(2026-01-23). Schnitzel-fuelled Kane has Bayern hungry for history. tribune.com.pk 
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane revealed a hidden motivation behind his brilliant season with the German giants ⚪ a schnitzel for every goal he scores. | After chalking up the best opening half of a campaign in Bundesliga history, Kane's Bayern host Bavarian rivals Augsburg on Saturday. | With just one loss in 29 games, Bayern have their sights set on a historic third treble, more than any other team in Europe. | In the Bundesliga, Bayern have dropped just four points, equalling the best return at this stage of a season, and have scored a record 71 goals at an average of 3.94 per game. | They sit 11 points c…
(2026-01-23). Liverpool on the up as new signings hit form: Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool boss Arne Slot believes the Reds will only get better in the years to come as a huge outlay on young talent in the transfer market begins to bear fruit. | Hopes of retaining the Premier League title were high at the start of the season after Liverpool splashed out nearly £450 million ($605 million) on new signings. | But bar some bright moments from Hugo Ekitike, the new faces struggled in the opening months of the season. | Alexander Isak has been beset by injuries since his British transfer record £125 million move from Newcastle and will miss most of the rest of the campaign with a bro…
(2026-01-23). Intel forecasts weak quarter as AI server chip demand outstrips supply. tribune.com.pk 
Intel (INTC.O) said on Thursday it struggled to satisfy demand for its server chips used in AI data centres, and forecast quarterly revenue and profit below market estimates, sending shares down 13% in after-hours trading. | The forecast underscores the difficulties faced by Intel in predicting global chip markets, where the company's current products are the result of decisions made years ago. The company, whose shares have risen 40% in the past month, recently launched a long-awaited laptop chip designed to reclaim its lead in personal computers just as a memory chip crunch is expe…
(2026-01-23). Rain and snow trigger cold wave across Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-23). McLaren partially wins UK lawsuit. tribune.com.pk 
McLaren Racing on Friday won part of its lawsuit against four-times IndyCar champion Alex Palou over his aborted move to the team, with London's High Court ruling the reigning Formula One world champions were owed around $12 million. | McLaren Racing, which runs the reigning Formula One world champions and the Arrow McLaren team in U.S.-based IndyCar sued Palou after his move fell apart three years ago. | McLaren have emerged as a dominant force in Formula One, with Lando Norris winning the drivers' title last year as the team won the constructors' title. | Their IndyCar team, however, are relatively new and P…
(2026-01-23). Pakistan Idol's 'Baraat Round' brings all the shaadi season vibes. tribune.com.pk 
Shadi season is in full swing, and this week's Baraat Round on Pakistan Idol captured the vibe perfectly! It was a full-on celebration of shadi feels, music, and memories, the kind that gets everyone on their feet. | We loved every moment of it, and without even trying, Pakistan Idol ended up giving us the ultimate shaadi-season playlist. The episode featured a heartfelt special performance by Sara Raza Khan, whom you might remember from Sur Kshetra, adding an emotional touch to the night. Packed with crowd-pleasing classics and high-energy moments, here are the five performances we enjoyed the most this week.
(2026-01-23). Direct action targets Keysight Technologies over Israeli arms. thecanary.co 
From 5.30am on 21 January, three action takers from People Against Genocide visited the Keysight Technologies site at 610 Wharfedale Road, Reading. They targeted the company's logistics fleet and mobile collaboration unit. Each of them climbed on top of a separate logistics van belonging to the electronics firm, to prevent their use in transporting parts […] | By
(2026-01-23). Preserving The Legacy Of Martin Luther King And The Black Radical Tradition. popularresistance.org Last week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. The bill provides roughly $6.77 billion for the State Department's Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program, which includes at least $3.3 billion in grants for Israel that would be disbursed within 30 days of the bill's enactment for the specific purpose of increasing the zionist ethnostate's advanced weapons systems, which will further assist in its "Greater Israel" pogrom of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and ever more lan…
(2026-01-23). Friday 1/23: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org israeli consulate | 456 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-23). Kushner Reveals Dystopic Plan to Build Data Centers on Ruins of Gaza Genocide. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-23). They're Trying To Sneak Israel's President Into Australia Without Anti-Genocide Protests. thealtworld.com Israeli president Isaac Herzog is expected to visit Australia at the invitation of the Australian government, with anonymous sources
(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). Watch: Israeli drones drop incendiaries on refugee tents during Gaza 'ceasefire'. thecanary.co 
Israel continues to weaponise winter to starve and freeze Palestinian survivors of the Gaza genocide. But even that isn't enough to satisfy their bloodthirsty impulses. They continue to actively bomb and incinerate the improvised dwellings of displaced communities. The occupation is not even prepared to let freezing families keep what little shelter they have. They […] | By
(2026-01-23). UN Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Protest Crackdown. moderndiplomacy.eu The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an emergency session on Friday to address what it described as "alarming violence" used by Iranian authorities against protesters, as a group of states push for alleged abuses to be documented for possible future trials. At least 50 countries backed the call for the special session, according …
(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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-23). UN rights council decries crackdown in Iran, deepens scrutiny. al-monitor.com The UN Human Rights Council decided Friday to deepen its scrutiny of Iran over its crackdown on protests that left thousands dead, including children, amid demands it end its "brutal repression".The 47-member body voiced alarm about "the unprecedented scale of the violent crackdown on peaceful protests by security forces" in Iran.With 25 votes in favour, seven opposed and the rest abstaining, it decided to extend and broaden the mandate of independent investigators gathering evidence towards ensuring accountability for rights violations in the country.
(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). 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). Scrutiny of judicial safeguards for detention: Cameron v Secretary of State for Justice and Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 1574. ukhumanrightsblog.com INTRODUCTION The crux of the issue in this appeal is both narrow and, to some degree, exceptionally broad. It is narrow in that the central issue before the Court of Appeal was "whether an application made under s.75(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 by a mental health patient to the First-tier Tribunal while subject …
(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). 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). Nekima Levy Armstrong Jailed After Protesting ICE Official Who Also Serves as Pastor in St. Paul. democracynow.org 
The Justice Department said Thursday that it had arrested three people in Minnesota who interrupted a church service in St. Paul to protest a pastor's role as a local ICE official. The activists involved in the protest now face charges under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, a law written to protect abortion clinics. | One of the arrestees, civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong, had her appearance digitally altered in a photo posted online by the White House to make it look like she was crying while handcuffed. Her attorney, Jordan Kushner, tells Democracy Now! that Justice Department off…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Lebanon PM says IMF wants changes to financial rescue plan. newarab.com 
The International Monetary Fund has demanded amendments to a draft rescue law aimed at hauling Lebanon out of its worst financial crisis on record and giving depositors access to savings frozen for six years, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said. | The "financial gap" law is part of Salam told Reuters the IMF wan…
(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). 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). Volfovich: President personally puts units on combat alert. eng.belta.by "The specific feature [of the ongoing inspection of the Armed Forces] is that the president is personally putting military units on combat alert, bypassing the Defense Ministry and the General Staff," said Aleksandr Volfovich.
(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). Lukashenko orders snap army inspection. Here's how it works. eng.belta.by The 19th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade is being inspected as part of the large-scale combat readiness inspection of the Armed Forces of Belarus.
(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). 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). Turkey says Syria ceasefire should hold during Islamic State prisoner transfers to Iraq. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Turkey's foreign minister said the current ceasefire in Syria should remain in place while Islamic State prisoners are transferred to Iraq, saying this would limit security risks.Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a televised interview that the truce between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces was necessary to prevent instability during the transfer process and to avoid further destabilisation in northern and eastern Syria. (Reporting by Ece ToksabayEditing by Ros Russell)…
(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). Israel massacres children, journalists in Gaza during "ceasefire" electronicintifada.net Israeli forces bulldoze UN compound in occupied East Jerusalem.
(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). 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). NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants. sanews.gov.za NSFAS approves funding for over 626 000 first-time applicants | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has approved funding for 626 935 first-time applicants, while 427 144 continuing university students have met the progression criteria for support. | Briefing the media on the state of…
(2026-01-23). Greenland galvanises Europe to confront new US reality. tribune.com.pk 
Europe may have rallied to see off President Donald Trump over Greenland, but its leaders recognise the confrontation is unlikely to be the last in dealings with his increasingly strident version of the United States. | The stakes could hardly be higher, given the $2 trillion trading relationship between the European Union and the US and the dominant role Washington continues to play in the Nato alliance and in support of Ukraine against Russia. | This week, in the space of a few hours at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Trump first ruled out taking Greenland by force and then removed the th…
(2026-01-23). Pakistan unveil 16-member squad for T20I series against Australia. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The matches will take place on 29, 31 January, 1 February and will begin at 4pm PKT. | Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have returned to the T20I squad after missing the three-match away series against Sri Lanka in early January. | Shadab Khan will continue to build on his comeback in the previous T20I series and will form part of a strong spin-bowling contingent along with Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Usman Tariq. | Pakistan squad and player support personnel a…
(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). 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). Economic recovery continues to improve steadily. sanews.gov.za Economic recovery continues to improve steadily | While government's efforts to support economic recovery are gaining momentum, more need to be done to significantly reduce unemployment. | This is according to the Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa. | "South Africa is making progress, but more must be done to ensure economic recovery translates into jobs, income, and improved well-being for all," the Minister said on Friday in Pretoria. | She was providing an update on government's performance against the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024—2029 for…
(2026-01-23). Computer laboratory links children to digital world. sanews.gov.za Computer laboratory links children to digital world | Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza on Thursday handed over a fully equipped computer laboratory to learners at the Umdlamfe Secondary School in Esikhawini, Richards Bay. | The hand over of the high-tech computer lab forms part of government's Back-To-School Programme. | HONOR South Africa, which delivered the laptops, partnered with the Department of Home Affairs to establish the laboratory in support of digital literacy and skills development at the school. | The laboratory will ensure that learners are trained to become active participants in the ar…
(2026-01-23). 18 Senegalese tried in Morocco over AFCON final hooliganism. newarab.com 
The trial of 18 Senegalese football supporters accused of hooliganism in their country's The judge adjourned the hearing until 29 January "to give both the defence and the civil party time to prepare their cases", said lawyer Naima El Guellaf. | A judicial source has told AFP the 18 Senegalese fans were placed in pretrial detention following incidents that disrupted the tournament final in capital Rabat, which Mo…
(2026-01-23). Here are four ways Zohran Mamdani can end financial support in New York City for Israeli settlements, and he must act soon. mondoweiss.net 
Zohran Mamdani has the legal tools to end the Israeli settlement funding and sales pipeline in New York City — now, he just needs the political will to act.
(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). 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). Cuba Reaffirms Strategic Alliance With Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Cuba reaffirmed its support and solidarity for Venezuela and its people and government, as well as its decision to continue strengthening the historic bonds of brotherhood and cooperation that unites both nations. | This was stated by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in a telephone conversation held on Thursday, January 22. | During the conversation, the Cuban pr…
(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). 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). Xi Assures Brazil's Lula of China's Support as Global Tensions Rise. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that China would stand firmly by Brazil and the broader Global South amid what he described as a turbulent international environment. Speaking in a telephone call, Xi urged both countries to safeguard shared interests and uphold the role of the United Nations, presenting …
(2026-01-23). Tensions Rise: Mexico's Oil Support to Cuba Under U.S. Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com The Mexican government is assessing whether to continue its crucial oil shipments to Cuba amid mounting pressure from the United States. President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration fears possible U.S. reprisals over this vital lifeline to the Caribbean nation, left largely unsupported following a halt in Venezuelan oil supplies.
(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). Thousands rally for South Yemen independence amid Saudi diplomatic push. al-monitor.com Large protests called for southern independence in Yemen on Friday, reflecting persistent support for the separatists despite the Saudi-backed government's efforts to quash the separatist movement.