(2025-01-28). Israeli Forces Clash with Palestinian Fighters in West Bank As Tensions Escalate. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Intense clashes erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinian fighters in the northern West Bank cities of Jenin and Tulkarm on Monday night, with reports of casualties and destruction escalating tensions in the region.
(2025-01-28). Catastrophe in Palestine. counterpunch.org 
The world has focused its attention on the humanitarian pause and exchange of prisoners in Gaza that began on 19 January. Meanwhile, Israel has trained its immense military power and insanity on the defenseless occupied West Bank. Palestinians there are now facing some of the same cruelty that Israel has been inflicting on their countrymen
(2025-01-28). Ali Abunimah: I'm Free! Electronic Intifada Journalist Describes His Illegal Arrest and Detention. fightbackbetter.com | Editor's Note: Of course this FightBackBetter Editor-in-chief wholeheartedly condemns this total misappropriate use of illegal arrest (kidnapping?) and detention as a means to prevent news reporting and exercise of speech rights all in servitude to genocidal Israel. It is ominous following the close to 200 Palestinian journalists slaughtered by the US backed Israeli Gaza invaders. | I'm free! I wrote this on the plane and I'm posting it jus…
(2025-01-28). HART's pick of articles published in January. expose-news.com The following is the HART group's pick of articles published during January 2025. Through these articles, HART highlights the UK's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (aka the euthanasia bill), that …
(2025-01-28). As ICE Conducts Made-for-TV Raids, Cities from Chicago to Newark Resist Trump's Immigration Crackdown. democracynow.org 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up raids across the United States, arresting more than 1,000 people in operations Monday after detaining a similar number on Sunday. Immigrant communities and their allies say the raids violate human rights, the Constitution, and are being carried out in retaliation against sanctuary cities that have policies aimed at protecting undocumented residents. In Chicago, immigrant rights organizer Dulce Guzmán says there is "palpable fear and anxiety among families," but she lauds elected officials, including Mayor Brandon Johnson and Governor J.B. Pritzker, for…
(2025-01-28). Tonight's Performance of Tina — The Tina Turner Musical Rescheduled to Sunday, February 2nd at 1pm. urbancny.com (Syracuse, NY) — Due to unexpected illness within the company, tonight's performance of TINA — The Tina Turner Musical at the Landmark Theatre has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 2 …
(2025-01-28). Turning the Tide on Plastic: Philippines Joins Regional Push for Reuse Revolution. pressenza.com Philippine Reuse Consortium Launched Amid Global Push to Combat Plastic Pollution : | The launch culminates the three-day workshop and stakeholder consultations on mainstreaming reuse and refill solutions in the country. The event which was organized by Greenpeace Philippines and the Mother Earth Foundation, with the support of Plasticdiet Indonesia, GAIA Asia Pacific, and the Break Free From Plastic movement, highlights scalable local initiatives, including zero-waste sari-sari stores (small-scale convenience stores) carinderias (neighborhood eateries), and local reuse-and-refill stores such as Back-to-B…
(2025-01-28). Greece: Continued judicial harassment against migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Gaza: No Safe Pregnancies During Israeli Assault. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Palestinian woman pregnant with triplets, suffers from malnutrition and extreme anemia due to food shortages, at a displaced persons camp in Rafah, Gaza, February 14, 2024. | © 2024 Abed Zagout/Anadolu via Getty Images | (Jerusalem, January 28, 2025) — The Israeli government's blockade of Gaza and attacks on healthcare facilities have created serious and sometimes life-threatening danger for women and girls during and after pregnancy and delivery since hostilities began in October 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 50-page report, "'Five Babies in…
(2025-01-28). SA improves housing consumer rights. sanews.gov.za SA improves housing consumer rights | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Housing Consumer Protection Bill, which is geared at offering greater protection for housing consumers and support for new entrants in the home building industry. | According to a statement by the Presidency, the law also seeks to address "challenges identified by the Department of Human Settlements and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), with regard to the Housing Consumers Protection Measures Act of 1998". | "The new law seeks to ensure adequate protection of housing consumers and effective regulation of…
(2025-01-28). Israeli operation in occupied West Bank forcibly displaces Palestinians. aljazeera.com Video shows Palestinians fleeing their homes during an Israeli raid in Tulkarem in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-01-28). Trump presidency: Military to migration, what to know — and what's next. aljazeera.com We take a look at the latest developments on immigration, as well as the next steps for Trump's administration.
(2025-01-28). Trump executive orders roll back civil rights, workers' rights, and greenlight fraud. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Not content with trashing federal workers' rights, Republican President Donald Trump—who as a young New York developer violated federal fair and open housing laws—wants to roll back the civil rights revolution, too. Not only that, but a separate Trump executive order fires at least 17 key watchdogs—independent Inspectors General at various agencies. That move opens …
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: We Must Protect The First Amendment At All Costs vs. No Thanks, I'll Just Take My Freedoms For Granted Until They Disappear. theonion.com 
By Amanda Jacobson | POINT | We Must Protect The First Amendment At All Costs: | There are few words more essential in American government—indeed, in American history itself—than the first five of the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law." These words affirm that our freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition cannot be taken from us by an act of even the highest legislative body in the land. These freedoms are the first in the Bill of Rights because they are fundamental. They are the rights that give all our other rights context and purpose. In just 45 words, the Fi…
(2025-01-28). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). DeepSeek disrupts AI industry with rapid rise. america.cgtn.com 
A week ago, few people had heard of DeepSeek. Now the Chinese-owned AI tool is the hottest thing in tech, moving markets and forcing experts to rethink the future of artificial intelligence. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2025-01-28). Only Pathetic Bootlickers Spend Their Energy Criticizing China. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The buzz around Xiaohongshu and then DeepSeek has had an unusually high volume of westerners speaking positively about China for the last couple of weeks, which of course means we're also seeing many westerners falling all over themselves to say "Well actually China is actually quite bad actually" in response.
(2025-01-28). Israeli Forces Assassinate Two Palestinians, Injure Six, in Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Monday, the Israeli military assassinated two Palestinian young men and injured four others in the Nur Shams refugee camp, east of Tulkarem in the northwestern part of the occupied West Bank. The army stormed the city of Tulkarem and the Tulkarem refugee camp, shot two young men and abducted two others.
(2025-01-28). Auditor General warns of 10-year case backlogs at UHRC. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A review of 100 files at the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) by the Auditor General has revealed delays of more than one year, with some complaints going up to 10 years before the completion of investigations. The revelation is carried in the latest Auditor General's report for the …
(2025-01-28). What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale. moguldom.com Experiencing a car accident can be an overwhelming and challenging situation. However, knowing what to do immediately after the incident can help you protect your rights and ensure your safety. This article outlines essential steps to take after an accident in Fort Lauderdale. Ensure Safety and Call for Help A Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer …
(2025-01-28). Connecticut CP renewed by the People's March. cpusa.org 
When the People's March was announced for January 18th, 2025, the Communist Party USA immediately mobilized all districts to join the already strong contingent in D.C. The march would cap the strong, 60-day response to Trump's election victory, which focused on strengthening our coalitions and building a united front against his fascist agenda. It would be a show of strength against Trump and the MAGA movement's threat of mass deportations, attacks on civil, labor, and reproductive rights. We would stand with over a hundred working class organizations and parties who have been involved in the struggle for free…
(2025-01-28). Pakistani President to visit China in first week of February. plenglish.com Islamabad, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will visit China from February 5 to 7, where he will meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping to discuss global and regional issues, the press highlights.
(2025-01-28). Gaza: Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians, Including a Child, Injure Others. imemc.org 
| Occupation forces killed two Palestinians, including a child, and injured others, on Monday, near the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. | At midnight on Monday/Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike killed one Palestinian man and injured others at the Nuwairi hill west of the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp.
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(2025-01-28). Israeli gunfire injures one Lebanese citizen crossing an earthen berm between the two towns of Taybeh and Adaisseh. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-28). Bangladesh needs systemic reform to end rights abuse: HRW. aljazeera.com NGO warns interim government must act to avoid return of rights abuses seen under former PM.
(2025-01-28). What's DeepSeek, China's AI startup sending shockwaves through global tech? aljazeera.com Chip giant Nvidia shed nearly $600bn in market value after Chinese AI model cast doubt on supremacy of US tech firms.
(2025-01-28). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-28). Israel Failed Dismally in Gaza, Hezbollah Chief Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary general of Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement highlighted the dismal failure of Israel in its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-28). Instead of tracking UK flights supporting genocide, the Telegraph is tracking refugee boats. thecanary.co RAF Akrotiri has been participating in Israel's genocide in Gaza for over a year. But the Telegraph is one of many mainstream media outlets in the UK which have failed to report on that. Instead, the Telegraph thinks its big and clever to publish a "small boats tracker" focusing on the people who have been …
(2025-01-28). 'Five babies in incubator': HRW on danger to pregnant women, babies in Gaza. aljazeera.com Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.
(2025-01-28). To prove it's different this time, IDF rebrands Jenin's 'armed thugs' as Hamas battalion. haaretz.com Despite the IDF's claims of targeting Hamas' Jenin battalion, no such unit exists. The West Bank offensive closely resembles previous missions in the Palestinian city, where most armed individuals are young criminals who fled the refugee camp…
(2025-01-28). Qatar's calculated plan for Gaza will crush far right Israeli dreams of war and displacement. haaretz.com Israeli officials believe Qatar seeks a Middle East foothold via Trump ties, aiming to make Gaza a Mediterranean outpost. Its role in the hostage talks highlights a strategic vision, contrasting far-right Smotrich's messianic territorial imaginations…
(2025-01-28). DeepSeek shock wave hits Wall Street. wsws.org Shares in Nvidia, the leading US AI firm, dropped by 17 percent yesterday, the biggest one-day loss to the market capitalisation of a company in history, after the announcement by Chinese firm DeepSeek that it had developed a cheaper way of producing AI technology…
(2025-01-28). Heavy fighting in West Bank's Tulkarm as Israeli bulldozers raze homes in refugee camp. presstv.ir Invading Israeli forces engage in heavy clashes with Palestinian resistance fighters in the West Bank's Tulkarm governorate.
(2025-01-28). UN raps Western silence as Israeli forces 'spray bullets' at Palestinian children. presstv.ir A senior UN official has criticized Western politicians for their inaction as the Israeli regime's military kills Palestinian children in the West Bank.
(2025-01-28). Activists in Mexico rally against incoming Trump's anti-immigration policies. presstv.ir Migrant rights groups in Mexico demonstrated against the proposed anti-immigration measures of US President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-01-28). Israel moves military equipment to Syria's 'demilitarized zone'. presstv.ir Israel says it has transferred and installed military equipment within the demilitarized buffer zone in Syria's occupied Golan Heights.
(2025-01-28). Switzerland deports Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah. newarab.com 
Palestinian American journalist Abunimah, an outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights and Executive Director of The Electronic Intifada, arrived in Swiss authoriti…
(2025-01-28). Hezbollah Launches Border Towns Reconstruction Project: Israeli Buffer Zone Shattered. english.almanar.com.lb Member of Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc, Dr. Hasan Fadlallah, launched Hezbollah project of reconstructing the border towns in South Lebanon, stressing that the noble locals will return to live in their rebuilt houses, not in tents. Dozens of architectures attended Bint Jbeil district to participate in implementing the plan as the Jihad Al-Bina Association …
(2025-01-28). Lebanese Army deploys troops in Yaroun, Merwaheen, Birket Risha and other border areas after the withdrawal of the Zionist occupation forces: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Lebanese Army announces one soldier, three citizens were injured by Israeli gunfire on Yaroun — Maroun Al-Ras highway. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Loud explosion rocks Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Israeli military radio confirms air raid on Nabatiyeh city in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Israeli Enemy Targets Nabatieh, South Lebanon, for First Time since Ceasefire Took Effect. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy violated again the ceasefire in South Lebanon, launching on Tuesday an air raid on Nabatieh city. The Zionist attack targeted Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area, leaving 14 injuries and causing a materialistic damage. Al-Manar correspondent reported, later on, a second air raid on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area as well. It is worth noting that this …
(2025-01-28). A second Israeli air raid targets Nabatieh Al-Fawqa, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Hostage's brother: He's likely dead; Israel must prioritize returning living Gaza captives. haaretz.com LEBANON: Two killed, 17 wounded by IDF fire in southern Lebanon, health ministry reports ‚ñ GAZA: Israel allows Palestinians to return to northern Gaza as Netzarim corridor reopens after over a year ‚ñ HOSTAGE DEAL: Islamic Jihad airs video of Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud, slated for release on Thursday…
(2025-01-28). Emirati conglomerate Al-Habtoor cancels all Lebanon investments. newarab.com 
Khalaf Ahmad Al-Habtoor, the head of Dubai conglomerate Al-Habtoor said separately in a statement the unrest and instability in Lebanon by "factions loyal to armed militias in the country paint a grim picture", likely referring to Shia movement Hezbollah which has been…
chatgpt.com (2025-01-28). What did the whitehouse just release regarding recent drone sightingsThe White House has clarified that the drones observed over New Jersey in late 2024 were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research and other purposes. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that many of these drones were operated by hobbyists and private individuals for recreational activities.
(2025-01-27). Qatar Says Deal Reached To Allow Palestinians To Return to North Gaza. news.antiwar.com Qatar announced early Monday morning that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas that would allow Palestinians who have been forcibly displaced from northern Gaza to return to the ruins of their homes and pass through the Israeli-controlled Netzarim Corridor. Qatar, which has been mediating talks, said that Hamas will release a female …
electronicintifada.net (2025-01-25). EI's Ali Abunimah arrested in Switzerland
The Electronic Intifada's executive director Ali Abunimah was arrested by Swiss police ahead of a speaking event in Zurich on Saturday afternoon. | | He is currently being detained and has had access to legal counsel. | | The arrest came one day after Abunimah arrived in Zurich for a speaking tour. | | When he arrived at Zurich airport on Friday, Abunimah was questioned by police for an hour before being allowed to enter the country. | | Abunimah's arrest appears to be part of a growing backlash from Western governments against expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people.
apnews.com (2025-01-25). State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwideThe State Department ordered a sweeping freeze Friday on new funding for almost all U.S. foreign assistance, making exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt.
(2025-01-28). Israel kills two Lebanese villagers as they try to return home. newarab.com 
(2025-01-28). Lebanon ex-PM Adib nominated as Salam's replacement at ICJ. newarab.com 
Lebanon has nominated diplomat If successfully appointed, Adib will represent Lebanon at the
(2025-01-28). Iran's Khamenei says Gaza brought Israel 'to its knees'. newarab.com 
The "The small, limited Gaza brought the Zionist regime, armed to the teeth, and fully supported by America, to its knees," Kha…
(2025-01-28). 'Conspiracy Theory' is Now Fact: Greater Israel Has Arrived. mintpressnews.com 
Ever since Tel Aviv's 1948 creation, much has been said and written about 'Greater Israel' — the notion Zionism's ultimate end goal is the forcible annexation and ethnic cleansing of vast swaths of Arab lands for Jewish settlement, based on Biblical claims that this territory was promised to Jews by God. The
(2025-01-28). The Shame of What We've Done. counterpunch.org 
It was predicted and warned about, as the Zionist movement grew, that the effect of creating a Jewish nation-state would be Jews being seen in the light of that state's actions. The predicted consequence of Jewish sovereignty in Palestine to Jews in "diaspora" is happening. Jews feel they are being scrutinized and called to account for Israel's actions, on campuses and in the streets world-wide
(2025-01-28). Kahanism: The most dangerous form of Zionism. peoplesworld.org 
Over the last few years, and especially since Oct. 7, 2023, the word "Zionism" has dominated public discourse. Those who consider themselves Zionists wear the word as a badge of pride, while critics employ it disparagingly. Yet, too few of those using the word today truly understand Zionism or its history. The reality is that, …
(2025-01-28). Swiss official who jailed journalist Ali Abunimah is fanatical pro-Israel activist. thegrayzone.com Mario Fehr, the Swiss security official who ordered the arrest of Ali Abunimah, is a rabidly pro-Zionist politician who falsely branded the Palestinian American journalist as "an Islamist Jew-hater." In the past, Fehr has taken pride in banning Palestine solidarity demonstrations. The Swiss official who ordered the arrest of renowned Palestinian-American journalist Ali Abunimah justified doing so on the false and defamatory basis that Abunimah is "an Islamist Jew-hater." Mario Fehr, the head of Zurich's Department of Security, made the …
(2025-01-28). Veterans For Peace celebrates Gaza ceasefire, pledges to defend it. workers.org 
Workers World received this Jan. 23, 2025, statement from Veterans For Peace: Veterans For Peace joins the people of Gaza in rejoicing at the ceasefire that has brought a halt to Israel's bombardment of Palestinian children, women and men and their churches, their mosques, their schools and hospitals. At least . . . |
(2025-01-28). 'It's finally over' — President Biden grants Leonard Peltier clemency. workers.org 
The NDN Collective released the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: Sumterville, Florida — Today, President Biden granted Leonard Peltier executive clemency and commuted the remainder of his sentence. The president's decision is the result of decades of grassroots organizing in Indian Country and the unveiling of increasing amounts of . . . |
(2025-01-28). New York protest: Free Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners! workers.org 
The Bronx Anti-War Coalition posted this report on Jan. 23, 2025. On January 22, in light of the glorious Toufan al-Ahrar (Flood of the Free), we gathered outside the comprador "Palestinian Authority" (PA) to demand freedom for Ahmad Sa'adat and all Palestinian prisoners, whose liberation remains on the horizon. New . . . |
(2025-01-28). Leonard leaves prison. workers.org 
Prison Radio posted this commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal on Jan. 22, 2025. Leonard Peltier & Mumia Abu-Jamal Just a few hours ago, Leonard Peltier left the U.S. prison cell, what Indigenous people call the Iron House, and began the long trek home to North Dakota, where he was [unjustly tried . . . |
(2025-01-28). Week three: Oregon's largest health care workers strike. workers.org 
Portland, Oregon Providence Health & Services' health care workers are entering the third week of the largest nurse's strike in Oregon's history. Nearly 5,000 nurses, physicians, clinicians, midwives and other medical professionals from eight Portland area hospitals are demanding decent health care benefits, safe staffing, competitive wages and the hiring . . . |
(2025-01-28). Citizens Tribunal Finds Top U.S. Weapons Contractors Guilty of Participation in Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide. covertactionmagazine.com The verdict is in: GUILTY. On January 15, after a year-long trial, ten jurors found four major U.S. military contractors—Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed and General Atomics—guilty on charges of willfully participating in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The prosecution of the "merchants of death" was coordinated by Brad Wolf, a former Pennsylvania-based prosecutor, and …
(2025-01-28). Citizens Tribunal Finds Top U.S. Weapons Contractors Guilty of Participation in Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide. covertactionmagazine.com The verdict is in: GUILTY. On January 15, after a year-long trial, ten jurors found four major U.S. military contractors—Raytheon, Boeing, Lockheed and General Atomics—guilty on charges of willfully participating in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The prosecution of the "merchants of death" was coordinated by Brad Wolf, a former Pennsylvania-based prosecutor, and …
(2025-01-28). 300,000 Palestinians Return to Gaza amid Ceasefire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Over 300,000 Palestinians displaced by 15 months of war have returned to northern Gaza, the Gaza Strip's Government Media Office announced, as a fragile ceasefire brings respite from the Israeli genocidal war.
(2025-01-28). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-28). Palestine: Ceasefire only first step in winning justice. socialist-alliance.org 
While Socialist Alliance welcomes the ceasefire agreement, whether it will hold up until its final phrase will depend on the global pro-Palestine movement maintaining its pressure on governments to force Israel to comply, argues Jacob Andrewartha.
(2025-01-28). Freed Palestinians face 'systematic terrorism' by Israel: Advocacy group. presstv.ir The Palestinian Prisoners Society says the Israeli military has carried out "systematic terrorism" against the abductees the regime recently released under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-28). Five-year-old among two killed in Israeli attacks amid Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israeli forces continue ceasefire violations as thousands of Palestinians try to return to their homes in northern Gaza.
(2025-01-28). Israeli minister u-turns on threat to quit over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, Smotrich opposed a
(2025-01-28). Qatar prepares phase 2 Gaza truce talks as thousands return home. newarab.com 
The Gaza ceasefire has entered its tenth day, with more than Despite the temporary lull, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that 48 Palestinians were killed and 80 others wounded in the past 48 hours. Among the casualties were 37 bodies recovered from the rubble of previous airstrikes, alongside 11 civilians who were shot by Israeli forces.
(2025-01-28). Until Israel's Siege and Occupation End, Every Palestinian Remains a Hostage. truthout.org The fragile, incomplete and long overdue Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought huge relief to the millions of Palestinians who have been under daily threat of airstrikes, bombardment and forced starvation for over 15 months. The numerous scenes of Palestinians celebrating — a boy raising a Palestinian flag at the top of the rubble of his family's destroyed home; an old man kneeling to… |
(2025-01-28). Gaza's unbreakable resistance: A historical perspective on the war and its aftermath. peoplesworld.org 
The problem with political analysis is that it often lacks historical perspective and is mostly limited to recent events. The current analysis of the Israeli war on Gaza falls victim to this narrow thinking. The ceasefire agreement, signed between Palestinian groups and Israel under Egyptian, Qatari, and U.S. mediation in Doha on Jan. 15, is …
(2025-01-28). Jordan And Egypt Snub Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It still remains to be seen if the Trump administration will find a way to bribe or coerce either or both nations to comply with Trump's ethnic cleansing agenda, but the fact that they aren't already on board means the empire still needs to jump through some significant hoops before this could happen.
(2025-01-28). Jordan And Egypt Snub Trump's Ethnic Cleansing Plan: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com Both Jordan and Egypt have put out statements rejecting President Trump's proposal to "clean out" Gaza and move its population to …
(2025-01-28). Trump reiterates call for relocation of Gazans; UN blasts plan as 'ethnic cleansing'. presstv.ir Donald Trump has reiterated his call on resistant Egypt and Jordan to take in Palestinians from the war-torn Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-28). Palestine Action SMASH a van into an arms factory to STOP it killing Palestinians. thecanary.co At around 5am on Tuesday 28 January, Palestine Action crashed a van into front of Teledyne Defence and Space in Shipley — yet another arms manufacturer complicit in Israel's ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The van hit the main perimeter: BREAKING: Palestine Action crash a van into the front of Teledyne's weapons factory …
(2025-01-28). Solidarity Wins: Jury finds Eugene, OR Protesters Against the Genocide in Palestine Innocent. itsgoingdown.org Report on end of trials of protesters in Eugene, WA arrested for protesting against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. On April 15th, 2024 thousands of people around the world participated in an autonomously organized and coordinated economic blockade to free Palestine. "There is a sense in the streets," the proposal for the action stated, "in…
(2025-01-28). Gold, Guns & Genocide: How the UAE Profits from RSF War Crimes in Sudan. democracynow.org 
As U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres renews his call for an immediate halt to fighting in Sudan between the country's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, we speak with New York Times correspondent Declan Walsh about how the conflict is being fueled by the illicit gold trade. He reports that Sudan's gold riches are being smuggled out of the country by both sides in order to pay for the drones, guns and missiles that have killed tens of thousands of people since the start of the civil war in April 2023. Much of that wealth is ending up in the United Arab Emirates, which backs the R…
(2025-01-28). Solidarity Wins: Jury finds Eugene, WA Protesters Against the Genocide in Palestine Innocent. itsgoingdown.org Report on end of trials of protesters in Eugene, WA arrested for protesting against the ongoing genocide in Palestine. On April 15th, 2024 thousands of people around the world participated in an autonomously organized and coordinated economic blockade to free Palestine. "There is a sense in the streets," the proposal for the action stated, "in…
(2025-01-28). Gaza psychiatrist who helped people heal amid genocide dies days after truce. presstv.ir Many describe Dr. Mustafa Elmasri as a symbol of hope and resilience for those who remained in Gaza during the 471 days of the Israeli genocidal war.
(2025-01-28). Gaza death toll rises as Palestinians return home to find bodies under rubble. presstv.ir The inhabitants of the Gaza Strip displaced by Israel's campaign of genocide are returning home only to find more bodies under rubble.
(2025-01-28). The BBC's 'both sides' bullsh*t needs to stop. It's toxic and reckless. thecanary.co The examples of the BBC treating Israel's settler-colonial genocide in Gaza like an unfortunate battle between two equal sides are countless. But the BBC also has a long record of treating the left as an equal danger to fascism. Just look at its loyal participation in the horrific five-year campaign to smear Jeremy Corbyn. It …
(2025-01-28). 80 Years After the Liberation of Auschwitz, Genocide in Palestine Continues. truthout.org Holocaust survivors on Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where Nazi Germany exterminated over 1 million Jews and other minority groups between 1940 and 1945. The commemoration comes as the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles worldwide and far-right forces gain strength across Europe and the United States. For more, we speak with Israeli… |
(2025-01-28). Genocide Denial in Holocaust Studies: Scholar Raz Segal on Gaza & 80 Years After Auschwitz Liberation. democracynow.org 
Holocaust survivors on Monday marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where Nazi Germany exterminated over 1 million Jews and other minority groups between 1940 and 1945. The commemoration comes as the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles worldwide and far-right forces gain strength across Europe and the United States. For more, we speak with Israeli American historian Raz Segal, who says the academic field of Holocaust studies has a blind spot when it comes to Israel and its actions in Palestine, from the 1948 Nakba to the genocidal assault on Gaza. "Since Octob…
(2025-01-28). FM Warns of Harsh Response to Any Attack on Iran's Nuclear Facilities. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned the US and the Israeli regime that any assault on Iran's nuclear facilities will draw a decisive response from Tehran.
(2025-01-28). WAR CRIMES in ISRAEL, London & US Also Responsible. indiemediatoday.com
(2025-01-28). Israeli minister scraps EU trip over arrest fears as regime forces delete social media accounts. presstv.ir An Israeli minister cancels his scheduled visit to the European Parliament in Brussels, citing urgent security alerts.
(2025-01-28). Leader: Gaza brought US-backed Israeli regime to its knees. presstv.ir The Leader says the United States is manifestation of colonialism and arrogance in today's world.
(2025-01-28). Iran warns any attack on its nuclear facilities will spell 'very bad disaster'. presstv.ir Iran's FM warns any "crazy" Israeli or American attack against Iran's nuclear facilities will spell a "very bad disaster" for the entire region.
(2025-01-28). 'The main threat': Iran says Israel disrupting peace, endangering region's fragile stability. presstv.ir Iran says Israel is the main threat to international peace and security.
(2025-01-28). IRIB head confirms journalist held by Israeli forces in occupied territories. presstv.ir The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting says an IRIB journalist has been held by Israeli forces in the occupied territories.
(2025-01-28). Ethiopia to Israel: Secret Journeys. aljazeera.com The secret transportation of thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel in the 1980s by the Mossad and the CIA.
(2025-01-28). Ministry of Public Health: Israeli raid on Nabatieh Al-Fawqa left 7 injuries in a preliminary toll. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Al-Manar reporter: Injuries caused by Israeli attack on Nabatieh are light. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-01-28). Images of masses returning to northern Gaza shatter Netanyahu's 'total victory' illusion. haaretz.com As far as Hamas is concerned, the early release of the hostages is a tactical concession in favor of a strategic move — the return of residents to northern Gaza and averting further fighting. The final decision appears to rest with Trump and his upcoming meeting with Netanyahu will be fateful…
(2025-01-28). Israel-Serbia ties intensify: Arms sales from Belgrade to IDF shoot up by 3,000%. haaretz.com Deliveries from Serbia spiked after Gaza War broke; Presidents Herzog and Vucic met twice in recent months, Serbia signed massive Israeli arms deal and uses Israeli spy tech…
(2025-01-28). Trump doubles down on call for Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from Gaza. haaretz.com Shortly after speaking with Egypt's Al-Sissi, the U.S. president said he wants Gazans 'in an area where they can live without disruption. Gaza has been hell for so many years'…
(2025-01-28). Haaretz sees rising exposure in Israel despite targeting by Netanyahu gov't, survey shows. haaretz.com Increases were recorded in the readership of both Haaretz's Hebrew weekend and daily editions. 'Israel Hayom' remains the newspaper with the highest exposure in Israel…
(2025-01-28). This beautiful Russian Orthodox church is in Tel Aviv — where an Arab village once stood. haaretz.com The Saint Peter and Saint Tabitha Russian Orthodox Church, and the park in which it's located, offer a peaceful bubble in a busy area of Tel Aviv…
(2025-01-28). After the bombs stop, Israel's drones continue to terrorise Gaza. newarab.com 
Although Nimr Abu Nimr suffers from severe hearing loss, the roar of Abu Nimr returned to his home west of
(2025-01-28). UK military role in Israel's Gaza war exposed in report. newarab.com 
A recent report by the British Palestinian Committee (BPC) has unveiled the full extent of the UK's military collaboration with Israel during its The report gave an in-depth look at how UK resources – including military bases, arms exports, and logistical support – were instrumental in sustaining Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which saw much of the enclave utterly destroyed. | According to the BPC, while the UK was not directly responsi…
(2025-01-28). Heridos en Líbano tras ataques israelíes en zonas fronterizas. cubadebate.cu El Ejército de Líbano informó este martes que un soldado y tres ciudadanos resultaron heridos en el contexto de los continuos ataques israelíes en las zonas fronterizas del sur. Según las Fuerzas Armadas, Israel abrió fuego contra personal del ejército y residentes en la carretera Yaroun-Maroun al-Ras mientras intentaban regresar a sus hogares.
(2025-01-28). Hamas: Palestinians' return to north Gaza 'definite sign' of Netanyahu's defeat. presstv.ir A Hamas spokesman says Palestinians' return to north Gaza is a clear manifestation of Netanyahu's defeat in the genocidal war against the coastal sliver.
(2025-01-28). Trump's Bold Stance on Ukraine: Unrealistic Vision or Strategic Genius? thealtworld.com
(2025-01-28). CAIR-NJ To W. Orange: Adopt Islamaphobia / Anti-Arab Racism Resolution, Mtg Jan 28 6:30pm. fightbackbetter.com 
This meeting is occurring as this is published. This FightBackBetter editor endorses this call for ths important action tonight at…
(2025-01-28). EXCLUSIVE: Majority of voters say government is not doing enough to stop spread of misinformation on social media, poll finds. leftfootforward.org The poll findings come at a time when the far-right continues to push misinformation on social media in a bid to sow divisions and whip up fears against minorities.
(2025-01-28). Senator Chris Ryan's First Vote: Championing HEAP Reform to Support New Yorkers. urbancny.com 
(Albany, N.Y.) — Newly sworn-in New York State Senator Christopher Ryan marked a significant milestone by casting his first vote in the Senate chamber, championing a bill designed to make …
(2025-01-28). Majority of voters say government is not doing enough to stop spread of misinformation on social media, poll finds. leftfootforward.org The poll findings come at a time when the far-right continues to push misinformation on social media in a bid to sow divisions and whip up fears against minorities.
(2025-01-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Signal workers at Canadian National Railways could strike from Tuesday over contract issues, while the Association of Flight Attendants has told its Alaska Air members to vote "yes" on new contract or face dire consequences.
(2025-01-28). EXCLUSIVE: Voters say Elon Musk represents a threat to UK democracy, poll finds. leftfootforward.org Voters believe that Elon Musk represents a threat to UK democracy, an exclusive poll for Left Foot Forward has found. | The poll, carried out by Savanta for LFF, found that 47% of voters believe that the tech billionaire, who has posted a series of false claims about UK politics in recent weeks on his X platform, represents a threat to UK democracy. | Around 31% of voters said they believed Musk does not represent a threat to UK democracy. | It comes after Musk has drawn criticism in recent weeks for posting misinformation on his X platform and repeatedly attacked the Labour Party, posting a series of false cl…
(2025-01-28). Philadelphia Whole Foods workers vote to unionize despite anti-union tactics. peoplesworld.org For the first time in its history, workers at the Whole Foods store in Philadelphia's Art Museum District have voted to unionize with a 130-100 vote. This marks a significant setback for the anti-union efforts of Whole Foods and its parent company, Amazon. Organizing under the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), employees achieved union …
(2025-01-28). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-28). "Everything is gone" in Rafah. electronicintifada.net Large areas of Gaza's southernmost city are now uninhabitable.
(2025-01-28). Freedom is precious but liberation is still a dream. electronicintifada.net My family has been reduced to wishing to return to Gaza City, where my ancestors were forcibly expelled in 1948.
(2025-01-28). "I still see them everywhere" electronicintifada.net A chance encounter brings up trauma and grief.
(2025-01-28). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-28). North Gaza faces food crisis as more Palestinians return. newarab.com 
Around 300,000 Palestinians have now made their way back to the enclave's northern area from the recently opened Netzarim corridor, following 15 months of
(2025-01-28). Switzerland releases, deports Palestinian American journalist Ali Abunimah. aljazeera.com The Electronic Intifada's executive director says his offence was 'being a journalist who speaks up for Palestine'.
(2025-01-28). Thousands demand 'apology and reparations' after journalist Ali Abunimah's arrest in Switzerland. thecanary.co Ali Abunimah is executive director of important pro-Palestinian media outlet The Electronic Intifada. And Switzerland is facing demands for "an apology and reparations" after its highly controversial political decision to detain him over the weekend. Activists in Switzerland had invited Abunimah to speak at an event on 25 January. But "three plainclothes police officers violently …
(2025-01-28). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-28). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-28). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-28). President Urges Well-Planned Use of Modern Technologies in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the employment of modern-day technologies, including artificial intelligence, for the public services in the country after meticulous planning.
(2025-01-28). Ayatollah Khamenei Slams US as Archetype of Colonialism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei denounced the US government as the epitome of colonialism and arrogance, saying the US is dominated by financial moguls.
(2025-01-28). Forced Displacement of Palestinians A Nonstarter, Iranian Spokesman Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson emphasized that political intimidation or demographic interferences could by no means force the Palestinian people to leave their motherland.
(2025-01-28). Iran Prepared for Electronic Warfare: Top Commander. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Hailing the Iranian Army for its effective employment of artificial intelligence and robotics, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri expressed the country's full readiness to fight electronic warfare.
(2025-01-28). Chinese scientists uncover plant's microbial discrimination mechanism. tvbrics.com 
This research lays a foundation for revolutionising agricultural practices…
(2025-01-28). India unveils Draft Legal Metrology Rules to unify time across the country. tvbrics.com 
This proposal seeks to establish synchronised Indian Standard Time (IST) under "One Nation, One Time" initiative…
(2025-01-28). Lula da Silva supports Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi to host Pan American Games in 2031. tvbrics.com 
Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi are the only Brazilian cities bidding to host the event…
(2025-01-28). UAE opens innovative Stem Cells Research Centre to revolutionise regenerative medicine. tvbrics.com 
The centre focuses on cutting-edge stem cell research, advanced therapies, and manufacturing capabilities…
(2025-01-28). Switzerland frees, deports Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah. presstv.ir Swiss authorities have released and deported prominent Palestinian American journalist Ali Alumina after holding him for three days.
(2025-01-28). Trump says Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok. aljazeera.com US president says there's 'great interest' in purchasing video-sharing platform facing ban on national security grounds.
(2025-01-28). Lake Tanganyika fishers fight for their future amid declining catches. aljazeera.com From 2020-2024, fish production dropped 20% in the world's longest freshwater lake serving Tanzania and its neighbours.
(2025-01-28). Bodies on streets, hospitals struggle, battles intensify in DR Congo's Goma. aljazeera.com The M23 rebel group has declared the key city of Goma under its control, signalling a big blow to the Congolese army.
(2025-01-28). Denmark to pump $2bn into Arctic security as Trump eyes Greenland. aljazeera.com Copenhagen boosting defence spending and talking with allies as it resists US demand for the strategic island.
(2025-01-28). Russia and Ukraine forces face off in intense fighting on front lines. aljazeera.com Ukraine reports heavy fighting in Donetsk. Russia claims capture of village in Kharkiv region.
(2025-01-28). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events — day 1,069. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,069th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-28). Trump announces four new executive orders, including to build 'Iron Dome'. aljazeera.com Announced in Florida, Trump's latest orders also target military diversity programmes and transgender service members.
(2025-01-28). Trump fires US federal prosecutors involved in probes of his behaviour. aljazeera.com The move breaks with federal norms against punishing civil servants for actions taken under a different administration.
(2025-01-28). Jasprit Bumrah, Amelia Kerr named ICC Cricketers of the Year. aljazeera.com Both T20 World Cup-winning players cap off a standout 2024 with two awards each as Mandhana and Omarzai win ODI prizes.
(2025-01-28). Neymar and Saudi team Al Hilal agree to terminate contract. aljazeera.com The often-injured Brazilian star, who joined Al Hilal in 2023, departs the club with seven months remaining on his deal.
(2025-01-28). Heartbreak and lost dreams await Palestinians in north Gaza. newarab.com 
When the displaced Palestinians returned to the north of the Instead, they were met with devastation far beyond their darkest fears. The alleys choked with rubble, and homes once bri…
(2025-01-28). Samoa's government embroiled in political turmoil. wsws.org The instability in Samoa reflects growing turmoil across the Pacific amid social unrest and the US-led war drive aimed at China.
(2025-01-28). The CIA joins the anti-China bandwagon on COVID origins, despite lack of any evidence. wsws.org On Saturday, new CIA Director John Ratcliffe made public the CIA's reassessment that shifts from an inconclusive position to now believing the lab-leak was most likely despite a low level of confidence.
(2025-01-28). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-28). What Red Sea Battles Have Taught The Navy About A Future China Fight. twz.com 
The past 15 months in the Red Sea have provided the Navy with a real-world stress test of its systems, platforms and people.
(2025-01-28). Elsa Vega Jiménez y su apego a las ideas de Martí (+Audio). radiohc.cu Autora de 18 libros, incluyendo textos universitarios estudiados en Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador y Venezuela, China, Elsa Vega Jiménez ha dedicado muchos años de su actividad investigadora al estudio de la obra de Martí, descubriendo algunas de sus facetas más desconocidas…
(2025-01-28). Detroit's Death Spiral? counterpunch.org 
It came upon a midnight clear, a vision both complete and quite specific — not from any of those "angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold," as in the Christmas carol, but from a long line of trucks on the Indiana Toll Road. On that cold winter's night about five years
(2025-01-28). We Have Entered the Era of Global Boiling: Marine Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Economies Are Being Devastated. counterpunch.org 
(2025-01-28). There's One Word for Trump's Erratic Negotiating Strategy: "Stupid" counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump is carrying through his campaign pledge in threatening every country in the world with big taxes on the goods we import (tariffs) from them. However, he does keep changing the size of the taxes he wants to hit us with and who will be most affected. In the latest version imports from Mexico
(2025-01-28). The NYT's Trumpeting of Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is Absurd. counterpunch.org 
(2025-01-28). Social Housing Emerging in Cities Needs Local Govt Support. counterpunch.org 
Six cities and a county have initiated social housing programs to provide permanently affordable, publicly owned, and controlled housing for lower and middle-income working families. Seattle, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Montgomery County, Maryland, are the most prominent ones in North America to have passed social housing laws that are being implemented
(2025-01-28). Does a Roaring Twenties Boom Now Beckon? counterpunch.org 
(2025-01-28). African Union urges Trump to revisit US exit from WHO. independent.co.ug 
Trump cited dissatisfaction over its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and the inequality of contributions ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The African Union on Jan.22 urged new U.S. President Donald Trump to revisit his decision to withdraw Washington from the World Health Organisation. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat said that as a …
(2025-01-28). A new paper finds vaccinations increase the likelihood of autism by 4.4 times; a "noted expert in covid" makes a poor attempt to debunk. expose-news.com Last Thursday, a peer-reviewed paper was published in the journal Science, Public Health Policy and the Law. The objective of this study was to determine the association between vaccination and neurodevelopmental disorders …
(2025-01-28). A new paper finds vaccinations increase the likelihood of autism by 4.4 times; a "noted expert in covid" makes a poor attempt to debunk. expose-news.com Last Thursday, a peer-reviewed paper was published in the journal Science, Public Health Policy and the Law. The objective of this study was to determine the association between vaccination and neurodevelopmental disorders …
(2025-01-28). "War of Plunder": How Rwanda Has Fueled War in DRC as Western Countries Look Away. democracynow.org 
The long-simmering conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo escalated this week when Rwandan-backed M23 rebels captured at least part of the eastern city of Goma. The fighting between the militia and Congolese forces has killed at least 17 with over 370 people injured, and hospitals are overwhelmed. U.N. chief António Guterres has called on Rwandan forces to withdraw immediately from the DRC and end support for M23, as fears grow of a wider regional war, but Maurice Carney, co-founder and executive director of Friends of the Congo, says Rwanda's actions in the DRC will continue unless Western countr…
(2025-01-28). Headlines for January 28, 2025. democracynow.org DOJ Fires Slew of Officials Involved in Special Counsel's Probes into Trump, D.C.'s Acting AG to Investigate Prosecutors Who Charged Jan. 6 Rioters with Obstruction, CDC Orders Employees to Immediately Cease Collaboration with WHO, Trump's Pentagon EOs Take Aim at DEI, Trans Military Members; Order "Iron Dome"-Like Defense System, "This Will Have Devastating Consequences": OMB Orders Workers to Pause Most Federal Aid, Navajo Nation Says Immigration Agents Targeting Indigenous People Amid Crackdown, Mexico Confirms It Has Received Non-Mexican Deportees from the U.S., DHS Halts…
(2025-01-28). In Historic Return March, Thousands of Palestinians Arrive in Northern Gaza. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Urgent shelter needed as Palestinians return to 'wasteland' in north Gaza. thecradle.co
(2025-01-28). Iran rejects Trump's plan to forcibly displace Gazans from 'homeland'. presstv.ir Iran has rejected Trump's plan to forcibly relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Jordan and Egypt.
(2025-01-28). Trump's Federal Funding Freeze Sparks Alarm and Confusion. truthout.org Calling a federal grant and loan funding freeze announced by the Trump administration "a massive, massive overreach," U.S. Sen. Patty Murray was among those expressing fury on Tuesday over a move that could have far-reaching implications for millions of Americans who rely on federal food assistance and education and healthcare programs, among other necessities. "We are talking about our small… |
(2025-01-28). 10 states fund prisons using stolen Indigenous lands. grist.org 
Steven Amos feels hopeful for once. He's finishing a drug and alcohol treatment program, living in a halfway house, and working a new job, doing carpentry. "I love anything outdoors," he said. "I'm happy I'm not locked up." | A member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Amos, age 53, grew up with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains set like a painting behind his childhood home in Ethete, Wyoming, on the Wind River reservation. He loved hunting and fishing along the Little Wind River, but his family — as well as many Wind River neighbors — had no running water, sometimes no electricity, or enough to eat. | T…
(2025-01-28). 10 States Fund Carceral Facilities and Programs Using Stolen Indigenous Lands. truthout.org Steven Amos feels hopeful for once. He's finishing a drug and alcohol treatment program, living in a halfway house, and working a new job, doing carpentry. "I love anything outdoors," he said. "I'm happy I'm not locked up." A member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe, Amos, age 53, grew up with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains set like a painting behind his childhood home in Ethete, Wyoming… |
(2025-01-28). New Brics Banking System Would Render Sanctions Useless, ex-Chancellor Warns. infobrics.org Lord Lamont of Lerwick warned that a rival payments system would be a 'major threat to the Western-led financial system' if it ever came to pass…
(2025-01-28). BRICS Charts New Paths for Africa's Development. infobrics.org Group could help drive industrialization and create jobs in continent, experts say…
(2025-01-28). BRICS: A Catalyst for Change or a Mirage of Hope. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc, now expanded to ten nations, is positioning itself as a challenger to Western dominance in global trade and finance, according to political analyst Ebrahim Harvey…
(2025-01-28). BRICS: A Catalyst for Change or a Mirage of Hope. infobrics.org The BRICS bloc, now expanded to ten nations, is positioning itself as a challenger to Western dominance in global trade and finance, according to political analyst Ebrahim Harvey…
(2025-01-28). BRICS Charts New Paths for Africa's Development. infobrics.org Group could help drive industrialization and create jobs in continent, experts say…
(2025-01-28). New Brics Banking System Would Render Sanctions Useless, ex-Chancellor Warns. infobrics.org Lord Lamont of Lerwick warned that a rival payments system would be a 'major threat to the Western-led financial system' if it ever came to pass…
(2025-01-28). Kshama Sawant: Fight the Rich. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). We found the $2 trillion. indybay.org How Democrats should deal with DOGE has become a top-level conversation. One school of thought calls out Musk's game of using spending cuts to make room for their own tax cuts. Others draw red lines on cherished, popular programs like Social Security & Medicare or highlight serial conflicts of interest. Still others counsel constructive engagement. The Musk/DOGE plan is one of self-enrichment & outward punishment. A different path is needed!
(2025-01-28). Michael Hudson: Trump's Tariff Threats Could Destabilize the Global Economy. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Migrants stuck at border after U.S. policy shift. america.cgtn.com 
Migrants in Mexico are in limbo after the U.S. asylum process was put on hold at the start of the new Trump administration. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports from Tijuana, Mexico.
(2025-01-28). "Borderland | The Line Within: Exposing the Human Cost of Immigration Enforcement and Inspiring Resistance" pressenza.com As U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accelerates its efforts to deport Latino immigrants, Pressenza, in collaboration with Tsuru for Solidarity, is sponsoring a screening of the documentary The Line Within, hosted by The United States border is not just a geographic location—it is everywhere. It resides within every undocumented immigrant family, a constant threat that at any moment they could be…
(2025-01-28). Navigating Car Ownership in the U.S.: A Practical Guide for Black Immigrants Settling in America. moguldom.com Relocating to the United States brings a mix of excitement and challenges. For many Black immigrants, one of the first practical hurdles is securing a reliable vehicle, as car ownership is often a necessity in the U.S. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step advice, supported by data, to help you make informed decisions about your first …
(2025-01-28). Let's Defend Sanctuary Policies and Throw a Wrench Into the Deportation Machine. truthout.org On Inauguration Day, Donald Trump issued a slew of anti-immigrant executive orders designed to spread fear and chaos. One such executive order directed the U.S. attorney general to pursue civil and criminal action to the "maximum extent of the law" against sanctuary jurisdictions. While no sanctuary policy looks the same, sanctuary jurisdictions generally limit cooperation with Immigration… |
(2025-01-28). Colombia's Air Force repatriates 201 migrants from US. colombiareports.com Colombia's Air Force repatriated the first 110 migrants who were supposed to be deported by US migration authorities as if they were violent criminals. Two aircraft of the Colombian Air…
(2025-01-28). Gustavo Petro confirma llegada de 200 migrantes deportados por Estados Unidos a Bogotá. cubadebate.cu Dos aviones de la Fuerza Aérea del gobierno de Colombia llegaron este martes a Bogotá con unos 200 migrantes deportados por Estados Unidos, luego de superarse las tensiones diplomáticas con el gobierno de Donald Trump, confirmó el presidente Gustavo Petro.
(2025-01-28). Colombia Backtracks After Deportation Tensions With United States. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro's government announced that it is backing down from its conflict with the United States by announcing that it will accept the deportation of its citizens. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's administration stated that it "made itself respected." | In an official statement released on Sunday night by Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo, he stated that "we have overcome the impasse with the United States government." | Foreign Minister Murillo announced that in the coming days, he will travel with other officials to Washington to hold high-level meetings to follow up…
(2025-01-28). The repression of the pro-Palestine movement at Birmingham University should be a national scandal. thecanary.co Expressing ourselves freely is a basic human right, and freedom of speech is an important part of this expression. Nowhere is it more important than in universities, where ideas need to be challenged, new perspectives developed, and independent thinking among students and staff should be the norm. Although the Equality Act is already in place …
(2025-01-28). Now British Palestinians have weighed in over the Met Police/Palestine march scandal. thecanary.co
(2025-01-28). Chancay celebrates Chinese New Year. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese New Year celebrations started early in Chancay, the small Peruvian town that is now the hub for South America's biggest Chinese-built mega port. Dan Collyns reports.
(2025-01-28). Cuba's National Hero honored in East Timor. plenglish.com Dili, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Friends of Cuba and members of the diplomatic corps paid tribute to the architect of the Caribbean nation's independence, José Martí, on the 172nd anniversary of his birth.
(2025-01-28). Fires threaten Asia's largest poultry farm in Thailand. plenglish.com Bangkok, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) More than 20 fire trucks are fighting to save the Chainat Bird Park from a fire that engulfed the Khao Plong mountain in Mueang district, 200 kilometers north of Bangkok.
(2025-01-28). Russia aims to strengthen position in space by 2030. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina)The head of the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos), Yuri Borisov, confirmed that the country's orbital constellation aims to reach approximately 650 state satellites by 2030.
(2025-01-28). Cuba hosts International Conference dedicated to Marti. plenglish.com The scientists Hector Hernandez and Eduardo Torres, who are members of the organizing committee, explained that a youth forum, some workshops, and a conference will be dedicated to debating Marti on his 172nd birthday and the 130th anniversary of his death in combat. | We had to talk about peace, unity, solidarity, and other controversial issues, so we chose Jose Marti, the first to write and offer a dialogue on those issues," Eduardo Torres affirmed. | "His ideas were not just for Cuba, he was a universal thinker whose ideas are still valid at present," he continued. | The Jose Marti Project for World Solidarit…
(2025-01-28). Cuba thanks Laos' support against inclusion in Washington's SSOT list. plenglish.com Vientiane, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Ambassador to Laos, Enna Viant, on Tuesday thanked Laos' support in the fight against the tightened US blockade and its unjust inclusion in Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list.
(2025-01-28). Russian FM denounces UNESCO's involvement in information warfare. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed on Tuesday that authorities of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) are becoming accomplices in the "information warfare against the truth" by not fulfilling the mandate on the situation of Russian journalists.
(2025-01-28). Another disappearance of youngsters in Ecuador points to the military. plenglish.com Quito, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The disappearance of two young people in Ecuador points again to the military, a case similar to that of the four children of Guayaquil who were taken by the uniformed and their bodies turned up weeks later.
(2025-01-28). Argentinean train drivers' union goes on strike. plenglish.com In a statement, the organization said that the ongoing strike was caused by the lack of answers from the companies representing the Government and the concessionaires. | In addition, it informed that a plenary meeting of union representatives of all railroads would take place today. | Last month, La Fraternidad pointed out that "the interruptions of the activity are not pleasant, neither for those who suffer them, nor for those who carry them out, but they are the only legal tool the workers have when their claims are not attended". | The companies and the officials degraded the purchasing power of the salary, by…
(2025-01-28). Wildfire sparks alarm in South Australian city. plenglish.com Canberra, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) A bushfire in southern Australia today destroyed at least one building while forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 persons from the city of Dimboola, while firefighters are trying to quell it.
(2025-01-28). Lula analizará con más ministros maltrato a deportados brasileños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discutirá hoy nuevamente la situación de brasileños deportados de Estados Unidos después de analizar este lunes el tema con el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Mauro Vieira.
(2025-01-28). Alistan en Argentina Marcha Federal del Orgullo Antifascista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Organizaciones sindicales, sociales y de derechos humanos alistan hoy los preparativos de una Marcha Federal del Orgullo Antifascista y Antirracista, que tendrá lugar en Argentina el sábado 1 de febrero.
(2025-01-28). Congreso de Colombia analizará declaratoria de Conmoción Interior. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) La Cámara de Representantes y el Senado de Colombia se reunirán hoy para analizar el decreto de Conmoción Interior declarado por el Gobierno para acabar con el estado de inseguridad que atraviesa la región del Catatumbo.
(2025-01-28). Desde las ciencias también podemos transitar hacia la soberanía energética. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) La importancia que confiere el país al tránsito hacia una mayor soberanía energética con el uso combinado de fuentes renovables de energía y los combustibles fósiles fue ratificada durante un nuevo encuentro de los expertos y científicos, que encabezó el Presidente, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2025-01-28). Respaldan en la India a Cuba en homenaje a José Martí. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Organizaciones de India corroborarán hoy su respaldo a Cuba en medio del aumento de la agresividad de Estados Unidos con la reinserción de la isla en su lista de Estados Patrocinadores del Terrorismo.
(2025-01-28). Reconocen a Miguel Barnet en su 85 cumpleaños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Con una sólida y reconocida trayectoria en la cultura cubana, Miguel Barnet Lanza, Premio Nacional de Literatura (1994), poeta, narrador, ensayista, etnólogo y político, arriba hoy a sus 85 años de vida.
(2025-01-28). Cuba agradece apoyo de Laos contra inclusión en espuria lista de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) La embajadora de Cuba en Laos, Enna Viant, agradeció hoy el respaldo de esta nación en la lucha contra el recrudecido bloqueo estadounidense y su injusta inclusión en la espuria lista de países presuntamente patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2025-01-28). A los 76 como república, India figura entre las principales economías>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 ene (RHC) Al celebrar el aniversario 76 como república, India figura hoy como la quinta potencia económica a escala internacional y "con gran esfuerzo se encamina a ser la tercera en 2027", vaticinó el embajador Armstrong Changsan.
(2025-01-28). Can Trump usher in a 'Golden Age' for America? thesiriusreport.com 
We assess current developments at the start of the Trump administration 2.0 and whether there are early signs that Trump truly usher in a 'Golden Age' for the United States.
(2025-01-28). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-28). Russia to assert Africa-Europe power via Libya airbase expansion. newarab.com 
The Mataan al-Sarra Airbase in the
(2025-01-28). La Russia espande le sue forze armate mentre l'Occidente e l'Ucraina entrano in crisi militare. strategic-culture.su Oggi i russi vogliono difendere il loro Paese — perché credono nei loro leader — mentre l'Occidente e gli ucraini sono delusi e vogliono arrendersi. | Segue nostro Una recente dichiarazione di Dmitry Medvedev, vicepresidente del Consiglio di sicurezza russo, ha portato alla luce un dato significativo sulla mobilitazione militare del Paese nel 2024: quasi mezzo milione di cittadini si sono arruolati nelle forze armate russe. L'i…
(2025-01-28). Police in Switzerland Ban Then Detain Palestinian American Journalist. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-28). Belated Happy Birthday To Larry … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-01-28). Leningrad Siege Lifting Anniversary. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-01-28). Turkish airstrikes on Iraqi Kurdistan kills six civilians. newarab.com 
Six civilians were killed in two separate airstrikes in Turkey frequently c…
(2025-01-28). A Cabinet of the Cancelled. thealtworld.com Abigail Shrier writes in the City Journal that the members of Trump's "Cabinet of the Cancelled" understand the danger of government coercion because they have experienced it firsthand. And so has Trump and thousands of his supporters. | Shrier does a service by reminding us of the intense attempt of the Biden regime to revolutionize our society by attacking our principles and replacing a merit-based color-blind society with a status-based society of privileges based on race, gender, and sexual preference. The Biden regime weaponized law in order to cancel people who spoke truth to the regimes' official narrative…
(2025-01-28). Over 15 Navajo Nation Members Swept Up in Trump Immigration Raids. truthout.org Officials from the Navajo Nation are warning its members to carry personal identification that indicates they are citizens of the United States at all times following reports that more than a dozen Diné/Navajo people have been detained and questioned during immigration raids in Arizona and New Mexico since last Wednesday. Navajo people, also known as Diné people, have experienced "negative… |
(2025-01-28). Quakers Sue Trump Admin Over Policy Allowing ICE Raids on Churches. truthout.org Several Quaker congregations are suing the Trump administration over an order lifting a previous policy that had curtailed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from conducting raids in "sensitive locations," including schools, hospitals and houses of worship. The Quaker groups filed their suit on Monday in a Maryland federal court alleging that the policy change within the… |
(2025-01-28). Trump Ousts 2 Key Leaders at the National Labor Relations Board. truthout.org In a radical shake-up of the federal agency tasked with protecting the right of private sector employees to organize, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday fired two key leaders at the National Labor Relations Board. Trump ousted NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and — in a less expected and legally dubious move — also removed Democratic NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox. |
(2025-01-28). With Trump Back in the White House, What Will Happen to Guantánamo? truthout.org On January 10th, one day before the 23rd anniversary of its opening, a much-anticipated hearing was set to take place at the Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility on the island of Cuba. After nearly 17 years of pretrial litigation, the prosecution of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (KSM), the "mastermind" of the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001, seemed poised to achieve its ever-elusive goal of… |
(2025-01-28). Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Trump Over Anti-Trans Order Redefining "Sex" truthout.org A transgender woman in federal prison has sued President Donald Trump over an executive order he issued on his first day back in office seeking to define "sex" in a way the lawsuit says is "intentionally designed to discriminate against transgender people" and "deny them equal treatment." The complaint, filed under the pseudonym Maria Moe, claims that Executive Order 14166 has caused Moe… |
(2025-01-28). Trump Aims to Overhaul the FDA. What Does That Mean for Public Health? truthout.org
(2025-01-28). Venezuela Loses Multi-Billion Dollar ConocoPhillips ICSID Appeal. venezuelanalysis.com
(2025-01-28). Maryland's Democratic governor proposes austerity budget for next fiscal year. wsws.org Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, recently released his budget plan for the next fiscal year, which includes $2 billion in cuts for climate spending and other vital social programs.
(2025-01-28). Axel Rudakubana's Southport murders: Who bears responsibility? wsws.org Starmer's inquiry will not address the problems in the National Health Service, social services and schools which prevented them from intervening effectively to shift Rudakubana from the path he was on. Nor will it pose the question: what are the psychological pressures at work in today's society which drove him down that path in the first place?
(2025-01-28). Polling average shows Tories have now fallen to THIRD PLACE behind Reform. leftfootforward.org According to the most recent opinion polls, the Tories are now the third most popular party in the UK. This comes as support for Kemi Badenoch's party has dropped below that of Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage. | The polling aggregator Election Maps UK has taken an average of current opinion polls and Labour — 25.9% | Reform — 24% | Tories — 23.5% | Lib Dems — 12.5% | Greens — 8.3% | Election Maps UK has also calculated that s…
(2025-01-28). Trump says he's sending water to LA. It's actually going to megafarms. grist.org 
While President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of far-reaching decrees during his first week in office, one relatively niche issue has received a disproportionate share of the president's ire and attention: California water policy. That might make sense if the remedies he's pursuing could help stem
(2025-01-28). Moving from climate doomerism to optimism through humor. grist.org 
The video's name itself might bust you up: "Face Plant: Sexy Soil Talk." Dirt isn't often considered hot. And with the face of actor Nick Offerman of Parks and Recreation buried up to his neck in soil, viewers knew this was bound to be funny. Offerman helped NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) create the comedic short last fall to draw attention to cover cropping, regenerative agriculture, and climate change. | Offerman and NRDC collaborated with Morgan Sackett, who also directed The Good Place and Parks and Recreation, on the video. Both Sackett and Offerman grew up in small towns and know the struggles…
(2025-01-28). Finally, an answer to why Earth's oceans have been on a record-hot streak. grist.org
(2025-01-28). 'Turn it into a retirement village': Inside the war of words over Eden Park. asiapacificreport.nz After lengthy, torrid and emotional debate a critical decision for the future of Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau is being made in March. One party will celebrate; the other will slink back to the drawing board. But will it really settle the great Auckland stadium debate? SPECIAL REPORT: By Chris Schulz It resembles a building from Blade…
(2025-01-28). After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up. anabaptistworld.org On a recent Tuesday morning, dozens of people affected by Hurricane Helene had already lined up outside the glass doors of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. Inside, volunteers were squeezed into a small business office, some seated on the floor, awaiting their pastor's instructions for the day. On a whiteboard, Pastor Marcia Mount Shoop asked their …
(2025-01-28). Civil Service 'Disgust' After DWP Launches Welfare Campaign With The Sun, Which It Accuses of 'Demonising' Benefit Claimants. bylinetimes.com 
The country's biggest civil service union has written to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to express its "disgust" that it has entered into a media partnership with The Sun newspaper, which it accuses of "demonising benefit claimants". | From 23rd January to 18th April this year, DWP says it will be working with The Sun to run an awareness campaign to "give wider visibility of key campaign messaging for Move to UC (M2UC)" — the move to replace the array of legacy benefits with the single Universal Credit system. | The Department for Work and Pensions says the aim of the partnership is to reac…
(2025-01-28). Colombia celebrates Chinese New Year. america.cgtn.com 
Colombians in Bogota celebrated the start of the Chinese Spring Festival the weekend of Jan. 25. An event hosted by the Chinese Embassy and the Colombian and Chinese Chamber of Commerce also marked the holiday. Michelle Begue reports.
(2025-01-28). We're in a worldwide lithium battery fire epidemic. expose-news.com Climate Science Coalition of America Executive Director Steve Goreham has warned against governments worldwide investing in lithium-ion batteries. "This is a worldwide epidemic," Goreham told Sky News Australia. "It's a lithium fire …
(2025-01-28). WHO begs for money from the public after Trump's announcement to withdraw the US. expose-news.com The World Health Organisation is facing a $706 million shortfall in contributions after the US withdrawal initiated by President Donald Trump. Maria van Kerkhove has started an online fundraiser asking for donations …
(2025-01-28). MDS brings family spirit to wildfire rebuilding effort in Hawaii. anabaptistworld.org As the Mennonite Disaster Service family prays for and reaches out with care to fire survivors in Los Angeles, MDS volunteers are also helping fire survivors in Maui, Hawaii, by building safe housing and bringing a spirit of ohana, or extended family.
(2025-01-28). Should wine carry a cancer warning? onlineopinion.com.au When relative risks are inflated and absolute risks ignored, the result is not informed consent but unnecessary anxiety. Let's not lose sight of moderation-in drinking and in public health messaging.
(2025-01-28). Biden to Blinken: how I will screw Trump. onlineopinion.com.au Joe Biden still has some embarrassments to experience as he reconciles himself to the loss of office.
(2025-01-28). 'Turn it into a retirement village': Inside the war of words over Eden Park. asiapacificreport.nz After lengthy, torrid and emotional debate a critical decision for the future of Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau is being made in March. One party will celebrate; the other will slink back to the drawing board. But will it really settle the great Auckland stadium debate? SPECIAL REPORT: By Chris Schulz It resembles a building from Blade…
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: The First Amendment: Myth VS. Fact. theonion.com
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: The Most Banned Books In The U.S. theonion.com Banning a book means making it less accessible by removing it from public libraries or dropping it from a public school curriculum. Here are some of the most commonly restricted titles in American literature: The Catcher In The Rye: Bans of this novel have successfully kept teenagers from misbehaving for almost 75 years. Captain Underpants: …
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: John Cena Slims Down For New Role Portraying Human Man. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Confirming he had become almost unrecognizable to friends and family, wrestler-turned-actor John Cena opened up Tuesday about slimming down for a new role in which he would portray a human man. "I knew I had to take drastic measures if I wanted to convincingly pass for a human man on screen," said a now 5-foot-9, …
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: Soldier Returning From 2096 Cyber War Reunited With 8-Year-Old Self. theonion.com SULPHUR, OK—In a heartwarming visit that both man and boy are likely to remember for the rest of their lives, Sgt. Thomas Anderson, a highly decorated soldier from the Cyber War of 2096, reportedly returned to his childhood home Wednesday with a message for his 8-year-old self. The bionic warrior, who leads an elite unit …
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: Study: No One Born In U.S. For Past 5 Years. theonion.com ATLANTA—According to a new study published Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not a single person has been born in the United States during the past five years. "While the general fertility rate has been decreasing for some time, we found that it made a precipitous drop-off to zero starting in late 2019," …
(2025-01-28). We're in a worldwide lithium battery fire epidemic. expose-news.com Climate Science Coalition of America Executive Director Steve Goreham has warned against governments worldwide investing in lithium-ion batteries. "This is a worldwide epidemic," Goreham told Sky News Australia. "It's a lithium fire …
(2025-01-28). WHO begs for money from the public after Trump's announcement to withdraw the US. expose-news.com The World Health Organisation is facing a $706 million shortfall in contributions after the US withdrawal initiated by President Donald Trump. Maria van Kerkhove has started an online fundraiser asking for donations …
(2025-01-28). In Search of Logged Time. publicbooks.org When we leave the work of remembering to digital tools, we risk the loss of our histories to technological obsolescence.
(2025-01-28). South Korea: Submission on discrimination against North Korean escapees. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution. sanews.gov.za Stronger measures to protect oceans from pollution | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill, ushering in stronger measures to better protect South Africa's oceans from ship-related pollution. | In a statement, The Presidency highlighted the importance of the legislation, which is also a contribution to global efforts to protect the marine environment and sustainable economic exploitation. | "With a coastline stretching over 3 000 kilometres from Namibia on the Atlantic Ocean to Mozambique on the Indian Ocean, the new legislation is…
(2025-01-28). Africa showcases tourism offering. sanews.gov.za Africa showcases tourism offering | South Africa is today hosting a media launch to pave the way to the 19th edition of Meetings Africa ⚪ the continent's premier business events trade show. | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu are today leading the launch, which is taking place at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange where they will share key information about Meetings Africa. | South African Tourism, in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority, Johannesburg Tourism Company and the Sandton Convention Centre, will host the 19th Meetings Africa. | The prestigious gathering will…
(2025-01-28). Mchunu honours men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za Mchunu honours men and women in blue | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has thanked police officers for the sacrifices they make to safeguard the country. | | The country on Monday marked National Police Day. | | "You leave your families to serve the greater family that is our beloved country. Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed. On behalf of the government of the Republic of South Africa and the people you so diligently protect, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. | | "The parade today is a symbol of the discipline, strength, and capabilities of the SAPS [South African Police Service]. It is a…
(2025-01-28). Carbon Capture A Waste Of Money, Says Octopus Boss. wattsupwiththat.com But Jackson did not seem to realise the irony when he commented that it was competition rather than subsidies that should be driving the UK's energy transition. | Does he not know that subsidies for renewable energy have cost close to £100 billion already, and will continue to rise?>
(2025-01-28). Fighting impunity: FIDH at the first world congress on enforced disappearances. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). DRC: Armed fighting threatens civilians in and around Goma. fidh.org
(2025-01-28). Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy | Public comments are sought on the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa. | | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion Travers George, has called on the public to comment on the draft National Elephant Heritage Strategy in South Africa. | | "The draft strategy provides a high-level vision and strategic objectives at national level for the management and long-term conservation of elephants as a meta-population in South Africa, while contributing to the well-being of people," the Department of Forestry, Fisheries…
(2025-01-28). Exclusive: Labour now 'trying to KEEP Amesbury despite assault' — because afraid of Reform 'party'. skwawkbox.org 
Runcorn and Helsby MP convicted of assault and awaiting sentencing — but Labour dumps Ashworth plan for fear of loss to far-right corporate 'party' if by-election triggered As Skwawkbox has covered previously, Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury — currently suspended by Labour — was convicted after admitting that he assaulted a man repeatedly in …
(2025-01-28). Saudi Arabia Opens Mecca and Medina Real Estate Firms to Foreign Investment. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-28). The Neuralink Nightmare: Simulating a Prison of Seemingly Endless Torture. muslimskeptic.com This is the sixth instalment in the series on Neuralink. For previous articles in this series, see: The Neuralink Nightmare: Hooked on Cyber-Heroin The Neuralink Nightmare: A Fictitious Universe of Seemingly Endless Pleasure The Neuralink Nightmare: The Transhumanist Elites' Ultimate Mind Control Machine The Neuralink Nightmare: Dystopian Governments Manipulating People's Memories The Neuralink Nightmare: The …
(2025-01-28). SANDF refutes video clip claims. sanews.gov.za SANDF refutes video clip claims | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that its forces surrendered to M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | | The SANDF said these allegations are misleading and untrue. | | In a statement on Tuesday, the SANDF clarified the misrepresentation of events circulating in a video clip claiming that SANDF forces surrendered to M23 rebels. | | "We wish to set the record straight. The footage in question depicts a white flag raised, which is an outcome of discussions between the opposing fighting forces to agree…
(2025-01-28). Oshoek border resumes operations. sanews.gov.za Oshoek border resumes operations | Traveller and cargo operations at the Oshoek Port of Entry, the main border post between South Africa and Eswatini, have resumed. | This was announced by the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) on Tuesday. | This follows the successful clearance and safety assessment of the port after a serious truck accident on Sunday. | The accident, caused by a 32-ton coal truck that allegedly experienced brake failure, resulted in significant damage to port infrastructure and multiple vehicles that were at…
(2025-01-28). The Untold Truth About Trump's Bestie Larry Ellison! youtu.be
(2025-01-28). Remaining silent on GBVF 'not an option' – Justice Minister. sanews.gov.za Remaining silent on GBVF 'not an option' – Justice Minister | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has reiterated government's commitment to fighting the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. | | The Minister delivered remarks at the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's Women Empowerment 365 Days Against Gender-Based Violence dialogue held in Soweto on Tuesday. | | "As part of [the] criminal justice system, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is working tirelessly to ensure that legal and law enforcement services work on enforcing domes…
(2025-01-28). What to Expect From World of Warcraft in 2025. moguldom.com World of Warcraft continues to dominate the RPG genre, with Blizzard delivering consistent updates and expansions that keep its community of millions engaged. As we enter 2025, there's much to look forward to in Azeroth and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a returning hero, WoW is gearing up to offer an unforgettable year …
(2025-01-28). Smart Ways to Boost Followers Quickly. moguldom.com Maintaining a strong presence on social media in today's digital sector is crucial for individuals, brands, and companies aiming to succeed online. However, attaining swift growth involves more than sharing content; it necessitates a strategic method that mixes creativity, regularity, and engagement with your audience. This article examines effective techniques for rapidly increasing your social …
(2025-01-28). Creative Ways to Make Your Home Work for You. moguldom.com As property values rise, homeowners are discovering innovative ways to maximize the benefits of their homes. From creating functional spaces to unlocking financial opportunities, there's a lot your home can offer beyond comfort and shelter. For those looking to fund these transformations, options like a HELOC or Home Equity Line of Credit can provide the …
(2025-01-28). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-28). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-28). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-28). Aerial shots of damage caused by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California. presstv.ir Aerial shots show the destruction of a wide range of houses by the Eaton fire in Altadena, California.
(2025-01-28). Auschwitz — a brief dialogue with Hagay Hacohen. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abdullah Ibn Amr, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, "Whoever would love to be delivered from Hellfire and admitted into Paradise, let him meet his end while believing in Allah …
(2025-01-28). After 42 minutes this season Al-Hilal terminates Neymar contract. newarab.com 
Brazilian star "The club expresses its thanks and appreciation to Neymar for what he has provided throughout his career with
(2025-01-28). Egypt's bread subsidy system reforms hit the poor hardest. newarab.com 
(2025-01-28). ICC prosecutor seeking warrants over West Darfur atrocities. newarab.com 
The prosecutor of the Karim Khan told the
(2025-01-28). Gulu University gives Chinese constructors sh500M compensation. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A report by the Auditor General has revealed how Gulu University forked out Shillings 527.5 million to pay accumulated interest to Chinese firm Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) over delayed contract payments. The University management entered a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) on June 19, 2019, at a …
(2025-01-28). Kween farmers applaud Uganda Breweries for providing a ready market for barley. independent.co.ug 
Kween, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kween District have applauded Uganda Breweries for providing a ready market for barley which has boosted their household incomes, saying that this has improved their livelihoods. They said this during an interaction with officials from Uganda Breweries on Friday last week. Patrick Mangusho, a barley farmer on his …
(2025-01-28). Lugoloobi loses bid for constitutional reference in Karamoja iron sheets case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has rejected an application filed by State Minister for Economic Planning Amos Lugoloobi, seeking a constitutional reference regarding his alleged involvement in diverting iron sheets meant for vulnerable people in Karamoja. On Tuesday, Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga dismissed the application, which was submitted by …
(2025-01-28). NUP kicks off selection of Kawempe North by-election candidate. independent.co.ug 
Kawempe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has kick-started a process of selecting a party flag bearer to contest in the Kawempe North by-election. This is carried out in a formal statement calling for expression of interest from the political party members for the parliamentary seat and councillor for the Kazo-Angola …
(2025-01-28). Subaru drivers to support Police children with school supplies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Subaru drivers under their umbrella organization, Car Tribe Uganda, are swapping their reputation for wild driving with a charitable cause. The group comprising 95 registered members is mobilizing scholastic materials for the children of police officers ahead of the upcoming school term. Car Tribe Uganda, which unites Subaru …
(2025-01-28). Trump's Africa team starts to take shape. independent.co.ug 
Top State Department job like to go to J. Peter Pham, a diplomatic very familiar with Ugandan issues ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT REPORTER & AGENCIES | U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to nominate a former special envoy as Washington's top Africa official, while a Republican aide is likely to be the White House's Africa director. …
(2025-01-28). Unlocking Uganda's E-Commerce Potential: Empowering SMEs to thrive in the digital age. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Ivy Maingi | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the heartbeat of Uganda's economy, playing a crucial role in job creation, local innovation, and overall economic growth. Yet, in today's fast-paced digital landscape, many SMEs face challenges in adapting to the tools and platforms necessary to remain competitive. At Glovo, we believe e- commerce …
(2025-01-28). West Buganda Diocese in disarray over selection of new bishop. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda in the West Buganda diocese is embroiled in yet another bitter disagreement pitting the clergy against Christians over the alleged intrigues surrounding the search for a new Bishop. The disagreements are threatening the process of choosing a potential replacement for Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale who …
(2025-01-28). Boom! The XB-1 Demonstrator Jet Has Gone Supersonic. twz.com 
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(2025-01-28). Weaponizing Space Key To Trump's Iron Dome Missile Defense Shield Vision. twz.com 
President Donald Trump has laid out a vision for a
(2025-01-28). Bill Gates slams Elon Musk's embrace of far-right politicians abroad as 'insane shit'. leftfootforward.org Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist Bill Gates has slammed Elon Musk for his embrace of far-right politicians and interference in the politics of other countries. | Musk, who Trump has appointed to co-lead the department of government efficiency and cut waste, is a keen supporter of the MAGA movement. Since his takeover of X, formerly Twitter, he has been criticised for allowing extremist content and misinformation go unchallenged. | Indeed, the tech billionaire has himself posted misinformation on his X platform and in recent weeks has repeatedly attacked the Labour Party, posting a series of false cla…
(2025-01-28). What better way to end the month than to watch Wes Streeting being heckled? thecanary.co The Fabian Society's New Year Conference hosting Wes Streeting as the keynote speaker was disrupted by an activist calling on the Labour Party to end tree-burning subsidies for Drax Power Station. Yet days before, left-wing Labour MP Barry Gardiner came out fighting over the company — calling it "not fit and proper". Wes Streeting: heckled …
(2025-01-28). SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport. sanews.gov.za SANDF members killed in rebel attack near Goma Airport | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed the passing away of three of its members following a mortar bomb attack by the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Monday. | | This follows an exchange of mortar bomb between the Forces Armees de la Republic Democratique du Congo (FARDC), Congolese Defence Force and the M23 rebel militia near Goma Airport, where the SANDF base is collocated. | | "The M23 rebels launched several a mortar bomb in the direction of Goma Airport, which landed in the SANDF b…
(2025-01-28). DWP admits cost of living payments failed to properly support disabled people. thecanary.co Chronically ill and disabled Universal Credit claimants saw their health deteriorate across the course of 2023 — despite receiving the former Conservative government's flagship cost of living payments. In other words, the extra payment failed to enable recipients to maintain their health amidst the spiralling rise in living expenses. Crucially, the Department for Work and …
(2025-01-28). Majority of UK believe the super rich have too much influence over politics. thecanary.co Two of thirds of Britons hold the opinion that the super rich have too much influence over UK politics, according to polling from Opinium for the Fairness Foundation. The charity's new report details that 25 senior figures from politics, business, and academia hold a consensus that growing inequality risks societal collapse. Supporting that idea, the …
(2025-01-28). A 'life-changing' new research centre for deafblind people is opening. thecanary.co
(2025-01-28). 25 charities call on Labour to free Gaie Delap just as she's given 20 more days in prison. thecanary.co Climate protester Gaie Delap has been told that she must serve a further 20 days in prison for being "unlawfully at large" — just as 25 leading charities call on the Labour government to release her. Gaie Delap: a travesty and injustice Gaie's additional 20 days is accounted for by the days that followed Serco/EMS's …
(2025-01-28). 'Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves Must Abandon Their Trumpian Obsession with Economic Growth'. bylinetimes.com On Wednesday the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will set out her latest plans for boosting growth in the UK. | It will be a familiar message. If the mantra that got Keir Starmer's Labour Government elected was 'change', then the overwhelming message since then has been about 'growth, growth and more growth'. Not since 'Get Brexit Done' has there been such a single-minded purpose to an administration. | She will follow in the footsteps of her boss, Keir Starmer, who promised a group of senior city executives this week that he would also "hard wire growth into all decisions" in his Government, adding that in futur…
(2025-01-28). Trump downplays bird flu epidemic, egg prices across the country soar. peoplesworld.org 
One of the first observable impacts of the new Trump administration is the administration's attack on public information. Agency communications are gagged, federal workers are encouraged to snitch on each other regarding DEI rollbacks, investigations are sealed, and we are told that somehow, Pete Hegseth is qualified to run the Department of Defense. Yet, nowhere …
(2025-01-28). Rising Cyber Threats: UK Government's Vulnerability Exposed. bylinetimes.com Ministries are vulnerable to attack because 58 critical key IT systems in Whitehall have gaps in their cyber resistance and another 238 legacy computer systems are operating without any security updates because manufacturers have long ceased to provide them. | Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, Tory Chair of the Committee of Public Accounts, said: "Today's NAO report must serve as a stark wake-up call to the Government to get on top of this most pernicious threat. | "We have seen too often the devastating impact of cyber-attacks on our public services and people's lives. | "Despite the rapidly evolving cyber threat, the…
(2025-01-28). President signs landmark law to preserve and develop agricultural land. sanews.gov.za President signs landmark law to preserve and develop agricultural land | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill into law, marking a significant step toward safeguarding South Africa's agricultural land for long-term food production and economic growth. | | The Presidency said in a statement that the law supports government's objectives and priorities in respect of the sustainable management and use of natural resources. | | It also sets out a countrywide policy and regulatory framework for the preservation and development of agricultural land. | | "The law cr…
(2025-01-28). Joint Security Forces Recover 60mm Bomb in Moroto. plusnews.ug 
The joint security forces have successfully recovered a 60mm bomb in Apeikidor village, Nadunget sub-county, Moroto District. The bomb was recovered on Monday morning just 2 kilometers away from the neighboring village where another bomb killed two minors who were hunting edible rats on Sunday morning. The recovery was made possible through a tip-off from …
(2025-01-28). Over 200 Women Receive Free Cervical Cancer Screening in Buikwe District. plusnews.ug 
More than 200 women have benefited from a free cervical cancer screening camp organized by the Diana Foundation in collaboration with Raise of Hope from Jinja at Tongolo Health Center III, located in Nyenga Division, Buikwe District. The one-day health camp not only provided screenings but also educated residents about the dangers of sexual abuse …
(2025-01-28). Climate change primed LA to burn — catastrophically. grist.org
(2025-01-28). In Pursuit of India's R-Day Celebration. pressenza.com Defying all odds, including a boycott call by some armed militant outfits, the people of far eastern Bharat (India) celebrated the 76th Republic Day, unfurling the Tri-colour paying homage to the known and unknown martyrs of India's Freedom Movement against the colonial British forces. | Resentments against the governments in respective State capitals as well as in New Delhi, anti-India rhetoric and even the diktats from separatist militants could not deter from joining the celebrations aspiring for a powerful nation, which is definitely a Biswa Mitra (if not immediately, it can emerge as Biswa Guru), a guiding l…
(2025-01-28). SATIRE: The Onion's Streaming Guide. theonion.com The Sex Lives Of College Girls (Season 3), Max: The hit show is back to answer last season's cliffhanger question, "Him? For real?" Hoarders: Extra Gross Edition, A&E: This spinoff still exploits mental illness, but with more crawling vermin and feces-caked crevices packed into every episode. Is It Flesh?, Netflix: On this new game show, …
(2025-01-28). Levi Davis — Murdered At Sea? bylinetimes.com 
A version of this article was first published in the July 2024 edition of Byline Times | Was Levi Davis seen a nautical mile out to sea in the central shipping channel of Barcelona's busy commercial port, clothed, and shouting for help in the dead of night? If so, how did he get there and why could rescuers on scene in less than four minutes find no trace? | Byline Times has established that Levi could not have possibly swam there himself. So was he murdered? And what have the police done about it? | It's 06: 32 on Sunday 30 October 2022. The Maltese cruise ship MSC Bellissima is a nautical mile from the entra…
(2025-01-28). Levi Davis — Murdered At Sea? bylinetimes.com A version of this article was first published in the July 2024 edition of Byline Times | Was Levi Davis seen a nautical mile out to sea in the central shipping channel of Barcelona's busy commercial port, clothed, and shouting for help in the dead of night? If so, how did he get there and why could rescuers on scene in less than four minutes find no trace? | Byline Times has established that Levi could not have possibly swam there himself. So was he murdered? And what have the police done about it? | It's 06: 32 on Sunday 30 October 2022. The Maltese cruise ship MSC Bellissima is a nautical mile from the entran…
(2025-01-28). Olga, una maestra de verso martiano. cubadebate.cu Desde hace más de treinta años, Olga Barrios Hernández, sostiene largas conversaciones con José Martí. Le habla como si aún viviera, como si fuera su vecino, su compañero, su compatriota de cientos de batallas, en las tierras de Pinar del Río. Dice que al Maestro lo ve por todas partes, y le cuenta la historia de sus días, y siente que renace y lo ve multiplicado.
(2025-01-28). Plantas medicinales y resfriado común. cubadebate.cu Estamos pasando por un invierno quizás un poco más intenso de lo habitual. Creo que todos hemos sentido el descenso de las temperaturas durante parte del primer mes de este año 2025 y es posible, por qué no, haber tenido un "resfriado". Aunque el resfriado común no es una enfermedad grave, sí es bastante frecuente.
(2025-01-28). El canal que marca la frontera entre Asia y àÅfrica. cubadebate.cu Egipto es uno de los países transcontinentales del mundo debido a su ubicación geográfica única. Puerto Said, en el continente africano, y Puerto Fuad, en el continente asiático, están conectadas a través del Canal de Suez, que sirve como límite natural entre Asia y àÅfrica. Este canal simboliza la unión entre ambos continentes.
(2025-01-28). Martí convocó de nuevo al diálogo "Por el equilibrio del mundo" cubadebate.cu Cumpliendo con la premisa de ser un foro de pensamiento plural y multidisciplinario, que apuesta por sembrar ideas y conciencia en torno a las soluciones de los conflictos internacionales, quedó inaugurado este 28 de enero la VI Conferencia internacional Por el equilibrio del mundo, "Con todos y por el bien de todos".
(2025-01-28). Palombo y Martí. cubadebate.cu Cuando el argentino Bernardo Palombo le dio forma a su tema Imágenes Latinas sabía muy bien lo que estaba haciendo. Ya el inolvidable músico y militante, autor también del tema Canción por el fusil y la flor tenía unos 10 años residiendo en Nueva York dando clases de castellano y abriendo camino como soporte para otros músicos latinoamericanos.
(2025-01-28). Roscosmos anuncia expansión de su constelación satelital a 650 aparatos para 2030. cubadebate.cu La constelación satelital de Rusia llegará a 650 aparatos para 2030, sin incluir los comerciales, declaró el director general de la corporación rusa Roscosmos, Yuri Borísov. "Este año comienza un ambicioso proyecto nacional, cuyo objetivo es fortalecer nuestra posición en el espacio. La meta es crear para 2030 una constelación de aproximadamente 650 satélites".
(2025-01-28). Carlson revela supuestos planes de la Administración Biden para desatar guerra con Rusia y atentar contra Putin. cubadebate.cu El exsecretario de Estado estadounidense Antony Blinken dirigió en realidad la Administración Biden intentando desencadenar una verdadera guerra entre Washington y Moscú, afirmó el periodista Tucker Carlson. En concreto, añadió, los planes habrían incluido la posibilidad de atentar contra la vida del presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin.
(2025-01-28). Comunica Banco Central de Cuba cambios en bonificación a pagos electrónicos. cubadebate.cu Para incentivar los pagos por canales electrónicos, el Banco Central de Cuba implementará a partir del miércoles 29 de enero del 2025, una modificación sobre la aplicación de bonificación a los pagos en línea. Desde agosto de 2023, esta bonificación se ha fijado en un 6%, sin embargo, esta no ha podido ser extensiva a toda la red de comercios minoristas.
(2025-01-28). La Casa Blanca suspende fondos para programas de asistencia federal. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos pausa de forma inmediata la distribución de subvenciones, préstamos y otros programas de asistencia financiera federal. Así lo señaló la Oficina de Presupuesto de la Casa Blanca, mediante un comunicado interno, enviado a las agencias gubernamentales.
(2025-01-28). Viengsay Valdés, jurado del Premio de Ballet de Lausana en Suiza. cubadebate.cu La primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Viengsay Valdés, integrará el jurado del Premio de Lausana, en Suiza, informó este martes la prestigiosa compañía. El reconocido certamen internacional de ballet se efectuará del 2 al 9 de febrero de este año, con un tribunal presidido por Laurent Hilaire.