(2026-01-31). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). 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."
(2026-01-31). Real Madrid to play Benfica again. tribune.com.pk 
Real Madrid were handed a quick rematch with Jose Mourinho's Benfica in the draw for the Champions League play-off round on Friday, while reigning European champions Paris Saint-Germain will face domestic rivals Monaco. | Benfica beat Real 4-2 in their final game of the league phase on Wednesday, with a 98th-minute goal by goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin proving decisive in allowing the Portuguese side to snatch the last play-off spot ahead of Marseille, who were eliminated altogether. | The defeat also nudged Madrid out of the top eight places in the league standings, which give direct access to the last 16, forci…
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). 'We Are Back in the Middle Ages': How the EU Literally Starves Dissenting Experts Like Jacques Baud. orinocotribune.com By Eva Karene Bartlett — Jan 28, 2026 | No one is safe from the 'Russian propaganda' sanctions — even those who never touch Russian sources. Baud is one of nearly 60 public figures under sanctions from the EU | January 27, 2026, On December 15, 2025, the European Union slapped sanctions on former Swiss intelligence officer and ex-NATO employee Jacques Baud. No day in court, no charges filed, just abrupt, suffocating, sanctions. | Why did the EU sanction Baud? For "Russian propaganda," of course, although many of the so…
(2026-01-31). How China Courts the Global South to Counter U.S. Alliances. moderndiplomacy.eu China's strategy to counter Western alliances, such as: (Aukus, Quad, comprising: the United States, Japan, Australia, and India", and NATO), relies on a combination of soft power and economic strength through its Belt and Road Initiative, rapid military modernization, including: (cyber warfare and artificial intelligence), the formation of counter-alliances through the (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) "SCO" …
(2026-01-30). 'Pro-Putin' NATO nation declares Europe headed for war? Hungary warns EU 'abandoned common sense…'. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused the European Union of abandoning common sense and "choosing war over peace" after discussions on continued aid for Ukraine in Brussels. He criticized EU leaders for deepening military involvement, escalating financial commitments, and ignoring peace efforts led by the United States. Szijjarto also warned against Ukraine's EU accession without a peace settlement, calling it a dangerous step that could bring the conflict into Europe. Hungary opposes massive aid packages and military support, insisting that Europe must prioritize stability over reckless decision…