(2026-01-30). Saturday 1/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-01-30). Trump is determined to launch Phase 2 of his Gaza plan. The Israeli last hope is that he fails. haaretz.com Some members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition believe that, if the American president's plan collapses, he will give Israel the green light to recapture the Gaza Strip ‚ñ And how Netanyahu distorted realty to serve his own interests by accusing Biden of responsibility for IDF fatalities…
(2026-01-30). CAIR denounces Israel's killing of Palestinians, including journalists in Gaza. workers.org 
The three journalists — Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Samir Shaath and Anas Ghanem — murdered in Gaza by Israeli forces on Jan. 21, 2026. The following press release was issued by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Jan.21, 2026, and posted at cair.com/press-releases. CAIR condemns Israel's killing of . . . |
(2026-01-30). Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry. aljazeera.com Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.
(2026-01-30). UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access. aljazeera.com Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.
(2026-01-30). Only Idiots Believe The War Propaganda About Iran. caitlinjohnstone.com.au There is nothing you can say to me to convince me that US regime change interventionism in the middle east is a swell idea. | There is nothing you can say to convince me that the Trump administration is telling us the truth about Iran. | There is nothing you can say to convince me that the mass media are telling us the truth about Iran. | There is nothing you can say to convince me the people who just spent two years incinerating Gaza have kind-hearted intentions for the Iranian people. | There is no…
(2026-01-30). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). In the face of imperialist aggression, we say with Bolívar: "I awaken every hundred years when the people awaken." unitedworldint.com A history of US interventions in the South American country. From Caracas / Venezuela The United States' military incursion into Venezuela is an expression of the interventionist tendencies that have characterized that country almost since its founding in 1776. A cursed race, born from impoverished Europeans expelled from their homelands and imbued with a supposed …
(2026-01-30). Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil. aljazeera.com Trump signs executive order ramping up pressure on Havana's oil supplies in wake of US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro.
(2026-01-30). Venezuela's Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country's large oil reserves.
(2026-01-30). Trump administration threatens new war against Iran. wsws.org Just weeks after attacking Venezuela and kidnapping its president, US President Donald Trump is threatening to launch a major new war against Iran.
(2026-01-30). Workers World says "Hands off Venezuela" and "Abolish ICE" workers.org 
Workers World newspaper has been on top of reporting the news and analyzing two of the primary issues being addressed by anti-imperialist, anti-racist forces in the U.S. today. Our articles and editorials strongly demand "U.S. out of Venezuela!" and "No ICE on our streets!" and support the activists fighting back . . . |
(2026-01-30). Trump orders reopening of Venezuelan airspace to commercial flights. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has directed his administration to reopen Venezuelan airspace to commercial flights, a move he said would allow U.S. citizens to travel to Venezuela in the near future.
(2026-01-30). Invasores con falsos pretextos siguen intimidaciones. radiohc.cu En medio de su embriaguez tras el ataque a Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente y esposa, la administración estadounidense calificó de satisfactorio el diálogo con el nuevo gobierno en el país sudamericano, pero recientemente ha renovado sus advertencias de eventual uso de la fuerza. | En una comparecencia ante el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado para intentar justificar el ataque a Venezuela, el secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, levantó nuevamente el haz de la violencia. | El otrora senador dejó abierto ese recurso si, según sus palabras, la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez no co…
(2026-01-30). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela: Estamos dando pasos históricos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez aseguró este jueves que están dando pasos históricos. | En un acto en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede del Gobierno, al terminar una marcha del pueblo y los trabajadores del petróleo, la dignataria informó que recibió una llamada de su par estadounidense, Donald Trupm, y de su secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | Detalló que le notificaron, en el marco de la agenda de trabajo, de la cual "hemos conversado y hablado, que estamos dando pasos importantes". | Subrayó que están hablando del cese de las restricciones en el espacio aéreo comercial de Venezuela y "venga…
(2026-01-30). US eases oil sanctions on Venezuela after reforms. geo.tv 
Installations at the El Palito refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, after the National Assembly approved a major reform of the country's main oil law, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, January 22, 2026. — Reuters Caracas: The United States on Thursday eased sanctions on…
(2026-01-30). 'Very Chinese Time' meme exposes U.S. youth's anxieties and projections onto China: WIRED. ecns.cn A viral U.S. online trend dubbed "very Chinese time" reflects a blend of irony, curiosity, and unease among young Americans, revealing how dissatisfaction with domestic social and economic realities is increasingly projected onto perceptions of China, according to a recent WIRED magazine article.
(2026-01-30). AI governance tops China's 2025 technology buzzwords list. ecns.cn "AI governance" topped the "Top 10 Technology Buzzwords of 2025," released by the Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism, signaling a global shift in artificial intelligence development from technological competition to rulemaking, experts said.
(2026-01-30). Parliament Approves Budget Framework as Debt Growth Raises Scrutiny. plusnews.ug 
Parliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27—2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates, even as lawmakers and analysts raised concerns over debt sustainability, growth assumptions, and compliance with fiscal rules. The framework sets the fiscal andmonetary policy direction for the first year of implementing the NRM …
(2026-01-30). China, Britain should carry forward 'ice-breaking spirit,' tighten cooperation bonds: Premier Li. ecns.cn China and Britain should continue to carry forward the "ice-breaking spirit" and tighten their bonds of cooperation, Chinese Premier Li Qiang told the closing ceremony of the 2026 UK-China Business Council meeting in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-30). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Takayoshi Utsunomiya: I hate Japanese militarism. ecns.cn After Japan's surrender in 1945, more than 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese foster parents. They share a common name: Japanese "war orphans" in China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-30). How prime minister backtracked on a promise to disavow October 7 conspiracies. haaretz.com Conspiracy theories about the October 7 massacre have been meticulously nurtured by Netanyahu's adherents, who seek to pass on the blame, taking root in the mass consciousness. Those who know the truth, like Eyal Zamir and David Zini, choose to remain silent…
(2026-01-30). Sweeping penalties target soccer corruption. ecns.cn In the latest crackdown on illegal activities plaguing soccer in the country, authorities have imposed heavy penalties on clubs and individuals accused of large scale violation of rules and regulations even as experts called for more sustained efforts to fight corruption.
(2026-01-30). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). China reaffirms sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao, criticizes Japan's military expansion: Defense Spokesperson. ecns.cn Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and China will continue to take effective measures to firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty as well as its maritime rights and interests, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-01-30). Census Reveals UGX 14.2 Trillion Locked in Pending Civil Cases. plusnews.ug 
The Judiciary has revealed that pending civil cases in Uganda are holding subject matter valued at UGX 14.2 trillion, an amount equivalent to seven percent of Uganda's 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), underscoring the critical role courts play in unlocking economic growth through timely justice. The figures place renewed focus on the link between justice …
(2026-01-30). Xi calls on China, Britain to jointly advocate, practice true multilateralism. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on China and Britain, as supporters for multilateralism and free trade, to jointly advocate and practice true multilateralism.
(2026-01-30). Talking Back to Men Got Bland and Good Killed. counterpunch.org 
Renee Good was shot in the face by Jonathan Ross He wanted to show her who was boss He called her a ____ing bitch His execution went off without a hitch Her car rolled into a ditch Married to a woman, centuries ago, they'd called her a witch State Trooper Brian Encinia had an encounter
(2026-01-30). 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.
(2026-01-30). Peninsula Open Space Trust Protects 2,284 Acres of Sargent Ranch. indybay.org $23 million acquisition ensures conservation of full 6,500 acres; commitments in place for remaining ranch parcels in late 2026 | Deal secures habitat for threatened species, regional wildlife connectivity and preservation of culturally significant landscape…
(2026-01-30). Thursday 2/5: Pro-Peace Vigil (20-Minute Meditation). indybay.org San Francisco City Hall Steps (Polk St.)…
(2026-01-30). 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."
(2026-01-30). Monday 2/2: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-30). Sunday 2/22: Community Call: Live from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/f……
(2026-01-30). Build the New York Healthcare workers Rank-and-File Committee to prevent a sellout and expand the nurses' strike! wsws.org On the one hand, the strike has won immense public support, but on the other, NYSNA is preparing a sellout on management's terms. The strike can be won, but only if healthcare workers take matters into their own hands.
(2026-01-30). Large "Invasion Day" protests held in Australia amid unprecedented assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The platforms were dominated by a privileged layer of the Aboriginal elite who framed oppression in racial terms and promoted the dead-end of Treaty, court cases, petitions and support for the very Labor governments attacking democratic rights.
(2026-01-30). Nation gears up for Spring Festival rush. ecns.cn We are working with relevant departments to manage the travel rush safely and efficiently for millions of travelers."At the same time, we are improving transfer options so travelers from smaller cities can reach their destinations more easily," Xu said.
(2026-01-30). Can Bangladesh's Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina's exile? aljazeera.com The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won't be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.
(2026-01-30). Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume after 14 years with Dhaka-Karachi service. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: After a gap of nearly one and a half decades, direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating its first Dhaka—Karachi flight on Thursday night.According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the Bangladeshi national carrier landed at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport late in the evening, marking the resumption of scheduled flights between the two countries after 14 years. The aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute on arrival.Flight tracking data showed that Biman's flight BG341 departed Dhaka's Hazrat Sh…
(2026-01-30). China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission said Thursday.
(2026-01-30). Rob Nilsson's collection of 9@Night Films playing at the Tenderloin Museum. indybay.org Collection of "9@Night Films" directed by Rob Nilsson, playing at the Tenderloin Museum, in San Francisco.
(2026-01-30). Roaming Charges: Bored of Peace. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-30). Car rams into Chabad headquarters in NYC, damaging doors. newarab.com 
A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the No one was injured when the driver, whom the police have identified as Dan Sohail, 36, struck a door of a building in the complex before reversing and striking it several more times. | Video of the crash that was posted online shows a car with New Jersey license plates moving forward and backwards on…
(2026-01-30). Friday 1/30: "On the Brutal Death of Alex Pretti and What Must Be Done Now! indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2026-01-30). Saturday 1/31: Abolish ICE Human Banner on Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org 1000 Great Hwy, Stairwell 17, San Francisco, CA 94121…
(2026-01-30). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). Trump's Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popular. juancole.com | (
(2026-01-30). Xi, Starmer envision growth of ties. ecns.cn When greeting people during the Chinese New Year, it is auspicious to mention the horse, as the animal represents the possibility of "taking the lead like a racing horse".
(2026-01-30). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-01-30). Trump adds tariff threat to campaign against oil supplies to Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order this Thursday classifying Cuba as an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to establish that Washington could impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or supply oil to the island, in a new manifestation of the extraterritorial reach of the blockade policy against the Caribbean nation. | In the executive order, titled "Addressing Threats from the Government of Cuba to the United States," the US president mentions Havana's relations with countries like Russia and China and states that "Cuba brazenly harbors dangerous adversaries of the…
(2026-01-30). FBI raids Fulton County, Georgia election center as Trump presses bogus claim of stolen 2020 election. wsws.org Agents carted off hundreds of boxes containing ballots, tabulation tapes and other election records, based on a judicial warrant characterizing these documents as potential evidence of a crime.
(2026-01-30). Niger's junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring attack on airport, thanks Russians. scmp.com Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed the French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring an attack on Niamey international airport, an accusation he made without offering any evidence. | Gunfire and ‚loud explosions echoed around Niger's international airport in Niamey shortly before midnight in what two security sources described as a "terrorist attack", before calm returned to the capital on Thursday morning.
(2026-01-30). Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown. whyy.org Democrats and the White House struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday as they consider new restrictions for President Donald Trump's surge of immigration enforcement. | As the
(2026-01-30). China's 2025 marked by record heat and mixed renewable energy outlook. ecns.cn China's meteorological authorities released two major reports on Thursday, revealing that 2025 was marked by extreme weather and mixed prospects for renewable energy.
(2026-01-30). White House Generates Racist AI Image After 'Politically Motivated' Arrest of Activists Over Church Protest. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-30). As capitalism hurtles to dictatorship and world war, young people must join the struggle for socialism! wsws.org For young people to have a future, they must take up a political fight against the capitalist system and fight for the establishment of socialism, which is the only way the drive towards dictatorship and war can be stopped.
(2026-01-30). China to boost development of new growth areas in service consumption. ecns.cn Chinese authorities unveiled a work plan on Thursday to accelerate the cultivation of fresh growth areas in service consumption, thereby bolstering high-quality economic development.
(2026-01-30). All the 15 Hottest Spots on Earth on Thursday were in Australia; Will it become Uninhabitable? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — It is admittedly summer in Australia, but this is ridiculous. SBS News Unsurprisingly, wildfires Parts of Australia are already experiencing temperatures that on average are 1.5 ∫ C. (2.7 ∫ F.)…
(2026-01-30). Attendees at Australia's "Invasion Day" defend free speech and oppose oppression of Aboriginal people. wsws.org Attendees not only spoke out against the oppression of Indigenous people, but also condemned the Trump administration's rampage in Minnesota and the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.
(2026-01-30). Fears of overcapacity ignore China's full balance of payments picture. scmp.com The notion that China is flooding the world with excess industrial capacity is usually based on its massive surplus in goods trade, now standing at nearly US$1.2 trillion. That number is real, but treating it as proof of systemic overcapacity is not entirely correct. | Goods trade is only one slice of China's external balance, and it is increasingly offset by large outflows such as import of services and investment income payments.
(2026-01-30). Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional. aljazeera.com Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.
(2026-01-30). got into a brief Pablo Escobar type-story. I was very close to being. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Eilat man shaped by a formative experience at a military boarding school, and an L.A. stylist returning to Israel to see whether she can find a home here again after October 7…
(2026-01-30). Western Monarch Numbers Remain at Historic Low. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO; January 29, 2026 — After surveys by hundreds of volunteers and partners, results from the 29th annual Western Monarch Count led by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation reveal another historically low population. Approximately 12,260 monarchs were recorded across 249 sites during the typical peak overwintering period from late November through early December 2025, when monarchs cluster together in groves of trees along California's coast.
(2026-01-30). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). China steps up research on 'space mining' technologies. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to step up research into space resource development, focusing on technologies for surveying and extracting materials from minor planets, the company said on Thursday.
(2026-01-30). ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar's elections 'as of now': Philippine FM. aljazeera.com Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have 'not endorsed' the election in military-run Myanmar.
(2026-01-30). Iran is said to be rounding up thousands after crushing bloodiest unrest in years. scmp.com Plain clothes Iranian security forces have rounded up thousands of people in a campaign of mass arrests and intimidation to deter further protests after crushing the bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, sources told Reuters. | Modest ‚protests that began last month in Tehran's Grand Bazaar over economic hardship unleashed long-suppressed wider grievances and swiftly escalated into the gravest existential threat to Iran's Shiite theocracy in nearly five decades, with protesters…
(2026-01-30). Minneapolis: Don't be Fooled, the Siege Continues. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-30). A friendship built through music and travel between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra>. ecns.cn Music and travel have brought people together and strengthened connections across cultures and through friendship for more than five decades.
(2026-01-30). Saturday 1/31: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-30). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than 100 students, educators and advocates rallied before Thursday night's Philadelphia Board of Education meeting to protest the school district's recent proposal to shut down 20 schools. | The district's proposal was met with "How do you have buy-in when you don't involve the community that you are engag…
(2026-01-30). 'No one power' can solve global problems, says UN chief as Trump veers away. aljazeera.com United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his 'Board of Peace' aims to replace UN.
(2026-01-30). First US execution of 2026: Charles Thompson dies by lethal injection in Texas. wsws.org Before the lethal dose of pentobarbital was given, Thompson asked for forgiveness, while also stating: "There are no winners in this situation, it creates more victims and traumatizes more people 28 years later."
(2026-01-30). What's the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com Teams, groups, dates, start times and venues for all 54 matches at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
(2026-01-30). Friday 1/30: Webinar: Iran, the US and Israel: How did we Get Here? indybay.org Online | masspeace.us/iran-us-israel…
(2026-01-30). Firefighter protest in Lille escalates France's social unrest. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Thousands of French firefighters staged a confrontational protest in the northern city of Lille on Thursday, denouncing chronic staff shortages, a lack of equipment, and worsening working conditions.Demonstrators blocked sections of the city's ring road, set fire to tires, and clashed with police near the headquarters of the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS), highlighting growing anger over public sector austerity under President Emmanuel Macron's government.Firefighters' unions say years of budget cuts have stretched emergency services to breaking point, noting that more than 5,000 firefight…
(2026-01-30). Explosion, fire reported in Buenos Aires, Argentina. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An explosion was reported in Buenos Aires, Argentina, along with fire and smoke, according to a video circulating online.According to initial data online, an explosion was reported in the Tigre and San Fernando areas of Buenos Aires.A clip showing a huge fire and smoke rising into the sky was seen.Smoke rises after explosion heard in Tigre and San Fernando areas of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(2026-01-30). Kiplimo to defend Barcelona Half Marathon title. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's star distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will defend his title at the Barcelona Half Marathon in 2026, Uganda Athletics confirmed. Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet said Kiplimo and compatriot Ezekiel Mutai are set to compete in the race, scheduled for Feb. 15. Fresh from winning a third consecutive men's senior …
(2026-01-30). Wednesday 1/28: Sacramento Sancturay Mixtape Workday. indybay.org 3711 Park Rd, Sacramento, CA 95841…
(2026-01-30). Reading Obituaries: And Murdering Time in the Age of Donald Trump. juancole.com (
(2026-01-30). 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…
(2026-01-30). Will Governor Spanberger ever demonstrate moderation or rational thinking on energy? wattsupwiththat.com * The governor's plan to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will ensure that Team Spanberger hears only "progressive" perspectives on climate and weather dangers, renewable energy benefits, and whether a few US states can alter major global trends. Efficiency and affordability will suffer, with billions in new costs passed on to consumers.
(2026-01-30). An assessment of the ongoing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org This article examines the state of public health in the United States in January 2026, detailing mass COVID-19 infection, excess deaths, collapsing vaccination coverage, immune damage and the dismantling of institutions responsible for disease prevention.
(2026-01-30). Premier calls for stronger economic cooperation. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and the United Kingdom amid rising unilateralism and protectionism and aggravating geopolitical tensions to secure shared prosperity.
(2026-01-30). The Bjorn Lomborg Conundrum: Sceptic but Not Quite. wattsupwiththat.com Lomborg has performed a valuable service in exposing the economic wreckage of Net Zero and the hollowness of green utopianism. But by clinging to the premise that climate change must ultimately be "solved" through policy-directed and publicly funded innovation, he gives credence to the very worldview he criticises. His halfway house reassures moderates, comforts elites, and irritates activists — while leaving untouched the deeper error that made Net Zero plausible in the first place.
(2026-01-30). China to improve consumption tracking with strengthened statistics work. ecns.cn Efforts will include strengthening the measurement of regional services sales and refining the measurement of online services sales. The NBS said it will enhance its data estimation, and optimize its methods of measuring total sales of goods and services.
(2026-01-30). Sunday 2/8: Pigeon First Aid & Companion Animal Care. indybay.org Powell Street BART Station | 899 Market Street ∑ San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-30). 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.
(2026-01-30). Insights | Surviving Filipino 'comfort women' condemn Japan's wartime crimes, seek justice. ecns.cn Sharon Cabusao-Silva, a coordinator of Lila Pilipina (Filipino Grandmothers Alliance), said in a recent interview with China News Network that a Filipino "comfort woman" survivor, Lola Estelita Dy, once shared two wishes with her.
(2026-01-30). Thursday 1/29: Protest @ Press Conference. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza…
(2026-01-30). Saturday 3/28: No Kings 3: Nationwide Day of Protest – No ICE! Save Democracy! indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide…
(2026-01-30). Alex Pretti's family hires lawyer from George Floyd case. newarab.com 
(2026-01-30). China, Philippines to keep talks open on maritime affairs. ecns.cn China and the Philippines agreed on Thursday to maintain communication on maritime affairs through diplomatic channels.
(2026-01-30). 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.
(2026-01-30). Giant portrait of Hind Rajab unfurled on Barcelona beach. newarab.com 
Protesters unfurled a giant portrait of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind's anguished final pleas for help while being trapped in a car under Israeli fire have been retold in the film
(2026-01-30). Smartphone upgrades are surging across Africa. independent.co.ug 
Africa's mobile phone market is experiencing a surge as consumers in the continent's biggest cities increasingly opting for higher-spec devices previously considered out of reach. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is witnessing a mobile phone upgrade cycle moment. The obvious trend has been that of feature phones losing significant market share as millions …
(2026-01-30). Kaiser workers join call for national strike, while union holds them back. wsws.org Striking healthcare workers are responding to Alex Pretti's murder by supporting calls for a national general strike.
(2026-01-30). China unveils 'space+' ambitions for tourism, mining and more. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Thursday announced its intention to plan and promote new frontiers in space development, including space tourism, space digital infrastructure, space resource exploitation, and space traffic management during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period.
(2026-01-30). China's industrial profit recovery driven by structural capital shift. ecns.cn The plan, issued by the General Office of the State Council, aims to enhance and expand the supply of consumer services while grasping the trend of consumption upgrading in the sector.
(2026-01-30). Friday 1/30: Noisemaker protest at the Israeli Consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-01-30). Why was America's top spy present at FBI raid on Georgia election facility? scmp.com Top Democrats on the Senate and House intelligence committees called on Thursday for US President Donald Trump's chief spy to brief their panels on why she was ‚present at an FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia. | Senator Mark Warner and Congressman Jim Himes told Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in a letter that they were deeply concerned with her presence at Wednesday's FBI operation, saying that the US intelligence community "should be focused on foreign threats".
(2026-01-30). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). Stop ICE murders and dictatorship! Build a rank-and-file movement of the working class for a general strike! wsws.org The movement against dictatorship must be armed with a political perspective, a strategy for victory and new forms of organization rooted in the power of the working class.
(2026-01-30). Domestic Terrorism in Plain Sight: White Supremacy, State Violence, and the Assault on Democracy. counterpunch.org 
The United States is under siege, not by a foreign enemy, but by the Trump administration, which has transformed governance itself into a form of domestic terrorism in the service of a white supremacist state. By domestic terrorism, I mean the use of state-sanctioned intimidation, disappearance, and violence against civilian populations in order to discipline dissent, enforce racial hierarchy, and normalize fear as a mode of governance. Masked agents in unmarked vehicles, dressed in battlefield gear and operating beyond any recognizable legal authority, now stalk the streets, abducting, brutalizing, and in some c…
(2026-01-30). Diary Entries: Art and Empire. counterpunch.org 
Powys Castle and terraces from the southeast in fine weather, Powys, Wales. n.d. Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026: A getaway The spectacle of America's at first slow, then rapid descent into fascism is both irresistible and unavoidable — like the proverbial slow motion train crash. Here in the UK, the BBC is
(2026-01-30). Insights | Unfinished wishes: Filipino 'comfort women' demand Japan's long-awaited apology. ecns.cn Filipino "comfort women" have spent decades seeking justice for the atrocities they endured during Japan's occupation of the Philippines, with many protesting until their final days, according to Sharon Cabusao-Silva, a coordinator of Lila Pilipina.
(2026-01-30). China executes 11 gang members from northern Myanmar telecom fraud rings. ecns.cn China on Thursday executed 11 members of gangs operating in northern Myanmar, including key figures in telecom fraud rings.
(2026-01-30). Workers left in dark about fire that forced evacuation of General Motors Lansing Delta Township factory in Michigan. wsws.org Workers reported smelling smoke hours before GM management took action to evacuate the plant, located outside Lansing, Michigan.
(2026-01-30). Democrats reach deal with White House to keep immigration Gestapo funded. wsws.org The deal provides a 2-week extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security while locking in full funding for the Pentagon and the national security state as the Trump administration prepares for war with Iran.
(2026-01-30). Ultra-Orthodox schools for boys have no teachers trained in English, math or science, Finance Ministry data shows. haaretz.com The Finance Ministry's assessment is based on partial Education Ministry data – and the situation may be even worse. The figures also contradict those presented by Education Minister Kisch, who spoke about a 'revolution' in Haredi education…
(2026-01-30). Iran threatens instant and decisive blow after US attack. geo.tv 
(2026-01-30). US lifts aid suspension to Somalia after WFP disruption dispute. newarab.com 
The Despite the US statement that Somalia had acknowledged accountability for the disruption of
(2026-01-30). Designed with gold: Aladdin robot is only for rich people. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – When Artificial Intelligence meets with luxury, meet Aladdin, the world's first humanoid robot that is studded with gold and precious stones.CAVIAR company has announced a new concept in the world of robots, combining advanced technology and luxury. It introduced the world's first humanoid robot covered in gold designs and motifs inspired by Arabian heritage. The new robot is named Aladdin and was developed using the Unitree G1 robotic platform, known for its natural movement and dynamic balancing.Aladdin is inspired by Arabian culture. (CAVIAR Website)But what distinguishes the Caviar version is its l…
(2026-01-30). The suffering of the Cuban people does not matter to the U.S. government. radiohc.cu 
from FACEBOOK / published by Fernando Gonzalez | In an inhumane and criminal manner, the US government makes it clear, if there were any doubt, that the suffering of the Cuban people does not matter to them. For them, that suffering is merely a tool to try to achieve their goal of domination. | They will not succeed! Can the US government now deny its economic war against #Cuba and that its policy has been and continues to be the suffocation of an entire people? | #CubaVencera
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(2026-01-30). Sino-UK ties enjoy renewed momentum. ecns.cn United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in China this week with a high-level delegation, seeking to revitalize his country's ties with the world's second-largest economy during the first visit by a British leader since 2018.
(2026-01-30). Artists voice growing opposition to Trump, call for "general strike" and "revolution" wsws.org The upsurge of resistance, unlike anything that has been seen in decades, is beginning to find many important expressions, including among classical and popular musicians, actors, writers and even professional athletes.
(2026-01-30). NTSB findings: 2025 Potomac midair disaster was "entirely preventable" wsws.org The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing on Tuesday to present the "probable cause" findings from its investigation into the midair crash between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River that killed 67 people on January 29, 2025.
(2026-01-30). Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
Russian President The UAE has emerged as a A follow-up meeting is planned for Su…
(2026-01-30). China's canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia…
(2026-01-30). The Biggest Threats the Iranian People Face Are America and Israel. counterpunch.org 
Israel's longstanding campaign to lure Washington into war with Iran seems to have fizzled once again—for now, anyway. But in their attempt to invent a casus belli, their spy agencies employ tactics—disinformation, infiltration, and incitement of rioting—that help sustain the patently false impression that Tehran, not Tel Aviv, is home to the Middle East's cruelest regime.
(2026-01-30). A settlement of unbounded frontiers>. ecns.cn Baihaba village sits on China's northwesternmost edge, where it occupies overlapping realms of identity, Erik Nilsson reports in Altay, Xinjiang.
(2026-01-30). Detroit, Moratorium Now Coalition, Feb. 2, 2026: (Hybrid Meeting). wibailoutpeople.org 
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 7 PM Attend a special meeting of the Moratorium NOW! Coalition, in person or by zoom, to hear a firsthand, organizer's account of the January 23, 2026 Minneapolis General Strike. Bryan G Pfeifer, a member of the United Steelworkers Union and Co-Founder of Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement, traveled to …
(2026-01-30). New Zealand public health system in deepening crisis. wsws.org As the public health system reels from decades of underfunding by all the establishment parties, the government is exploiting the crisis to systematically expand the private sector.
(2026-01-30). Unite to Fight the Far Right Rally J24. indybay.org On January 24 activists counter protested the annual "West Coast Walk for Life"
(2026-01-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2026-01-30). Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump listens during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2026. — AFPIran threatens US bases, aircraft carriers if attacked.Trump says speaking with Iran but time running out.Iran warns US attack would trigger…
(2026-01-30). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-01-30). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon says ICE detainees are treated like 'federal prisoners' at Philadelphia's Federal Detention Center. whyy.org
(2026-01-30). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-01-30). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-01-30). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-30). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). IDF: Eight armed militants exited Rafah tunnel, three killed in airstrike. haaretz.com
(2026-01-30). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Highland Park Stands With Minnesota. indybay.org
(2026-01-30). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-30). ETECSA anuncia nuevo servicio de Roaming prepago internacional. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. (ETECSA) informó este jueves en la red social X que a partir del próximo 1 de marzo estará disponible el servicio de roaming de salida internacional para clientes de la telefonía móvil prepago. | El anuncio, ampliado en el sitio oficial de la referida empresa, explica que con esta nueva modalidad, los usuarios podrán mantener activa su línea en los países con los que Cuba tiene acuerdos de roaming, lo que les permitirá realizar y recibir llamadas y SMS, así como acceder a internet mediante datos móviles, según el plan adquirido. | Amplía la fuente que además podrán ef…
(2026-01-30). Centro cubano de ajedrez categorizado con máximo rango de la Fide. radiohc.cu 
La acreditación del Centro de Estudios de Ajedrez ISLA como Academia Fide Tipo 1, la más alta distinción que otorga la Federación Internacional de ese deporte para entidades dedicadas a la enseñanza, colmó de regocijo a la familia del llamado juego ciencia en Cuba. | Pese a que la noticia había sido dada a conocer desde hace varias jornadas a las autoridades del deporte en la mayor isla de las Antillas, fue este jueves cuando oficialmente se entregó el certificado con la autenticación del nivel que solo ostentan otras 45 instituciones de este tipo en el mundo, y ninguna de habla hispana. | El acto se celebró en l…
(2026-01-30). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicitó a Arnaldo Tamayo en su cumpleaños 84. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este jueves al cubano Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez, primer cosmonauta de América Latina, en ocasión de su cumpleaños 84. | Desde su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado envió un abrazo fuerte a Tamayo Méndez y expresó su admiración por él, de quien dijo llegó a sus 84 años con gran vitalidad. | #Cuba y de todos los pobres de la tierra. — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB)
(2026-01-30). José Martí, un defensor del cuidado de la naturaleza. radiohc.cu La naturaleza y su necesario cuidado, aspecto de gran vigencia ante los retos medioambientales que hoy día enfrenta el mundo, tuvieron un espacio relevante en la extensa obra del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí. | El Apóstol dejó claro en sus escritos su amor y respeto por la naturaleza, la cual, resaltó, ´cura, consuela, fortalece y prepara para la virtud del hombre. ª | Y desde tan temprano como el siglo XIX advirtió que ´el mundo sangra sin cesar de los crímenes que se cometen en él contra la naturaleza. ª | Una reflexión muy acorde con los tiempos actuales, en los que el planeta se en…
(2026-01-30). Primer ministro de Cuba insta a dinamizar producción en Guantánamo y Santiago. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz presidió reuniones extraordinarias de los consejos provinciales de Gobierno en Guantánamo y Santiago de Cuba, donde instó a dinamizar la producción local y a actuar en coherencia con las exigencias del momento. | Precisó el periódico Granma que en Guantánamo subrayó la necesidad de transformar la mentalidad y aprovechar las capacidades endógenas de los municipios, que concentran la mayoría de las empresas, tierras y mipymes del país. | Señaló que incrementar la producción de alimentos y renglones exportables co…
(2026-01-30). Abogan por fortalecer la creación artística como puente de paz y solidaridad entre Cuba y EEUU. radiohc.cu La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) y la organización estadounidense Busboys and Poets coincidieron este jueves en la necesidad de fortalecer la creación artística como puente de paz y solidaridad. | Durante un encuentro en la sede de la Uneac, la vicepresidenta primera de la organización cubana, Magda Resik subrayó que el arte tiene la vocación de conmover y movilizar la conciencia pública, por lo que iniciativas de este tipo resultan esenciales para promover la vida y la unión entre pueblos. | El diálogo, sostenido en la Sala Villena, abordó temas como la formación de jóvenes artistas, las limitac…
(2026-01-30). Canciller cubano: Nuestra América está en peligro. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este jueves los peligros que corre "Nuestra América" por la doctrina belicista del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, a 12 años de la declaración de la región como Zona de Paz. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller recordó cuando, durante la Segunda Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y del Caribe (Celac), 33 mandatarios reunidos en La Habana firmaron la Proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz. | Rodríguez, destacó el "marcado interés en revivir la desprestigiada Doctrina Monroe", por parte del Gobierno de EEUU…
(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). Israel exhumed Gaza graves in search for missing soldier's body. newarab.com 
Residents of the Two days ago, Israeli forces conducted extensive operations in Al-Batsh cemetery in eastern Gaza City during the search for the remains of the missing Israeli soldier Ran Goeli. | The act involved bulldozing graves, exhuming remains, and surveying addition…
(2026-01-29). Israeli PM vows to disarm Hamas. tribune.com.pk 
Israel on Wednesday laid to rest the last hostage from Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the funeral that the country's enemies would pay a heavy price for any future aggression. | Netanyahu's threat came as Hamas told AFP it was prepared to carry out a full transfer of governance in Gaza to a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee established under a US-backed ceasefire plan. | Hundreds of mourners packed a stadium in southern Israel on Wednesday for the funeral of Ran Gvili, the last Gaza hostage whose burial marked the end of a painful national saga trigger…
(2026-01-29). Israel accepts Gaza death toll exceeding 70,000 for first time. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has for the first time acknowledged figures released by Gaza's health ministry indicating that more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed in According to the Gaza health ministry, at least 71,667 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its brutal military campaign in October 2023, including hundreds killed after a ceasefire agreement came into effect in October last year. | The figures do not include those believed to be buried under the rubble or those wh…
(2026-01-29). The War Intervention: AI, Data Centers, and the Environment. counterpunch.org 
Early on Saturday, January 3rd, Venezuela was attacked on behalf of oil, mineral, tech, and weapons profiteers in a regime change operation. Since then, the Trump administration has threatened Iran, Greenland, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico. What unites these threats? The U.S.'s quest for endless resource extraction to power its increasingly deadly global empire. And it's not slowing down. These resource wars and "operations" are emerging as the AI drive also ramps up. In July, Palantir and the Pentagon signed a 10-year, $10 billion agreement. In April 2025, Palantir won a $30 million contract with ICE — a sign…
(2026-01-29). Progressive Activists, Officials Condemn Venezuela Attacks. popularresistance.org Delegates from governments, parliaments, and social movements across the globe gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, on January 25 for the inaugural "Nuestra América" summit. | Convened by the Progressive International at the San Carlos Palace, the emergency congress aimed to establish a unified strategy against what participants described as a "rapidly escalating assault" on Latin American sovereignty. | The high-level meeting, featuring 90 people from more than 20 countries, took place against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions and the Trump administration's express intent to impose its dictates in the Western…
(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). 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). 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). Kisenyi Traders Decry Slow Pace of Road Construction. plusnews.ug 
The snail-pace road works in Kisenyi, Kampala, have irked traders, who say the delays are disrupting business operations. Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) commissioned the construction of Erisa Nkoyoyo Road, Church Road, Church Lane, and Naava Road in Kisenyi, along with other roads in Lubaga Division and Kampala Central, covering a total distance of …
(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). Mamdani Backs Modi Critic Jailed Without End. consortiumnews.com The NYC mayor supports dissident leader Umar Khalid, jailed five years without bail in a deliberate attempt to turn the process into punishment, writes Betwa Sharma. By Betwa Sharma in Delhi, India Special to Consortium News Eight members of the U.S….
(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). Peskov: New round of negotiations in Abu Dhabi may take more than one day if necessary. eng.belta.by "Maybe two days if necessary, yes," Dmitry Peskov said when asked whether the talks could last longer than one day. He did not specify a start time for the next meeting.
(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). NBA star Stephen Curry's ties to Israeli intelligence exposed. thegrayzone.com Less than three years after being named the NBA's 2023 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion, the league's all-time three-point leader has begun quietly pouring tens of millions into tech ventures owned and operated by Israeli spies. This article was originally published by °Do Not Panic! American basketball star Stephen Curry is investing in tech startups run by former IDF operatives who were integral to building Israel's digital architecture of apartheid and genocide. Curry, considered one of the sport's all-time greats …
(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). 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). EU's new system to tackle illegal fishing overwhelmed. ecns.cn Containers of fish are stacking up at European ports after a new digital system designed to flag illegal catches buckled under pressure, triggering warnings of severe issues for the industry and looming shortages.
(2026-01-29). China embassy identifies top 10 events of Belarus-China cooperation in 2025. eng.belta.by The top ten events include a wide range of political, economic, parliamentary, cultural, and educational activities. The selection process was organized online and anyone could express their opinion and select the ten events out of the suggested options.
(2026-01-29). Anti-ICE general strike planned across US for 30 January. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Striking Kaiser healthcare workers: "A general strike could be very powerful" wsws.org The Kaiser strike is part of a broader wave of healthcare workers' struggles across the country, totaling more than 46,000 workers from coast to coast.
(2026-01-29). Reform's Gorton candidate runs to police — over a tweet. thecanary.co 
Reform would like us all to think they're the robust, tough guys speaking plain and shootin' straight. Maybe not quite so much. Reform's candidate in the Gorton and Denton by-election, race-baiter Matthew Goodwin — who calls immigration an "invasion" — has run to the police. Because Labour tweeted something he didn't like. In a video […] | By
(2026-01-29). Five killed, including India's Maharashtra Deputy CM, in Learjet crash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on Wednesday when their Learjet 45XR crashed during an attempted emergency landing at Baramati airstrip in Pune district, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, flying from Mumbai to Baramati, Pawar's home constituency, burst into flames upon impact. CCTV footage captured a massive fireball as the plane skidded off the runway. All onboard, including two pilots and two other passengers, died; the identities of the latter have not yet been released pending family notification.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launche…
(2026-01-29). Michael Parenti: An Appreciation. dissidentvoice.org for nearly two decades, every evening in the week, the dean of American newscasters, Walter Cronkite, would end his CBS television news show with the statement: "And that's the way it is." On the eve of his retirement in 1980, Cronkite admitted that isn't the way it is: "My lips have been kind of …
(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). Musly: The platform connecting Muslims across every life stage. newarab.com 
Anyone who has tried dating apps searching for love knows how much of an emotional rollercoaster it can be. | While there are success stories of people meeting, forming strong relationships, and even getting married, the experience is far from a fairytale for many. | Dating apps can quickly become exhausting due to endless swiping, ghosting, and poor communication, all while navigating fake profiles and catfishing, making it harder to trust anyone. | On top of this, there is the constant pressure to present a "perfect" version of oneself, and with the focus so heavily on looks rather than personality, it's easy t…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Driver arrested after car crashes into New York Synagogue. tribune.com.pk 
(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). Dutch Judges Order Netherlands to protect its Caribbean Island of Bonaire from Climate Change. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — A Dutch court in the Hague has
(2026-01-29). Friday 1/30: ICE Out! National Day Of Action! indybay.org Dolores Park SF…
(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). 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). Ukrainian MP explains reasons for aggressive rhetoric against Lukashenko. eng.belta.by The task of Vladimir Zelensky is to escalate the conflict in Ukraine, and his aggressive rhetoric against Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko can be explained precisely by this, Ukrainian MP Artem Dmitruk said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-01-29). U.S. considers targeted strikes in Iran to boost domestic unrest. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing military options against Iran, including targeted strikes on security forces and leadership figures, with the aim of encouraging domestic protests and undermining the clerical government. The discussions come after a nationwide crackdown on demonstrations earlier this month, in which thousands of protesters were killed, and amid ongoing tensions …
(2026-01-29). 20,000 Chicagoans Mobilize To Demand ICE Out Of Everywhere. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Over 20,000 Chicagoans marched in downtown Chicago, Sunday, January 25, through the cold and heavy snow, in response to the brutal murder of Alex Pretti and the ongoing occupation of Minneapolis by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). | The protest, organized by the Coalition Against the Trump Agenda (CATA), demanded charges for Jonathan Ross and all DHS agents involved in murders, that Congress cut all funding to ICE, and an end to collaboration between the Chicago Police Department and ICE.
(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). 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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Sunday 2/1: ICE Out! We Can Organize to Defend Ourselves! indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-29). Last two giant pandas in Japan return to China. ecns.cn The final two giant pandas in Japan returned to China from a zoo in Tokyo on Wednesday morning, marking the end of over five decades of panda presence in Japan.
(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). 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). 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). Thursday 1/29: Large Vigil for Alex Pretti at Veterans Medical Center. indybay.org Next to 795 Willow Rd Veterans Medical Healthcare | Rally at intersection of Willow Rd. and Durham St. | Menlo Park, CA…
(2026-01-29). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Mayor announces plans to reduce housing construction in Minsk. eng.belta.by A separate topic of the report to the head of state was the state of affairs in Minsk's construction sector. "Last year's performance was solid. This year presents major tasks," the mayor said.
(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). 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). Empowering Middle Powers: China's Economic Strategy in Canada. moderndiplomacy.eu In mid-January 2026, China and Canada signed a "Roadmap for Economic and Trade Cooperation," the first high-level cooperation document in the history of their economic relations. During his visit to Beijing, Canadian Prime Minister "Mark Carney" launched a "New Strategic Partnership" aimed at revitalizing communication mechanisms that had remained dormant for years, while also including …
(2026-01-29). Reforming ICE And The Police State Is Like Punching Waves. popularresistance.org Here in the United States we want our "law enforcement" to be killers. We want big, dumb meat heads with zero accountability and even less diplomacy. We want them to have itchy trigger fingers and the interpersonal skills of potted plants. We want them looking and acting like defensive linemen with badges, guns and daddy issues. (Not that actual defensive linemen don't have daddy issues.) | That's what we seem to desire here in the Land of The Free‚Ñ¢ (and the Largest Prison State of The Free‚Ñ¢). And apparently we have it.
(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). 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). 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). UPDATE 1-Carney says he expects US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. devdiscourse.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, asked about reports that U.S. officials had met separatists seeking independence for the province of Alberta, on Thursday said he ‚Å expected the U.S. administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. The Financial Times said State Department officials had held three meetings with the Alberta Prosperity Project, a group that is pushing for a referendum on whether the energy-producing Western province should break away from Canada.
(2026-01-29). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.
(2026-01-29). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). GPNJ: Lily Benavides: It is Up to Us to Fight for Justice in Wake of NJ Democratic Party Trust Act Fail and NSPM-7 Silence. fightbackbetter.com 
There is a war from US government against its own citizens. There is a war from the duopoly against our…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Friday 1/30: ICE Out: Calling Party Action. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cp130…
(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). 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). Veterans Call To Action: ICE Out Of Our Cities! popularresistance.org Veterans For Peace is outraged at the murders of three civilians by ICE agents, the first being Keith Porter who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent, then Renee Good who was killed in her vehicle, and most recently Alex Pretti — a VA nurse — who was killed on the sidewalk for legally and lawfully expressing his Constitutionally protected first amendment right to film operations. | ICE and other militarized federal agents have been allowed to act with impunity for over a year, and this has culminated in harassment, bloodshed, and summary executions of US citizens simply for exercising Constitutional ri…
(2026-01-29). PM Sehat Card launched in G-B, AJK. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the Prime Minister Sehat Card has been launched in Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), enabling all permanent residents to avail free healthcare facilities. | The minister made these remarks during a meeting with Gilgit-Baltistan Provincial Health Minister and Information Minister, where challenges faced by ongoing health projects in Gilgit-Baltistan were discussed. | Kamal said that the Federal government is utilizing all available resources to improve healthcare services there, adding that there is a need to enhance th…
(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). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Zeija Launches Judiciary Reform Plan, Sets Accountability Benchmarks. plusnews.ug 
Chief Justice Dr Flavian Zeija has unveiled three major Judiciary reform instruments aimed at strengthening accountability, improving service delivery, and reducing case backlog, setting the tone for his tenure just hours after presiding over his first session of the presidential election petition. Dr Zeija, on Wednesday evening, launched the Judiciary Client Charter, the Judicial Service Delivery …
(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). 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). Fed Judge Blasts ICE for Violating Nearly 100 Judicial Decrees in January Alone. truthout.org On Wednesday, a federal judge issued a stark warning to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying that he would no longer tolerate failure to comply with court orders. Judge Patrick J. Schiltz, the chief U.S. district judge for the District of Minnesota, had previously issued an order on Monday demanding that ICE acting director Todd Lyons appear in court or risk being held in… |
(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). Fed maintains rate amid indications further cuts are on hold. wsws.org Throughout the press conference, Fed chair Powell stonewalled on the Trump administration's criminal investigation into him and its efforts to have Fed governor Lisa Cook removed.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Belarus' central bank: Trust in national currency and banking system grows. eng.belta.by Trust in the national currency and the banking system is growing in Belarus, Chairman of the Board of the National Bank Roman Golovchenko said during a meeting of the Board of the National Bank'é…
(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). 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). Britain's Unions Are Back, Just Not the Way You Expected. counterpunch.org 
(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). 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). PM Shehbaz hails transparency as PIA privatisation concludes with signing of transaction documents. tribune.com.pk 
The privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines concluded on Thursday with the signing of transaction documents between the goverment and the Arif Habib Consortium as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed the transparency of the entire endeavour. | The government sold its 75% stakes in PIA last month for Rs10.1 billion cash to the consortium, marking the completion of the first major privatisation transaction in two decades by offloading the white elephant. The consortium of Pakistan's renowned businesspersons placed the highest bid of Rs135b for the 75% shares in the 13th round of open auction. It…
(2026-01-29). More Than 120 Civil Society Groups Urge EU to Cancel US Trade Deal. truthout.org As the European Parliament debates the trade agreement reached last year by President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, more than 120 civil society groups from across Europe and the globe on Thursday warned that the demands Trump has made on the bloc and his "contempt for international law" have made clear that the US is currently "no longer a good-faith partner."… |
(2026-01-29). EcoClean brings premium pillow and mattress cleaning to Dubai homes. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Ultra-strong magnet sets world record. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have set a new record by developing an all-superconducting user magnet with a central magnetic field of 35.6 tesla — more than 700,000 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field.
(2026-01-29). Russia Invites Zelenskiy to Moscow for Peace Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin announced that it has reiterated its invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to visit Moscow for peace talks as U. S.-led efforts to end the war in Ukraine gather pace. This statement was made during the latest exchange of war dead between Russia and Ukraine, and as they faced rumors regarding a possible …
(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). Don't Miss Out on Global Research Online e-Books! globalresearch.ca In the past five years, we started our online e-Book project, which is a thematic compilation of articles published individually on the Global Research website. | Our online e-Books are our authors' comprehensive and elaborate analyses on a wide range of …
(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). 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). 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). 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). Antiwar activist and attorney to lead draft counselor training in February. anabaptistworld.org A three-part draft counselor training program will kick off on Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1 p.m Central time, at Joy Mennonite Church in Oklahoma City. Organized by James M. Branum, a longtime antiwar activist and one of the country's leading civilian military law attorneys, the sessions will be also accessible online via Zoom.
(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). Friday 2/6: Protest In front of the ICE Office! indybay.org 220 Vineyard Court Morgan Hill…
(2026-01-29). Conspiracies Bloom After Right Discovers Public Signal Groups. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-29). BRICS Sets Criteria for Admitting New Member States. infobrics.org BRICS has developed a set of criteria that guide decisions on whether to admit new countries to the association, Brazil's ambassador to Moscow Sergio Rodrigues dos Santos has announced…
(2026-01-29). China vows to launch space tourism within five years amid US rivalry. tribune.com.pk 
China's main space contractor vowed to develop space tourism in the next five years, state media reported on Thursday, as Beijing revs up its commercial spaceflight and deep space exploration ambitions amid a technology race with the US. | State-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said it would "achieve the flight operation of suborbital space tourism and gradually develop orbital space tourism," as well as "build a gigawatt-level space digital intelligence infrastructure", state broadcaster CCTV reported. | China and the US are competing as they look to turn space exploration into…
(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). 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). 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). Díaz-Canel encabezó análisis del PCC en Las Tunas y Camagàºey. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este miércoles los plenos extraordinarios del Partido en las provincias de Las Tunas y Camagàºey, como parte del ciclo de reuniones que se desarrolla en todo el país para analizar las prioridades del año 2026. | La Presidencia de la República informó en su cuenta oficial de X, que en ambos encuentros participó el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del PCC, Roberto Morales Ojeda, y las máximas autoridades políticas del territorio. | En el c…
(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.