2026-01-25: News Headlines

Liza Rozovsky (2026-01-25). Trump sent envoys Witkoff and Kushner to ensure Netanyahu delay opening Rafah. haaretz.com One goal of Trump's Board of Peace is to make the lives of Palestinians in Gaza, who are suffering from the ravages of winter, including freezing temperatures, fierce winds and flooding in around their tents, more tolerable as quickly as possible…

PRISM (2026-01-25). Aid by permission: How Israel's NGO ban is reshaping life and survival in Gaza. juancole.com By Hassan Abo Qamar, — | On Jan. 1, Israel revoked the licenses of 37 international and local humanitarian organizations in Gaza, in an attempt to force them to end their operations in the region by March. While organizations are still operating for now, the move is affecting the groups' access to supplies and is already impacting daily life in Gaza. Organizations that have provided the foundations of civilian survival—health care, food distribution, water and sanitation, shelter, education, and psychological support[mdash…

newarab (2026-01-25). US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase. newarab.com

newarab (2026-01-25). Bereaved father in Gaza tries to will his son back from the dead. newarab.com The boy was dead, limp and bloodied on the floor of a morgue, the latest casualty in "He's sleeping. He'll wake up now. There's nothing wrong with him. He's fine," Yusuf Zawara said Saturday. "I'm just cleaning his face. He's sleepy. He didn't sleep all night because of the bombing." | There was dust in the bereaved father's hair and blood on his clothes. As he knelt over his son in

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Gaza's tent life between illness and daily despair. aljazeera.com Gaza faces public health crisis amid Israel's war, with waste, sewage and poor sanitation leading to disease outbreaks.

ICRC (2026-01-25). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Week in Pictures: From Minneapolis turmoil to Israeli attacks on Gaza. aljazeera.com

albawaba (2026-01-25). "The Discombobulator" : Trump reveals secret US weapon disabled venezuela's defenses. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has disclosed details about a previously undisclosed weapon that he says played a critical role in a recent American military operation in Venezuela, marking a rare public reference to advanced U.S. capabilities used in covert actions.In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said the weapon—referred to as "the Discombobulator"—was deployed during a U.S. raid in Caracas that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Washington has long accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking and terrorism-related offenses.A…

orinocotribune.com (2026-01-25). Venezuela Reaches Nearly 20,000 Migrant Repatriations, US Resumes Extrajudicial Killings – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond

orinocotribune.com (2026-01-25). Venezuela Reaches Nearly 20,000 Migrant Repatriations, US Resumes Extrajudicial Killings – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-01-25). En México reafirman defensa de Cuba y apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cubanos residentes en México y miembros de distintas organizaciones rechazaron este sábado las amenazas de Estados Unidos hacia la isla y ratificaron el apoyo a Venezuela tras la agresión militar perpetrada por Washington. | "Una vez más, desde el Norte, se alzan voces que no conocen la historia ni respetan la soberanía, voces que murmuran la vieja y desgastada amenaza de la invasión contra nuestra patria, Cuba", expresó la vicepresidenta de la Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en México José Martí, Olivia Garza. | Al dar lectura a una declaración durante un acto en el capitalino Jardín San Carlos, la activista de…

Guest Blogger (2026-01-25). Polar Colding…Antarctica Saw Its Coldest October In 44 Years! wattsupwiththat.com On October 15, 2025, the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station reported a record low temperature of -61.3 degrees Celsius, marking the coldest October temperature measured in the Southern Hemisphere since 1981.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). China, Brazil vow to further deepen ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation and jointly safeguard the central role of the United Nations amid the current turbulent international situation during a phone conversation on Friday.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2026-01-25). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |

Julia Conley (2026-01-25). New Video Contradicts DHS Claims About Minneapolis Killing of Alex Pretti. truthout.org In the original video of the shooting of a man in Minneapolis, identified by the Minneapolis Star Tribune at 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a woman in a pink coat was seen in the background filming the incident with her phone. Drop Site News obtained footage that appeared "to come from the direction of the woman in pink filming from the sidewalk" and showed the shooting at a closer distance… |

newarab (2026-01-25). Iraq majority bloc backs Nouri al-Maliki as next PM. newarab.com Iraq's main Shia alliance, which holds a parliamentary majority, endorsed on Saturday The nomination effectively guarantees Maliki, 75,…

Juan Cole (2026-01-25). How Minnesotans became Palestinians: Top 5 Ways they are Occupied. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The people of Palestine are occupied by the Israelis. In my experience most Americans do not even know this basic fact. Ignorance of it makes it impossible to understand what is even going on in the Mideast, and I fear until recently most Americans did not. | I went to see the Oscar-nominated film

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). Beaver Dam, WI, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE! Solidarity With Minnesota! wibailoutpeople.org

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 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.

newarab (2026-01-25). Minnesota governor slams 'horrific' new killing by ICE agents. newarab.com Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said Saturday that federal agents deployed in Minneapolis as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown had carried out "another horrific shooting," less than three weeks An video was circulating of a man who was shot during a street disturbance, with several gunshots heard and at least one person in the vicinity wearing a vest marked "POLICE." | The man was later identified by his parents as 37-year-old Alex Jeffrey Pretti, who worked an intensive…

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Gaethje batters Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324. aljazeera.com Rising MMA star Paddy Pimblett's nine-fight winning streak ends in a bloodied bout against the UFC's American icon.

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee. aljazeera.com Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). Fond du Lac, WI, January 31, 2026: Worker Community Assembly! Stop ICE! Reports From Minneapolis! wibailoutpeople.org Event: www.facebook.com/share/1BR1a72FiK/ Saturday, January 31, 2026 — 1-4 p.m.50 E Bank St., Fond du Lac (WI) at Labor TempleLight Lunch at 12: 30 p.m. followed by program$10 suggested donation. No one turned away for lack of fundsRegistration strongly encouraged: forms.gle/HBS6cnc74Tc2uhPZA See Cash App QR Code to make a donation to help with expenses for this event. People's …

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Greenland hit by power outage, strong winds in wake of US tensions easing. aljazeera.com The blackout arrives as the government has encouraged citizens to be ready for a 'disaster' lasting up to five days.

Gili Izikovich (2026-01-25). Hundreds of artists demand legal review of 2025 culture award cuts. haaretz.com The suspension includes 5 million shekels ($1.6 million) in cash grants which for some artists represent the only available channel for public funding. 'Harming Israeli culture is harming Israeli society and the spirit of the people,'…

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 5 killed, 10 injured in suicide blast at wedding ceremony in NW Pakistan. ecns.cn At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide blast at a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said.

MDORE (2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |

Ashley Smith (2026-01-25). With Donroe Doctrine, Trump Threatens to Export His Brand of Authoritarianism. truthout.org President Donald Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS) is the crudest articulation yet of his authoritarian nationalist project. It promises to smash the so-called rules-based international order Washington has superintended since the end of the Cold War. The U.S., of course, repeatedly violated that order's stated principles, like sovereignty and self-determination, most recently with the… |

Japanese Community Youth Council (2026-01-25). Sunday 2/15: Until All Of Us Are Free: Youth-Led Remembrance of WWII Japanese-Americans Imprisonments. indybay.org Japanese Community Youth Council | 2012 Pine Street | San Francisco, CA, 94115…

Lynda Carson (2026-01-25). Paul Robeson passed away 50 years ago today. indybay.org Image of Paul Robeson:…

LVP (2026-01-25). ICE Out of Bay! SF Rally with Minneapolis & US Struggle Against ICE Occupation, Murders. indybay.org Hundreds of unionists and community members rallied in in solidarity with the Minneapolis strike against ICE and against the murderous attacks by the ICE getstapo agents around the country.

G. Granwol (2026-01-25). At "No Tech for ICE" Demo, Deadly Consequences of Palantir's Technology Heavily Protested. indybay.org Hundreds chanted "Hey, hey, ho, ho, Peter Thiel has got to go".

SJ Nihonmachi Outreach Committee & partners (2026-01-25). Sunday 2/15: 46th Annual SJ Day of Remembrance – EO 9066 Japanese-Americans Incarceration Camps WWII. indybay.org San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin – Annex Auditorium | 640 N. 5th Street | Downtown San Jose 95112…

repost (2026-01-25). Socialist Members of Argentine Parliament Support Minneapolis General Strike & Against ICE. indybay.org Socialist members of Argentina's parliament issued a statement and fought for the parliament to support the general strike in Minneapolis and also called for an end to ICE.

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-25). US immigration detains two-year-old in Minneapolis, sparks massive outrage. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 2-year-old child was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday in Minneapolis while she was with her father, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). | Despite a court order demanding the toddler's immediate release, the father and child were flown to Texas, CNN reported. The family's attorney, Kira Kelley, later confirmed that the child had been released and was recovering from the traumatic experience. | Elvis Joel Tipan-Echeverria and his daughter, Chloe Renata Tipan Villacis, were detained in South Minneapolis while returning home from a gr…

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Beijing prosecutors enhance contribution to urban development, people's livelihoods. ecns.cn Thanks to better handling of public interest cases, Beijing prosecutors have significantly strengthened their supervisory role in contributing to urban development and the improvement of people's livelihoods over the past decade.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Comicomment: 'Delivering warmth' by force — Arctic hegemony on display. ecns.cn Viewing Greenland through the lens of great-power competition, Washington seeks strategic control and access to key resources.

Japanese American Citizens League (2026-01-25). Saturday 2/14: Northern CA Time of Remembrance – EO 9066 Japanese-Americans Incarcerations WWII. indybay.org California Museum | 1020 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Indonesia resumes search for about 80 missing after landslide kills 10. aljazeera.com The death toll from Saturday's landslide in a residential area of West Java province has risen to 10.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Russian passenger flight makes emergency landing in Lanzhou. ecns.cn A Russian passenger aircraft carrying 246 people made a successful emergency landing at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in Gansu province on Friday after issuing a distress signal while flying over Chinese airspace, airport authorities said.

albawaba (2026-01-25). Explosion kills 1 at high-rise building in the Bronx, New York. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A gas explosion killed one person and injured 14 others in in New York City early on Saturday, American authorities announced.The explosion happened at a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx, causing a big fire that spread through the top floors.Firefighters were called shortly before 12.30 a.m. to the 17-story New York City housing authority (Nycha) building in the Bronx, due to the fire.The Guardian cited officials who said people rushed to windows screaming for help as flames engulfed parts of the top floors.BREAKING: Explosion reported at high-rise building in The Bronx, New York, with reports…

Santa Cruz County Indivisible (2026-01-25). Monday 1/26: Santa Cruz: ICE Out Now, ICE out Forever. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…

UFCLP (2026-01-25). All Out for NYC Nurses for Single Payer & A General Strike – No Medicare Advantage. indybay.org 15,000 NYC nurses have been forced on strike and are facing a massive union busting. The entire working class needs to be mobilized to join them on the picket line and shutdown New York City to win the strike. The scabs are being supported by Democratic NY governor Hochul is supporting the scabs and NYC union bureaucrats are supporting the healthcare insurance companies and medicare advantage. Some are even getting paid by them to…

The Independent (2026-01-25). Xi congratulates Yoweri Museveni on re-election as president of Uganda. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Xi said in the message that China and Uganda, bound by a long-standing traditional friendship, have in recent years firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and …

Stockton JACL (2026-01-25). Saturday 2/28: Stockton: WWII EO 9066 Incarcerations of Americans of Japanese Ancestry Commemoration. indybay.org Buddhist Church of Stockton | 2820 Shimizu Drive | Stockton, CA, 95203…

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). China probes senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli for suspected serious discipline, law violations: defense ministry. ecns.cn Liu is a member of the CMC and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department."ÄÄThe decision to place them under investigation was made by the CPC Central Committee, according to the ministry.

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-25). Indian-origin man, 28, killed in Canada's Burnaby, gangwar link suspected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Police in Burnaby, Canada, have said the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old Indian-origin man on Thursday may be linked to an ongoing gang conflict. The victim has been identified as Dilraj Singh Gill, a Vancouver resident who was reportedly known to law enforcement. | According to Burnaby RCMP, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the 3700 block of Canada Way shortly before 5: 30 p.m. on January 22, 2026. Upon arrival, they found an injured man who later died despite emergency medical efforts. | Soon after the shooting, police discovered a burning vehicle in the 5000 block of Buxton Street.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Novel pay systems to aid medical access. ecns.cn China has pledged to improve the convenience and efficiency of healthcare insurance payments over the next three years, the National Healthcare Security Administration said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 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.

Human Rights Watch (2026-01-25). Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Northeast Escalation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp in the desert region of al-Hasakah Province, Syria, on January 21, 2026, following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces the previous day. | © 2026 Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via AP Photo…

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Pakistani president calls for making education national priority for youth empowerment. ecns.cn Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called for making education a national priority to empower the youth as partners in building a skilled, enlightened and resilient Pakistan."ÄÄ…

Jack Khoury (2026-01-25). Masked assailants torch Palestinian cars in West Bank, spraying graffiti of Star of David and. haaretz.com The attack occurred amid rising tensions over the newly established Tarfon Israeli settler outpost in Area B of the West Bank, territory where Palestinians hold civil authority and Israel has pledged not to build settlements…

CAT (2026-01-25). Monday 1/26: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). Manitowoc, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE Terror NOW! Emergency Protest. wibailoutpeople.org

The Independent (2026-01-25). 30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district. independent.co.ug Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The just-concluded Local Council Five (LCV) elections in Busia district have kicked out thirty (30) incumbent councillors, ushering in new faces. Busia district council comprises 41 councilors representing fourteen (14) sub-counties, four (4) town councils, and two (2) divisions, covering a total of twenty (20) administrative units. The results, declared …

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Minneapolis live news: US federal agents shoot dead nurse Alex Pretti. aljazeera.com Videos show the victim holding a phone in his hand, not a handgun, as he ‚Å tried to help other protesters.

ICE Out for Good (2026-01-25). Bay Area Stands with the People of Minnesota. indybay.org In solidarity with the people of Minnesota, Bay Area residents took to the streets of San Francisco on January 23 to protest ICE terror. The protest march started at the Target store located at 4th and Mission.

The Independent (2026-01-25). A political obtuary of Bobi Wine. independent.co.ug THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | At the beginning of January, I drove from Kabale to Rukungiri, Bushenyi, Kaseese, Fort Portal, Kyenjojo, Mubende, Mityana and Kampala. Then in the last week of the election, I was joined by Prof. Melina Platas of New York University and Prof. Jude Kagoro of Bremen University. We …

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Chinese PLA aerobatic team to fly J-10 Jets at Singapore Airshow. ecns.cn The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will attend the Singapore Airshow from late January to early February, performing flight demonstrations using J-10 fighter jets, the Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday.

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Myanmar holds final election round, military-backed party set to win. aljazeera.com UN official describes monthlong polls as 'illegitimate', while ASEAN regional bloc says it will not certify the vote.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Kremlin says nearly 5 bln U.S. dollars in Russian assets frozen in U.S. ecns.cn Around five billion U.S. dollars in Russian assets were frozen in the United States by the previous administration, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

Ed Newman (2026-01-25). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirms military readiness on National Defense Day. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the National Defense Council, led the main activities for National Defense Day on Saturday, where he confirmed the cohesion and readiness of the forces of the territorial defense system. | During a tactical demonstration exercise at the Sanguily Combat Glory Tank Unit, the Head of State was accompanied by Army Corps General àÅlvaro López Miera, Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, and other high-ranking military officers, the Presidency reported. | Díaz-Canel Bermúdez congratulated the combatants for the levels of organization and discipline they demonstrated…

LVP (2026-01-25). ICE, The Class War in Minneapolis & The General Strike with Professor August Nimtz. indybay.org There is growing working class action in Minneapolis and Minnesota against the occupation and attacks by ICE goons. This program looks at what is happening now and the 1934 general strike and the growing class struggle in Minnesota and nationally along with the role of the Democrats…

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 9 killed in road accident in southern Pakistan. ecns.cn A collision between a car and a truck left at least nine people killed and several others injured in Pakistan's southern Sindh province, police said on Saturday.

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2026-01-25). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 18- Jan. 24). ecns.cn China's economy grew 5.0% in 2025, meeting the government's annual growth target, official data showed on Monday. | Gross domestic product reached 140.19 trillion yuan ($20.12 trillion) last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-25). Another Hindu man set ablaze, killed in Bangladesh; family alleges pre-meditated killing. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A 23-year-old Hindu man was burned alive inside a garage in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district, leading to allegations of a deliberate killing and renewed concerns about the safety of religious minorities in the country. | The victim, Chanchal Chandra Bhoumik, had been employed at the garage for several years. Originally from Lakshmipur village in Cumilla district, he had moved to Narsingdi for work. He was the middle child in his family and their only earning member. The incident occurred near the Mosque Market area, close to the Narsingdi Police Lines. According to eyewitnesses and local residents,…

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Sudan's women break 'traditional rules' to survive. aljazeera.com Women forced into hard labour to survive as over eight million children face one of world's longest school closures.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). TikTok inks joint venture deal for U.S. operations. ecns.cn In a bid to avert a potential U.S. ban over so-called security concerns, popular social media platform TikTok announced on Friday that it had closed a deal to establish a majority United States-owned joint venture to run its U.S. operations.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Xinjiang reports highest foreign trade growth in China. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region recorded robust foreign trade growth in 2025, with total import and export value hitting a record 520.4 billion yuan ($74.7 billion), a year-on-year increase of 19.9 percent — the highest growth rate in China, according to Urumqi Customs District.

Peninsula Peace, Justice Center (2026-01-25). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Resistance Report from Minnesota. indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | Register here: bit.ly/MN0129

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). Across Wisconsin Sunday, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE Terror Now! Protests (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org

albawaba (2026-01-25). Video from new angle: ICE agents fatally shoot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shocking video was released today from Minneapolis showing ICE agents shooting a man in the street. The person was identified as Alex Pretti, BBC reported.Federal immigration officers have shot and killed Alex Pretti, 37, in Minneapolis amid continued protests following the death of Renee Good, who was also shot dead by an immigration agent in the same city.Renee Good was killed around three weeks ago inside her car after federal officials said she was using her car as a weapon, despite refutations of the claim by authorities in Minnesota.üö®üá∫&u…

Raging Grannies Join Veterans for Peace (2026-01-25). Protest at Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org Veterans for Peace Chapter 69 holds regular demos in San Francisco. This was their first at the large VA Medical Center in nearby Menlo Park. There will be more soon, especially in light of this morning's news about a VA nurse murdered by ICE.

geo.tv (2026-01-25). US president warns Canada with 100% tariff over China deal. geo.tv Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. — ReutersTrump warns PM Carney deal can endanger their economy.Carney urges citizens to buy domestic products. Tensions arise after…

AACC (2026-01-25). Sunday 2/1: The Voice of Hind Rajab Film Screening and Q&A with Actor Clara Khoury. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…

Angela (2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Virtual screening of the film "The Hidden War on Palestinian Women: Checkpoint Diaries" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHJ0…

albawaba (2026-01-25). Major winter storm cancels over 10,000 US flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Thousands of flights were canceled in the United States as a major winter storm is expected to leave 190 million people across several states with heavy snow and freezing rain, NBC News reported.American media confirmed that the major winter storm is the strongest in years and it will be affecting about 190 million people across 37 states, from the Rockies to New England.The report further mentioned that more than 10,000 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were canceled during the weekend.pic.twitter.com/bR76NpsrEy— National Weather Service (@NWS) Troy Nahumko (2026-01-25). The Whiskey War, or: How to Fight Over Land Like a Civilized Mammal. counterpunch.org Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. Image by Mads Schmidt Rasmussen. Greenland. […] | To read this article, log in
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ecns.cn (2026-01-25). IP protection for new fields to improve. ecns.cn China will improve intellectual property protection in new and emerging fields, especially those connected with artificial intelligence, and push for the formulation of international IP rules for such segments in 2026, officials from China's top IP regulator said on Friday.

albawaba (2026-01-25). "Embrace the Penguin:" A Wave of mockery sweeps the Trump over Its ignorance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — After releasing an AI-generated photo of former US President Donald Trump strolling with a penguin in Greenland, the White House faced intense backlash on social media. The image appeared to be a factual error and swiftly provoked mockery.Following weeks of heated rhetoric from Trump, who had previously claimed that the US should occupy Greenland for national security reasons—at one point even threatening to use force—…

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Xi greets To Lam on election as Vietnam party leader. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, extended congratulations on Friday to To Lam on his election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee.

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). China intensifies crackdown on misuse of personal data. ecns.cn An official from the SPP's public interest litigation department said "justiciability" remains the core principle in handling personal information protection cases, ensuring targeted and standardized law enforcement.

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). UW Madison, January 27, 2026: No ICE On Campus! Money for Public Education NOT ICE! wibailoutpeople.org

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). 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.

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). West Allis, WI, January 25, 2026: Emergency Protest ICE Out of Our Communities! wibailoutpeople.org

Our Reporter (2026-01-25). UPDF Arrest Three Men Trying to Sneak Gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have intercepted three men attempting to sneak a gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld to protect the ongoing investigation, were apprehended on Friday at 7: 00 p.m. by soldiers stationed at the hospital gate. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the …

Our Reporter (2026-01-25). ‚ÄéMoroto Regional Hospital Experiences Surge in Epilepsy Cases. plusnews.ug Authorities at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital have raised concerns over a sharp increase in epilepsy cases in the Karamoja sub-region, with the causes of the condition remaining largely unclear. Health experts at the facility cite infections, hereditary factors, cerebral malaria, typhoid, high blood pressure, and excessive consumption of crude waragi as some of the major contributing …

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal 'untrue'. ecns.cn The World Health Organization (WHO) chief said on Saturday that the reasons given by the United States for its decision to withdraw from the WHO are "untrue."

The Independent (2026-01-25). LCV ELECTIONS: NRM sweeps Bugisu sub-region. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has entrenched its political dominance in the Bugisu sub-region after sweeping all District Chairperson (LCV) seats, consolidating its grip across Mbale, Manafwa, Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko, and Namisindwa districts. In Mbale District, former LCV Vice Chairperson Tony Wamagale delivered a resounding defeat to his former …

Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan (2026-01-25). Challenges Faced by Pakistanis Abroad: Pakistan's Diplomatic and Economic Failures. indybay.org The relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman has always been based on brotherhood and mutual respect. Oman has consistently welcomed Pakistani workers and traders. However, the visa obstacles faced by Pakistanis over the past year are not due to the Omani authorities, but are the result of Pakistan's diplomatic inefficiency. The Government of Pakistan has completely failed to address the concerns of the Omani authorities regarding visas and to reassure them.

Jennifer Locke (2026-01-25). Saturday 2/7: Passing Through. indybay.org 323 10th St. @ Folsom (SoMa), San Francisco, CA 94103…

Reuters (2026-01-25). In Minneapolis, resistance to ICE hardens after agent kills another US citizen. scmp.com When Fabiola, a single mother and naturalised US citizen from Latin America, first learned of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, ‚Äåshe said she was heartbroken and terrified. | Then she joined the thousands of other Minnesotans who have volunteered to track ICE agents since Good was killed, despite her fears for herself and her son Asher, who is seven.

ICE Out for Good (2026-01-25). Protest at Santa Clara Hilton Hotel Calls Out Enabling of ICE. indybay.org On January 23, a protest was held at the Santa Clara Hilton Hotel to call out the company's enabling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The action was one of many organized across the country in solidarity with the general strike called for January 23 in Minneapolis in response to ICE's fascist takeover of the city, and the killing of Renee Nicole Good on January 7.

aljazeera (2026-01-25). Cricket players, officials slam ICC for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup ouster. aljazeera.com Ex-players and cricket administrators question the ICC's decision, saying it reeks of double standards and injustice.

geo.tv (2026-01-25). US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations. geo.tv

Gavrilah (2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Join AIUSA for an inter-generational Write for Rights gathering at the Drawing Room! indybay.org The Drawing Room Inc | 599 Valencia Street | San Francisco, CA…

USCPR (2026-01-25). Wednesday 1/28: Boycott Chevron Virtual Action Training. indybay.org Zoom | uscpr.org/masscall

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). China not about to approve Tesla self-driving tech soon, source. ecns.cn Recent foreign media reports touting imminent approval for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China are inaccurate, a Chinese government source has said.

Plus News (2026-01-25). Luwero MPs Condemn Electoral Malpractice, Call for Urgent Reforms. plusnews.ug Three opposition legislators from Luwero District have strongly condemned what they describe as grossly undemocratic practices that marred recent elections in their constituencies, urging the government to demonstrate a genuine commitment to comprehensive electoral reforms. The MPs—Robert Ssekitooleko (Bamunanika County), Hassan Kirumira (Katikamu South), and Brenda Nabukenya (Luwero Woman MP), all from the National Unity …

By L. Cam Anderson, Contributor, Niko Georgiades, Unicorn Riot (2026-01-25). ICE Agents Kill a Second Person in South Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja

WiBOPM (2026-01-25). Statement From the Family of Alex J. Pretti. wibailoutpeople.org

JODI (2026-01-25). Monday 1/26: Reject Alameda Health Layoffs and Closures. indybay.org 1221 Oak St. 5th floor…

Guest Blogger (2026-01-25). Announcing A Live Event in New York: Net Zero and Freedom. wattsupwiththat.com This promises to be an entertaining evening. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. I hope there will be a good turnout of MC readers. Since space is limited, don't forget to RSVP.

The Independent (2026-01-25). Dr Flavian Zeija sworn in as Uganda's new Chief Justice. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the growing collaboration within Uganda's Judiciary, saying it has played a key role in ensuring stability and improving service delivery in the country. The President made the remarks on Saturday while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief …

MDORE (2026-01-25). 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, (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). Danish PM visits Greenland, vows support in 'difficult time'. ecns.cn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday delivered a brief statement to the media during her visit to Nuuk, capital of Greenland, stressing solidarity and a shared political future within the Danish realm.

Yasmine Louanchi (2026-01-25). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |

Our Reporter (2026-01-25). Joshua Cheptegei to Compete in Dubai's Burj2Burj Half Marathon. plusnews.ug Uganda's long-distance star Joshua Cheptegei is set to compete in the Burj2Burj Half Marathon on February 8, 2026, in Dubai, as part of his preparations for future full marathon races. The Olympic and world champion is currently undergoing intensive high-altitude training in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda, aimed at sharpening his fitness ahead of the race. This year's …

Josh Breiner (2026-01-25). Ben-Gvir seeks to install associate as top police lawyer overseeing indictments. haaretz.com Ben-Gvir's nominee for Israel Police legal adviser, who is currently the legal advisor for the Israel Prison Service, advanced the minister's policy of slashing Palestinian detainees' food rations during the war to the point of starvation…

Paul Yip (2026-01-25). Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on. scmp.com Mainland China's and Hong Kong's birth rates fell to record lows last year, despite extensive government incentives to encourage larger families. In Hong Kong, registered births fell 14 per cent to a historic low of 31,714 in 2025. | Notably, the increase in births in 2024 may have been due to the auspicious Year of the Dragon. It is believed that babies born in the dragon year will grow up to be smart and successful. This is likely to have affected the timing of births as seen in Hong Kong during…

Marianne Dhenin (2026-01-25). Minneapolis Health Care Workers Are Organizing to Defend Their Patients From ICE. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have created a crisis in Minneapolis hospitals since escalating anti-immigrant operations in the Minnesota city in early December. Health care workers who spoke to Truthout report that the number of agents in hospitals has risen sharply since the beginning of the year, with ailing or injured detainees regularly brought into emergency… |

geo.tv (2026-01-25). Fresh protests after man shot dead in Minneapolis operation. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-01-25). China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup. ecns.cn China missed its chance to win the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

MDORE (2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2026-01-25). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org

The Conversation (2026-01-25). Iran's Protests are not just about Economics, they're about an Ideological Crisis. juancole.com

ICRC (2026-01-25). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Jordan. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org

Maxime Duriez (2026-01-25). Uganda: Repression threatens election credibility. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Management of the Dead in Emergencies: Training of Trainer Course Held in Luzhou, Sichuan. icrc.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-01-25). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org

Hugo GABBERO (2026-01-25). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org

Dan Glazebrook (2026-01-25). Disarming Genocide and the Law, Then and Now. counterpunch.org

ICRC (2026-01-25). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-01-25). Cuba realizó ejercicios como parte del Día Nacional de la Defensa. radiohc.cu El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, presenció este sábado en La Habana ejercicios militares como parte del Día Nacional de la Defensa, y evaluó la cohesión entre diferentes tipos de componentes del sistema defensivo territorial. ´La mejor manera de evitar una agresión es que el imperialismo tenga que calcular cuál sería el precio de agredir a nuestro país. Y eso tiene que ver mucho con la preparación que tengamos para este tipo de acciones militares ª, acotó en el inicio de la jornada. | El primer mandatario estuvo presente en la Gran Unidad de Tanques de la Gloria Combativa ´Rescate de Sang…

Pause the Calls to Save Black Lives (2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Justice for Ronald Tinsley – Protest & Vigil. indybay.org Corner of Palm Ave and Del Monte Blvd, Marina…

newarab (2026-01-24). Israel seeks to restrict numbers of Palestinian reentry to Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2026-01-24). How much did it cost Israel to kill Hezbollah chief Nasrallah. newarab.com The Israeli military spent around $40 million to assassinate Hezbollah's long-time leader Nasrallah was killed on 27 September 2024 in Hezbollah's headquarters located underground in the Haret Hreik suburb south of Beirut, days after Israel began a wide-scale aerial offensive on Lebanon. | The bombing campaign came after months of cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel in a fallout over the Gaza war. Israel's offensive also included a gr…

APR editor (2026-01-24). Palestine rally targets NZ companies alleged link to 'opaque' supply lines in Gaza genocide. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Two New Zealand companies were condemned at a pro-Palestinian rally in Auckland today for their alleged complicity in Israel-US military industrial complex roles linked to Israel's genocide in Gaza. The rally in Auckland's Te Komititanga Square was themed "NZ has blood on its hands" and speakers heavily criticised the conduct of Rocket…

Ed Newman (2026-01-24). Genocidal Israeli regime runs defamation campaign against Doctors Without Borders. radiohc.cu The medical charity organization Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières or MSF) has said the defamation campaign launched against it is a propaganda offensive funded and sponsored by Israel. | Declassified UK, a British investigative journalism and media organization, revealed that the Israeli regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, launched an anti-MSF defamation campaign in the UK in an effort to stop the medical charity from providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip…

The Canary (2026-01-24). New book 'Complicit' details UK's enabling role in the Gaza genocide. thecanary.co Peter Oborne's new book Complicit ends with a cathartic condemnation of all UK actors complicit in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The list is long and contains a broad spectrum of UK institutions and individuals Oborne damns. His analysis spans the political, military, media, and public spheres. Politically, he condemns the leadership of both parties, […] | By

| Our Correspondent | (2026-01-24). Govt sells Gaza board entry as diplomacy. tribune.com.pk The government on Friday stood by its decision to join the US-led Board of Peace, selling Pakistan's participation as a diplomatic opening on Gaza as the controversy around the move refused to die down and spilled onto the floor of parliament once again. | The opposition parties called into question both the forum's credibility and the process through which Islamabad signed on. | Addressing a joint sitting, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal defended Pakistan's presence "at the centre stage" alongside brotherly Muslim countries, asserting that it was a "diplomatic win". | The minister explained that staying away wo…

newarab (2026-01-24). Israel strikes Gaza, plans 'Rafah 2' checkpoint for Palestinians. newarab.com At least one person was killed and others wounded in an Israeli bombing of Jabalia al-Balad on Saturday, reports said. | The fresh strikes on Saturday come despite a ceasefire agreement announced in October, which rights groups and activists state has been violated by Israel hundreds of times, and has…

Ed Newman (2026-01-24). Six-month-old boy freezes to death in Gaza amid Israel's inhumane and genocidal blockade. radiohc.cu Another Palestinian infant has died due to extreme cold in the southern Gaza Strip, as displaced families continue to suffer harsh winter conditions combined with the ongoing impacts of a two-year Israeli genocidal war. | Youssef Omar Abu Hammala, a six-month-old baby boy, died as a result of extreme cold in his family's displacement tent in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis on Friday. | With the death of Abu Hammala, the number of children who have died in the besieged Palestinian strip from extreme cold since the beginning of the season has risen to eleven. | Several Palestinians, most of them children, have bee…

albawaba (2026-01-24). Unannounced deal could reshape Gaza's political landscape. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — A Palestinian source, privy to the conversations, suggests that unannounced agreements might have been struck between Hamas and the United States, possibly aiming to alter the political and security landscape within the Gaza Strip.The source described a proposed framework: Hamas would disarm and share maps of its tunnel system. In exchange, the group would be treated as a political entity, no longer a target for military action. The specifics of the arms and information transfer remain undisclosed.Under these reported understandings, Hamas leaders—both political and military—could lea…

JANET (2026-01-24). Venezuela's weapons: solidarity, communes, militias. iacenter.org By Sue Harris January 22, 2026 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 law, these would be U.S. war crimes. Venezuelan masses demonstrate in Caracas to defend their government, Jan. 6, 2026. In the early hours of Jan. 3, if we believe an article in the New York Times, a sneak cyberattack cut off all power in Caracas and prevented the Venezuelans from de…

Misión Verdad (2026-01-24). Venezuela's Strategic Oil Reorientation: Defying the Blockade, Securing Sovereignty. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Jan 22, 2026 | During last week's Annual Message to the Nation, the acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, presented relevant data on the country's oil sector performance in 2025. | She highlighted Rodríguez reported that oil production experienced a 12.9% increase over the past 12 months. Consequently,…

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2026-01-24). Cabello: We will never stray from the path of Bolivar and Chavez. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, affirmed that they will never stray from the path of Simon Bolivar and Hugo Chavez.

Ed Newman (2026-01-24). Crime Exposed: Americans Reveal Secret Weaponry Used During Bombing of Venezuela. radiohc.cu By Yuleidys Hernández Toledo | "The Discombobulator" was the name that US President Donald Trump gave to the unprecedented weapon that US troops used on Saturday, January 3, when they kidnapped the constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, and the first lady and member of the National Assembly (AN), Cilia Flores. | The details were offered by the White House occupant in an interview with the New York Post from the Oval Office, where he once again boasted that he "made the equipment" available to Venezuelan troops "not work" when US helicopters invaded Caracas that early morning of January 3. | "Baffling. They won…

Staff (2026-01-24). Venezuela: Minister Cabello Urges National Unity and Loyalty to Acting President Rodríguez During Chavista Demonstration. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Our sister a…

albawaba (2026-01-24). 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…

Plus News (2026-01-24). EC Sets Tuesday for Fresh Elections in Three Constituencies. plusnews.ug The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as the polling date for the election of Directly Elected Members of Parliament in constituencies where voting was earlier suspended due to electoral irregularities. The affected areas include Kibanda North Constituency in Kiryandongo District, Ibanda Municipality in Ibanda District, and 18 polling stations in Ajuri County …

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-24). UWW, IWF allow Belarusian junior athletes to compete with national symbols. eng.belta.by Belarusian wrestling teams (U15, U17, U20, and U23), along with weightlifting teams (U13, U15, U17, and U20), will now compete on the world stage without any restrictions on the use of national symbols.

WiBOPM (2026-01-24). MKE LABOR stands with MN! ICE Out of Our Cities! wibailoutpeople.org

Prof Rodrigue Tremblay (2026-01-24). Video: Donald Trump in 2025: Division, Destruction, Aggression. globalresearch.ca Since his inuguration on January 20, 2025, "the American president has violated many national and international laws and treaties, he has has displayed a predatory and unstable character and a questionable judgment. | His excessive egocentrism, his lack of ethics …

Antifabot (2026-01-24). Fearless hunt saboteurs protect wildlife, so why don't the police give a shit? thecanary.co The Middleton Hunt are ____ing arseholes. Before we go any further, I would like to make that very clear. And I found this out on Saturday 17, January 2026 when I dragged my carcass out of bed on a freezing and wet morning and made my way to Leeds. I was off to join the […] | By

| Web Desk | (2026-01-24). Heavy snowfall paralyses northern Pakistan, army launches rescues. tribune.com.pk Continuous snowfall and severe cold weather in Pakistan's upper regions have badly disrupted daily life, with several feet of snow reported across Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan, officials said on Saturday. | The extreme weather has led to the closure of major and connecting roads, disruption of power supply and hundreds of people being stranded. Landslides and avalanches have been reported at multiple locations, while large-scale rescue and relief operations are being carried out by the Pakistan Army and the civil administration. | Authorities have warned that the intense cold…

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

Skwawkbox (2026-01-24). Emergency rally tonight 24 January as hunger striker begins thirst strike. thecanary.co Political prisoner and anti-genocide hunger striker Umer Khalid has been forced to begin his planned thirst strike a day early, after prison authorities moved him into a 'non-association' solitary confinement cell, without a phone. Umer Khalid: at serious risk Umer Khalid is now under 24/7 monitoring and the prison will now not allow him to […] | By

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2026-01-24). Uganda Hits Back at U.S. Sanctions Threats, Accuses Washington of Oil-Driven Interference. plusnews.ug Uganda's ruling establishment has dismissed calls by the United States to sanction General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, branding Washington's response to the 2026 General Elections as hypocritical, self-interested, and a direct assault on Uganda's sovereignty. The rebuke follows a statement by U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch, who urged President Donald Trump to impose sanctions …

eng.belta.by (2026-01-24). Belarus considers new approaches to rural housing construction. eng.belta.by Dmitry Krutoi reviewed the housing construction practices in use at the Kolkhoz Rodina agricultural production cooperative in Mogilev Oblast.

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

____ (2026-01-24). Andy Burnham Eyes Parliament Return Amidst Labour Leadership Speculation. devdiscourse.com Andy Burnham, a significant figure within the Labour Party and serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, announced plans to return to Parliament. This move has sparked discussions of potential leadership competition with current Prime Minister Keir Starmer, although Burnham pledges allegiance to the government if elected.

____ (2026-01-24). Tensions Rise in Minneapolis: Immigration Shooting Sparks Outcry. devdiscourse.com The city of Minneapolis witnessed a surge in tension following the fatal shooting of a man by federal immigration officers on Saturday. This incident comes in the wake of a previous shooting and is contributing to growing unrest as protests against federal immigration policies intensify.

aljazeera (2026-01-24). Seven dead, dozens missing after landslide in Indonesia's West Bandung. aljazeera.com Latest disaster comes weeks after deadly floods and landslides left more than 1,000 people dead in Indonesia's west.

JANET (2026-01-24). Mediterranean dockworkers mobilize for antiwar strike Feb. 6. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto January 21, 2026 The grassroots union (Unione Sindacale di Base) of dockworkers located in Genoa, Italy, which has held antiwar general strikes in the summer and fall of 2025, is moving forward with an international general strike for Feb. 6, 2026. This Jan. 23 they are holding a national assembly in Genoa to mobilize for the international strike. In a release calling for the assembly, the USB wrote: "Dockworkers call for action. We refuse to collaborate with rearmament policies. We do not want the docks to be privatized and become a tool of the military. We do not want to work for war. Can th…

UMMID (2026-01-24). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.

Robert Freeman (2026-01-24). Belfast crowned most congested city in Britain. thecanary.co Digital mapping company TomTom has released a study revealing Belfast as suffering the worst congestion than anywhere across Britain and the Northern Ireland. They define congestion as how much worse traffic can get compared to when it's in an ideal state: Congestion is calculated by collecting all the travel times recorded by TomTom during a […] | By

al-monitor (2026-01-24). foreign minister says Putin attacked during Abu Dhabi talks. al-monitor.com By Max HunderKYIV, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday of "cynically" ordering a massive missile strike while delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. were in Abu Dhabi for Washington-brokered peace talks."This barbaric attack once again proves that Putin's place is not at the board of peace, but at the dock of the special tribunal," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X.

Editor (2026-01-24). The Gratuitous Barbarity of Trump's So-Called 'Board of Peace'. 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…

BARRY (2026-01-24). The Consent of the Governed Has Been Withdrawn. portside.org The Consent of the Governed Has Been Withdrawn |

| Shahid Hamid | (2026-01-24). Suicide bomber targets wedding party in DI Khan. tribune.com.pk A suicide bombing ripped through a wedding ceremony at the residence of peace committee leaders near Qureshi Mor in Dera Ismail Khan, killing five members of the peace committee and injuring seven others, police confirmed on Friday night. | District Police Officer Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, while sharing initial details with the media, said the attack took place during an ongoing wedding ceremony at the house of peace committee leaders. | He confirmed that five people were killed on the spot, while seven others sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for immediate medical treatment. | According to poli…

WiBOPM (2026-01-24). Milwaukee Labor and Community Members Rally in Solidarity With Minneapolis! Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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…

WSWS (2026-01-24). The EPA sets the value of human life and health at zero: A further comment. wsws.org By assigning zero economic value to lives saved through environmental protection while attributing full value to corporate profitability, the Trump administration is imposing the entire social and biological cost of production on the working class.

A correspondent in Tehran (2026-01-24). Proxies, maritime pressure, power plays: Iran's options if US strikes. al-monitor.com A military strike risks entrenching hard-liners in Tehran if Washington fails to accomplish regime change driven by a clear endgame.

newleftreview (2026-01-24). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.

Thomas Newdick (2026-01-24). Legacy F-15 Eagles Boost NASA Test Fleet. twz.com The 'legacy'

| Reuters | (2026-01-24). Iran warns any US attack will be treated as 'all-out war'. tribune.com.pk Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us," a senior Iranian official said on Friday, ahead of the arrival of a US military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days. | "This military buildup – we hope it is not intended for real confrontation – but our military is ready for the worst-case scenario. This is why everything is on high alert in Iran," said the senior Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity. | "This time we will treat any attack – limited, unlimited, surgical, kinetic, whatever they call it – as an all-out war against us, and w…

The Independent (2026-01-24). 33 Ugandans to receive national medals on Liberation Day. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government will award national medals to 33 distinguished Ugandans during this year's Liberation Day celebrations, the Minister of the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has announced. Speaking to journalists at the Government Media Centre on Friday, Babalanda said the medals will be awarded as part of activities marking the …

____ (2026-01-24). Tragedy in the Bronx: Gas Explosion Rocks High-Rise Apartment. devdiscourse.com A gas explosion erupted in a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx early Saturday, tragically resulting in one fatality and 14 injuries as overnight temperatures plunged to single digits, authorities reported.

Joe Jurado (2026-01-24). Former Iowa Education Official Ian Roberts Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges. newsone.com Source: Polk County Sheriff / Polk County Sheriff | Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, has pleaded guilty to two federal charges. |

aljazeera (2026-01-24). Arsenal vs Manchester United: Premier League — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Arsenal will attempt to extend lead at top of Premier League to seven points, but a new-look Manchester United await.

Agence France-Presse (2026-01-24). Russian air attack on Ukraine kills 1, injures 31 while negotiators try to end war. scmp.com Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 31 overnight into Saturday as negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were to meet in the United Arab Emirates for a second day of talks to end Russia's nearly four-year full-scale invasion. | One person died and four were wounded in drone attacks on the capital, Kyiv, according to Kyiv City Military Administration head Tymur Tkachenko.

Willem Moore (2026-01-24). Far-right AI 'Amelia' is scamming vulnerable right-wing virgins. thecanary.co If you've been on X/Twitter recently, you may have come across 'Amelia': Goth Waifu Amelia is now the mascot of UK nationalism and has gone viral after the UK panicked and took her game down. Make UK great again. pic.twitter.com/ocaaC0CIEF — Pirat_Nation üî¥ (@Pirat_Nation) January 17, 2026 The first thing you'll notice about Amelia is […] | By

Charles Rotter (2026-01-24). The Brain Microplastics Claim and the Collapse of Scientific Restraint. wattsupwiththat.com the episode will stand as another example of how easily scientific restraint is abandoned when a frightening story is available for the telling.

| Web Desk | (2026-01-24). Iran thanks Pakistan for opposing UN rights vote in Geneva. tribune.com.pk Iran's ambassador to Pakistan has publicly thanked Islamabad for opposing a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that deepens international scrutiny of Tehran's crackdown on protests. | "I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister, H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Muhammad Ishaq Dar," Iran's Ambassador Raza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X. | I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakista…

newleftreview (2026-01-24). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.

UMMID (2026-01-24). '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.

Huseyin Vodinali (2026-01-24). A Ghost is Haunting Davos! The WEF Summit. globalresearch.ca The 2026 Davos Summit of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will undoubtedly go down in history. | Just as the fall of the Berlin Wall symbolized the end of the First Cold War with the victory of the United States, I …

newleftreview (2026-01-24). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.

BILL (2026-01-24). The Supreme Court's Quiet War On Cuba. progressivehub.net BLAKE BURDGE | THE LEVER…

Dani Bar On (2026-01-24). Indian-Israelis revel in nostalgia — and dream about returning to the old country. haaretz.com The vibrant Indian-Israeli community came alive at two Eilat festivals, with some members longing not just for the culture of their past, but for a return to the old homeland…

ecns.cn (2026-01-24). 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.

WSWS (2026-01-24). New Zealand Labour Party offers no alternative to austerity and war. wsws.org Opposition Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins' pledges to address the worsening social crisis are utterly hollow, as is his pretence of opposing US military interventions.

newarab (2026-01-24). Houthi leader says US, UK plot targeting Yemen's resources. newarab.com Houthi leader The leader of the rebel group made the remarks at an event marking the anniversary of the killing of "The injustice against our Yemeni people took the form of an aggression engineered by Z…

Libby Lenkinski (2026-01-24). film industry is facing authoritarian catastrophe. how it can resist. haaretz.com What's unfolding in Israeli cinema is no passing storm. It's a sustained state effort to discipline those who tell unsanctioned stories. The real fight isn't over taste or funding, but over who gets to narrate reality at all ‚óè A roadmap for resisting an increasingly authoritarian system…

WiBOPM (2026-01-24). Tens of Thousands in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN Strike, Join Picket Lines, Shut Down Businesses and Rally January 23, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org

al-monitor (2026-01-24). Syrian troops, Kurdish forces poised on front lines as truce deadline looms. al-monitor.com By Orhan Qereman and Khalil AshawiQAMISHLI, Syria, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Syrian troops and Kurdish forces were massed on opposing sides of front lines in northern Syria on Saturday, as the clock ticked down to an evening deadline that would determine whether they resume fighting or lay down their arms.Neighbouring Turkey, as well as some officials in Syria, said late on Friday that the deadline could be extended.

Jason Ditz (2026-01-24). Massacre Claimed as SDF Fighter Killed 21 in Village Near Syria's Kobane. news.antiwar.com The Kurdish SDF has reported that one of their fighters was involved in an apparent massacre in the village of Kharous, near the important border city of Kobane. The incident gained major national attention after a video was released online of the killer bragging about the incident. The fighter in question was posing with the …

via Indivisible (2026-01-24). 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…

Cameron Harrison (2026-01-24). Minnesota General Strike unites labor and community against ICE. peoplesworld.org MINNEAPOLIS—"When injustice becomes policy, something else happens, too. The people will rise up because the only alternative is surrender…and I don't think Minnesota is going to surrender." Those were the words of Service Employees International Union President April Verrett speaking to the tens of thousands who demonstrated in downtown Minneapolis on Friday for the Truth …

BARRY (2026-01-24). With the Greenland BS Done, It's Time to Re-Focus. portside.org With the Greenland BS Done, It's Time to Re-Focus |

UMMID (2026-01-24). Meet Vijay Ubale: AIMIM Group Leader in Mumbai Mahanagar Palika. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has appointed Vijay Tatoba Ubale as the Party's Group Leader (Gut Neta) in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Mumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC).

newarab (2026-01-24). Ireland slams Israel's demolition of UNRWA HQ. newarab.com

Tribune News Service (2026-01-24). US teen inspired by Isis pleads guilty to attempted murder of police officer. scmp.com A 17-year-old in the US who expressed interest in joining the Islamic State (Isis) has pleaded guilty to trying to kill one New Jersey police officer and attacking backup police with a knife. | Fasihullah Safar, of Alexandria, Virginia, would be sentenced as an adult on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer and motor vehicle theft, Burlington County prosecutors said on Friday.

| AFP | (2026-01-24). 150 IS detainees transferred to Iraq. tribune.com.pk Europeans were among 150 senior Islamic State group detainees transferred this week by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to neighbouring Iraq, whose premier urged EU countries to repatriate their nationals. | They were among an estimated 7,000 jihadists due to be moved to Iraq as the Kurdish-led force that has held them for years relinquishes swathes of territory to the advancing Syrian army. | In 2014, IS swept across Syria and Iraq, committing massacres and forcing women and girls into sexual slavery, but backed by a US-led coalition, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) ultimately defe…

WSWS (2026-01-24). Chile's Julia Chuñil case: violent arrest of Mapuche leader's adult children fuels trial by media. wsws.org Interogation by Chile's infamous Carabineros can easily slip into torture to extract false testimony or confessions.

Reuters (2026-01-24). US-brokered Ukraine peace talks end with no deal, as Russian strikes continue. scmp.com Ukraine and Russia ended a second day of ‚US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday without a deal but with more talks expected next weekend, even as overnight Russian air strikes knocked out power for over a million Ukrainians amid sub-zero winter cold. | Statements after the conclusion of the talks did not indicate that any agreements had been reached, but Moscow and Kyiv both said they were open to further dialogue.

Phil Rockstroh (2026-01-24). Authoritarians' Promise of "Law and Order" Always Translates to Lawlessness at the Top. dissidentvoice.org Human history is a crime scene, and the perps have been, more often than not, men in uniform, often agents of the law, deployed by the political class to carry out their criminal intent. A defining refrain of Adolf Hitler was: "law and order." Law enforcement entailed the perpetration of authoritarian ideology on the German …

newarab (2026-01-24). Bulgaria releases owner of ship linked to Beirut Port explosion. newarab.com Bulgarian authorities have released the owner of a ship that carried the ammonium nitrate linked to the Lebanese media outlets reported that Igor Grechushkin, a Cypriot-Russian national, was released after being held in custody since his arrest at Sofia airport in September last year. He was detained on an Interpol Red Notice as per an arrest warrant by the Lebanese judiciary. | His detention had been part of ongoing efforts to advanc…

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

Jared Szuba (2026-01-24). US military negotiated SDF withdrawal from Raqqa prison. al-monitor.com Syrian government forces took full control of Raqqa after hundreds of SDF fighters were evacuated to Kobani under US-negotiated safe passage.

Maria Gallucci (2026-01-24). This Brooklyn bagel shop is saving money with plug-in batteries. grist.org In the back of Black Seed Bagels in northern Brooklyn is a giant catering kitchen filled with industrial-size condiments and freezers full of dough. A tall, silver electric oven, named the Baconator, stands in a far corner, cooking thousands of pounds of meat every week to accompany Black Seed's hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels. | The Baconator is connected to a battery the size of a carry-on suitcase, which is plugged into the wall. While the morning rush is underway, the 2.8-kilowatt-hour battery can directly power the commercial oven to reduce the company's reliance on the electric grid, Noah Bernamoff, Black…

Dr. Anisa Muzaffar (2026-01-24). More Than Trade: How the Malaysia-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Could Reshape Development. globalresearch.ca Malaysia's Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States will shape more than the terms of bilateral trade. Its biggest effects are developmental. It influences what Malaysia can realistically secure from powerful multinational exporters, how far the state can …

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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?

newarab (2026-01-24). US could deport large number of Iranian ICE detainees: NIAC. newarab.com Rights advocates say they have reason to believe that the US government plans to send a large group of Iranians on a If this happens, it would be the third such flight in five months. The first was in September and the second was in December. | "We've heard from a few sources. The main ones are lawyers of detainees in ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] detention," Ryan Costello, policy director at the Washington, DC-based…

| Our Correspondent | (2026-01-24). Uzbek delegation eyes trade beyond $114m. tribune.com.pk The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting Uzbek trade delegation have agreed to work towards expanding bilateral trade beyond the current level of $114 million, with textiles identified as a priority sector. | According to a statement issued on Friday, the understanding was reached during a meeting held at APTMA House in Lahore on January 23, 2026, between members and office-bearers of APTMA and representatives of Uzbekistan's public and private sectors. | The Uzbek delegation included senior officials and business leaders and was received by APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad and other senio…

Chetan Aggarwal (2026-01-24). India—New Zealand FTA: A People-First Pact for a New Era of Trade. fairobserver.com Even as the global trade sector has experienced an Annus Horribilis (horrible year), 2025 has been India's year of trade acceleration. In July, New Delhi signed the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); in December, it sealed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman; and now, in a record nine months, India and…

newleftreview (2026-01-24). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.

newarab (2026-01-24). Lebanon PM says international force needed after UNIFIL. newarab.com Lebanon will need some sort of international force after the withdrawal of the United Nations' UNIFIL mission scheduled for 2027, Some 10,800 UN peacekeepers have

newarab (2026-01-24). KLM suspends Tel Aviv, Gulf flights amid US-Iran tensions. newarab.com

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-01-24). The Magic System Of Zionism. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If I spoke critically of something abusive that India was doing in Kashmir, would you expect me to be accused of an anti-Hindu hate crime? | If you criticized an Indian military operation, would you have to preface it with "I don't hate Hindus or their religion and am not the slightest bit Hinduphobic"? | If there was worldwide opposition to something that Indian military forces were doing, would you expect western governments to start frantically churning out laws to ban that opposition because it w…

APR editor (2026-01-24). 'Thank God' parents of PNG conjoined twins grateful they defied medical advice. asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The parents of rare conjoined twins say doctors in Papua New Guinea told them to take the boys home as they were beyond hope. "Thank God we [defied them] and we are where we are," the boys' dad Kevin Mitiam, who is also a twin, said in Tok…

aljazeera (2026-01-24). US federal agents shoot and kill US citizen in Minneapolis. aljazeera.com US federal agents have shot and killed a 37-year-old US citizen in Minneapolis amid an immigration crackdown.

Dr.Nadia Helmy (2026-01-24). How the Chinese Model is Reshaping Social Science in the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a growing interest among developing countries in the Global South and the Middle East in developing political and social science curricula to reflect the new global reality and counter the dominance of Western and American curricula. China is adopting a proposed model that integrates ideological education and economic development through its Belt and …

ecns.cn (2026-01-24). 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.

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

| AFP | (2026-01-24). UNHRC decries 'unprecedented' Iran crackdown. tribune.com.pk 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. | "A climate of fear and systematic impunity cannot…

newarab (2026-01-24). Libya inks $20 bn energy deal with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips. newarab.com Prime Minister

| Asif Mehmood | (2026-01-24). Boy loses arm in lion attack at Lahore breeding farm. tribune.com.pk An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after being attacked by a pet lion at a private breeding farm in the Sabzazar area of Lahore on Saturday, in yet another incident highlighting serious safety lapses involving captive wild animals in residential localities. | The incident occurred at the Dola Breeding Farm on 80-Feet Road in Sabzazar, owned by Umar Iqbal and Ali Iqbal. The child, Wajid Ali, had reportedly wandered close to the lion enclosure while playing when the animal attacked him, injuring his arm. | The child was taken to a local hospital, where the owners reportedly told doctors that the boy's…

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-01-24). Artist Iqbal Hussain passes away at age 75. tribune.com.pk Pakistani artist Iqbal Hussain passed away earlier this week at the age of 75. A graduate of the National College of Arts (NCA), he was best known for his uncompromising portrayals of life in Lahore's Heera Mandi, a subject he returned to throughout his career. | Born and raised in the historic neighbourhood, Hussain painted from lived experience, featuring women from the red-light district, without embellishment or moral commentary. | In one of the most referenced episodes of his life, Hussain's paintings were barred from being exhibited at Lahore's Alhamra Gallery due to their perceived impropriety. He respo…

Juan Carlos Dominguez Taño (2026-01-24). Cuba commemorates International Education Day. plenglish.com "We reiterate Cuba's commitment to free, universal, and inclusive education, and to the respect, promotion, and protection of this fundamental human right for the development of humanity," Rodriguez stated on his Twitter account. | "It is unacceptable that even today, 244 million young people worldwide are out of school and 617 million children and adolescents cannot read or have basic math skills," added the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. | The Cuban diplomat also emphasized the need to strengthen this right as a means to promote a culture of peace, understanding, and non-discrimination.

Newsroom (2026-01-24). Best Crypto to Buy Now: DeepSnitch AI Prepares for 100X Launch as ETH and ADA fall. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced that decentralized social media is his top priority for the coming year. This shift may signal a transition in how we communicate and trade within the Web3 ecosystem. But retail investors are struggling to identify the real winners in a crowded market. DeepSnitch AI is emerging as the essential intelligence …

Dr. Birsen Filip (2026-01-24). Murray Rothbard on America's Economic War against Cuba. globalresearch.ca Last year the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution criticizing the impacts of the American embargo on Cuba and calling for it to be lifted for a 33rd consecutive year. In the most recent vote, 187 countries supported the …

| Reuters | (2026-01-24). Inter Milan fight back to beat Pisa 6-2. tribune.com.pk Inter Milan found themselves two goals down to relegation-battling Pisa but fought back to earn a 6-2 win at the San Siro on Saturday, as the hosts continue to set the pace at the top of the Serie A standings. | Stefano Moreo scored twice to put Pisa 2-0 up, the first thanks to a howler from goalkeeper Yann Sommer, but Inter were ahead by the break. Piotr Zielinski converted a penalty and Lautaro Martinez and Francesco Pio Esposito both scored with headers. | Inter missed plenty of chances to put Pisa away in the second half before Federico Dimarco found the net eight minutes from time, with Ange-Yoan Bonny an…

Plus News (2026-01-24). Putin Congratulates Museveni on Re-Election, Reaffirms Strong. plusnews.ug Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda, reaffirming the long-standing and friendly relations between the two countries. Museveni, 81, won last week's election with 71.65 percent of the vote, as announced by the country's electoral commission on Saturday. In a congratulatory …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2026-01-24). Former German Chancellor advocates for resuming ties with Russia. plenglish.com Berlin, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder urged his country to resume energy cooperation with Russia, advocating for a pragmatic approach to bilateral relations, Berliner Zeitung newspaper reported.

Ed Newman (2026-01-24). Spain refuses to join Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace' over breach of international law. radiohc.cu Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced that his country will be declining Donald Trump's invitation to join the planned "Board of Peace", citing its divergence from international law and failure to include the Palestinian Authority. | "The future of Palestine as a whole should be settled by Palestinians," Sanchez said in a speech at the EU's headquarters in Brussels on Thursday. | Spain joins a number of US allies, including the UK and France, who have indicated hesitation at joining the board at this time. | Meanwhile, Trump rescinded Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation to the board, via…

Editor (2026-01-24). Edwin Mtei, Tanzania's First Central Bank Governor, Left Lessons On Leadership. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Edwin Mtei, who passed away on 20 January 2026, was the first governor of Tanzania's Central Bank after independence from Britain.He filled…

Matan Golan (2026-01-24). Clashes erupt near new Israeli outpost deep inside Palestinian Authority-run West Bank. haaretz.com Footage from the scene shows at least ten masked settlers carrying clubs near a newly established outpost — the deepest yet constructed by Israeli settlers within territory under Palestinian jurisdiction…

BARRY (2026-01-24). Friday Nite Videos | January 23, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | January 23, 2026 |

By Darren Thompson, Contributor (2026-01-24). 'We Got Us' March Demands 'ICE OUT' and Action From New Mexico State Legislation. unicornriot.ninja

UMMID (2026-01-24). 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.

| Reuters | (2026-01-24). Seven dead, 82 missing as landslide hits West Java in Indonesia. tribune.com.pk Seven people have died, and 82 are missing after a landslide hit in Indonesia's West Java province, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, amid reports of heavy rain in the area. | A local official said the landslide struck a village inthe West Bandung region. | "The number of missing persons is high, we will try to optimise our search and rescue efforts today," Abdul Muhari, the agency spokesperson, told Reuters. | Indonesia's weather agency had previously warned of extreme weather, including heavy rains in West Java province for a week from Friday, local outlet Kompas.com reported. | This s…

Associated Press (2026-01-24). US nurse shot dead by ICE officer in Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown. scmp.com A US immigration officer shot and killed a man on Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and ratcheting up tensions in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier. | Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse who had protested against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in his city. After the shooting, an angry crowd gathered and protesters clashed with federal…

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2026-01-24). Why Winter Worsens Migraines and How to Prevent Them. globalresearch.ca Winter worsens migraines because cold, darkness, and routine disruption overload your nervous system and reduce your brain's ability to regulate pain signals | Seasonal drops in light exposure disrupt melatonin and circadian rhythm, lowering your brain's resilience and increasing headache frequency …

ecns.cn (2026-01-24). High-speed train hub eases journeys. ecns.cn Beijing Chaoyang Railway Station, the high-speed rail gateway linking the capital with North and Northeast China, has seen steady growth in passenger traffic and service capacity since it opened on Jan 22, 2021.

APR editor (2026-01-24). Israel's President Herzog faces 'war crimes' challenge over his Australia visit. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israeli President Isaac Herzog faces a legal challenge over his role in alleged war crimes as news media say he will visit Australia early next month, reports Al Jazeera. Australian journalist Lindal Rowlands writes that three Australian and Palestinian legal groups have made a formal call on the Australian Federal Police (AFP)…

Dennis Redmond, David Andersson (2026-01-24). Beyond "We the People" : Rethinking Democracy. dissidentvoice.org At its best, democracy implies collective self-rule: the idea that people should have real power over the conditions of their lives. Yet democracy has often functioned less as a lived practice and more as a legitimizing language—invoked to authorize states, consolidate authority, or justify exclusion behind claims of popular consent. I am not a historian, …

eng.belta.by (2026-01-24). Belarus invites UN official to attend Chernobyl disaster anniversary events. eng.belta.by On 23 January, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva Larisa Belskaya, met with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore.

Nathan Jones-Sparkes (2026-01-24). Daily Mail Trial: 'My Every Move, Thought or Feeling Was Being Tracked and Monitored Just for the Mail to Make Money Out of It'. bylinetimes.com Prince Harry and Elizabeth Hurley, each giving evidence at the Royal Courts of Justice earlier this week, have alleged that the Mail tore apart relationships, drove its targets to paranoia, and made life miserable for anyone caught in its crosshairs. | The publisher did so, they claim, by illegally spying on them, publishing their secrets, and invading the privacy of their families, partners and closest friends. | It was a bruising opening week for the Mail, whose publisher, Associated Newspapers Limited, is defending itself against litigation brought by Prince Harry, Sadie Frost, Sir Elton John, David Furnish…

| AFP | (2026-01-24). Barcola's winner sends PSG top despite lack of 'confidence'. tribune.com.pk Coach Luis Enrique said that Paris Saint-Germain lacked confidence despite Bradley Barcola's deft chipped finish sending the champions back to the top of Ligue 1 with a 1-0 win away to Auxerre on Friday. | The 23-year-old winger had been the main threat as PSG peppered the home goal throughout the 90 minutes. | But until Barcola struck 10 minutes from time, it looked as if the hosts would hold out for a 0-0 draw against their illustrious visitors for the second year in a row, thanks in part to a mostly-inspired display by Auxerre goalkeeper Donovan Leon. | Luis Enrique was unimpressed with what he saw, despite…

Ed Newman (2026-01-24). ELAM doctors work in fire-affected areas in Chile. radiohc.cu A group of Chilean graduates from the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM) are currently working in the Biobío region, providing care to victims of the devastating forest fires ravaging the south-central part of the country. | The brigade, coordinated by Cindy àÅlvarez, set up a health post in the Chinatown of Lirquén, in the municipality of Penco, one of the areas most affected by the fires, with 80 percent of the homes destroyed. | "We provide consultations there, but in addition to that, we at ELAM go to the sites where people whose homes burned down are unable to leave because they have to clean up…

WSWS (2026-01-24). Democrats vote to hand Trump hundreds of billions for immigration crackdown and global war. wsws.org As the Trump administration proceeds with the military police occupation of Minnesota in the face of mass resistance, and wages war all over the world, the majority of Democrats have joined with Republicans to pass a record military spending bill.

albawaba (2026-01-24). Nael Barghouti: The longest-held political prisoner in the world. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Nael Barghouti, often called the world's longest-held political prisoner, has a life story defined by land, defiance, and decades spent behind bars. Known to Palestinians as the "dean of prisoners," Barghouti has endured over 44 years in Israeli prisons, spread over several periods of imprisonment. | Born in October 1957 in the village of Kobar, just north of Ramallah, Barghouti's childhood was spent among olive groves and citrus orchards. His formative years coincided with Israel's 1967 occupation of the West Bank, an event that sparked his political consciousness. As a boy, he joined other vill…

A Guest Author (2026-01-24). Days of action to Free Ahmad Sa'adat. workers.org The following is from a call for action by Samidoun Palestine Prisoners Solidarity Network. January 15 marks the 24th anniversary of the abduction of Palestinian liberation movement leader Ahmad Sa'adat, the General Secretary of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, by the so-called "Palestinian Authority" (PA) under its . . . |

Joe Piette (2026-01-24). Philly MLK march: Fight racism and imperialism. workers.org About 75 activists marched from Malcolm X Park to Clark Park in West Philadelphia on Jan. 19 in the militant anti-racist and anti-imperialist tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of the event was "Honor Dr. King! Fight racism at home, fight imperialism abroad." WW Photo: Joe Piette . . . |

| Our Correspondent | (2026-01-24). Joint sitting passes bill on domestic abuse. tribune.com.pk The joint session of parliament on Friday passed three bills — the Daanish Schools Authority Bill 2025, the Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2025 — amid protest by the opposition. | During the session, opposition members, led by opposition leaders in the Senate and National Assembly — Abbas and Mehmood Khan Achakzai — gathered near the speaker's dais and protested against the bills. | President Asif Ali Zardari had returned the bills last month despite their passage by parliament. | With regards to the Daanish Schools Authori…

WSWS (2026-01-24). The January 23 mass protests in Minneapolis mark a turning point in the fight against dictatorship. wsws.org The demand for mass coordinated action has emerged not from trade union officials or politicians but from below.

Staff (2026-01-24). Protestan en Mineápolis contra el ICE con "apagón económico" cubadebate.cu Una red de sindicatos, organizaciones progresistas y clérigos llevaron a cabo un "apagón económico" y una movilización masiva en Mineápolis, en protesta contra la violenta aplicación de las leyes migratorias del presidente Donald Trump por parte de los agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas.

Martha Rios (2026-01-24). Colombia y EE.UU. perfilan detalles para reunión entre sus presidentes. radiohc.cu La canciller de Colombia, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Mapy sostuvo este viernes un diálogo telefónico con el secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio, para coordinar la visita del presidente Gustavo Petro a Washington, el próximo 3 de febrero. | Según informó el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación suramericana, la conversación fue calificada por ambas partes como "muy positiva". | Villavicencio le reafirmó a Rubio el interés del Gobierno colombiano de que el encuentro presidencial sea exitoso y se confirmó que "al señor presidente Petro se le proveerán todas las garantías propias de una visita de u…

Martha Rios (2026-01-24). Panamá: Solidarios con Cuba convocan a la unidad en defensa de la isla. radiohc.cu Grupos fraternos con Cuba en Panamá convocaron este viernes a la unidad de los diversos colectivos en defensa de la soberanía de la isla, ante amenazas de la actual administración de Estados Unidos. | En un acto conmemorativo por el aniversario 173 del natalicio del Héroe Nacional José Martí (1853-1895), celebrado en la Universidad de Panamá y encabezado por el embajador de la nación caribeña en el istmo, Orestes Pérez, líderes de esas agrupaciones resaltaron la importancia de la cohesión ante medidas que arrecian el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero, impuesto por Washington hace más de seis déca…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-01-24). Cienfuegos reconoció a trabajadores de la Industria Alimentaria. radiohc.cu El Día del trabajador de la Industria Alimentaria en Cuba, lo celebró Cienfuegos, provincia Destacada en la Emulación Nacional, con los afiliados al Movimiento Sindical dispuestos a mostrar sus capacidades de transformación, aporte, empuje y combatividad, a pesar de limitaciones, por el bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense. | Durante el acto provincial efectuado en el Centro Recreativo Los Pinitos, en medio de la Jornada por el Centenario del Natalicio del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro Ruz otorgaron la Distinción Pedro Marrero Aizpurú a un grupo de trabajadores, quienes han permanecido ininterrumpidamente en el…

Maria Candela Hechavarria Carmenate (2026-01-24). TikTok finalmente se queda en EEUU. radiohc.cu Finalmente TikTok, hoy la red social más popular dentro de Estados Unidos, seguirá operando en el país tras concretarse una venta a un grupo de inversores no chinos, lo que cierra el capítulo de una larga batalla política y legal. | La operación, anunciada oficialmente por ByteDance, empresa matriz con sede en Beijing, pone un pare a la prohibición definitiva de la aplicación, garantizando que puedan seguir utilizándola en el país alrededor de 200 millones de usuarios. | Con el acuerdo, más del 80 por ciento de la nueva entidad quedará bajo control de inversores extranjeros no chinos como Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX…

Staff (2026-01-24). Fernández de Cossío denuncia el recrudecimiento del bloqueo al suministro de petróleo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Trump está considerando nuevas medidas para impulsar un cambio de régimen en Cuba, incluyendo un posible bloqueo total a las importaciones de petróleo del país, según Politico, citando a tres fuentes familiarizadas con el plan. El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, denunció este viernes las recientes filtraciones y especulaciones.

Staff (2026-01-24). Sobre la cancha: Los estados de ánimo y la locura europea. cubadebate.cu Con el nuevo formato de la Champions, algo si está garantizado. Para la última jornada, el venidero 28 de enero, los 36 equipos pisarán el césped al mismo tiempo. Las televisoras, las radios, los aficionados… total locura durante casi dos horas, con mucho en juego para varios grandes.

Martha Rios (2026-01-24). EEUU: Declaran emergencia en más de una decena de estados por intensa tormenta invernal. radiohc.cu Una intensa y extensa tormenta invernal, formada en las Montañas Rocosas, se extiende por cerca de la mitad de Estados Unidos, amenazando con fuertes nevadas, temperaturas extremadamente bajas y la formación de capas de hielo "catastróficas". | Cerca de 230 millones de personas en casi los 50 estados son afectadas, mientras se han declarado hasta el momento más de una decena en emergencia: Nueva York, Arkansas, Alabama, Carolina del Norte, Carolina del Sur, Georgia, Luisiana, Maryland, Misisipi-Misuri, Pensilvania, Tennessee, Texas y Washington D.C. | Se prevé que la tormenta invernal alcance la costa este entre…

Staff (2026-01-24). Fernández de Cossío denuncia el recrudecimiento del bloqueo al suministro de petróleo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Trump está considerando nuevas medidas para impulsar un cambio de régimen en Cuba, incluyendo un posible bloqueo total a las importaciones de petróleo del país, según Politico, citando a tres fuentes familiarizadas con el plan. El viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, denunció este viernes las recientes filtraciones y especulaciones.

Staff (2026-01-24). Díaz-Canel en Día Nacional de la Defensa: "Cuando nosotros nos hemos unido, la historia ha demostrado que siempre hemos logrado victoria" cubadebate.cu Este sábado en la mañana el Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presenció ejercicios de combate en defensa del país, y pudo valorar —en el Día Nacional de la Defensa- cómo marcha la cohesión entre diferentes tipos de componentes del sistema defensivo territorial…

Roberto Morejón (2026-01-24). La erosión del sistema internacional impacta en Davos. radiohc.cu El antagonismo de Donald Trump hacia Europa y el discurso del primer ministro canadiense, Mark Cartney, marcaron momentos sobresalientes del Foro económico de la ciudad suiza de Davos. | "Canadá vive gracias a Estados Unidos", fue una frase tan rotunda como hostil y despectiva que, al pronunciarla el inquilino de la Casa Blanca, descolocó a asistentes a un foro que convoca a la élite económica de Occidente. | Trump utilizó la ciudad alpina suiza para explayarse contra antiguos aliados, ufanarse de triunfos inventados y reiterar sus ansias de dominio de recursos naturales y logísticos en otras regiones. | El ocupa…

Martha Rios (2026-01-24). EE.UU. ataca otro barco en el Pacífico oriental y causa dos muertos. radiohc.cu El Comando Sur de EE.UU. informó este viernes que realizó un ´ataque cinético letal ª contra una pequeña embarcación en el Pacífico oriental, que provocó la muerte de dos personas. | En su perfil de X, la entidad militar emitió el siguiente comunicado: | ´El 23 de enero, bajo la dirección de Pete Hegseth, la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta 'Southern Spear' realizó un ataque cinético letal contra un buque operado por Organizaciones Terroristas Designadas ª. | El organismo indicó que como consecuencia del ataque murieron dos personas que iban a bordo de la lancha, a las que se tildó de ´narco…

Agence France-Presse (2026-01-24). Spanish police free 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution. scmp.com Spanish police on Saturday said they had freed 15 Chinese women forced into prostitution in "conditions of slavery" in Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, and arrested 14 people. | The network profited not only from sexual exploitation but also from selling stimulants and drugs to clients. | "The victims were kept in conditions of slavery; they had to be available at all times," the national police said.

Staff (2026-01-24). La Revolución cubana sigue siendo un proyecto de su pueblo. cubadebate.cu Celebrados plenos extraordinarios de los comités provinciales del Partido Comunista de Cuba en Matanzas y Mayabeque. Fueron encabezados por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda…

Martha Rios (2026-01-24). EE.UU. ataca otro barco en el Pacífico oriental y causa dos muertos. radiohc.cu El Comando Sur de EE.UU. informó este viernes que realizó un ´ataque cinético letal ª contra una pequeña embarcación en el Pacífico oriental, que provocó la muerte de dos personas. | En su perfil de X, la entidad militar emitió el siguiente comunicado: | ´El 23 de enero, bajo la dirección de Pete Hegseth, la Fuerza de Tarea Conjunta 'Southern Spear' realizó un ataque cinético letal contra un buque operado por Organizaciones Terroristas Designadas ª. | El organismo indicó que como consecuencia del ataque murieron dos personas que iban a bordo de la lancha, a las que se tildó de ´narco…

Staff (2026-01-24). Industriales toma la delantera ante Huracanes en los playoffs de la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu En un cerrado duelo, Leones de Industriales venció 1×0 a Huracanes de Mayabeque y se adelantó 2-1 en el play off de cuartos de final de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol.

Staff (2026-01-24). Sundance rinde tributo a Robert Redford en su nostálgico e histórico adiós a Park City. cubadebate.cu "Robert Redford eres un Dios para mí". La frase lanzada este viernes por el director Gregg Araki antes de presentar su nueva película I Want Your Sex, resume el espíritu que atraviesa esta edición del Festival de Sundance: un homenaje colectivo a la estrella de Hollywood que convirtió a Park City (Utah) en el epicentro del cine independiente.

Staff (2026-01-24). "El mundo está harto de payasos" : el canciller iraní arremete contra Zelenski por su llamado a la agresión contra Teherán. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Irán, Abás Araghchi, criticó a Volodímir Zelenski por instar a una intervención extranjera contra el país persa durante su discurso en Davos, destacando la dependencia total del Ejército ucraniano de ayuda extranjera y mercenarios. "El mundo ya está harto de los payasos confusos, señor Zelenski", escribió el jefe de la diplomacia iraní.

Martha Rios (2026-01-24). Lula confirma su candidatura a la presidencia de Brasil y resalta papel histórico del MST. radiohc.cu El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmó este viernes su candidatura a la reelección y defendió su proyecto político, al tiempo que destacó el papel histórico del Movimiento de los Trabajadores Rurales Sin Tierra (MST). | Ante más de tres mil miembros del MST, en la clausura del XIV Encuentro Nacional de la organización en Salvador, Bahía, Lula afirmó: Prepárense, porque queremos la presidencia por cuarta vez y vamos a contender las elecciones este año". | Miembro del Partido de los Trabajadores, el dignatario aseveró que el proceso electoral de cara a los comicios de octubre próximo será decisi…

Ed Newman (2026-01-24). Pastors for Peace and Cuba: More Than Friends > Brothers and Sisters. radiohc.cu Upon receiving the "65th Anniversary of ICAP" seal from IFCO-Pastors for Peace, Claudia de la Cruz, executive director of the U.S. interfaith foundation, stated: "Our relationship is more than friendship; it is brotherhood, internationalism, and solidarity. This is what Lucius and Fidel taught us." | Fernando González Llort, president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), presented the award during a cordial meeting in which Claudia expressed her gratitude, affirming that in this world in crisis, "solidarity is the antidote to imperialism." | Fernando González Llort, president of ICAP, pr…

A a (2026-01-24). Russia e India formalizzano la loro strategia artica. strategic-culture.su Durante la visita del presidente russo Vladimir Putin a Nuova Delhi nel dicembre 2025, la Russia ha formalizzato l'accesso militare indiano ai porti navali dell'Artico, l'addestramento nelle operazioni polari e il supporto logistico nell'ambito di un accordo quinquennale (con possibilità di rinnovo), approfondendo la cooperazione militare tra Russia e India nell'Artico.

newleftreview (2026-01-24). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.

aljazeera (2026-01-24). Mbappe's brace at Villarreal sends Real Madrid to top of La Liga. aljazeera.com Real Madrid win 2-0 at third-placed Villarreal to climb past rivals Barcelona to the summit of the La Liga table.

aljazeera (2026-01-24). Villarreal vs Real Madrid 0-2: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates, with post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream of the La Liga match.

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