "I have very firm instructions. Anything happens, they're going to wipe them off the face of this earth," Trump said in a News Nation interview that aired Tuesday, in response to a question on Iran's threats on the 79-year-old's life. | Earlier Tuesday, in response to any threats facing Ayatollah Ali Kh…
(2026-01-22). EU-U.S. Trade Deal Talks Set to Resume as Tariff Threat Eases. devdiscourse.com The European Union is poised to resume trade negotiations with the United States following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw a controversial tariff threat related to his efforts to acquire Greenland, according to the European Parliament's president on Thursday.
(2026-01-22). US Will Likely Lose Its Measles Elimination Status This Spring. truthout.org After months of peddling disinformation about measles vaccines, Trump administration officials appear to be planning to fight to keep the U.S.'s measles elimination status, even as outbreaks surge in multiple parts of the country. Measles has been considered virtually "eliminated" in the U.S. since 2000. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) definition of "elimination… |
(2026-01-22). Trump's Goal With "Board of Peace" Is to Replace UN With an Unaccountable Entity. truthout.org Trembling and genuflecting before the global rampage of the US-Israel Axis, a cowardly world has, once again, offered up the Palestinian people for sacrifice, and, with them, the global system of international law itself. I have written previously about the document of global surrender, codified in notorious (and blatantly unlawful) UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and about Trump's… |
(2026-01-22). White House responds after Trump repeatedly refers to Greenland as 'Iceland' in Davos. scmp.com US President Donald Trump repeatedly made an apparent gaffe in a speech on Wednesday to world leaders assembled in Switzerland by referring to "Iceland" several times instead of his much coveted "Greenland", with the White House furiously denying any confusion on his part. | The 79-year-old Republican has been clamouring for the United States to acquire Greenland, a large island territory of Denmark, citing what he called security threats from Russia and China in the Arctic Circle.
(2026-01-22). Two more learners die following Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash. sanews.gov.za Two more learners die following Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash | Two more learners have succumbed to injuries in hospital in the early hours of Thursday following the tragic scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark on Monday. | The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) confirmed the additional deaths this morning, bringing the total number of learners who lost their lives in the crash to 14. | The department has also confirmed and made public the identities of the 12 children who died at the accident scene from various schools in and around the Vaal. | The 22-year-old scholar transport driver involv…
(2026-01-22). MP: Board of Peace fits into the multipolar world system. eng.belta.by Belarus' accession to the Board of Peace aligns with the national interests. This serves as further evidence of the authority of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the correctness of the foreign policy of the Republic of Belarus, Sergei Rachkov told the media.
(2026-01-22). 'If you sleep, settlers will burn your house': fear in the West Bank. aljazeera.com The Palestinian village of Ras Ein al-Auja has held out against violent Israeli settlers – until now.
(2026-01-22). Iran central bank used stablecoin backed by Farage, report says. newarab.com 
Iran's central bank has acquired around $507 million worth of cryptocurrency that has been publicly backed by the head of the UK's far right The report, published on Wednesday by crypto analytics firm Elliptic, found that several cryptoasset wallets used by Elliptic said the activity was identified following leaked documents detailing the purc…
(2026-01-22). UPS will have eliminated at least 68,000 jobs through early 2026. wsws.org Public filings and earnings reports show that UPS slashed its workforce by eliminating 48,000 jobs in 2025 and that another 20,000 positions are to be cut by early 2026 as part of the company's three-year strategic plan.
(2026-01-22). How permanent is Trump's assault on climate action? grist.org 
(2026-01-22). US Border Patrol agent opens fire on suspect in California. thecanary.co 
On the morning of Wednesday 21 January, a US Border Patrol agent opened fire on an individual during an immigration operation in Willowbrook, California. Reports indicate that nobody was hit by the shots. After the incident, crowds of locals and protesters gathered to demonstrate their anger toward the border agents. Both local and federal authorities […] | By
(2026-01-22). Cybersecurity in 2026 and the vanishing line between humans and machines. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-22). Carney at Davos: Removing that Sign in the Window. dissidentvoice.org "It seems that every day we're reminded that we live in an era of great power rivalry — that the rules-based order is fading, that the strong can do what they can, and the weak must suffer what they must." These were the grave reflections of Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, delivered in his January …
(2026-01-22). Lukashenko: Belarusian science shows resilience, ability to constantly develop. eng.belta.by Belarusian science, despite global challenges and uncertainty, continues | to demonstrate resilience and a steady drive for innovation, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to award Doctor of | Science diplomas and professor certificates to academic, research and…
(2026-01-22). A toast to good health Recipe: Wassail. anabaptistworld.org I let Christmas linger later, or maybe it was that I didn't rush Christmas this year. Advent was honored as a time of waiting, so we didn't "deck the halls" of our house with homegrown tree and trimmings until Christmas Eve. The twelve days of Christmas that followed, leading to Epiphany, felt festive in a …
(2026-01-22). Quebec intensifies assault on worker rights with its Bill 3. wsws.org Bill 3 will impose stricter state oversight over the province's trade unions with the aim of smothering working class opposition to the CAQ's right-wing, class-war agenda.
(2026-01-22). Born in Evin Prison, Iranian Author on Protests Against "Authoritarian, Theocratic Regime" democracynow.org 
Deadly anti-government protests continue to rock Iran in the midst of the country's spiraling economic crisis. Thousands of civilians are believed to have been shot dead by government forces in the past few weeks. Meanwhile, President Trump continues to threaten military intervention in addition to a harsh new set of economic sanctions that the U.S. introduced this week. Although a government-instituted communications blackout has made it difficult to assess exactly how many people have been killed, we sit down with Iranian author Sahar Delijani to discuss the "working-class uprising" against Ir…
(2026-01-22). Pueblo Nuevo: El barrio santuario de la ciudad de Matanzas. cubadebate.cu Hoy, "Espacios de Ciudad" llega a la ciudad de Matanzas, la cual está dividida en barrios que tejen una identidad diversa y profunda. Un estudio realizado por el Lic. Alcides Peña Reyes analizó la nomenclatura de sus calles. Este artículo recorre la historia, el patrimonio y el alma de Pueblo Nuevo, un espacio donde la fe, la cultura y la identidad se entrelazan en sus arterias.
(2026-01-22). Left-wing candidate in Colombia's election accused of sexual harassment. colombiareports.com At least four women denounced a "systematic structure of sexual harassment and violence" that supports one of the leftist candidates in Colombia's presidential race, Carlos Caicedo, according to radio station La FM. According to the radio station, Caicedo and some of his closest aides habitually harassed women when the presidential candidate was the governor of …