(2026-02-01). The US Occupation of Gaza Is Officially Beginning. truthout.org This week, Drop Site News revealed a draft resolution from Trump's newly christened "Board of Peace." The resolution outlines what is, in essence, Phase Two of Trump's unrealistic peace plan that ushered in a new phase of horror in Gaza under the guise of a ceasefire. The actions outlined in the resolution ignore realities on the ground and paint a very grim picture of what the United States… |
(2026-02-01). Israeli airstrikes kill 32, including women and children, in Gaza. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – At least 32 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip since the early hours of Saturday, according to the Civil Defense statement.Israeli airstrikes since dawn on Saturday across the Gaza Strip have killed 32 people, including women and children, the Civil Defense revealed. On the other hand, the Israeli military claimed that it was responding to what it considered violations of the ceasefire by Hamas.Despite the US-brokered ceasefire entering its second phase in early January, violence has continued in the Palestinian territory, with Israel and Hamas exchanging accusations of violatin…
(2026-02-01). Qatar, Jordan And Egypt Condemn Israeli Ceasefire Violations In Gaza. eurasiareview.com Qatar, Jordan and Egypt on Saturday strongly condemned Israel's repeated violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, warning that the attacks risk dangerous escalation and undermine regional and international efforts to restore stability. | Israel pounded Gaza on Saturday with some of its most intense airstrikes since the October ceasefire was brokered, killing more than 30 people including three girls from one family, in attacks on houses, tents and a police station, Palestinian health officials said. | Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the breaches, which have resulted in fatal…
(2026-02-01). Saturday 2/14: Love in the Time of Intifada: A Fundraiser for Gaza Students. indybay.org The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.
(2026-02-01). Palestinians in Gaza await Rafah crossing reopening. newarab.com 
Israel is set The reopening comes amid ongoing violence in the Palestinian territory, with
(2026-02-01). Saturday 1/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-02-01). Campaign to boycott Israel looks to future after Gaza 'ceasefire'. aljazeera.com With the global spotlight shifting fom Gaza, the campaign to isolate Israel has never been more urgent, experts say.
(2026-02-01). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Trump: Iran is talking seriously with the U.S., hopes for negotiation. haaretz.com
(2026-02-01). Slovak Ex-Minister And Fico Confidant Quits Over Epstein Revelations. eurasiareview.com By Robert Hodgson | ( Prime Minister Robert Fico grudgingly accepted Lajƒçák's resignation on Saturday. "It's been a long time since I've seen so much hypocrisy in criticism that's coming from all directions," he said. | A search for the name 'Lajcak' in the…
(2026-02-01). Indian opposition calls Epstein mention of Modi 'national shame'; New Delhi rejects link. geo.tv 
This collage shows deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.— Reuters/AFP
(2026-02-01). UK's Starmer tells ex-prince Andrew to face US Congress over Epstein files. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday that disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify in the US Congress over what he knows about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. | Asked on the final day of a visit this week to China and Japan whether King Charles' brother should answer US lawmakers' questions about his knowledge of the American financier's wrongdoing, Starmer replied "yes".
(2026-02-01). Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures after disembarking from Air Force One on his arrival at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, January 31, 2026. — Reuters US President Donald Trump has said India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing…
(2026-02-01). US envoy arrives in Venezuela to reopen mission after seven years. aljazeera.com Newly-appointed Laura Dogu's visit comes as Venezuela moves to privatise its oil sector under pressure from Trump.
(2026-02-01). Stop Trump's Racist Deportations of Haitian and All TPS Holders! wibailoutpeople.org 
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 340,000 Haitian TPS holders expires on Feb. 3rd. It has already been terminated for refugees from Venezuela and Somalia. It is in danger of being terminated for refugees from Myanmar's repressive military regime, where human rights abuses, sexual violence and conflict-driven displacement are widespread. TPS is supposed to protect people …
(2026-02-01). Trump claims India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iranian crude. ptcnews.tv
(2026-02-01). UPEC calls attacks against Venezuela "Oil Thirst" radiohc.cu The Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) described the US attacks against Venezuela carried out in the early hours of this morning as "imperial oil thirst." | "Latin America, the Caribbean, and the world are now witnessing, at the highest price, the validity of previous denunciations by various governments and peoples regarding the voracity of the North, which is more turbulent and brutal today than in Martí's time," a statement from the organization reads. | "The United States not only directly attacked areas of Caracas, Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, but, leveraging its status as an international outlaw, kidnap…
(2026-02-01). DUBAI: Union in ground-breaking retreat for boda boda leaders, transport sector partners. independent.co.ug 
Dubai, UAE | LOUIS JADWONG | Over 50 leaders of Uganda's Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union, together with key partners in the transport sector, are in Dubai for a two-day retreat that will not only mark its first anniversary but also champion electric mobility in the boda, matatu and bus sectors in the East African country. …
(2026-02-01). Report Exposes Colombian Mercenaries Fighting For RSF. eurasiareview.com One year into his retirement, a Colombian military drone specialist noticed a WhatsApp message: "Any veterans interested in working? We're looking for reservists from any force." | The job was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a man who claimed to be a former air force colonel. On a follow-up call, however, the veteran learned that he would undergo a few months of training in Dubai before deploying to Africa to conduct tactical reconnaissance. He declined the offer after a friend in UAE warned him that the job likely was in one of the worst war zones in the world — the front lines of the…
(2026-01-31). Trump says Iran negotiating with U.S. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iran is negotiating with the United States.
(2026-02-01). Western media and the White House trade barbs in meme war: 'Tariff King' or 'T-Rex'. ecns.cn Western media outlets and the White House seem to have launched an online "meme war," trading images and satire in a back-and-forth that has drawn wide attention.
(2026-02-01). Winds Of Protectionism In The Shadow Of Critical Minerals Analysis. eurasiareview.com As we leave the first quarter of the twenty-first century behind, the picture painted by global developments is crystal clear: In the coming era, minerals will be at the forefront of the power elements shaping the world's political and economic balances. | The primary driving force behind this development is the global energy transition process initiated to combat climate change. Worldwide, there is a massive and continuous surge in demand for critical minerals, which are indispensable for the transition to green energy and the interconnected digitalization processes. According to the International Energy Agen…
(2026-01-31). China, Britain agree to develop long-term, consistent comprehensive strategic partnership in Xi-Starmer meeting. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed on Thursday in Beijing that the two countries should develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-02-01). In a Holding Cell with a Transgender Migrant. counterpunch.org The politics of the humane opposes, contradicts, and combats the politics of profit, the politics of the machine, and the politics of spectacle. It is a method of engagement, consciousness-raising, and ultimately, leadership that seeks to reorient social relations and institutional policy so that they are no longer imprisoned by the cruelty of racism and other forms of hatred or encaged within the narrow thinking of cold, emotionally detached strategy of careerists in politico-drag. The politics of the humane, typically through the homiletics of example, preach the need to see social and economic issues through t…
(2026-02-01). ICE Is Not the Only Problem. Border Patrol Has Acted With Impunity for Decades. truthout.org The idea of a "border crisis" has long been used by both Republicans and Democrats to justify harsh immigration policies. From Biden's sweeping asylum processing restrictions intended to gain "control of our border," to Trump's near-total suspension of asylum processing predicated on a proclaimed "invasion" at the southern border, the playbook is nothing new. Whether you have believed that… |
(2026-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-01). ICE Enforcement Debate Is A Matter U.S. Church 'Simply Can't Avoid,' Archbishop Coakley Says. eurasiareview.com By Tessa Gervasini | Archbishop Paul Coakley said immigration remains a "very high priority" for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). | In a Jan. 30 interview with "EWTN News In Depth," Coakley discussed "the unrest taking place in our cities, particularly in Minneapolis and the violent outbreak," following the recent death of Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents on Jan. 24. | The incident marked the second death by federal agents in the city. Renee Good was shot and killed on Jan. 7 by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. | Following Pretti's death, Co…
(2026-02-01). Coordinated militant assaults leave over 80 dead across Pakistan's Balochistan. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan was shaken by a wave of coordinated militant attacks that left at least 80 persons dead — 70 militants and 10 security personnel, officials said today. The assaults, launched late Friday night and continuing into Saturday, hit more than 10 towns and cities, prompting large-scale counter-operations by the army and law enforcement agencies.Provincial government spokesperson Shahid Rind said attacks were reported from multiple locations, including Quetta, Gwadar, Makran, Hub, Chaman, Naseerabad and Nushki. Militants targeted police posts, Frontier…
(2026-02-01). Pentagon panics, warns future wars may strike US soil days after Iran tests 10,000 km-range missile. hindustantimes.com The Pentagon has issued a stark warning that future wars may no longer be confined overseas, cautioning that the United States itself could come under direct attack. Under a new U.S. defense strategy, homeland defense has been elevated to a top priority as nuclear, cyber, space, and electromagnetic threats rapidly expand. The warning comes amid escalating confrontation with Iran, which has threatened retaliatory strikes on what it calls "enemy territories" and is reportedly developing long-range missile capabilities, including a claimed 10,000 km ballistic missile. If confirmed, such advances could place U.S. ter…
(2026-01-31). Coast Guard curbs foreign infringements. ecns.cn This aerial drone photo taken on Nov 14, 2025 shows China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel Huangyan patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island.Regarding patrols in waters surrounding the island of Taiwan and its neighboring islands, Zhang said the CCG has established a framework for managing the Taiwan Strait in accordance with the one-China principle and the law.
(2026-02-01). Saturday 1/31: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-02-01). Students Join Nationwide Strike to Abolish ICE. indybay.org On the national day of the Free America Walkout strike, students from elementary to high school rallied and protested calling for ICE to leave communities across the country.
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). China-Britain ties in numbers. ecns.cn Over the decades, the two nations have cultivated a mutually beneficial partnership, strengthened by major trade agreements, vibrant educational exchanges and deep cultural collaborations.
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). Unite to Fight the Far Right Rally J24. indybay.org On January 24 activists counter protested the annual "West Coast Walk for Life"
(2026-02-01). Friday 1/30: "On the Brutal Death of Alex Pretti and What Must Be Done Now! indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2026-02-01). Senate Democrats Offer Promising Ideas For Changing Immigration Enforcement OpEd. eurasiareview.com It is good to be cautious when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) proclaims he is promoting "common sense" ideas. But, looking at a listing of some of what he on Wednesday called "common-sense reforms, ones that Americans know and expect from law enforcement," that Senate Democrats want imposed for the United States government's immigration enforcement efforts, it seems that Schumer and his party caucus are putting forward some promising ideas. | The Senate Democrats' proposal largely promotes adopting restraints that have generally helped ensure at the state and local level that police violate people…
(2026-02-01). US judge orders release of five-year-old and father from ICE detention. aljazeera.com Judge says the case stemmed from 'ill-conceived and incompetently-implemented' deportation quotas.
(2026-02-01). The Arctic Remains A Zone Of Sustained Competition Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | US President Donald Trump's recent statements about the need to acquire Greenland caused considerable division within the transatlantic community. Fortunately, these tensions appear to have been resolved for now. One positive consequence of the Greenland debate, however, has been to elevate the strategic importance of the Arctic region on the international agenda. | The Arctic region is home to some of the harshest terrain and environmental conditions on Earth. There are eight countries that can call themselves Arctic states: the US, Canada, Denmark via Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finl…
(2026-02-01). Pakistan militants killed after Balochistan attacks: officials. newarab.com 
At least 92 militants were killed on Saturday battling Pakistan's security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Pakistan's military said in a statement sent by text message that 15 security personnel were also killed during clearance operations, while militants targeted civilians in several areas, killing at least 18 people, including women and children. | The attacks were carried out a day after Pakistan's military said it killed…
(2026-02-01). What Do the Turkish Compositions of Ottoman Armenians Tell Us? unitedworldint.com The Turkish compositions of Ottoman Armenians tell us not only the history of notes but the sound of a shared language, a common emotion, and a collective memory. By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu The multicultural structure of the Ottoman Empire also created a distinct sphere of integration and mutual interaction in the art of music. Composers …
(2026-02-01). Hebrew Orientalism: Jewish Engagement with Arab-Islamic Culture in late Ottoman and British Palestine. juancole.com Review of Reviewed by (
(2026-02-01). Mass Rally in SF to Shut Down ICE & Support General Strike Nationally. indybay.org Thousands of students, workers and community members rallied at Dolores Park in San Francisco to shutdown ICE and also many supported a national general strike.
(2026-02-01). Comicomment: Hegemonic ambitions, mixed in a cup. ecns.cn The world is not a jungle café, and other countries' sovereignty should not be leftover dregs in a cup. This "Iced Americano" will eventually be spilled—right back on its maker.
(2026-02-01). Saturday 1/31: Making sense of territorial accession fixation: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-01). LIVE: Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz — Australian Open 2026 final. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, score, photos and text commentary stream from the men's singles final at Melbourne Park.
(2026-02-01). Financial shutdown begins as US congress faces budget deadlock. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A partial federal government shutdown commenced early Saturday. This came about because lawmakers couldn't reach a funding agreement. However, officials anticipate the disruption will be short-lived. The House of Representatives is slated to vote on a temporary spending bill this coming Monday. | The shutdown stems from renewed political friction in Washington. Democrats are opposing funding for the Department of Homeland Security unless new restrictions are placed on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The disagreement escalated after the deaths of two Americans in Minneapolis, which involved f…
(2026-02-01). ISIS-Sponsored Online Radicalization Is Growing In Southeast Asia OpEd. eurasiareview.com Online radicalisation by ISIS and its affiliates is an escalating threat in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Strong internet penetration and widespread social media use amplify the risk, allowing radical ideologies to spread rapidly. This increasing digital threat poses significant security challenges for countries in the region. | Building on this, the 'Southeast Asia angle' in the
(2026-02-01). Berlin Hospitals Struggle to Treat Hundreds of Falls During Winter Freeze Because Environmental Laws Forbid Use of Salt on Sidewalks. wattsupwiththat.com Repeated snowfall and freezing rain have coated the open-air insane asylum known as Berlin in a thin sheet of slippery ice since the beginning of January. To spare plants, city environmental laws have long forbidden using salt on pedestrian paths and stairways, and so residents have been falling and injuring themselves at such high rates that emergency rooms have had trouble keeping up:…
(2026-02-01). HerStory: Feminism is the Route to Peace. juancole.com Greenfield, Mass. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and impassioned advocate for nature, founded in her later years an institute through which she launched Roots and Shoots. Young people in more than 60 countries were taught about preserving nature and how to work for environmental good in their communities. Because of her passionate mission to protect from the twin threats of the loss of biodiversity and climate change and her goal to "
(2026-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-01). War On Borrowed Power: Zelenskyy's Shrinking Freedom To Choose OpEd. eurasiareview.com President Volodymyr‚ÄØZelenskyy is governing within a narrowing corridor of possibility. His public stance—unyielding, morally charged, insistently sovereign—conceals a harsher truth: Ukraine's freedom to choose its course is contracting, not expanding. Kyiv did not control the terms of war, and it will not control the terms of peace. The longer it behaves as though it can, the greater the risk of abandonment at the moment of maximum vulnerability. | A War on Other People's Timetables: | From the first days of Russia's invasion, Ukraine's resistance has run on resources it…
(2026-02-01). UK rights campaigner Tatchell arrested at pro-Palestine protest. newarab.com 
London police on Saturday arrested prominent rights activist It follows two of Britain's biggest police forces announcing last month that officers would detain people who publicly chant or display the slogan, a change prompted by London's Metropolita…
(2026-02-01). U.S. Escalation Against Cuba Amidst Unrest in the U.S. Reveals a Unified Struggle! radiohc.cu 
Statement from The Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO/Pastors for Peace) | On the eve of a historic, nationwide shutdown organized by the people of the United States—a powerful response to escalating attacks on immigrant communities, workers' rights, and democratic freedoms—we received with disgust, yet not surprised, the news from Washington. Donald Trump's latest executive order, dated January 29, 2026 declares Cuba a "national threat" and triggers an unprecedented escalation punishing any nation on earth that dares to sell or give oil to the island. This is not a new poli…
(2026-02-01). IRGC Rejects Assassination Claims Following Mysterious Blast In Iran. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( Iranian television reported that the blast happened in an eight-story building on Al-Moallem Street, leveling two floors and damaging multiple vehicles and nearby shops. Emergency and firefighting personnel responded promptly, but the cause of the explosion is still a mystery…
(2026-02-01). Saturday 1/31: San Francisco Social Movement history: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). China, Algeria expand space cooperation with new satellite launch. ecns.cn Developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, the satellite will work with its predecessor, AlSat-3A, which was also built by the academy and launched by a Long March 2C rocket from the Jiuquan spaceport on Jan 15.
(2026-02-01). Meloni the angel: Mural in a church in Rome causes buzz. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A recently restored mural in a church in Rome attracted attention and drew controversy on social media for its resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, sparking widespread interest among the media on Saturday.The mural is located in a small chapel belonging to the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina, a few meters from the Italian government headquarters in the center of Rome, and it has been recently restored, according to "La Repubblica "newspaper, which was the first to publish the news.The mural showed a marble bust of Umberto II, the last king of Italy, and on the right, an angel is depi…
(2026-02-01). 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…
(2026-02-01). Volkanovski wins featherweight title defence against Lopes at UFC 325. aljazeera.com Alexander Volkanovski retains his UFC featherweight title with a unanimous decision over Diego Lopes in Australia.
(2026-02-01). Blazing rap of The 15th Five-Year Plan: Go, Jiangxi! ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. From the old revolutionary base to a fast-developing province, Jiangxi is building its global engine.
(2026-01-31). Xi urges breakthroughs in development of industries of the future. ecns.cn It is also crucial to the development of new quality productive forces, the construction of a modern industrial system, the improvement of the people's quality of life, and the promotion of well-rounded human development and overall social progress, he said.
(2026-02-01). Saturday 2/7: The Attack on Black Studies. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-01-31). Foreign diplomats hail Yunnan's opening-up efforts. ecns.cn Beyond fostering economic and trade cooperation, Yunnan is also dedicated to enhancing its international cooperation in the healthcare sector, contributing to the well-being of people in neighboring countries.
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). UN Watchdog Warns Ukraine War Remains World's Biggest Threat To Nuclear Safety. eurasiareview.com The war in Ukraine remains the world's biggest threat to nuclear safety as a fifth year of combat looms, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog warned on Friday, citing continued risks to power supplies at nuclear sites vulnerable to fighting nearby. | Addressing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, Director General Rafael Grossi said the agency remains focused on preventing a nuclear accident as fighting continues to endanger critical infrastructure. | "The conflict in Ukraine is about to enter its fifth year," Mr. Grossi said. "It continues to pose the world's biggest threat to nucl…
(2026-02-01). Why Taiwan Matters To Global Technology OpEd. eurasiareview.com The worldwide technology development of the future depends on Taiwan's semiconductor manufacturing industry. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) maintains its leading market position, which has turned the Taiwan sovereignty dispute into a major worldwide economic and technological security issue. The Taiwan Strait region faces such severe disruptions which would damage worldwide supply networks, block technological progress, and create economic instability across all nations. The Taiwan issue serves as a vital factor which affects both worldwide economic security and technological advancement…
(2026-02-01). Iran signals headway in US negotiations, issues warning against strikes. geo.tv 
Ali Larijani, former chairman of the Iranian Parliament, attends a press conference after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, Lebanon, on November 15, 2024. — ReutersTrump confirms US—Iran talks, warns of possible military action.US deploys warships,…
(2026-02-01). Pakistan's Mineral Moment: Turning Underground Wealth into Shared Prosperity. thinktank.pk Pakistan stands at the threshold of a historic economic opportunity. Beneath its mountains, deserts, and plains lies a vast and largely untapped treasure of minerals—copper, gold, lithium, rare earth elements, and other critical minerals that are fast becoming the backbone of the 21st-century global economy. Credible estimates place the potential value of Pakistan's mineral reserves …
(2026-02-01). Weaponizing America's Economy in Service of Israel. counterpunch.org 
Empires rarely fall on the battlefield; they implode under the weight of their own arrogance and corruption. The hubris radiating from the White House suggests that this old imperial truth is once again asserting itself. Unable to compete in the global economy it once championed, Washington now weaponizes its economy turning trade, finance, currency, and
(2026-02-01). A vote for continuity? What to know for Costa Rica's presidential election. aljazeera.com Polls suggest that the candidate close to outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves is likely to triumph in the February 1 vote.
(2026-02-01). The Political Economy Of Pesticides: How To Subsidize A Poison OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Timothy Terrell | The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement is well-known for its skepticism of chemical additives in foods, and of large-scale pesticide-intensive agriculture. With environmentalist and current US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy now leading the movement, many of the long-held concerns of environmentalists about
(2026-02-01). Robert Reich: The Untimely Death Of Civil Rights In America OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Justice Department announced it would finally conduct a civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, the VA nurse who was gunned down in Minneapolis last Saturday by federal agents. | It was a sharp reversal from the Department's previous decision, to leave it up to the Department of Homeland Security to conduct a narrow inquiry into whether proper procedures were followed. | I hope you'll forgive me if I express some skepticism about the Justice Department's apparent turnabout. I hope it will conduct a genuine investigation and that justice will be done. But if justice is really done by the c…
(2026-02-01). Milan protests decry 'creeping fascism' of ICE role at Winter Olympics. radiohc.cu Hundreds of demonstrators gathered Saturday in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics, unbothered by the fact that agents would be stationed in a control room and not operating on the streets. | The protest in Piazza XXV Aprile, a square named for the date of Italy's liberation from Nazi fascism in 1945, drew people from the left-leaning Democratic Party, the CGIL trade union confederation and the ANPI organizations that protect the memory of Italy's partisan resistance during World War II, along with many other people. | Organizers handed out plastic whistles, which par…
(2026-02-01). 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…
(2026-02-01). Saturday 2/14: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 Collective | 465 South Van Ness Ave | San Francisco, CA | 94103…
(2026-02-01). IMEC: India's Connectivity Challenge To BRI Analysis. eurasiareview.com In January 2026, the European Union and India framed corridor competition in operational terms: high standards, deeper collaboration under IMEC to diversify routes and reduce strategic dependencies, and a named EU-Africa-India Digital Corridor via the Blue Raman submarine cable system. The implication is simple: the contest is moving from "who builds more" to "who lowers trade friction, survives domestic politics, and protects critical links." | The baseline: why BRI cannot enter India politically: | India's non-participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a structural position anchored in so…
(2026-02-01). As the UN Nears Financial Collapse, Is a New US-Led Global Order Taking Shape? thinktank.pk The world's oldest multilateral institution — the United Nations — is confronting its most serious existential crisis in decades. In a striking warning to member states, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said the global body faces "imminent financial collapse" unless member states pay owed dues and overhaul outdated financial rules that threaten the organisation's ability …
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). California 175 – Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. – 2026 Black History Month. indybay.org As we ramp up celebrations for the 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th Anniversary of Black History Month, Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. legacy provides an example of what is possible today.
(2026-02-01). Saturday 2/14: Trump Regime Takedown special one-year anniversary! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). PLA conducts combat readiness patrols around Huangyan Island. ecns.cn The naval and air forces dispatched by the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial sea and airspace of China's Huangyan Island and its surrounding areas on Saturday, the theater command said in a statement.
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). Japan's OSA: A Quiet Bet On Security Partnerships Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Pratnashree Basu | Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) framework is quickly becoming a key pillar of Tokyo's evolving security diplomacy. Launched in April 2023, the OSA marks a deliberate
(2026-01-31). Starmer's China visit seen as boost for UK tourism and retail. ecns.cn As British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China this week with a delegation of ministers and business leaders, retail and tourism stakeholders in the United Kingdom are looking to renewed high-level engagement to drive travel and cultural exchanges.
(2026-02-01). End of an era as US, Russia prepare to exit final nuclear arms treaty. scmp.com Come Thursday, barring a last-minute change, the final treaty in the world that restricted nuclear weapon deployment will be over. | New START, the last nuclear treaty between Washington and Moscow after decades of agreements dating to the Cold War, is set to expire, and with it restrictions on the two top nuclear powers.
(2026-02-01). Vigil Outside Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org On January 29, a vigil to honor Alex Pettri.
(2026-02-01). The US Supreme Court Is Quietly Aiding an Economic War on Cuba. truthout.org As President Donald Trump gestures towards regime change in Cuba, the U.S. Supreme Court, with Trump's urging, has agreed to hear lawsuits that could help corporate interests recoup hundreds of millions of dollars in long-expropriated Cuban assets if the United States seizes control of the nation. One of those lawsuits involves an oil giant claiming damages from Cuban companies for decades… |
(2026-02-01). The Problem With The South China Sea Code Of Conduct Is Not China: It's ASEAN Analysis. eurasiareview.com ASEAN reaffirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, security, stability, safety, and freedom of navigation in and overflight above the South China Sea and recognised the benefits of having the South China Sea as a sea of peace, stability, prosperity, and sustainable development. In this regard, we underscored the importance of the full and effective implementation of the DOC in its entirety. We welcomed the positive momentum and progress achieved in the ongoing negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC). We will endeavour to conclude the negotiation of an effective and sub…
(2026-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-01). LIVE: India vs Pakistan — U19 World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news, ahead of the crucial cricket group stage match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
(2026-02-01). Trump Didn't Push Europe Toward China: He Pushed It Toward Independence OpEd. eurasiareview.com Europe's Waking Up : | Europe did not suddenly decide to move towards China. However, since US President Trump returned to the White House, a consequential shift has been unfolding across European capitals with their leaders often rushing to China. It is not a geopolitical realignment, nor a rejection of the transatlantic alliance. It is a reassessment—born of discomfort—with how much Europe can actually tolerate this great-power rivalry. | Trump's revived "America First" approach has brought back tariffs, transactional diplomacy, and blunt demands for greater burden-sharing from allies. Fo…
(2026-01-31). 5 Myanmar gang members sentenced. ecns.cn Five members of a notorious Myanmar-based criminal group were sentenced for six criminal charges, including fraud and intentional injury, by a court in Chongqing on Friday.
(2026-02-01). US judge denies Minnesota bid to suspend immigration sweeps. newarab.com 
A US judge delivered a blow Saturday to Minnesota's bid to force But while the federal court denied the state's bid to immediately halt the operation, a judge in a separate case delivered a stinging rebuke of the government and ordered authorities to release a five-year-old Minnesota boy and his father who were detained during the immigra…
(2026-02-01). Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU) condemns Trump's order and calls it genocidal. radiohc.cu The Cuban Association of the United Nations (ACNU) on Saturday condemned the latest aggression by the U.S. administration, through President Donald Trump's executive order that seeks a total blockade on oil imports. | In an official statement, the organization, which brings together more than 110 entities of Cuban civil society, described the measure as a "new instrument of the blockade" intended to confuse international public opinion with "false arguments" about the Cuban government's actions. | The ACNU reaffirmed its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and rejected "
(2026-02-01). 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, (…) | – |
(2026-02-01). Police Union Hits Back At Seattle Mayor's Move Against Feds On Immigration Enforcement. eurasiareview.com By Brett Davis | ( Those initial steps include directing the Seattle Police Department to verify the identification of federal agents and document reports of immigration enforcement activity, prohibiting federal immigration officials from using city-owned or controlled property for…
(2026-02-01). Partner, Rival, Or Threat? China In The 21st Century OpEd. eurasiareview.com China is a vital international ally, yet people distrust it and view it as a strategic competitor in the global arena. The twenty-first century requires policymakers to handle their threefold nature, which includes being friends to some people, while others view them with distrust and still others consider them enemies. The basic understanding of China's position does not account for multiple factors which guide its behaviour and disregards how various geographic areas respond to its political measures. | China demonstrates its economic power through its role as a business ally to countries across the world. T…
(2026-02-01). Dooming The Chagos Deal: The Diego Garcia Dilemma OpEd. eurasiareview.com When remote islands start to interest chatterboxes in think tanks and bureaucrats in foreign ministries, we can only assume that some matters will be exaggerated over others. With the Chagos Islands, there is one matter that is hard to exaggerate. The plight of its indigenous population has been horrendous, treated with brutish contempt by the British and United States, banished from their homelands in the name of strategic interests. As Britain and its strategic footprint passed into the shade of US power, it became vital that Britannia perform the vital role of servitor, always assured that it would be a par…
(2026-02-01). China reaffirms sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao, criticizes Japan's military expansion: Defense Ministry 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.
(2026-02-01). Friday 1/30: Noisemaker protest at the Israeli Consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-02-01). 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…
(2026-01-31). Cross-border funds pilot to expand. ecns.cn China is poised to expand nationwide a pilot policy that helps multinational companies to centrally manage cross-border funds, both in renminbi and foreign currencies, officials and analysts said, marking a notable step forward in the country's financial opening-up.
(2026-01-31). CPC leadership holds meeting to review report on work of state institutions, secretariat of Party Central Committee. ecns.cn The meeting spoke highly of the work of the leading Party members groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court, and supreme procuratorate, as well as the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee in 2025, and approved their work arrangements for 2026.
(2026-02-01). Friday 2/13: Day: A Show and Craft Market. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-01). Saturday 2/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-01). Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities. aljazeera.com Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
(2026-02-01). Minneapolis Mayor Warns of "Invasion" as More ICE Horror Stories Emerge. truthout.org Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is warning that the Trump administration has crossed a "terrifying line" with its use of federal immigration enforcement agents to brutalize and abduct people in his city. In an interview with the New York Times published Saturday, Frey described operations that have taken place in his city as "marauding gangs of guys just walking down the street indiscriminately… |
(2026-02-01). Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award. aljazeera.com Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
(2026-02-01). Is Canada Facing a Political Regime Change? thinktank.pk Canada is not experiencing regime change in the classic sense of a sudden overthrow of power. But beneath the surface of its stable democratic image, the country is undergoing a deep political realignment—one marked by leadership turbulence, regional separatism, and an uneasy relationship with the United States under President Donald Trump. At the center of …
(2026-02-01). With Trump mum, last US-Russia nuclear pact set to end. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump attends Amazon MGM´s "Melania" World Premiere at The Trump Kennedy Centre on January 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, US. — AFPNew START expires Thursday unless an extension happens.President Putin proposes a one-year rollover in September.Treaty caps 1,550…
(2026-02-01). LAPD Chief hints they may not enforce mask bans on federal immigration agents. lataco.com "It's not a good public policy decision and it wasn't well thought out in my opinion," said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell during a press conference for the release of 2025 citywide crime data.
(2026-02-01). China's Xiaomi launches smartphones in Kenyan, eyeing bigger market share. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI | Xinhua | Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Friday launched the REDMI Note 15 Series, comprising three smartphone models, in the Kenyan market. The launch event, held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, attracted senior executives from the telecommunications sector. Matt Huang, country manager of Xiaomi International, said the devices are aimed at meeting …
(2026-02-01). Greenland and Western hypocrisy over the rules-based international order. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By John Menadue Western leaders defend the rules-based international order when it suits them, but remain largely silent as those same rules are breached by the United States and Israel. The result is a system that shields the powerful and abandons the vulnerable — most starkly in Palestine. The white men and a few…
(2026-02-01). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-01). The Hardest Part of Fighting Fascism Comes After the Fascists Have Fallen. truthout.org I lived in Argentina in the mid-1980s, just after the fall of the brutal military dictatorship that ruled from 1976 to 1983. The country was taking its first, shaky steps back toward democracy. It was a time of great hope, but also of grave uncertainty — because while the generals were gone, the political culture that enabled them remained. Like most of the nation, I was captivated by the… |
(2026-02-01). Sri Lanka At A Crossroads: Is The JVP Eyeing Beijing's Model? Analysis. eurasiareview.com As Sri Lanka grapples with uncertainty over the long-delayed provincial council elections, a fresh argument has surfaced in the political arena. Former Member of Parliament and General Secretary of the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), M.A. Sumanthiran, has raised suspicions that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) may be considering a path that aligns the country with China's governing model. His remarks, delivered during a
(2026-02-01). "How many Kisses might it take:" FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:35. juancole.com Quatrain no. 35 in the first edition of Edward FitzGerald's Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is a meditation on death and the way that the dead live on in the artefacts of our daily lives. Their emotions were the same as ours, their loves and passions, now faded, were no less ardent than our own. They are now clay, and some of the clay objects, like jugs and cups, in our daily lives, are really just survivals of those people of the past. It is a grim vision: | Articulation answer'd, once did live,
| And merry-make; and the cold Lip I kiss'd
| How many Kisses might it take — and give! | This stanza is dr…
(2026-02-01). German star latest to take aim at Trump ahead of FIFA World Cup in U.S. radiohc.cu Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says United States President Donald Trump "has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European". | Goretzka, who plays club football for Bayern Munich, in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper published on Wednesday, spoke about the World Cup being hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, and he suggested Germany and other European teams will be the favorites. | "Others have caught up, but in the most important game in the world, we're still ahead of every continent," Goretzka said. | "Far from being left behind, Europe will show everyone what's what on the field." | The cou…
(2026-01-31). Fishing ban revives Yangtze finless porpoises. ecns.cn The population of the Yangtze finless porpoise, the only freshwater porpoise species in China's longest river, has risen to 1,426 in 2025, indicating that the fishing ban and other conservation efforts are reviving the ecosystem of the Yangtze River.
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). How a US/Israeli Strike on Iran could Provoke a wider Conflict. juancole.com ( Trump's p…
(2026-02-01). SF Students Cut Classes for Massive Anti-ICE Action as Part of National Protest. indybay.org Tens of thousands rally at Dolores Park then March to Civic Center…
(2026-02-01). Trump Admin Uses Equity Stakes, New Mines to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain. wattsupwiththat.com Since the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, the administration has been aggressively pursuing the development of new mines for critical minerals and rare earths, wherever they can be found (and, in particular, if the source is American or a relatively trusted ally).
(2026-02-01). Greenland And The Art Of The Deal? OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-01). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-01). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-01). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Sunday 2/8: Katia Padilla: Nothing About Us Without Us: What Community-Led Power Really Looks like. indybay.org
(2026-02-01). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-01). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 25- Jan. 31). ecns.cn
(2026-02-01). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Comicomment: 'Iced Americano' formula for hegemony. ecns.cn
(2026-02-01). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Sanctions as a reflex: The high cost of the U.S. blockade on Cuba. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-01). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). 'Deeply insecure': Why Bangladeshi minorities are scared ahead of elections. aljazeera.com
(2026-02-01). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Washington Keeps Saying 'Talks Are Possible' As Military Pressure On Iran Intensifies OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-01). ICE adopts 'Amazon Prime' model, turning detention into industrial-scale cruelty. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-01). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Highland Park Stands With Minnesota. indybay.org
(2026-02-01). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-01). Comicomment: The costume of hegemony. ecns.cn
(2026-02-01). Cuba's sovereign example is a threat to Washington. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-02-01). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japan doesn't feel like home to me: Japanese 'war orphan' Kunihiro Kanou. ecns.cn
(2026-02-01). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-01). Feds Begin To Look At Effects Of A Possible Large Spill At Proposed Alaska Mine. eurasiareview.com
(2026-02-01). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-02-01). Liadagmis Povea se impone con salto de 13,40 en campeonato francés. cubadebate.cu La subcampeona mundial de esa modalidad el pasado año abrió este sábado sus participaciones internacionales en pistas techadas como parte de una temporada en la que enfrentará varios compromisos importantes, incluidos los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026.
(2026-02-01). Cuban president participates in National Defense Day. radiohc.cu The President of the National Defense Council, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, oversaw a tactical exercise this Saturday in the Tamarindo defense zone, in the municipality of Diez de Octubre, as part of the third National Defense Day commemoration in January. | The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic was accompanied by members of the Political Bureau and Army Corps Generals àÅlvaro López Miera and Lázaro Alberto àÅlvarez Casas, Ministers of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) and the Ministry of the Interior (Minint), respectively. | In th…
(2026-02-01). Reportan rachas de vientos significativas en el occidente y centro del país. cubadebate.cu Durante las últimas horas de la mañana y la tarde de este sábado, el octavo Frente Frío de la actual temporada invernal, estuvo transitando por las regiones occidental y central. A su paso se han reportado rachas de viento significativas en varias estaciones del occidente del país.
(2026-02-01). Elito Revé y su Charangón celebrarán su aniversario 70 durante este 2026. cubadebate.cu Elito Revé y su Charangón, agrupación fundada en el año 1956 por Elio Revé Matos (1930-1997), estará celebrando durante el presente año su aniversario 70, y su consolidación como una de las orquestas más emblemáticas de la cultura cubana.
(2026-02-01). Participa Díaz-Canel en ejercicio militar en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, participó en la realización de un ejercicio táctico en la zona de defensa de Tamarindo, en territorio del habanero municipio de Diez de Octubre, como parte del tercer Día Nacional de la Defensa en enero.
(2026-02-01). Yamal scores as Barcelona win at Elche to extend La Liga lead. aljazeera.com Teenage star Lamine Yamal opens the scoring after six minutes to set the foundation for a convincing Barcelona victory.
(2026-01-31). Is Israel opening the Rafah border to depopulate Gaza. newarab.com 
As residents of A statement published on Friday by the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), the
(2026-01-31). Jaishankar's Gaza speech: EAM calls for India-Arab action on West Asia crises. hindustantimes.com Addressing Arab League foreign ministers and senior envoys in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar flagged the "dangerous spillover" of the Gaza war and other West Asia crises into maritime routes, warning that attacks on commercial shipping and disruptions in energy flows directly threaten India's economic security and the wider global economy. Watch for more…
(2026-01-31). Why attacking UNRWA is attacking Gaza's survival. aljazeera.com The UN agency is able to provide much-needed services to the entire Strip at scale, but it is prevented from doing so.
(2026-01-31). Beyond Bombings: How Pollution and Disease Are Killing Gaza Slowly. thinktank.pk Gaza's civilian population is living through a reality that many around the world cannot easily imagine: surviving day-to-day life in makeshift tent encampments after homes, services and normal routines have been destroyed. For families who have lost everything — houses, livelihoods, community ties — the harsh conditions in overcrowded camps have given rise to a …
(2026-01-31). The US Plan For Gaza Has Nothing In It For Palestinians. popularresistance.org The latest iteration of the future U.S. plan for Gaza was revealed last week by U.S. President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, at the inaugural ceremony of the so-called "Board of Peace," which is tasked with overseeing the reconstruction and administration of the Strip. Kushner's presentation included a map of what Gaza would look like after reconstruction, including industrial zones, residential blocks, and tourism beaches. The plan advertises a new Rafah and a new Gaza City, completely separate from one another. Meanwhile, the edges of the Strip — which once served as Gaza's farmland and bread basket…
(2026-01-31). Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinians across Gaza, attacks reported in Rafah. aljazeera.com Multiple attacks across the besieged enclave a day before Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah border crossing.
(2026-01-31). Epstein Files Expose Cover-Up Reveal Palantir/Network State Connection. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/31/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-01-31). Trump's Justice Department releases new cache of Jeffrey Epstein files. geo.tv 
This undated photo from the personal collection of Jeffrey Epstein provided by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on December 12, 2025, shows US President Donald Trump, flanked by Epstein. — AFPThe US Justice Department on Friday published a new cache of files related…
(2026-01-31). New Jeffrey Epstein files released by Trump's DoJ; Over 2000 videos, 180,000 images revealed. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Department of Justice has released a massive new cache of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, totaling over 3.5 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that these materials include content seized from Epstein's devices, with rigorous review protocols to protect victims' privacy. The release comes under a law requiring all Epstein-related records to be made public by December 19, 2025, after months of resistance from the Trump administration. The files shed light on previously hidden details of Epstein's network and connections, raising questions about wh…
(2026-01-31). US Justice Dept releases millions of Epstein files documents. newarab.com 
(2026-01-31). Elon Musk figura en los nuevos archivos de Epstein. cubadebate.cu El multimillonario estadounidense Elon Musk figura en los nuevos archivos del caso del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Esta jornada, el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. ha publicado tres millones de páginas de los archivos más. Musk afirmó anteriormente que él y Epstein nunca se conocieron.
(2026-01-31). US imperialism, Madurismo without Maduro and Venezuelan sovereignty after January 3. links.org.au 
Malfred Gerig looks at why the January 3 US military assault occurred, what the new Delcy Rodríguez government represents and what it all means for Venezuelan sovereignty.
(2026-01-31). Arms Embargo Now Movement Call: From Venezuela to Palestine, Canada Must Cut Off the Flow of Arms. worldbeyondwar.org Canadian weapons are being used to bomb Venezuela and Palestine. We must cut off the unregulated flow of weapons to the U.S. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-01-31). Reading Between the Lines of OFAC General License 46 Regarding Venezuela. orinocotribune.com By Betzabeth Aldana Vivas — Jan 30, 2026 | On January 29, after a decade of near-total prohibitions on the involvement of US companies in Venezuela's oil sector, the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued This measure entails a carefully calibrated administrative review that adjus…
(2026-01-31). How much control will the US have over Venezuela's oil? aljazeera.com Caracas says it is opening up the sector to private players.
(2026-01-31). Why is the US attacking Venezuela? links.org.au 
Chris Slee — Several reasons explain US hostility to the Maduro government.
(2026-01-31). Trinidad and Tobago's Kamla Rap Sheet of Wrongs. orinocotribune.com By Wayne Kublalsingh — Jan 29, 2026 | Many of our Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) officials are casting a long eye on Venezuela's crude. But the Kamla Persad-Bissessar government has a rap sheet of wrongs against the Bolivarian Republic. With this rap sheet, how are we getting Venezuelan crude again? | On 23rd January 2019, Donald Trump posted the following on social media: "Today, I am officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, as the Interim President of Venezuela." Two days later, Mrs Persad-Bissessar, the then Leader of the Opposition rose in Parliament to effusively…
(2026-01-31). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Announces General Amnesty Law in Venezuela and Justice System Reform (+El Helicoide). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The measure, which will be presented to the National Assembly by the Commission for Judicial Revolution and the Program for Coexistence and Peace, follows precedents of two amnesty laws decreed by…
(2026-01-31). Trump Signs Executive Order Authorizing Tariffs on Countries Selling Oil to Cuba; Cuba and Venezuela Respond. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, US President Donald Trump
(2026-01-31). Iraq Shia bloc reiterates support for al-Maliki despite Trump's threats. aljazeera.com The Coordination Framework said that selecting a PM is an internal constitutional matter.
(2026-01-31). "They watched him get crushed" : Ford Chicago Assembly Plant worker critically injured after management ignored safety warnings. wsws.org A Ford Chicago Assembly Plant worker was critically injured when a vehicle fell on him due to known safety hazards, which both management and the UAW apparatus ignored.
(2026-01-31). Belarus' diplomat, Murmansk governor discuss service center, machinery supplies, tourist's death. eng.belta.by Nikolai Rogozhnik, Consul General of Belarus in St. Petersburg, visited Russia's Murmansk and held a working meeting with Murmansk Oblast Governor Andrei Chibis.
(2026-01-31). Standard Chartered secures gov't shs2.7 trillion for infrastructure. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has secured ‚Ǩ641.1 million (about Shs2.75 trillion) in external financing for three major infrastructure projects after signing financing agreements with Standard Chartered Bank, in a move the government says will accelerate its long-term growth ambitions. The agreements were signed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, …
(2026-01-31). Trump at Davos: War threats and racist rants. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette January 28, 2026 While U.S. President Donald Trump's over an hour-long rambling rant at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 21 provided ample fodder for late-night talk show hosts' comedic content, Trump's fascistic, fact-free speech was no laughing matter. Trump's retreat from his latest tariff threats on European allies opposing the U.S. takeover of Greenland led to initial relief for some imperialist U.S. allies, until he quickly followed up with threats of a possible U.S. pullback from the 76-year-old North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and directed…
(2026-01-31). The Global South Needs Productive Employment. popularresistance.org On India's 79th Independence Day, in August 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi devoted his speech to Viksit Bharat 2047 (Developed India 2047) and announced a National Manufacturing Mission. The mission, he said, must 'reduce import dependence and strengthen economic resilience' in sectors ranging from aerospace to artificial intelligence. He urged India's twenty-eight states, eight union territories, and the central government to identify 100 'priority products' for domestic manufacturing and added that state governments should streamline regulations and approvals, 'especially with respect to land, utilities, an…
(2026-01-31). ESM Chief Proposes Using ‚Ǩ500 Billion Crisis Fund for European Defense. moderndiplomacy.eu A European crisis fund with over 430 billion euros (about $514 billion) could provide loans to member countries for defense, according to Pierre Gramegna, the head of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). He suggested that this fund could offer credit lines without requiring strict economic reforms, aiming to ease the potential stigma of seeking financial …
(2026-01-31). India hosts Arab foreign ministers to deepen trade and strategic ties. newarab.com 
India and the United Arab Emirates co-chaired the talks, with foreign ministers and senior officials from all 22 Arab League member states attending. It was the first such gathering in New Delhi that followed a decadelong hiatus since the inaugural forum was held in Bahrain in 2016. | India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said in his opening remarks…
(2026-01-31). Rupee remains resilient on China deals, remittance inflows. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistani rupee remained firm against the US dollar last week, supported by improved investor sentiment, rising foreign inflows and a narrowing gap between interbank and open market rates. | Market confidence was bolstered by investment agreements worth $10 billion signed through the Pak-China e-Mining platform, alongside broad-based joint venture deals with China. | Pakistan's return to global bond markets and expectations of up to $20 billion in fighter aircraft export agreements also supported the local currency. | The rupee drew further strength from rising workers' remittances and inflows into Roshan…
(2026-01-31). 2025 PLE: Teachers' strike blamed for performance decline in Katakwi. independent.co.ug 
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Ministry of Education officially released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results on Friday, January 30, 2026, Katakwi District registered a notable decline in overall performance compared to the previous year. Education officials in the district have largely attributed the drop to teachers' industrial action, which led …
(2026-01-31). Philadelphia: Trump removes historic depiction of enslavement. workers.org 
Philadelphia Despite broad public opposition, on Jan. 22 National Park Service (NPS) workers carried out orders from President Donald Trump to remove over a dozen display panels about the history of enslavement in the U.S. Panel at the President's House depicts George Washington's signing of the infamous 1793 Fugitive Slave . . . |
(2026-01-31). How the India-EU trade agreement undermines US economic coercion. scmp.com The India—EU trade agreement marks a significant moment in the development of the global political economy. Described by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as the "mother of all deals", the agreement links one of the world's fastest-growing major economies with the world's biggest single market. | Yet, within hours of Brussels and New Delhi announcing their "strategic partnership", US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused the EU of putting trade ahead of the Ukrainian people….
(2026-01-31). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-31). Auditor General exposes deep failures in PDM. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's flagship poverty eradication programme, the Parish Development Model (PDM), is struggling with deep structural and governance failures despite absorbing trillions of Shillings in public funds, Auditor General Edward Akol has revealed. In his December audit report to Parliament, Akol notes that although the government has invested 3.38 trillion …
(2026-01-31). Court grants four-day remand of eight suspects in Lahore manhole tragedy. tribune.com.pk 
A district and sessions court in Lahore on Saturday granted police a four-day physical remand of eight suspects in the case of a mother and her infant daughter who died after falling into an uncovered manhole at Bhati Gate. | Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas announced the reserved verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. Police had sought a 14-day physical remand, but the court approved only four days. | Those presented in handcuffs included Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA) Project Manager Asghar Sindhu, Ahmed Nawaz, Daniyal and five others. | The suspects' counsel opposed the request fo…
(2026-01-31). Two protests in Auckland's CBD monitored by police with cordons, road closures. asiapacificreport.nz 
RNZ News Hundreds of people gathered at two separate New Zealand protests in Auckland today, prompting police cordons and some road closures. Destiny Church-affiliated Freedom and Rights Coalition protesters gathered at Victoria Park in the late morning, and marched towards Fanshawe Street, where a police cordon had been set up. A second protest took place…
(2026-01-31). Two robbers held after 'shootout'. tribune.com.pk 
Two dangerous robbers were arrested in an injured condition following an alleged police encounter in the jurisdiction of Taxila Police Station on Friday, while two of their accomplices managed to escape. | Police officials said that a patrol team on Murad Road attempted to stop four suspicious individuals riding two motorcycles. The suspects opened fire on the police, prompting a retaliatory exchange. | After the firing ceased, police found two injured suspects — identified as Zubair and Faheem, also known as Imran — at the scene. Pistols were recovered from their possession, while two accomplices,…
(2026-01-31). Sabalenka and Rybakina meeting in Australian Open final for second time. eng.belta.by Melbourne is hosting the women's final of the season's first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, on 31 January, BelTA has learned.
(2026-01-31). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-31). Fire spreads in Victoria as heatwave grips Australia's south east, air quality plummets. wsws.org This inferno is tearing through a region that only days earlier had been hit by destructive flash flooding, underscoring the "whiplash" character of climate-driven extremes now confronting Victoria.
(2026-01-31). Protesters demand freedom for 9000+ Palestinian 'political prisoners' held hostage by Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand protesters in Tamaki Makaurau today heralded a global demand for the freedom of thousands of Palestinians who have been unlawfully imprisoned by Israel in its illegal occupation of Palestine. Today is the Red Ribbon Campaign's global day of solidarity for Palestinian hostages or political prisoners. It is the culmination of…
(2026-01-31). Masons pocket cash rewards as Hima loyalty campaign gains traction. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masons across the country have reason to smile as they enter 2026. They have started receiving cash rewards under Hima Cement's Funamu Ne Hima loyalty promotion, with the first payouts made in December 2025, weeks after the campaign was launched. The six-month programme rewards masons with cash for every bag …
(2026-01-31). Polar bears on Norwegian islands fatter and healthier despite ice loss. wattsupwiththat.com Scientists expected the opposite, but polar bears in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard have become fatter and healthier since the early 1990s, all while sea ice has steadily declined due to climate change.
(2026-01-31). Gas leak behind deadly Iran blast that stoked fears of US or Israeli attack. scmp.com An explosion that hit a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday was caused by a gas leak, according to a preliminary assessment, the local head of the fire department said. | Earlier, Iranian state media reported that at least one person had been killed and ‚Å 14 injured in the blast, which comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over Iran's crackdown earlier this month on nationwide protests and over the country's nuclear programme.
(2026-01-31). South Africa expels Israeli envoy. ummid.com South Africa has expelled Israel envoy in the country Ariel Seidman.
(2026-01-31). The Price of Presence and the New Gender Pay Gap. fairobserver.com 
For a brief period during the pandemic, the labor market suspended one of its most consequential price signals: physical presence. Productivity was judged less by hours spent in a chair than by outputs delivered. That shift did not eliminate discrimination, but it weakened one of its most efficient conduits. When presence stopped being mandatory, many…
(2026-01-31). UPDATE 1-Zelenskiy says Ukraine getting ready for new peace talks next week. devdiscourse.com President Volodymyr ‚ÄåZelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine was waiting for more information from the United States about further peace talks and expected ‚Å new meetings to take place next week.
(2026-01-31). ASF releases tribute song highlighting services of its personnel. tribune.com.pk 
The Airport Security Force (ASF) has released a song to pay tribute to the services of its personnel, highlighting their commitment and professional dedication. | The song was produced by the ASF and reflects the resolve and discipline of its personnel. It focuses on the daily responsibilities and duties of ASF staff in the performance of their security functions. | The release aims to acknowledge the services of Airport Security Force personnel and showcase their role in maintaining security at airports.
(2026-01-31). As killings mount, Arab leaders and allies rallied in Tel Aviv against state inaction. haaretz.com After a protest against violence in Arab communities in the northern Israeli city of Sakhnin earlier this month drew tens of thousands, demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv's Habima square to call out the police and government's indifference to spiking insecurity for Arab citizens of Israel…
(2026-01-31). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.
(2026-01-31). US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia as Middle East tensions mount. scmp.com The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totalling US$6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth US$9 billion. | The State Department announced the sales to America's allies in the Middle East late on Friday as tensions rise in the region over the possibility of US military strikes on Iran. They were made public after the department notified Congress of its approval of the sales earlier in the day.
(2026-01-31). Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals, Artists and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity: Cuba is not a threat to the United States! radiohc.cu The Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity (REDH) issued a strong statement in response to recent declarations by Donald Trump, who described Cuba as an unusual threat to U.S. security to justify his plan to impose tariffs on products from countries that sell or supply oil to the island.
(2026-01-31). 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…
(2026-01-31). 'Why Don't You Criticize Iran?'. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Jan 29, 2026 | It flabbergasts them that I'm not saying harsh things about the latest Official Bad Guy of the Day. ; ⚪ Any time things heat up with an empire-targeted government I always get people demanding to know why I'm not critical of that government. | "Why don't you criticize Iran? You spend all your time criticizing the west and Israel; you're a hypocrite if you don't criticize Iran." | It flabbergasts them that I'm not saying harsh things about the latest Official Bad…
(2026-01-31). Judge orders US to release 5-year-old, dad taken into custody in Minnesota crackdown. devdiscourse.com A judge on Saturday ordered the US to release a 5-year-old boy and his father from a Texas detention center where they were taken after being detained in a Minneapolis suburb last month. Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota. It also led to a protest at the family detention center and a visit by two Texas Democratic members of Congress. US District Judge Fred Biery, who was appointed by former Democratic Pres…
(2026-01-31). Reuters Health News Summary. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current health news briefs.
(2026-01-31). Why India's Aravalli Mountain Range matters: Interview with Anuradha P Dhawan. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-31). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-31). Reverse Brain Drain: How China Is Recruiting the World's Talents. moderndiplomacy.eu China's talent program is a comprehensive Chinese government strategy to attract foreign and expatriate scientists, researchers, and experts, particularly in the fields of science and technology, to work in China. Key initiatives include the "Young Talented Scientists Program" and the "Thousand Talents Plan" (later replaced by the "Qiming Program" as part of modernization efforts and …
(2026-01-31). What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact. whyy.org The That is mostly because the shutdown may not last long. | The House will try to pass funding legislation quickly when lawmakers return Monday, and that would end the shutdown. Congress already has passed half this year's funding bills, ensuring that several im…
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Carrick calls for calm after flying start to Man Utd reign. tribune.com.pk 
Michael Carrick has warned his Manchester United players not to get carried away by their impressive wins against Manchester City and Arsenal ahead of their match against Fulham on Sunday. | Carrick has made a flying start to his spell as interim manager with a 2-0 victory against City followed by a thrilling 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal. | After those surprise results against the Premier League's current top two, United will be favoured to see off seventh-placed Fulham at Old Trafford this weekend. | A third successive United victory would equal Ruben Amorim's best league run in a turbulent reign…
(2026-01-31). With Trump's order, the U.S. intensifies its economic war against Cuba. radiohc.cu Following President Donald Trump's executive order, the United States is intensifying its economic war against Cuba, a collective punishment that is illegal under international humanitarian law. | This was denounced by activist Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the pacifist organization CODEPINK, in a video statement sent to Prensa Latina, in which she reacted to the decree signed on January 29 by Trump that would deprive the island of oil supplies by imposing coercive and extraterritorial tariffs on countries that sell or supply the fuel directly or indirectly. | For Benjamin, Trump is "an economic terrorist" who "h…
(2026-01-31). Over 200 die in DR Congo after landslide causes mines to collapse: rebel authorities. scmp.com A landslide earlier this week collapsed several mines at a major coltan mining site in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), leaving at least 200 people dead, rebel authorities said on Saturday. | The collapse took place on Wednesday at the Rubaya mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels, said Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesman for the rebel-appointed governor of North Kivu province. | He said the landslide was caused by heavy rains.
(2026-01-31). "If you care about the world you live in, you might want to fight for it, because it might not be there next year." A conversation with hip-hop artist Sole. wsws.org Independent rap artist Sole spoke to the WSWS about the issues confronting hip-hop artists in the present situation, as well as his opposition to the Trump administration's assault on the population.
(2026-01-31). Trump's biggest show of force meets IRGC live-fire drills, CENTCOM warnings fail. hindustantimes.com U.S. Central Command has publicly urged Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy to conduct its upcoming live‚Äëfire drills in the Strait of Hormuz safely and professionally, warning that unsafe behavior near U.S. or commercial vessels will not be tolerated and could trigger U.S. defensive action. CENTCOM's statement emphasizes that the strait is a vital international sea passage through which roughly 100 merchant ships transit daily and says U.S. forces will continue operating there under international norms while insisting Iran's forces must do the same.
(2026-01-31). Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads. plusnews.ug 
The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor. The projects will be financed through external funding mobilised by Standard Chartered Bank, with insurance backing from international development partners. Government …
(2026-01-31). Explosions kill five people, injure 14 in two Iranian cities. newarab.com 
At least one person was killed and 14 injured in an "The initial cause of the building accident in Bandar Abbas was a gas leak and buildup, leading to an explosion. This is the initial theory," Mohammad Amin Lyaghat said, in comments broadcast on state television. | The semi-official Tasnim news agency said that social media reports alleging that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander had been targeted in the explosion were…
(2026-01-31). Movement as solidarity: Walking for a cause across the U.S. and Britain. globalvoices.org 
Two events demonstrate walking as a quiet, embodied practice of peace and solidarity in public spaceGlobal VoicesBhikkhu Pannakara leading a group of Buddhist monks on the Walk for Peace in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, January 19, 2026. A group of 19 Theravada Buddhist monks and rescue dog Aloka
(2026-01-31). Fond du Lac, WI, January 31, 2026: Worker Community Assembly! No Borders in the Workers' Struggle! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-31). UPDATE 1-Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings. devdiscourse.com (Adds background and quote throughout) Jan 31 (Reuters) -…
(2026-01-31). Thailand's election highlights deep crisis of bourgeois rule. wsws.org None of the major parties expects to secure a majority with polling showing a sharp collapse in support for Pheu Thai and the People's Party since 2023.
(2026-01-31). GCIS hosts activations to educate public on SONA. sanews.gov.za GCIS hosts activations to educate public on SONA | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in collaboration with other stakeholders will host outreaches in the form of activations, community media engagements and dialogues ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA). | President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on the programmes of government on 12 February 2026. | The address is delivered at a Joint Sitting of Parliament, including both the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and focuses on the current political and socio-economic state of the nation.
(2026-01-31). Chancellor Merz demands German imperialism must "learn to speak the language of power politics" wsws.org Merz's response to the new world situation he described could just as well have come from one of Hitler's programmatic speeches in the early 1930s.
(2026-01-31). One person killed, 14 hurt in blast in Iranian port of Bandar Abbas: Iranian media. geo.tv 
People walk during a snowfall on a street in Tehran, Iran, January 23, 2026. — ReutersTasnim news agency rejects reports of IRCG official targeting.Iranian media says govt investigation cause of explosion.Blast comes amid heightened tensions Tehran and Washington.At least one…
(2026-01-31). Court orders sweeping reforms in orphanages. tribune.com.pk 
The Abbottabad Bench of the Peshawar High Court has disposed of a writ petition challenging the election of the Governing Body of Idara Tadreesul Quran orphanage Abbottabad, while issuing an extensive set of binding directives aimed at strengthening oversight, transparency and child welfare standards in orphanages across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. | A division bench comprising Justice Sadiq Ali and Justice Syed Muddasir Ameer heard the petition filed by Ghulam Mustafa Khan Jadoon, who had sought to have the election of the orphanage's chairman declared illegal and void. | In its judgment, the Court held that the peti…
(2026-01-31). ICE Claims Broad Power to Carry Out Warrantless Arrests in Leaked DHS Memo. truthout.org An internal legal memo obtained by the New York Times reveals that federal immigration enforcement agents are claiming broad new powers to carry out warrantless arrests. The Times reported on Friday that the memo, which was signed by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons, "expands the ability of lower-level ICE agents to carry out sweeps rounding up people… |
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Meat consumers decry hike in prices in Kapchorwa. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sharp increase in meat prices in Kapchorwa Municipality has raised concern among consumers, food vendors, and local leaders, with residents warning that the trend is straining household incomes, threatening livelihoods, and could fuel crime and disrupt the local food economy. Over the past week, the price of beef has …
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). How does ICE spend its budget? And who profits? aljazeera.com ICE now has a larger budget than the FBI, bigger even than the militaries of 170 countries. So where does that money go?>
(2026-01-31). E-stamp crisis grips Haripur. tribune.com.pk 
The acquisition of e-stamp papers has become nearly impossible in Haripur, causing severe hardship for the public. Despite a population of approximately 1.3 million across 45 union councils (UCs), only a single e-stamp counter has been established in the district. | Citizens report that people begin queueing as early as 6am, yet only 100 tokens are issued per day. As a result, prisoners who have been granted bail are often forced to remain in jail for an additional two to three days due to the unavailability of e-stamp papers. | Residents have demanded the restoration of the old stamp paper system, stating tha…
(2026-01-31). The Farcical Case Against Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for Protest Reporting. theintercept.com 
Journalist Georgia Fort, right, and Minnesota State Senate candidate Jamael Lundy hold leave the Federal Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, January 30, 2026. Photo: Renee Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images | The FACE Act was written with a very specific purpose: to protect those seeking abortions without restricting First Amendment-protected speech.
(2026-01-31). New Jersey's new voter law allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Saanvi Kulkarni, 17, of Livingston, plans to take full advantage of a new voting law in New Jersey that allows some 17-year-olds to cast ballots in primary elections if they turn 18 before the general election. | The high school senior is set to cast her first vote in the 11th Congressional District
(2026-01-31). Mexico's President Responds to Trump's Threats Against Sending Oil to Cuba. orinocotribune.com Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that US leader Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on countries that send oil to Cuba could trigger a severe humanitarian crisis. | "It would directly affect hospitals, food, and other basic services for the Cuban people, a situation that must be avoided out of respect for international law and through dialogue between the parties," the president stated as she read an official response during her regular press conference on Friday, January 30. Mexico is one of the countries that has oil contracts with Cuba and could therefore be sanctioned under the new tariffs imp…
(2026-01-31). Worn early, forgotten quickly: padded jackets in everyday winter dressing. thecanary.co 
Winter mornings tend to follow a familiar pattern. Outerwear is chosen quickly, often before the day has fully taken shape. The priority is immediate: warmth, protection, readiness to step outside. In this early moment, padded jackets play a decisive role. They are put on without hesitation, used instinctively, and then — almost immediately — forgotten. […] | By
(2026-01-31). Philadelphia's Institute of Contemporary Art shows the contemporary influence of the Shakers. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? An art exhibition about the Shakers, also known as The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, would naturally have furniture. The Institute of Contemporary Art has plenty: ladder chairs, rocking chairs, swivel chairs, side tables, bureaus, dressers and the hand tools that made them. | "I like to think of the furniture as a gateway drug to the Shakers," said co-curator Shoshana Resnikoff, of the Milwaukee Art Museum. | Some of the chairs are hung on the gal…
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Reuters Entertainment News Summary. devdiscourse.com Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
(2026-01-31). US military Action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global Nuclear Cascade. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The United States is seemingly On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to the Islamic Republic, suggesting that if Tehran did not agree to a set of demands, he could mount…
(2026-01-31). 250 years since the publication of Tom Paine's Common Sense. wsws.org Paine's revolutionary assault on monarchy and aristocracy cleared the way for American independence a quarter century ago—and speaks urgently to the present…
(2026-01-31). One dead in Israeli strike on south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An Israeli strike on south Lebanon killed one person on Saturday, Lebanese authorities said, as the Israeli army said it targeted an operative from the Israel has kept up regular strikes in Lebanon despite It usually says it is targeting members of the grou…
(2026-01-31). Strike by 31,000 Kaiser nurses continues, as strike looms for thousands of pharmacy and lab workers. wsws.org Healthcare workers are being driven into direct confrontation, not only with corporate healthcare giants like Kaiser Permanente, but with the entire political and economic framework that subordinates human life to profit, repression and state violence.
(2026-01-31). Madi Okollo Gets One First-Grade in 2025 PLE, Calls for Urgent Action. plusnews.ug 
Leaders and residents of Madi Okollo District have expressed concern over the poor performance recorded in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), calling for urgent intervention to reverse the trend. The results released on Friday show that the district registered only one first-grade candidate, achieved by a male refugee pupil from Rhino Camp settlement, down …
(2026-01-31). US must release 5-year-old 'bunny hat boy' detained by ICE, judge orders. scmp.com A five-year-old boy and his father must be released by Tuesday from the Texas centre where they have been held after being detained by immigration officers in Minnesota, a federal judge ordered Saturday in a ruling that harshly criticised US President Donald Trump's administration's approach to enforcement. | Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack being surrounded by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights on January…
(2026-01-31). One year after the Northeast Philly plane crash, 'eerie,' 'devastating' scene still strong in neighbors' memories. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kimberly Casasola, a senior clerk at Frank Van's Auto Tags, had just left work for the day on Jan. 31, 2025, when she got a panicked phone call from one of her two employees still at the office. | Within five minutes, Casasola returned to the office and was met with a "traumatic" scene after a "The fire, the people on fire, body parts, body fluids," she r…
(2026-01-31). Trump hints at deadline for Iran to come to nuclear talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks ahead of the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — ReutersTrump says Iran wants deal as US forces move…
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Strikes on Iran Imminent, Trump Prepares 'Catastrophic' War: Expert. thealtworld.com Mouin Rabbani, Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, discusses Trump's escalating threats against Iran, as the U.S. deploys an aircraft carrier, fighter jets, and an "armada" to the region — saying that a US-Israeli attack on Iran is "imminent." | Rabbani discusses the media playbook used to manufacture consent for war, from inflated casualty figures to selective outrage. He also situates this escalation in the broader context of U.S. and Israeli regional ambitions, sanctions, and the manipulation of public opinion to justify another potentially catastrophic war. | A U.S.
(2026-01-31). Why the Next "No Kings" Could Be the Biggest One Yet. portside.org Why the Next "No Kings" Could Be the Biggest One Yet |
(2026-01-31). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-31). Student Loan Refinancing: The Key to Lower Payments and Financial Freedom. moguldom.com Student loan debt can feel like a heavy weight, especially with the rising cost of higher education. Millions of people in the U.S. are burdened by student loans, and many are actively searching for ways to ease the financial pressure. If you're dealing with multiple loans or high interest rates, refinancing might be a solution …
(2026-01-31). Putin's Diplomacy in the Arab World. globalresearch.ca Russian President Vladimir Putin has held diplomatic talks, aimed at strengthening strategic relations with countries in the Arab world, in the Kremlin during the final week of January 2026. | The discussions also focused on broadening economic cooperation and, particularly, on …
(2026-01-31). Film on Scotland community resisting immigration raid wins Sundance award. scmp.com A documentary about a community resisting an immigration raid in Scotland has won an award at a major film festival. | Everybody To Kenmure Street was recognised with the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Civil Resistance at the Sundance Film Festival in the US. | The film documents events on May 13, 2021, when hundreds of people gathered in Kenmure Street in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow to prevent two of their neighbours being detained.
(2026-01-31). Pezeshkian Claims U.S., Israel, and Europe Instigated Protest Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U. S., Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran's economic issues to incite unrest and provide tools to disrupt the nation during recent protests. These protests, which began over a rising economic crisis marked by high inflation, resulted in significant violence and loss of life, with conflicting reports on the …
(2026-01-31). Guterres warns UN risks 'imminent financial collapse'. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-31). Search continues in frigid Atlantic for 6 crew after 'Nor'Easter Men' fishing boat sinks. scmp.com There was no mayday call from the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean as it navigated the frigid Atlantic Ocean on Friday morning on its way home to Gloucester, Massachusetts, America's oldest fishing port. The US Coast Guard was notified by the boat's beacon that alerts when it hits the water. | When rescuers arrived they found one person dead, floating in the water, along with a debris field and an empty lifeboat. Six people remain missing.
(2026-01-31). Russia—Iran close ranks as sanctioned security chief Ali Larijani meets Putin. hindustantimes.com Under mounting U.S. pressure, Russia and Iran are moving visibly closer, with Tehran's top security chief Ali Larijani holding a hastily announced meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on January 30, according to the Kremlin. The talks come just weeks after Washington hit Larijani with fresh sanctions for allegedly directing a brutal crackdown on nationwide anti‚Äëgovernment protests, which U.S. officials say left large numbers of demonstrators dead and injured. Watch for more…
(2026-01-31). Friends of Cuba around the world reject the empire's order. radiohc.cu Cuba is not alone. Let them hear it in Washington and in every office where the blockade is planned: Cuba is not alone and never will be, posted Manu Pineda, political activist and former member of the Spanish Parliament, on his Facebook page after learning of Donald Trump's executive order against the island this Thursday. | For almost 70 years, Cuba has been where others looked the other way, with doctors when healthcare was lacking, with teachers when there was no future, with dignity when justice was lacking. Cuba has shared what it had, and what it lacked, and the peoples of the world remember, affirmed the…
(2026-01-31). Innovaciones hidráulicas en Holguín mejoran sistemas de abasto de agua tras afectaciones del huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu Especialistas del sector hidráulico en la provincia de Holguín desarrollan un conjunto de innovaciones técnicas para recuperar los sistemas de abasto de agua afectados por roturas, con el objetivo de reducir los ciclos de interrupción y elevar la calidad del servicio. Las mejoras se concentran en municipios como Mayarí, Moa, Gibara y Sagua de Tánamo, cuyas redes de bombeo sufrieron daños considerables tras las inundaciones provocadas por el huracán Melissa en octubre de 2025. | Juan Mario Echavarría Hernández, delegado territorial de Recursos Hidráulicos, explicó a la ACN que las estrategias incluyen la recuperac…
(2026-01-31). Habitantes de La Lisa rechazan enérgicamente recrudecimiento de política hostil de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Muestras de repudio total recibió hoy el recrudecimiento de la política hostil del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, durante un barrio-debate celebrado en el reparto 20 Aniversario, municipio La Lisa, donde los vecinos reafirmaron su compromiso con la Revolución. Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, coordinador nacional de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) y Héroe de la República, calificó como "vende patrias" a aquellos cubanos que piden al gobierno estadounidense que bombardee a su propio pueblo, destacando que "las bombas al caer no hacen distinción entre personas a la hora de sembrar muerte y destrucc…
(2026-01-31). Desde Cuba apelan a apoyo del pueblo de EE. UU. ante planes de su Gobierno. radiohc.cu Un mensaje que apela al apoyo del pueblo de los Estados Unidos fue la respuesta de la Casa de las Américas, publicada este viernes, a la nueva orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump. | El texto resalta los ´sentimientos auténticos del pueblo de ese país ª, y recurre a su respaldo para detener lo que califica como un ´proyecto de genocidio en curso ª. | La institución cultural denuncia que las razones expuestas por la Casa Blanca en el documento firmado este jueves, son mentiras recicladas con el objetivo de convertir a Cuba, ante los ojos de la opinión pública, en una ´amenaza…
(2026-01-31). Elito Revé y su Charangón celebrarán sus 70 años en 2026 con nuevo disco y giras internacionales. radiohc.cu La emblemática agrupación cubana Elito Revé y su Charangón celebrará a lo largo de 2026 los 70 años de su fundación, consolidada como una de las orquestas más influyentes de la música popular del país. La agrupación, creada en 1956 por Elio Revé Matos (1930-1997), mantiene su legado bajo la dirección de su hijo, Elito Revé, quien anunció en exclusiva a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias la preparación de un nuevo disco con temas inéditos, producido por el reconocido músico Alain Pérez, como parte de las actividades conmemorativas. | Elito Revé destacó que se realizarán giras internacionales que incluirán países como M…
(2026-01-31). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba superará medida ejecutiva de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes que el país superará la reciente medida ejecutiva firmada por el mandatario estadounidense Donald Trump y exhortó al pueblo cubano a responder a esa disposición con resistencia creativa e inteligencia. | Durante el pleno extraordinario del Comité Provincial del PCC en La Habana, manifestó: Aunque haya cerco con el combustible, Cuba no se va a dejar vencer por el imperio". | También instó al pueblo, con los militantes del PCC a la vanguardia, ´a luchar, a crear, a t…
(2026-01-31). Desarrollan en Santa Clara taller para fortalecer enfoque de género en proyecto de resiliencia climática IRES-Cuba. radiohc.cu Con la participación de 35 productoras agropecuarias, científicas, representantes de la sociedad civil y del Estado, se desarrolló en esta ciudad del 27 al 30 de enero el Taller participativo de sistematización y proyección 2026 del enfoque de género dentro del proyecto "Resiliencia climática en ecosistemas agrícolas de Cuba" (IRES-Cuba). El evento, enmarcado en un postgrado sobre resiliencia climática con perspectiva de género, reunió a delegadas de los siete municipios donde interviene el proyecto, pertenecientes a las provincias de Matanzas, Las Tunas, La Habana y Villa Clara. | El postgrado fue impartido por…
(2026-01-31). Concluyó en La Habana proceso de Plenos Extraordinarios del PCC. radiohc.cu 
La Habana acogió la sesión del Pleno Extraordinario de su Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), con la cual concluyó el proceso de análisis en todo el país, informó la institución política desde su perfil en Facebook. | El encuentro estuvo encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, junto a Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización. | En el Pleno se examinaron temas esenciales para el funcionamiento de la organización y se debatieron las potencialidades de los territorios para impulsar el desar…
(2026-01-31). Papuschi: ´No pensé que volvería a estar en los Premios Tejano Mundial ª. radiohc.cu 
Con un carisma y un estilo que le identifica en las plataformas virtuales y en el universo de la música tejana mundial Papushi nombre artístico de Jorge Soto, compositor e intérprete, nació en la provincia de Holguín en el Oriente cubano y apuesta por segunda ocasión a los Premios Tejano Mundial.
(2026-01-31). Estados Unidos entró en un nuevo cierre del Gobierno federal. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos entró en un cierre parcial en la madrugada del sábado, después de que el Congreso no lograra aprobar antes de la medianoche un acuerdo para mantener financiadas amplias áreas de la Administración. Desde 1977, el Gobierno federal ha sufrido diez interrupciones de financiación de tres días o menos.
(2026-01-31). Declaración de la UPEC: Cinco mentiras para doblegar a Cuba y someter al mundo. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de los Estados Unidos desparrama mentiras salidas de los manuales de las Agencias de inteligencia de los Estados Unidos. Forma parte de una estrategia que busca justificar acciones de mayor calado. Su retórica interviene en los asuntos internos de otras naciones, apelando incluso a intervenciones militares en nombre de la "libertad y la democracia".
(2026-01-31). Más de 53 000 niños y jóvenes fueron asesinados en América Latina y el Caribe en siete años. cubadebate.cu En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sigue siendo una grave amenaza para la vida y el bienestar de millones de menores de edad, advierten la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) y el Fondo de la ONU para la Infancia (UNICEF) en una nueva investigación. 53.318 niños y jóvenes fueron víctimas de homicidio en la región entre 2015 y 2022.
(2026-01-31). Educadora cubana denuncia presión de EE.UU. y reafirma resistencia desde el amor y la conciencia. radiohc.cu "A Fidel lo tenemos como alma; si nos enfrentamos diariamente a los que nos amenazan desde el ojo por ojo, no vale, enfrentémonos desde el alma a ver quién nos puede parar", expresó Lázara Edenia Perdomo O'Farrill, doctora y educadora popular, en respuesta a las crecientes presiones del gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba. Sus declaraciones se producen tras la firma por Donald Trump de una Orden Ejecutiva que impone sanciones a países que suministren petróleo a la Isla, medida denunciada como un intento de extender el bloqueo económico mediante chantaje y coerción internacional. | Perdomo O'Farrill, integrante…
(2026-01-31). Más de 53 000 niños y jóvenes fueron asesinados en América Latina y el Caribe en siete años. cubadebate.cu En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sigue siendo una grave amenaza para la vida y el bienestar de millones de menores de edad, advierten la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) y el Fondo de la ONU para la Infancia (UNICEF) en una nueva investigación. 53.318 niños y jóvenes fueron víctimas de homicidio en la región entre 2015 y 2022.
(2026-01-31). Festival Jazz Plaza llega a comunidades santiagueras como homenaje cultural y apoyo tras el huracán. radiohc.cu El Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza extendió su programación a comunidades de Santiago de Cuba, en una iniciativa que celebra no solo el jazz, sino la diversidad de la música y la cultura cubana. José Busqueta, director de los "Karachi", destacó a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias que "llegar a las comunidades es todo un privilegio", al acercar el evento a públicos que no siempre pueden acceder a las salas principales, una labor que calificó como "aplaudible y muy agradecida". | Una de las actividades más significativas se realizó en el poblado El Cobre, una de las zonas más afectadas por el huracán Melissa en octub…
(2026-01-31). Convocan a dos días de protestas en todo EEUU contra violencia del ICE. cubadebate.cu "No queremos el futuro que nos dicen que debemos aceptar. Tenemos compañeros ausentes, tratan de provocarnos miedo todos los días, no lo vamos a aceptar", declararon Ria y su colega Josie, dos estudiantes de preparatoria en Mineápolis y organizadores del movimiento de oposición en esa ciudad de Minesota, que han captado la atención nacional e internacional.
(2026-01-31). Davos, la franchezza di Mark Carney e la frattura euro-americana. strategic-culture.su Sarebbe nell'interesse del Brasile esercitare pressioni, all'interno dei BRICS, per aumentare la dimensione "sicurezza" della coalizione, scrive Rapael Machado. | Segue nostro Uno dei fattori determinanti dell'epoca a partire dalla seconda metà del XX secolo è la partnership tra Stati Uniti ed Europa — inizialmente solo l'Europa occidentale, poi gran parte del vecchio continente. Ma "partnership" è forse un termine impreciso. Il te…
(2026-01-31). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-31). Continuity Of Social Control From Slave Patrols To Policing To ICE. popularresistance.org The Trump regime's anti-immigrant program is being carried out by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), and local police in cities like Minneapolis, Austin, and New Orleans, among others. Many of the people recruited by these agencies today are members of the white supremacist militias who were involved in the January 6 attempted insurrection and were later pardoned, who have been deputized en masse by these agencies, that relaxed or eliminated application and acceptance requirements to grow their battalion of race warriors swiftly.