thecanary.co (2026-01-29). 11 countries condemn the demolition of UNRWA headquarters and demand Israel halt demolition and open crossingsEleven countries, including nine European states alongside Canada and Japan, have condemned the Israeli authorities' demolition of the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem.
(2026-01-29). Who are the Criminals? Listen to Hind Rajab. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-29). 'We Cannot Separate Imperialism From Domestic Militarization': Understanding the Links Between ICE, Gaza, and U.S. Foreign Policy. scheerpost.com Border Commander Greg Bovino stands outside a South Minneapolis gas station this morning with BORTAC officers in what seemed like an effort to draw more and more people to the scene as other agents shoot high resolution video of the crowd yelling and blowing whistles. Chad Davis, CC BY 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider…
(2026-01-29). TikTok 'bans' Gaza journalist Bisan Owda's account. newarab.com 
The 28-year-old journalist claimed on Wednesday that her original TikTok account – which previously had 1.4 million followers – was no longer accessible. | Speaking in a video filmed from Gaza and shared across her social media platforms, including a newly launched TikTok page, Owda sai…
middleeasteye.net (2026-01-29). Israeli settlers set Palestinian homes on fire in Jerusalem
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian property late on Wednesday in the Khallat al-Sidra Bedouin community, northeast of occupied East Jerusalem. | | According to the Palestinian Authority-run Jerusalem Governorate, settlers assaulted community members and torched a number of Palestinian homes.
(2026-01-29). After Trump Declared Gaza War 'Over,' Media Lost Interest. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By…
(2026-01-29). The IDF in West Bank, the US in Afghanistan, or ICE? Take your pick. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Viet Thanh Nguyen Is this the IDF in Gaza or the West Bank, or the US military in Afghanistan or Iraq, or ICE in Minneapolis? The answer is that this is ICE in Minneapolis. But the fact that it's hard to tell whether it's the IDF or the US Army or ICE is…
(2026-01-29). New Zealand declines invite to join Board of Peace. devdiscourse.com New Zealand decided against accepting U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of ‚ÄåPeace, New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said in a statement on Friday. Trump launched his Board of ‚Å Peace last week, initially designed to cement Gaza's rocky ceasefire, but which he foresees playing a wider role that concerns other global powers. He has invited dozens of other world leaders to join, and while Middle East powers ‚including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as major emerging nations such as Indonesi…
(2026-01-29). Ghislaine Maxwell Reveals List Of Epstein 'Co-Conspirators'. newsone.com 
According to reports, a new petition from convicted Jeffrey Esptein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell has a striking revelation in it, alleging that there were more people involved in the late financier's abuse who haven't been charged. The news comes as many question the Department of Justice's further blockage of the release of files related to Epstein. …
(2026-01-29). Diplomatic Rapprochement Leads to Release of Frozen Funds for Venezuela's Healthcare and Energy. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, has confirmed that respectful and courteous communication channels have been established with the government of the US empire. | "I reaffirm what President Donald Trump has said," she stated this Tuesday, January 27, "that we have established respectful and courteous communication channels, both with the president of the US and with Secretary Marco Rubio, with whom we are establishing a working agenda." | During the inauguration of the nephrology service at the University Hospital of Caracas, Rodríguez highlighted the Chavista government's willingness to resolve…
(2026-01-29). Venezuela's armed forces recognize acting president as commander-in-chief. ecns.cn Venezuela's armed forces on Wednesday pledged loyalty to and formally recognized acting president Delcy Rodriguez as commander-in-chief during a military ceremony held in Caracas with the participation of the country's high military command.
(2026-01-29). Why Cuba is Back in the Crosshairs. counterpunch.org 
With Venezuela effectively neutralized as a regional adversary, Cuba has re-emerged as the next unresolved target of U.S. power in the Western Hemisphere. For the Trump administration, it represents an unfinished historical problem: a surviving challenge to U.S. hemispheric authority 90 miles from Florida. In response to the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolás Maduro
(2026-01-29). Venezuela's police, military pledge loyalty to interim President Rodriguez. aljazeera.com Delcy Rodriguez receives loyalty pledge weeks after dozens killed in US military operation to abduct Nicolas Maduro.
(2026-01-29). Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez Assumes Military Command, Launches National Cyber Defense Office. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Accompanied by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, the acting president was honored by military authorities this Wednesday, January 28. | Cabello opened the ceremony, stating that Venezuela fac…
(2026-01-29). Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez Assumes Military Command, Launches National Cyber Defense Office. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Accompanied by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, the acting president was honored by military authorities this Wednesday, January 28. | Cabello opened the ceremony, stating that Venezuela fac…
(2026-01-29). Satena passenger plane with 15 aboard goes missing. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A passenger plane with 15 people on board went missing near Colombia's border with Venezuela on Wednesday, state airline Satena and aerospace authorities revealed on Wednesday.The flight departed from Cucuta and lost contact with the control tower shortly before it was due to land. It is worth mentioning that the plane was carrying 13 passengers and two crew members."It was scheduled to land around 12: 05 pm" in the nearby town of Ocana, the airline announced in a statement. Security and search workers have been dispatched, according to the air authority.
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(2026-01-29). No survivors found in Colombia plane crash with 15 aboard. geo.tv 
The image shows a Satena Airlines aircraft covering the route Bogota-Caracas, pictured upon arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Venezuela, on November 9, 2022. — AFPBOGOTA: Colombian authorities on Wednesday located a missing plane carrying 15 people in the…
(2026-01-29). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela es investida como comandante de FANB. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez fue investida este miércoles como Comandante en Jefe de la Fuerza Armada Nacional Bolivariana (FANB). | La dignataria recibió las insignias que le confirieron el alto cargo en acto de lealtad, reconocimiento y juramento, encabezado por el ministro para la Defensa, general en jefe Vladimir Padrino, en el Patio de Honor de la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana, en Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas. | Acompañaron a la mandataria los cinco componentes de la FANB, el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento) Jorge Rodríguez, el vicepresidente sectorial d…
(2026-01-29). Davos Forum, a mirror of the crisis of imperialism. workers.org 
Popular hat in Nuuk, Greenland, and Copenhagen, Denmark. And maybe in Davos, Switzerland. Raposo is the editor of jornalmudardevida.net, a revolutionary web newspaper from Portugal. In this article Raposo takes up the forum at Davos, Switzerland, attended by bankers, CEOs and economists mainly from the imperialist countries. He analyzes the . . . |
(2026-01-29). Iran to publish names of those killed in protests. newarab.com 
The announcement comes amid conflicting reports about the death toll from unrest that followed protests triggered by Iran's worsening cost of living crisis and broader security tensions. | "By the president's order, the names and details of all victims of the recent tragic events will be published publicly," wrote the deputy for Communications and Information at the Presidential Office, Mehdi Tabatabaei, on X. | Tabatabaei added that a formal mechanism…
(2026-01-29). Overnight Israeli Raids Bring Closures, Injuries, and Expulsions. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces stormed the town of Hizma, northeast of occupied Jerusalem, late Wednesday night, mere hours after withdrawing from the area. Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Al-Issawiya in the occupied Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/zgykpX5kxE— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 29, 2026 The Jerusalem Governorate reported that during the incursion, enemy forces fired stun grenades …
(2026-01-29). Michael Parenti Revolutionary scholar and ardent anti-imperialist (Sept. 30, 1933 — Jan. 24, 2026). workers.org Michael Parenti Marxist historian Michael Parenti passed away on Jan. 24 at the age of 92. Parenti was born in 1933 and grew up in East Harlem. He often spoke proudly of his working-class and Italian American roots. His contributions inspired revolutionaries and anti-capitalists throughout the globe. A dedicated agitator . . . |
(2026-01-29). 2025 border crossings hit record high. ecns.cn China's national immigration authorities significantly enhanced their service efficiency in 2025, processing a record 697 million border crossings, a 14.2 percent increase from the previous year.
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). British Intelligence Goes Full Guardian Promoting Untestable Computer-Generated Scares of Eco-System Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com This ridiculous scare alone gives us an idea about what is going on here. Humans affect the environment they live in, as do all species, but political extremists are given free rein to magnify to truly absurd levels the dangers of exploitation. Their solution is a neo-Malthusian command-and-control Net Zero takeover that would inevitably cause societal and economic collapse. When people are starving and destitute, biodiversity will be torn to shreds. Cobbling together 14 pages of reheated sandwich board-scares that have been doing the rounds for decades is an absurd waste of time for security professionals with p…
(2026-01-29). Elections in Colombia Part 4: Dynasties and clans. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of Colombia's Patreon at $1 or more – Click "Read more" to unlock this content at the source…
(2026-01-29). Momentum Builds in Europe for Boycott of US-Hosted World Cup Games. truthout.org Calls are growing for European countries to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup later this year in opposition to President Donald Trump, as many of the games are set to take place in the United States. The World Cup will be held in multiple locations across three countries in North America (Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.), with most games happening in the U.S. Many fans are concerned about… |
(2026-01-29). Gomel Oblast's enterprises produce over $1bn worth of import-substituting goods in 2025. eng.belta.by Gomel Oblast's enterprises produced more than $1 billion worth of | import-substituting products in 2025, Gomel Oblast Governor Ivan Krupko | said at a meeting of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee.
(2026-01-29). "Sell America" trade: who could reduce U.S. asset holdings? moderndiplomacy.eu Global investors hold a record $69 trillion in U.S. assets, or $27 trillion net of Americans' foreign holdings, giving markets enormous exposure to shifts in sentiment. Concerns over U.S. trade policy, strained relations with allies, and geopolitical uncertainty have prompted analysts to consider which countries might scale back investments in the world's largest economy. Major …
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Lt Gen Okiding, Sam Mugira among ten elected UPDF representatives to parliament. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Army Council has elected ten representatives of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to Parliament, with Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding emerging top after securing 340 votes. According to results declared by the Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Diana Tumusiime Kateeba, Lt. Gen. Sam Mugira, …
(2026-01-29). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-29). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-01-29). 'Minneapolis mayor' tells JD Vance to "____ a couch" thecanary.co 
'Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey' found a colourful way to tell US vice-president JD Vance what he thinks of him. Sadly, the account is a parody. Vance, like his boss and other Trump lackeys, has been lying that Frey and Minnesota governor Tim Walz have banned police from helping ICE thugs. Frey (the real one) had […] | By
(2026-01-29). South Korea industry minister in Washington to address U.S. tariff warning. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea's industry minister arrived in Washington on Thursday to hold talks with senior U.S. officials after President Donald Trump warned he could raise tariffs on South Korean goods over delays in implementing a bilateral trade deal. The visit comes amid heightened concern in Seoul that trade tensions could escalate if legislative bottlenecks are not …
(2026-01-29). Trump's pick to lead NSA vows to follow law if confirmed. devdiscourse.com The Army general tapped to lead the US National Security Agency assured lawmakers Thursday that he will follow the Constitution and the law when it comes to using the NSA's powerful surveillance tools. Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, if confirmed by the Senate, would also run the Pentagon's Cyber Command, giving him a critical role in the nation's offensive and defensive cyber operations. The NSA has been without a permanent director since President Donald Trump fired Gen. Tim Haugh last year. The questions at Rudd's confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee reflected concerns about whether Trump has po…
(2026-01-29). Fuel prices likely to rise from Feb 1 amid inflation pressures. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is likely to raise the prices of several petroleum products from February 1, while a slight reduction in petrol prices is also expected, according to official sources. | The price of high-speed diesel may increase by Rs9.47 per litre, while kerosene oil is expected to rise by Rs3.69 per litre. Light diesel oil prices could increase by Rs6.95 per litre, sources said. | In contrast, petrol prices are likely to be reduced by 36 paisas per litre. | The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has completed its working on the proposed price adjustments. A summary is expected to be sent to the Petroleum Divi…
(2026-01-29). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-01-29). PSX plummets by 6,000 points on Middle East tensions. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) endured one of its darkest sessions in recent history on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index plummeted over 6,000 points, closing at over 182,300 due to tensions in the Middle East. | What was once a steady climb toward new records transformed into a frantic sell-off driven by a "perfect storm" of international conflict and domestic corporate disappointment. | "Market sentiment deteriorated amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, as war-related rhetoric between the US and Iran heightened fears of a broader regional conflict, triggering widespread risk ave…
(2026-01-29). Solar farms can be havens for rare plants. Just ask the threecorner milkvetch. grist.org 
The ostensibly barren Mojave Desert is in fact teeming with plants and animals, including a rare species known as the threecorner milkvetch. It's a member of the pea family, splaying across the ground instead of climbing up a garden trestle. Given the harsh desert conditions, it waits until the arrival of rains to burst from the earth — flowering, fruiting, and reproducing. | Though hardy, the threecorner milkvetch — which is under consideration for listing under the Endangered Species Act — and its fellow species in the Mojave are still sensitive to disturbance, like when solar farms literal…
(2026-01-29). Nanjing city glows with colorful Lanterns ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn Residents and tourists stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Nanjing's southern old town in Jiangsu Province on Jan. 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). Defiantly growing beans and hope. anabaptistworld.org In front of my apartment is an unmaintained median. Rain + unmaintained space = AJ is going to grow something. I took advantage of the situation and planted beans in the median. It was mischievous, it had little risk, and it opened up a possibility for many collateral benefits.
(2026-01-29). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol and ICE Raid Almost 20 L.A. Communities, Almost 30 Total in SoCal in Record Numbers. lataco.com Today, ICE and Border Patrol set a new daily record, surpassing their previous daily average of about 30 reports with nearly 50 incidents. There was a time when 25-40 was the total number of incidents I'd report for a whole week; they just did that in one day.
(2026-01-29). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.
(2026-01-29). Congresswoman attacked at Minneapolis event. tribune.com.pk 
As the White House worked to "de-escalate" tensions in Minneapolis Tuesday, a man sprayed Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with a syringe of unknown liquid at a town hall meeting, where she called for curbing the Trump administration's anti-immigration crackdown. | The White House is also evaluating whether the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who gunned down a nurse failed to follow "clear guidance" to "create a physical barrier between the arrest teams and the disruptors," deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told AFP. | "We are evaluating why the CBP team may not have been following that protoco…
(2026-01-29). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-29). Dozens killed in RSF drone attack in war-torn Sudan's South Kordofan. aljazeera.com The attack in Dilling town comes a day after Sudan's military declared an end to RSF siege there.
(2026-01-29). US Hegemony Shifts to Raw Power. globalresearch.ca From Thucydides to Trump, "might makes right" still shapes foreign policy. The era of institutions is waning; the era of power again holds sway. | The aphorism asserts that having superior strength or power gives one the ability to control society …
(2026-01-29). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-29). Era of major players in agriculture. How Agrokombinat Dzerzhinsky operates. eng.belta.by The president, in his opening statement, called the enterprise a "giant", pointing to its massive production output and vast land holdings.
(2026-01-29). IHC Bar rejects lawyers' role in Imaan Mazari, husband's arrests. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) on Thursday strongly rejected remarks made by Judge Mohsin Aktar Kayani suggesting its involvement in the arrests of lawyers Iman Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, calling the allegations "baseless". | "There is no truth in the judicial remarks that the High Court Bar was involved in the arrests of Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha," said IHCBA Secretary Manzoor Jajja. | He described comments made by a judge, who previously served as president of the High Court Bar, regarding the Bar's conduct as "regrettable." Jajja said: "A judge who was once the preside…
(2026-01-29). U.S. Out of Paris Climate Agreement. wattsupwiththat.com Thanks to President Trump, the U.S. has officially escaped from the Paris Climate Agreement which undermined American values and priorities, wasted hard-earned taxpayer dollars, and stifled economic growth. This is another commonsense America First victory for the American people!" ( — Taylor Rogers, White House spokesperson.
(2026-01-29). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-29). Hamson Obua bows out gracefully after Ajuri loss. independent.co.ug 
Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua has conceded defeat in the Ajuri County parliamentary race, bringing to an end his 15-year tenure in Parliament. His decision sealed one of the most dramatic political upsets in northern Uganda. In a press statement dated January 28, 2026, Obua accepted the outcome …
(2026-01-29). Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes? aljazeera.com Bangladesh's era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics…
(2026-01-29). The WASPI women were just delivered a final, bitter betrayal by Labour. thecanary.co 
Work and pensions secretary Pat McFadden today — 29 January — announced that the government would not alter its decision not to compensate thousands of women affected by changes to the state pension age — the so-called WASPI women. The decision comes after months of back-and-forth on the issue — and marks yet another instance […] | By
(2026-01-29). Taiwan drill simulates repelling Chinese amphibious assault. tribune.com.pk 
Taiwan's military on Thursday simulated repelling a Chinese assault from the sea, integrating shore-launched missiles and drones with fast patrol boats to stop an attempted invasion. | China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan's government says only the island's people can decide their future. | Taiwan routinely holds drills ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins next month, though these are the first to take place in front of the media since China held its latest round of war games around the island in late Dec…
(2026-01-29). Rep. Ilhan Omar Attacked by Man at Minneapolis Town Hall After She Called for Noem's Impeachment. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid Tuesday during a town hall event in Minneapolis. Omar has long been a favorite target of President Donald Trump and his supporters,…
(2026-01-29). Belarus to face Slovenia in final group stage match of UEFA Futsal Euro. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Chernik's team began their campaign with a loss to Belgium 0-4, followed by a defeat to the seven-time European champions Spain 0-2. On 29 January, the Belarusian side will face Slovenia in Ljubljana in the third round of Group C.
(2026-01-29). UPDATE 2-Targeting Trump, UN chief says global problems will not be solved by one power 'calling the shots'. devdiscourse.com Global problems will not be solved by one power "calling the ‚Äåshots" or by splitting the world into rival spheres, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday in comments directed at the United States and China. Guterres spoke to reporters to mark the start of his 10th and final year in office. The U.N. Security Council will choose his…
(2026-01-29). war on international justice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: Webinar: Iran, the US and Israel: How did we Get Here? indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/iran-us-israel…
(2026-01-29). ICSE, ISC 2026 Admit Cards: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to release the Admit and Hall Ticket of the students who have registered for the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) 2026 exams.
(2026-01-29). GSP+ in spotlight as PM Shehbaz affirms commitment to EU cooperation on trade ventures. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Pakistan was committed to working closely with the European Union (EU) on mutually beneficial trade enhancement initiatives, especially through the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) preferential trade scheme. | The EU's GSP+ offers developing countries preferential access to European markets in return for commitments on sustainable development and good governance. | Read: Pakistan alarmed by renewed Iran-US tensions | Under the scheme, eligible countries are required to implement 27 international conventions covering human rights, labour rights, e…
(2026-01-29). China ramping up Nipah virus surveillance. ecns.cn No Nipah virus cases had been detected in China as of Tuesday and the probability of infections in China remains low, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration said in the wake of a recent outbreak in neighboring India.
(2026-01-29). Syrian leader meets Putin in Moscow with Russian military bases on agenda. scmp.com Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow on Wednesday for the second time in less than four months, and Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasised his readiness to help the country rebuild its war-battered economy. | "I know that there is a lot that's necessary to restore in Syria, and our economic operators, including the construction sector, are ready for this joint work," Putin said.
(2026-01-29). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-29). Optimism in Mexico about the USMCA, despite Trump's threats. uwidata.com By Daniel Rosas, from Mexico City / Mexico Despite Donald Trump's constant attacks and threats to cancel it, there is optimism that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will remain in place. This is due to the advantages it has brought to the three countries, which have become major trading partners. The first formal review of …
(2026-01-29). Rep. LaMonica McIver Faces 17 Years in Prison Over ICE Jail Inspection. truthout.org Democracy Now! speaks with Congressmember LaMonica McIver of New Jersey, who is facing up to 17 years in prison stemming from an incident last May when she and two other Democratic congressmembers sought to inspect Delaney Hall, a private prison run by the GEO Group under contract with ICE. The federal government claims McIver assaulted an immigration officer. "I'm not going to let them bully me… |
(2026-01-29). Water bills are increasing, again, punishing Brits for the sins of water companies. thecanary.co 
Yesterday, 28 January, industry body Water UK announced its annual bills hike for 2026. This year, from April onwards, water bills will rise by £2.70 a month — that's £33 across the year. That's an average increase of 5.4%, more than 2% above the most recent inflation figures. Water UK claims that this will fund […] | By
(2026-01-29). PSB announces daily allowance for player. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on Thursday announced that it would pay a daily allowance of $115 per player to members of the national hockey team, directing the finance department to release the payments ahead of the team's departure in order to ensure players do not face any inconvenience during their international assignment. | Talking to the media, Director General PSB Muhammad Yasir Pirzada said the daily allowance had been approved in line with the government-sanctioned budget and that the decision covered Pakistan's participation in the FIH Pro League. | He said the PSB had managed the payments by realloca…
(2026-01-29). Are there 10 courageous Republicans who can save America? onlineopinion.com.au A republic survives only when lawmakers choose country over career. What happens when they do not?
(2026-01-29). Trump at Davos: War threats and racist rants. workers.org 
While U.S. President Donald Trump's over an hour-long rambling rant at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21 provided ample fodder for late-night talk show hosts' comedic content, Trump's fascistic, fact-free speech was no laughing matter. Trump's retreat from his latest tariff threats on European . . . |
(2026-01-29). Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda with 1.4m followers reports TikTok ban. aljazeera.com Emmy-winning Owda points to changes in TikTok's US ownership, remarks from Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to explain ban.
(2026-01-29). Massachusetts bill aims to block National Guard deployment from other states. devdiscourse.com Massachusetts Governor ‚ÄåMaura Healey introduced legislation on ‚Å Thursday that would make it unlawful for another state ‚to deploy its National Guard ‚Å to ‚ÄåMassachusetts without ‚Å the governor's permission.
(2026-01-29). Field Marshal Munir says Pakistan Army shifting to tech-led, multi-domain warfare. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday said the Pakistan Armed Forces are undergoing a major transformation across multiple domains, with technology reshaping the future character of warfare, according to the military's media wing. | "Character of war has evolved massively, with technological advancements driving the evolution, dictating huge mental transformation at all tiers. In future, technological manoeuvres will replace physical manoeuvres and will fundamentally alter the way offensive and defensive operations are undertaken. Therefore, Pakistan Armed Fo…
(2026-01-29). 2025 Rekindled Commitments to Academic Freedom Nationwide. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a
(2026-01-29). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-29). Morocco to open Nador West Med port in late 2026. newarab.com 
(2026-01-29). Trump shifts global blocs, China rises. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer landed in Beijing on Wednesday, marking the first visit by a British premier to China in eight years. The visit reflects a striking shift in diplomacy by the West at a time when the US-led alliance system is under strain following President Donald Trump's return to the White House. | Starmer, who had previously described China as a national security threat, is now seeking engagement with President Xi Jinping — a move that underscores growing uncertainty among Washington's traditional allies. | The British leader is not alone. In recent months, leaders from France, Irel…
(2026-01-29). Imran's 'hospital admission' worries PTI. tribune.com.pk 
Senior opposition leaders on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the health of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, particularly reports that he was transferred to a hospital for treatment without informing his family or the party leadership. | Top leaders from PTI and its allies held a joint press conference to raise concerns over the continued denial of access to Imran, a day after reports emerged that the incarcerated former prime minister had been suffering from an eye infection. | "The last meeting with Imran Khan took place on December 20, after which party officials and family members h…
(2026-01-29). The Pitt Season 2 and the challenges facing a serious television drama. wsws.org The second season of The Pitt is being aired in the midst of historical events that have thrust healthcare workers into the spotlight in an unprecedented manner.
(2026-01-29). US Media Keen on Iranian Unrest—Less So on US and Israel's Role in It. fair.org 
(2026-01-29). The Justifications For War With Iran Keep Changing. thealtworld.com The justifications for war with Iran keep changing. First it's nukes, then it's conventional missiles, then it's protesters, and now it's back to nukes again. Kinda seems like war with Iran is itself the objective, and they're just making up excuses to get there. | As the US
(2026-01-29). Thursday 2/5: Pro-Peace Vigil (20-Minute Meditation). indybay.org San Francisco City Hall Steps (Polk St.)…
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Lukashenko urges agricultural sector to invest in production, land. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Director General of Agrokombinat Dzerzhinsky Vladimir Lukyanov to receive his report on 29 January.
(2026-01-29). Team working around the clock to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam. sanews.gov.za Team working around the clock to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam | A multi-disciplinary team of government officials is working around the clock at the Senteeko Dam, near Barberton, to reduce the potential impact should the structure fail. | This follows heavy rains that led to the dam's safety being compromised. | The dam, registered as My Own Dam and located within the Mbombela Local Municipality, has been placed under close monitoring after recent rainfall caused erosion beneath the spillway, raising the risk of collapse. | In line with government's commitment to protecting lives and livelihoods, a coordinated r…
(2026-01-29). Federal Agents Who Killed Alex Pretti Placed On Leave, Sources Say Pretti Was Attacked By Feds Prior To Killing. newsone.com 
Source: Scott Olson / Getty | As the Trump administration continues to
(2026-01-29). Gold prices hit historic high for second consecutive day. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices continued their sharp rise in both international and domestic markets on Thursday, reaching historic highs for the second consecutive day. | According to local bullion market sources, the international gold price increased by $212 per ounce to $5,504, setting a new record. | The surge was reflected in domestic markets, where the price of gold per tola rose by Rs21,200 to Rs572,862, marking the highest level in the country's history. The price of 10 grams of gold increased by Rs18,175 to Rs491,136. | Silver prices also recorded gains, with the price per tola rising by Rs264 to Rs12,175, a…
(2026-01-29). China's Guiyang to host 2026 UIPM World Championships. ecns.cn It will be the second time in three years that the annual championships are held in China, after Zhengzhou hosted the 2024 edition.The UIPM Executive Board approved Guiyang as the host during its first online session of 2026, alongside several other decisions."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-29). As salmon and Delta fish crash, Trump regime approves Sites Reservoir project ROD. indybay.org "Tribal Nations were not meaningfully consulted on a project that directly impacts our waters, sacred places, and our salmon," said Josa Talley, a Karuk Tribal member and Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Save California Salmon. "That alone should have stopped this project. It is reckless to ignore Tribal knowledge and push projects that further destabilize rivers, devastate our already ailing salmon runs and the industries and cultures they sustain, and call it 'progress."
(2026-01-29). Ambassador: China thanks Belarus for support on territorial integrity issues. eng.belta.by China firmly defends its state sovereignty and territorial integrity, | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of | China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at a meeting with…
(2026-01-29). Belarusian minister details winter agriculture performance, livestock care. eng.belta.by We learned lessons from the first severe frosts. Another drop in temperature is expected soon. We have conducted work to address shortcomings in all regions of the country, the minister said.
(2026-01-29). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60bn investment in OpenAI: report. tribune.com.pk 
NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reported on Wednesday. | NVIDIA, an existing investor whose chips power OpenAI's AI models, is in talks to invest up to $30 billion, The Information said, citing a person with knowledge of the situation. | Microsoft, a longstanding backer, is in talks to invest less than $10 billion, the report said. It added that Amazon, which would be a new investor, is in discussions to invest significantly more than $10 billion, potentially even more than $20 billion. | OpenAI is close to receiving term sheets, or an investmen…
(2026-01-29). Elon Musk's Tesla reports first-ever annual decline in revenue. aljazeera.com Electric car company to invest $2bn in artificial intelligence start-up as part of pivot away from auto market.
(2026-01-29). US agents involved in Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis placed on leave. aljazeera.com Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over killing of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti.
(2026-01-29). Makerere to Cut Undergraduate Intake, Expand Graduate Enrollment. plusnews.ug 
Makerere University has announced plans to gradually reduce its undergraduate student intake while increasing enrollment at the graduate level, as part of a long-term strategy to reposition the institution as a research-focused university. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, said the shift is aimed at strengthening the university's research output and postgraduate training. He revealed …
(2026-01-29). JFK, MLK, RFK, More than 50 Years of Suppressed History: New Evidence on Assassination of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King and Robert F. Kennedy. globalresearch.ca Fifty years of research shows that three humane visions of global peace were thwarted by three covert assassinations. In each case eyewitness accounts were written out of history. In each case the "lone gunman" fiction denied society a true understanding of the deep politics of history…
(2026-01-29). Driver arrested after car crashes into New York Synagogue. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-29). Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in Fractured World. ummid.com The enhanced partnership between India and European Union (EU) is going to eliminate tariffs on more than 90% of traded goods, besides imparting a thrust to services and facilitate investments between the two sides.
(2026-01-29). Aoun's tightrope: Daily Israeli attacks and Hezbollah's refusal to disarm. aljazeera.com Pressures on the Lebanese president to disarm the group may soon escalate if his focus on diplomacy doesn't succeed.
(2026-01-29). Climate news is written in a language most people can't understand. grist.org In the summer of 2023, more than 19,000 people were
(2026-01-29). Alleged international scam syndicate members arrested. sanews.gov.za Alleged international scam syndicate members arrested | Some 23 suspected members of an alleged R1 billion international scam syndicate have appeared in the Johannesburg Commercial Crimes Court on charges of contravention of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act). | The suspects were arrested in Gauteng this week, in a multi-agency operation, led by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks. | "The arrests were the culmination of prosecutorial, internationally coordinated investigations conducted by the DPCI, the South African Police Service Crime In…
(2026-01-29). The "Racak Case" (January 15th, 1999): The "False Flag" to Start the NATO Aggression on Serbia and Montenegro. globalresearch.ca There are controversial interpretations of the real and ultimate reasons for the direct and extremely unilateral intervention of the West, and primarily the USA, in the "Kosovo Crisis" of 1998‚Äí1999.
(2026-01-29). FO rebuffs EU criticism over 'domestic affair' of Imaan, Hadi convictions. tribune.com.pk 
The Foreign Office (FO) rebuffed criticism by the European Union (EU) over the convictions of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, saying the issue was a "domestic affair" of the country. | The two were convicted in Islamabad last week in a case linked to alleged posts and reposts on X that investigators described as "anti-state". The case was registered in August 2025 by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, with allegations that the content was aimed at undermining state institutions and aligning with proscribed org…
(2026-01-29). Pakistan alarmed by renewed Iran-US tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions in the Middle East, following renewed threats by US President Donald Trump to take military action against Iran. | According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar expressed concern over the evolving regional situation and stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable way forward. Both leaders agreed to remain in close contact as the situation develops. | DPM/FM Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshqqDar50 spoke today with Iranian FM Abbas Arag…
(2026-01-29). Saudi Arabia won't allow attacks on Iran from its territory: crown prince. independent.co.ug 
RIYADH | Xinhua | Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud on Tuesday assured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that the kingdom will not allow its territory or airspace to be used for attacks on Iran, according to Saudi Press Agency. The crown prince said during a phone call that the kingdom …
(2026-01-29). EU sanctions Iran interior minister over protest crackdown. newarab.com 
The EU on Thursday imposed sanctions on The 27-nation bloc in total added 15 officials and six entities to its asset freeze and visa ban blacklist, according to the Thes…
(2026-01-29). Philadelphia's Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Starting Thursday, the site where American democracy was born is once again open to the public. Independence Hall had been closed for 119 days, beginning with Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center, said Independence Hall is hands down the most popul…
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). 40-Year Taklamakan Greening Project Bears Fruit. dissidentvoice.org 
An experiment in western China over the past four decades shows that it is possible to tame the expansion of desert lands with greenery, and, in the process, pull excess carbon dioxide out of the sky. Taklamakan Desert location. (PeterHermesFurian/iStock/Getty) The sprawling greening project along the edges of China's Taklamakan Desert is creating a visible …
(2026-01-29). Trump's troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025. aljazeera.com The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
(2026-01-29). Saturday 1/31: Meetup: House Arrest Update From Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-29). Saturday 2/28: Sacramento: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees. sanews.gov.za Public comment sought on proposal to classify performers as employees | The Department of Employment and Labour has invited public comment on a proposal to classify performers in South Africa's advertising, artistic and cultural sectors as employees ⚪ a move aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable workers in the creative industries. | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has signed a notice, published in the Government Gazette, setting out the department's intention to extend full labour protections to performers, who are currently classified as independent contractors. The notice was publ…
(2026-01-29). As NEOM downsizes where do MbS's other Saudi mega-projects stand. newarab.com 
It was supposed to be a city that would not only move Saudi Arabia into a new age but also transform the way we live, yet continued low oil prices and construction delays have put the future of some of Crown Prince The latest news indicates that parts of Riyadh's ambitious urban and industrial designs for
(2026-01-29). Soldiers pass endurance tests as part of Belarusian army's ongoing snap inspection. eng.belta.by A snap inspection of the Armed Forces authorized by the Belarus president continues. Military personnel of the 19th independent mechanized brigade had to pass physical fitness tests on 29 January.
(2026-01-29). New US TikTok Spinoff Will Be Controlled by Trump-Aligned Billionaires. scheerpost.com Photo by In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a
(2026-01-29). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Transport, standards, trade on agenda of EEC Council meeting in January. eng.belta.by Moscow will play host to the first meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) on 30 January 2026.
(2026-01-29). LHC seeks NAB reply on Maryam Nawaz's Rs70m refund in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and sought its reply on a petition filed by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, seeking the refund of Rs70 million deposited as a guarantee in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case. | A three-member full bench, headed by Chief Justice Aalia Neelum, heard the petition. Justice Jawad Zafar and Justice Abhar Gul Khan were also part of the bench. | During the hearing, NAB's counsel informed the court that the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case had already been closed by NAB, declaring it baseless. At this, the Chief Justice questioned wheth…
(2026-01-29). No talks under pressure ⚪ Iran responds to Trump's threats, U.S. naval enforcement in Middle East. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives, as British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson and Chinese Finance Minister Lan Foan walk alongside, in Beijing, China, Jan 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). US approves potential $1.7 billion sale of F-100 frigate mid-life upgrade to Spain. devdiscourse.com The U.S. ‚ÄåState Department has approved the ‚Å potential sale of F-100 frigate mid-life upgrade and related equipment to Spain for ‚an estimated cost of $1.7 billion, the ‚Å Pentagon ‚Äåsaid ‚Å on Thursday.
(2026-01-29). Scotland: demands for expulsion of US military over abductions. thecanary.co 
The Scottish Greens, and others, are demanding the expulsion of US forces from a 'de facto US airbase'. These demands come after US troops abducted two people overnight. Importantly, the highest court in Scotland had ordered the two be kept there. An act of piracy The two people abducted were the captain and first officer […] | By
(2026-01-29). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-01-29). Saturday 2/21: Watsonville: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-29). 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…
(2026-01-29). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: ICE Out: Calling Party Action. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp130…
(2026-01-29). Has India's dominance in ICC revenue model factored in Bangladesh's dismissal from World Cup? tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh's request to play the T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India was not entertained by the International Cricket Council (ICC), leading to their ejection from the marquee event. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had refused to play their matches in India in response to the termination of Mustafizur Rahman's contract by Kolkata Knight Riders, on the instructions of the BCCI. | There were no reasons given by the BCCI for its verdict. | The board that did not let a single Bangladeshi player compete in its biggest league wanted the entire team to assemble and play their matches in India. | The ICC dismi…
(2026-01-29). How Salaried Employees Can Now Avail Home Loans with Minimal Documentation. ummid.com The article here explains how salaried applicants typically move through a minimal documentation house loan application, from initial details to approval.
(2026-01-29). Sialkot Stallionz appoint Tim Paine as Head Coach. tribune.com.pk 
Sialkot Stallionz are proud to announce the appointment of Tim Paine as Head Coach, marking a significant milestone in the franchise's long-term vision for success in the HBL Pakistan Super League. | Speaking on the appointment, Kamil Khan, Team Owner of Sialkot Stallionz, said: "Tim Paine represents leadership at the highest level of world cricket. His journey as an international captain and his extensive coaching experience across elite programs make him the ideal person to lead our cricketing vision. We are not just building a team for one season — we are building a culture, and Tim is the right leade…
(2026-01-29). Ukrainian MP sees hope in Trump's Board of Peace. eng.belta.by U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to establish the Board of Peace sends a positive signal to those wishing to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian MP Artem Dmitruk said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-01-29). Fox News stunned to learn Trump is sleepwalking US into financial ruin. thecanary.co 
Despite some signs to the contrary, many are arguing that America, under Trump, is facing its worst financial crisis since the 1939 great depression. One person making that argument is Peter Schiff, who told Fox News. Peter Schiff rips @FoxNews out of their MAGA stupor with truth bombs that are imminent: 'The dollar is going […] | By
(2026-01-29). UAE-backed forces close STC-linked assembly headquarters in Aden. newarab.com 
The Southern Giants Brigades closed the headquarters of the now-dissolved Southern National Assembly, affiliated with the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), in Yemen's southern city of Aden on Thursday, acting on orders from Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) member Abdulrahman "Abu Zaraa" al-Muharrami. | According to The New Arab's Arabic-language sister outlet al-Araby al-Jadeed, citing sources, all employees working at the assembly were expelled, while staff, leaders and members were barred from entering the premises. | Sources within the STC told al-Araby al-Jadeed that security measures had b…
(2026-01-29). Bruce Springsteen sings out against ICE and Trump in 'Streets of Minneapolis'. scmp.com Bruce Springsteen is dedicating his new song to the people of Minneapolis, criticising US President Donald Trump's ongoing immigration enforcement operations in the city. | The lyrics of "Streets of Minneapolis", released Wednesday, describe how "a city aflame fought fire and ice 'neath an occupier's boots", which Springsteen calls "King Trump's private army".
(2026-01-29). Imran Khan taken to hospital for minor eye procedure, confirms Tarar. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, who is incarcerated at Adiala Jail, was briefly taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for medical treatment. | His statement came amid growing concern expressed by senior opposition leaders over Khan's health. On Wednesday, top leaders from PTI and allied parties held a joint press conference, raising alarm over what they described as the continued denial of access to the jailed former prime minister, a day after reports surfac…
(2026-01-29). UPDATE 9-Oil prices surge 3% to five-month high on worries US could attack Iran. devdiscourse.com Oil prices climbed 3% to a five-month high on Thursday on rising concerns that global supplies could be disrupted if the U.S. attacks Iran, one of OPEC's ‚Äåbiggest crude producers. Brent futures rose $2.31, or 3.4%, to settle at $70.71 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained $2.21, or 3.5%, to settle at $65.42.
(2026-01-29). Noboa promises a new security plan after the most violent year in Ecuador's history. peoplesdispatch.org Two years after declaring an internal armed conflict, the results of Noboa's government have not been as expected. Faced with this reality, the executive branch promises a new plan to alleviate violence in the country.
(2026-01-29). SIU to probe uMzinyathi District Municipality procurement and contracting. sanews.gov.za SIU to probe uMzinyathi District Municipality procurement and contracting | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is set to launch a probe into the affairs of the uMzinyathi District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal to investigate allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct. | "The probe covers allegations of serious maladministration; misconduct by officials or employees; illegal appropriation or spending of public funds or assets; irregular acts involving state property; intentional or negligent loss of public funds or damage to public property; relevant offences under the Prevention a…
(2026-01-29). The Iranian Protests Explained: Outside Intervention will only undercut Efforts by Iranians to transform their System. juancole.com By (
(2026-01-29). Fayyad: 2026 Budget Deepens Divides, Reconstruction and Resistance at Risk. english.almanar.com.lb During the parliamentary debate on the 2026 budget, MP Ali Fayyad, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, addressed budgetary and parliamentary authority issues. He warned of the dangers in certain positions taken by some colleagues regarding the legislative authority of the Finance and Budget Committee, emphasizing the need to avoid institutionalizing such …
(2026-01-29). Israel spent $275 million on Lebanese Hezbollah pager attacks. newarab.com 
Israel spent about one billion shekels (around $275m) to carry out its 2024 The pager attack targeted Describing it as a multi-year security investment that stretched back years, retired Brigadier General Gil Pinchas,…
(2026-01-29). War clouds gather as US, Iran lock horns. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. Tehran responded with a threat to strike back against the United States, Israel and those who support them. | "Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal — NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS — one that is good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!" Trump wrote on social media. | Amid a buildup of US forces in the Middle East, the Republican president, who pulled out of world powers' 2015 nuclear d…
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). EcoClean brings premium pillow and mattress cleaning to Dubai homes. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-29). Iraq's Shia coalition defy US, backs Nouri al-Maliki for PM. newarab.com 
Iraq's Shia political parties have rejected what they describe as This stance follows
(2026-01-29). Bad news for vaccine sceptic Farage as measles returns to US. thecanary.co 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has sold himself as Britain's Donald Trump. That helped Farage to boost his profile when he wasn't trying to win a majority in a general election…it's working less well now that he is. This is especially true as the second Trump administration is — somehow — more chaotic and violent than […] | By
(2026-01-29). EconoScope | U.S. dollar's grip loosens as global alternatives gain ground. ecns.cn The global push toward de-dollarization is accelerating, with the U.S. dollar's share of central bank foreign exchange reserves slipping to around 40 percent — its lowest level in at least two decades — according to data cited by the Kobeissi Letter.
(2026-01-29). Conspiracies Bloom After Right Discovers Public Signal Groups. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-29). Government launches efforts to rebuild basketball in SA. sanews.gov.za Government launches efforts to rebuild basketball in SA | The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. | This follows the de-recognition of Basketball South Africa due to prolonged governance and administrative failures that undermined the development of the sport. | The intervention is being undertaken in partnership with the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), through FIBA Africa, and the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC). | The process aims to establish a new, pro…
(2026-01-29). Whom Is ICE Actually Recruiting? popularresistance.org The Department of Homeland Security recently boasted that it has hired more than 12,000 ICE officers and agents in just four months—a feat that merely required lowering standards, fast-tracking barely vetted recruits, and turning availability into the primary eligibility requirement. That's an exaggeration, but hardly. More than doubling ICE's ranks has meant cutting training from 13 weeks to six, raising the maximum age cap from 40 to none at all, scrapping the college degree requirement, and adding a $50,000 signing bonus.
(2026-01-29). Zhou Enlai: His Own Man or Mao's Man? fpif.org An epic life deserves an epic biography, and Chen Jian provides this for Zhou, who was probably the consummate diplomat of the twentieth century. Chen combs the vast literature on the Chinese revolution as well as primary sources in the archives of the Chinese government and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to give us a sympathetic but not uncritical portrait of the second most important figure in the struggle to free China from imperial domination and feudalism in the twentieth century, one that set the stage for its emergence as an economic superpower in the first quarter of twenty-first. | The world is most f…
(2026-01-29). Amid data center boom, Delaware lawmakers want to protect residents from electricity rate hikes. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | Delaware lawmakers have advanced legislation that aims to protect ratepayers as the increasing demand for data centers threatens a surge in electricity rates. |
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Agents on leave after Minneapolis shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a protester in Minneapolis have been placed on leave, a US Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said Wednesday, as President Donald Trump battles backlash over the incident. | "The two officers involved are on administrative leave. This is standard protocol," the spokesperson told AFP in a statement. Intensive care unit nurse Alex Pretti was shot multiple times on Saturday after being forced to the ground by camouflaged officers in a scuffle captured on video. His death, which followed the deadly shooting of another female protester by an immigrati…
(2026-01-29). Thursday 1/29: Protest @ Press Conference. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza…
(2026-01-29). Dhaka-Karachi direct flights resume after 14-year hiatus. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct air links after a 14-year gap, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating its first flight between Dhaka and Karachi on Thursday. | The Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight BG341 will depart Dhaka at 8pm and is expected to land at Karachi airport at 11pm after a three-hour journey. | Airport authorities and Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority said they had received the flight schedule and completed special arrangements for the arrival of the airline's first flight to Karachi. | Read: Direct Pakistan-Bangladesh flights to resume after 14 years | The resumption of direct air…
(2026-01-29). Trump says Putin agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv during cold snap. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a week during an extreme cold snap, after strikes damaged power infrastructure and left civilians without heating. | "They've never experienced cold like that. And I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kyiv and the various towns for a week, and he agreed to do that," Trump told a cabinet meeting at the White House. | Trump said Russian missile and drone attacks had worsened humanitarian conditions as freezing temperatures spread across Ukrai…
(2026-01-29). Plans to move 71,000 calves into modern nurseries in Belarus in 2025. eng.belta.by Agriculture represents Belarus' growth point that ensures the country's food security and gives opportunities to earn money by selling products. Instructions have been given to move young animals to nurseries in Belarus by 1 November.
(2026-01-29). UN food agency shutting down operations in rebel-held N. Yemen. newarab.com 
The The Yemen descended…
(2026-01-29). Saudi Arabia weighs expansion of premium residency program. newarab.com 
The deliberations, which have not yet been finalised, are part of efforts to attract foreign capital and visitors under Crown Prince Mohamme…
(2026-01-29). Monday 2/2: Emergency! Stop Racist Deportations of Haitian and All TPS Refugees – Abolish ICE! indybay.org San Francisco Immigration Court | 100 Montgomery Street, San Francisco | near corner of Montgomery & Post Streets…
(2026-01-29). UK supermarkets hide record profits behind rising living costs. thecanary.co 
The British Retail Consortium (BRC), a trade association for businesses like supermarkets, has blamed energy costs and tax rises for the fact food prices have increased by 37% over the past five years. But this obscures the truth — that of supermarkets rapidly growing profits, in line with the surge in food prices. Greedflation Lidl's […] | By
(2026-01-29). Man impersonating FBI agent tried to get Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say. devdiscourse.com A man claiming to be an FBI agent showed up to a federal jail in New York City on Wednesday night and told officers he had a court order to release Luigi Mangione, authorities said. Mark Anderson, 36, of Mankato, Minnesota, was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent in a foiled bid to free Mangione from the Metropolitan Detention Center, the notorious Brooklyn lockup where he is held while awaiting state and federal murder trials in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A criminal complaint filed against Anderson did not identify the person he attempted to free. A law enforcement offic…
(2026-01-29). Acting head of office questioned by police in corruption probe. haaretz.com Drorit Steinmetz, who is close to the Netanyahus, is the latest senior figure in the prime minister's circle who is suspected of criminal offenses. She was questioned in a corruption affair involving Social Equality Minister May Golan, a source told Haaretz…
(2026-01-29). Myanmar shows interest in Belarusian safety footwear. eng.belta.by In order to step up international cooperation, executives of Belarusian | leading footwear enterprises, the footwear holding Luch and Belwest, | held a working meeting with a high-ranking delegation from the Republic…
(2026-01-29). Kiev regime doubles down on war propaganda to hide heavy losses. infobrics.org "As of today, we have destroyed nearly 250 targets using the 'Patriot' system, more than 140 of which were ballistic," Viacheslav Aheiev, "Hero of Ukraine" and Commander of a "Patriot" division, shared in an interview.
(2026-01-29). Why Won't Newsom Tax Billionaires? counterpunch.org 
California Governor Gavin Newsom has spent 2025 setting himself up as Donald Trump's leading opponent and the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential nominee. While the Trump-Newsom rivalry has captivated some voters to pick sides, it should be noted that one of these two political figures is a billionaire-loving, transphobic narcissist. The other is the president of the United States. Newsom's performative approach
(2026-01-29). All-round Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run win over Australia in first T20I. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs in the opening T20I of the three-match series on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead, with the series serving as preparation for next month's T20 World Cup. | Chasing a target of 169, Australia were restricted to 146 for eight in their allotted 20 overs, with five batters failing to reach double figures. | Cameron Green was Australia's top scorer, making 36 off 31 balls, while Xavier Bartlett added 34 off 25 down the order but was unable to prevent the 22-run defeat. | Spinners shine with a disciplined show üí´ | Pakistan secure a comfortable 22-run win over…
(2026-01-29). Minnesota CEOs Cry Crocodile Tears Over ICE. portside.org Minnesota CEOs Cry Crocodile Tears Over ICE |
(2026-01-29). FBI searches Georgia election office amid Trump's 2020 fraud claims. moderndiplomacy.eu The FBI searched an election facility in Georgia's Fulton County on Wednesday as part of an investigation tied to U.S. President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 presidential election was marred by widespread fraud. The move marks a major escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to revisit the election he lost to Democrat Joe …
(2026-01-29). 'Domestic Terrorism': ICE Contractor Palantir's Tools for Tracking Dissent. bylinetimes.com 
The Trump administration's immigration and customs enforcement agency, ICE — which sparked outrage after killing US citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on the grounds of them being "domestic terrorists" — is using digital surveillance for its mass deportation scheme built by the data firm Palantir, which previously developed tools to track protestors for the US Army, Byline Times can reveal. | Palantir, the giant US analytics firm co-founded by pro-Trump billionaire Peter Thiel, has major contracts with the UK's Department of Health and Social Care, and the Ministry of Defence. | The…
(2026-01-29). UPDATE 4-First Brands founder indicted for fraud after bankruptcy that hit lenders, Ford, GM. devdiscourse.com The founder of First Brands has ‚Äåbeen indicted by federal prosecutors for allegedly defrauding lenders out of billions of dollars before the auto parts supplier collapsed into bankruptcy. Patrick James, 61, who was also First Brands' chief executive, was charged in a nine-count indictment made public on Thursday with running a continuing financial crimes enterprise, bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy. His brother Edward James, 60, who had been ‚Å a First Brands senior vice president, faces most of the same charges. Both defendants were arrested on Thursday in Ohi…
(2026-01-29). Xinjiang sees steady growth in 2021-25. ecns.cn The economy of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region expanded at a steady clip during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with fixed-asset investment and foreign trade growth among the highest in the country, officials said.
(2026-01-29). Starmer visits Beijing for first UK-China summit in eight years. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a four-day visit, marking the first official trip by a UK leader to China since 2018 and signaling a pragmatic reset in bilateral relations. Accompanied by over 50 business representatives from sectors including finance, technology, and culture, Starmer met President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang to discuss strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, clean energy, and education. The visit aims to stabilize ties strained by previous UK criticisms of China's human rights record and security concerns, while exploring potential ag…
(2026-01-29). BRICS+ Offers Indigenous & Local Communities Ways to Advance Environmental and Social Goals. infobrics.org BRICS+ "offers unique opportunities for reimagining Indigenous inclusion through their emphasis on multipolarity, South-South cooperation, and alternative development paradigms that could, if strategically leveraged, provide space for Indigenous voices to shape governance from within," and therefore bring environmental and social goals forward, a new analysis argues…
(2026-01-29). Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget. newarab.com 
Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Lawmakers voted 62-55 in favour of the spending plan, which totals 662 billion shekels ($214.43 billion), excluding debt servicing, and sets a budget deficit ceiling of 3.9 percent of gross domestic product this year. | The budget, as well as an accompanying economic plan, still faces a difficult path to final approval amid deepening polar…
(2026-01-29). Shipwreck trial will shine a light on Italian border authorities. thecanary.co 
On 30 January, six Italian coastguard and customs officials will go on trial for failing to launch rescue operations which could have prevented a shipwreck. The incident killed more than 90 people near the town of Cutro in southern Italy in February 2023. The shipwreck of the "Summer Love" At least 94 people, including 34 children, […] | By
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: ICE Out! National Day Of Action! indybay.org Dolores Park SF…
(2026-01-29). 5 right (and 5 wrong) ways to read the Bible. anabaptistworld.org When I was a teenager, I bought a new version of scripture called The Living Bible, a highly readable paraphrase that used everyday language. The Gospels enthralled me. Soon I started a Bible study group in my high school.
(2026-01-29). TikTok US censoring Palestine, banning 'Zionist', snooping DMs, force-promoting Israel. thecanary.co 
Since its hostile takeover by the pro-Israel Ellison billionaires, the US version of the TikTok app has begun an immediate war on pro-Palestine, anti-genocide, anti-Trump and anti-ICE speech. The platform had claimed that the sudden and complete 'shadow-banning' of left-wing and anti-Zionist content last weekend was a technical issue. However, reality suggests that users should […] | By
(2026-01-29). Why southern Yemen's chaos is benefiting the Houthis. newarab.com 
The Houthis have not fired a shot in southern Yemen of late. Yet the turmoil While
(2026-01-29). Keir Starmer's Labour Government Is Much Better Than the Media Admits. bylinetimes.com The most striking aspect of Keir Starmer's Government has been the disconnect between its actions on policy and it's standing in the polls. | The Government has received far too little credit for much of these. Both its child poverty strategy, a centrepiece of which is the scrapping of the two-child cap on universal credit, and its national youth strategy, including young futures hubs, signify its willingness to tackle inter-generational fairness. The same applies to rolling out Best Start family centres. Even its means-testing of winter fuel allowance can be justified on the same basis, albeit with a qualifyi…
(2026-01-29). Debunking the lies that we're not ready for a national shutdown. liberationnews.org 
It's important that we know that this call is very much in the history of how general strikes have emerged in this country since the mid 19th century.
(2026-01-29). Yale 360: We Briefly Crossed 1.5C But We Still Have Time to Reverse Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com What does it take to properly cross one of these tipping points?>
(2026-01-29). EU Designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards as Terrorist Organization. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union foreign ministers agreed to classify the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, similar to Islamic State and al Qaeda, reflecting a new stance on Iran's leadership. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that repression must be addressed and emphasized that any regime killing its own people is doomed. The …
(2026-01-29). Wolves Crying Wolf: Canada, Denmark, Etcetera. popularresistance.org People like Canada's Mark Carney are crying foul about the demise of the 'rules-based order' now, over ____ing Greenland, and not over the whole Palestinian genocide he just merrily supplied and supported, or any number of atrocities Canada has been involved in, including Canada. White people really want to do crime and high-fives for confessing. I hope America does take Canada, to cure them of their delusion of being the 'good guys' of colonialism. I say this as a passport-carrying Canadian. | Carney's 'speech of the century' isn't worth the dust on a Palestinian fighter's sandals.
(2026-01-29). Last giant pandas in Japan return to China. ecns.cn Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, the last remaining giant pandas on loan to Japan, returned to China early Wednesday, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda said, marking the suspension of the country's long-running panda conservation exchange with Japan.
(2026-01-29). WHO chief decries attacks on hospitals, medical workers in Iran. newarab.com 
The "I am deeply concerned by multiple reports of health personnel and medical facilities in Iran being impacted by the recent insecurity, and prevented from delivering their essential services to people requiring care," T…
(2026-01-29). Saturday 1/31: Factory Farm Watch Banner Painting Party. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-29). China donates insulin syringes to Palestinian refugees in Jordan. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Guo Wei said the donation reflects China's long-standing support for humanitarian aid to Palestinians and its ongoing backing of UNRWA. About 30,000 Palestinian refugees in Jordan have diabetes, and roughly 14,000 require daily insulin injections.
(2026-01-29). chief justice sends chilling warning: If elected officials ignore court rulings, the public will too. haaretz.com Supreme Court Isaac Amir told a conference of jurists that the current government's attack on Israel's legal system is far beyond legitimate critique, while former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak said that Israelis 'are no longer citizens, but subjects'…
(2026-01-29). Facts Over Fear: Newspaper Editorial Shift shows Climate Realism Breakthrough in the UK. wattsupwiththat.com the Carbon Brief article unintentionally underscores a positive development: facts are beginning to compete with fear. Climate realism—grounded in observed data, historical context, and economic reality—is no longer confined to a handful of dissenting voices.
(2026-01-29). Tensions high in DRC, the global cobalt capital, between artisanal miners and industrial mining companies. globalvoices.org 
Artisanal miners are an integral part of the entities involved in mining activities.Global VoicesMonument of an artisanal miner (those who dig the earth by hand or with basic equipment) at the Mwangeji Roundabout in Kolwezi, Lualaba Province, DRC. Photo by Simplice Bambe used with permission. | Kolwezi, a mining city in the Lualaba Province of the southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), holds
(2026-01-29). Real Madrid face Champions League play-off. tribune.com.pk 
Jose Mourinho condemned his former employers to a ninth-placed finish in the league phase as his Benfica side beat Real Madrid 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with a stoppage-time header by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin keeping the Portuguese alive in the competition. | A third defeat of the campaign for Madrid, coupled with wins for Barcelona, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon and Manchester City, meant Madrid missed out on the top eight and will have to play in the two-legged knockout play-off round. | "We knew where we were coming from, what we were coming into, how difficult it would be, and obviously it got…
(2026-01-29). Why France Believes Europe Must Stand Without the United States. thinktank.pk France's recent push for greater autonomy from the United States has attracted global attention, particularly after a diplomatic dispute over Greenland erupted into a transatlantic flash point. French President Emmanuel Macron described the standoff with the United States over the future of Greenland as a "strategic wake-up call for all of Europe", signalling a growing …
(2026-01-29). Obama and Clinton add fuel to the fire following killing of Minneapolis paramedic. infobrics.org The atmosphere in Minneapolis was further worsened by the embezzlement of billions of dollars by the local Somali community.
(2026-01-29). Makgetsi Construction assists Greater Tzaneen after heavy rains. sanews.gov.za Makgetsi Construction assists Greater Tzaneen after heavy rains | In response to recent heavy rains that caused widespread road damage and debris buildup, Makgetsi Construction Enterprise has stepped in to assist the Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality with urgent road rehabilitation and clean-up operations in affected areas. | The black female-owned local construction company deployed teams and equipment to support the municipality by removing storm debris and patching damaged road surfaces to restore access, improve safety for residents and motorists, and ensure the continuity of essential services. | Speaking o…
(2026-01-29). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-29). Turkmenistan's ambassador: CIS is key regional bridge for states with shared history, interests. eng.belta.by The CIS Executive Committee in Minsk hosted the first 2026 meeting of the CIS Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives, held under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan.
(2026-01-29). Burnham claims he 'never had any support' from Labour. thecanary.co 
In the latest war of words between Andy Burnham and Keir Starmer, the Manchester mayor has claimed he received zero support from Labour: üö® NEW: Andy Burnham has accused the Labour Party of never supporting him during his Greater Manchester Mayor campaign "I've never had any support from the party in the three mayoral elections… […] | By
(2026-01-29). Trump's Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popular. responsiblestatecraft.org On 27 January, President Donald Trump took to his
(2026-01-29). The Preaching Pentecostal: Australia's Former PM Scott Morrison in Israel. globalresearch.ca Australia's former Prime Minister and faithful Pentecostal Scott Morrison never passes up the chance to express an opinion if it will net him a reward. As one of various politicians of the right (and far rightist) hue invited by Israel's …
(2026-01-29). Serious risks posed by unregulated vaccine use. sanews.gov.za Serious risks posed by unregulated vaccine use | The national Foot and Mouth Disease Response Plan – the first comprehensive roadmap to decisively address FMD in South Africa in 30 years – has been developed by a Ministerial Task Team comprising experts from both the public and private sectors, including scientists, veterinarians, and academics. | The roll out of the plan outlines clear immediate, medium- and long-term interventions to combat the disease. | Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen said in a statement on Wednesday, the State had already acquired, monitored and administered two million vaccines fro…
(2026-01-29). New Year, New Crimes: The Challenges of 2026. portside.org New Year, New Crimes: The Challenges of 2026 |
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Ambassador: China-Belarus trade exceeds $8.86bn in 2025. eng.belta.by Practical cooperation between Belarus and China has reached new heights, | Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic | of China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at a meeting…
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). The burden of guilt and how to overcome it. whyy.org Guilt can be a good thing — especially when we've acted against our values or caused harm to someone else. In those cases, the remedy is clear: apologize. | But there's another kind of guilt that's far more pernicious and debilitating — the kind that shadows nearly everything we do, leaving us overly responsible for other people's judgments and emotions. | Our guest, psychiatrist Jennifer Reid, says women are especially vulnerable to this excessive form of guilt, particularly when anything short of perfection seems unacceptable. | She joins us this week to explore where these unreasonable expectations…
(2026-01-29). Turk—Kurd—Arab Unity is not enough, the solution is the alliance of Türkiye—Russia—Iran—China. uwidata.com By àñzgàºr Bursalƒ±, Secretary General of the Vatan Party (Türkiye) At the AK Party Parliamentary Group Meeting held on January 21, 2026, our President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan stated: "What matters is not fragmentation into small statelets, but uniting and building strength together. Turks, Kurds, and Arabs, as in history, will unite, act as one heart, …
(2026-01-29). Greenwich Council admits its investment policy is unlawful councils can divest from Israel. thecanary.co 
Greenwich Council has conceded, under legal pressure, that a clause in its employee pension fund investment strategy was unlawful in claiming that it: cannot exclude investments in order to pursue boycotts, divestment and sanctions against foreign nations and UK defence industries. It has now committed to removing the "legally erroneous" clause. The council has operated […] | By
(2026-01-29). Lukashenko rejects several personnel management proposals. eng.belta.by Natalya Eismont, Press Secretary of the Belarus president, told reporters: "The government and the Belarus President Administration had previously suggested moving to different jobs all those invited for today's talk with the head of state."
(2026-01-29). 'I am a knight': Paris' last newspaper hawker gets top French award. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan-born newspaper vendor Ali Akbar has been homeless, experienced extreme poverty and had been attacked. | On Wednesday, President Emmanuel Macron made Akbar, believed to be the last newspaper hawker in Paris, a knight in the national order of merit in recognition of his service to France. | The French president praised Akbar's "incredible destiny", thanking the septuagenarian for arriving from Pakistan decades ago, selling newspapers for 50 years and carrying France in his heart. | "Dear Ali, thank you for bringing political news to our terraces at the top of your lungs, for warming the hearts of the Fl…
(2026-01-29). Chile forging closer economic ties with nation. ecns.cn "Now, we want to take the relationship with Chinese consumers to the next level," Marambio added. "We are investing in strategies to get closer to the consumers and better understand what they want. But this is not only about investing money — it's about investing in growing consumption. We want to grow our relationship with Chinese consumers in all the ways that we can. We want cherries to become part of everyday life, expanding how and when people enjoy them."
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Saturday 2/7: San Jose: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-29). NRM's Allan Bulamu wins Kira Municipality Mayoral race. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Allan Bulamu has been declared the winner of the Kira Municipality mayoral election, amid fierce protests from opposition contenders who accused electoral officials of fraud. The declaration, made by the returning officer after a heated hour-long exchange followed by a lunch break, ignited outrage …
(2026-01-29). What must be done to prepare a nationwide general strike against the Trump administration? wsws.org This feature highlights selected questions and answers from Socialism AI—concise, clear and politically insightful responses to some of the most pressing issues of our time.
(2026-01-29). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-29). Palestine: Transforming the Shatat From a Space of Solidarity Into a Space of Confrontation. orinocotribune.com By Khaled Barakat — Jan 27, 2026 | The convening of the conference of the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, in March 2026 in the city of Sà£o Paulo, Brazil will not be a routine organizational event. Rather, it represents a concentrated expression of a deeper political transformation the movement has undergone over the past five years, alongside a parallel shift in the position of the Palestinian shatat within the equation of struggle against the Zionist project. What is taking place today cannot be read as a mere accumulation of activities, but as a qualitative adva…
(2026-01-29). Britain's Starmer seeks fresh economic start with China. tribune.com.pk 
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday that he wanted to build a "sophisticated relationship" aiming to boost growth and security, signalling a breakthrough in ties after years of acrimony. | On the most important day of his four-day visit to China, the first by a British prime minister in eight years, Starmer held talks with Xi at the Great Hall of the People before they lunched together. | Starmer, whose centre-left Labour Party government has struggled to deliver the growth it promised, has made improving relations with the world's second-largest economy a priority…
(2026-01-29). Xi meets British PM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-29). More snow on the way for Philadelphia region? What to know about possible storm this weekend. whyy.org This story originally appeared on As the East Coast digs out from a massive snowstorm, a potential nor'easter could bring more snow to parts of the A "bomb cyclone," or a rapidly intensifying storm, is forming off the Carolinas Friday night into Saturday. | "This is going to be a monster storm. It is going to rapidly intensify as we get this fresh injection of arctic air that comes…
(2026-01-29). Belarusian food companies to participate in PRODEXPO 2026 in Moscow. eng.belta.by Sixteen organizations affiliated with Belgospishcheprom Concern will participate in the 33rd edition of PRODEXPO 2026, the international exhibition for food, beverages, and raw materials, in Moscow'é…
(2026-01-29). U.S. economic dominance: Why we must break free. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-29). Sabalenka makes fourth straight Australian Open final. eng.belta.by The world No. 1 opened the semifinals with a convincing straight-sets victory over Ukraine's Elina Svitolina (world No. 12), 6-2, 6-3. The match took 1 hour 18 minutes to complete.
(2026-01-29). CM Maryam orders arrests over mother, infant daughter's deaths in Lahore manhole. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday ordered the arrest of a Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) project director, manager, and a consultant over the deaths of a woman and her infant daughter, who fell into an open manhole near Lahore's Bhatti Gate. | The bodies of the 24-year-old woman and her 10-month-old daughter were recovered after an extended rescue operation, officials said earlier today. | The chief minister held briefings on the rescue operation, receiving real-time updates on every aspect of the case. She summoned all officials involved in the operation, including police, Rescue…
(2026-01-29). Gold extends record advance on safe-haven bets. ecns.cn On Wednesday, spot gold surged past $5,280 per ounce, continuing to break historical records, with year-to-date rises exceeding 20 percent.
(2026-01-29). The Meme Morality of ICE and FAFO. counterpunch.org 
Good people cannot make the needed change. Good people can make the needed change. The contradiction is intentional. The first sentence is singular. The second is plural. Individually, most people are not stupid. Collectively, people often are. As George Carlin put it, "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." On our own,
(2026-01-29). Eyewitness testimony of shooting of Alex Pretti. workers.org 
The following is the transcript of the reading of a written eyewitness sworn testimony regarding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement gangsters' shooting of Veterans Administration nurse Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. It was read Jan. 26 on a broadcast of Democracy Now! radio program. The witness first describes . . . |
(2026-01-29). NUP Claims Nansana Mayoral Seat Amid Disputed Results as NRM Takes Entebbe, Kira, Makindye Ssabagabo. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has won the Nansana Municipality mayoral race in Wakiso District amid claims of electoral irregularities, as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) retained Entebbe, Kira, and Makindye Ssabagabo municipalities. John Bosco Sserunkuma, popularly known as Kaanakambatta, was on Wednesday evening declared the winner of the Nansana mayoral seat after polling 19,468 votes. …
(2026-01-29). Sri Lankan president falsely postures as champion of "national unity" wsws.org Dissanayake is trying to cover up the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna's reactionary communal record as an enthusiastic supporter of anti-Tamil racialist war.
(2026-01-29). HCoI launches Self Flight Booking for Hajj Pilgrims: Check Steps. ummid.com Hajj 2026: In another initiative to enhance convenience of the Hajj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has introduced Self Flight Booking facility.
(2026-01-29). The Gangster's Brief: The Barr Doctrine, Noriega and Maduro. counterpunch.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 the US
(2026-01-29). ICE's Child Abductions Echo the Gestapo's — But Its Tactics Are Homegrown. truthout.org The image of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos being detained outside of his house upon arriving home from school has gone viral. Wearing a blue fuzzy hat and Spiderman backpack half his size, he faces the bed of a black truck, a white hand holding his backpack. According to the Columbia Heights Public School District in Minnesota, federal agents have detained four students that attend their… |
(2026-01-29). US, Iran flaunt military capabilities ahead of possible attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-01-29). Why Israeli counterterrorism tactics are showing up in Minnesota. responsiblestatecraft.org In the past few weeks, thousands of federal law enforcement officials have descended on Minneapolis. Videos
(2026-01-29). Drug regulator tightens safety rules, prompting exit of tradtional Chinese patent medicines. ecns.cn China's drug regulator will require a large number of traditional Chinese patent medicines to withdraw from the market starting in July, as stricter safety disclosure requirements reach a key enforcement deadline, according to media reports.
(2026-01-29). Reform's Matt Goodwin confirms he's never lived in Gorton and Denton. thecanary.co 
Responding to Owen Jones, Matt Goodwin has sought to establish his Manchester credentials. Primarily what he's done, however, is confirm that he has never lived in the constituency where he's standing for Reform: You know nothing about me Owen My parents divorced when I was 5 My dad moved to Manchester when I was 12 […] | By
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Agatha Christie and the red scare. strategic-culture.su By Alwyn TURNER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Twenties crime capers were obsessed with communism | "The crime novel," said Bert…
(2026-01-29). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.
(2026-01-29). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-29). Weaponizing Words: How the Trump Administration Used Language to Distort the Truth in Minnesota. bylinetimes.com If you — like me — have spent far too much time recently looking at a phone screen, replaying from different angles and from multiple different sources the last moments of Alex Pretti and Renee Nicole Good, as their lives were snuffed out by masked ICE agents in Minneapolis, then you probably already have a clear idea about what you saw. So, when such murders, or summary executions, as many might see them, are referred to as 'officer-involved shootings' in media reports, it certainly feels that the language being used is not doing justice to the events we see unfolding in front of our very eyes.
(2026-01-29). Read all about it! Macron gives honour to last newspaper hawker in Paris. geo.tv 
French President Emmanuel Macron gives the Chevalier of the French Order of Merit award to Ali Akbar, who hawks newspapers around the streets of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in the French capital for 50 years, during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on January 28, 2026. —…
(2026-01-29). PHC stays K-P Assembly probe in May 9 case. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday stayed the functioning of the inquiry commission formed by the speaker of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to investigate the incidents of May 9 and 10, 2023, when violent nationwide riots broke out following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. | The bench also instructed the lawyers of all parties to assist the court on the legal aspects of the commission and the ongoing trial in future hearings before adjourning further proceedings. | The directive came during the hearing of a writ petition filed by the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC), conducted by…
(2026-01-29). Sindh govt orders judicial probe into Gul Plaza tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government on Thursday announced that the investigation into the Gul Plaza tragedy would be conducted through a judicial commission. | On the night of January 17, a devastating fire broke out at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey building on Karachi's MA Jinnah Road, claiming the lives of at least 79 people. The blaze, which reportedly started on the ground floor, quickly spread through the building, leaving dozens injured, while several bodies remain unidentified. | In the aftermath, political tensions in the city have escalated, with calls for federal or military oversight, a judical inquiry of the matter a…
(2026-01-29). Belarusian banks boost investment lending by 50% in 2025. eng.belta.by "With a target indicator of at least 16%, investment lending actually increased by 1.5 times in 2025. Consumer lending grew by almost a third, to Br1.5 billion," the chairman of the Board of the National Bank noted.
(2026-01-29). As ICE cracks down, some of America's biggest names are speaking out. scmp.com No longer confined to the partisans and activists, the fierce backlash against Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has begun to break out across American culture, spanning the worlds of business, sports and entertainment. | Bruce Springsteen released a new song on Wednesday that slammed "Trump's federal thugs". OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told employees that "what's happening with ICE is going too far", referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. And lifestyle icon Martha Stewart…
(2026-01-29). 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.
(2026-01-29). Russia and China Remain Our Strategic Partners – South African Deputy FM. infobrics.org Pretoria pursues an independent foreign policy in accordance with its national interests, Deputy Foreign Minister Tandi Moraka has said…
(2026-01-29). Black History Month begins, the Philly Auto Show and a pro 3v3 women's basketball tournament in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
Philadelphia's weekend kicks off with two very different but equally exciting experiences. On Friday, sports fans can head to Xfinity Mobile Arena for Philly Is Unrivaled, a landmark night marking the city's first women's professional basketball games in nearly 30 years. Music lovers can slide over to The Met Philadelphia the same night for the Room 112 Tour, with '90s hitmakers 112, Total and Case. | On Saturday, the city shifts into gear with the Philly Auto Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, while Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring is right on time at the Kimmel Center this weekend. Sunday marks the star…
(2026-01-29). Tavern Tour 250: Remembering the battle of Princeton. whyy.org How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?
(2026-01-29). "Beyond Vietnam," Silence is Betrayal: Martin Luther King's Historic 1967 Speech. globalresearch.ca Very few Americans are aware of the historical 1999 civil law suit of the King Family against the US Government. (Shelby County Court, Tenn.), Martin Luther King was assassinated in a high level conspiracy on the orders of key agencies of the US government…
(2026-01-29). K-P CM announces overnight sit-in as PTI leaders again denied access to Imran Khan. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders were once again denied permission to meet the party founder outside Adiala Jail, prompting Afridi to announce that he would spend the night at the site in protest, officials said on Thursday. | Afridi and the party leadership held a meeting near the factory checkpoint after the allotted visiting hours ended. They resolved to stage a sit-in on Adiala Road throughout the night until the founder is allowed to meet with his personal doctors, family members, and legal counsel. | The CM also instructed that all pro…
(2026-01-29). Polanski says Greens 'must beat Reform extremist' in Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
Writing in the Metro, Zack Polanski argues it's imperative that the Green Party beats Reform in Gorton & Denton. My article in the Metro. Why the Green Party must beat the Reform extremists in Gorton & Denton.t.co/bnZ1d979og — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) January 29, 2026 Extremism In the article above, Polanski notes: We believe Goodwin is […] | By
(2026-01-29). What Does Cold-Pressed Castor Oil Mean? And Why It Matters. moguldom.com If you've ever shopped for castor oil, you've probably noticed the phrase "cold-pressed" printed on the label. It sounds impressive, maybe even premium—but what does cold-pressed castor oil actually mean? And more importantly, does it really make a difference? Short answer: yes, it does.Long answer? Let's break it down in plain, everyday language. What "Cold-Pressed" …
(2026-01-29). China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based telecom fraud syndicate. ecns.cn China has executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based telecom fraud criminal syndicate that committed multiple violent crimes, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) said on Thursday.
(2026-01-29). UPDATE 1-Ukraine's Zelenskiy expects implementation of agreement not to fire on Kyiv. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President ‚ÄåVolodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he expected the implementation of an agreement by Russia not ‚Å to fire on Kyiv and other cities for a week because of winter weather, as announced by U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2026-01-29). Greenland Inuit say no one owns the land, it is shared. moderndiplomacy.eu Greenland, the world's largest island, has become the focus of international attention due to its strategic location and vast natural resources. In recent years, U.S. leaders, most notably former President Donald Trump, floated the idea of buying the island to secure military advantages and access to rare minerals. Denmark, which exercises legal sovereignty over Greenland, …
(2026-01-29). Police probe explosive device thrown at Indigenous protest in Australia. aljazeera.com Man charged with throwing explosive device into a crowd at Invasion Day protest in Western Australia's Perth.
(2026-01-29). Is the UK Following France in Re-Aligning Its Economic Strategy Toward China? thinktank.pk British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China — the first by a UK prime minister in eight years — has sparked intense debate in global capitals about whether London is charting a new economic alignment with Beijing. The trip, which includes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and a delegation of major UK …
(2026-01-29). Hedges Report: Is the 'New World Order' Really New? consortiumnews.com Yanis Varoufakis discusses how, as U.S. hegemony dwindles, Trump and his international allies use the sham "Board of Peace" to attempt to maintain some grip on world power. By Chris Hedges The Chris Hedges Report As U.S. hegemony continues to dwindle,…
(2026-01-29). Energy wisdom needed with candidates running for public office. onlineopinion.com.au Open-ended questions will stimulate Energy Wisdom conversations among the press, candidates, and all public debates.
(2026-01-29). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Irán: "El tiempo se acaba" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó hoy a Irán con un ataque "mucho peor" que el ejecutado en junio contra las instalaciones nucleares de la República Islámica si no acepta un acuerdo para limitar ese programa.
(2026-01-29). A más bloqueo y agresiones de EE.UU., más intensa la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Un ejemplo de ello será el IV Encuentro Internacional organizado por el Canal Europa por Cuba que se celebrará en Sevilla, España, del 30 de enero al 1 de febrero próximos con el objetivo de respaldar a la mayor de las Antillas frente a las embestidas de la actual administración de Washington del mandatario Donald Trump. | Líderes y miembros de movimientos solidarios y reconocidas personalidades del viejo continente, de América Latina, àÅfrica y Asia, así como representantes de Cuba y de sus residentes en el exterior, reafirmarán en esa cita el apoyo incondicional al decano archipiélago del Caribe. | Los pa…
(2026-01-29). En vigor en Cuba, Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes. radiohc.cu El Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes fue publicado este miércoles en la Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba y entra en vigor este mismo día 28 de enero, en coincidencia con el aniversario 173 del natalicio de José Martí, nuestro Héroe Nacional. | La ministra cubana de Educación, Naima Trujillo Barreto explicó en conferencia de prensa algunos de la confección de la norma, para lo cual se valieron de un amplio grupo de asesores y consultas a quienes va dedicado su proceder. | La titular significó que este instrumento legal contempla un sistema de protección integral con sus respectivos subsistemas p…
(2026-01-29). Trump vuelve a amenazar a Irán: "El tiempo se acaba" cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, amenazó hoy a Irán con un ataque "mucho peor" que el ejecutado en junio contra las instalaciones nucleares de la República Islámica si no acepta un acuerdo para limitar ese programa.
(2026-01-29). Le condizioni necessarie per risolvere il conflitto in Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Prima di parlare di un vero e proprio processo di pace, infatti, sia per la Russia che per i più avveduti tra gli analisti europei sussistono ancora diverse questioni da affrontare. | Segue nostro Se l'inviato del presidente statunitense Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, e il genero del capo della Casa Bianca, Jared Kushner, si sono dimostrati ottimisti riguardo i recenti colloqui con Vladimir Putin a Mosca sul futuro del conflitto ucraino, d…
(2026-01-29). Entra en vigor Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes en Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Código de la Niñez, Adolescencias y Juventudes fue publicado hoy en la Gaceta Oficial y entra en vigor este mismo día 28 de enero, en coincidencia con el aniversario 173 del natalicio del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí, lo cual lo convierte en un homenaje a su legado, que estuvo en muchos casos dedicado a la infancia.
(2026-01-29). Universidad de Matanzas otorga título de Doctor Honoris Causa a Miguel Barnet. radiohc.cu 
´La mejor forma de ver las estrellas es pisar los adoquines por donde caminaron los poetas de la Atenas de Cuba ª, expresó este miércoles el destacado intelectual cubano Miguel Barnet, tras recibir la Condición Académica Doctor Honoris Causa en Ciencias de la Educación, como simbólico abrazo de la Universidad de Matanzas (UM). | Barnet recibió el título honorífico en la Sala de Conciertos 'José White', de manos de la doctora en Ciencias Leyda Finalé de la Cruz, rectora de la UM, en ocasión del I Festival Internacional de Poesía Puentes Poéticos. | Durante la cita que contó con la presencia de Alpidio…
(2026-01-29). Irán responde a provocación de Trump. radiohc.cu Irán está abierto al diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero preparado para defenderse si es presionado, declaró este miércoles en su cuenta de X la Misión Permanente del país persa ante las Naciones Unidas. | La representación iraní recordó en un mensaje que ´la última vez que Estados Unidos se equivocó al entrar en guerras en Afganistán e Irak, desperdició más de 7 billones de dólares y perdió más de 7.000 vidas estadounidenses ª. | La misión afirmó, además: Irán está preparado para el diálogo basado en el respeto y los intereses mutuos, pero si es empujado, se defenderá y responderá como nunca antes ª.
(2026-01-29). A más bloqueo y agresiones de EE.UU., más intensa la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Un ejemplo de ello será el IV Encuentro Internacional organizado por el Canal Europa por Cuba que se celebrará en Sevilla, España, del 30 de enero al 1 de febrero próximos con el objetivo de respaldar a la mayor de las Antillas frente a las embestidas de la actual administración de Washington del mandatario Donald Trump. | Líderes y miembros de movimientos solidarios y reconocidas personalidades del viejo continente, de América Latina, àÅfrica y Asia, así como representantes de Cuba y de sus residentes en el exterior, reafirmarán en esa cita el apoyo incondicional al decano archipiélago del Caribe. | Los pa…
(2026-01-29). Más ayuda para Cuba desde España. radiohc.cu 
Otra ayuda solidaria destinada a pobladores de las provincias orientales de Cuba llegará en los próximos días procedente de España, coordinado por diferentes organizaciones solidarias que operan en la península ibérica. | Manuel Lleonart, miembro de la Asociación Valenciana de Amistad con Cuba, José Martí, mencionó que para cerrar el contenedor se convocó a una jornada de trabajo voluntario el sábado 24 de enero, que congregó a más de 30 activistas de la solidaridad con Cuba de Valencia, Euskadi, Madrid y Catalunya, cubanas y cubanos residentes, más activistas de varias organizaciones políticas y sindicales, quie…
(2026-01-29). Mexicanos esperanzados con medicamento cubano. radiohc.cu Una innovadora solución cubana para combatir las úlceras del pie diabético se vislumbra como un recurso a extenderse en México, después de ensayos y experiencias médicas aún en marcha. | Los Servicios Médicos Cubanos ofrecen atención a los pacientes diabéticos del archipiélago caribeño que incluye el Heberprot-P, desarrollado por el Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología. | Sometido a estudios, aprobado por las instancias regulatorias e incorporado al cuadro básico de medicamentos, el inyectable ha brindado certezas de ser único y eficaz en el tratamiento de úlceras del pie diabético. | Se trata de una de…
(2026-01-29). Universidad de Matanzas otorga título de Doctor Honoris Causa a Miguel Barnet. radiohc.cu ´La mejor forma de ver las estrellas es pisar los adoquines por donde caminaron los poetas de la Atenas de Cuba ª, expresó este miércoles el destacado intelectual cubano Miguel Barnet, tras recibir la Condición Académica Doctor Honoris Causa en Ciencias de la Educación, como simbólico abrazo de la Universidad de Matanzas (UM). | Barnet recibió el título honorífico en la Sala de Conciertos 'José White', de manos de la doctora en Ciencias Leyda Finalé de la Cruz, rectora de la UM, en ocasión del I Festival Internacional de Poesía Puentes Poéticos. | Durante la cita que contó con la presencia de Alpidio…
(2026-01-29). Más ayuda para Cuba desde España. radiohc.cu Otra ayuda solidaria destinada a pobladores de las provincias orientales de Cuba llegará en los próximos días procedente de España, coordinado por diferentes organizaciones solidarias que operan en la península ibérica. | Manuel Lleonart, miembro de la Asociación Valenciana de Amistad con Cuba, José Martí, mencionó que para cerrar el contenedor se convocó a una jornada de trabajo voluntario el sábado 24 de enero, que congregó a más de 30 activistas de la solidaridad con Cuba de Valencia, Euskadi, Madrid y Catalunya, cubanas y cubanos residentes, más activistas de varias organizaciones políticas y sindicales, quie…
(2026-01-29). Irán responde a provocación de Trump. radiohc.cu Irán está abierto al diálogo con Estados Unidos, pero preparado para defenderse si es presionado, declaró este miércoles en su cuenta de X la Misión Permanente del país persa ante las Naciones Unidas. | La representación iraní recordó en un mensaje que ´la última vez que Estados Unidos se equivocó al entrar en guerras en Afganistán e Irak, desperdició más de 7 billones de dólares y perdió más de 7.000 vidas estadounidenses ª. | La misión afirmó, además: Irán está preparado para el diálogo basado en el respeto y los intereses mutuos, pero si es empujado, se defenderá y responderá como nunca antes ª.
(2026-01-29). Leñadores fuerzan a un séptimo juego en playoff beisbolero. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas vencieron hoy 5-4 a los Leopardos de Villa Clara y forzaron a un séptimo y decisivo juego para definir el último semifinalista del campeonato cubano de béisbol.
(2026-01-29). Jazz Plaza homenajea a José Luis Cortés. cubadebate.cu La 41 edición del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza ha tenido la deferencia de recordar este año a uno de los músicos más integrales que ha tenido Cuba, el flautista José Luis Cortés, a quien se le ha dedicado un coloquio en esta, su ciudad natal. Por estos días, y en el marco del evento dedicado a él, han sido varias las figuras participantes que han rememorado su legado.
(2026-01-29). Xenofobia: Atacan a la congresista demócrata Ilhan Omar. cubadebate.cu Tras la agresión, la congresista insistió en continuar hablando en asamblea pública. Las autoridades arrestaron al atacante, un hombre de 55 años llamado Anthony Kazmierczak. Horas antes del ataque, el presidente Trump se burló abiertamente de la congresista Omar durante un mitin en el estado de Iowa.
(2026-01-29). México conspira para invadir EEUU, dice libro promovido por Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump promovió en sus medios sociales un nuevo libro que advierte sobre "un golpe de Estado invisible" contra Estados Unidos organizado por el gobierno mexicano y Morena al "usar como arma política la migración masiva para influir en elecciones y minar la seguridad nacional".
(2026-01-29). Quitar lastres al pensamiento, y desatar todas las fuerzas de crear. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles tuvieron lugar los Plenos Extraordinarios del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba en las provincias de Las Tunas, Camagàºey, y Ciego de àÅvila. Las reuniones estuvieron encabezadas por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, así como por el miembro del Buró Político, Roberto Morales Ojeda.
(2026-01-29). Leñadores fuerzan a un séptimo juego en playoff beisbolero. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas vencieron hoy 5-4 a los Leopardos de Villa Clara y forzaron a un séptimo y decisivo juego para definir el último semifinalista del campeonato cubano de béisbol.
(2026-01-29). Zelensky "You Are Losing the War, Sign A Peace Agreement with Russia" . Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini. globalresearch.ca Support for Ukraine is losing backing among European politicians, many of whom see this policy as misguided. The illegitimate Ukrainian president, Vladimir Zelensky, is seen as an uncomfortable figure among European parliamentarians due to his insistence on a "military …
(2026-01-29). Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo a José Martí. radiohc.cu El pueblo de Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo este miércoles a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional, en el aniversario 173 de su natalicio. | En el Mausoleo que guardan los restos del Apóstol de la independencia, en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, se realizó la ceremonia militar, el cambio de la guardia de honor, y estudiantes de la Escuela Militar 'Camilo Cienfuegos', de la urbe indómita, colocaron las ofrendas florales enviadas por el líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz; el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Mig…
(2026-01-29). 15 killed in northeast Colombia plane crash. colombiareports.com Fifteen people, including a congressman, were killed in a plane crash in the northeast of Colombia on Wednesday. The plane disappeared from the radar on Wednesday afternoon while it was flying from the border city Cucuta to Ocaña, another town in the Norte de Santander province. The remains of the aircraft were found by locals …
(2026-01-29). Xenofobia: Atacan a la congresista demócrata Ilhan Omar. cubadebate.cu Tras la agresión, la congresista insistió en continuar hablando en asamblea pública. Las autoridades arrestaron al atacante, un hombre de 55 años llamado Anthony Kazmierczak. Horas antes del ataque, el presidente Trump se burló abiertamente de la congresista Omar durante un mitin en el estado de Iowa.
(2026-01-29). Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo a José Martí. radiohc.cu El pueblo de Santiago de Cuba rindió tributo este miércoles a José Martí, el Héroe Nacional, en el aniversario 173 de su natalicio. | En el Mausoleo que guardan los restos del Apóstol de la independencia, en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, se realizó la ceremonia militar, el cambio de la guardia de honor, y estudiantes de la Escuela Militar 'Camilo Cienfuegos', de la urbe indómita, colocaron las ofrendas florales enviadas por el líder de la Revolución cubana, general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz; el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Mig…
(2026-01-29). Jazz Plaza homenajea a José Luis Cortés. cubadebate.cu La 41 edición del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza ha tenido la deferencia de recordar este año a uno de los músicos más integrales que ha tenido Cuba, el flautista José Luis Cortés, a quien se le ha dedicado un coloquio en esta, su ciudad natal. Por estos días, y en el marco del evento dedicado a él, han sido varias las figuras participantes que han rememorado su legado.
(2026-01-29). 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.