(2026-01-25). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Old Bonespurs Spits on Graves of European NATO Soldiers who gave Lives for US in Afghanistan. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole for Informed Comment In an interview with Fox "News" in Davos, Switzerland, President Donald J. Trump a.k.a. "Old Bonespurs" and "Five-time-Deferment," smeared the European NATO soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan to defend the United States. The president said, "I've always said, 'Will they be there, if we ever needed them?' …
(2026-01-25). Hegemony Is Not a Business: The Diplomatic Cost of American Power. moderndiplomacy.eu Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, Donald Trump announced he was seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland from Denmark, arguing that "it's the United States alone that can protect this giant mass of land, this giant piece of ice." After threatening seven NATO allies with tariffs to compel agreement, …
(2026-01-25). Left-Wing Candidate Iván Cepeda Leads Polls Ahead of Presidential Elections in Colombia. orinocotribune.com Left-wing Senator Iván Cepeda, who is close to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, remains in the lead in voting intention for the presidential elections on May 31, according to a poll released this weekend. | Cepeda, candidate of the Historic Pact, Petro's coalition, has 30% of the electorate's preferences, followed by lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, of the far-right movement Defenders of the Homeland, with 22%, according to the survey by the Spanish firm GAD3 published by the Noticias RCN television channel. | Dos puntos a destacar:
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(2026-01-25). Will Trump Be Pressured to Apologize After NATO Backlash? thinktank.pk Donald Trump's remarks questioning the frontline role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan have triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash, reopening painful memories for allied nations that lost soldiers in the 20-year war. What began as a controversial comment in a US television interview has now escalated into a broader debate about respect, alliance solidarity, …
(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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-24). Peace Talks Proceed as Russian Missiles Strike Ukrainian Cities. thinktank.pk Russia launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 23 others, even as Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations continued rare trilateral talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year-long war. The strikes targeted major urban centres including Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, residential areas and …
(2026-01-24). Ukraine, Russia, US agree to more talks next week in UAE. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said of the talks that "a lot was discussed, and it is important that the conversations were constructive". | He added that next round coul…
(2026-01-24). Ukraine's two largest cities under Russian attack, 13 injured. newarab.com 
(2026-01-24). Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela Has Released 626 Prisoners, UN Human Rights Chief Should Verify List. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported that 626 people who had been in prison for their involvement in political violence have been released to date. She noted that far-right sectors have failed to grasp the moment and persist in manipulating the figures through lies. | On Friday, January 23, during the launch meeting of the Coexistence and Peace Program, Rodríguez announced that next Monday, she will hold a telephone call with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Và∂lker Turk, to request that his office verify the lists of released prisoners. "Enough of lies that have led us to ex…