(2026-01-28). Gaza's unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive. radiohc.cu By Mohammad Mansour | To retrieve one body, the Israeli military mobilized a fleet of tanks, drones, and what locals described as "explosive robots". | They turned a neighborhood into a "kill zone", dug up approximately 200 Palestinian graves, and left four civilians dead in their wake. | The focus of this overwhelming force was Ran Gvili, an Israeli policeman killed more than two years ago, the last Israeli captive in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on the besieged enclave. | His successful recovery on Monday was hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a triumph of commitm…
(2026-01-28). Art Gallery of Ontario rejects acquiring Nan Goldin work because of her opposition to Gaza genocide: "Palestine is a great exception that doesn't include freedom of speech" wsws.org A committee at the AGO rejected buying a work by Goldin because several members found her denunciation of the Gaza genocide "offensive" and "antisemitic."
(2026-01-28). Sunday 2/22: Imperialist Aggression Against Venezuela. indybay.org
(2026-01-28). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez reafirma diálogo con EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez refirmó este martes lo dicho por el mandatario de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que establecieron canales de comunicación de respeto y cortesía. | Durante la inauguración del moderno Servicio de Nefrología del Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Rodríguez ratificó la disposición de resolver las diferencias con la nación norteña a través del diálogo político y diplomático.Yo reafirmo lo que ha dicho el presidente Donald Trump, que hemos establecido canales de comunicación de respeto y de cortesía, tanto con el presidente de los Estados Unidos, como con el sec…
(2026-01-28). More than 50,000 march in Minneapolis, demand 'ICE out!'. workers.org 
This guest article by the staff of FightBack News covers the day of action at the epicenter of the struggle against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement stormtroopers. It was written before the murder of nurse Alex Pretti. Minneapolis, Jan. 23, 2026. Minneapolis, Minnesota — On Friday, Jan. 23, at 2 . . . |
(2026-01-28). Masses turn out in solidarity with Minneapolis. workers.org 
The workers, youth and communities of Minneapolis shut the city down on Jan. 23. What's more, this was no ordinary economic strike. The shutdown — no work, no school, no shopping — was a political response to the terrorist thugs of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) who invaded Minneapolis under . . . |
(2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: Minneapolis Strikes Against ICE: Next? (Eyewitness Account & Discussion). indybay.org San Francisco Public Library | Stong Conference Room | 100 Larkin Street, 1st Floor | This is not a Library sponsored program…
(2026-01-28). Trump warns Iraq against returning former prime minister to power. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-28). US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance in town hall attack. scmp.com A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground on Tuesday during a town hall she was hosting. | The incident occurred in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.
(2026-01-28). China's slowing overseas investment reflects caution, not retreat. scmp.com China's latest outbound investment numbers look underwhelming at first glance. At the commerce ministry's recently concluded national conference on outbound investment and foreign aid, officials revealed that outward direct investment grew by just 1.3 per cent in 2025, a sharp slowdown from the double-digit pace seen in 2024 and 2023. On paper, it appeared to confirm a cooling of China's overseas expansion. | That conclusion misses what is actually changing. The more important story is not the…
(2026-01-28). LEAKED: ICE is set to invade Springfield, Ohio. liberationnews.org 
Starting February 4th, Springfield will be the site of another ICE surge from the Trump administration's racist, anti-immigrant crackdown. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is slated to end on February 4, jeopardizing migrant families and communities who are already facing precarious circumstances.
(2026-01-28). Trump Says Iran Wants To Talk As US Warships Arrive In Middle East Waters. juancole.com By ( Amid the turmoil, the Iran currency, the rial, fell to a record low against the dollar, trading at 1.5 million on January 27. | US President Donald Trump has said he…
(2026-01-28). US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at town hall event, act caught on cam. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unidentified substance during a town hall event she was hosting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday (local time). | A video of the incident soon circulated on social media, showing a man approaching Omar while she was speaking at the podium before spraying a narrow stream of liquid at her from close range. Most of the substance appeared to land on her clothing, and officials confirmed that she was not harmed. | The man reportedly shouted at Omar before security personnel quickly restrained and removed him from the venue. | Omar repre…
(2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Stanford 11 Trial: Pack The Court & Hallway. indybay.org Department 53, so called 'Hall Of Justice' take a right after the security checkpoint lobby and apparent is an elevator in the other wing, there are signs, park across the street or meters or farther away. | Santa Clara Hall of Justice | Department 53…
(2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Large Vigil for Alex Pretti at Veterans Medical Center. indybay.org Next to 795 Willow Rd Veterans Medical Healthcare | Rally at intersection of Willow Rd. and Durham St. | Menlo Park, CA…
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Meetup: House Arrest Update From Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-28). Friday 1/30: ICE Out! National Day Of Action! indybay.org Dolores Park SF…
(2026-01-28). Oakland Says to Fascist Trump and His Goons. indybay.org Action at Fruitvale BART demands Trump's Nazi Terrorists get out of Oakland…
(2026-01-28). Bay Area Super Heroes Unite to Fight the Far Right. indybay.org Photos taken at rally held by SF Reproductive Justice on January 24 in San Francisco in front of the main library across from the civic center.
(2026-01-28). Wednesday 1/28: SF Report by International Labor Economist Patrick Bond on Global Economic Crisis, US, China. indybay.org Community Room | 630 Valencia (Corner of 17th & Valencia Street) | San Francisco…
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Factory Farm Watch Banner Painting Party. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-28). Wednesday 1/28: Drop Diller: Tell UCSC to Stop Taking Zionist Blood Money! indybay.org 5 PM: Base of Campus, UC Santa Cruz, | 5: 30 PM: March to Hay Barn…
(2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: ICE Out of Mni Sota Makoce! No one is illegal on stolen land! indybay.org Huichin Park, 4311 Hubbard St, Emeryville…
(2026-01-28). Forced Birthers Hold 22nd Annual March to Noisy Pro Choice Locals. indybay.org Event peaceful except for small shoving incident as police keep groups apart…
(2026-01-28). Thursday 2/5: Eyes on ICE: How to Safely Document and Record Training. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere…
(2026-01-28). Gold price spiral and Japanese bond market selloff signal deepening financial turmoil. wsws.org Gold has risen by around 20 percent so far this year and all forecasts are that it has still further to go as investors as well as central banks shift out of the dollar and US assets.
(2026-01-28). Was Alex Pretti the subject of a targeted assassination? wsws.org Emerging evidence strongly indicates that the murder of Pretti was a targeted assassination carried out by the Trump administration's paramilitary forces in order to terrorize Minneapolis citizens opposing and recording its criminal activities.
(2026-01-28). Fiancée of USPS worker Keywan Glenn speaks out on his death in Illinois facility. wsws.org His death and the circumstances leading up to it expose both conditions of extreme workplace stress and, along with now many other tragic deaths, the systemic failure of emergency response in USPS facilities.
(2026-01-28). Quebec separatists intensify their efforts to court Trump after Canada-China trade deal. wsws.org The Parti Québécois has seized upon the trade deal as a further argument for Quebec independence, and above all to signal their allegiance to American imperialism, now led by the would-be dictator Donald Trump.
(2026-01-28). Defend the internal opposition at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd against the IG Metall union bureaucracy! Build independent Action Committees! wsws.org At the Bosch plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, IG Metall is attempting to exclude an opposition list from the upcoming works council elections. This attack on democratic rights must be answered by building independent rank-and-file committees to unite workers against job cuts and the union bureaucracy.
(2026-01-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Oil workers in Peru staged a nationwide protest action against a government decree aimed at privatizing the state-owned oil company while 700 faculty at Laurentian University is in its second week, impacting some 9,000 students.
(2026-01-28). Japanese political establishment lurches to the right as snap election called. wsws.org While the ruling LDP is now in coalition with the far-right Nippon Ishin no Kai, the opposition CDP has cast aside its progressive pretenses to merge with Komeito, the LDP's former coalition partner of 26 years.
(2026-01-28). Gravely ill pro-Palestine activist ends hunger, thirst strike in UK prison. radiohc.cu By Anealla Safdar | Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old British pro-Palestine activist, has ended a hunger and thirst strike in prison after his health deteriorated rapidly, with fears he was at high risk of a heart attack. | Khalid, who is being held on pre-trial remand at the Wormwood Scrubs Prison in London, ended his protest on Monday, after being rushed to in intensive care as his heart rate slowed to a dangerous level. He has since returned to prison. | Doctors feared that Khalid, who suffers from limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes muscle weakness and wasting, was likely to die suddenly after he…
(2026-01-28). Pacific delegates warn against US fast-tracking seabed mining. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Pacific delegates in the United States Congress are warning efforts to fast-track deep-seabed mining could sideline island communities and cause irreversible damage to fragile ocean ecosystems. The concerns were raised at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington last week, held a day…
(2026-01-28). Friday 2/6: Protest In front of the ICE Office! indybay.org 220 Vineyard Court Morgan Hill…
(2026-01-28). Kaiser Oakland UNAC/UHCP Healthcare Workers Strike for Staffing & Wages. indybay.org Thirty two thousand healthcare workers from California Kaiser who are members of UNAC/UHCP which is affiliated to AFSCME went out indefinitely on an unfair labor strike and spoke out at the picket line in Oakland about the dangerous conditions at the hospitals due to lack of staffing and wages that are not retaining. They spoke out at the Oakland picket line on 1/26/26. Kaiser has a long history of fraud and refusing to provide proper staffing for patients including those with mental health problems.
(2026-01-28). 3 months since the fatal Cobar mine explosion. wsws.org There is still no official explanation for the tragedy, but mine owner Polymetals has been allowed to proceed with business as usual, as if nothing had happened.
(2026-01-28). Ukraine war military casualties 'near 2 million' as more crunch talks loom. scmp.com Russia's grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly 2 million military casualties – killed, wounded or missing – between the two countries, according to a new study by a US think tank. | Moscow's forces have borne the brunt of the losses, suffering as many as 325,000 killed out of an estimated total of 1.2 million casualties since invading Ukraine nearly four years ago, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found.
(2026-01-28). An Army of ICE Agents Has Invaded Minnesota. Will They Succeed in Rendering Law Powerless? juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Do Americans who engage in lawful and peaceful protest enjoy the protection of the United States Constitution? Not any more, the Trump regime says in authorizing the shameless misconduct and lethal violence ICE agents are perpetrating against citizens in Minnesota. | ICE has invaded the state of Minnesota to show America that nothing can restrain Trump's army of thugs. Not the Constitution. Not the laws which make it a crime to commit assault and murder. Not public opinion. And not thousands of citizens exercising their rights. | Although far from the fi…
(2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: Vigil for Alex Pretti. indybay.org SF Veteran's Medical Center | Corner of 42nd and Clement…
(2026-01-28). What unites Palestine and Minneapolis. workers.org 
During the January 23 protest at Union Square in New York City, Workers World Party displayed placards saying: "Stop the Occupation from Minneapolis to Palestine!" This message was not intended to equate the almost 78-year-old apartheid, Zionist military control over an entire people to the current invasion of Minneapolis by . . . |
(2026-01-28). ILWU 34 Members Commemorate Renee Good with Her Name on a Ship. indybay.org ILWU Local 34 have commemorated the life of Renee Good by arranging to spell her name on the ship they were loading in Oakland. The ship then went to Tacoma where other working people took notice.
(2026-01-28). Trump-Macron messages expose bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org As Minneapolis workers mobilize and strike against ICE's extrajudicial political executions of US citizens, France Unbowed is defending Macron's left flank and his sycophantic texts to Trump.
(2026-01-28). Bay Area Mobilizes in Response to Another Trump Murder. indybay.org In hours, over a thousand take to SF Embarcadero to protest another ICE murder…
(2026-01-28). Destination Uganda wins 'best in Show—Africa' at 2026 New York travel adventure show. independent.co.ug 
New York, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | Destination Uganda has won the "Best in Show — Africa" award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show. Uganda's participation strategically positioned the country as "The Pearl of Africa" through engaging and interactive experiences, including tastings of Uganda's premium coffee and Uganda Waragi, …
(2026-01-28). NRM Sweeps Ankole Municipal Mayoral Seats. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all municipal mayoral seats in Uganda's Ankole Sub-Region in Tuesday's elections. The region comprises four municipalities: Sheema, Ntungamo, Ibanda, and Bushenyi-Ishaka. In Sheema Municipality, Pius Ahimbisibwe, the district returning officer, declared Lukia Nakalisa of the NRM, the only female mayoral winner in the region, victorious with 12,492 votes. …
(2026-01-28). Migrants rebel in South Texas detention center. workers.org 
By CG Bartell A revolt broke out on Jan. 24 at the South Texas Family Residential Detention Center, the largest migrant detention center in the U.S., located in Dilley, Texas, about 70 miles south of San Antonio. Liam Conejo Ramos being detained by ICE in Minneapolis on Jan. 23. Guards . . . |
(2026-01-28). From the torch to the university steps: A path and a legacy. radiohc.cu 
Thousands of young people from the capital attended the traditional Torchlight March Tuesday night in honor of the convergence of thought and work between National Hero José Martí and Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, in the year of their centennial and 73 years since this historic event was first held. | In the presence of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, as well as members of the Political Bureau of the Party, representatives of the Government, and representatives of social, mass, and student organizations, part…
(2026-01-28). Los Angeles County's "accountability" drive masks decades of Democratic complicity in homelessness. wsws.org Behind promises of accountability, Democrats reorganize homelessness bureaucracy while austerity, privatization and repression deepen the crisis facing the working class.
(2026-01-28). Trump administration unleashes paramilitary ICE raids in Maine. wsws.org The Trump administration has launched a massive immigration enforcement surge in Maine, cynically dubbed "Operation Catch of the Day," unleashing a campaign of terror designed to intimidate immigrant and working class communities across the state.
(2026-01-28). Monday 1/26: Call to Action: ICE Out Nonviolent Action Training. indybay.org Register here: act.womensmarch.com/signup/mvmtstrong_Ja……
(2026-01-28). Rob Nilsson's new film release "On The Edge Again" packed the house. indybay.org Photo of Sequoia Theater in Mill Valley last Thursday evening, including photo of legendary independent maverick filmmaker Rob Nilsson, in glasses, holding a microphone.
(2026-01-28). Thousands take part in annual Torchlight March from steps of the University of Havana. radiohc.cu 
With the participation of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, the traditional Torchlight March took place Tuesday evening in the Cuban capital. | Stepping off from the steps of the University of Havana, this year's march was further motivated by the centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. | From his profile on the social network X, the Cuban president stated: "As we did 73 years ago, we light torches on the eve of the birthday of José Martí, Apostle of Cuban independence and anti-imperialism." | "Tonight, an…
(2026-01-28). New York nurses' strike enters third week as union prepares to accept major concessions. wsws.org The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has lowered its wage demands and reached an agreement to identify "potential savings" in the healthcare plan.
(2026-01-28). The United States of Consumption: Drowning in Debt and . . . Waste. juancole.com
(2026-01-28). Sunday 3/29: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-01-28). Sunday 2/15: Bisma Jaffer: Can Liberation Be Lawful: Dismantling The House. indybay.org
(2026-01-28). Mandataria mexicana reafirma soberanía en el envío de petróleo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum ratificó este martes que el envío de petróleo a Cuba es una decisión soberana del Estado mexicano. | La mandataria señaló que la determinación sobre los tiempos y las formas de estos suministros corresponde a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), con base en contratos establecidos, o a decisiones de carácter humanitario del Gobierno bajo determinadas circunstancias. | Sheinbaum respondió a las consultas sobre un reporte de la agencia Bloomberg que indicaba la cancelación de un embarque previsto para mediados de enero en el buque Swift Galaxy. | Al respecto, indicó que, en todo caso, se info…
(2026-01-28). Trump insiste en su retórica contra Cuba: "está al borde del fracaso" radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos insistió este martes en su retórica contra Cuba y afirmó que "Cuba fracasará muy pronto. Es un país que está realmente al borde del fracaso". | Señaló que la nación caribeña recibía dinero y petróleo venezolano, "pero ya no lo reciben". | Estas declaraciones fueron ofrecidas a periodistas en Des Moines, estado de Iowa, adonde llegó en un viaje de trabajo. | En las últimas semanas, el Gobierno estadounidense ha incrementado las presiones económicas sobre La Habana, incluyendo la posibilidad de un bloqueo total a las importaciones de petróleo del país. | Con anterioridad, el presiden…
(2026-01-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a líder del PCV por su reelección. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó, en conversación telefónica, a To Lam por su reelección como líder del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV). | El mandatario cubano destacó hoy en la red social X que durante el diálogo con el Secretario General del PCV le deseó éxitos en el desempeño de su cargo y agradeció su apoyo al fortalecimiento de los vínculos interpartidistas. | Ratificó la voluntad de continuar profundizando dichos nexos, mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de experiencias sobre los procesos de construc…
(2026-01-28). Por qué hay que abolir el ICE y la policía. workers.org 
Moorehead escribió este artículo antes del paro laboral del 23 de enero y antes del asesinato de Alex Pretti el 23 de enero. Traducido por tlaxcala-int.blogspot.com y revisado por Mundo Obrero. Estudiantes de secundaria participan en una manifestación contra el ICE en el Capitolio del estado de Minnesota en St. . . . |
(2026-01-28). China expresa oposición ante posible bloqueo petrolero de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de China subrayó este martes su profunda preocupación y oposición a las acciones de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, incluido un posible bloqueo al suministro de petróleo. | El portavoz de la Cancillería Guo Jiakun instó a Washington a ´que deje de privar al pueblo cubano de su derecho a la supervivencia y al desarrollo, a que deje de socavar la paz y la estabilidad regionales, a que ponga fin a las violaciones del derecho internacional y a que levante inmediatamente el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba ª. | Afirmó que China seguirá prestando apoyo y asistencia a la nación caribeña y su confi…
(2026-01-28). Jefe de Estado cubano participa en la Marcha de las Antorchas. radiohc.cu
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th, Lecture 2. indybay.org Albany Library Edith Stone Room…
(2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Thursday Human Billboard for Palestine. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza San Pablo Ave and Carlson, in front of Daiso…
(2026-01-27). Gaza faces 'unprecedented wave' of blindness from Israel's war. newarab.com 
In a nearly silent operating room at the Eye Hospital in western Here, many hopelessly wait for a missing medical component, a medicine that Israeli authori…
(2026-01-27). Thursday 1/29: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-27). Hamas seeks role for police in Gaza ahead of disarmament talks. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Gaza film 'The Voice of Hind Rajab' nominated for BAFTA award. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). After 2.5-year Israel blockade on Gaza, Unicef delivers school kits. scmp.com The UN children's agency said on Tuesday it had for the first time in two and a half years been able to deliver ‚Äåschool kits with learning materials into Gaza after they were previously blocked by Israeli authorities. | Thousands of ‚kits, including pencils, exercise books and wooden cubes to play with, have now entered the enclave, Unicef said.
(2026-01-27). As phase 2 looms, Netanyahu insists no Turkish or Qatari troops in Gaza. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Tuesday address that his country would not completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the ceasefire, which the Trump administration is pushing to advance.
(2026-01-27). Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general says. al-monitor.com By Pesha MagidJERUSALEM, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Israel has cleared land in southern Gaza for the construction of a camp for Palestinians potentially equipped with surveillance and facial recognition technology at its entrance, a retired Israeli general who advises the military said on Tuesday.Retired reservist Brigadier-General Amir Avivi told Reuters in an interview that the camp would be built in an area of Rafah cleared of tunnels built by Hamas, with entry and exit tracked by Israeli personnel.
(2026-01-27). Is Gaza's Rafah opening a way for freedom or further control. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Children orphaned by genocide find safety and love in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Israel kills two in north Gaza as Rafah crossing set to reopen. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians were shot by the Israeli military in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa, which added that airstrikes and artillery shelling occurred…
(2026-01-27). Decoding Trump's Audacious Imperial Strategy. thinktank.pk In an era where global alliances are fracturing and great-power rivalries are heating up, Donald Trump's second term is ushering in what critics call a brazen "new imperialism." From threats to annex Greenland for its mineral riches to seizing Venezuela's oil fields under the guise of law enforcement, the U.S. under Trump is flexing its …
(2026-01-27). Delcy Rodríguez Rejects US 'Orders' as Venezuela Advances Hydrocarbons Law Reform. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Orlando Camacho, Venezuelan deputy…
(2026-01-27). Exclusive-US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela cooperation. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco, Jonathan Landay and Matt SpetalnickNEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) – U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with U.S. adversaries, four people familiar with the reports said in recent days.U.S. officials have said publicly they want the interim president to sever relations with close international allies like Iran, China and Russia, including expelling their diplomats and advisers from Venezuela.
(2026-01-27). Venezuela and the Revival of Regime Change. fpif.org The Trump administration's exercise in armed regime change in Venezuela should have come as no surprise. The U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean and the attacks on defenseless boats off the Venezuelan coast — based on unproven allegations that they contained drug traffickers — had been underway for
(2026-01-27). Trumpism, but make it Australian: One Nation's migration fantasy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Xi, Finland PM Discuss Multipolar Order and China-EU Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's President Xi Jinping met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Tuesday, pledging that Beijing is ready to work with Helsinki to uphold a U.N.-centred international system and promote a multipolar world based on economic globalisation, according to the state news agency Xinhua. Xi also encouraged Finland to play a constructive role in fostering …
(2026-01-27). Caitlin Johnstone: The Magic System: Zionism. consortiumnews.com It's stunning how much influence this ideology has had throughout our society's culture and institutions. It's almost magical. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley If I spoke critically of something abusive that India was doing in Kashmir,…
(2026-01-27). 'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight than ever before. Here's why. scmp.com The "Doomsday Clock" representing how near humanity is to catastrophe on Tuesday moved closer than ever to midnight as concerns mount on nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation. | The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which set up the metaphorical clock at the start of the Cold War, moved its time to 85 seconds to midnight – four seconds closer than a year ago.
(2026-01-27). Sudanese army captures Habila, breaks RSF siege of Dilling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Monday that they had captured the strategic town of Habila in South Kordofan, marking a major advance in Sudan's ongoing civil war and opening a corridor to break the longstanding siege of Dilling.According to SAF statements, the operation involved heavy clashes between the army's Fifth and Tenth Divisions and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)-aligned 54th Infantry Brigade. The army said it expelled RSF fighters and allied Janjaweed militias from key positions, enabling SAF units to advance toward Dilling and link up with forces trapped inside the city. Military…
(2026-01-27). Greece Seeks Cost Review to Revive Undersea Power Link to Cyprus. moderndiplomacy.eu Greece is hiring an external adviser to review costs for the stalled Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea power cable intended to link mainland Europe to Cyprus. The ‚Ǩ1.9 billion ($2.26 billion) project, partly funded by the European Union, has faced delays due to geopolitical tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and concerns over total costs, project …
(2026-01-27). Why Climate Change Is Making Greenland a Global Hotspot. thinktank.pk Greenland, the world's largest island and home to a massive ice sheet covering 80% of its land, stands at the epicenter of two converging crises in 2026: accelerating climate change and intensifying military activity driven by great-power competition. As global warming thaws permafrost, opens new Arctic shipping routes, and exposes vast mineral resources, the island's …
(2026-01-27). Troubled Sentinel ICBM Program Still Being Restructured Nearly Two Years After Cost Breach. twz.com 
A top Air Force general sees a long future for Sentinel after it enters service, but there is still a murky and increasingly costly road ahead to get there.
(2026-01-27). Over 20 MAZ-based utility vehicles delivered to Russia's Samara Oblast. eng.belta.by Minsk Automobile Plant is one of Belarus' largest enterprises for the production of trucks, dump trucks, special equipment, and chassis.
(2026-01-27). Saudi Arabia suspends work on massive Mukaab megaproject. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Trump, Minnesota Leaders Seek De-Escalation After Fatal Deportation Shooting. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz struck a more conciliatory tone following a private phone call on Monday, signalling a possible easing of tensions after a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis led to the deaths of two U.S. citizens. The incident had triggered a political and legal crisis between state authorities and …
(2026-01-27). Canada Accelerates Armor Plans To Contend With Growing Threats. twz.com 
As the Canadian military assesses how it would best These plans were outlined by repre…
(2026-01-27). Kasese voters explain low voter turnout in local council elections. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Voter turnout in Kasese District was notably low during Thursday's local council elections, with many citizens expressing concerns over alleged election manipulation and dissatisfaction with last week's parliamentary results. Several voters criticized the way results were announced by the district returning officer on Saturday morning, particularly regarding the outcome of …
(2026-01-27). Jewish people in Manchester mark Holocaust Memorial Day with 'solemn gathering'. thecanary.co 
Greater Manchester Jewish Action for Palestine is marking Holocaust Memorial Day. Ahead of what it describes as a "solemn gathering", the group issued the following statement: Statement on commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January 2026 It is with great sadness that Greater Manchester Jewish Action for Palestine will be commemorating the genocidal destruction of the […] | By
(2026-01-27). Centenary Bank champions youth empowerment at Nakulabye Parish Youth Conference. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development as it actively participated in a Youth Conference organized by Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Nakulabye Parish Youth Apostolate. The conference is an engagement platform bringing together young people, policymakers, development partners, and the private sector to …
(2026-01-27). US carrier strike group arrives in Middle East amid Iran tensions. geo.tv 
The USS Abraham Lincoln , a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US August 11, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-01-27). Everybody Moves Food and Migration: Ashanti from Guyana. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Ashanti from Guyana.
(2026-01-27). Nipah virus outbreak hits India's West Bengal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Indian health authorities have confirmed five cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in West Bengal, triggering swift containment efforts to prevent further spread. The outbreak is centered near Kolkata in Barasat, North 24 Parganas district, and involves healthcare workers at a private hospital, including nurses and staff who likely contracted the virus from an undiagnosed patient with severe respiratory symptoms.As of Monday, nearly 100 close contacts have been placed under home quarantine, while over 180 individuals have been tested. Surveillance continues throughout the 21-day incubation period. Two p…
(2026-01-27). Punjab prohibits kites with religious, political imagery ahead of Basant. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government imposed a province-wide ban on the manufacturing, sale, transport, and use of kites bearing images of religious scriptures, religious places, individuals, national flags, or political party flags, citing security and public order concerns ahead of Basant 2026. | According to an order issued by the Home Department, the prohibition has been enforced for 30 days under Section 144(6) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, and has taken immediate effect across Punjab. | The notification states that while the Lahore deputy commissioner has allowed "permissible kite flying" within the district…
(2026-01-27). Israeli woman surprised to find she is 'dead' as anti-Iran propaganda backfires. thecanary.co 
Israel's mass propaganda campaign to undermine the Iranian government has backfired in a rare moment of humour. Along with governments and media the US and UK, Israel has claimed 'thousands' killed by Iranian security forces. In reality, evidence indicates that the murders have been perpetrated by Israeli agents and their Iranian proxies. The Zionist/western propaganda […] | By
(2026-01-27). SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has awarded more than 30 top performers for going above and beyond the call of duty. | The officials were given recognition at the SAPS's National Excellence Awards, which recognises and honours outstanding performance, exceptional commitment to community relations, innovation, professionalism and acts of bravery within the South African Police Service. | The awards ceremony was held on Monday in Bloemfontein, under the theme: "Serving with integrity, celebrating excellence." | Sergeant (Sgt) Masibulele Qinisile was awar…
(2026-01-27). Cuba reaffirms commitment against all forms of discrimination. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has reaffirmed his country's commitment to eliminating all forms of discrimination and called for a more inclusive and democratic world order. | On his social media account, Cuba's minister of foreign affairs addressed the issue this Tuesday on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust. | The head of Cuban diplomacy reiterated on this social network the Caribbean nation's position on its commitment "to the fight against all forms of discrimination, including anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, and religious intolerance."
(2026-01-27). Symposium on upholding executive-led governance in SARs held in Beijing. ecns.cn He emphasized that upholding and improving executive-led governance requires the chief executives and SAR governments to strengthen their sense of responsibility and fulfill their primary governance duty.
(2026-01-27). Over 70% of European firms in China review supply chain strategies: survey. scmp.com Seven out of every 10 European companies operating in China were reviewing their supply chain strategies amid geopolitical tensions and Beijing's opaque policymaking, which appears to set back the country's globalisation efforts, according to a new survey. | A survey of 324 corporate respondents conducted by the Shanghai chapter of the European Union Chamber of Commerce found that these firms aimed to strike a balance between cost efficiency and risk diversification, while building resilience in…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). ICE agents get security role at 2026 Winter Olympics sparking outrage after deadly shootings. scmp.com A branch of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will help with security for the Winter Olympics in Italy, it confirmed on Tuesday, sparking anger and warnings they were not welcome. | Reports had been circulating for days that the agency embroiled in an often brutal immigration crackdown in the United States could be involved in US security measures for the February 6-22 Games in northern Italy.
(2026-01-27). Volfovich: 19th Mechanized Brigade conducts multiple drills within five-day check. eng.belta.by Readiness checks will also take place in other army formations and units, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.
(2026-01-27). Energy Suffocation: The Chain of the Siege Against Cuba. radiohc.cu Reasons of Cuba Editorial Staff | While Cuba faces a complex situation in its electrical power system, with blackouts affecting the daily lives of its population, an underlying cause stands out with undeniable starkness: the United States' economic, commercial, and financial blockade and the persecution of fuel. This blockade, far from being an abstract policy, carries out a systematic campaign against the arrival of fuel to the island and denies access to vital parts and technologies, deliberately strangling a sector essential for national development and stability. | The Donald Trump administration is currently…
(2026-01-27). Video: ICE thugs fire 'non-lethal' round, severing woman's hand. thecanary.co 
In distressing footage, a Minneapolis woman is seen staggering in agony along a snowy street, clutching her maimed hand. She can be heard shouting for a medic, after an ICE thug fired a supposedly 'non-lethal' round at her during a peaceful demonstration. These moments were captured on film: At least two people have suffered permanent […] | By
(2026-01-27). Australia cancels visa of Islamophobic Israeli influencer. newarab.com 
Australia has cancelled the visa of an Israeli influencer who campaigns against Islam, saying it will not accept visitors who come to spread hatred. | Sammy Yahood, who has commented on social media that Islam is a "disgusting ideology", said Monday his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel. | Yahood flew to Abu Dhabi anyway, but was blocked from getting his connecting flight. | "This is a story about tyranny, censorship and control," Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement sent to A…
(2026-01-27). Western countries unsubstantiatedly accuse Russia of using chemical weapons. infobrics.org Ukraine lies to divert attention from its own crimes.
(2026-01-27). Starmer's ground rent cap for leaseholders ignores extortionate service charges. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has announced that the government will be capping ground rent for leaseholders at £250 per year. @keirstarmerExclusive: We are capping ground rents for everyone‚ô¨ original sound — Keir Starmer The draft legislation states: The government intends to introduce a legislative cap on ground rents of £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn after […] | By
(2026-01-27). Green victory a possibility in Gorton and Denton after Labour's Burnham bungling. thecanary.co 
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) has banned Andy Burnham from attempting to become the Labour candidate for the late February Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester. But while that stops a potential Burnham leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, it may bring about a Green victory in the seat. Predicted Green win The Electoral Calculus […] | By
(2026-01-27). Thousands show their respect for Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace. anabaptistworld.org Their bright saffron robes and shoulder bags standing out against a cloudy sky, 18 Buddhist monks walked in a single file along the shoulder of U.S.-64, a four-lane highway, on January 23, drawing thousands of locals along their route.
(2026-01-27). Madison, Feb. 8, 2026: Cine Cubano (Cuban Films) Fundraiser for Camaguey Association! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-27). Federal Judge Hears Arguments In Minnesota ICE Crackdown Lawsuit. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | On Monday, a Minnesota federal judge heard arguments from Minnesota officials in their challenge to the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown in the state. | The lawsuit was filed days after ICE agent Jonathan Ros…
(2026-01-27). HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has launched the Maktab system to keep full digital records of students, tracking their enrolment, grades, transcripts, and degrees, Minister of State for Federal Education Wajiha Qamar said on Monday. | Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the system, launched under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) framework, will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, with plans to extend it to all public universities in the country. | "Under this system, complete data of every student, from enrolment to degree, will be available. This will save time and ensure transparenc…
(2026-01-27). ICE Is at War with the United States. davidswanson.org The U.S. government has the world's most expensive military waging wars around the world. It also now has a military aimed at the United States itself. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has a budget larger than any military in the world except 12. It has military weaponry and vehicles. It has military training from the …
(2026-01-27). Call for transport operators to regularise operations. sanews.gov.za Call for transport operators to regularise operations | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on transport operators to act responsibly, work with the department in good faith, and take immediate steps to regularise their operations. | "The department is willing to work with scholar transport operators who genuinely want to regularise their operations. However, compliance with the law is not optional. Scholar transport is a safety-critical service, and the safety and dignity of our learners remain non-negotiable," MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said. | According to the Natio…
(2026-01-27). concepts that were destroyed by the fire of Holocaust'. Subhumans, crypto-Nazism, and Raya Kushner's warning. eng.belta.by Every year on 27 January the world commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of hatred. This date was officially established in 2005 by Resolution 60/7 of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2026-01-27). Italy: Shipwreck Trial Opportunity For Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of a person who went missing after a migrant boat sank on February 26 on the beach near where the shipwreck took place off the coast of Steccato di Cutro, near Crotone, in Calabria in southern Italy. March 7, 2023. | © 2023 Alfonso Di Vincenzo/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images…
(2026-01-27). 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?
(2026-01-27). As old alliances crumble, Germany must find new partners, economy minister declares. moderndiplomacy.eu Germany's economy minister, Katherina Reiche, stated that the country needs to seek new partners due to changing global relations and worsening ties with the United States, which are leading to painful import tariffs. She indicated that while traditional alliances are important, it is also essential to explore partnerships with regions such as South America, India, …
(2026-01-27). The Runaway Train of State-Sanctioned Murder. dissidentvoice.org 
So it has come to this: ICE Gestapo agents claim, without a judge's order, they are permitted to enter houses at their fascist whim. Are they taking lessons from the Israeli Defense Forces now? Moreover, the present criminal class of MAGA authoritarians are at liberty to transport the officialdom killer out the reach of accountability …
(2026-01-27). Crucial questions posed by Labor's censorship and destruction of Australian writers' festival. wsws.org The defence of artistic freedom is inseparably connected to the fight to mobilise the entire working class against social austerity, dictatorship, imperialist war and barbarism.
(2026-01-27). What's next for Belarusian ruble? Central Bank weighs in. eng.belta.by The situation with the exchange rate of the Belarusian ruble is currently stable, Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian National Bank Roman Golovchenko said in an interview with the First News TV channel, BelTA has learned.
(2026-01-27). Colombia's far-right fractures further over "adulterated" primary result. colombiareports.com Far-right Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal and her husband, ranchers' federation chief Jose Felix Lafaurie, left the Democratic Center (CD), claiming that the far right party's primary result were "adulterated." In a letter to the party, the couple said "we don't want to continue" in the CD after Cabal gave up a spot on the Senate …
(2026-01-27). The Global Billionaire Steal: Wealth, Authoritarianism and Media. counterpunch.org 
It's official. This tormented, heated, traumatised planet is now home to over 3,000 billionaires. (That number was reached last year.) In October 2025, Elon Musk became the first man to have wealth exceeding half a trillion dollars. These developments could still take alongside the fact that one in four people across the globe face hunger. Oxfam's Resisting the Rule
(2026-01-27). 'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits worst level in 30 years, report says. scmp.com Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million ‚Äåpeople now living in "very deep poverty", the highest level in three ‚decades. | "Very deep poverty" refers to households with an after-housing-costs income below 40 per cent of the UK median, amounting to around £16,400 (US$22,446.68) a year for a couple with two young children.
(2026-01-27). B-21 Raider Future Insights From Global Strike Command's Top General. twz.com 
The new head of Air Force Global Strike Command offers us an exclusive look at the B-21 program in his first interview since taking charge.
(2026-01-27). Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans. tribune.com.pk 
China's role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling sharply while debt repayments continue to rise, according to analysis released by ONE Data. | The inaugural report by the ONE Data initiative found that many low- and middle-income countries — particularly in Africa — are now transferring more funds to China in debt payments than they receive in fresh financing from the world's second-largest economy. | The swing has coincided with a surge in net financing from multilateral institutions, which have become the main s…
(2026-01-27). Bodies filled Iran hospital after protest crackdown, film shows. newarab.com 
New footage following nationwide protests in The
(2026-01-27). China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand. tribune.com.pk 
Power sector emissions in China and India fell simultaneously for the first time in more than five decades in 2025, as rapid expansion of clean energy met rising electricity demand, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. | The two countries are the world's largest coal users and accounted for 93% of the increase in global carbon dioxide emissions from power generation over the decade to 2024. However, the report said record additions of renewable energy capacity helped curb emissions from electricity generation last year. | China's power sector emissions declined by 40 millio…
(2026-01-27). Western leaders step up engagement with China amid global uncertainty. ecns.cn Western leaders have stepped up diplomatic and economic engagement with China in recent weeks, signaling a renewed focus on ties with the world's second-largest economy.
(2026-01-27). Spain to buck Trump trend and legalise thousands of migrants. scmp.com Spain's government announced on Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorisation, the latest example of how the country has bucked a trend towards increasingly harsh immigration policies championed by US President Donald Trump and seen across much of Europe. | Migration Minister Elma Saiz said the beneficiaries would be able to work "in any sector, in any part of the country", and extolled "the positive…
(2026-01-27). Trader Joe's United demands "Sanctuary Store" workers.org 
Workers at a Trader Joe's store in Minneapolis, one of the few in the country with a union, are prioritizing one demand: "Make Trader Joe's a Sanctuary Store." websource: traderjoesunited.org In a Jan. 17 email to supporters, Trader Joe's United explained: "The ask is simple. The bar is low. Don't . . . |
(2026-01-27). Sindh cabinet forms sub-committee, approves compensation for Gul Plaza victims. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh cabinet on Tuesday expressed sorrow over the Gul Plaza tragedy and approved a comprehensive compensation and relief package for the victims, while forming a sub-committee to review the inquiry report into the incident. | The sub-committee, headed by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, includes provincial ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon, Nasir Hussain Shah, Saeed Ghani and Ziaul-Hassan Lanjar. It will examine the findings of an inquiry committee led by the Karachi commissioner and decide on further action based on its report. | The cabinet approved compensation of Rs10 million for the families of those…
(2026-01-27). Storm Ferm: Remember Uri (centrally planned electricity 'transition' in Texas). wattsupwiththat.com Central planning for a forced energy transformation produced the debacle of debacles two years ago in Texas. It is time for a new era for U.S. electricity policy premised on market entrepreneurship.
(2026-01-27). Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme | Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving agricultural economic growth. | The programme will support vegetable, grain and fodder production, as well as the provision of equipment and machinery, covering a total of 1 528 hectares of land across the province. | The investment forms part of commitments outlined in the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture's 2025/26 policy speech to revive irrigation schemes as a catalyst…
(2026-01-27). Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting. aljazeera.com Republican candidate for state governor steps aside citing his party's role in negative impact of ICE operation.
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). China's UCAS unveils School of Space Exploration to support deep-space missions. ecns.cn The School of Space Exploration at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) was unveiled on Tuesday in Beijing, aiming to provide strong talent support for China's deep-space exploration and space science research.
(2026-01-27). Racist rag The Spectator publishes vile anti-Irish screed. thecanary.co 
Tory-aligned toilet paper The Spectator has published a column from long-time anti-Irish bigot Julie Burchill, in which she characterises the country as a backwater populated by the "simple-minded", Nazi sympathisers and antisemites. The column's main thrust is a vacuous interest in celebrity attachment to Ireland. Burchill expresses amazement at the likes of Steve Coogan and Daniel […] | By
(2026-01-27). How sidewalk repair contractors fix trip hazards and liability risks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Why is Trump postponing his attack on Iran? thealtworld.com How did aircraft carriers become a burden on the American military establishment? | The Israeli occupation state and its Zionist lobbies in the United States exert tremendous pressure on President Donald Trump, his administration, and the American military establishment not only to accelerate the aggression against Iran but also to expand its destructive scope. The delay of this aggression and the failure to give the green light to start it are primarily due to two main reasons: | The first reason is that the deep American state is attempting to obstruct or even prevent the aggression, as it serves Israel's inter…
(2026-01-27). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2026-01-27). Clinton and Obama issue statements condemning ICE thuggery — but both ushered in those self-same tactics. thecanary.co 
On 25 January, former US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama released public statements condemning the 'killings' of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The statements condemned the tactics used by the ICE agents, and the suppression of protest under Trump's presidency. They called on US citizens to rise […] | By
(2026-01-27). Reform UK embarrassed as Trump throws ICE under the bus. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, masked goons have been running amok in the US. Said goons work for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, and while their remit is to enforce immigration laws, they've been harassing entire cities since Donald Trump returned to power. Earlier this month, this saw them swarming Minnesota, with ICE agents […] | By
(2026-01-27). End of an Era: Will Danoff's Retirement Signals Change at Fidelity Contrafund. devdiscourse.com Renowned fund manager Will Danoff, who has been instrumental in securing college educations and retirements for millions of Americans, is set to retire as the lead manager of the Fidelity Contrafund at the end of 2026. The Boston-based company announced his retirement on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Welcome to Palestine, Minnesota: Life Under Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Israel has come home to roost in Minnesota. The people of Minneapolis and St. Paul have become the Palestinians of Minnesota. The residents of the Twin Cities are experiencing the loss of sovereignty and civil rights that Palestinians have suffered for over eight decades. The L'Etoile du Nord (the Star of the North) state has been besieged by
(2026-01-27). Sabalenka sweeps aside teen sensation Jovic to enter Australian Open semis. aljazeera.com World number one continues her march for a third Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-0 win over rising star Iva Jovic.
(2026-01-27). Tensions Rise as Trump's Border Policies Spark Outcry in Minneapolis. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump's immigration policy has come under fire following the fatalities of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. The shootings by federal agents ignited civil unrest, prompting Trump to rethink his hardline approach and install Tom Homan as Minneapolis' border czar to ease tensions.
(2026-01-27). Pro-Palestine activist ends hunger strike, vows to 'resist'. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activist Khalid, who has limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, is now facing renal failure and liver failure, with low blood pressure and high creatine kinase levels, suggesting signs of imminent cardiac arrest. | Khalid was arrested in connection with the demonstration at RAF Brize Norton in June 2025, making him pa…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Chinese scientists identify oral drug VV116 as promising Nipah virus treatment. ecns.cn A new study by several Chinese research teams has found that the oral nucleoside drug VV116 possesses strong antiviral activity against the Nipah virus (NiV), offering fresh hope in the fight against this emerging highly lethal infectious disease, according to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-01-27). Government Shutdown Risk Grows After Fatal Immigration Raids in Minneapolis. capitalbnews.org 
As civil rights groups call out the "dangerous escalation" of what the Trump administration says is an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, another fear looms: a partial government shutdown. The prospect of one is intensifying as Senate Democrats say that they won't back legislation funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following the killing of another …
(2026-01-27). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-27). Corbyn calls out Starmer's mass rollout of facial recognition software. thecanary.co 
On X, Jeremy Corbyn has called out the UK government's 'mass rollout' of facial recognition technology. This follows several moves by the UK government, in tandem with the US, incorporating tech and AI to maximise state surveillance of ordinary citizens. Starmer's Labour have repeatedly used the divisive guise of "illegal migrants" to win public consent […] | By
(2026-01-27). CUBA UNDER SIEGE: STRATEGIES FOR RESISTANCE AND A UNITED RESPONSE! radiohc.cu Save the Date! / New York City / Saturday, March 14, 2026: | CUBA UNDER SIEGE: Strategies for Resistance and a United Response: | us-cubanormalization.org/call-to-action-… | Stand with Cuba / End The Blockade!: | MORE INFORMATION TO COME! STAY TUNED!:…
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Uzbekistan seek to expand trade, investment ties. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko is on a working visit to Tashkent.
(2026-01-27). "Feels Like a Cover-Up" : Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Slams Trump Admin over Deadly ICE Crackdown. democracynow.org 
A federal judge in Minnesota heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit filed by city and state officials to halt Trump's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota. "The federal government cannot coerce us into doing it their way," says Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is part of the group that brought the lawsuit. As the Trump administration continues to obstruct local investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota this month, we speak to Ellison and Georgetown University law professor Stephen Vladeck to discuss state…
(2026-01-27). Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%. aljazeera.com US president says he is raising tariffs from 15 percent due to Seoul's failure to ratif trade deal.
(2026-01-27). Saturday 2/28: Stockton: WWII EO 9066 Incarcerations of Americans of Japanese Ancestry Commemoration. indybay.org Buddhist Church of Stockton | 2820 Shimizu Drive | Stockton, CA, 95203…
(2026-01-27). The Gangster's Brief: The AG William Barr Doctrine, Noriega and Maduro. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump might leave an impression of violent novelty, at least for the leader of a nominal liberal democracy, soiling international relations with the gangster's touch. This sense of iconoclasm is misplaced. While his conduct regarding the abduction …
(2026-01-27). KYAGULANYI: I'm still being hunted by Muhoozi. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NUP Leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has said that he is still being hunted by Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Museveni, to harm him. Since the 16th of this month, Kyagulanyi and the CDF have been exchanging words via …
(2026-01-27). Sharp rise in domestic tourism spurs spending. ecns.cn Enhanced public cultural services, such as free museum access, also generate significant social value that is not fully captured in spending data, said Lyu.Like Lyu, Yin also cautioned against interpreting slower growth in total spending relative to trips as a sign of weakening consumption.
(2026-01-27). Iraqi parliament delays presidential vote amid Kurdish rift. newarab.com 
On Tuesday, Iraq's parliament postponed the The constitution requires at least 222 of 329 lawmakers to be present to elect a president. Only 85 attended, well below the threshold. | Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi p…
(2026-01-27). Tensions rising between US and Canada. infobrics.org Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to join the Board of Peace.
(2026-01-27). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). From the Late Mark Tully, BBC Legendary India Correspondent, to "Clickbait Media" globalresearch.ca On 25 January 2026, Mark Tully died at age 90. Tully, the BBC's legendary India correspondent, represented a particular breed of British writer: educated at Marlborough and Cambridge, publicly modest but quietly assured in his right to interpret 'India' for …
(2026-01-27). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.
(2026-01-27). Your Party members hit with unsolicited texts, after WhatsApp leak. thecanary.co 
An official Your Party supporter WhatsApp-based group exposed more than 1,600 user phone numbers. The numbers were then used by candidates in Your Party's 'CEC' elections to send unsolicited campaign texts. The group — set up for the party's conference last November — was promoted by their interim leadership — comprising 'independent group' MPs, Jeremy […] | By
(2026-01-27). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-27). UK PM says Britain won't have to choose between the U.S. and China. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom doesn't have to choose between the United States and China as it seeks a more balanced global strategy.
(2026-01-27). How Australian businesses use data and maths to predict market rends. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Schoolchildren from Belarus, Russia create handwritten copy of book about Brest Fortress defenders. eng.belta.by Schoolchildren and teachers from Belarus and Russia have created a handwritten copy of Boris Vasilyev's book about the defenders of the Brest Fortress "His Name Was Not Listed".
(2026-01-27). DLR cleaners will strike alongside City Hall outsourcing protest. thecanary.co 
Outsourced cleaners will strike alongside a protest at Transport for London's (TfL) Board meeting on 4 February. This will increase pressure on mayor Sadiq Khan over outsourcing and democratic control of the capital's transport system. Outsourcing cleaners The protest, starting at 9.30am at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE, comes amid ongoing strike […] | By
(2026-01-27). Trump's approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds. aljazeera.com Just 39 percent of Americans approve of Donald Trump's handling of immigration, new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.
(2026-01-27). Spending Under Trump: Drugs Up, Factories Down. counterpunch.org 
Today I thought I would discuss two of my favorite Trumpian lies about the economy: he lowered drug prices 1,500 percent and we're bringing in $18 trillion in foreign investment. These are among my favorite Trumpian lies because they involve important issues and Trump repeats them all the time. They are both also absurd on
(2026-01-27). Friday 1/30: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-27). Sri Lanka: Confronted with mounting electricity workers' discontent, union leaders threaten strike action. wsws.org The same CEB union officials now threatening strike action shut down all industrial action four months ago, following false promises from Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody.
(2026-01-27). Carney rolls eyes at US Treasury chief, says he told Trump he meant what he said at Davos. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday that he told US President Donald Trump that he meant what he said in his speech at Davos, and told him Canada plans to diversify away from the United States with a dozen new trade deals. | Carney rolled his eyes and rejected US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's contention to Fox News that he aggressively walked back his comments at the World Economic Forum during a phone call with Trump on Monday.
(2026-01-27). Italy pushes for EU clampdown on Iran's Revolutionary Guard. newarab.com 
Italy will ask European Union partners this week to place Until now, Rome had been among the governments resisting efforts to brand the IRGC as a terrorist group, but Tajani said a
(2026-01-27). China's Massive PL-17 Air-To-Air Missile Seen Up Close. twz.com One of the most enigmatic weapons in the arsenal of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the
(2026-01-27). Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports. responsiblestatecraft.org During his
(2026-01-27). Díaz-Canel highlights motivation for Torchlight March to honor Jose Marti and Fidel Castro. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted the motivation for the Torchlight March in this capital, commemorating the centennial of the birth of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro. | On his Twitter account, the president stated that as the 73rd anniversary of the first parade in which the then-young revolutionary Fidel Castro played a leading role approaches, "we will light torches on the eve of the birthday of José Martí, apostle of Cuban independence and anti-imperialism." | The head of state then added: "Tonight, another motivation unites us: we march for the Centennial of #Fidel, sta…
(2026-01-27). Liberating Palestine from Zionism. fpif.org "I believe that this chapter in the long history of Palestine—this very dark chapter—can and will be brought to an end. The question is: How long is it going to last? That depends on us," claims human rights activist Miko Peled. | The author of two books and various articles, Peled is one of the most
(2026-01-27). Chinese U23 team earns hero's welcome home after best-ever U23 Asian Cup finish. ecns.cn The Chinese national football team received a hero's welcome at the Beijing Daxing International Airport on Monday, following a historic run to the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup – the team's best performance ever in the tournament.
(2026-01-27). Why Western Left Fails to Grasp the Link Between Imperialism, Zionism, and 'Regime Change'. indybay.org When the Israeli spy agency Mossad called for riots in Iran on its Farsi-language social media on January 1, almost no one in the West took notice.
(2026-01-27). Donald Trump carries out only 1 in 4 tariff threats, 'Taco' study says. scmp.com In less than three weeks, US President Donald Trump has issued four sweeping tariff threats that, in normal times, would rattle investors, unnerve CEOs and send economists rushing to revise their growth forecasts for the targeted countries. | Instead, financial markets and C-suite executives have mostly shrugged off Trump's latest warnings involving Iran's trading partners, Greenland's supporters, Canada and South Korea, seeing them as merely words intended to gain leverage or change behaviour —…
(2026-01-27). Reform and Tories in war of words over Braverman's 'mental health'. thecanary.co 
Yesterday, the Conservative Party reaped widespread criticism as it sunk to a new low in its fight to be taken seriously. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch chose to attack her now-rival with childish slurs against Braverman's mental health. This comes following Rishi Sunak's former-cabinet minister defecting to Reform UK yesterday. Badenoch's ill-received response to Reform UK's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Small Town Politics Imbued with Arrested Development, Retrograde Thinking and a Whole Lotta MAGA. dissidentvoice.org 
Listen here to our talk, airing on my radio show, Finding Fringe: Voices from the Edge. It is a microsm of AmeriKKKa's large and small communities. Heidi Lambert was voted into Waldport, Oregon's volunteer mayoral position but was fired, then had to file a state ethics complaint, and now those fifth graders are running a …
(2026-01-27). US using Ukraine experience to target Chinese civilians from Taiwan. infobrics.org The HIMARS and its munitions (particularly the ATACMS) could be used against Chinese civilians in the Fujian province. The US thinks this is an ideal opportunity to not only undermine China's attempts to peacefully resolve the Taiwan issue, but also to cement hatred and enmity between Beijing and Taipei.
(2026-01-27). BSEH Haryana 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 out. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), has released online 2026 date sheet and time table of Class 10 (Secondary or Matric) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams on its official website.
(2026-01-27). Hanfu craze sweeps Jakarta in Indonesia. ecns.cn A Hanfu craze is taking shape in Jakarta, a city known for its year-round summer. On streets of popular tourist attractions, more local residents wear Hanfu, reflecting a growing interest in traditional Chinese culture.
(2026-01-27). Poll shows 50% of Labour voters have 'walked away'. thecanary.co 
(2026-01-27). Remembering Robert Parry, Who Died 8 Years Ago Today. consortiumnews.com We remember the great investigative reporter Robert Parry, who founded this website in 1995. He left us way too soon on Jan. 27, 2018. The founder of this website died seven years ago today. Robert Parry had an illustrious career…
(2026-01-27). India, EU Finalise Landmark Trade Deal as Both Hedge Against US Uncertainty. moderndiplomacy.eu India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. The deal marks a major economic and strategic milestone for both sides as they seek to reduce dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States under President Donald Trump. Details …
(2026-01-27). Activists celebrate securing Palestine Action judicial review. thecanary.co 
As reported by The National, the case to overturn the proscription of Palestine Action has secured a significant victory in the Scottish Court of Session. Proscription The UK proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation under home secretary Yvette Cooper in 2025. Proscribing a protest group under terror legislation in this fashion was unprecedented. On 5 […] | By
(2026-01-27). Yemen cut off from aid as humanitarian crisis deepens. newarab.com 
As Yemen joins countries like Sudan in being In recent weeks, the United Nations (UN) has
(2026-01-27). Martin Luther King Jr. and the courage of universality. onlineopinion.com.au The King we honour today is safe, moral, and misleading. The King who mattered challenged capitalism, empire, and order.
(2026-01-27). Local Labour activists demand Starmer reverses Burnham decision. thecanary.co 
As highlighted by Clive Lewis, local Labour members in Gorton & Denton are set to demand that the party allows Andy Burnham to stand: Members of a party that calls itself democratic are asking for something very simple: democracy. When your main political opponent is authoritarian, that isn't optional. It's foundational. Labour can win this […] | By
(2026-01-27). Dollar Dips Amid Global Economic Tensions and Potential Currency Interventions. devdiscourse.com The United States dollar sank to its lowest point in nearly four years on Tuesday, triggering concerns about possible currency interventions by U.S. and Japanese authorities. Market watchers are also focused on this week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision, amid burgeoning U.S. political and economic tensions.
(2026-01-27). Burnham calls out No. 10 'untruths' as briefing war intensifies. thecanary.co 
On X, ITV's Robert Peston reported that sources close to the PM say Andy Burnham knew he'd be blocked before submitting his National Executive Committee (NEC) candidacy for the Gorton and Denton by-election. Burnham went straight to X to reject the reports, saying the "sources" are wrong suggesting the block indeed came without prior warning: […] | By
(2026-01-27). Snopkov praises Belarus-China economic cooperation results over 10 years. eng.belta.by Over the past ten years, Belarus has tripled its trade with China and doubled its exports to the country, First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said at a meeting to discuss cooperation with China hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko.
(2026-01-27). Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll over 6,000. newarab.com
(2026-01-27). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Monday 1/26: Santa Cruz: ICE Out Now, ICE out Forever. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-27). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.
(2026-01-27). German Investments in China Surge Amid US Trade War Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu German companies significantly increased their investments in China in 2025, hitting a four-year high of over ‚Ǩ7 billion ($8 billion) from January to November, a 55.5% jump compared with 2024. Data compiled by the IW German Economic Institute, previously unreported, show that firms are accelerating their expansion in China as a hedge against the disruptions …
(2026-01-27). A First-Hand Account of Israel's Illegal Occupation of Southwestern Syria. counterpunch.org 
"They came in the night after Assad fled," said Mohammed, a resident of Kodena, a small village perched upon rolling hills of rocky soil, about a mile and a half east of the unofficial border with the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
(2026-01-27). Priti Patel has 'meltdown' on LBC as she struggles to accept harsh realities of Brexit. thecanary.co 
Priti Patel has had a meltdown on LBC when confronted by Lewis Goodall with the realities of post-Brexit Britain. Unsurprisingly, the far-right Tory MP seems incapable of showing an ounce of humility for the inevitable international isolation that followed their divisive campaign to split from the EU. Goodall argued that breaking the collaborative working relationship has […] | By
(2026-01-27). Snopkov highlights key outcomes from 10 years of ties with China. eng.belta.by Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov named the top three results in Belarus-China economic cooperation over the past 10 years.
(2026-01-27). UpScrolled wins support from pro-Palestinian users as TikTok alternative. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – TikTok is no longer the favourite application among pro-Palestinians, especially after its takeover by the U.S. A new-similar application called "UpScrolled" is dominating app stores and is getting supported by dozens of thousands of people.Oracle, which is led by Larry Ellison, who has ties to Israel, along with a group of investors took over TikTok's US operations last week, pushing people to leave the app with the aim of finding a replacement.In addition, TikTok has been facing repeated glitches as users have complained about having issues accessing the platform at different times.What is UpScro…
(2026-01-27). Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-27). From Unipolarity to Multipolarity: The Arctic Frontier and the Reconfiguration of Global Power. globalresearch.ca Abstract: | The contemporary international system is undergoing a profound structural transformation marked by the decline of the US-led unipolarity and the gradual emergence of a multipolar world order. This shift is increasingly visible in strategic regions where economic, environmental, …
(2026-01-27). Palestinian British journalist hits back at US sanctions. newarab.com 
Palestinian British journalist and political activist, Zaher Birawi, says he "categorically rejects" the decision by the In a statement sent to The New Arab, Birawi says he believes the decision was "based on inaccurate information and lacks a sound legal foundation" after the US Office of Foreign Assets Control accused him of links to Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades. | The US Treasury decision was issued on 21…
(2026-01-27). Gorton and Denton The Muslim Vote backs the Green Party. thecanary.co 
The Greater Manchester constituency Gorton and Denton faces a by-election following the retirement of sitting Labour MP Andrew Gwynne. This led to a brief psychodrama within the Labour Party over whether Andy Burnham would get the chance to run. Labour's leadership has ruled that out, perhaps fearful of Burnham's potential challenge to Keir Starmer. There's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of 'spreading hatred'. aljazeera.com Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online.
(2026-01-27). Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ bigots confronted. workers.org 
Cleveland WW Photo: Martha Grevatt A number of LGBTQIA2S+ organizations demonstrated outside and inside the Cleveland City Club on Jan. 16 as the bigoted "Center for Christian Virtue" was giving a presentation. Chants included "2-4-6-8, We don't want your fascist hate!" and "Racist, sexist, anti-gay, Christian fascists go away!" Among . . . |
(2026-01-27). Cloud Control: Interactive Networks for Audio-Visual Performance with Eric Souther. mediasanctuary.org On Wednesday, January 28th from 5-8pm, RPI will be offering a three-hour workshop Cloud Control: Interactive Networks for Audio-Visual Performance with Eric Souther. This virtual session will introduce the node-based programming environment TouchDesigner for creating real-time audiovisuals. Eric Souther spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-01-27). Who is Iraq's former leader Nouri al-Maliki? aljazeera.com Iraq's dominant Shia political bloc nominated al-Maliki to become prime minister.
(2026-01-27). HC Dinamo Minsk suffer overtime loss to HC Salavat Yulaev Ufa. eng.belta.by Regulation time ended in a draw, but in overtime, the Minsk Bisons made a mistake in the offensive zone and conceded a goal from a counterattack by the visitors, resulting in a 1-2 defeat.
(2026-01-27). Camera is covered: Netanyahu's phone sparks internet curiosity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A new picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised many questions on the internet regarding the type of phone he uses and why the camera is covered with tape.A picture showed Netanyahu wearing a black puffer jacket over a white shirt, while leaning on a black car and responding to a phone call. The picture went viral, with many sharing it and asking about the type of smartphone he uses.A netizen posted the photo and wrote, asking Grok, "What kind of phone does Netanyahu use?"Some said that they could be using an Apple's iPhone device, while others claimed that he could be using a Sam…
(2026-01-27). Belarusian ambassador identifies two key elements of soft power in ties with China. eng.belta.by Introducing Chinese partners to Belarusian nature, culture, and traditions makes it easier for them to understand our country, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov told journalists following a meeting to discuss cooperation with China hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 27 January.
(2026-01-27). Imagining the End of Capitalism. counterpunch.org 
Ever since the 1990s, when to the longstanding cooptation of the Western working class by social democracy was added the collapse of the Soviet Union and its satellites, the saying has been popular among the chattering classes that "it is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism." As McKenzie
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: "Copaganda" Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime & Policing. democracynow.org 
As calls grow to defund and abolish ICE, author Alec Karakatsanis warns that activists should take care to not fall for "copaganda," which "takes ordinary people who are outraged over what's happening and converts them into supporting meaningless reforms that actually don't reduce the size or power or budget of these bureaucracies." Karakatsanis is the author of Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News. He breaks down many of the myths about crime and policing that arose in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests over the past decade, including the reformist myth…
(2026-01-27). US believes Hamas disarmament comes 'with some sort of amnesty'. newarab.com 
The United States believes The official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, spoke to mark the return of the remains of the last Israeli captive held by Hamas. Israel and the United States are pressuring Hamas to disarm as part of a controversial plan in which
(2026-01-27). Iran gears up for possible attack as US sends aircraft carrier, warships in Middle East. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Navy's Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group entered the United States Central Command region on Monday after being redirected from Indo-Pacific operations amid rising tensions with Iran. The move has sparked renewed speculation that US President Donald Trump may consider authorizing airstrikes against Tehran. | The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, transited the Strait of Malacca on January 19. It was escorted by three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers — USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-1…
(2026-01-27). The EPA wants to eliminate one of the few ways that tribes can protect their water. grist.org Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency "What the Trump administration…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Merz and Meloni forge a new Berlin—Rome axis. wsws.org The new German-Italian axis is also a warning from a historical standpoint. On the eve of and during the Second World War, Nazi Germany and fascist Italy formed a close alliance.
(2026-01-27). Cooperation strategy forever: Belarus drafts new directive on relations with China. eng.belta.by Preparations are underway on a new Directive on the Development of Relations with China, and this document must be as specific as possible, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov told the media.
(2026-01-27). Reform announce Zionist bootlicker Matt Goodwin for Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
Reform UK have announced their candidate for the Gorton & Denton byelection, and it's… *DRUM ROLL* …professor Matt Goodwin, a.k.a. the freak from this video: @novaramedia "I want a national unifying politics that puts Britain first…not any other foreign policy." "Not Israel?" Aaron Bastani shreds Matt Goodwin's argument to pieces on GB News. ‚ô¨ original […] | By
(2026-01-27). Karachi walls call for federal, military control as tensions rise after Gul Plaza fire. tribune.com.pk 
Political tensions in Karachi have deepened after wall chalking appeared across several neighbourhoods calling for the city to be placed under federal or military control, following the deadly Gul Plaza fire and a sharp war of words between the MQM-P and the ruling PPP in Sindh. | Slogans reading "Karachi ko wafaq ke hawalay karo" (Hand Karachi over to the federation) and "Karachi ko fauj ke hawalay karo" (Hand Karachi over to the military) were seen in areas including Liaquatabad, North Nazimabad and Haidery Market. | The messages were reportedly written by unidentified individuals late on Monday night and in…
(2026-01-27). Stopping ICE Shouldn't Be Left to Armed Citizens. consortiumnews.com It shouldn't fall to armed Americans to take on the White House militia because the governor can't use the National Guard to force ICE out of Minnesota, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News After the second…
(2026-01-27). U.S. Pushes Ukraine for Peace Deal with Russia Amid Security Guarantees Standoff. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, the United States has urged Ukraine to ink a peace deal with Russia as a prerequisite for U.S. security guarantees. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the conflict, which has persisted for four years.
(2026-01-27). Middle Powers Hedge Against U.S. Under Trump, Reboot Global Trade. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's aggressive trade tactics, exemplified by his Greenland tariff threat, appear to have catalyzed a shift among the world's "middle powers." Nations like Canada, the European Union, and India are increasingly pursuing independent trade strategies, diversifying their partnerships and reducing reliance on Washington. This recalibration reflects both frustration with the unpredictability of U.S. policy …
(2026-01-27). Trump says US help Iraq if it picks Maliki as prime minister. al-monitor.com By Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iraq against picking Nouri al-Maliki as its prime minister, saying the United States would no longer help the Middle Eastern country."I'm hearing that the Great Country of Iraq might make a very bad choice by reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Health professionals pay tribute to Alex Pretti. aljazeera.com Health professionals and coworkers paid tribute to ICU nurse Alex Pretti as his body was moved out of hospital.
(2026-01-27). YPG spokesman: Syrian strategy is to isolate Kurdish towns and cities. al-monitor.com In an interview with Al-Monitor, YPG spokesman Siyamend Ali said Kurdish forces were successfully repelling advances by the Syrian army, while Damascus accused the Kurds of launching unprovoked attacks.
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Japan eager to boost parliamentary, regional ties. eng.belta.by The meeting also discussed prospects for enhancing trade and economic interaction between the two countries, support for implementing joint economic projects, establishing cooperation between chambers of commerce and industry, and deepening scientific and technical collaboration.
(2026-01-27). Israel holds drills in case of 'Houthi infiltration via Jordan'. newarab.com 
The exercise is reportedly aimed at testing the Israeli Central Command's "readiness" at confronting high-intensity situations such as a potential Houthi attack, the Jerusalem Post said, which is among the Israeli CEN…
(2026-01-27). Electoral Malpractice: Presiding officer arrested, colleague on the run. independent.co.ug 
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa Police are holding a presiding officer and hunting another for alleged electoral malpractice. The suspects include Saulo Nanongo, a parish chief who served as presiding officer at Lushu Centre polling station in Tsekululu Sub-county, and David Bwayo, the Tsekululu Sub-county supervisor. During Thursday's local government elections, Nanongo allegedly inflated votes …
(2026-01-27). M23 Counters FARDC Withdrawal Claims, Insists Control Areas Are Stable. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels have dismissed claims by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) that they have withdrawn from areas under their control. In a press statement dated January 23, 2026, and signed by Lieutenant Colonel Mak Mongba Kazukay, the acting FARDC spokesperson, the Congolese army said it …
(2026-01-27). The Barr Doctrine, Noriega, and Maduro. dissidentvoice.org US President Donald Trump might leave an impression of violent novelty, at least for the leader of a nominal liberal democracy, soiling international relations with the gangster's touch. This sense of iconoclasm is misplaced. While his conduct regarding the abduction of Nicolás Maduro certainly dumps mightily on the precepts of international law, legal advisors in …
(2026-01-27). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Dong Lifeng: I have deep affection for China, unwilling to settle in Japan. ecns.cn After Japan's defeat in 1945, over 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese parents. They share a collective name, Japanese "war orphans""ÄÄin China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-27). BRICS Award Laureate Salwa Bakr on Writing from the Margins and Exposing Soft Violence. infobrics.org Awarded the inaugural BRICS Literature Award, Egyptian novelist and critic Salwa Bakr reflects on writing from the margins, the hidden forms of violence embedded in social life, and literature's enduring role in confronting injustice…
(2026-01-27). ICE thaw? White House softens tone after Minneapolis killings fury. scmp.com US President Donald Trump sent his top border enforcer to Minneapolis on Monday and struck a conciliatory note in a bid to tamp down nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarised immigration raids this month. | The White House was scrambling as video of the latest shooting went viral, prompting street protests, criticism from former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and, increasingly, from within Trump's Republican Party.
(2026-01-27). Everybody Moves Foor and Migration: Florian from Haiti. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Florian from Haiti.
(2026-01-27). The Fusion of Force and Faith in Iran. muslimskeptic.com In a recent article, we had examined what could be defined as Iran's hard power, i.e., the use of coercion and organized force to preserve the authority of the Islamic Republic in the face of persistent and, at times, also violent, counter-revolutionary pressures. In…
(2026-01-27). Hundreds feared missing or dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks, UN says. scmp.com Hundreds of migrants may be missing at sea or feared dead following reports of multiple deadly shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean in recent days, the UN's migration agency warned on Monday. | The International Organisation for Migration said it was "deeply concerned" by the reports, which it was currently verifying.
(2026-01-27). Veterans For Peace Statement: ICE Out of Our Cities! Abolish ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Veterans for Peace Milwaukee Chapter 102 Veterans For Peace is outraged at the murders of three civilians by ICE agents, the first being Keith Porter who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent, then Renee Good who was killed in her vehicle, and most recently Alex Pretti — a registered VA nurse — who was …
(2026-01-27). Challenges Faced by Pakistanis Abroad: Pakistan's Diplomatic and Economic Failures. indybay.org The relationship between Pakistan and the Sultanate of Oman has always been based on brotherhood and mutual respect. Oman has consistently welcomed Pakistani workers and traders. However, the visa obstacles faced by Pakistanis over the past year are not due to the Omani authorities, but are the result of Pakistan's diplomatic inefficiency. The Government of Pakistan has completely failed to address the concerns of the Omani authorities regarding visas and to reassure them.
(2026-01-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Trump's tactical retreat in Minneapolis: The danger of dictatorship remains. wsws.org The tactical retreat on the part of the Trump administration is not an abandonment of its authoritarian course—It is a recalibration and regroupment.
(2026-01-27). New York / Breaking Breads Union denounces Israeli genocide. workers.org 
New York City Workers at Breads Bakery stores in New York City are organizing to join the United Auto Workers union Local 2179. The workers, who have named themselves the Breaking Breads Union, are demanding respect, higher wages, overtime pay, additional wages for working on holidays and guaranteed weekly hours . . . |
(2026-01-27). Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants. newarab.com 
Migration Minister Elma Saiz the beneficiaries would be able to work "in any sector, in any part of the country", and extolled "the positive impact" of migration. | "We are talking about estimations, probably more or less the figur…
(2026-01-27). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-27). France moves to ban social media for users under 15. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, a measure supported by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to better protect children's health. If passed, the new law would likely come into effect from the new school year in September. | French lawmakers on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. | Lawmakers gave the green light to an identical amendment…
(2026-01-27). Trump National Defense Strategy calls for US domination of Western Hemisphere. wsws.org The Trump administration released its 2026 National Defense Strategy on Thursday, a 34-page document that openly proclaims American military domination of North and South America as a platform for global war.
(2026-01-27). At Least Three Civilians Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon have left at least three civilians dead since Monday, including a TV presenter for Lebanon's Al Manar TV identified as Ali Nour al-Din, who was killed on his motorcycle in the city of Tyre. The IDF confirmed the strike and the assassination of Nour al-Din, but as is so often …
(2026-01-27). PMD forecasts temperature rise in Karachi from Wednesday. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday issued an early warning forecast, saying morning and evening temperatures in Karachi are likely to rise from Wednesday. | According to the PMD, the minimum temperature is expected to range between 11 and 13 degrees Celsius, while the maximum may hover between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. Winds from different directions are likely to prevail over the next three days. | The department said sea breezes are expected to become briefly active from Wednesday evening. On Thursday, the city's weather is likely to remain partly cloudy. | Meanwhile, the weather in oth…
(2026-01-27). 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).
(2026-01-27). ICE chillingly echo UK's Mahmood in using tech data to maximise surveillance of citizens. thecanary.co 
According to Wired, ICE has asked American companies to sell their ad-tech and big-data capabilities to the federal investigators. This Orwellian request underscores a hard-line anti-immigration agency attempting to enlist the profit instincts of the ultra-rich in order to dramatically expand its domestic surveillance capacity. They wrote: The entry appears to be the first time that […] | By
(2026-01-27). Museveni asks supreme court to dismiss Kasibante petition. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss with costs a petition filed by his rival, Robert Kasibante, challenging his victory in the 2026 presidential election, arguing that the petition is legally defective and unsupported by evidence. Museveni's response was filed on Monday by his lawyers, Usaama …
(2026-01-27). Why NRM failed to regain support in Luwero. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On 26th January, the country marked 40 years since National Resistance Army (NRA) fighters, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, captured power following a protracted guerrilla war in Luwero. The 40th NRA/NRM Liberation Day celebrations took place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and were presided over by President Museveni. In Luwero …
(2026-01-27). US: Second Unjustified Killing by Federal Agents in Minneapolis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in downtown Minneapolis, January 25, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Adam Gray | (Washington, DC) — Federal immigration enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota this weekend, marking the second killing by immigration enforcement agents in the city this month. Federal officials reportedly blocked state officials from accessing the scene, raising concerns that the federal government is not acting in good faith to ensure an independent and comprehensive investigation, Human Rights Watch said today…
(2026-01-27). European Parliament delays decision on EU-U.S. trade deal. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | The European Parliament has delayed until next week a decision on whether to restart work on the EU-U.S. trade deal, after pausing its approval process last week, in protest over U.S. President Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland and his tariff threats against European allies, according to a senior lawmaker on Monday. …
(2026-01-27). Anger as branch of ICE to help with security at Winter Olympics. newarab.com 
A branch of the US Reports had been circulating for days that the agency embroiled in an often brutal immigration crackdown in the
(2026-01-27). LA port chief highlights US-China supply chain and green shipping ties. ecns.cn Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka delivers an annual address on Jan 22, outlining major infrastructure, sustainability and global partnership initiatives, including deepening cooperation with China along the trans-Pacific supply chain.
(2026-01-27). Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam. sanews.gov.za Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam | Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release excess water. | The Senteeko Dam, officially registered as My Own Dam and commonly known as Senteeko Dam, is at high risk of failure, following recent heavy rainfall in the region. | While interventions are underway, including the emergency spillway and sandbags placed to prevent overtopping, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned that it is too early to declare t…
(2026-01-27). China, OIC vow to deepen partnership. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with visiting Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing on Monday.Han expressed appreciation for the OIC and Taha's commitment to advancing relations with China, and voiced the hope that Islamic countries would continue to firmly support China on Xinjiang-related issues and the Taiwan question.
(2026-01-27). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Harassment and security threats forced the cancellation of a Pride-themed community event in Malaysia. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-27). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-27). Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US. scmp.com In the science and tech race, China is steadily advancing while America is retreating. That's the conclusion of multiple Western studies. US President Donald Trump's own policies have greatly contributed to this trajectory. | Several salient features in this race for supremacy have been identified: China's highly focused state support of science and tech, America's federal defunding of them, and a nation of engineers and science graduates versus a nation of lawyers.
(2026-01-27). How private AI tech is reshaping warfare. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Linh Nguyen explains the increasing relationship between private AI tech firms and militaries.
(2026-01-27). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-27). China launches 126-athlete 2026 Winter Olympics delegation. ecns.cn Headlined by a glittering cast of Olympic champions, China's 126-strong Winter Olympic contingent is going all out to prove its world-class athletic prowess on ice and snow at Milano-Cortina 2026.
(2026-01-27). 5 workers killed in massive biscuit factory explosion in Greece. wsws.org According to figures compiled by the Federation of Technical Company Trade Unions, 630 workers lost their lives at work between 2022 and 2025.
(2026-01-27). Judge orders ICE chief Todd Lyons to Minnesota court over Trump's immigration crackdown. scmp.com The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear before him on Friday to explain why he shouldn't be held in contempt. | In an order dated Monday, Chief Judge Patrick J. Schiltz said Todd Lyons, the acting director of ICE, must appear personally in court. Schlitz took the administration to task over its handling of bond hearings for…
(2026-01-27). Three French tourists killed when boat capsizes off Oman coast. newarab.com 
Three The boat, carrying 25 people including a group of French tourists, a tour guide and the captain, was 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the
(2026-01-27). China's CMOC makes US$1 billion Brazil gold push as bullion jumps on rising global risks. scmp.com One of China's largest mining companies has taken control of three gold mines in Brazil in a deal worth about US$1 billion, as gold prices hit historic highs amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty in the United States and a global flight to safe assets. | CMOC said on Tuesday it assumed operational control on January 23 after Brazilian regulators approved the transfer of the Aurizona mine in Maranhao, the Riacho dos Machados mine in Minas Gerais and the Complexo Bahia, which includes…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Declaración de independencia de los Estados Unidos øAlgo que celebrar? cubadebate.cu El próximo 4 de julio, se cumplen 250 años de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos, firmada en 1776. Se trata del documento que dio origen conceptual al supuesto credo político, ideológico y moral con el que nació esa nación, hoy caracterizada por su gran tamaño, su potencial económico y tecnológico, su poderío militar y la agresividad con que históricamente ha impuesto y aun hoy impone su voluntad a naciones y pueblos más pequeños, pobres e indefensos.
(2026-01-27). Banco Central de Cuba desmiente audio falso y asegura que servicios bancarios operan con normalidad. cubadebate.cu Un comunicado del Banco Central de Cuba desmiente y denuncia un audio difundido malintencionadamente en redes sociales, que afirma sobre el cese de los servicios bancarios en el país.
(2026-01-27). One More in the Name of Oil and Empire. counterpunch.org 
Trouble follows oil like a shimmering slick, challenging the ideals of a presumed enlightened world. Ever since Edwin Drake's famous first find in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, the dirty side to oil rarely receives attention. A systematic disregard for others is standard in an industry that favours extraction over regulation, speed above safety, and profits before people. In the race to power the world, oil makes its own rules whatever the cost, including waging war to achieve its ends. To support a de facto post-World War Pax Americana, it is no coincidence US military incursions are connected to the world'
(2026-01-27). Empleo informal, un fenómeno que gana terreno en Argentina. radiohc.cu En Argentina, bajo el gobierno del presidente Javier Milei, el mercado laboral ha sufrido un duro golpe. El empleo informal ha crecido a pasos agigantados en los últimos dos años, lo que trae aparejado más ciudadanos sin estabilidad económica y sin protección social. | Desde que Milei llegó a la Casa Rosada, en diciembre de 2023, se han perdido en la nación suramericana unos 300 mil empleos formales. En la actualidad la informalidad se sitúa en un 43%, uno de los índices más alto de los últimos tiempos. | Esta alarmante cifra significa que casi seis millones de argentinos se desempeñan en el mercado laboral infor…
(2026-01-27). ICS convoca al Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) de la República de Cuba convocó a la segunda edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026, máxima distinción que otorga anualmente a profesionales del sector, precisó la institución desde su página web. | El galardón reconoce la trayectoria de personas naturales cubanas, en activo o jubiladas, por su obra de la vida en los ámbitos organizacional, mediático y comunitario, así como en procesos de formación, superación e investigación vinculados a la comunicación social. | Las nominaciones serán presentadas por las Direcciones de Información y Comuni…
(2026-01-27). No Fast-track for Ukraine Austrian Chancellor. globalresearch.ca Apparently, the possible facilitated entry of Ukraine into the EU is not accepted by all members of the bloc. In a recent statement, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker severely criticized the "accelerated" accession process for Ukraine, advocating for equal procedures between …
(2026-01-27). Cuba como alegoría política en los videojuegos. cubadebate.cu Este estudio demuestra que la industria del videojuego transnacional utiliza a Cuba como alegoría política para fijar estereotipos sobre el socialismo y normalizar lecturas ideológicas del país. A partir de una muestra de títulos recientes, identificamos patrones narrativos recurrentes (distopía, Guerra Fría, "decorado neutral", burla y violencia simbólica) y explicamos por qué estas representaciones, al repetirse y masificarse, operan como dispositivo cultural que condiciona la percepción pública y legitima las sanciones y la presión externa.
(2026-01-27). En Cuba anuncian los premios Nicolás Guillén y Alejo Carpentier 2025. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro y la editorial Letras Cubanas dieron a conocer este lunes los escritores galardonados en las últimas convocatorias de los premios Alejo Carpentier y Nicolás Guillén, tras las deliberaciones de sus respectivos jurados, integrados por destacadas figuras de la literatura cubana. | El Premio Nicolás Guillén de Poesía fue otorgado de manera unánime a Edurman Mariño Cuenca por su obra "Objeto social", presentada bajo el seudónimo de Leopold Bloom. | El jurado, presidido por Alex Pausides Aguilar e integrado por Lourdes González Herrero y Aristides Vega Chapú, destacó la singularidad de su…
(2026-01-27). La sonrisa de los niños de Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu 
Unos mil profesionales de la salud de Cuba han laborado en Zimbabwe desde que en 1987, comenzó a prestar servicios una brigada médica en ciudades como Harare y Bulawayo, que atiende patologías complejas y realiza intervenciones quirúrgicas difíciles. | Ese contingente forma parte de los 605 mil profesionales médicos que han prestado cooperación en 165 países desde Argelia en mayo de 1963, en zonas lejanas de las grandes urbes y de difícil acceso. En Bulawayo trabaja la psquiatra Zulema Pérez Castallón en el Ingutsheni Central Hospital y reconoce que los principales problemas de salud enfrentados son las psicosis…
(2026-01-27). Cuba como alegoría política en los videojuegos. cubadebate.cu Este estudio demuestra que la industria del videojuego transnacional utiliza a Cuba como alegoría política para fijar estereotipos sobre el socialismo y normalizar lecturas ideológicas del país. A partir de una muestra de títulos recientes, identificamos patrones narrativos recurrentes (distopía, Guerra Fría, "decorado neutral", burla y violencia simbólica) y explicamos por qué estas representaciones, al repetirse y masificarse, operan como dispositivo cultural que condiciona la percepción pública y legitima las sanciones y la presión externa.
(2026-01-27). Chanceler austríaco afirma que nà£o haverá via rápida para a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, a possível entrada facilitada da Ucrânia na UE nà£o é aceita por todos os membros do bloco. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o chanceler austríaco Christian Stocker criticou severamente o processo de adesà£o "acelerado" da Ucrânia, defendendo procedimentos iguais entre …
(2026-01-27). FIFA Drops 2027 Women's World Cup Emblem Sonic Identity in Rio. thinktank.pk 
FIFA has ignited the countdown to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027‚Ñ¢ with a spectacular, samba-charged launch on the sun-drenched sands of Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro. The football world witnessed Brazil embrace its role as the first South American host nation for the women's global showpiece, blending iconic beach vibes, pulsating rhythms, street art, …
(2026-01-27). En Cuba anuncian los premios Nicolás Guillén y Alejo Carpentier 2025. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro y la editorial Letras Cubanas dieron a conocer este lunes los escritores galardonados en las últimas convocatorias de los premios Alejo Carpentier y Nicolás Guillén, tras las deliberaciones de sus respectivos jurados, integrados por destacadas figuras de la literatura cubana. | El Premio Nicolás Guillén de Poesía fue otorgado de manera unánime a Edurman Mariño Cuenca por su obra "Objeto social", presentada bajo el seudónimo de Leopold Bloom. | El jurado, presidido por Alex Pausides Aguilar e integrado por Lourdes González Herrero y Aristides Vega Chapú, destacó la singularidad de su…
(2026-01-27). Evocan en Cuba antiimperialismo de la Marcha de las Antorchas. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y secretario de Organización del Comité Central, Roberto Morales Ojeda destacó desde su perfil en Facebook que la Marcha de las Antorchas (27 de enero) constituye un llamado a la acción y a la reflexión sobre el legado de José Martí (1853-1895), en especial su visión universal expresada en la frase "Patria es humanidad". | El dirigente recordó que el Apóstol de la independencia publicó esa idea el 26 de enero de 1895 en el periódico Patria, y subrayó que su pensamiento trasciende fronteras al concebir la patria como extensión de la humanidad. | La Marcha…
(2026-01-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-27). New donation from the Hatuey Project for Cuban children with cancer. radiohc.cu 
The Hatuey solidarity project, from the United States, delivered its eighth donation of cytostatic drugs and other medications for children with cancer, an effort that will continue according to its coordinator and dear friend, Gloria la Riva, who stated: "We are committed forever, Cuba will not give up, and neither will we."