(2026-02-02). Thursday 2/5: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-02-02). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/14: Love in the Time of Intifada: A Fundraiser for Gaza Students. indybay.org The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.
(2026-02-02). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Epstein files reveal criminality of American oligarchy. wsws.org The latest release documents ongoing relationships between Jeffrey Epstein and billionaires, politicians, and power brokers well after his conviction, underscoring the systemic protection afforded to criminality within the ruling class.
(2026-02-02). Malaysia's Anwar brushes off Epstein speculation with queasy emoji post. scmp.com Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sought to douse public speculation after his name appeared in a newly released email exchange involving Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted US sex offender whose web of connections to the rich and powerful remains a source of scandal years after his death. | Anwar was among several world figures — including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, billionaire Bill Gates and Britain's disgraced former prince Andrew — mentioned in a tranche of Epstein-related…
(2026-02-02). Epstein scandal widens as new name emerges. ecns.cn A close adviser of Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has resigned after his name appeared in the latest released correspondence from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-02). Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations: reports. geo.tv 
Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the US, attends an interview pre-recorded for the BBC's 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' TV programme, in London, Britain, January 10, 2026.— Reuters Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned as a member of…
(2026-02-02). Trump Lawsuits: The Most Efficient Grift Ever. counterpunch.org 
You have to give Donald Trump some credit. He was making plenty of money selling pardons, ripping off Venezuela's oil, and selling seats on his "Board of Peace," but all of these required something resembling work. In the case of Venezuelan oil, he even had to invade a country and kill 80 people. But Trump's
(2026-02-02). American Reich: Kristi Noem's DHS is the Department of Homeland Subjugation. juancole.com Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Three thousand ICE maniacs invaded Minneapolis and rampaged through its streets, indiscriminately terrorizing immigrants and US citizens. Ordered by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to carry out Trump's
(2026-02-02). Oil tumbles on Iran hopes, precious metals hit by stronger USD. newarab.com 
Oil prices tanked Monday on The retreat was also reflected in equity markets, with most regional indexes tracking a retreat on Wall Street and extending Friday's losses amid fresh concerns over the tech sector. | Both main crude contracts shed more than three percent in early Asian trad…
(2026-02-01). CIIE Stories | Nigeria's 'golden key'. ecns.cn In the golden heartland of West Africa, Nigeria lies like an emerald set along the Gulf of Guinea.
(2026-02-02). Report reveals U.S. blunders in Afghanistan. ecns.cn An American flag flies outside of the US Capitol dome in Washington, US, Jan 15, 2020.The US should respect the Afghan people's right to independently determine their future and stop exploiting Afghanistan as a pawn to contain other regional countries.
(2026-02-02). The Iranian Protests Explained. counterpunch.org 
In this interview, international relations scholar Stephen Zunes and Middle East historian Lawrence Davidson help to unpack the Iranian protests and explain their relevance within the context of U.S. and Israeli national interests. Daniel Falcone: Jeffrey St. Clair of CounterPunch, recently cited filmmaker Jafar Panahi's insistence that change in Iran must come from the will of
(2026-02-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). China's highest-altitude wind turbines in Xinjiang connected to grid. ecns.cn The first-phase wind turbines of the 300-megawatt wind power project in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have been connected to the grid, China Huaneng Group said on Monday.
(2026-02-02). Police question far-right agitator for blocking former Supreme Court car. haaretz.com Mordechai David claimed 'left-wing leaders' had pressured the police commissioner to have David arrested, saying that the questioning was 'selective enforcement.' Last week, David blocked former court chief Aharon Barak's car, filming himself calling Barack 'Israel's Khameini'…
(2026-02-02). Cuba Condemns Terrorism and Reaffirms its Cooperation on Security and the Fight Against Money Laundering. radiohc.cu Cuba unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, while reaffirming its commitment to cooperate with the United States and other nations to strengthen regional and international security. | Cuba categorically declares that it does not harbor, support, finance, or permit terrorist or extremist organizations. Our country maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward the financing of terrorism and money laundering, and is committed to the prevention, detection, and combating of illicit financial activities, in accordance with international standards. | Any past interactions involving individuals…
(2026-02-02). IDF blocks Palestinian Bedouins from rebuilding their West Bank homes burned by Israeli settlers. haaretz.com Bedouin residents of Mukhmas arrived Sunday to rebuild homes torched by settlers but were stopped by Israeli soldiers, who said the area was a closed military zone. When asked about an Israeli man who photographed the houses, a soldier responded, 'He can do whatever he wants'…
(2026-02-02). Assault or diplomacy: Washington's deliberate mixed signals to Tehran. onlineopinion.com.au Washington is pressuring Iran with warships and words. But without a clear endgame, coercive diplomacy risks signaling resolve and confusion at the same time.
(2026-02-02). Trump pushes Iran to reach nuclear deal amid U.S. military buildup nearby. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that if Iran does not reach a deal over its nuclear program, "we'll find out" whether Iran's supreme leader was correct in predicting that a U.S. attack on the country would spark a regional war. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier …
(2026-02-02). Women 'fidayeens', IED blasts: How Baloch rebels carried out deadly Pakistan attacks that left over 50 dead. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The outlawed Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks across Pakistan's Balochistan province, releasing photographs of two women allegedly involved in the violence that left nearly 50 persons dead, including at least 17 security personnel.One of the attackers has been identified by the BLA as 24-year-old Asifa Mengal, a resident of Nushki district. In a statement, the group said Mengal joined its suicide wing, the Majeed Brigade, in October 2023 and carried out a suicide strike targeting an alleged Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) facility in…
(2026-02-02). CIIE Stories | From masture clover to CIIE 'four-leaf clover'. ecns.cn Roy Van Den Hurk, CEO of Milk New Zealand Dairy Limited, could be considered a"die-hard fan" of the China International Import Expo(CIIE). Except for a brief absence from one edition due to uncontrollable factors, he travels all the way from New Zealand to China every year specifically to attend this annual event.
(2026-02-02). 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…
(2026-02-02). The Supreme Crime Committed By Criminal Government: Wars of Aggression. indybay.org The US Government is the greatest threat to world peace…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: SF Billionaires For Billionaires Rally- They Want More Billionaires & Want to Be Loved. indybay.org It will start at Alta Plaza Park at 11: 00 A and march to SF City Hall for rally at 12: 30 pm…
(2026-02-02). 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…
(2026-02-02). Thursday 2/5: ICE Kills, Palantir Profits: March and Vigil for All ICE Victims. indybay.org Gather at Heritage Park | 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto…
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/14: Trump Regime Takedown special one-year anniversary! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Revolutionary Rally – Butch Ware For Cali. indybay.org Historic BAL Theatre – 14808 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA 94578…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). Friday 2/6: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-02-02). Senate Democratic leadership votes to fund Trump's wars abroad and at home. wsws.org The $839 billion military funding bill, passed with overwhelming Democratic support, comes as Trump deploys an "armada" against Iran, occupies American cities with federal agents, and threatens to expand wars across the globe.
(2026-02-02). "Obey now. Grieve later" : Teachers unions suppress resistance to fascism. wsws.org As students walked out in opposition to fascistic attacks that threatened their communities, friends and families, teachers were ordered to do the opposite: remain in their classrooms, obey administrative directives and suppress any collective response, under the guise of "student safety."
(2026-02-02). 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…
(2026-02-02). Global science heavyweights converge in UAE for World Laureates Summit. geo.tv 
Participants attend a group photo during the World Laureates Summit in Abu Dhabi on February 1, 2026. — X/@HHShkMohd
(2026-02-02). Diary of Mechanical Benediction. counterpunch.org 
When I was a child, the world felt vast enough to resist you. Things didn't always work because you needed them to, and sometimes they refused. I caught the tail end of this with occasional cars needing coaxed back to life with a metal crank. I'd watch disgruntled men—middle-aged, I suppose, though at that time
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Mexican president announces shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that humanitarian aid will be sent to Cuba this week, including food and other supplies, and reaffirmed that her nation is working through diplomatic channels to supply fuel to the island. | "We are exploring all diplomatic avenues to send fuel to the Cuban people, because this is not a matter for governments, but rather a matter of support to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Cuba. In the meantime, we will send food and other aid," the president stated. | From Guaymas, in the northern state of Sonora, the head of the Executive Branch explained that the shipment wi…
(2026-02-02). Deni Avdija to make history as first Israeli NBA All-Star. haaretz.com The Portland Trail Blazers forward, enjoying the best season of his career, was not named to the All-Star starting lineup despite finishing with 2,202,605 votes — ahead of players including LeBron James and Kevin Durant — but was chosen as a reserve by the league's coaches…
(2026-02-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Thursday 2/19: SJSU: EO 9066 Incarcerations of Japanese Ancestry Americans WWII – Dialog Workshops. indybay.org Diaz Compean Student Union Theater | San José State University – center of campus | One Washington Square, San Jose | FREE and open to the community…
(2026-02-02). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Nameere wins Masaka City Woman MP seat after vote recount ‚Äé. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has been declared the elected Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament following a vote recount exercise. The three-day vote recount exercise, presided over by Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe and concluded on Sunday night, overturned the earlier results by the Electoral Commission, …
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Sunny Saturday SF World Naked Bike Ride. indybay.org 11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start | Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park | The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street | San Francisco…
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani praises NYPD shooting of emotionally distressed 22-year-old. wsws.org New York Mayor Mamdani applauded the NYPD officers who shot 22-year-old Jabez Chakraborty at least four times while he was suffering a mental health crisis.
(2026-02-01). Report reveals US blunders in Afghanistan. ecns.cn An American flag flies outside of the US Capitol dome in Washington, US, Jan 15, 2020.The US should respect the Afghan people's right to independently determine their future and stop exploiting Afghanistan as a pawn to contain other regional countries.
(2026-02-02). China executes four from Bai family criminal syndicate. ecns.cn China has executed four members of the Bai family criminal syndicate for their involvement in telecom fraud, drug trafficking and other serious crimes in Myanmar's Kokang region, a court in south China's Guangdong Province announced.
(2026-02-02). Friday 2/13: Day: A Show and Craft Market. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-02-02). 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…
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: The Attack on Black Studies. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-02-01). AI push moves innovation into everyday life. ecns.cn For Huang Xiaozhen, the future of artificial intelligence isn't about computing power or algorithmic scale, but about something far more ordinary: the quiet click of a light switch.
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Acts of Revisionism: Hitler, Stalin and Trump. counterpunch.org 
Authoritarian leaders typically attempt a radical reshaping of civic life. Every area of life—from culture and the arts to education and science—becomes subordinated to the preferences of the leader. Hitler was unusually successful, reordering every aspect of German society and gradually winning the acceptance of the German people. Stalin created an atmosphere of terror and fear, and more were killed in his purges in Russia than were killed at the hands of the Gestapo and Nazis in Germany. Trump's villainy and retributions are designed to intimidate political opponents, particularly liberals and progr…
(2026-02-02). Australian PM invites Canadian leader to visit. wsws.org Albanese's announcement came only three days after Carney addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he declared that the "rules-based international order" had "ruptured."
(2026-02-02). Tesla Profits Pummeled from Protests, DOGE and ICE. indybay.org In the wake of the intentional killings of activists Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the weekly Trump Regime Takedown protest in San Francisco has experienced a significant increase of people protesting for an end to ICE, the attack by Trump on our democracy and Elon Musk and DOGE for destroying the federal workforce.
(2026-02-02). China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Thursday.
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Protests, and anger against Trump and the Devil's activities in the White House. indybay.org Fighting back against evil is a righteous endeavor…
(2026-02-02). Harari deconstructs the Israeli Narrative from within. juancole.com by ( Yet Yuval Noah Harari—neither a politician nor an agent of state power, but a globally respected social thinker—has done precisely that. He argues that the Israeli—Palestinian conflict is no longer a dispute over land, but over the moral certainties each side…
(2026-02-02). 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). CIIE Stories | Michelin's innovation journey. ecns.cn In 2020, Michelin made its debut at the CIIE, showcasing a Formula E race car equipped with advanced electric tire technology that caught the eye of many. At that time, no one could have predicted that Michelin's innovative journey at the CIIE would kick off from there.
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Korean travel boom in China, PLA tightens fuel rules: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival | 2. China's PLA tightens fuel rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes | 3. Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong's seat belt U-turn, experts say | 4. China's new YJ-18C missile: a logistics killer for US Navy?
(2026-02-02). The Future of International Law. counterpunch.org 
Reform vs reinvention: what's next? The legal theories in laws give multiple explanations and define laws in different ways according to their own time and social norms. International law is no exception, where states interact in their international relations through a legal system as well. Well, in the discourse of international law, some consider international
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Netanyahu pushes appointment of criminal suspect to head PM office. haaretz.com Netanyahu's request to formalize Drorit Steinmetz as director general of the Prime Minister's Office, even though she is a suspect in an active criminal investigation, adds to a growing list of investigations involving close associates of the prime minister…
(2026-02-02). China-Europe ties gain new momentum amid global turbulence. ecns.cn In a world rattled by geopolitical tensions, Europe is once again searching for steadier ground, and China is increasingly re-emerging as a crucial partner in the eyes of many European officials and businesses.
(2026-02-02). 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, (…) | – |
(2026-02-02). Saturday 2/7: Bloodstained Men Demonstrations & Protests against TaxPayer Subsidized Infant Circumcision. indybay.org The George R. Moscone Convention Center | 747 Howard St, San Francisco, California 94103…
(2026-02-02). New York nurses: Expand the strike to defeat mass firing threats from management! wsws.org The nurses must seize control of their strike to prevent the union from surrendering completely to the hospitals' outrageous demands.
(2026-02-02). Manufacturing resilient despite lower PMI figure. ecns.cn China's manufacturing sector displayed resilience in January, with production and high-tech industries remaining in expansion mode, even as overall factory activity slipped back into contraction zone amid seasonal factors, official data showed.
(2026-02-02). Major financial oligarchs helped Kevin Warsh secure Trump's nomination for Fed chair. wsws.org Trump's decision is the outcome of a balancing act which itself underscores the inherent instability of the US financial system.
(2026-02-02). Deadly landslide in West Java exposes consequences of government neglect. wsws.org Disasters of this kind are made possible by severely underfunded infrastructure, and compounded by deforestation and climate change…
(2026-02-02). Cuban small farmers reject U.S. executive order. radiohc.cu The National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) has expressed its strongest rejection of the executive order signed by US President Donald Trump against Cuba in a statement reaffirming the farmers' commitment to the Revolution and the defense of national sovereignty. | Due to its importance, Radio Havana Cuba reproduces the statement in its entirety. | The National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) expresses its strongest rejection of the executive order signed this Thursday afternoon by US President Donald Trump, which constitutes a new attempt to attack and obstruct the economic and social development of our…
(2026-02-02). Vigil Outside Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org On January 29, a vigil to honor Alex Pettri.
(2026-02-02). CIIE Stories | Switching perspectives at CIIE: From B2C TO B2B. ecns.cn Founded in1939, SYR is a high-end German water treatment brand that has participated in all eight CIIEs. At the China headquarters of the SYR, located within its park, a stream of "living water" from the China International Import Expo(CIIE) is continuously fueling the company's development.
(2026-02-02). Foodie buddy, let's go! Hop on the bus and taste the world. ecns.cn Want to taste the world's delicacies in Yiwu? Just take Route 21, the "Food Bus." It runs through top foodie spots, like Santing Road Night Market, Binwang Commercial District, and Korean Food Street, so you'll find every kind of international cuisine you're craving.
(2026-02-02). CIIE Stories | Unexpected encounters at CIIE. ecns.cn As a regular participant of the CIIE, Fonterra, the New Zealand dairy giant, has never missed an edition. The ever-expanding booth size, increasing number of contracts, and the continuous introduction of new products all speak to the value CIIE holds for Fonterra. Through this global stage, Fonterra shares opportunities with the Chinese market and grows alongside the expo.
(2026-02-02). 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.
(2026-02-02). Australia: Writers Victoria to close as state Labor government slashes arts funding. wsws.org The destruction of Writers Victoria will mean fewer opportunities for working-class people to develop their own voices and stories.
(2026-02-02). Five-year-old boy detained by ICE has returned to Minnesota, says lawmaker. geo.tv 
Liam Conejo Ramos is held by his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, while boarding an aircraft to return to Minneapolis, after the pair, who had been detained by immigration officers, were ordered released by a judge from a Texas detention centre, in San Antonio, Texas, US, February 1,…
(2026-02-02). President of Uruguay begins visit to China. ecns.cn Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi arrived in Beijing on Sunday for a state visit, becoming the first foreign leader from a Latin American and Caribbean country to visit China in the new year.
(2026-02-02). Trump plans to shut down Kennedy Centre for 2 years for renovations. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said ‚on Sunday he planned to close the John F. Kennedy Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts for two years for reconstruction starting in July. | The national arts and entertainment centre in Washington has been marked by turmoil in recent months following Trump's appointment of himself as chairman, his push to change the organisation's focus, plans for reconstruction, ‚Å and the board's addition of his name to the institution.
(2026-02-02). Published! In the Spirit of H. Chandler Davis: Activism and the Struggle for Academic Freedom. juancole.com
(2026-02-02). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). China-Brazil gala ushers in Lunar New Year in Sao Paulo. ecns.cn
(2026-02-02). Dragon dances celebrate Chinese New Year on the Champs-Elysées in Paris. ecns.cn
(2026-02-02). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-02-02). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-02). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-02-02). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Sunday 2/8: Katia Padilla: Nothing About Us Without Us: What Community-Led Power Really Looks like. indybay.org
(2026-02-02). Sunday 2/15: VFHL Online Film Salon: "Say What?? Responding to Israel/Palestine Disinformation" indybay.org
(2026-02-02). Netanyahu meets Israeli defense officials amid Iran tensions as Trump pushes nuclear deal. haaretz.com
(2026-02-02). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Israel and the occupied territories: Release and transfer operations under ceasefire agreement completed. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-02-02). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-02). China's 2026 Spring Festival travel rush begins. ecns.cn
(2026-02-02). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-02-02). ICRC President Urges Renewed Commitment to Laws of War at Westminster. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-02-02). Declara Claudia Sheinbaum que esta semana se enviará ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, dijo que se está buscando ´por las vías diplomáticas ª continuar con el envío de petróleo a Cuba, en tanto, adelantó que esta semana se enviará un cargamento de ayuda humanitaria a la mayor de las Antillas. Las declaraciones de la mandataria mexicana tuvieron lugar durante la inauguración del Museo Subacuático y la Presentación del Proyecto de Expansión del Puerto de Guaymas.Esta semana estamos planeando una ayuda humanitaria a Cuba. Es una ayuda que va a hacer la Secretaría Marina de Alimentación y otros productos en lo que resolvemos de manera diplomática t…
(2026-02-02). Cuba condena el terrorismo y reafirma su cooperación en materia de seguridad y lucha contra el lavado de dinero. cubadebate.cu Cuba condena de manera inequívoca el terrorismo en todas sus formas y manifestaciones, al tiempo que reafirma su compromiso de cooperar con los Estados Unidos y otras naciones para fortalecer la seguridad regional e internacional.
(2026-02-01). Israel says partially reopening Rafah crossing. al-monitor.com Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt on Sunday, following months of appeals from aid groups, though access is limited to pedestrians.COGAT, the Israeli defence ministry body coordinating Palestinian civilian affairs, made no mention of allowing in a long hoped-for surge of aid, and clarified that the passage of individuals through the gateway in both directions was expected to begin Monday.
(2026-02-01). Thousands of Gaza patients stranded despite Rafah border opening. newarab.com 
Israel partially reopened the The move, however, remains limited and largely symbolic, allowing no transfer of goods and no confirmed movement of travellers or patients, despite a growing humanitarian crisis and urgent medical needs inside Gaza. | The reopening followed months of…
(2026-02-01). Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 32. al-monitor.com Israeli air strikes killed 32 people including children in Gaza on Saturday, according to the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency, as the military said it had attacked in response to a Hamas ceasefire violation.Despite a US-brokered truce entering its second phase earlier this month, violence in the Palestinian territory has continued, with both Israel and Hamas accusing each other of violating the agreement.
(2026-02-01). Doctors Without Borders to cease Gaza operations after refusing to hand over staff lists to Israel. haaretz.com The aid group is one of the largest humanitarian organizations operating in the Gaza Strip, and doctors warn its departure will severely damage medical services. A local physician criticized those praising the move as 'symbolic resistance,' warning it could lead to a humanitarian disaster…
(2026-02-01). Israel to terminate Doctors Without Borders work in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel announced Sunday it was terminating Doctors Without Borders' humanitarian operations in In December,
(2026-02-01). Reopening of Gaza's Rafah crossing expected Monday: officials. newarab.com 
Gaza's main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel said, with preparations underway at the war-ravaged enclave's main gateway that has been largely shut for almost two years. | Before the war, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt was the only direct exit point for most Gazans to reach the outside world as well as a key entry point for aid into the territory. It has been largely shut since May 2024 and under Israeli military control on the Gazan side. | COGAT, the Israeli military unit that oversees humanitarian coordination, said the crossing will reopen in both directions for Gaz…
(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). 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). 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). 50% of kidney patients in Gaza die amid Israel's ongoing siege. newarab.com 
Israel on Sunday allowed a limited reopening of As a result of the Israeli siege, 50% of patients with kidney failure in the Gaza Strip have died, and the remain…
(2026-02-01). Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza, health ministry says. al-monitor.com GAZA, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 12 people, the Palestinian health ministry said, with children reported to be among the fatalities in the latest violence rattling a tenuous ceasefire.One airstrike hit an apartment in Gaza City killing three children and two women, according to a family member and the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. Another airstrike hit a tent in Khan Younis, further south, according to WAFA.
(2026-02-01). U.S. envoys to Israel blocked early warning of in Gaza. haaretz.com The February 2024 USAID cable was one of five sent in the first part of that year documenting the rapidly deteriorating health, food and sanitary conditions and breakdown of social order for Palestinians living in Gaza resulting from Israel's military campaign, six former U.S. officials told Reuters…
(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). 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). New Epstein files release shows paedophile 'blackmailing' Bill Gates. thecanary.co 
The latest release of the Epstein files has revealed a draft email from the serial child-rapist to software billionaire Bill Gates. Epstein and Gates: more evidence In the email, Epstein responds to an alleged attempt by Gates to sever their relationship, which he says will damage his public reputation. Epstein then 'shakes down' Gates for […] | By
(2026-02-01). Steve Reed thinks reasonable doubt is against victims, not Mandelson. thecanary.co 
In his interview with Laura Kuenssberg on the BBC, Labour cabinet minister Steve Reed appeared to shift the focus away from accountability, effectively casting doubt on Epstein's victims rather than centring the seriousness of the allegations themselves. Instead of clearly prioritising the need to protect and believe those reporting harm, Reed's framing leaned toward cautioning […] | By
(2026-02-01). Sicko Starmer refuses to say Andrew Windsor should apologise. thecanary.co 
On 30 January, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) released the latest tranche of Epstein Files. As we reported, the release contained allegations Trump is 'compromised' by Israel, and that he raped and beat a child. The files also contained new allegations against Andrew Windsor, including a tip off which accused him of being involved in […] | By
(2026-02-01). Former UK ambassador quits Labour Party after latest Epstein files revelations. scmp.com Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party Sunday, seeking to avoid causing it "further embarrassment" after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his connection to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. | Mandelson, 72, who was sacked as Britain's ambassador to the United States last year over his ties to Epstein, allegedly received several payments from Epstein in the early 2000s, according to documents released on Friday by the US Department of Justice…
(2026-02-01). Leaked email shows Epstein had big plans for Tony Blair. thecanary.co 
On 30 January, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) released the latest tranche of Epstein Files. As we reported, the release contained allegations Trump is 'compromised' by Israel, and that he raped and beat a child. Additional emails have shown that the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein may have seen Tony Blair as key to his future schemes: Blair […] | By
(2026-02-01). Mandelson pined over Epstein in vile leaked emails. thecanary.co 
On 30 January, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) released the latest tranche of Epstein Files. As we reported, the release contained allegations Trump is 'compromised' by Israel, and that he raped and beat a child. Additionally, the new documents further exposed Labour's Peter Mandelson. Despite his supposed respectability (he's a lord, after all), we now know Mandelson […] | By
(2026-02-01). Our Rulers Are Psychopaths And They're Making Everything Awful. thealtworld.com I don't know what to say today. We are ruled by abusive monsters. | The US They're The latest batch of Epstein emails The US is
(2026-02-01). MAGA supporters are now publicly denouncing Donald Trump. thecanary.co 
On 30 January, the US Department of Justice (DoJ) released the latest tranche of Epstein Files. As we reported, the release contained allegations Trump is 'compromised' by Israel, and that he raped and beat a child. Now, some of Trump's most diehard MAGA supporters are publicly denouncing him: MAGA fans are abandoning Trump after the new Epstein […] | By
(2026-02-01). A CBS News contributor appears in the Epstein files. thecanary.co 
CBS News, since its takeover by the Israel-fanatic Ellison family and the installation of equally Zionist Bari Weiss to run it despite her inexperience, has announced a slew of new contributors. These include Israel-supporting hack Tony Dokoupil, who shamelessly regurgitated Israel's 'terrorist' smears against a colleague it had murdered this month. They also include 'wellness […] | By
(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). 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). El testamento de Epstein, firmado dos días antes de su muerte, sale a la luz. cubadebate.cu El delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein firmó su testamento el 8 de agosto de 2019, dos días antes de morir en la celda de una prisión de Nueva York, en el que detallaba cómo quería que se distribuyera su patrimonio, según se desprende de la nueva tanda de archivos publicados este viernes por el Departamento de Justicia de EEUU, informan medios locales.
(2026-02-01). FO ∞ Talks: Trump, Maduro and Oil: How the Venezuela Operation Redefines American Power. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Professor Leonardo Vivas of Lesley University about the dramatic US military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Venezuelan First Lady Cilia Flores. They examine how the operation was executed, why oil sits at the center of Washington's strategy and what the episode…
(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). Latin America Pushes Back Against US Intervention. popularresistance.org When Senator Tim Kaine told Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a recent Senate hearing on Venezuela that the administration's announcement of a new Monroe Doctrine "does not land well in the Americas," he was putting it mildly. | I just returned from an emergency gathering in Bogotá on January 24-25 with about 90 delegates from 20 countries, where speaker after speaker denounced the open revival of this doctrine — and its companion, the so-called Trump Corollary or "Donroe Doctrine" based on raw coercion— as a blatant, illegal, and reprehensible interference in their internal affairs.
(2026-02-01). Cuba and Iran Today, Russia and China Tomorrow: US War on Multipolarism Continues. thealtworld.com The US is preparing to isolate and overthrow the Cuban government just as it has illegally done to Venezuela based on the primary, supposed "threat" that Cuba works with Russia and China; | This undermines claims that the Trump administration and the US in general no longer considers Russia and China as primary "threats;" | The US also continues ramping up pressure on Iran ahead of what will be another round of armed aggression against Iran; | Eliminating Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, and other partners of Russia and China are aimed at further isolating Russia and China themselves; | At the same time, the US is a…
(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). 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). Screenwriter of Oscar-nominated Iranian film arrested in Tehran. scmp.com One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards. | Representatives for the film on Sunday said Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested on Saturday. No details on the charges against Mahmoudian were available but his arrest came just days after Mahmoudian and 16 others signed a statement condemning Islamic Republic leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the regime's violent crackdown on demonstrators.
(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). 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). Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks in Balochistan. newarab.com 
Pakistan's security forces killed 145 militants over 40 hours after coordinated attacks across Balochistan, the chief minister of the southwestern province said on Sunday, as the authorities battle one of the deadliest flare-ups in years. | The attacks underscore the persistence of insurgents in the resource-rich province bordering Iran and Afghanistan, where separatist militant groups have stepped up assaults on security forces, civilians and infrastructure. | The death toll includes militants killed in raids on Friday and Saturday, as well as additional militants killed during ongoing clearance operations, the…
(2026-02-01). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, February 8.
(2026-02-01). Pakistan says 92 militants killed after attacks in Balochistan, security officials say. al-monitor.com By Saleem AhmedQUETTA, Pakistan, Jan 31 (Reuters) – At least 92 militants were killed on Saturday battling Pakistan's security forces in multiple cities across the southwestern province of Balochistan, four security officials told Reuters.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.
(2026-02-01). Syria arrests group behind Mezzeh airport attacks, weapons traced to Hezbollah. devdiscourse.com Syria said on Sunday it had detained a group behind recent rocket attacks ‚Äåon the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus, with investigators tracing the weapons to Iran-backed Hezbollah. The interior ministry ‚Å said security units arrested all members of the group, which it said had carried out several strikes on the airport in recent months, after surveillance of suspected launch sites in several areas of the capital.
(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). Ambassador: Belarus, China establish 34 high-level platforms for scientific sooperation. eng.belta.by Belarus and China have jointly created 34 high-level platforms for scientific cooperation, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan told BelTA.
(2026-02-01). Pakistan to boycott T20WC game against India, ICC warn of serious implications. devdiscourse.com Pakistan on Sunday announced a boycott of its high-profile men's T20 World Cup group league match against India, a move that is likely to have serious repercussions even as the government cleared the national team's participation in the rest of the global event starting February 7. "The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026, however, the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15th February 2026 against India," the government posted on social media. The decision, conveyed through an offi…
(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). 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation. ummid.com As we observe the 78th Martyrdom Day of Father of The Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, we also realize that his values are being undermined blatantly.
(2026-02-01). To Be a Revolutionary Social Worker, or to be a Radical Worker, that is the Question. dissidentvoice.org 
The dichotomy between the social worker as a nine-to-five state agent and five-nine activist is a crucial one. The question can be summarised as: is there space, willingness and scope within social work to engage with broader structural issues that affect the lives of the people we work with? I spent an hour with the …
(2026-02-01). Iran Classifies European Armies As 'Terror Organizations'. popularresistance.org The secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council condemned on 30 January the EU's decision to classify Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a "terrorist organization," saying that the armies of the European countries participating in the decision should be viewed as terrorist organizations. | "The European Union certainly knows that … the armies of countries that have participated in the European Union's recent resolution against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are considered terrorist entities," Ali Larijani wrote in a post on X.
(2026-02-01). South Yemen at a Crossroads: Saudi Arabia's Risky Political Gamble. fairobserver.com Recent events in Yemen's south reveal a rapidly shifting political and security landscape shaped by external intervention, internal mobilization and deep uncertainty over southern governance. At the center of these changes stands Saudi Arabia, which has increasingly taken the political initiative in the south — a role previously shared with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)….
(2026-02-01). Funding cuts push Uganda's refugee health system to brink of collapse. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Severe humanitarian funding cuts are pushing Uganda's refugee health system to the brink of collapse, putting nearly two million refugees at risk of losing access to basic health and nutrition services, a relief agency has warned. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) said in a statement on Monday that the funding …
(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). 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). Five Lies to Subdue Cuba and Subjugate the World. radiohc.cu The Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) has issued a statement denouncing the new genocidal escalation by the United States government against Cuba. We transmit the UPEC statement in full. | Trump's Lies and the Power of Words in the Face of the Executive Order. | This January 29, the President of the United States, Donald Trump, issued an Executive Order with the absurd title: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba. | The text of this document, as noted in the preamble, is based on the Constitution of the United States of America, as well as the International Emergency Economic Powers…
(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). Algeria inaugurates strategic railway to giant Sahara mine. newarab.com 
The line will bring iron ore from the Gara Djebilet deposit in the south to the city of Bechar located 950 kilometres north, to be taken to a steel production plant near Oran further north. | The project is financed by the
(2026-02-01). One killed as Israel strikes south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon said one person was killed and several others wounded in Israeli strikes in the country's south on Sunday, as Israel said it struck Hezbollah targets. | Despite a November 2024 ceasefire that sought to end more than a year of hostilities including two months of all-out war between Israel and the Iran-backed group, Israel has kept up regular strikes on parts of Lebanon and has maintained troops in five southern areas it deems strategic. | Lebanon's health ministry said one person was killed and three others wounded, including two children aged under 18, in an Israeli strike in Ebba in the Nabatiyeh distric…
(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). obsessive effort to blur the line between life and death. haaretz.com Why did police chief Danny Levy told Ran Gvili's family 'You're getting your child back exactly as he left'?
(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…
(2026-02-01). Car of the Year named in Belarus. eng.belta.by The results of the Car of the Year competition were announced at the press conference Taking stock of Belarus' Automotive Industry in 2025.
(2026-02-01). How Salaried Employees Can Now Avail Home Loans with Minimal Documentation. ummid.com The article here explains how salaried applicants typically move through a minimal documentation house loan application, from initial details to approval.
(2026-02-01). Khartoum sees second commercial flight land since conflict began. newarab.com 
(2026-02-01). China Eyes Turkey's Ethnic Outreach Warily as Ankara Courts Lebanese Turkmens. moderndiplomacy.eu China adopts a reserved and cautious stance towards Turkish policies that rely on "ethnic ties," or what is known as "Turkish nationalism," to extend its external influence, including the incentive of granting citizenship to Lebanese Turkmen. This is due to several reasons, most notably China's firm stance against "Turkish ethnic policies" and its defense of …
(2026-02-01). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-02-01). 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…
(2026-02-01). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-02-01). Protesters in Copenhagen rally for Danish veterans after Trump remarks. al-monitor.com By Soren Jeppesen and Tom LittleCOPENHAGEN, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Hundreds of Danes gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen on Saturday in support of veterans who said they had been insulted by President Donald Trump's comment that European allies had kept "off the front lines" in the Afghanistan war.Denmark, with a population less than 2% the size of the United States, was one of the major combat allies in the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, losing 44 service members killed, a per capita death toll on par with that of the Americans themselves.
(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). African champions Pyramids flex muscles to cruise past Berkane. newarab.com 
CAF Champions League title-holders Pyramids of Mahmoud Zalaka in the first half and Nasser Maher and Ahmed Atef after half-time scored for the side that won the Pyramids were expected to translate home advantage into three Group A points after drawing with Berkane in…
(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). 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). 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). Justice Beyond the Bench: Inside Owiny-Dollo's Reflections on Law, Conflict, and Legacy. plusnews.ug 
In an evening meeting hall filled with the murmur of lawyers, aspiring practitioners, and a few journalists, the 13th Chief Justice of Uganda agreed to be featured on the Judicial Service Conversation hosted by City Lawyer Elison Karuhanga on the social media platform X. The topic was, "From the Bench to History: Lessons from the …
(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). 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). India's Anglo-Indian Community and Census Question. ummid.com The term, Anglo-Indian, refers to persons whose father or any other male progenitor was of European descent, typically British, and who were born in India and have made it their permanent home.
(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). 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). Ukraine talks set for next week as cold strains battered energy grid. newarab.com 
U.S.-backed trilateral talks involving Ukraine and Russia will take place next week in Abu Dhabi, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, as Ukrainians faced uncertainty over the fate of an energy ceasefire with Russia amid plunging temperatures. | Kyiv is under U.S. pressure to agree peace terms in the nearly four-year war while grappling with a Russian campaign of airstrikes that has ravaged its energy system during one of the coldest winters in years. |
(2026-02-01). Belarus raises minimum subsistence budget on 1 February. eng.belta.by The new minimum subsistence budget on average per capita is set at Br496.96, which is 1.2% higher than the minimum subsistence budget that was in effect from 1 November 2025.
(2026-02-01). Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez thanks China for rejecting U.S order against Cuba. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has thanked China for its support in the face of the escalating US economic blockade against Cuba, formalized with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump. | The Cuban Foreign Minister highlighted the rejection by the Party, Government, and people of the Asian giant of this measure, which, he emphasized, seeks to criminally block the entry of oil to the Caribbean island. | In his message on X, Bruno Rodríguez highlighted the statements of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, who affirmed at a press conference that his country firmly…
(2026-02-01). 2025 PLE: 15 prison inmates attain first grade. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 15 out of 280 inmates who sat for the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) from the various Uganda Prisons Service centres (UPS) have passed in the First Grade. Senior Commissioner of Prisons -SCP Frank Baine, who is also UPS Spokesperson, said that in total they 313 inmates …
(2026-02-01). Data Center Boom, Corporate Extraction, And The Obfuscation Of The Land Question. popularresistance.org The years 2024 and 2025 saw a massive upswing in the number of data centers planned and constructed in the United States and globally as part of the race to develop computing infrastructure for "Artificial Intelligence" technologies. 2025 also witnessed a massive increase in protests, lawsuits, and movements against data center construction throughout the U.S., with at least 25 data center projects cancelled across the United States (four times the number in 2024) in 2025, and up to 25 more canceled in the first three weeks of 2026.
(2026-02-01). Iran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jitters. al-monitor.com Iran's top security official said Saturday that progress had been made towards negotiations with the United States, even as the Islamic republic's army chief warned Washington against launching military strikes.US President Donald Trump confirmed the two sides were talking, while keeping the threat of an attack in the foreground.Washington has deployed warships led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran's shores, after Trump threatened to intervene in the wake of Tehran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
(2026-02-01). LCI Chairperson, Two Others Arrested over Alleged Theft of Government Mosquito Nets. plusnews.ug 
Police at Lira City West Division is holding in custody the LCI Chairperson of Junior Quarters and two others over alleged theft of 50 bale of mosquito nets. James Okori aged 49, a carpenter and LCI Chairperson of Junior Quarters A Cell, Jane Awor aged 38 and Tino Annette 29 all residents of Junior Quarters …
(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). 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). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-02-01). Hebrew Orientalism: Jewish Engagement with Arab-Islamic Culture in late Ottoman and British Palestine. juancole.com Review of Reviewed by (
(2026-02-01). The Tories are trying to make Reform look good for some reason. thecanary.co 
The failing Conservatives are trying a new tactic against Reform, and it's to… *DRUM ROLL* …suggest that Farage and Co support the most popular policy position in the UK: 'So you're willing to make claims about Reform that you can't substantiate?' @Lewis_Goodall challenges Tory MP Chris Philp's claim that Reform wants to 'nationalise everything that […] | By
(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). 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). France's Capgemini to sell US subsidiary under pressure for ICE contract. scmp.com French IT company Capgemini will sell its US ‚Äåsubsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions, it said on Sunday, after coming ‚under pressure to explain a contract the latter signed with US immigration enforcement agency ICE. | French lawmakers, including Finance Minister Roland Lescure, had asked the company to shed light on the contract amid concern over the tactics used by ICE agents following the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minnesota last month.
(2026-02-01). Belarus, Tajikistan discuss schedule of upcoming events. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Tajikistan Viktor Denisenko met with Tajikistan's Agriculture Minister Kurbon Hakimzoda as he is completing his diplomatic mission in the country.
(2026-02-01). Teachers' Strike Blamed for Decline in Katakwi PLE Performance. plusnews.ug 
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 to nearly one month of lost …
(2026-02-01). Kisenyi traders decry slow pace of road construction. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The snail-pace road works in Kisenyi, Kampala, have irked traders, who say the delays are disrupting business operations. Last year, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) commissioned the construction of Erisa Nkoyoyo Road, Church Road, Church Lane, and Naava Road in Kisenyi, along with other roads in Lubaga Division and Kampala …
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). Iraq parliament delays presidential vote again. newarab.com 
Iraq's parliament has again postponed the election of the country's new president, state media reported on Sunday, amid intense political horse-trading and US pressure over the new prime minister. | It was the second time parliament has delayed the presidential vote, which had first been due last week. | An AFP correspondent in the parliament said the required quorum was not reached on Sunday. | The vote was therefore delayed, according to the official INA press agency, which did not say whether a new date had been agreed. | The parliament's media office said the speaker will now meet the heads of party blocs to…
(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). 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
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). 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). 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.
(2026-02-01). 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 price of wars: pager operation cost a billion. haaretz.com Brig. Gen. Gil Pinchas, the newly retired financial adviser to the IDF, stresses that in expensive efforts like the beeper operation and Israel's airstrikes on Iran, 'part of the cost is things we invested in 15 to 20 years earlier'…
(2026-02-01). Birmingham bin workers defiant on the picket line. wsws.org Starmer's authoritarian agenda could soon add the bodies of three British citizens to the toll of its genocide-supporting, militarist foreign policy.
(2026-02-01). How Quran Affirms Gospels and Ends The 'Lost Book' Delusion. ummid.com The relationship between Quran and the prior scriptures of the Abrahamic tradition — specifically Injil (Gospel) and Tawrat (Torah) — stands as one of the most volatile yet vital frontiers of modern interfaith theology.
(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). Uttarakhand court acquits Sudanese student of rape charges. devdiscourse.com A Dehradun court acquitted a Sudanese student accused of raping a foreign student pursuing graduation from a private university and ordered his release from jail. Dehradun's Additional District and Sessions Judge Rajni Shukla, in her decision pronounced on Friday, acquitted Musa alias Moza Moses Ladu James, a resident of South Sudan, and ordered the Dehradun district jail superintendent to release him immediately. A 22-year-old South African student alleged that on October 29, 2024, during a farewell party at a friend's house, Musa raped her when she went to sleep in an inebriated state. The student went to Delhi…
(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). 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.
(2026-02-01). Explosion occurs at southern port of Bandar Abbas, Iranian media reports. al-monitor.com Jan 31 (Reuters) – An explosion occurred at Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, Iranian media reported, without giving a cause for the blast.The semi-official Tasnim news agency said that social media reports alleging that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted in the explosion were "completely false".Iranian media said the blast was being investigated but gave no further information. Iranian authorities could not immediately be contacted for comment.
(2026-02-01). Police officer killed, another critically wounded in shooting at Georgia hotel. devdiscourse.com A police officer was killed and another was critically wounded Sunday in a shootout at a hotel in suburban Atlanta. Gwinnett County police said in a statement that gunfire broke out early Sunday after two officers were dispatched on a call reporting fraud at the address of a hotel near Stone Mountain, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northeast of Atlanta. When the officers arrived, police said, they encountered a person who drew a gun and shot both officers. The officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. One of the officers was killed, the police statement said, and the other was hospitalized Sunday in critical…
(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…
(2026-02-01). Mayor of Portland, Oregon, demands ICE leave the city. newarab.com 
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, demanded Witnesses said agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets as thousands of marchers arrived at the South Waterfront facility on Saturday. Erin Hoover…
(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). Islamic State claims assault on airport in Niger's capital. longwarjournal.org The Islamic State has officially claimed last week's assault on Niger's Diori Hamani International Airport in the capital of Niamey, which also hosts the military Air Base 101. Niger claims the assault was repelled, with Russia's Africa Corps mercenary group also taking credit for the defense.
(2026-02-01). Meet the former fashion blogger and shady doctor behind the '30,000 dead' Iran psy-op. thegrayzone.com Western officials seized on a dubious death toll of 30,000 protesters to escalate against Iran. The number originates with a single, clearly compromised source. But a zealously pro-war Guardian reporter is doing her best to legitimize it. The claim of "30,000 killed" during two days of protests and rioting across Iran appears to be based largely on a single anonymous source, who admitted extrapolating that figure by assuming without evidence that "officially registered deaths related to the crackdown likely represent …
(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…
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). Iran protester Erfan Soltani released on bail: lawyer. newarab.com 
(2026-02-01). Government delivers relief to flood-affected communities in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za Government delivers relief to flood-affected communities in Limpopo | Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has delivered essential supplies to individuals and communities affected by the recent floods across Limpopo. | The intervention underscores government's commitment to supporting affected communities during a challenging period, while emphasising the values of solidarity, compassion and collective responsibility. | The relief effort was undertaken in partnership with Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), the Office of the President, the State Security Agency, and the Government Communication and In…
(2026-02-01). Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests. al-monitor.com Jan 31 (Reuters) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that U.S., Israeli and European leaders had exploited Iran's economic problems, incited unrest and provided people with the means to "tear the nation apart" in recent protests.The two-week long nationwide protests, which began in late December over an economic crisis marked by soaring inflation and rising living costs, have abated after a bloody crackdown by the clerical authorities that U.S.-based rights group HRANA says has killed at least 6,563, including 6,170 protesters and 214 security forces.
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(2026-02-01). Government brings relief to flood affected elderly woman. sanews.gov.za Government brings relief to flood affected elderly woman | The Department of Social Development has urgently deployed Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks to Mpumalanga to assist an elderly woman heading a household of five, including two grandchildren, following the recent floods. | The children recently lost their mother, and their house collapsed during heavy rains in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga. Fortunately, no one was at home at the time of the incident, although most of the family's belongings remain buried under the rubble. | During a site visit on Friday, Hendricks was moved by the condition of household items reco…
(2026-02-01). RRB CEN 06/2024: Typing Skill Test [CBTST 2026] Date Announced. ummid.com The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has confirmed the Computer Based Typing Skill Test (CBTST) to be conducted for the candidates who have qualified the CBT 2 exam conducted for recruitment as notified under NTPC CEN 06/2024.
(2026-02-01). LEVER WEEKLY: Justice Derailed. levernews.com This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Mission | | Here's what The Lever published thi…
(2026-02-01). Nigerian army kills top Boko Haram commander, 10 militants in night raid. scmp.com The Nigerian army said on Sunday it killed a top commander of Boko Haram and 10 members of the Islamic extremist group in a night raid in the northeastern part of the country. | Abu Khalid, a commander of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest in Borno state, was a key figure within "the terrorist hierarchy, coordinating operations and logistics in the Sambisa axis," army spokesman Sani Uba said in a statement.
(2026-02-01). Nigerian army said it killed a Boko Haram commander and 10 militants. newarab.com 
The Nigerian army said Sunday it killed a top commander of Boko Haram and 10 members of the Islamist extremist group in a night raid in the northeastern part of the country. | Abu Khalid, a commander of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest in Borno state, was a key figure within "the terrorist hierarchy, coordinating operations and logistics in the Sambisa axis," army spokesman Sani Uba said in a statement. | The soldiers attacked the Boko Haram militants on Saturday night in the Kodunga area of Borno state, Uba said, adding that weapons, food items and medical supplies were recovered from the militants. | The ann…
(2026-02-01). Who Really Holds Power in Iran? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is contemplating military strikes against Iran due to its violent response to recent protests. Understanding Iran's political system is complex, especially with its unique governance structure and the role of the Revolutionary Guards, making it challenging to predict how Iran might respond to external threats. Iran's political structure is guided by the …
(2026-02-01). US partial government shutdown likely until at least Tuesday. scmp.com US House ‚Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday he believes he has the Republican votes to end a partial government shutdown within days and that the chamber will debate Immigration and Customs Enforcement reforms for two weeks after that. | "I'm confident that we'll do it at ‚Å least by Tuesday. We have a logistical challenge of getting everyone in town," Johnson said on NBC's Meet the Press. Transport problems are persisting following a snowstorm that affected travel in the southeastern US.
(2026-02-01). Texas Democrat's win a 'wake-up call' for Republicans ahead of 2026 elections. devdiscourse.com A Democratic candidate won a special election for the Texas state senate by a double-digit margin, taking control from Republicans for the ‚Äåfirst time in decades in a result the losing candidate on Sunday called "a wake-up call" for the midterm elections.
(2026-02-01). 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). Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama arrested in Tehran. newarab.com 
(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…
(2026-02-01). 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). President of Cuba Slams New US Oil Blockade (+ALBA-TCP). orinocotribune.com Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned in the strongest terms the imposition by the US government of an absolute blockade on fuel supplies to the island in order to asphyxiate its people and its economy. | On Friday, January 30, the Cuban president shared and endorsed his government's declaration condemning the executive order of the US president that, with the narrative of a "national emergency" for the United States, intends to cut off the global oil trade with Cuba. | "The Trump administration is consolidating a dangerous way of conducting its country's foreign policy through force and exercising its ambi…
(2026-02-01). Google rolls-out 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test: How to try. ummid.com Google has rolled out, what it called, 'full length' JEE Main Mock Test or Practice Papers, through its AI app Gemini AI.
(2026-02-01). supreme leader warns of regional conflict if U.S. attacks after IDF chief visits Washington. haaretz.com 'The Americans should know that if they start a war, it will be a regional war,' Khamenei reportedly said, after IDF chief Eyal Zamir met top U.S. military officials in Washington to coordinate defense plans ahead of a possible U.S. strike on Iran…
(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). An insider view of Iran and analysis of the shifting geopolitical landscape in the region. thealtworld.com I was really privileged to be able to sit down and talk at length with one of my favourite analysts from inside Iran — Ehsan Safarnejad. We have conversed on social media but never in an interview, so this is quite long as we covered a huge range of topics. I hope you get as much out of it as I did — we will certainly be continuing the conversation in the very near future. | We discuss, the recent Mossad/CIA/MI6 riots in Iran that hijacked genuine labour movement protests that began in early January. We look at the sudden pivot back to a treacherous negotiation track by members of the Iranian government…
(2026-02-01). Israeli army chief predicts US attack on Iran within two months. newarab.com 
This means that an immediate attack is unlikely in the next few days, according to the radio station. | Zamir reportedly said during a situational assessment meeting held recently that "the current period is overshadowed by a great deal of uncertainty."
(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). How a US/Israeli Strike on Iran could Provoke a wider Conflict. juancole.com ( Trump's p…
(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). ‚ÄéNakatunya Residents Breathe in Decay as City Mortuary Crumbles. plusnews.ug 
The residents of Nakatunya ward in Soroti City are living with an unbearable reality, a stench that seeps into their homes, an odor they say comes from the decaying bodies left unattended at the local mortuary. For years, the facility has stood as a grim reminder of neglect, and now the community is speaking out, …
(2026-02-01). Tehran Warns US Attack Would Spark a Regional War. moderndiplomacy.eu Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that an attack by the U. S. on Iran would escalate into a regional conflict. This statement follows increased U. S. naval presence in the Middle East amid tensions over a nuclear deal and Iranian actions against protesters. Khamenei asserted that Iran does not seek to provoke war …
(2026-02-01). Why Mpox Spread: Study faults early misdiagnosis in private health facilities. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A study by a team of scientists at the Uganda National Institute of Public Health reveals that most of the early cases of Mpox who sought care at private health facilities were misdiagnosed. More than half of the first confirmed patients initially sought care from private clinics, where 85 …
(2026-02-01). JEE Main 2026 Session 1 Answer Key Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release on the JEE Main official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the JEE Main Session 1 January 2026 Answer Key along with the Question Paper and Response Sheet (OMR Sheet) of the students who appeared in the engineering entrance exam.
(2026-02-01). More winter weather leads to heavy snow, cancelled flights and, in Florida, falling iguanas. devdiscourse.com A huge swath of the US from the Gulf Coast into New England was mired in extra-cold temperatures Sunday after a bomb cyclone brought heavy snow and hundreds of flight cancellations to North Carolina, flurries and falling iguanas in Florida, and more misery for thousands who are still without power from last weekend's ice storm in the South. About 150 million people were under cold weather advisories and extreme cold warnings in the eastern portion of the US, with wind chills near zero to single digits in the South and the coldest air mass seen in South Florida since December 1989, said Peter Mullinax, a meteorolo…
(2026-02-01). Polanski insists on an end to pointless personality politics on Laura Kuenssberg. thecanary.co 
On Laura Kuenssberg's show, Green Party leader Zack Polanski cut through the tired mainstream media obsession with playing into personality politics. Likely referring to repeated instances of career politicians advancing their own interests at the expense of their constituents, Polanski emphasises the importance of "grown-up politics," where the focus is on the substance of policy […] | By
(2026-02-01). Measles outbreak rips through Dilley child detention center, as nationwide epidemic deepens. wsws.org An outbreak of measles being reported at the Dilley children and family detention center in Texas highlights a nationwide resurgence that threatens US elimination status and underscores the collapse of vaccination, surveillance and public health infrastructure.
(2026-02-01). Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down. scmp.com Almost a decade after launching the Vision 2030 programme to diversify its oil-dependent economy, Saudi Arabia is redirecting its spending away from attention-grabbing futuristic urban projects into sectors that hold more promise to deliver results. | Since last year, the programme has undergone a review following a US$8 billion writedown at the end of 2024. The kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has scaled down glitzy projects significantly, such as the US$500 billion 170km (105 mile) long…
(2026-02-01). UPDATE 1-Costa Ricans vote as right-wing populists aim to extend mandate. devdiscourse.com Costa Ricans are voting in a general election on Sunday as the right-wing populist government seeks to extend its mandate and secure control of Congress at a time when drug-fueled violence has gripped the country. Laura Fernandez, President Rodrigo Chaves' protege and ‚Å former chief of staff, is leading in the polls with just over 40%, enough to win outright and avoid an April 5 runoff. She has pledged to continue Chaves' tough security policies and anti-establishment message. Her closest rivals in the 20-person field are Alvaro Ramos, a centrist economist representing the National Liberation Party (…
(2026-02-01). Leaders of PNG's Enga province plagued by violence vow to weed out illegal guns. asiapacificreport.nz By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor Political leaders in a Papua New Guinea province plagued by gun violence are making a collective stand to stop it. There is a new sense of political will among Enga Province's political leaders and police to come down hard on the use of illegal weapons. But they are…
(2026-02-01). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-02-01). Iran declares European armies 'terrorist groups' after IRGC designation. newarab.com 
Iran has declared European countries' armies "terrorist groups", its parliament speaker said Sunday, Slamming the bloc's "irresponsibl…
(2026-02-01). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-02-01). Exclusive-US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say. al-monitor.com By Andrea Shalal, Timour Azhari and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON/RIYADH, Jan 31 (Reuters) – Mark Savaya, named by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer in that role, sources familiar with the move said.The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Baghdad over Washington's push to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics.
(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). 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). Zelenskiy says new trilateral talks set for Feb 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. al-monitor.com KYIV, Feb 1 (Reuters) – A new round of U.S.-brokered trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 4 and 5, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, adding that Kyiv was ready for a "substantive discussion"."Our negotiating team has just delivered a report. The dates for the next trilateral meetings have been set — February 4 and 5 in Abu Dhabi," he wrote on X."Ukraine is ready for a substantive discussion, and we are interested in ensuring that the outcome brings us closer to a real and dignified end to the war."
(2026-02-01). The Right Way to Stop a New Nuclear Arms Race. passblue.com 
We have entered 2026 with the highest threat ever from nuclear weapons, and we are on the cusp of the expiration of the last remaining arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, the New START treaty, removing the last restraints on an accelerating arms race. This dangerous moment comes on Feb. 5, as …
(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). West Bengal Board Class 12 Model Question Paper Released. ummid.com The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released Model Question Papers for Class 12th Uchha Madhyamik or Higher Secondary Semester 4 Board Examinations 2026.
(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). 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). Edinburgh police: a masterclass in abject Islamophobia and incompetence. thecanary.co 
It's half midnight on 28 January by the time I open the door to my hostel room. Less than four hours later, I am walking back through it and out onto the Royal Mile for today's adventure — documenting the shutting down of Leonardo Factory in Edinburgh. There's a wee crowd gathered at the bus […] | By
(2026-02-01). Lukashenko congratulates Patriarch Kirill on enthronement anniversary. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill on the enthronement anniversary.
(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). Snowstorm disrupts travel in southern US as blast of icy weather widens. geo.tv 
This handout image released by the Gastonia Police Department shows a semi-truck struck by a freight train at the intersection of Poplar Street and Airline Avenue in Gastonia, north of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 31, 2026, amid a winter snowstorm affecting the region….
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). Move to strengthen global alignment in higher education sector. sanews.gov.za Move to strengthen global alignment in higher education sector | The Department of Higher Education and Training is in the process of conducting a sector-wide workshop on international relations, which is aimed at strengthening coherence and strategic alignment across the higher education and training sector. | This was announced by Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, at the South African Students in China Association (SASCA) 3rd Virtual National Conference held on 31 January. | Delivering her keynote address, Dube-Ncube described the conference as a critical platform for advancin…
(2026-02-01). Tactical medicine, firearms training: Reservists take part in Armed combat readiness check. eng.belta.by Training sessions are underway in key military disciplines. The program includes tactical, firearms, and medical training. The main goal is to maintain a high level of skills and coordinated action to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state.
(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). Judiciary Establishes Eight Regional Court of Appeal Circuits. plusnews.ug 
The Judiciary has established eight Court of Appeal Circuits across the country in a major reform aimed at bringing appellate justice closer to the people, reducing case backlog, and lowering the cost of accessing justice. According to a press statement issued by the Judiciary on Saturday, the reform is also intended to decongest the Court …
(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). The Goats That Never Came: How a 39 Billion Shilling Program Failed Karamoja's Most Vulnerable. plusnews.ug 
A government programme meant to rebuild lives in Karamoja has instead left communities counting losses. Approved in 2021 with nearly 40 billion shillings, the Karamoja Goat Initiative promised livestock and dignity to former cattle rustlers who had laid down their arms. In Abim District, however, only a fraction of the goats arrived, many sick, stolen, …
(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). Gala Selección de Maestros cierra Jazz Plaza en Cuba. radiohc.cu La gala Selección de Maestros, con el protagonismo del destacado pianista cubano Roberto Fonseca e invitados, despedirá hoy en la Sala Avellaneda el capitalino Teatro Nacional la edición 41 del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza. | El espectáculo reserva sorpresas y la actuación de artistas como Pedrito Calvo, Alexander Abreu, Haila María Mompié y Yasek Manzano, entre otros. | Hemos preparado un concierto muy especial y en momentos tan difíciles lo mejor que puedo ofrecer es mi música, declaró Fonseca en exclusiva a Prensa Latina. | La gala promete un toque especial, y se trata del vínculo con el séptimo arte, una…
(2026-02-01). Carlos Alcaraz gana a Djokovic la final del Abierto de Australia. cubadebate.cu El tenista español Carlos Alcaraz (1 ∞) se convirtió este domingo en el nuevo campeón del Abierto de Australia luego de ganarle en la final al serbio Novak Djokovic (4 ∞). Este título le permitió a Alcaraz convertirse en el jugador más joven en ganar todos los Grand Slam (el Abierto de Australia, Roland Garros, Wimbledon y el US Open), con 22 años y 272 días, dejando atrás el récord del estadounidense Don Budge, quien lo había hecho con 22 años y 363 días.
(2026-02-01). Litoral habanero registra moderadas penetraciones del mar (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El litoral habanero registra hoy penetraciones del mar de moderadas a fuertes, consecuencia del octavo frente frío de la actual temporada invernal. El empuje de vientos del noroeste, con rachas superiores a los 80 km/h, ha generado olas de hasta 4 metros, provocando el desbordamiento del muro del Malecón y la acumulación de agua en las zonas bajas.
(2026-02-01). José Luis Méndez Méndez, Premio Nacional de Historia 2026. cubadebate.cu El Premio Nacional de Historia 2026 le fue otorgado al Dr. Cs. José Luis Méndez Méndez en virtud de la integralidad de su obra investigativa y su excepcional impacto práctico y social, el magisterio formador y el amplio reconocimiento institucional que la respalda, así como la extraordinaria y prolongada consagración por más de 40 años al estudio, reconstrucción y defensa de la memoria histórica de Cuba frente a las agresiones imperialistas.
(2026-02-01). Más voces en EE.UU. condenan medida de asfixia de Trump contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba no representa una amenaza para la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos, coinciden las condenas a la orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump, considerada un reforzamiento brutal del bloqueo y un ataque a la soberanía de la isla. | Para el expresidente y exsecretario general del Consejo Nacional de Iglesias de Cristo en Estados Unidos Jim Winkler "el bloqueo petrolero de Trump, al igual que todo el bloqueo estadounidense de más de 60 años, es innecesario e inmoral". | Winkler lideró el organismo ecuménico más grande del país de 2013-2022, una asociación de 37 grupos de fe cristiana, que en conjunto abarca…
(2026-02-01). Voces en Estados Unidos se suman a la condena ante medidas de Trump de asfixiar a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Para el expresidente y exsecretario general del Consejo Nacional de Iglesias de Cristo en Estados Unidos Jim Winkler "el bloqueo petrolero de Trump, al igual que todo el bloqueo estadounidense de más de 60 años, es innecesario e inmoral".
(2026-02-01). Cocodrilos and Leones: First Semifinal of the 64th SNB. radiohc.cu Havana, February 1 (RHC) — The host team, Cocodrilos de Matanzas, and Leones de Industriales will begin the highly anticipated first semifinal of the 64th National Baseball Series this Sunday at the Victoria de Girón Stadium. | To reach this stage, the Matanzas team, led by the seasoned Armando Ferrer, blanked the Gallos de Sancti Spíritus 4-0, while Guillermo Carmona's Leones defeated the Huracanes de Mayabeque 4-2. | In their regular-season head-to-head matchup, the Cocodrilos emerged victorious 3-2. But Carmona insists that this is a clean slate. | Both teams boast an attractive blend of experienced playe…
(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). 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). 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). Líder supremo de Irán lanza contundente advertencia a Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El líder supremo de Irán, el ayatolá Alí Jameneí, advirtió este domingo que Estados Unidos "debe saber que si inicia una guerra, esta vez será una guerra regional". Así lo dijo en medio de las amenazas del presidente Donald Trump sobre una "maravillosa armada" de su país cerca del país de Oriente Medio.
(2026-02-01). El mundo condena nueva Orden Ejecutiva de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Numerosas organizaciones en el mundo han reafirmado su firme apoyo a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y seguridad nacionales, ante las nuevas medidas y presiones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra la Isla, insistiendo en que Cuba no es una amenaza para Estados Unidos, sino un símbolo de solidaridad y resistencia antimperialista. | La Red de Intelectuales y Artistas en Defensa de la Humanidad en un mensaje a los pueblos del capítulo cubano, calificó de falsas y cínicas las acusaciones del presidente Donald Trump de que las políticas, prácticas y acciones del Gobierno de Cuba son una amenaza inusual y extraord…
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). 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.
(2026-02-01). 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.