(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Berkeley Marina, Seabreeze Parking lot at 598 University Ave…
(2026-01-31). Israel officially accepts Gaza death toll of 70,000. wsws.org After years of denial by Israel, successive US and European governments and the international media, Israel has accepted the Gaza Health Ministry's official death toll.
(2026-01-31). Trump again bypasses U.S. Congress to push $6 billion in weapons sales to Israel. haaretz.com The four sales to Israel, including tactical vehicles and helicopters, were a violation of congressional norms, a senior Democratic official said, adding that Trump refuses to 'engage Congress on critical questions about the next steps in Gaza'…
(2026-01-31). Saturday 2/14: Love in the Time of Intifada: A Fundraiser for Gaza Students. indybay.org The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley.
(2026-01-31). raises credit outlook from negative to stable, citing Gaza cease-fire. haaretz.com While boosting Israel's outlook, the credit rating agency reaffirmed the country's credit rating — the likelihood that a country will repay its debts — warning that Israel's security and geopolitical environment remains vulnerable…
(2026-01-31). Gaza: "Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter" icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). The Israeli Military's Denial of the Gaza Death Toll was always to Shape Western News Reporting. juancole.com
(2026-01-31). Reports: Israeli settlers set fire to house in West Bank Bedouin community. haaretz.com
(2026-01-31). New Jeffrey Epstein files released by Trump's DoJ; Over 2000 videos, 180,000 images revealed. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Department of Justice has released a massive new cache of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, totaling over 3.5 million pages, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that these materials include content seized from Epstein's devices, with rigorous review protocols to protect victims' privacy. The release comes under a law requiring all Epstein-related records to be made public by December 19, 2025, after months of resistance from the Trump administration. The files shed light on previously hidden details of Epstein's network and connections, raising questions about wh…
(2026-01-31). US Justice Dept releases millions of Epstein files documents. newarab.com 
(2026-01-31). Trump's Justice Department releases new cache of Jeffrey Epstein files. geo.tv 
This undated photo from the personal collection of Jeffrey Epstein provided by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee on December 12, 2025, shows US President Donald Trump, flanked by Epstein. — AFPThe US Justice Department on Friday published a new cache of files related…
(2026-01-31). Elon Musk figura en los nuevos archivos de Epstein. cubadebate.cu El multimillonario estadounidense Elon Musk figura en los nuevos archivos del caso del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Esta jornada, el Departamento de Justicia de EE.UU. ha publicado tres millones de páginas de los archivos más. Musk afirmó anteriormente que él y Epstein nunca se conocieron.
(2026-01-31). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez anunció Ley de Amnistía General. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez anunció este viernes impulsar una Ley de Amnistía General que cubra todo el periodo de violencia política desde 1999 hasta la actualidad. | Al intervenir en la apertura del Año Judicial 2026 y presentación de gestión en 2025 del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia (TSJ), la dignataria encargó a la Comisión para la Revolución Judicial y al Programa para la Convivencia Democrática y para la Paz a instalarse con urgencia para que en las próximas horas presenten la normativa ante la Asamblea Nacional (parlamento). | Solicitó, al respecto, la máxima colaboración del cuerp…
(2026-01-31). Sino-UK ties enjoy renewed momentum. ecns.cn United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in China this week with a high-level delegation, seeking to revitalize his country's ties with the world's second-largest economy during the first visit by a British leader since 2018.
(2026-01-31). Guterres warns UN risks 'imminent financial collapse'. newarab.com 
The UN faces chronic
(2026-01-31). China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission said Thursday.
(2026-01-31). Insights | Unfinished wishes: Filipino 'comfort women' demand Japan's long-awaited apology. ecns.cn Filipino "comfort women" have spent decades seeking justice for the atrocities they endured during Japan's occupation of the Philippines, with many protesting until their final days, according to Sharon Cabusao-Silva, a coordinator of Lila Pilipina.
(2026-01-31). A settlement of unbounded frontiers>. ecns.cn Baihaba village sits on China's northwesternmost edge, where it occupies overlapping realms of identity, Erik Nilsson reports in Altay, Xinjiang.
(2026-01-31). DRC civilians still bear burnt one year after Goma's fall. independent.co.ug 
GOMA, DRC | Xinhua | One year after Goma, a regional urban hub in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), fell to the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, the conflict continues to shape daily life in the region. In the early hours of Jan. 27, 2025, M23 rebels took control of large …
(2026-01-31). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). China-Britain ties in numbers. ecns.cn Over the decades, the two nations have cultivated a mutually beneficial partnership, strengthened by major trade agreements, vibrant educational exchanges and deep cultural collaborations.
(2026-01-31). US military Action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global Nuclear Cascade. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The United States is seemingly On Jan. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump sharply intensified his threats to the Islamic Republic, suggesting that if Tehran did not agree to a set of demands, he could mount…
(2026-01-31). China, Philippines to keep talks open on maritime affairs. ecns.cn China and the Philippines agreed on Thursday to maintain communication on maritime affairs through diplomatic channels.
(2026-01-31). Declaration of the Revolutionary Government: Cuba condemns and denounces new escalation of U.S. economic blockade. radiohc.cu The Revolutionary Government of Cuba condemned this Thursday in the strongest terms a new and extreme escalation of the economic blockade imposed by the United States, aimed at completely blocking fuel supplies to the Island. | The action, carried out through an executive order from the US President dated January 29, declares a supposed "national emergency" to impose tariffs on countries that trade oil with Cuba. | In an official statement, the Cuban government denounced that this measure, justified with "an extensive list of lies and defamatory accusations," constitutes a flagrant violation of International Law…
(2026-01-31). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). China's industrial profit recovery driven by structural capital shift. ecns.cn The plan, issued by the General Office of the State Council, aims to enhance and expand the supply of consumer services while grasping the trend of consumption upgrading in the sector.
(2026-01-31). Blazing rap of The 15th Five-Year Plan: Go, Jiangxi! ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. From the old revolutionary base to a fast-developing province, Jiangxi is building its global engine.
(2026-01-31). Standard Chartered Secures Gov't UGX 2.7TR for Infrastructure. plusnews.ug 
Uganda has secured ‚Ǩ641.1 million (about Shs2.75 trillion) in external financing for three major infrastructure projects after signing financing agreements with Standard Chartered Bank, in a move the government says will accelerate its long-term growth ambitions. The agreements were signed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, on behalf of the …
(2026-01-31). A friendship built through music and travel between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra>. ecns.cn Music and travel have brought people together and strengthened connections across cultures and through friendship for more than five decades.
(2026-01-31). Search continues in frigid Atlantic for 6 crew after 'Nor'Easter Men' fishing boat sinks. scmp.com There was no mayday call from the commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean as it navigated the frigid Atlantic Ocean on Friday morning on its way home to Gloucester, Massachusetts, America's oldest fishing port. The US Coast Guard was notified by the boat's beacon that alerts when it hits the water. | When rescuers arrived they found one person dead, floating in the water, along with a debris field and an empty lifeboat. Six people remain missing.
(2026-01-31). US govt starts likely brief shutdown as Congress fails to approve deal. geo.tv 
A Capitol Police officer patrols the east front of the US Capitol in Washington. — Reuters/FileShutdown in effect as House of Representatives fails to act in time.Senate approves spending deal ahead of midnight deadline.Shutdown buys time to debate immigration enforcement…
(2026-01-30). Comicomment: Hegemonic ambitions, mixed in a cup. ecns.cn The world is not a jungle café, and other countries' sovereignty should not be leftover dregs in a cup. This "Iced Americano" will eventually be spilled—right back on its maker.
(2026-01-31). Sweeping penalties target soccer corruption. ecns.cn In the latest crackdown on illegal activities plaguing soccer in the country, authorities have imposed heavy penalties on clubs and individuals accused of large scale violation of rules and regulations even as experts called for more sustained efforts to fight corruption.
(2026-01-31). Thursday 2/5: Pro-Peace Vigil (20-Minute Meditation). indybay.org San Francisco City Hall Steps (Polk St.)…
(2026-01-31). 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…
(2026-01-31). Rob Nilsson's collection of 9@Night Films playing at the Tenderloin Museum. indybay.org Collection of "9@Night Films" directed by Rob Nilsson, playing at the Tenderloin Museum, in San Francisco.
(2026-01-31). Unite to Fight the Far Right Rally J24. indybay.org On January 24 activists counter protested the annual "West Coast Walk for Life"
(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: San Francisco Social Movement history: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). Michigan immigrants face increasing repression from federal agents. wsws.org ICE arrests in Michigan were up 230 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, and included immigrants with legal status and those with spouses or children who are US citizens.
(2026-01-31). "They watched him get crushed" : Ford Chicago Assembly Plant worker critically injured after management ignored safety warnings. wsws.org A Ford Chicago Assembly Plant worker was critically injured when a vehicle fell on him due to known safety hazards, which both management and the UAW apparatus ignored.
(2026-01-31). Chancellor Merz demands German imperialism must "learn to speak the language of power politics" wsws.org Merz's response to the new world situation he described could just as well have come from one of Hitler's programmatic speeches in the early 1930s.
(2026-01-31). 250 years since the publication of Tom Paine's Common Sense. wsws.org Paine's revolutionary assault on monarchy and aristocracy cleared the way for American independence a quarter century ago—and speaks urgently to the present…
(2026-01-31). Friday 2/13: Day: A Show and Craft Market. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-31). Tens of thousands of students across US join Minneapolis movement against ICE. wsws.org Reporters from the WSWS will be intervening on the ground in Minneapolis and around the country as tens of thousands call for a general strike to abolish the immigration gestapo and bring down the Trump government.
(2026-01-31). Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). Journalist Don Lemon, anti-ICE protesters arrested on orders of Trump administration. wsws.org The arrests of these protesters and journalists mark a massive escalation in the Trump administration's criminalization of dissent and assault on core democratic rights.
(2026-01-31). Dance and Music are potent forms of cultural Defiance in Palestine. juancole.com (
(2026-01-31). China unveils 'space+' ambitions for tourism, mining and more. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Thursday announced its intention to plan and promote new frontiers in space development, including space tourism, space digital infrastructure, space resource exploitation, and space traffic management during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period.
(2026-01-31). Saturday 2/14: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 Collective | 465 South Van Ness Ave | San Francisco, CA | 94103…
(2026-01-31). 'Goose, goose, goose!' Yiwu actually made a foreigner fall in love with Luo Binwang! ecns.cn If you come to Yiwu, you must take a walk through Luo Binwang Park. Here, you can not only see the scenes described in the poem "Ode to the Goose," but also learn about the legendary life of the Tang-dynasty poet Luo Binwang.
(2026-01-31). PLE: High SST failures linked to Competency-Based Teaching. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has attributed the high failure rates in Social Studies to teachers' slow adoption of competency-based teaching methods. According to the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, Social Studies and Religious Education emerged as the worst-performing subjects, despite stronger outcomes in previous years. Thirteen …
(2026-01-31). Residents of this Palestinian village are slowly suffocating. Their land is being taken, and so are their lives. haaretz.com Mohammed Nassan, 15, is the fourth person killed in al-Mughayyir in two years. An Israeli soldier shot him, claiming he was about to throw a stone at an armored vehicle. His family says the army delayed the funeral and harassed mourners with tear gas and live fire…
(2026-01-31). Strike by 31,000 Kaiser nurses continues, as strike looms for thousands of pharmacy and lab workers. wsws.org Healthcare workers are being driven into direct confrontation, not only with corporate healthcare giants like Kaiser Permanente, but with the entire political and economic framework that subordinates human life to profit, repression and state violence.
(2026-01-31). Philadelphia: Trump removes historic depiction of enslavement. workers.org 
Philadelphia Despite broad public opposition, on Jan. 22 National Park Service (NPS) workers carried out orders from President Donald Trump to remove over a dozen display panels about the history of enslavement in the U.S. Panel at the President's House depicts George Washington's signing of the infamous 1793 Fugitive Slave . . . |
(2026-01-31). US to release 65,000 extra seasonal worker visas for 2026. geo.tv 
(2026-01-31). China reaffirms sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao, criticizes Japan's military expansion: Defense Ministry Spokesperson. ecns.cn Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are China's inherent territory, and China will continue to take effective measures to firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty as well as its maritime rights and interests, Jiang Bin, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2026-01-31). China's 2025 marked by record heat and mixed renewable energy outlook. ecns.cn China's meteorological authorities released two major reports on Thursday, revealing that 2025 was marked by extreme weather and mixed prospects for renewable energy.
(2026-01-31). China steps up research on 'space mining' technologies. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to step up research into space resource development, focusing on technologies for surveying and extracting materials from minor planets, the company said on Thursday.
(2026-01-31). US approves multibillion-dollar arms deals to Saudi Arabia, Israel. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on September 29, 2025. — ReutersState Dept okays $3.8bn sale of 30 attack helicopters to Israel.Also approves $9bn sale to Saudi Arabia for 730…
(2026-01-31). Western Monarch Numbers Remain at Historic Low. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO; January 29, 2026 — After surveys by hundreds of volunteers and partners, results from the 29th annual Western Monarch Count led by the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation reveal another historically low population. Approximately 12,260 monarchs were recorded across 249 sites during the typical peak overwintering period from late November through early December 2025, when monarchs cluster together in groves of trees along California's coast.
(2026-01-31). Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals, Artists and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity: Cuba is not a threat to the United States! radiohc.cu The Cuban Chapter of the Network of Intellectuals, Artists, and Social Movements in Defense of Humanity (REDH) issued a strong statement in response to recent declarations by Donald Trump, who described Cuba as an unusual threat to U.S. security to justify his plan to impose tariffs on products from countries that sell or supply oil to the island.
(2026-01-31). High Court orders IGP to clarify whereabouts of missing NUP leader. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to clarify whether the police are holding National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for Western Region, Jolly Tukamushaba. The directive was issued by Justice Joyce Kavuma on Friday while hearing an application filed by Tukamushaba's lawyers, …
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Over 200 dead in Congo coltan mine disaster. geo.tv 
(2026-01-31). UNEB Pushes to Scrap PLE Aggregate System to Curb Cheating. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has revived its long-standing proposal to abolish the aggregate-based grading system for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), in a decisive move aimed at dismantling one of the leading drivers of examination malpractice in primary schools. UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino Obua appealed on Friday during the release of the 2025 …
(2026-01-31). US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia as Middle East tensions mount. scmp.com The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totalling US$6.67 billion and to Saudi Arabia worth US$9 billion. | The State Department announced the sales to America's allies in the Middle East late on Friday as tensions rise in the region over the possibility of US military strikes on Iran. They were made public after the department notified Congress of its approval of the sales earlier in the day.
(2026-01-31). Fire spreads in Victoria as heatwave grips Australia's south east, air quality plummets. wsws.org This inferno is tearing through a region that only days earlier had been hit by destructive flash flooding, underscoring the "whiplash" character of climate-driven extremes now confronting Victoria.
(2026-01-31). Monday 2/2: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). Innovative banking solutions accelerate cross-border finance as East Africa's trade and travel grow. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cross-border banking is becoming increasingly central to East Africa's financial system as rising trade, travel and labour mobility drive demand for seamless regional financial services. Banks across the region are expanding beyond their home markets through branches, subsidiaries and digital platforms to follow customers, finance cross-border trade and tap …
(2026-01-31). Friday 1/30: Noisemaker protest at the Israeli Consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-01-31). Australia: Union officials stop striking health workers speaking to SEP members at Melbourne rally. wsws.org Health Workers Union bureaucrats denounced the SEP as "scabs" who were "spreading division in the union."
(2026-01-31). US approves major arms deals to Israel, Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
The The State Department said it green-lighted a $3.8-billion sale of 30 Apache attack helicopters to "The United States is com…
(2026-01-31). Premier calls for stronger economic cooperation. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and the United Kingdom amid rising unilateralism and protectionism and aggravating geopolitical tensions to secure shared prosperity.
(2026-01-31). "If you care about the world you live in, you might want to fight for it, because it might not be there next year." A conversation with hip-hop artist Sole. wsws.org Independent rap artist Sole spoke to the WSWS about the issues confronting hip-hop artists in the present situation, as well as his opposition to the Trump administration's assault on the population.
(2026-01-31). China to boost development of new growth areas in service consumption. ecns.cn Chinese authorities unveiled a work plan on Thursday to accelerate the cultivation of fresh growth areas in service consumption, thereby bolstering high-quality economic development.
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank, torch building, attack residents, Palestinian reports say. haaretz.com Video footage shows unknown individuals approaching the village of Jaba near Ramallah after dark, and a building set on fire. Locals told Haaretz that around twenty settlers were seen gathering in the nearby Gur Aryeh outpost…
(2026-01-31). Vigil Outside Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org On January 29, a vigil to honor Alex Pettri.
(2026-01-31). As salmon and Delta fish crash, Trump regime approves Sites Reservoir project ROD. indybay.org "Tribal Nations were not meaningfully consulted on a project that directly impacts our waters, sacred places, and our salmon," said Josa Talley, a Karuk Tribal member and Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Save California Salmon. "That alone should have stopped this project. It is reckless to ignore Tribal knowledge and push projects that further destabilize rivers, devastate our already ailing salmon runs and the industries and cultures they sustain, and call it 'progress."
(2026-01-31). Thursday 1/29: Protest @ Press Conference. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza…
(2026-01-31). Thailand's election highlights deep crisis of bourgeois rule. wsws.org None of the major parties expects to secure a majority with polling showing a sharp collapse in support for Pheu Thai and the People's Party since 2023.
(2026-01-31). Finance Secures UGX 2.75 Trillion Financing Deals for Power, Water, and Roads. plusnews.ug 
The Government of Uganda has signed financing agreements worth UGX 2.747 trillion to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening power transmission, expanding water and sanitation services, and upgrading a key road corridor. The projects will be financed through external funding mobilised by Standard Chartered Bank, with insurance backing from international development partners. Government …
(2026-01-31). China executes 11 gang members from northern Myanmar telecom fraud rings. ecns.cn China on Thursday executed 11 members of gangs operating in northern Myanmar, including key figures in telecom fraud rings.
(2026-01-31). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). Architect explains why Australian public housing towers should be fixed, not demolished. wsws.org "It appears that the government no longer wants to supply and manage public housing." — Simon Robinson, OFFICE architect.
(2026-01-31). New York City Mayor Mamdani prepares for austerity following NYPD raid against anti-ICE protesters. wsws.org The most overt expression of Mamdani's prostration before and political integration into the capitalist establishment is his ongoing relationship with Donald Trump.
(2026-01-31). Reject the IG Metall union's nationalist defence of steel production in Germany! wsws.org While Thyssenkrupp shareholders plan to approve a €93 million dividend, the corporation is preparing to slash 11,000 jobs in its steel division. Workers must reject the complicity of the IG Metall union and build independent rank-and-file committees to defend their livelihoods against these attacks.
(2026-01-31). Sunday 2/22: Community Call: Live from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/f……
(2026-01-31). Trump hints at deadline for Iran to come to nuclear talks. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks ahead of the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. — ReutersTrump says Iran wants deal as US forces move…
(2026-01-31). AI governance tops China's 2025 technology buzzwords list. ecns.cn "AI governance" topped the "Top 10 Technology Buzzwords of 2025," released by the Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism, signaling a global shift in artificial intelligence development from technological competition to rulemaking, experts said.
(2026-01-31). Saturday 1/31: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-31). Western media and the White House trade barbs in meme war: 'Tariff King' or 'T-Rex'. ecns.cn Western media outlets and the White House seem to have launched an online "meme war," trading images and satire in a back-and-forth that has drawn wide attention.
(2026-01-31). NUP Candidate, Lawyers Withdraw from Masaka City Woman MP Vote Recount Exercise. plusnews.ug 
Rose Nalubowa, the Masaka City Woman MP-elect, and her lawyers have withdrawn from exercise to conduct a recount of votes in the election conducted in the area.‚Äé ‚ÄéOn Friday afternoon, the Masaka Chief Magistrate Abert Asiimwe ordered a recount of ballots following an application filed by Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement-NRM party candidate who …
(2026-01-31). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-31). 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.
(2026-01-31). China's Wingtech, owner of Nexperia, expects wider loss amid row over Dutch chipmaker. scmp.com Wingtech Technology, the Chinese owner of chipmaker Nexperia, is expected to post a loss of between 9 billion yuan (US$1.3 billion) and 13.5 billion yuan in 2025, owing to the Dutch government's takeover of the semiconductor firm, the Shanghai-listed company said in a statement on Friday. | Wingtech said that its authority over the chipmaker continues to be "temporarily restricted" since the October 7 ruling of the Dutch Enterprise Chamber, a special division of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal,…
(2026-01-31). Peninsula Open Space Trust Protects 2,284 Acres of Sargent Ranch. indybay.org $23 million acquisition ensures conservation of full 6,500 acres; commitments in place for remaining ranch parcels in late 2026 | Deal secures habitat for threatened species, regional wildlife connectivity and preservation of culturally significant landscape…
(2026-01-31). Auditor General exposes deep failures in PDM. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's flagship poverty eradication programme, the Parish Development Model (PDM), is struggling with deep structural and governance failures despite absorbing trillions of Shillings in public funds, Auditor General Edward Akol has revealed. In his December audit report to Parliament, Akol notes that although the government has invested 3.38 trillion …
(2026-01-31). Friday 1/30: "On the Brutal Death of Alex Pretti and What Must Be Done Now! indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2026-01-31). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-01-31). ICRC response in northern Syria: Operational update. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Results of the ICRC Writing Competition VI: Upholding Humanity. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Honduras: How development finance and corporate power enabled the killing of Berta Cáceres. fidh.org
(2026-01-31). Rebuilding livelihoods for conflict-affected families in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). United States plunges into unlawful rule and extrajudicial killings. fidh.org
(2026-01-31). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-01-31). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Comicomment: The costume of hegemony. ecns.cn
(2026-01-31). Azerbaijan – Armenia: ICRC representatives travel to Azerbaijan to visit persons detained in relation to the conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Somalia: Rebuilding life beyond the emergency. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Sunday 2/8: Katia Padilla: Nothing About Us Without Us: What Community-Led Power Really Looks like. indybay.org
(2026-01-31). Frequently Asked Questions: International Armed Conflict (IAC). icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Serbia: Further progress needed to clarify the fate of the missing. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). More Than a Competition: The Journey of Uganda's IHL Moot Court Winners. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Comicomment: 'Iced Americano' formula for hegemony. ecns.cn
(2026-01-31). Frequently asked questions: ICRC's work in the Philippines. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Call for Applications: Consultancy-External Final Evaluation. fidh.org
(2026-01-31). Highland Park Stands With Minnesota. indybay.org
(2026-01-31). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japan doesn't feel like home to me: Japanese 'war orphan' Kunihiro Kanou. ecns.cn
(2026-01-31). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-30). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Jan. 25- Jan. 31). ecns.cn
(2026-01-31). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Somalia: One year on, families reeling from conflict in Puntland. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). Bosnia and Herzegovina: Families of the missing still seek answers. icrc.org
(2026-01-31). China apoya firmemente a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y seguridad nacionales. radiohc.cu Un portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de China expresó este viernes su firme oposición a las acciones y prácticas inhumanas que podrían privar al pueblo cubano de sus derechos a la subsistencia y al desarrollo, informó la Agencia de Noticias Xinhua. | El vocero Guo Jiakun hizo estas declaraciones en respuesta a una pregunta sobre una orden ejecutiva firmada el jueves por el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, que amenaza con imponer aranceles adicionales a bienes importados procedentes de países que proporcionen petróleo a Cuba. | "China apoya firmemente a Cuba en la defensa de su soberanía y s…
(2026-01-31). Concluyó en La Habana proceso de Plenos Extraordinarios del PCC. radiohc.cu 
La Habana acogió la sesión del Pleno Extraordinario de su Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), con la cual concluyó el proceso de análisis en todo el país, informó la institución política desde su perfil en Facebook. | El encuentro estuvo encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del PCC y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, junto a Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización. | En el Pleno se examinaron temas esenciales para el funcionamiento de la organización y se debatieron las potencialidades de los territorios para impulsar el desar…
(2026-01-31). Papuschi: ´No pensé que volvería a estar en los Premios Tejano Mundial ª. radiohc.cu 
Con un carisma y un estilo que le identifica en las plataformas virtuales y en el universo de la música tejana mundial Papushi nombre artístico de Jorge Soto, compositor e intérprete, nació en la provincia de Holguín en el Oriente cubano y apuesta por segunda ocasión a los Premios Tejano Mundial.
(2026-01-31). ALBA condena orden ejecutiva de EE.UU. contra Cuba. radiohc.cu La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA) rechaza de manera categórica la reciente orden ejecutiva del presidente de los Estados Unidos que pretende imponer un bloqueo total a los suministros de combustible a la República de Cuba, bajo la amenaza de aplicar arbitrarios aranceles contra países que mantengan relaciones comerciales legítimas con Cuba, en violación de las normas internacionales del libre comercio; así como de las prerrogativas soberanas de cada Estado. | Esta acción, que se inscribe en la política histórica de bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero contra Cuba, busca somete…
(2026-01-31). Desde Cuba apelan a apoyo del pueblo de EE. UU. ante planes de su Gobierno. radiohc.cu Un mensaje que apela al apoyo del pueblo de los Estados Unidos fue la respuesta de la Casa de las Américas, publicada este viernes, a la nueva orden ejecutiva del presidente Donald Trump. | El texto resalta los ´sentimientos auténticos del pueblo de ese país ª, y recurre a su respaldo para detener lo que califica como un ´proyecto de genocidio en curso ª. | La institución cultural denuncia que las razones expuestas por la Casa Blanca en el documento firmado este jueves, son mentiras recicladas con el objetivo de convertir a Cuba, ante los ojos de la opinión pública, en una ´amenaza…
(2026-01-31). Presidente Díaz-Canel: Cuba superará medida ejecutiva de Donald Trump. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel declaró este viernes que el país superará la reciente medida ejecutiva firmada por el mandatario estadounidense Donald Trump y exhortó al pueblo cubano a responder a esa disposición con resistencia creativa e inteligencia. | Durante el pleno extraordinario del Comité Provincial del PCC en La Habana, manifestó: Aunque haya cerco con el combustible, Cuba no se va a dejar vencer por el imperio". | También instó al pueblo, con los militantes del PCC a la vanguardia, ´a luchar, a crear, a t…
(2026-01-31). °Patria o Muerte, Venceremos! es la decisión de Cuba ante nueva escalada del Gobierno de EEUU. radiohc.cu Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario | El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país. | La orden ejecutiva del presidente estadounidense, anunciada el 29 de enero de 2026, declara una supuesta emergencia nacional, en virtud de la cual su gobierno podrá imponer aranceles comerciales a las importaciones de productos provenientes de países que suministren petróleo a Cuba. | Para justificar una acción tan extrema, se esgrime en el texto de l…
(2026-01-31). Italia, junto a Cuba en estos difíciles tiempos. radiohc.cu 
Eventos de reflexión e intercambio, acciones públicas y homenajes, respaldan a la Revolución cubana en Italia, al conmemorarse en estos días el 173 aniversario del natalicio de José Martí el 28 de enero. | Dedicadas también al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, en el año de su centenario, las actividades emiten un claro mensaje de rechazo contra el bloqueo criminal que impone Estados Unidos, condenan la política exterior de la Casa Blanca contra los pueblos de América y exigen el cumplimiento de los decretos internacionales como la Carta de la ONU. | De igual forma repudian la invasión militar realizada por efectiv…
(2026-01-31). Convocan a dos días de protestas en todo EEUU contra violencia del ICE. cubadebate.cu "No queremos el futuro que nos dicen que debemos aceptar. Tenemos compañeros ausentes, tratan de provocarnos miedo todos los días, no lo vamos a aceptar", declararon Ria y su colega Josie, dos estudiantes de preparatoria en Mineápolis y organizadores del movimiento de oposición en esa ciudad de Minesota, que han captado la atención nacional e internacional.
(2026-01-31). Más de 53 000 niños y jóvenes fueron asesinados en América Latina y el Caribe en siete años. cubadebate.cu En América Latina y el Caribe, la violencia sigue siendo una grave amenaza para la vida y el bienestar de millones de menores de edad, advierten la Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) y el Fondo de la ONU para la Infancia (UNICEF) en una nueva investigación. 53.318 niños y jóvenes fueron víctimas de homicidio en la región entre 2015 y 2022.
(2026-01-31). Declaración del Gobierno Revolucionario: Cuba condena y denuncia nueva escalada del cerco económico de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno Revolucionario condena en los términos más enérgicos la nueva escalada del gobierno de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, en su empeño por imponer un cerco absoluto a los suministros de combustible a nuestro país.
(2026-01-31). Independencia bajo tutela: La Enmienda Platt y los límites de la soberanía cubana. cubadebate.cu La Enmienda Platt ocupa un lugar central en la historia política cubana. Más que un simple apéndice constitucional, expresó la inserción profundamente asimétrica de Cuba en el orden internacional de comienzos del siglo XX y reveló los límites impuestos al ejercicio de la soberanía en un contexto de hegemonía estadounidense en expansión.
(2026-01-31). Casa de las Américas y la Uneac denuncian nueva agresión de EEUU contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Ante el nuevo intento del Gobierno estadounidense de asfixiar a la Isla, y socavar la cultura de paz del continente, instituciones culturales cubanas denunciaron la orden ejecutiva firmada por el presidente Donald Trump, que define a Cuba como una "amenaza inusual y extraordinaria" contra la seguridad nacional y la política exterior de ese país.
(2026-01-31). Jefe de Estado cubano constata avances en digitalización en hospital habanero. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel visitó este viernes el Hospital Universitario Clínico Quirúrgico 'Comandante Manuel Fajardo', en el municipio de Plaza de la Revolución, como parte de un recorrido por instituciones de salud de La Habana, cuyo eje común es la transformación digital. | Según el perfil oficial de la Presidencia en X, acompañaron al mandatario, el ministro de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal Miranda; la ministra de Comunicaciones, Mayra Arevich, y otros directivos del Ministerio de Salud Pública (MINSAP). | Du…
(2026-01-30). Israel offers 'limited' Rafah reopening on Sunday after nearly 2-year Gaza border shutdown. scmp.com Israel said Friday that it will reopen the pedestrian border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in both directions over the weekend, marking an important step forward for US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan. | COGAT, the Israeli military body in charge of coordinating aid to Gaza, said in a statement that starting on Sunday a "limited movement of people only" would be allowed through the Rafah crossing, Gaza's main gateway to the outside world.
(2026-01-30). CAIR denounces Israel's killing of Palestinians, including journalists in Gaza. workers.org 
The three journalists — Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Samir Shaath and Anas Ghanem — murdered in Gaza by Israeli forces on Jan. 21, 2026. The following press release was issued by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) on Jan.21, 2026, and posted at cair.com/press-releases. CAIR condemns Israel's killing of . . . |
(2026-01-30). US envoys to Israel blocked USAID warnings of Gaza 'wasteland'. newarab.com 
US Agency for International Development (USAID) staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration: Northern Gaza had turned into an "Apocalyptic Wasteland" with dire shortages of food and medical aid. | Three months after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's incursion into the Gaza Strip, the internal message laid out in gruesome detail scenes observed by United Nations staff who visited the area on a two-part humanitarian fact-finding mission in January and February. | The staff reported seeing a human femur and other bones on the roads, dead bodies abandoned in ca…
(2026-01-30). UK activists urge MPs to attend 'rare' debate on Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists in The The campaign has also urged British voters to send t…
(2026-01-30). Only Idiots Believe The War Propaganda About Iran. thealtworld.com There is nothing you can say to me to convince me that US regime change interventionism in the middle east is a swell idea. | There is nothing you can say to convince me that the Trump administration is telling us the truth about Iran. | There is nothing you can say to convince me that the mass media are telling us the truth about Iran. | There is nothing you can say to convince me the people who just spent two years incinerating Gaza have kind-hearted intentions for the Iranian people. | There is nothing you can say to convince me that protecting Israel is a good and desirable thing that westerners should suppor…
(2026-01-30). Israel to reopen Gaza Rafah crossing on Sunday, in largely symbolic move. haaretz.com At this stage, only sick and wounded Palestinians will be allowed to exit the Gaza Strip, along with those accompanying them. An Israeli security official told Haaretz that between 150 and 200 entries and exits are expected at the crossing per day…
(2026-01-30). How threat to destroy Hamas turned into talks on its political future in Gaza. haaretz.com Israel ostensibly has both the right and the ability to launch a campaign to reoccupy western Gaza in an attempt to neutralize Hamas militarily. But Trump doesn't seem to be in any hurry to grant the IDF a green light…
(2026-01-30). Trump is determined to launch phase two of his Gaza plan. The Israeli last hope is that he fails. haaretz.com Some members of Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition believe that if the U.S. president's plan collapses, he will give Israel the green light to recapture Gaza ‚ñ How Netanyahu distorted reality to serve his own interests by accusing Biden of responsibility for IDF deaths ‚ñ Hezbollah's fears of an Iranian collapse have implications for Israel…
(2026-01-30). Doctors Without Borders refuses to share list of Palestinian staff with Israel. radiohc.cu Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has announced that it will not share a list of its Palestinian and global staff with Israel, after failing to secure assurances around safety and independence. | Last year, the Israeli government announced that NGOs seeking registration to operate in occupied Palestine would be required to hand over personal information about their staff. | On 30 December, 37 NGOs, including MSF, received an official notification that their registrations would expire the next day, triggering a two-month period after which they would be required to cease operations in Gaza, as well as the occupied Wes…
(2026-01-30). US envoys to Israel blocked 'apocalyptic' Gaza warning in 2024: report. scmp.com US Agency for International Development staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration: Northern Gaza had turned into an "Apocalyptic Wasteland" with dire shortages of food and medical aid. | Three months after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's incursion into the Gaza Strip, the internal message laid out in gruesome detail scenes observed by United Nations staff who visited the area on a two-part humanitarian fact-finding mission in January…
(2026-01-30). South Africa and Israel expel envoys in deepening feud. al-monitor.com South Africa ordered Israel's top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours on Friday, citing a "series of violations" and prompting the Israeli government to expel Pretoria's own diplomatic representative.Ties between the nations are already strained by South Africa's case before the United Nations top court in 2023 to argue that Israel's war on Gaza amounts to genocide. The South African foreign ministry said it had informed Israel that its charge d'affaires, Ariel Seidman, was "persona non grata" and "required to depart from the Republic within 72 hours".
(2026-01-30). For the UK Gaza ceasefire is fig leaf for selling arms to Israel. newarab.com 
Amidst the seemingly imminent progression to the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, it's worth reflecting on what news coverage on Palestine looks like now, and what that means for the Palestinian struggle. | Two and a half years into Israel's genocide, the Palestinian people have been practically entirely stricken from the British mainstream media agenda. That doesn't mean there is no mention of Palestine, or more specifically the Gaza Strip, but it is coming up through reporting on the global machinations of imperialist powers, rather than through a concern for the Palestinian people. | We hear…
(2026-01-30). Final set of Epstein files released, with mentions of Trump, Musk and Lutnick. scmp.com The US Justice Department on Friday published millions of ‚Äånew files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including emails that show Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's commerce secretary, apparently visited Epstein's private island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties. | Todd ‚Blanche, the US deputy attorney general, said Friday's massive batch of documents marked the end of the Trump administration's planned releases under a law passed in November that…
(2026-01-30). Russia warns that the U.S. won't have 'a walk in the park' similar to Venezuela. radiohc.cu The Russian ambassador to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, warned the United States today that they shouldn't expect a 'walk in the park' similar to Venezuela's if they plan to militarily intervene in Cuba. | "In Venezuela, there has been a betrayal, without a doubt. They openly acknowledge it. Some high-ranking officials have, in fact, betrayed President Nicolás Maduro. They won't be able to repeat that act in Cuba," the diplomat explained in an interview with the Rossiya 24 television channel. | "They can't expect a walk to what happened in Venezuela," Nebenzia reiterated. | The representative of the Eurasi…
(2026-01-30). Venezuela's Interim Government Agrees to Submit Monthly Budget to Trump Admin. truthout.org In the aftermath of the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, Venezuela has agreed to submit a monthly budget to the Trump administration, which will release money from an account funded by oil sales. It's a deal for the interim government led by Delcy Rodriguéz that historian Greg Grandin calls "governing under the blade." In a further shift away from the… |
(2026-01-30). Workers World says "Hands off Venezuela" and "Abolish ICE" workers.org 
Workers World newspaper has been on top of reporting the news and analyzing two of the primary issues being addressed by anti-imperialist, anti-racist forces in the U.S. today. Our articles and editorials strongly demand "U.S. out of Venezuela!" and "No ICE on our streets!" and support the activists fighting back . . . |
(2026-01-30). No airstrikes, no war: Nervous Trump now mulls 3rd military option on Iran. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a new set of military options against Iran that go beyond the June 2025 air campaign, with planning focused on deeper strikes against nuclear and missile sites and broader damage to Tehran's military infrastructure and command network. One proposal reportedly involves elite U.S. Special Forces carrying out limited, high‚Äërisk raids on surviving nuclear and weapons facilities, though many senior officials warn that any ground operation inside Iran could be far costlier and more dangerous than recent commando missions in places like Venezuela. Watch for more.
(2026-01-30). Trump says Iran wants deal, US larger than in Venezuela raid. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the US "armada" near Iran was bigger than the one he dispatched to topple Venezuela's leader."We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right now, even larger than what we had in Venezuela," the Republican president told reporters in the Oval Office."Hopefully we'll make a deal. If we do make a deal, that's good. If we don't make a deal, we'll see what happens."
(2026-01-30). Seattle protest hits Chevron oil — imperialist exploiter. workers.org 
For the past year, weekly protests in Seattle have targeted Chevron, the only U.S. oil profiteer in Venezuela and primary oil provider to Israel. Motorists in rush-hour traffic support the protests by honking their horns as they pass, a regular event. WW photo: Jim McMahan People of Palestine and Venezuela . . . |
(2026-01-30). US eases oil sanctions on Venezuela after reforms. geo.tv 
Installations at the El Palito refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, after the National Assembly approved a major reform of the country's main oil law, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, January 22, 2026. — Reuters Caracas: The United States on Thursday eased sanctions on…
(2026-01-30). Minneapolis is giving Americans the model for fighting a fascist regime. nationofchange.org The day when they can turn their resistance against the regime into electoral power, take back control of the legislative branch, and start using the powers of Congress to hold this criminal regime accountable.
(2026-01-30). Federal Authorities Arrest Don Lemon Over Filming of Church Protest. truthout.org Former CNN host Don Lemon, who is now an independent journalist, was arrested on Thursday over his connection to a protest that occurred inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this month. The protest was held by demonstrators who alleged that a pastor at the church is the acting field director for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in the city. |
(2026-01-30). US man escapes execution for dumping girl, 5, to be killed by alligators. scmp.com The man who dumped a five-year-old girl in the Everglades — leaving her to be killed by alligators — had his life spared by a jury on Friday afternoon in a Miami-Dade courtroom. | Harrel Braddy, 76, sat quietly when the verdict was read, briefly putting down his head before looking up at the ceiling. His eyes appeared to water. Braddy hugged his lawyers as the jury walked out of the courtroom.
(2026-01-30). Turkey deploys F-16 jets in Somalia. newarab.com 
Ankara is a key ally of
(2026-01-30). EC Sets February 4 for Postponed Fort Portal City Women Councillor Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission has scheduled February 4 as the new date for…
(2026-01-30). PLE Performance Improves Slightly, English Emerges Best Done Subject. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, indicating a modest improvement in overall candidate performance compared to recent years, with English emerging as the best subject for learners. The results, announced during a ceremony presided over by the First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Janet …
(2026-01-30). Minnesota Mennonites support neighbors during immigration crackdown. anabaptistworld.org As the Minneapolis and St. Paul area was inundated with federal immigration agents using deadly force, Anabaptists have worked to respond in love to support their neighbors and each other.
(2026-01-30). Islamic State claims bold attack on Niger's strategic airport hub. scmp.com The Islamic State extremist group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack in Niger on an air force base in the capital that wounded four soldiers and damaged an aircraft. | The claim of responsibility was contained in a statement on Amaq News Agency, the group's propaganda wing, that said it was "a surprise and coordinated attack" that inflicted heavy losses.
(2026-01-30). Iran unveils new underwater missile tunnel – US ships to be hit from below? Hormuz Strait threat. hindustantimes.com Amid growing speculation that the United States may launch a war in the near future, Iran has unveiled what it claims is a vast network of underwater missile tunnels, signalling a dramatic new layer to its deterrence strategy. Iranian officials asserted that these subsea missile tunnels are capable of housing hundreds of long‚Äërange cruise missiles, suggesting that they could unleash sustained salvos against enemy targets far beyond their shores. Iranian state television even aired a guided tour of one such tunnel, with IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri personally walking cameras through the f…
(2026-01-30). As Iran stalls, US military strikes risk uncertain outcomes. al-monitor.com If Iran's leaders refuse to negotiate over the Trump administration's demands, the president may have to choose between strike options that can likely only further degrade its nuclear program — not fully destroy it.
(2026-01-30). Why Mpox Spread: Study Faults Early Misdiagnosis in Private Health Facilities. plusnews.ug 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 percent were wrongly treated and …
(2026-01-30). South Africa expels top Israeli envoy. newarab.com 
Ties between the two nations are already strained, with South Africa bringing a case before the United Nations top court in 2023 to argue that The Isra…
(2026-01-30). One month after announcing sellout agreements, Canadian Union of Postal Workers reveals major concessions to management. wsws.org The selective "highlights" released by the union bureaucracy make clear that the agreements constitute an historic betrayal, paving the way for mass job destruction, intensified exploitation and the transformation of Canada Post into a precarious, Amazon-style logistics operation.
(2026-01-30). Former police chief questioned on suspicion of hiring Palestinian without permit. haaretz.com Alsheich denied any connection to the man, stating he does not know him. The former police chief said the suspicions against him were refuted during the investigation…
(2026-01-30). Trump's Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popular. juancole.com | (
(2026-01-30). Albanese must reverse his recognition of the State of Palestine. onlineopinion.com.au If Albanese's apology to Jewish Australians is sincere, why does his government still recognise a Palestinian state that does not exist?
(2026-01-30). How far will he go? options for US action against Iran. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters, while still for now appearing to leave the door open for negotiations over the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear programme.But should Trump, after weeks of American threats and counter-threats from Tehran, finally decide to order military action after already sending a US aircraft carrier to the region, he faces another dilemma over what form the intervention should take.
(2026-01-30). Exclusive-US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq, sources say. al-monitor.com By Ahmed Rasheed, Maya Gebeily and John IrishBAGHDAD Jan 30 (Reuters) – Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by the U.S. military have slowed this week, seven sources familiar with the matter said, following calls by Baghdad for other countries to repatriate thousands of foreign jihadists.
(2026-01-30). Reading Obituaries: And Murdering Time in the Age of Donald Trump. juancole.com (
(2026-01-30). Build the New York Healthcare workers Rank-and-File Committee to prevent a sellout and expand the nurses' strike! wsws.org On the one hand, the strike has won immense public support, but on the other, NYSNA is preparing a sellout on management's terms. The strike can be won, but only if healthcare workers take matters into their own hands.
(2026-01-30). Raids on Texas jewellery stores expose large-scale fraud targeting elderly residents. geo.tv 
A Texas cop walks towards the police car parked in the background of a cordoned off site. — ReutersSimultaneous raids on two jewellery businesses in the DFW Texas cities of Irving and Frisco are being described as the culmination of a year-long investigation by the Collin County…
(2026-01-30). The legacy of Du Bois' 'Black Reconstruction'. workers.org 
The following article was first posted on Feb. 22, 2017, at workers.org/2017/02/29839. W.E.B. Du Bois' "Black Reconstruction in America: An Essay Toward a History of the Part Which Black Folk Played in the Attempt to Reconstruct Democracy in America, 1860-1880" is part of the effort that Black History Month engages . . . |
(2026-01-30). Cuban president denounces U.S. measure as fascist, criminal and genocidal. radiohc.cu 
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday exposed the fascist, criminal, and genocidal nature of the US administration, following the executive order issued by the magnate in the White House that escalates the blockade. | On his Twitter account, the Cuban leader criticized President Trump, saying that under a mendacious and baseless pretext, "sold by those who make politics and enrich themselves at the expense of our people's suffering," he continues his supposed policy of "strangling the Cuban economy by imposing tariffs on countries that sovereignly trade oil with Cuba." | Díaz-Canel pointed out that this me…
(2026-01-30). Khamenei takes Xi's help to 'purge' Mossad after 'killing' Starlink with Chinese tech. hindustantimes.com China is said to have tightened its strategic partnership with Iran after a Mossad operation exposed deep vulnerabilities in Tehran's defenses, treating the episode as a warning about modern covert warfare and cyber‚Äëespionage. Beijing is reportedly helping Iran harden its military and intelligence infrastructure with Chinese surveillance satellites, cyber‚Äësecurity support, BeiDou navigation, advanced radar and air‚Äëdefense systems, and broader efforts through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to coordinate against perceived Israeli and Western sabotage, whi…
(2026-01-30). UN: Jan. 30] Spain Calls for a Woman to Lead UN, Guterres's Stark Warning Lots More. passblue.com 
(2026-01-30). WTO faults US in dispute brought by China over clean energy subsidies. scmp.com The World Trade Organization has faulted the United States in a dispute brought by China over US green energy subsidies introduced under former US president Joe Biden, according to a ruling issued on Friday. | The global trade body's dispute panel said that large tax credits granted under Biden's landmark climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), were "inconsistent" with several WTO agreements and should be withdrawn.
(2026-01-30). Budget Testimony on Climate and the Environment Part 1. mediasanctuary.org On January 28, the New York State legislature held a 12 hour hearing on the environmental and energy parts of the state budget. The bulk of the hearing was devoted to Q and A with the heads of the Governor's various environmental agencies such as DEC, NYPA, NYSERDA, and the Public Service Commission. Many were surprised that the Governor failed to include any proposed amendments to weaken the state climate law, though those proposals may be coming later or will be done through the rule making powers of the PSC. There was largely no new major funding for climate action in the budget. In part one of our coverage…
(2026-01-30). South African envoy told to leave Israel after ban on acting ambassador. haaretz.com The diplomatic spat broke out after South Africa declared the Israeli embassy's chief of mission a persona non grata, citing 'gross abuse of diplomatic privilege' and demanding that the diplomat leave the country. Israel's prime minister and foreign minister rebuked by ordering the South African envoy to leave the country…
(2026-01-30). Five things Friday roundup: Biblical reasons to resist ICE and what faithful action can look like. anabaptistworld.org As people of faith, we're often asked, "What should we do?" Scripture doesn't offer a playbook for every moment, but it does illustrate a pattern of care, courage, and justice that can give shape to what our resistance looks like. What it doesn't offer is a Jesus-shaped excuse to sit things out, even when the violence feels far away.
(2026-01-30). All the 15 Hottest Spots on Earth on Thursday were in Australia; Will it become Uninhabitable? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — It is admittedly summer in Australia, but this is ridiculous. SBS News Unsurprisingly, wildfires Parts of Australia are already experiencing temperatures that on average are 1.5 ∫ C. (2.7 ∫ F.)…
(2026-01-30). Bills Targeting Abortion Pills Advance in States That Already Ban Most Abortions. truthout.org Even though many legislative sessions only just convened across the country this month, efforts to restrict access to abortion pills are in full swing, particularly in states that already ban abortion. Nearly 200 anti-abortion bills have been introduced in 29 states, according to an estimate by the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health research organization. "In 2026… |
(2026-01-30). New book available on Detroit's revolutionary Black workers. workers.org 
Oakland, California A few blocks away from the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Jan. 19 here in Oakland, California, people gathered at OakStop to hear the authors of a new book about the League of Revolutionary Black Workers (LRBW) and the Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement (DRUM), labor organizations . . . |
(2026-01-30). Protests mushroom as 'drawdown' of attacks fails to materialize. peoplesworld.org 
MINNEAPOLIS—Determination to resist the continuing assault on democracy by the Trump administration is reflected in demonstrations breaking out here and from coast to coast. There are boycotts being organized by teachers and students in schools, customers at shopping plazas, and workers on the job in Minnesota by people angry about the administration's backing off on …
(2026-01-30). United Nations reiterates stance against U.S. blockade of Cuba. radiohc.cu The Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Farhan Aziz Haq, reiterated on Friday the United Nations' position in favor of lifting the US blockade against Cuba. | "As you know, the General Assembly has repeatedly called for an end to the blockade against Cuba," the spokesperson stated in response to a question from Prensa Latina regarding the strengthening of this policy, following the new executive order from the Donald Trump administration to unilaterally impose coercive tariffs on countries that sell oil to the Caribbean nation. | "We urge all Member States," he said, "to comply with the resolutions…
(2026-01-30). Iran's Nationwide Internet Blackout Has Left Us Feeling Hopeless and Helpless. truthout.org The internet is blocked in Iran, leaving me — and many others across the country — feeling like a prisoner in my own home. Why do we have an internet blackout, you ask? In late December, the Iranian people began to protest the nation's deteriorating economy. The protests began in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, where shopkeepers went on strike and closed down their stores. Soon, people who couldn'… |
(2026-01-30). UAW and labor bureaucrats mouth support for general strike while keeping workers on the job. wsws.org Autoworkers should demand that the UAW sanction participation in a general strike. Putting money—drawn from workers' dues money—where its mouth is, the union's $800 million strike fund must be put to use for the struggle against dictatorship, not for lining pockets.
(2026-01-30). Alberta separatist group raises specter of U.S. statehood. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-01-30). US sanctions Iranian officials over protest crackdown, IRGC funding. al-monitor.com The Treasury Department also blacklisted an investor accused of embezzling billions of dollars in Iranian oil revenue.
(2026-01-30). Don Lemon Arrested Over MN Protest Reporting. rightsanddissent.org Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have been arrested by federal agents this morning, in connection with their reporting on a protest that took place inside a St. Paul church earlier this month. Contrary to the disinformation circulating on social media, neither journalist planned nor participated in the protests, but instead reported on it in real time in line with their professional responsibilities. A federal judge previously rejected an application for an arrest warrant for Lemon over the incident. | The following statement is from Chip Gibbons, Policy Director, Defending Rights & Dissent: Journalists have…
(2026-01-30). Trump DOJ arrests ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon after judge initially rejected church protest charges. scmp.com Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service in an incident that increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration, his lawyer said on Friday. | Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, Abbe Lowell said.
(2026-01-30). Federal arrest of Don Lemon intensifies alarm over press freedom under Trump Justice Department. nationofchange.org The journalist was taken into custody after covering a Minnesota church protest and after a judge rejected an initial attempt to charge him.
(2026-01-30). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org India: 800,000 government bank workers strike nationwide; West Bengal: Kilcott Tea estate workers protest overdue wages; Sri Lanka: School Development Officers renew calls for inclusion in National Teacher Service; Qantas salaried and technical workers strike again for new agreement…
(2026-01-30). Iran threatens instant and decisive blow after US attack. geo.tv 
A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, in this picture obtained on December 22, 2021. — Reuters Tehran says US bases, aircraft carriers are within its missiles range.Says US bases can become 'legitimate…
(2026-01-30). UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid. newarab.com 
Yemen's The Houthis, who control areas in north Yemen, entered at least six unstaffed UN offices in the capital Sanaa and took telecommunications equipment and several vehicles to an unknown location, the U.N.'s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Julien Harneis said in a statement.
(2026-01-30). In battle to stop ICE, Democrats just gave up their leverage…again. peoplesworld.org 
While millions of working people and immigrant communities demand real accountability and even abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer appears poised to deliver another win for Republicans and the Trump White House as he surrenders what little leverage Democrats have to actually rein in ICE brutality. Schumer has cut …
(2026-01-30). Statement by the Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs. radiohc.cu We condemn in the strongest terms the new escalation by the United States against Cuba. | Now they propose to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies to our country. | To justify this, they rely on a long list of lies that attempt to portray Cuba as a threat it is not. Every day there is new evidence that the only threat to the peace, security, and stability of the region, and the only malign influence, is that exerted by the U.S. government against the nations and peoples of Our America, whom it attempts to subjugate, plunder, mutilate, and deprive of their independence. | The U.S. also resorts to blackmail and…
(2026-01-30). Jeffries's DHS Demand Is a Ban on Deporting Citizens — Which Is Already Illegal. truthout.org As Americans reel from the Trump administration's violent raids and plead Democrats for action, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) announced on Thursday that his big demand for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill is to bar the agency from deporting U.S. citizens — a practice that is already illegal. In a press conference on Thursday, Jeffries said that he… |
(2026-01-30). Democrats and differences are enormous. warisacrime.org Amid widespread revulsion at the behavior of the second Trump administration and its Republican loyalists, there is a curious tendency to blame Democrats for the slide of the United States toward fascism. As one enraged commentator put it recently, "the Democrats" have "let us down day by day by day." But, in fact, "the Democrats"‚Äïat …
(2026-01-30). ICE used Liam Conejo Ramos as 'bait'. workers.org 
By Julia Wright Estimates of 100,000 people in the streets of Minnesota on Jan. 23 may be a low count, and that day already part of the people's history, will not melt in our memories unlike Donald Trump's phantasmagoric "piece of ice." The murders by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) . . . |
(2026-01-30). Shell customers get back-to-school boost. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in Uganda, has launched a nationwide back-to-school promotion dubbed "Fuel Their Future", aimed at supporting parents and guardians during the school season while rewarding customers for choosing Shell fuels and shopping at …
(2026-01-30). Doomsday Clock hits 85 seconds to midnight, humanity races toward apocalypse. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The popular 1984 song "2 Minutes to Midnight" by Iron Maiden—which highlighted humanity's march toward nuclear war—needs an update to 85 seconds. Because that's how close the world now stands to human-made global catastrophe, according to the experts behind the Doomsday Clock. It might be the catchiest tune, but the alarm has to be raised …
(2026-01-30). Tunisia extends state of emergency by 11 months until Dec 31. al-monitor.com TUNIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) – Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended a long-running state of emergency by 11 months until December 31, the official gazette showed on Friday.The North African country has been under a state of emergency since 2015 after an attack in which several presidential guards were killed. (Reporting by Tarek Amara; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-01-30). Suspect in Ilhan Omar attack faces federal assault charge. newarab.com 
A US District Court has filed charges against a man The criminal complaint, dated Wednesday, states that suspect Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, forcibly assaulted and interfered with a US representative who was carrying out official duties, a federal offense. | A supporting affadavit says that the liquid sprayed at Omar from a syringe was likely apple cider vinegar mixed with water,…
(2026-01-30). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | This week's second caption reads: | The Launch Control Center, with blast door at left, underground at the Oscar-1 Minuteman Missile Alert Facility on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 18, 2020. The Oscar-01 MAF was constructed in 1963 and determined to be eligible for the National Register of Hist…
(2026-01-30). Auditor General Exposes Deep Failures in Parish Development Model. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's flagship poverty eradication programme, the Parish Development Model (PDM), is struggling with deep structural and governance failures despite absorbing trillions of Shillings in public funds, Auditor General Edward Akol has revealed. In his December audit report to Parliament, Akol notes that although the government has invested 3.38 trillion Shillings in PDM since its launch …
(2026-01-30). Democrats Cave on Demands for DHS Reforms, Agree to Short-Term Spending Bill. truthout.org Senate Democrats reached a deal with the White House on Thursday evening to avert a government shutdown that was set to occur this weekend over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Earlier in the day, Democrats blocked a spending bill using a filibuster in order to force the Trump administration into negotiations over its violent deportation campaign in cities across the U.S. |
(2026-01-30). M23/AFC Accuse DR Congo Army of Murdering 5 Civilians in Market. plusnews.ug 
Congolese rebels of the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) have accused the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and its allied forces of murdering five civilians using a grenade at Sange Market in Uvira Territory, South Kivu Province. According to residents, the incident occurred on Thursday at around 6: 30 p.m. when …
(2026-01-30). The Cerberus of the state. workers.org 
Once again, the repressive state has committed another crime against the people. This time, it was the recorded execution of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an intensive care unit nurse in Minneapolis, on Jan. 24, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation storm troopers. These forces have taken it upon themselves, with . . . |
(2026-01-30). Radical legacy: Revisiting Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' on 175th anniversary of her death. peoplesworld.org 
Yet another Frankenstein film has made its way to the screen. Despite critical acclaim and projected awards, it has little in common with Mary Shelley's novel. Readers interested in Shelley's political vision and the historical pressures that gave rise to the book are far better served by turning to the original text. To mark the …
(2026-01-30). Labour's blueprint for a centralised police-state apparatus in Britain. wsws.org A national command structure and a high-tech surveillance infrastructure is being constructed to confront the inevitable eruption of social opposition.
(2026-01-30). Why govt is launching a comprehensive digital land registry. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | DAVID MUWONGE | Land has historically symbolized wealth and power. In the past, kingdoms expanded their influence by acquiring new territories. This pursuit continued into the colonial era, spanning the 15th to the 20th centuries, with European powers scrambling for control over Africa. They were driven by a desire not just for human labour …
(2026-01-30). Ultra-Orthodox schools for boys have no teachers trained in English, math or science, Finance Ministry data shows. haaretz.com The Finance Ministry's assessment is based on partial Education Ministry data – and the situation may be even worse. The figures also contradict those presented by Education Minister Kisch, who spoke about a 'revolution' in Haredi education…
(2026-01-30). UNEB wants PLE aggregate system scrapped to end cheating. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has brought back to the table its long-standing proposal to abolish the aggregate-based grading system for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), in a decisive move aimed at dismantling one of the leading drivers of examination malpractice in primary schools. UNEB Chairperson Prof. Celestino …
(2026-01-30). Albanese ploys betray Bondi victims. onlineopinion.com.au Albanese's responses to Bondi hew to a script. Unpopular mass migration must continue — at any cost. Citizens must be socially 'cohesive' – else we're racist.
(2026-01-30). Trump sues IRS, US Treasury for US$10 billion over leaked tax returns. scmp.com US President Donald Trump sued the US Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for at least US$10 billion over an unauthorised disclosure of his tax returns to the press during his first term in office, potentially putting American taxpayers on the hook for a massive payout. | The suit was filed on Thursday in Miami federal court by Trump, his sons Donald Jnr and Eric, and the Trump Organization, which manages the president's real estate holdings. Trump had long criticised the IRS for allegedly…
(2026-01-30). Ex-Google engineer Ding Linwei convicted of stealing AI secrets for Chinese companies. scmp.com Former Google software engineer Ding Linwei was convicted by a federal jury in San Francisco ‚Äåon Thursday of stealing AI trade secrets from the US tech ‚giant to benefit two Chinese companies he was secretly working for, the US Department of Justice said on Thursday. | Ding, a 38-year-old Chinese national, was found guilty after an 11-day trial ‚Å of seven counts of economic espionage and seven counts of theft of trade secrets for stealing thousands of pages of confidential information.
(2026-01-30). Spain arrests Chinese hair salon owner for funding Hamas via crypto. scmp.com Spanish police have detained a 38-year-old Chinese national who owned a ‚Äåhair salon near Barcelona on suspicion of financing ‚the militant group Hamas through about ‚Ǩ600,000 (US$715,000) in cryptocurrency transfers, regional police said on Friday. | Investigators traced at least 31 crypto transactions ‚Å from virtual wallets controlled by the suspect to addresses that are suspected of being linked to an entity used by the Islamist group, whose attack on Israel on October 7, ‚2023, triggered a…
(2026-01-30). Gradually, then suddenly, the world is waking up to the US threat. scmp.com In Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, Mike Campbell described how he went bankrupt: "Gradually, and then suddenly." Over the past weeks, there is a feeling that US President Donald Trump and his administration have reached the "suddenly" bit. | First, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney captivated a World Economic Forum audience when he described the "rupture" in the rules-based order, a "bargain" that "no longer works": leaving middle countries like Canada with no choice but to dilute their…
(2026-01-30). Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume after 14 years with Dhaka-Karachi service. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: After a gap of nearly one and a half decades, direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating its first Dhaka—Karachi flight on Thursday night.According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the Bangladeshi national carrier landed at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport late in the evening, marking the resumption of scheduled flights between the two countries after 14 years. The aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute on arrival.Flight tracking data showed that Biman's flight BG341 departed Dhaka's Hazrat Sh…
(2026-01-30). FBI raids Fulton County, Georgia election center as Trump presses bogus claim of stolen 2020 election. wsws.org Agents carted off hundreds of boxes containing ballots, tabulation tapes and other election records, based on a judicial warrant characterizing these documents as potential evidence of a crime.
(2026-01-30). Trump demands $10 billion from IRS over tax leak as conflict concerns deepen. nationofchange.org The lawsuit targets federal agencies Trump oversees and revives scrutiny of his finances, IRS security failures, and enforcement rollbacks.
(2026-01-30). Trump Says He's "Not at All" Deescalating in MN After Democrats Fold on Shutdown. truthout.org President Donald Trump admitted on Thursday evening that his administration is "not at all" deescalating its immigration raids in Minneapolis, confirming that his administration's pledges to do so were lies, just hours after Senate Democrats folded on negotiations to prevent a government shutdown. When a reporter asked Trump on Thursday evening whether or not he would be drawing back in… |
(2026-01-30). When in doubt, EU leaders dig an even bigger hole. scmp.com Three news items caught my eye over the past few days. The European Union is finally ready to totally ban the import of Russian natural gas. (You mean they have still been buying Russian gas?) | The new National Defence Strategy put out by the Pentagon says the United States will de-prioritise Europe — which must address its own regional security needs — and focus on deterring China.
(2026-01-30). How can Iranians do that to Iranians? Setareh Sadeqi describes the recent Mossad/CIA riots in Iran. thealtworld.com I managed to speak with a dear friend and Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran Setareh Sadeqi. She describes in great detail the recent externally-managed riots in Iran and the horrific brutality that Iranians faced on the streets of many cities. | She covers the propaganda war waged against Iran by the Imperialist Axis and their paid-for media and the Zionist alliance. | She calls out the criminal hypocrisy of Western regimes intent on yet another destabilisation project in Iran, targeting the entire regional Resistance Axis. | We discuss the potential for engineered water shortages, the debilitating…
(2026-01-30). Farage made Dubai trip to woo British expats, meet UAE ministers. newarab.com 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reportedly met with UAE ministers and attempted to woo British expatriates Farage was hosted by the UAE during a two-day, £10,000 trip to the UAE in December, where he watched the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | In his most recent trip to the Gulf st…
(2026-01-30). Blackout Procedures Make It Hard for Families to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees. truthout.org Lydia Romero strained to hear her husband's feeble voice through the phone. A week earlier, immigration agents had grabbed Julio César Peña from his front yard in Glendale, California. Now, he was in a hospital after suffering a ministroke. He was shackled to the bed by his hand and foot, he told Romero, and agents were in the room, listening to the call. He was scared he would die and wanted… |
(2026-01-30). How prime minister backtracked on a promise to disavow October 7 conspiracies. haaretz.com Conspiracy theories about the October 7 massacre have been meticulously nurtured by Netanyahu's adherents, who seek to pass on the blame, taking root in the mass consciousness. Those who know the truth, like Eyal Zamir and David Zini, choose to remain silent…
(2026-01-30). Large "Invasion Day" protests held in Australia amid unprecedented assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The platforms were dominated by a privileged layer of the Aboriginal elite who framed oppression in racial terms and promoted the dead-end of Treaty, court cases, petitions and support for the very Labor governments attacking democratic rights.
(2026-01-30). Syria govt, Kurds reach comprehensive agreement. al-monitor.com Syria's government and Kurdish forces reached a comprehensive deal on Friday to gradually integrate the Kurds' military and civilian institutions into the state, a step Washington described as a "historic milestone".In recent weeks, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have ceded vast areas of Arab-majority land to government forces.It was territory they held for years, having seized it in fierce battles against the Islamic State jihadist group during a campaign backed by a US-led coalition.
(2026-01-30). As UK PM Starmer leaves China, what did he achieve — and what next for Sino-British ties? scmp.com China and the United Kingdom are expected to sign more business deals as the British delegation, which comprises 54 companies, heads to Shanghai from Beijing as part of Keir Starmer's visit, the first by a UK prime minister since 2018. | The UK delegation will attend a reception in Shanghai on Friday evening, according to Peter Burnett, chief executive of the China-Britain Business Council. A business forum will be held, followed by lunch on Saturday before the group departs the country.
(2026-01-30). Netanyahu sets aside his failures and disasters to plan his total victory on Election Day. haaretz.com One cannot be optimistic and assume that the next round of voting will be fair. With the nodding approval of the regime, Election Day will see masses of right-wing agitators outside of certain polling stations, threatening, harassing and sowing fear…
(2026-01-30). Trump's Alternative Options for Greenland Post-Davos. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump's threatened takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland is not without historical precedent and geopolitical logic. Despite the popularity of Hollywood's focus on "cowboy and Indian" conflict, American territorial expansion at home was obtained most successfully by means of purchase (Florida, Louisiana, Alaska and Gadsden). Meanwhile, its primary overseas colonies or…
(2026-01-30). Heroic Kurdish Fighters in Kobani Now Forgotten and Besieged. fairobserver.com The Kurdish town of Kobani was once the center of the struggle against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) when it was besieged by ISIS in 2014, and eventually, Kurdish fighters were the first group to defeat the onslaught of ISIS with American support. But the town is now besieged by America's new…
(2026-01-30). Encircled city in Sudan's Kordofan targeted by drones. newarab.com 
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(2026-01-30). got into a brief Pablo Escobar type-story. I was very close to being. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Eilat man shaped by a formative experience at a military boarding school, and an L.A. stylist returning to Israel to see whether she can find a home here again after October 7…
(2026-01-30). US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison's ports concession. scmp.com Washington on Friday welcomed a Panamanian court ruling cancelling a contract held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings to operate two ports along the Panama Canal, a decision seen as a boost to the United States' efforts to counter Chinese influence in the western hemisphere. | The reaction came as Panama's government sought to reassure workers and investors on the ground that trade and jobs would not be affected.
(2026-01-30). Indian-origin US cyber agency chief under scrutiny for leaking sensitive data to ChatGPT. geo.tv 
Acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Madhu Gottumukkala. — CISAThe Indian-origin acting head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency , Madhu Gottumukkala, is under investigation after reportedly uploading sensitive government…
(2026-01-30). Poll: Coalition remains stable at 51 seats as reunited Joint Arab List surges to 12. haaretz.com Likud gains two seats for a total of 27, while Bennett's party loses one but remains the second-largest faction with 21. The opposition bloc remains stable at 69 seats, according to the Channel 12 News poll…
(2026-01-30). Schitt's Creek, Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies at 71. scmp.com Catherine O'Hara, a gifted Canadian-born comic actress and SCTV alum who starred as Macaulay Culkin's harried mother in two Home Alone films and won an Emmy as the dramatically ditsy wealthy matriarch Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek died on Friday. She was 71. | O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles "following a brief illness", according to a statement from her agency, Creative Artists Agency. Further details were not immediately available.
(2026-01-30). An assessment of the ongoing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org This article examines the state of public health in the United States in January 2026, detailing mass COVID-19 infection, excess deaths, collapsing vaccination coverage, immune damage and the dismantling of institutions responsible for disease prevention.
(2026-01-30). judicial coup opponents are experiencing grief — much like losing a loved one. haaretz.com Trauma and death are not the only catalysts of grief and loss. Such feelings, a pioneering study reveals, also take a collective form in response to political developments — such as Israel's judicial overhaul…
(2026-01-30). Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty after US judge dismisses murder charge. scmp.com Federal prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled on Friday, foiling the Trump administration's bid to see him executed for what it called a "premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America". | US District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge that had enabled prosecutors to seek capital punishment, finding that it was technically flawed. She wrote that she did so to…
(2026-01-30). US Justice Department opens probe into killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis ICE incident. scmp.com The US Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed by Border Patrol officers on January 24, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday. | "We're looking at everything that would shed light on what happened that day and in the days and weeks leading up to what happened," Blanche said during a news conference.
(2026-01-30). Iron Fist Active Protection System For Armor Can Shoot Down Drones. twz.com 
A recently released video highlights the Israeli Iron Fist active protection system's ability to down incoming drones. This comes as the system's popularity has been growing globally, including with multiple contracts to
(2026-01-30). 2025 PLE: Performance slightly improves, English emerges best done subject. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, indicating a modest improvement in overall candidate performance compared to recent years, with English emerging as the best subject for learners. The results, announced during a ceremony presided over by the First Lady and …
(2026-01-30). Ghislaine Claims "Co-conspirators" Are Being "Protected" By DOJ Using ICE To Divide And Conquer. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/30/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-01-30). This Isn't a Pretti Good Story! fairobserver.com Alex Pretti's martyrdom in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the hands of a group of excited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents followed hard upon Renée Good's two weeks earlier. Watching the video of these spontaneous public executions of what appear to be ordinary American citizens has led many caring souls in the United States and across…
(2026-01-30). Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump listens during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2026. — AFPIran threatens US bases, aircraft carriers if attacked.Trump says speaking with Iran but time running out.Iran warns US attack would trigger…
(2026-01-30). Nationwide protests begin over ICE actions in Minneapolis. newarab.com 
(2026-01-30). 'Pro-Putin' NATO nation declares Europe headed for war? Hungary warns EU 'abandoned common sense…'. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has accused the European Union of abandoning common sense and "choosing war over peace" after discussions on continued aid for Ukraine in Brussels. He criticized EU leaders for deepening military involvement, escalating financial commitments, and ignoring peace efforts led by the United States. Szijjarto also warned against Ukraine's EU accession without a peace settlement, calling it a dangerous step that could bring the conflict into Europe. Hungary opposes massive aid packages and military support, insisting that Europe must prioritize stability over reckless decision…
(2026-01-30). The foreigners who fought for Russia, now stuck in POW limbo in Ukraine. scmp.com "Assemble!" someone bellowed in the prison corridor, cutting through the silence. | Murmurs began echoing off the white walls, and the stairwells filled with people from all over the world: Egyptians, Chinese, Cameroonians, Kenyans, an Italian – all soldiers captured fighting for Russia, now held in a Ukrainian jail.
(2026-01-30). Attendees at Australia's "Invasion Day" defend free speech and oppose oppression of Aboriginal people. wsws.org Attendees not only spoke out against the oppression of Indigenous people, but also condemned the Trump administration's rampage in Minnesota and the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.
(2026-01-30). Deaths in Minnesota drive rebellion against ICE funding as Sanders demands leadership purge. nationofchange.org After U.S. citizens were killed by federal agents, lawmakers tie DHS money to accountability and warn of authoritarian enforcement.
(2026-01-30). Trump's Back-and-Forth Threats on Iran Are Psychological Warfare. truthout.org As Iranians rise in protest, Donald Trump's rhetoric has become a study in contradictions. One day, he threatens "very strong action" against the Islamic Republic to defend Iranian protesters; the next, he praises the very regime he condemned and suggests the possibility of negotiations. His language and behavior are driven by self-interest, not genuine concern for the Iranian people. |
(2026-01-30). Bearing witness to miracles. anabaptistworld.org On a gray Monday morning in Manhattan, Jason Storbakken is smiling. He's just finished a chapel service, leading about 70 unhoused people in prayer and meditation.
(2026-01-30). China lifted sanctions on British lawmakers after Starmer—Xi meeting, UK says. scmp.com Beijing has lifted sanctions on British peers and lawmakers, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said, following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. | "This has been a cause of concern in parliament and for parliamentarians for some time and that is why I raised it on this visit," Starmer told ITV News in Shanghai.
(2026-01-30). Finland Denies Being Asked To "Go Easy" On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise. twz.com 
While the claim is disputed, the U.S. military does have major work to do in getting prepared to operate in the Arctic at scale.
(2026-01-30). Tunisia famed blue-and-white village threatened after rains. newarab.com 
Perched on a hill overlooking Carthage, Last week, Tunisia saw its heaviest downpour in more than 70 years. The storm killed at least five people, with others still missing. | Narrow streets of this village north of
(2026-01-30). Another Malicious Brazen Act of Economic Warfare: Trump's Escalated Assault on Cuba and the World. radiohc.cu Donald Trump's declaration that Cuba constitutes an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to the national security and foreign policy of the United States is not merely false; it is a deliberate fabrication rooted in imperial ideology, Cold War mythology, and domestic political opportunism. The White House's "Addressing the Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba" is a cynical attempt to cloak decades-long U.S. hostility and aggression against Cuban sovereignty in the language of emergency, security, and morality — none of which withstand even minimal scrutiny. | The decision to impose punitive…
(2026-01-30). Cuba's Sovereign Example Is a Threat to Washington. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch | The example of sovereignty that the Cuban people and government have given to the world is the greatest threat to the decadent but criminal US empire, now led by the fascist and convicted President Donald Trump. | The dictatorship established in the United States after the rise to power of a millionaire and neo-fascist elite cannot allow the model of a small island to prevail in Latin America. This island has provided selfless support in recent decades to nations suffering from natural disasters or diseases, despite enduring an illegal economic, commercial, and financial blockade that…
(2026-01-30). Putin meets Iran's top security official as Trump says Tehran wants deal. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran is seeking a nuclear deal but declined to specify a timeline for negotiations.
(2026-01-30). Trump Sues the IRS and Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leak. truthout.org President Donald Trump has sued the US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service for $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns during his first term in the White House, when the president broke with decades of tradition by refusing to voluntarily divulge the records. The lawsuit — joined by Trump's two eldest sons and his family business, the Trump Organization — was revealed… |
(2026-01-30). Sudanese man jailed in UK for murdering asylum hotel worker. newarab.com 
A Anti-immigration activists have seized on other
(2026-01-30). NicaNotes: Special Education in Nicaragua: Then and Now. afgj.org 
NicaNotes January 29, 2026 Special Education in Nicaragua: Then and Now By Katherine Hoyt [Katherine Hoyt is retired Co-Coordinator of the Nicaragua Network/Alliance for Global Justice. She lived 16 years in Nicaragua, eleven under the Somoza dictatorship and five under the Sandinista Revolution. Material for this article comes from an article she wrote for the…
(2026-01-30). Israel can only apologize to Biden for champion ingrate Netanyahu. haaretz.com Trump's predecessor saved us when immediately after October 7 he moved aircraft carriers to our region and threatened Hezbollah and Iran lest they join Hamas. Assailing him is ingratitude beyond all reason…
(2026-01-30). MQ-25 Stingray Has Begun Taxi Tests (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-01-30). Magic in brewing; the untold story of coffee tourism in Kisoro District. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | WILSON MANISHIMWE | For a long time, Kisoro District has always been known for its stunning and breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and the beauty of the Virunga Mountains, where it serves as the gateway to this side of the volcanic range that overlaps the borders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of …
(2026-01-30). Vigils for Pretti demand real change as ICE funding battle continues. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—A Jan. 28 candlelight vigil at Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters in downtown D.C., one of many organized by National Nurses United, aimed to pressure the Senate to defeat the massive money bill funding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) and the Border Patrol. Their agents killed VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis days …
(2026-01-30). Iraqi militias claim volunteers readying to defend Iran from US: What to know. al-monitor.com Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba have said they are registering volunteers to defend Iran should the US attack.
(2026-01-30). Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs) denounce aggressive escalation by the U.S. government. radiohc.cu The Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDRs) denounced the aggressive escalation of the U.S. administration's policy against Cuba, following the executive order signed by President Donald Trump. | The order imposes tariffs on countries that supply oil to the island and increases restrictions on the right of U.S. citizens to visit Cuba, measures that the organization described as part of the imperialist strategy to justify hostile actions under the pretext of "defending" human rights. | The National Executive Secretariat of the CDRs recalled that Cuba is internationally recognized for its respect for hu…
(2026-01-30). UN chief warns of financial as U.S. slashes funding. haaretz.com
(2026-01-30). The Derailment That Never Ended. levernews.com
(2026-01-30). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1 785 MW en pico nocturno de este viernes. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio durante las 24 horas. La máxima afectación por déficit de capacidad de generación fue de 1890 MW a las 18: 30 horas. La producción de energía de los 49 nuevos parques solares fotovoltaicos fue de 2528 MWh, con 488 MW como máxima potencia entregada en el horario del mediodía con esta fuente de generación.
(2026-01-30). Chapeando: Mentir primero, matar después (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu Marco Rubio, el mentiroso secretario de estado de la actual administración es otro que debe casi todo al país que ataca. Su señalada obsesión con Cuba es, ni más ni menos, que una lucha por hacerse de los beneficios que da la guerra no declarada de Estados Unidos contra la mayor de las Antillas. De no haber existido la Revolución cubana, øqué cuento hubiera inventado para subir la escalera del poder político desde Miami?
(2026-01-30). Trump declares Cuba a "national emergency," orders tariffs against any country supplying the island oil. wsws.org The Trump administration has imposed a de facto blockade on oil shipments to Cuba as part of a drive for regime change.
(2026-01-30). Instituto de Meteorología advierte sobre marcadas condiciones invernales e inundaciones costeras. cubadebate.cu Una masa de aire seca y fría persiste sobre el archipiélago cubano, donde se han mantenido las condiciones invernales durante los últimos días. En las próximas horas un nuevo frente frío avanzará al este sobre el golfo de México, llegando a la región occidental del país al final de la mañana y primeras horas de la tarde de mañana sábado 31.
(2026-01-30). Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia. truthout.org Fifteen years ago this month, a mass movement in Tunisia overthrew the 24-year reign of U.S.-backed despot Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. What seemed impossible merely weeks prior became real. Today, living in the United States, things feel daunting, hopeless, terrifying: It is hard to imagine how to reverse the intensification of the police state, the erosion of whatever pretenses of democracy… |