news24online.com (2026-01-26). 'Submit or die…': Delcy Rodriguez's CHILLING account of Maduro's capture, claims US forces warned they had '15 minutes to comply or…'
In the leaked video, first reported by La Hora de Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez claimed US forces gave her and other members of Maduro's cabinet, including interior minister Diosdado Cabello and other top officials, 15 minutes to comply with Washington's demands "or they would kill us".
(2026-01-26). Out of the Ashes of Gaza Rises the 'Class of the Phoenix' as Medical Students Miraculously Celebrate Graduation. counterpunch.org 
On December 25, something remarkable happened in Gaza. Against the backdrop of the rubble that is the almost entirely destroyed Al-Shifa Hospital, 230 Palestinian medical students celebrated graduation. Like other graduates around the world, they smiled and waved and threw their mortar boards joyfully into the air. Except that not one of them was like any other graduate anywhere else in the world. For more than two years they had studied under bombardment, displacement, starvation, a drastic lack of supplies and constant electricity cuts. They had treated not only strangers but members of their own families and e…
(2026-01-26). Israel's war on Gaza live: Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to open Rafah. aljazeera.com The Israeli military ‚Å says it launched a 'targeted operation' in northern Gaza to find the last captive's body.
(2026-01-26). Investigation reveals Israeli campaign to flatten Gaza town of Beit Hanoon. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Sanad unit analysed satellite images, finding Israel razed homes in the weeks since the ceasefire began.
(2026-01-26). 'Yellow line', the de facto Israeli buffer zone shaping life in Gaza. aljazeera.com The so-called yellow line has been squeezing Palestinians into smaller areas, making their lives more difficult.
(2026-01-26). How Venezuela Grew Poor With More Oil Than Saudi Arabia. counterpunch.org 
Following the dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, Trump's comments about taking control of Venezuela's oil industry quickly triggered accusations of "neo-imperialism". Critics argued that pledges to share profits with Venezuela were little more than cover to protect the interests of America's major oil companies. Yet despite the allure of Venezuela's reserves, many
(2026-01-26). Venezuela frees 104 political prisoners, rights group says. aljazeera.com
(2026-01-26). Borders as Crime Scenes and Crimes. juancole.com By (
(2026-01-26). Prisoners Who Appeared in HBO Documentary "The Alabama Solution" Are Being Punished and Isolated. counterpunch.org 
I don't normally write about higher profile prisoners opting instead to interview those prisoners who no one has heard of and have never accessed journalists before, for whatever reason. I don't feel I'm contributing much unless I'm finding people I feel are really successfully hidden. Recently, however, and especially in the last week, on the heels
(2026-01-26). Iran unveils bloody anti-US billboard as carrier force nears. scmp.com Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. | The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and exploding fighter planes on its flight deck. The deck is strewn with bodies and streaked with blood that trails into the water behind the ship to form a pattern reminiscent of the stripes of the…
(2026-01-26). Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Rafah crossing: PM. newarab.com 
Israel will reopen The border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of
(2026-01-26). Will D.H.S. Destroy Free Speech In Minnesota? counterpunch.org 
DHS is seeking to enforce a "cone of silence" over all its operations — including information that has already been publicly disclosed. On Face the Nation, host Margaret Brennan asked Noem: "Tell me about the officer, Jonathan Ross." Noem was outraged at the question: "Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement."
(2026-01-25). Filipino Aurora PH wins M7 World Championship. ecns.cn Aurora PH from the Philippines defeated Indonesia's Alter Ego 4-0 to be crowned as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) world champions in the M7 World Championship's grand finals in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.
(2026-01-26). ICE Is Not an Accident: What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Do Now. counterpunch.org 
I was thirteen when I watched the Rodney King beating on the evening news with my father. The grainy footage was relentless and impossible. I credit that evening as my political awakening. I asked countless questions and received hours of patient answers. What has stayed with me is not only the horror of what was
(2026-01-26). Madison, Feb. 7, 2026: No Appetite for Apartheid -Entertainment dinner. wibailoutpeople.org 
No Appetite for ApartheidEntertainment & dinnerSaturday, February 76: 30 p.m. — 7: 30 p.m.James Reeb Unitarian UC, 2146 E. Johnson St, MadisonWith Madison area DSA. The goal of the No Appetite for Apartheid campaign is to make Madison a more ethical place to shop by removing all grocery items complicit in the violence against Palestinians. "Shop ethically" …
(2026-01-26). Labor and Community Members In Green Bay Say NO To ICE Terror! wibailoutpeople.org 
1/25/26 Green Bay, WI…
(2026-01-25). Davos forum lays bare tensions and challenges. ecns.cn "Facing the headwinds of anti-globalization and protectionism, China, as the world's second-largest economy and top trading powerhouse, has the responsibility and is committed to upholding the multilateral free trade system," he said.
(2026-01-25). Winter sports push tourism in NE China's Jilin. ecns.cn Snow blankets the Changbai Mountains in winter as skiers descend the slopes at Beidahu and Lake Songhua resorts in northeast China's Jilin Province. The resort has an agreement with an Austrian company to introduce advanced safety management systems and instructor training models."ÄÄ"ÄÄInternational brands have also increased investment.
(2026-01-26). Trump administration, MAGA allies spread misinformation on Pretti killing. aljazeera.com Video footage of fatal shooting contradicts narrative spun by officials and right-wing influencers.
(2026-01-26). Healthcare workers support striking New York nurses in online meeting. wsws.org Attendees expressed solidarity with the striking nurses and echoed calls for a general strike against dictatorship.
(2026-01-26). Amid Australian political crisis, editorials demand OECD austerity agenda. wsws.org The OECD report on Australia means enforcing deep cuts to social spending and corporate taxes amid widespread discontent over plummeting living standards, global militarism and war preparations.
(2026-01-26). The US withdrawal from the WHO and the assault on public health. wsws.org The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization marks a decisive turn toward nationalism and the dismantling of public health.
(2026-01-26). Danish government equipped soldiers with live ammunition and order to fight during Greenland deployment in response to US threats. wsws.org In response to US President Donald Trump's threat to use military force to seize control of Greenland, Denmark's Social Democrat-led government equipped soldiers deployed to the island earlier this month with live ammunition and an order to engage in combat if attacked. The report revealing these details from public broadcaster DR underlines the extent to which the Transatlantic alliance has broken down, a process that Trump's temporary retreat on Greenland at last week's World Economic Forum will do nothing to reverse.
(2026-01-26). Amazon announces thousands of new layoffs as corporate and tech jobs bloodbath continues into new year. wsws.org Amazon announced a second round of job cuts Friday as part of its goal of laying off 30,000 employees.
(2026-01-26). Trump officials defend Minneapolis murder while Democrats pretend opposition. wsws.org Representatives of the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and the White House have doubled down on their slanders of the latest victim of ICE-CBP violence, VA nurse Alex Pretti.
(2026-01-25). Deeper Sino-Serbian ties eyed. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) is expected to unleash new opportunities for strategic alignment and deeper cooperation between Serbia and China, particularly in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green energy, Serbian Ambassador to China Maja Stefanovic said.
(2026-01-26). Chinese military leaders under probe, Blackpink in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia is among 2 generals under investigation | Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are under investigation for suspected "serious" disciplinary violations, according to the Ministry of National Defence.
(2026-01-26). America's Wealthiest are Getting Even Richer. counterpunch.org 
The top 15 wealthiest people in America are part of a very, very exclusive club: those with over $100,000,000,000 in net worth. After double checking those zeroes, we can confidently say that yes, there are 15 centi-billionaires living among us. And, according to a new Institute for Policy Studies analysis of data from the Forbes
(2026-01-26). Duluth, MN, Feb. 7, 2026: Film Screening 'Earth's Greatest Enemy'. wibailoutpeople.org 
Film: Earth's Greatest EnemySaturday, February 710: 00 a.m. — 1: 00 p.m.West Theater, 319 N. Central Ave, Duluth, MinnesotaSponsored by Northland Grandmothers for Peaceand Veterans for Peace, Chapter 80 Earth's Greatest Enemy, the second feature film project by Abby Martin, is a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary.Exempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinized in mainstream reporting, the Pentagon is …
(2026-01-26). Carney government expands assault on public services as thousands of workers hit with layoff notices, including at Health Canada. wsws.org The cost-cutting onslaught is a central component of the federal Liberal government's drive to raise tens of billions of dollars for Canada's war machine and the enrichment of the financial oligarchy.
(2026-01-26). Madison: Letter Carriers Union Branch 507 Rally Feb. 22, 2026: Fair Contract Now! wibailoutpeople.org 
Rally about 11: 30 am on Sunday, 2/22/26 in front of Madison's Main Post Office, 3902 Milwaukee Street…
(2026-01-26). Maximum Damage and Massacre: ICE Kills, ICE Lies. commondreams.org 
What to say. Alex Pretti, 37, a kind, principled, hard-working ICU nurse who cared for real soldiers in dire need was executed in the street at close range by a vicious gang of government sociopaths cosplaying as soldiers. After state terror killed him, state terror smeared him, because the man who dedicated his life to helping others was murdered by a man who has dedicated his life to hurting others. Pretti died trying to protect two women.Pretti, 37, was a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System; he had also taken part in research projects. His only previous inte…
(2026-01-25). PLA Daily: China resolute in winning anti-graft war. ecns.cn The investigation of two senior military officers, suspected of serious violations of Party discipline and the law, demonstrates the Communist Party of China's firm stance against corruption, regardless of who the perpetrators are and what positions they hold, the flagship newspaper of the Chinese People's Liberation Army said.
(2026-01-26). Hundreds demonstrate in San Diego against the CBP murder of Alex Pretti. wsws.org Pretti, a VA nurse, was murdered in Minneapolis by agents of Customs and Border Protection.
(2026-01-26). Adamantios Koraes: The Second Aristotle of Freedom. counterpunch.org 
Prologue In the early 1970s, I wrote my Ph.D. thesis on Adamantios Koraes at the University of Wisconsin. I read his voluminous writings and hundreds of letters — mostly written in Greek and some in French. I tried to understand his philosophy, purpose, method and influence in the making of the Greek Revolution of 1821.
(2026-01-26). Oppose the firing of Professor Lora Santhakumar from India's SRM university for opposing India-Pakistan war. wsws.org The WSWS calls for the immediate reinstatement of Lora Santhakumar and the defence of her right, and the right of all academics, university workers and students, to oppose war without fear of reprisal…
(2026-01-25). U23 near miss brings hope and lessons for Chinese soccer. ecns.cn Team China's gutsy run at the AFC U23 Asian Cup, which ended in a loss to Japan in the finals, has come as a timely morale booster for China's soccer reforms, and as a sobering reminder of the tasks that lie ahead.
(2026-01-26). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace! Free Palestine! Stop ICE! Actions January 25-Feb. 1, 2026 (City Listings. wibailoutpeople.org 
Madison at the State Capitol January 25, 2026. | Photo:
(2026-01-26). ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced people from Darfur, who are now sheltering in El-Afadh camp, Al Dabbah, Sudan, November 13, 2025. | © 2025 Marwan Ali/AP Photo | On January 19, International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the United NationsSecurity Council on her office's ongoing investigation in Darfur, Sudan.Deputy Prosecutor Khan had to attend the briefing remotely after not being granted a visa to brief the Council in person in New York City. That decision came in the wake of the Trump administration's sanctions imposed against a number of ICC officials, including…
(2026-01-25). China unveils regulations on Party organization elections within armed forces. ecns.cn China's Central Military Commission has issued a set of regulations on the election work of the Communist Party of China (CPC) organizations within the military, which will take effect on Feb 1, 2026, said a statement released on Sunday.
(2026-01-26). National Book Award winner The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother). wsws.org The novel takes place in Beirut between 1960 and 2023, its story divided non-chronologically into seven sections.
(2026-01-26). Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard. geo.tv 
Smoke rising from the site of crash seen in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters
(2026-01-25). China-Finland ties: Finnish PM starts four-day visit to China. ecns.cn Finland was one of the first Western countries to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and the first Western country to sign an inter-governmental trade agreement with China.
(2026-01-26). Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region. juancole.com The parties should not arbitrarily block aid delivery or destroy or block access to critical infrastructure. They should fully support displaced people, including Islamic State…
(2026-01-26). Rubio warns Iraq on Iran ties as Maliki sets return. newarab.com 
(2026-01-25). 13 dead after ferry carrying over 300 people sinks in S. Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) ⚪ At least 13 bodies were recovered and more than 100 people remained missing after an inter-island ferry carrying more than 300 passengers and crew sank early Monday morning in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said. ‚ñ…
(2026-01-26). In interview with MS Now, attorney Eric Lee describes horrific conditions at US immigrant detention centers. wsws.org Immigration attorney Eric Lee spoke with MS NOW Friday about a protest by detained immigrant families at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas.
(2026-01-26). Starbucks Workers United Continue to Fight! wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser This past week, union baristas continue their national unfair labor practice strike across the country. Baristas in Billings, Montana, have begun the process of unionizing and joining the fight for a better workplace. And they're not holding back: "We absolutely love what we do. We want to make this …
commondreams.org (2026-01-24). FBI Agent Resigns in Protest as Trump DOJ Investigates Renee Good'Not the ICE Agent Who Killed Her FBI agent Tracee Mergen, acting supervisor of the office's Public Corruption Squad, resigned after senior FBI officials in Washington pushed her to end a civil rights probe into the killing.
aa.com.tr (2026-01-24). Israeli curfews, illegal settler attacks tighten pressure on West Bank civilians: UN humanitarian officeOCHA reports widespread movement restrictions, civilian deaths, mass displacement, growing food insecurity amid Israeli military operations, rising illegal settler violence
presstv.ir (2026-01-24). Minnesota protesters brave cold to rally against ICE in 'ICE OUT!' day of actionProtesters braved subfreezing temperatures in Minneapolis on Friday to rally against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), joining what organizers billed as an "ICE OUT!" day of action.
Demonstrators marched through the city chanting and beating drums, saying the protest was part of a broader push that included business closures and walkouts across Minnesota, which some participants described as a general strike.
(2026-01-26). Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least 15. aljazeera.com The coastguard says at least 316 people have been rescued so far, while 28 others remain missing.
(2026-01-25). Growth gaining traction amid upbeat outlook. ecns.cn Foreign institutions and global executives are striking a broadly upbeat tone on China's economy in 2026 and are increasingly confident about new opportunities generated by high-quality growth, citing the country's economic resilience, strong policy support and faster technology-driven transformation.
(2026-01-26). Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011. aljazeera.com One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
(2026-01-26). Trump's "Murder, Inc." and the execution of Alex Pretti. wsws.org The murder of Alex Pretti is a vast escalation in the paramilitary terror in Minneapolis which is the spearhead of an ongoing conspiracy to establish a presidential dictatorship in the United States.
(2026-01-26). West Allis Says NO to ICE! Yes to People's Unity! wibailoutpeople.org 
West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement…
(2026-01-26). Australia Day marked by 'Invasion Day' rallies. newarab.com 
Thousands marked Australia's national day on Monday by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of However, for many Indigenous Austra…
(2026-01-26). Japan Court Finds North Korea No 'Paradise on Earth'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Plaintiffs hold a banner with their supporters in front of the Tokyo District Court when they filed a lawsuit against North Korea over the "Paradise on Earth" campaign in 2018. | © 2018 Kanae Doi/Human Rights Watch…
(2026-01-26). Macron pushes new agreement securing France's grip over New Caledonia. wsws.org The Élysée Oudinot Accord presents another neo-colonial constitutional order designed to secure French strategic interests in the Pacific.
(2026-01-26). A Blood Bath Took Place in Iran. juancole.com Does anyone know of that word which has left the heart of that sad bird, called, faith?
| Why can't Islamic statesmen bring faith into hearts?
| Why do they think lashes and violence are the answer to everything?
| — Simin Behbehani | Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A blood bath took place in major cities in Iran. The number of killed is still unknown. Even the government admits that it is in the thousands. Every soul that was gunned down was a member of a family. Even those from the security forces. | When the government forces began shooting protesters thi…
(2026-01-25). Death toll rises to 16 following landslide in Indonesia's West Java. ecns.cn Indonesian police Sunday have recovered 16 bodies, while about 80 others remain missing, following a landslide in West Java Province.
(2026-01-26). President Trump Is Sending the UN to Hell. passblue.com 
The international legal framework underpinning the United Nations has been under attack since the turn of the millennium. While United States President Trump is destroying what's left of it, he has had many accomplices in its gradual yet tangible decline in the last 25 years. The prohibition against aggression was decimated when, without a credible …
(2026-01-26). Seahawks defeat Rams to set up Super Bowl 2026 against Patriots. aljazeera.com Seattle Seahawks edge Los Angeles Rams 31-27 after New England Patriots score a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos.
(2026-01-26). Cuba repudia impunidad de EE.UU. por violar derechos infantiles. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, repudió este domingo la detención del niño Liam Conejo Ramos, de cinco años de edad, por parte del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE). | En su cuenta oficial de X, Rodríguez calificó el hecho como un acto inadmisible que refleja la impunidad con la que se violan los derechos humanos en ese país. | Durante una rueda de prensa, Greg Bovino, recientemente designado como comandante en jefe general de la Patrulla Fronteriza, fue cuestionado sobre si tenía dudas morales respecto a la detención de un menor de cinco años que…
(2026-01-26). Portaviones USS Abraham Lincoln está cerca de Irán. radiohc.cu El portaviones USS Abraham Lincoln arribó este domingo a Oriente Medio en las cercanías de Irán, en medio del aumento de tensiones entre EE.UU. y la República Islámica, informan medios israelíes. | La flota se encuentra dentro del alcance de ataque de Irán. Hasta el momento, no hay indicios de ataques estadounidenses inminentes. | En la semana, el presidente Donald Trump advirtió que una ´flota masiva ´ estadounidense se dirigía a la región. | ´Preferiría que no pasara nada, pero los estamos vigilando muy de cerca ª, dijo. | El pasado miércoles, el USS Abraham Lincoln y su grupo de ataque…
(2026-01-26). Información de la Comisión Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba. radiohc.cu El pasado 21 de enero se generó una situación que involucró a aficionados de Holguín y jugadores del equipo Artemisa, al término del segundo encuentro del play off de cuartos de final de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, entre esos conjuntos, celebrado en el estadio 'Calixto García'. | Como resultado, el lanzador artemiseño Yunieski García cometió una indisciplina, lo cual reconoció ante las autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Deporte, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder) y de la Comisión Nacional de Béisbol. | Por esta razón, mientras se define la medida disciplinaria a aplicar, no es elegible para alinear.
(2026-01-26). Thousands protest in Paris over death of migrant worker. geo.tv 
Participants chant slogans, wave flags and show placards and banners as they take part in a march in tribute to 35-year-old El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody at the police station of Paris's 20th arrondissement, in Paris on January 25, 2026. — AFPSeveral thousand people…
(2026-01-26). Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Lies Begin: On the Execution of Alex Pretti. counterpunch.org 
Here's what I saw after watching multiple videos of the execution of Alexi Pretti: VA nurse Alex Pretti, whom Gregory Bovino said wanted to do "maximum damage," was trying to protect a woman who was being pepper-sprayed, an act of humanity which enraged the CPB agents who then went after him en masse, pepper-spraying him in the face. He was holding a cellphone in his hand at the time eight agents descended on him and slammed him to the pavement. With six immigration agents on top of him, Alex Pritti could easily have been "Chauvined" to death…if they hadn't decided to shoot him. He had a holstered gun, which he…
(2026-01-26). Los Angeles teachers prepare to vote on strike authorization as union bureaucracy pushes healthcare concessions. wsws.org The impending strike vote by LA teachers expresses growing anger and determination among educators to fight even as the union leadership promotes healthcare cost shifting and disunity.
(2026-01-25). Israeli Supreme Court hearing on press access to Gaza looms RSF and CPJ call for action. asiapacificreport.nz 
Reporters Without Borders A decisive hearing before the Israeli Supreme Court on whether the press will have independent access to Gaza is due to take place tomorrow. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will be participating as amici curiae and call on the member states of the Media Freedom Coalition…
(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.
(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
(2026-01-25). US special envoys in Israel to discuss future of Gaza, sources tell Reuters. al-monitor.com By Emily Rose and Steve HollandJERUSALEM, Jan 24 (Reuters) – U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Israel on Saturday to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, mainly to discuss Gaza, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters. The U.S. on Thursday announced plans for a "New Gaza" rebuilt from scratch, to include residential towers, data centres and seaside resorts, part of President Donald Trump's push to advance an Israel-Hamas ceasefire shaken by repeated violations.
(2026-01-25). Israel to reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing after search for captive's body ends. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's office says Rafah crossing will reopen in a 'limited' manner after search for Israeli soldier's body ends.
(2026-01-25). Gaza — How does Israel manage local militias from the shadows? thecanary.co 
The Wall Street Journal has revealed what appears to be a hidden layer of Israel's war on Gaza: an undeclared reliance on local armed militias acting as "field agents" to carry out tasks the Israeli army cannot openly perform under the ceasefire. According to the newspaper, this is not a temporary arrangement. It is an […] | By
(2026-01-25). US envoys urge Netanyahu to move into Gaza ceasefire's second phase. newarab.com 
(2026-01-25). Gaza peacekeeping deployment five clear questions Fiji cannot ignore. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Jim Sanday The recent announcement by Fiji's Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs that Fiji will consider contributing troops to a proposed international stabilisation force in Gaza imposes a responsibility on all of us to ask the hard questions before the decision is finalised by Cabinet. At the outset, let's all be clear…
(2026-01-25). Closing the file: Al-Qassam's message on Israeli captives' bodies. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, have issued clear public statements indicating that they consider the file of Israeli captives' bodies effectively closed, a move analysts say carries significant political weight amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations over Gaza.The statements were released as Israel's security cabinet convened to discuss reopening the Rafah crossing and advancing the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. According to political analyst Bilal Al-Shobaki, the timing suggests an attempt by Al-Qassam to remove what has long been used as an Israeli justification for delaying…
(2026-01-25). Gaza riviera and the scenario of segregation and exclusion. thecanary.co 
What is today referred to as the "Gaza Riviera" or "New Gaza" is not merely an urban vision or deferred development plan. It is a comprehensive project that redefines land, people, and urban life through the near-total exclusion of Palestinians and their political reality. The project has been promoted through sleek presentations and referenced by […] | By
(2026-01-25). Schedule for the 2026 Americas Series in Caracas has Been Announced. radiohc.cu Havana, 25 January (RHC) — The schedule for the 2026 Gran Caracas Americas Series, which will be played from February 5 to 13 with seven participating teams, was announced in Caracas. | The tournament's Organizing Committee, along with the Baseball Association of the Americas (ABAM), has approved the schedule for the competition that will bring together Panama, Nicaragua, Curaàßao, Colombia, Cuba, Argentina, and host Venezuela in two stadiums where baseball is a sacred ritual: the Monumental Simón Bolívar in La Rinconada and the Jorge Luis García Carneiro in Macuto. | The first bell will ring on Thursd…
(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).
(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.
(2026-01-25). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-25). Historic US winter storm grounds flights, knocks out power across 17 states. tribune.com.pk 
More than 4,000 flights were cancelled in the US on Saturday ahead of a monster winter storm that has already cut power to more than 160,000 electricity customers as far west as Texas, and threatened to paralyse eastern states with heavy snowfall. | Forecasters said snow, sleet and freezing rain, accompanied by dangerously frigid temperatures, would sweep the eastern two-thirds of the nation on Sunday and into next week. | Calling the storms "historic," President Donald Trump on Saturday approved federal emergency disaster declarations in South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland,…
(2026-01-25). Pakistani actor Umer Aalam ties the knot with Fiza Masroor. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani actor Umer Aalam has embarked on a new chapter in his life by marrying Fiza Masroor, the couple announced. | The simple and elegant wedding ceremony took place on January 24, attended by close relatives and friends. After the ceremony, photos and videos of the couple surfaced on social media and quickly circulated on social media. | Fans and fellow showbiz personalities have sent congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds. | Umer Aalam wore a traditional light powder blue outfit complemented by a designer coat, while the bride, Fiza Masroor, chose a dusty rose bridal ensemble adorned with intri…
(2026-01-25). French authorities detain captain of suspected Russian tanker. newarab.com 
The captain of a tanker intercepted in The ship's Indian captain was handed to judicial authorities following the diversion of the oil tanker, Grinch, and its arrival at anchorage in the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, French media reported, citing a statement by the Marseille prosecutor's office. | The Ici Provence radio broadcaster reported that the cre…
(2026-01-25). Tottenham's Frank faces more fan anger. tribune.com.pk 
Embattled Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank endured abuse from his own fans for the second week running after his struggling side scrambled a late 2-2 draw at Burnley on Saturday. | The London club were heading for a third successive Premier League defeat when Cristian Romero's 89th-minute header at least spared them from ignominy against 19th-placed Burnley. | It did not spare Frank though as visiting fans again turned on the Dane as they did at home against West Ham United last weekend, chanting 'sacked in the morning' as he made his way off the Turf Moor pitch. | Tottenham's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortm…
(2026-01-25). Life-saving aid reaches Kurdish-majority town: UN. al-monitor.com A UN humanitarian convoy arrived Sunday in the Kurdish-majority town of Kobane, which has been filled recently with people displaced by clashes in northern Syria, a spokesperson told AFP.Earlier Sunday, Syria's military said it had opened a humanitarian corridor to the town, also known as Ain al-Arab in Arabic and once a symbol of Kurdish fighters' victory against Islamic State group (IS) jihadists.The aid came as the Syrian authorities and Kurdish forces extended a ceasefire agreement after Kurdish forces relinquished swathes of territory to government troops.
(2026-01-25). This week in history: January 26-February 1. wsws.org Earthquake kills 20,000 in western India; Indira Gandhi extends emergency rule; first nuclear explosion at Nevada Test Site; French colonial crackdown in Tunisia.
(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 …
(2026-01-25). A response to Herman Rosenfeld's review of Red Flags. canadiandimension.com 
The following article is a response to " | I thank Herman Rosenfeld for writing his
(2026-01-25). Cuba and Jordan Drew in a Tie. radiohc.cu Havana, 25 January (RHC) — The Cuba-Jordan boxing match held at the iconic Rafael Trejo Hall in this city resulted in three victories for each side. | The Cuban team's winners included Paris 2024 Olympic champion Erislandy àÅlvarez (65 kg) and Tashkent 2023 world silver medalist Saidel Horta (60 kg). | The other Cuban victory came from Giovis Salfrán (55 kg), while Jesús àÅlvarez (50 kg), Keilor García (80 kg), and Yunier Sorsano (70 kg) suffered defeats. Sorsano lost to Zeyad Eashash, the bronze medalist at the Liverpool 2025 World Championships. | National commissioner Robinson Poll highlighted…
(2026-01-25). Macron pushes forward France's social media ban for under 15s. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants his government to fast track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media for children under the age of 15 can enter into force in September at the start of the next school year. | In a video released late on Saturday by French broadcaster BFM-TV, Macron said he had asked his government to initiate an accelerated procedure so that the proposed legislation can move as quickly as possible and be passed by the Senate in time.
(2026-01-25). Cuba reaffirms zero tolerance for gender-based violence. radiohc.cu "In Cuba, there is not and will not be impunity for acts of gender-based violence," the island's Foreign Ministry (MINREX)reaffirmed on Sunday. | In a post on the social network X, MINREX also stated that the nation "has solid legislation to confront this phenomenon, assist direct and indirect victims, and facilitate their rehabilitation and effective reintegration into society." | Gender equality, women's empowerment, and the eradication of all forms of violence and discrimination are causes that the island fully defends. | [ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]…
(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.
(2026-01-25). 18th AD Quran calligraphed in India on display at Makkah Museum. ummid.com The Museum of The Holy Quran in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah is showcasing a rare 18th century Quran calligraphed in India exemplifying Muslim devotion to the Holy Quran.
(2026-01-25). 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.
(2026-01-25). Iraqi lawmakers to elect president Tuesday, PM appointment next. newarab.com 
Iraq's parliament will meet on Tuesday to elect the country's new president, who will then appoint a prime minister expected to be By convention, a Shia Muslim holds…
(2026-01-25). Minnesota Gov Walz demands Trump remove border agents after nurse killed. aljazeera.com US president faces intensifying pressure over immigration crackdown following a second fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
(2026-01-25). Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain welcome baby girl. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani actors Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain have welcomed their second child, a baby girl, the couple announced on social media. | Actor Yasir Hussain shared the news through an Instagram story late Saturday night, confirming that their daughter was born on January 24. | The announcement quickly circulated on social media, prompting congratulatory messages from fellow showbiz personalities and fans, who extended their best wishes and prayers for the newborn. | The news holds particular significance as the couple had hinted a few weeks earlier that they would soon share "big news", sparking speculation among s…
(2026-01-25). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.
(2026-01-25). New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: A Walk Through Ideas and Cultures. ummid.com The New Delhi World Book Fair was not merely a visit; it was an encounter with ideas, cultures, and urgent questions of our time.
(2026-01-25). 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 …
(2026-01-25). 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.
(2026-01-25). Belarusian team wins mixed relay race at biathlon cup outside Minsk. eng.belta.by Three teams from our country and six Russian quartets took part in a 4×6 km mixed relay. The main Belarusian team consisted of Dzinara Smolskaya, Hanna Sola, Stsiapan Danilau, and Anton Smolski.
(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…
(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…
(2026-01-25). International Law in the Age of Power Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 3—4, 2026, U.S. forces carried out a military strike in Caracas and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple, dressed in tan prison jumpsuits and led in handcuffs, was transferred to New York to face federal drug-trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. Maduro has pleaded not guilty and called the operation a …
(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.
(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.
(2026-01-25). Lee Anderson compared Labour to 'Traitors' everyone made the same joke. thecanary.co 
Reform MP Lee Anderson has said the following about the Labour Party's Andy Burnham situation: This is going to be better than Traitors. Never watched it but I've heard all about it ü§î t.co/ppUarFyqAR — Lee Anderson MP (@LeeAndersonMP_) January 24, 2026 As many of you have already figured out, it was a foolish move […] | By
(2026-01-25). Celebrating Bhagat Singh Koshyari's Padma Bhushan: A Fitting Tribute to a Life of Service. devdiscourse.com Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday celebrated the announcement of the Padma Bhushan award for former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Bhagat Singh Koshyari, calling it a fitting honor for his unwavering service to the nation.
(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… |
(2026-01-25). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-25). Philadelphia snow updates: Sleet takes center stage; latest snowfall totals. whyy.org 
A major storm is moving through the Philadelphia region, along with a sizeable portion of the U.S. | Nearly 180 million people — or more than half of the country's population — are being impacted by widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain, per the National Weather Service. | What's the latest forecast?: | Snow, sleet and freezing rain are bringing major disruptions to the region, according to the Heavy snow and sleet, followed by freezing rain and 20- to 30-mph wind gusts, cou…
(2026-01-25). Sabalenka, Alcaraz march on to Australian Open quarters. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka extended her reign as tiebreak queen to book a fourth successive appearance in the Australian Open quarter-finals before Carlos Alcaraz reached the last eight with a Tommy Paul takedown on Sunday. | Third seed Coco Gauff also advanced to her third quarter-finals in a row with a pulsating 6-1 3-6 6-3 win over crafty Czech Karolina Muchova in a late-afternoon match at Margaret Court Arena. | A day after blistering heat caused mayhem and meltdowns at Melbourne Park, normal service resumed as a cool change brought relief for players, fans and tournament schedulers. | Twice champion and favourite Sa…
(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…
(2026-01-25). Full confidentiality and cautious optimism. Is the new format of the talks on Ukraine justified? eng.belta.by Talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States of America took place in Abu Dhabi on 23-24 January. The importance of these meetings lies not only in the fact that Moscow and Kiev have finally returned to direct dialogue, but also in the active participation of Americans in this process.
(2026-01-25). Israel lobby piles on Iqbal for saying Israel killed Bibases. But he's right. thecanary.co 
The Israel lobby is engaged in an orchestrated pile-on against independent MP Iqbal Mohamed, following an article in the far-right Telegraph. The right-wing rag has announced a parliamentary investigation into Mohamed for his supposedly incorrect claim that Israel killed the Bibas family. The Bibases were taken captive by Palestinian militia on 7 October 2023. With […] | By
(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.
(2026-01-25). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
(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…
(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 …
(2026-01-25). Songs of belief and belonging. tribune.com.pk 
In Pakistan, the Hindu minority lives largely in Sindh and southern Punjab, with smaller pockets in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. There are estimated to be over five million Hindus (including both Jati and Scheduled Caste communities), making them the largest non-Muslim minority in the country. | Jati groups such as Brahmins, Rajputs, Thakurs, Lohanas, and Maheshwaris tend to be more urban and influential, often active in business, medicine, or law. Scheduled Castes, legally designated in the mid-twentieth century, include Meghwar, Kolhi, Bheel, Oad, Bagri, Balmiki, and others. | They are the majority of…
(2026-01-25). Stability without monopoly: Why the International System is relearning its balance. moderndiplomacy.eu The international order in 2026 reveals a paradox that classical theory anticipated but post-Cold War optimism tried to forget: stability does not emerge from concentration of power, even when that power is exercised with declared norms, institutions, or moral narratives. Stability emerges from balance. The present moment is not defined by the decline of any …
(2026-01-25). Trump's goons arrested writer for criticising Israel's genocide. thecanary.co 
America has long styled itself as both the 'land of the free' and the 'home of free speech'. While this was never really true, it's absolutely farcical in light of what's happening now in Trump's America: The government acknowledged it has no evidence Ozturk engaged in antisemitism or expressed support for Hamas. The files on […] | By
(2026-01-25). West Bank: Palestinian killed near Ramallah amid settler attacks. newarab.com 
A Palestinian man was killed early Sunday after being shot by Israeli police north of The Palestinian Ministry of Health said it had been informed by the Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs of the killing of Ammar Majed Hassan Hijazi, 34, from the city of Nablus. Hij…
(2026-01-25). Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb vs Modi. ummid.com If Mughal actions are interpreted as political acts to assert imperial authority, can Modi's actions also be seen as an attempt to assert personal authority and project himself as the public face of crony capitalism?
(2026-01-25). 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.
(2026-01-25). Protest erupts as immigrant families demand "Let us go" at DHS South Texas detention facility. wsws.org Live video reports and social media posts by immigration attorney Eric Lee on Saturday revealed that dozens of families held by DHS at the South Texas Residential Center denounced their indefinite detention and chanted "Let us go" and "Liberty for the kids."
(2026-01-25). Punjab recovers 44 rare bar-headed geese in operation. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab's Forest and Wildlife Department recovered 44 bar-headed geese in an operation against mafia allgedly involved in the illegal smuggling of rare birds on Sunday. | Acting on a tip-off, officials recovered 44 bar-headed geese, a migratory species that travels to Pakistan from Siberia during winter. The birds were seized during a raid conducted by the Forest and Wildlife Department's staff. | On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the rescued birds will be released into the wild on Wednesday. The department said the geese will be freed at Kala Chitta National Park. | According to a post…
(2026-01-25). Iraq elects president, to choose PM amid US pressure to cut Iran ties. scmp.com Iraq's parliament will meet on Tuesday to elect the country's new president, who will then appoint a prime minister, which is expected to be Nouri al-Maliki after he was endorsed by the Levantine country's largest Shiite bloc. | By convention, a Shiite Muslim holds…
(2026-01-25). Power grid stability continues to support economic activity. sanews.gov.za Power grid stability continues to support economic activity | Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country's return to work and continued economic activity. | "This recovery reflects the sustained impact of Eskom's Generation Recovery Plan, which continues to strengthen operations and reinforce long‚Äëterm energy security. Eskom's power system remains stable, strengthened by increasing plant availability and sustained reduction in unplanned outages," the power utility said. | Eskom said after the clearance of t…
(2026-01-25). UK plans to create a 'British FBI' national police force. scmp.com The British government said on Sunday it will unveil plans this week to create a new national police force, dubbed the "British FBI", to take charge of complex investigations such as counterterrorism, fraud, online child abuse and criminal gangs. | The National Police Service will bring under the same umbrella the work of existing agencies dealing with terrorism and crime, police helicopters and policing of the roads, and regional organised crime units in England and Wales.
(2026-01-25). Massive winter storm grips much of US in snow, ice and Arctic cold. scmp.com A powerful US winter storm spread a paralysing mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain from the Ohio Valley and mid-South to New England on ‚Sunday, compounded by bitter, Arctic cold gripping much of the nation east of the Rockies. | Winter storm warnings were posted for most of the eastern third of the United States covering 118 million people, as the deep freeze strained energy supplies in some areas, and the National Weather Service predicted widespread, prolonged travel disruptions.
(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.
(2026-01-25). Zverev reaches Australian Open quarters-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Last year's Australian Open runner-up, Alexander Zverev, stayed on track in his bid for an elusive maiden Grand Slam title, beating Francisco Cerundolo 6-2 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park on Sunday. | The 28-year-old German has lost all three Grand Slam title clashes he has contested, including last year's final to Jannik Sinner at Melbourne Park, and has flown under the radar this time as he seeks another opportunity. | "I'm very happy with the match and the performance. Really happy to be back in the quarter-finals," Zverev said on court, dodging a question on whether he is playing his…
(2026-01-25). Tragedy at Sea: Mediterranean Boat Disaster. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident in the Mediterranean, one migrant has been rescued while 50 others are feared drowned after their boat sank, officials confirmed on Sunday. The survivor was stranded at sea for 24 hours before being found.
(2026-01-25). Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. | "The call for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the changing climate follows the clarion call by the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is calling for full inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable development initiatives," the department said on Su…
(2026-01-25). 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).
(2026-01-25). How to Assess the Growth Potential of Recent IPOs? ummid.com Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) mark the transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one, offering investors an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the first time.
(2026-01-25). Pakistan announce squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was unveiled during a press conference at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday morning. | The conference was addressed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director High Performance and member of the men's national selection committee, Aqib Javed, alongside Pakistan's T20I Captain Salman Ali Agha, and White-Ball Head Coach Michael James Hesson. | Road to üèÜ 2026 begins! | üáµüá∞ Squad unveiled for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup üå&cc…
(2026-01-25). US climber scales tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes. al-monitor.com TAIPEI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world's tallest buildings."Sick," Honnold said as he got to the top spire of Taiwan's tallest building after his 91-minute "free solo" ascent, which was organised and broadcast live by Netflix."What a beautiful way to see Taipei," he told reporters after his mission, which was postponed by a day due to wet weather.
(2026-01-25). in a Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance. al-monitor.com As a million Syrians fled their country's devastating civil war in 2015, directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes headed to Turkey where they would meet a young girl who encapsulated the contradictions of this enormous migration.In Ismir, they met Isra'a, a then-11-year-old girl whose family had left Aleppo as bombs rained down on the city, and who would become the subject of their documentary "One In A Million," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday.
(2026-01-25). We Can Fight This: Minnesota's General Strike Shows How. theintercept.com 
Demonstrators participate in a rally and march during an "ICE Out" general strike and day of protest on Jan. 23, 2026, in Minneapolis. Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images | There is a possible future in which the events that unfolded in Minnesota on January 23, 2026, are forgotten. The fact of the largest general strike in the state in nearly a century may be only remembered, if at all, as a big day of protests and walkouts, and no more than that. | In that future, the possibility of mass, coordinated, and powerful action is wiped from the public imaginary — because, within 24 hours, federal agents…
(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.
(2026-01-25). "Sudan's War: Global Rivalries, Militia Power, and the Fading Path to Peace" globalresearch.ca Cairo hosted on Wednesday the fifth meeting of the Consultative Mechanism for Enhancing Coordination of Peace Efforts in Sudan, bringing together representatives of regional and international organizations and key international stakeholders. Among the participants was Ramtane Lamamra, the Personal …
(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.
(2026-01-25). Tensions Flare Over Controversial Shooting in Minneapolis. devdiscourse.com The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration agents in Minneapolis has sparked controversy. Senior Trump administration officials defended the shooting, claiming Pretti assaulted officers. However, videos suggest Pretti was unarmed, leading to public outrage and increased tension between local law enforcement and federal authorities.
(2026-01-25). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.
(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.
(2026-01-25). Snow down… moving too fast! independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-25). US CENTCOM chief meets Israeli army head amid Iran tensions. newarab.com 
According to the Israeli daily Israel Hayom, Cooper and Zamir held a bilateral meeting lasting several hours, during which they discussed security and strategic issues. | The meeting was followed by a broader session attended by senior officials from both the US and Israe…
(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 …
(2026-01-25). PMD issues early warning as western system brings strong winds to Sindh. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an early warning as a series of easterly winds will begin affecting the country's western regions from Sunday night. | According to the PMD's forecast, a western weather system will impact the northern parts of the country tomorrow. Under its influence, districts including Sukkur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, and Dadu may experience heavy winds accompanied by thunderstorms and rain. | Elsewhere in Sindh, the weather is expected to remain cold and dry. | In Karachi, strong winds are likely to continue over the next two days, although rainfall i…
(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…
(2026-01-25). Nipah virus: What everyone needs to know. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA- Indian authorities revealed that the Nipah virus (NiV) is returning strongly in West Bengal state, as authorities have confirmed five cases as of January 23. Local media added that about 100 people, who were in close contact with the infected individuals, have been quarantined.With winter approaching, there's a growing unease about the swift spread of this infection in India. Given the lessons learned from the previous pandemic, comprehending Nipah and taking necessary precautions is of utmost importance.Nipah virus, named after a Malaysian village where it first emerged in 1998-1999, is classified as a…
(2026-01-25). Artificial Intelligence, Crime and Prisons: U.K Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Revisits the Panopticon. globalresearch.ca When does the rot start in a politician? For some, it commences the moment election to office is confirmed. Others need to become cabinet ministers before being wholly blighted. UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood may provide a classic case study. …
(2026-01-25). Starmer discusses need for enhanced security in Arctic in call with Trump. al-monitor.com Jan 24 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone on Saturday, with the leaders discussing the need for bolstered security in the Arctic, 10 Downing Street said in a statement.Starmer referred to the subject as an absolute priority for his government, the statement said.
(2026-01-25). Turkey pro-Kurd party urges end to Kobane siege. al-monitor.com Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party on Saturday called for the blockade on the Kurdish-majority city of Kobane in northern Syria to be lifted immediately, warning of a "humanitarian tragedy".The situation in Kobane had escalated from a crisis into a "deadly catastrophe", DEM said after sending a delegation to visit northeastern Syria which over the past week has been targeted by a major Syrian military offensive. The Kurdish-held city, which is also known as Ain al-Arab, is surrounded by the Turkish border to its north and government forces on all sides.
(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.
(2026-01-25). Saudi Arabia to scale back flagship NEOM project: report. newarab.com 
(2026-01-25). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-25). Kalafi Moala: My view of tyrannical Trump. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Kalafi Moala, publisher of Talanoa 'o Tonga As a journalist based in Tonga, I have chosen mostly to refrain from giving a view of US President Donald Trump, one way or another, as I thought that he would sooner or later get over his incredible childishness and tyrannical behavior, and start doing something…
(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…
(2026-01-25). 'Wake-up call': Obama and Clinton speak out as latest Minneapolis killing shocks US. scmp.com Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton issued pointed calls on Sunday for America to stand up and defend their values after the second killing of a citizen in Minneapolis by immigration agents that Donald Trump blamed on Democratic "chaos". | The Trump administration has faced intensifying pressure over its mass immigration crackdown, particularly after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, Saturday while scuffling with him on an icy roadway.
(2026-01-25). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-25). Historic Winter Storm Grips the U.S.: Power Outages and Canceled Flights. devdiscourse.com A historic winter storm swept through the U.S., impacting eastern and southern states with heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, leaving over a million people without power and canceling thousands of flights. As weather conditions deteriorated on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to swell significantly.
(2026-01-25). National Defense Day: Cuba prepares for armed struggle. radiohc.cu By Alina Perera Robbio | Presidency of Cuba | This Saturday morning, the President of the National Defense Council, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, witnessed combat exercises in defense of the country and was able to assess—on National Defense Day—the cohesion among the different components of the territorial defense system. | "The best way to avoid aggression is for imperialism to have to calculate the price of attacking our country. And that has a lot to do with our preparedness for this type of military action." This is what the President of the National Defense Council, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sai…
(2026-01-25). Prisoners for Palestine slam Met Police over Wormwood Scrubs violence and arrests. thecanary.co 
The group Prisoners for Palestine has hit back at what it calls the "violent" and "wildly disproportionate" response of the Met Police to a peaceful protest at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. It says that Wildly disproportionate response at Wormwood Scrubs As the Canary has reported, on Saturday 25 January evening, at least 86 people were arrested […] | By
(2026-01-25). Samoan playwright found dead in prison, local media report. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Samoan playwright, author and poet Papali'i Sia Figiel has died in prison, according to local media reports. Local media, citing sources at the country's main correctional facility in Apia, are reporting that Papali'i, 58, was found dead in her prison cell on Monday. She was being held at Tanumalala Prison, awaiting her next…
(2026-01-25). Interpreting Trump's Harsh Criticism of the UK's Chagos Islands Compromise. globalresearch.ca He might have meant to precondition the British public to expect the US to apply pressure upon the UK to nullify its arrangement with Mauritius on national security pretexts just like it's presently pressuring Denmark to cede Greenland for related …
(2026-01-25). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.
(2026-01-25). Jovic dumps out Putintseva in 53 min. tribune.com.pk 
American 18-year-old Iva Jovic dished out a dominant 6-0 6-1 win over Yulia Putintseva in just 53 minutes at the Australian Open on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time. | Fans at John Cain Arena had barely settled in as 29th seed Jovic swept aside Putintseva in a display of precision and relentless pressure. | "Obviously, the scoreline is favourable but it doesn't matter how you get it done," Jovic said on court. | "I just wanted to get it done and I felt like if I let her come back a little bit, it would become a dogfight. So I just tried to keep it as far away as possible an…
(2026-01-25). climb of tallest building postponed due to weather. al-monitor.com TAIPEI, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Poor weather on Saturday forced U.S. climber Alex Honnold to postpone his "free solo" rope and harness-free ascent of the outside of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper, one of the world's tallest buildings.The climb, organised by Netflix for live broadcast, has been rescheduled for Sunday morning in Taipei, the streamer said on its X account."Safety remains our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding," it added.The top of Taipei 101 was obscured by cloud on Saturday morning, with intermittent rain showers.
(2026-01-25). Wildlife Encounters Turn Fatal in Uttarakhand's Lansdowne. devdiscourse.com In a tragic turn of events in Uttarakhand's Lansdowne, two separate wildlife encounters resulted in deaths within 24 hours. On Saturday, a one-and-a-half-year-old girl was reportedly taken by a leopard from her home in Barswar village, while on Sunday, a 70-year-old man was trampled by an elephant.
(2026-01-25). PCB Announces Pakistan's 15-Member Squad for T20 World Cup. thinktank.pk Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday officially announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, naming Salman Ali Agha as captain for the marquee tournament. The squad combines experienced campaigners with a group of exciting newcomers, signaling a strategic shift as Pakistan aim to reclaim global dominance in the shortest format. The …
(2026-01-25). Saudi UAE threatens new Gulf crisis. al-monitor.com A Saudi Arabian media campaign targeting the UAE has deepened the Gulf's worst row in years, stoking fears of a damaging fall-out in the financial heart of the Middle East.Fiery accusations of rights abuses and betrayal have circulated for weeks in state-run and social media after a brief conflict in Yemen, where Saudi air strikes quelled an offensive by UAE-backed separatists.The United Arab Emirates is "investing in chaos and supporting secessionists" from Libya to Yemen and the Horn of Africa, Saudi Arabia's Al-Ekhbariya TV charged in a report this week.
(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.
(2026-01-25). We Tolerated Their Violence Abroad. Now We See Its Victims Here. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer I wanted to post this stand‚Äëalone tweet from Chris Hedges for those who wanted to have his thoughts on what's going on — as the streets of Minneapolis are bleeding the same way Fallujah and Helmand bled for decades. Today, the federal agents who terrorize our neighborhoods took the life of …
(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…
(2026-01-25). Across the West, speaking for Palestine is now a crime. electronicintifada.net My arrest in Switzerland a year ago is part of a widening campaign to punish critics of Israel.
(2026-01-25). Iran will treat any attack as war against says senior Iran official. al-monitor.com By Michelle NicholsJan 23 (Reuters) – 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 U.S. 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.
(2026-01-25). From Greenland to Ukraine, centralized diplomacy creates whiplash for allies. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, Jan 24 (Reuters) – When officials from the United States, Denmark and Greenland met last month in the Arctic island's capital, the session was reassuringly normal, with no discussion of a U.S. military or financial takeover of the Danish territory, multiple people familiar with the talks told Reuters.
(2026-01-25). Thursday 1/29: Webinar: Resistance Report from Minnesota. indybay.org Zoom Webinar – Advance Registration Required | Register here: bit.ly/MN0129…
(2026-01-25). Factbox-Airlines reroute, cancel flights as tensions ramp up over Iran. al-monitor.com Jan 24 (Reuters) – Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions ramp up between Iran and the United States, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday the U.S. had an "armada" heading towards Iran.A senior Iranian official said on Friday Iran will treat any attack "as an all-out war against us", ahead of the arrival of a U.S. military aircraft carrier strike group and other assets in the Middle East in the coming days.
(2026-01-25). Government welcomes Chery SA investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Chery SA investment | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. | This investment comes at the back of an agreement signed between Chery SA and Nissan South Africa to acquire the assets in Nissan's Pretoria facility. | It also coincides with ongoing engagements by the dtic with the industry to revamp the automotive policy and support measures | "The South African automotive sector remains a key anchor industry for manufacturing and job creation. This acquisition by Chery SA is subj…
(2026-01-25). New Jersey American Water seeks $10 a month rate increase. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? New Jersey American Water wants to increase its customers' water bills to help fund more than $1 billion in The investor-owned utility said the average customer could expect to pay an additional $10 per month if the request is approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. That could make the average monthly residential water bill rise to $93.89. | Customers served by sanitar…
(2026-01-25). Family ancestry slips through time. tribune.com.pk 
In a quiet room of a house in an old neighbourhood in Lahore, Muhammad Ashfaq shows his children a black-and-white photograph that he nimbly holds in his hand. The three elderly men visible in the picture are his ancestors, but he knows about only one of them, his grandfather. When his children ask who the other two elders are, Ashfaq has no answer. All he knows is that his family migrated from India to Pakistan in 1947, and chose to settle in Lahore. | Although people in his family associate with the Rajput clan, many have chosen different surnames. Ashfaq's story is shared by millions of families across Paki…
(2026-01-25). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: How does a UN official observe and understand China's development story. ecns.cn On the eve of her departure, CNS's "W.E.Talk" conducted an exclusive interview with Beate Trankmann. Starting from the blue sky and the clear Liangma River outside the window, she shared her in-depth observations of China's development story over more than 20 years.
(2026-01-25). Court questions missing FIR against CCD. tribune.com.pk 
Additional District and Sessions Judge Sahibzada Naqeeb Shahzad has issued a notice to the SHO of Waris Khan Police Station for failing to comply with a court order directing registration of a kidnapping and murder case against Crime Control Department (CCD) officials. | The court observed that despite the passage of one month, no action had been taken on its order to register an FIR against three CCD inspectors, five constables and a total of 15 officials for allegedly abducting a young man from a busy market area and killing him hours later in a deserted area of Chakwal district. | The SHO has been summoned…
(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.
(2026-01-25). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-25). Wednesday 1/28: Boycott Chevron Virtual Action Training. indybay.org Zoom | uscpr.org/masscall…
(2026-01-25). Africa Cup 2025: Senegal defeats Morocco in thrilling final. ummid.com Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Senegal Sunday January 18, 2026 defeated host Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations Final 2025 (AFCON 2025), becoming the new football champion.
(2026-01-25). Zeina Majali, Jordanian lawyer, stabbed to death by her brother. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jordanians woke up to the horrible news that a young lawyer called Zeina Majali was stabbed to death at the hands of her brother.Al Mamlaka news agency reported, citing a security source, that a man stabbed his sister with a sharp object in the north of the capital, Amman, causing her serious injuries. She was taken to the hospital, but died from her injuries.The source further mentioned that the perpetrator, who is the brother of Zeina Majali, handed himself over to the police immediately after the incident, while the investigation teams initiated all the necessary procedures to uncover the circumstan…
(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.
(2026-01-25). Egypt marks 25 January revolution amid official denial. newarab.com 
Last Thursday, the Interior Ministry sent congratulatory messages to its personnel and the public to mark "Police Day", an annual event observed on 25 January for decades, without acknowledging its link to the revolution. The up…
(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 …
(2026-01-25). Pakistani court jails rights activist and husband for 10 years. al-monitor.com A Pakistani court on Saturday jailed a prominent rights activist and her husband for 10 years over "anti-state" social media posts.Imaan Mazari, a 32-year-old lawyer and vocal critic of Pakistan's military, "disseminated highly offensive" content on her X account, according to an Islamabad court. A court statement said Mazari and her husband, fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, "will have to remain in jail for 10 years".
(2026-01-25). Trump vs Canada: Trade Dispute or Test of the US-Led World Order? thinktank.pk US President Donald Trump's latest threat to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and one of its closest allies. Framed as a warning against Canada's growing engagement with China, the move appears less about trade enforcement and more about reasserting US economic dominance through coercion. Trump's …
(2026-01-25). What should Pakistan do now? tribune.com.pk 
Let me tell you a story today. There was once a bully who had made life miserable for everyone in his neighborhood. Since he was also wealthy, people feared him. Interestingly, some of the richest people were among his "friends." He kept them under his influence by giving them gifts, and in return, they turned a blind eye to his injustices. His arrogance and sense of power kept growing, he considered everyone beneath him. | One day, however, he picked a fight with someone from the neighboring area. Thinking it would be an easy win, he tried to bully him but the neighbor fought back fiercely and beat him so bad…
(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.
(2026-01-25). AISSEE 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the Answer Key and scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets of the candidates who appeared in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) on its website.
(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."
(2026-01-25). Netanyahu barred Herzog from 'Board of Peace' unveiling: report. newarab.com 
According to US news site Axios, citing American sources, Netanyahu rejected multiple White House invitations for Herzog to participate in the board's launch ceremony in Switzerland, vetoing the…
(2026-01-25). Fresh protests after man shot dead in Minneapolis operation. geo.tv 
(2026-01-25). Iran in revolt: Neoliberalization, sanctions, repression. links.org.au 
Kayhan Valadbaygi — Deep political-economic transformations are causing recurrent waves of unrest, with no long-term solution in sight.
(2026-01-25). 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.
(2026-01-25). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.
(2026-01-25). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(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.
(2026-01-25). Russian shadow tanker's Indian captain, crew in French custody. scmp.com France on Sunday took into custody the Indian captain of an oil tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet" for the vessel's failure to fly a flag, prosecutors said. | The 58-year-old captain was in charge of the tanker, the Grinch, which was seized by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday and is now moored under guard at a southern French port near Marseille.
(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.
(2026-01-25). 'A fraudulent scheme': New Mexico sues Texas oil companies for walking away from leaking wells. grist.org 
The state of New Mexico is accusing three Texas oil executives of orchestrating "a fraudulent scheme" to pocket revenue from hundreds of oil and gas wells in New Mexico and offload the cost of plugging and cleaning up the wells onto the state's taxpayers. The suit, filed in late December by the New Mexico attorney general's office, is the latest salvo in the state's fight against oil and gas executives accused of foisting old wells onto the public. |
(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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Iran judicial chief says protesters to receive no leniency. newarab.com 
The head of Iran's judiciary warned on Sunday that those behind a recent wave of What began earlier this month as demonstrations against the high cost of living boiled over into a broader protest movement that represented the gravest challenge to the Islamic republic's clerical leadership in years. | The protests have abated following a government crackdown, carried out under an internet blackout that left the country largely cut off from the outside world. | "The people…
(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). Philippines ferry sinking kills 18, search continues for missing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A ferry sank on early Monday morning in the southern Philippines, killing at least 18; while 24 are still missing, the coast guard confirmed. Authorities said that the ferry had more than 350 people onboard.The ferry, called MV Trisha Kerstin 3, sent a help signal after four hours of departing from the Port of Zamboanga City [at around 1: 50 a.m.].AFP reported that the governor of Basilan province posted footage of survivors being wrapped in blankets and placed on gurneys as rescue workers are still searching for the missing people.At least 317 people have been rescued until now, according to the Philip…
(2026-01-25). Bournemouth snap Liverpool's unbeaten run. tribune.com.pk 
Bournemouth ended Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run as Amine Adli's 95th minute strike secured a thrilling 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday. | Goals from Evanilson and Alex Jimenez put the home side in a commanding position but Liverpool hit back through Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai to level. | However, Bournemouth won for just the second time in 15 matches after Adli fired in with virtually the last kick of the game. | Defeat will intensify the scrutiny on Liverpool boss Arne Slot with the Reds likely to fall outside of the Premier League's top four after Sunday's fixtures. | Slot, who guided Liv…
(2026-01-25). Across Wisconsin Sunday, January 25, 2026: Stop ICE Terror Now! Protests (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-25). FBR second secretary implicated in visa scam. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle, Islamabad, has exposed a visa fraud scandal involving a Second Secretary of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). | According to the FIA, Atiqur Rehman, a serving Second Secretary at the FBR, fraudulently included two private individuals in an official government delegation by falsely presenting them as FBR officials, enabling them to obtain French visas in exchange for Rs5.3 million. | The investigation revealed that the French Embassy was officially misled through government email correspondence, falsely verifying the private individuals — Muhammad Kamran and Aamir Shahzad…
(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.
(2026-01-25). Zelenskiy says security guarantees document from US is 100% ready. al-monitor.com VILNIUS, Jan 25 (Reuters) – A U.S. document on security guarantees for Ukraine is completely ready and Kyiv is waiting for a time and place for it to be signed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, indicating that weekend talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi made some progress. "For us, security guarantees are first and foremost guarantees of security from the United States. The document is 100% ready, and we are waiting for our partners to confirm the date and place when we will sign it," Zelenskiy told a news conference during a visit to Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital.
(2026-01-25). 'Your solidarity is part of our self-defense': Two urgent calls from Rojava for global solidarity. links.org.au 
Two urgent calls for solidarity with the Rojavan revolution, one initiated by Women for Rovaja and RiseUp4Rojava, the other from universities in Rojava/Northern and Eastern Syria.
(2026-01-25). The police and MSM are lying about what happened at Wormwood Scrubs. thecanary.co 
As the Canary reported overnight, police violently arrested what we now know to be 86 people who were peacefully protesting at Wormwood Scrubs prison. The demonstrators had gathered in a show of support for political prisoner Umer Khalid, who has added a thirst strike to his ongoing hunger strike against the Starmer regime's contempt for Palestinian lives […] | By
(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…
(2026-01-25). Rand Water rejects claim the Vaal Dam has been poisoned. sanews.gov.za Rand Water rejects claim the Vaal Dam has been poisoned | Rand Water has confirmed that consumers may continue to drink water directly from their taps safely. | This comes as claims that the Vaal Dam had been poisoned were circulated on social media. | A WhatsApp audio clip claimed that the "dam has been poisoned" and that tap water should not be consumed unless it is first boiled. | "Rand Water categorically dismisses these claims as false and misleading. Rand Water abstracts raw water from the Vaal Dam, which undergoes a comprehensive treatment process before being supplied to consumers. | "Vigorous and continu…
(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…
(2026-01-25). Second marriage without first wife's consent may lead to criminal action: SC. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a landmark ruling on Sunday, clarifying that men who marry a second time without the consent of their first wife or the approval of the arbitration council may face both criminal and civil proceedings. | The ruling stems from the case of Naila Javed, who petitioned for the annulment of her marriage after her husband married a second time without her written consent and without seeking approval from the talaq council. | The court, in a five-page verdict authored by Justice Musarrat Hilali, directed the husband to pay Rs1.2 million in mahr and declared earlier rulings by…
(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.
(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,…
(2026-01-25). Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Enquiry resumes hearings next week | The enquiry into the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke will resume its hearing on Monday following its adjournment for the festive period. | The enquiry was established last year by President Cyril Ramaphosa in terms of section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act 32 of 1998 to inquire into the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold the office of Director of Public Prosecutions. | "The forthcoming hearings mark the next phase of the enquiry's work and are expected to feature testimony from witnesses led by the evidence leaders, as well…
(2026-01-25). US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations. geo.tv 
(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.
(2026-01-25). Republicans warn legal gun owners they will be shot dead. thecanary.co 
Contrary to the past few decades of party activism, a prominent Republican has warned Americans that authorities may shoot them dead if they choose to legally carry firearms: If you approach law enforcement with a gun, there is a high likelihood they will be legally justified in shooting you. Don't do it! t.co/DNpyew6PMh — F.A. […] | By
(2026-01-25). The Peace Council: Why Morocco Is Invited and Why It Matters? moderndiplomacy.eu As protracted conflicts increasingly overwhelm traditional diplomatic mechanisms, new forms of peace governance are beginning to emerge. The creation of the Peace Council reflects a shift away from declaratory multilateralism toward more operational approaches to stabilization. Morocco's invitation to join this emerging architecture is not accidental; it raises a broader question about how peace is …
(2026-01-25). For a rank-and-file response to the UCU's sabotage of Further Education strikes. wsws.org As a first step, all deals currently being voted on should be rejected, and collective action throughout England resumed. No workplace should fight alone; no one should be left behind.
(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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). The Truth About COVID and the "Vax" globalresearch.ca Gradually the truth about COVID and the "Vax" has been leaking out. It's increasingly clear that this military-style operation was carried out with the connivance of Big Pharma.
(2026-01-25). Reform candidate comes out as a cringe, moron Trump suck-up. thecanary.co 
It's hard to know where to start with this one. I suppose we'll just show you what Reform London mayoral candidate Laila Cunningham posted and ask: 'do you have any idea what this all about?': Choose a new path for London.Before it's too late. üá¨üáß pic.twitter.com/i5z0dWO9jx — Laila Cunningham (@policylaila) January 25, 2026 Jesus wept […] | By
(2026-01-25). Kuwait revokes citizenship of renowned national team goalkeeper. newarab.com 
Trabousli, a former army officer, was one of the many listed along with their children and grandchildren who were set to have their citizenship revoked, local Arabic media reported on Sunday. | Kuwait's government has led a campaign to "clean up" the nationality register, which has led to a wave of denaturalisations…
(2026-01-25). Search continues for 80 missing as Indonesia landslide kills 10. tribune.com.pk 
Indonesian authorities resumed search-and-rescue efforts for 80 people missing after a landslide killed 10 in a residential area of West Java province. | The landslide early on Saturday was triggered by heavy rains starting the day before, which the weather agency warned could continue for a week in the province and several other regions. | Resident Dedi Kurniawan, 36, said it was the first big landslide he had witnessed in Pasir Langu village in a hilly area of the province about 100 km (60 miles) southeast of Indonesia's capital, Jakarta. | "Sometimes we have only small floods from the nearest river, but thi…
(2026-01-25). 'What the F*ck Did You Do?!' Video Contradicts DHS Claims About Killing of Alex Pretti. scheerpost.com By Julia Conley for Common Dreams WARNING: The following article contains graphic video. 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 …
(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 …
(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.
(2026-01-25). Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera's operations by 90 days. aljazeera.com Since May 2024, Israeli law has banned the network, citing threat to national security, an allegation Al Jazeera denies.
(2026-01-25). Wildlife Smugglers Nabbed With Leopard Skin in Srinagar. devdiscourse.com In a significant crackdown on wildlife crime, police in Srinagar arrested four suspects found with a leopard skin. The arrest followed a tip-off, leading to a hotel raid by the Pauri senior superintendent of police and his team.
(2026-01-25). UK police arrest dozens after protesters breach London prison grounds. scmp.com Eighty-six people were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass after protesters breached the grounds of a London prison in support of a pro-Palestinian hunger striker, UK police said on Sunday. | The group were "protesting in support of a Palestine Action prisoner on a hunger strike" late Saturday and then refused to leave the prison grounds when ordered to do so, London's Metropolitan Police said on X.
(2026-01-25). Trump escalates feud with Carney after Davos dust-up. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, he will impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border. | Relations between the United States and its northern neighbor have been rocky since Trump returned to the White House a year ago, with spats over trade and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney decrying a "rupture" in the US-led global order. | During a visit to Beijing last week, Carney hailed a "new strategic partnership" with China that resulted in a "preliminary but landmark trade agreement" to reduce tariffs — but Trump warned of s…
(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.
(2026-01-25). Saudi Arabia-UAE Conflict and Options for India. ummid.com The challenge for New Delhi is not choosing between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — but navigating a Gulf that is no longer strategically monolithic.
(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
(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…
(2026-01-25). A Moral Crisis on Republic Day in India: Serving Private Capital or Serving the People? globalresearch.ca Republic Day is intended to be a celebration of India's constitutional soul—justice, liberty and equality.
(2026-01-25). ICE Executes Beloved ICU Nurse in Minneapolis — Nation Erupts, Government Lies Exposed. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Some of the responses to the brutal murder of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Pretti, a U.S. citizen and an ICU nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital known for his care and compassion, was shot and killed Saturday morning in Minneapolis. Family members and colleagues say he was participating in protests against …
(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.
(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,…
(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…
(2026-01-25). EEUU: Cancelan más de 10.000 vuelos por tormenta invernal. radiohc.cu Más de 10.000 vuelos en Estados Unidos programados para este domingo han sido cancelados debido a la potente tormenta invernal que paralizó estados del este y el sur con fuertes nevadas y hielo. | El caos aéreo se suma a las más de 4.000 cancelaciones registradas la víspera, afectando gravemente la movilidad en el país. | A medida que la nieve, la lluvia helada y las temperaturas gélidas golpeaban los dos tercios orientales de ese país, el número de cortes de electricidad iba en aumento, dejando como resultado cerca de 850.000 clientes sin servicio este domingo por la mañana. | El presidente Donald Trump calificó…
(2026-01-25). Ante la violencia de género, Cuba reafirma tolerancia cero. radiohc.cu 
El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba reafirmó este domingo que en el país no hay ni habrá impunidad ante hechos de violencia basada en género. | En su cuenta en la red social X señaló, además, que la nación cuenta con una legislación sólida para enfrentar este fenómeno, atender a víctimas directas e indirectas y facilitar su rehabilitación y reincorporación efectiva a la sociedad. | Estos Son los Hechos: | En Cuba no hay ni habrá impunidad ante hechos de violencia basada en género. Contamos con una legislación sólida para enfrentar este fenómeno, atender a víctimas directas e indirectas y facilitar su r…
(2026-01-25). Pastores por la Paz recibieron sello conmemorativo del ICAP. radiohc.cu La organización interreligiosa estadounidense IFCO-Pastores por la Paz recibió el sello 65 aniversario del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), en ceremonia evocadora del legado del reverendo Lucius Walker (1930-2010) y del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016). | Fernando González Llort, presidente del ICAP, entregó el reconocimiento en cordial encuentro efectuado este viernes en el que Claudia de la Cruz, directora ejecutiva de la agrupación, agradeció y afirmó que en este mundo en crisis "la solidaridad es el antídoto contra el imperialismo". | Al rememorar las Caravanas de la Amistad…
(2026-01-25). Cocodrilos de Matanzas a un paso de la semifinal en play off de 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Cocodrilos de Matanzas firmó hoy la tercera victoria sucesiva contra Gallos de Sancti Spíritus (7àó3), es el único elenco invicto y se ubicó a un paso de las semifinales del play off, en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. De visita en el Estadio José Antonio Huelga, la tropa del mentor Armando Ferrer decidió el juego con un racimo de cuatro carreras, para romper el abrazo (3àó3) en el octavo episodio.
(2026-01-25). Nueva muerte a manos del ICE sacude a Minesota. cubadebate.cu Mineápolis ha vuelto a verse sacudida este mes por otra muerte ocurrida durante un operativo de agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de EE.UU. (ICE). El hecho tuvo lugar en medio de protestas generalizadas contra el accionar de la agencia, desplegada en el estado de Minesota por órdenes de Donald Trump.
(2026-01-25). En Italia, manifestación de apoyo a Cuba ante amenazas de EEUU. radiohc.cu 
Decenas de agrupaciones políticas, y sociales de Italia, junto a la comunidad de cubanos residentes en ese país, se movilizaron este domingo en Roma en rechazo a las crecientes amenazas de Estados Unidos contra la isla. | En la masiva manifestación, que comenzó a las 11: 30, hora local, frente a la sede de la Embajada de la nación caribeña, estuvieron presentes dirigentes e integrantes de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic) y de La Villetta per Cuba. | También participaron líderes y miembros del Partido Comunista, de Refundación Comunista, de Patria Socialista y de Poder al Pueblo, así como de la…
(2026-01-25). Realizarán en La Habana décima edición del Festival de la Salsa. cubadebate.cu La X edición del Festival de la Salsa se celebrará del 26 de febrero al 1 de marzo, y tendrá como sede principal al Club 500 de La Habana. El evento, considerado uno de los más importantes en el calendario cultural de Cuba, rendirá homenaje a sus 10 años de creado y a los 70 años de la orquesta Elito Revé y su Charangón, referente emblemático de la música cubana.
(2026-01-25). "Aboard a Ship Called Cuba" : Enrique Ubieta's New Book, Available for Free on Cubainformación (+PDF). radiohc.cu Cubainformación | The Havana-based Social Sciences Publishing House has just released the book "A bordo de una nave llamada Cuba ® ( "Aboard a Ship Called Cuba," ), by Cuban researcher and essayist Enrique Ubieta Gómez. This work brings together chronicles and essays written over more than two decades, reflecting, from lived experience, on the Cuban Revolution, the cultural war, and the ethical, political, and social challenges of the present. | The book can be downloaded for free in PDF format from Cubainformación. | www.cubainformacion.tv/images/stories/do… | Download t…
(2026-01-25). Cuba celebra el Día del Trabajador del sector alimentario. radiohc.cu El secretario de organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda congratuló este domingo a los trabajadores del sector alimentario del país, en su día. | En un post de la red social X, el alto dirigente partidista expresó: Felicitamos a todos los que en este sector dan lo mejor de sí para sobreponerse a las dificultades". | El 25 de enero de 1971 fue declarado como el Día del Trabajador de la Industria Alimentaria durante la jornada de celebración del Primer Congreso Nacional del Sindicato del sector, donde el comandante en jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016) llamó a fortalecer e…
(2026-01-25). Realizarán en La Habana décima edición del Festival de la Salsa. cubadebate.cu La X edición del Festival de la Salsa se celebrará del 26 de febrero al 1 de marzo, y tendrá como sede principal al Club 500 de La Habana. El evento, considerado uno de los más importantes en el calendario cultural de Cuba, rendirá homenaje a sus 10 años de creado y a los 70 años de la orquesta Elito Revé y su Charangón, referente emblemático de la música cubana.
(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). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces intensification of U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the blockade of oil imports as a possible new measure by the United States against Cuba. | The Cuban diplomat described this intention as a brutal assault against a peaceful nation that poses no threat whatsoever to the United States, noting that such measures are irrefutable proof that the economic hardships faced by the Cuban people are primarily caused and orchestrated from Washington. | He also recalled how Mario Rubio and John Bolton had already tricked Trump in 2019 into ordering a similar blockade, an action that was halted at the time by n…
(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). Trump se resistió, pero la guerra es inevitable: øatacará Irán primero? strategic-culture.su En Geopolítica | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Tel Aviv y Washington están afilando sus cuchillos, pero la doctrina militar favorece al que da e…
(2026-01-25). Demonstration in Italy in support of Cuba against Washington's threats. radiohc.cu 
In response to the growing threats from the United States against Cuba, dozens of political and social groups in Italy, along with the Cuban community residing there, mobilized today in Rome to reject these actions. | The massive demonstration that took place in front of the Cuban Embassy in Rome, was attended by leaders and members of solidarity organizations such as the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC) and La Villetta per Cuba. | Leaders and members of the Communist Party, the Communist Refoundation Party, the Socialist Homeland Party, and the Peopl…
(2026-01-25). Perché la politica aggressiva dell'Ue contro la Russia potrebbe portare alla disgregazione europea. strategic-culture.su Se s'imbarca in una guerra contro la Russia, in caso d'insuccesso l'Ue rischia la dissoluzione. Anche l'integrità degli stati membri potrebbe essere messa in discussione | Renze Rosso | Segue nostro Femmina penso, se penso la pace è uno dei versi più intensi di una poesia pubblicata da Edoardo Sanguineti nel 1992, La ballata delle donne. Esprime una storica verità — da Lisistrata a Jane Adams — oggi confutata dalle tre donne…
(2026-01-25). Perché la politica aggressiva dell'Ue contro la Russia potrebbe portare alla disgregazione europea. strategic-culture.su Se s'imbarca in una guerra contro la Russia, in caso d'insuccesso l'Ue rischia la dissoluzione. Anche l'integrità degli stati membri potrebbe essere messa in discussione | Renze Rosso | Segue nostro Femmina penso, se penso la pace è uno dei versi più intensi di una poesia pubblicata da Edoardo Sanguineti nel 1992, La ballata delle donne. Esprime una storica verità — da Lisistrata a Jane Adams — oggi confutata dalle tre donne…
(2026-01-25). Afghan students face hurdles in degree verification amid repatriation. tribune.com.pk 
Afghan students returning home are facing serious challenges in getting their educational degrees verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). | The students say that before the government's decision on the repatriation of Afghan refugees, they were admitted to Pakistani universities using Proof of Registration (PoR) and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) documents. However, these same documents are now being rejected for degree verification. | According to the affected students, when they approach HEC for verification, they are told that degrees based on PoR and ACC cards are no longer being attested. Verificati…