(2026-01-30). The Chris Hedges Report: Is The 'New World Order' Really New? popularresistance.org As U.S. hegemony continues to dwindle, Donald Trump and his international allies are making preparations to maintain some grip on world power. One of these methods includes the "Board of Peace," which was ostensibly created to reconstruct Gaza, but has demonstrated yet another attempt by Trump to undermine international law. | Yanis Varoufakis, the Secretary-General of the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 (DiEM25), the former Finance Minister of Greece and author of Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism joins host Chris Hedges to discuss what the Board of Peace really means and how it relates to Trump's larger…
(2026-01-30). Bipartisan hate laws must be resisted. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance opposes Labor's Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill. Jonathan Strauss argues that those who want the right to oppose genocide, or to defend democratic rights more generally, should reject these laws.
(2026-01-30). Israel desecrates Palestinian graves looking for body of captive in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli army, settlers, attack Palestinian villages across West Bank.
(2026-01-30). Olga Cherevko Showed the World What's Happening in Gaza. Israel Won't Let Her Return. portside.org Olga Cherevko Showed the World What's Happening in Gaza. Israel Won't Let Her Return |
(2026-01-30). NYC: Mass march for Venezuela. Abolish ICE -Sat., 1/31, 2 PM, 43rd B'way. iacenter.org As part of the Week of Resistance in Solidarity with Venezuela (Jan 23—31), we are marching to demand the freedom of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores, an end to U.S. imperialist war and sanctions, the demilitarization of the Caribbean, and the withdrawal of U.S. military forces surrounding Venezuela. U.S. imperialism abroad is inseparable from ICE terror at home—the same system that wages war and enforces sanctions abroad criminalizes, cages, and deports working-class and migrant communities here. One struggle, one fight. No War — Venezuela, Gaza, Iran. Abolish ICE. Saturday, Jan 31 2: 00 PM Times…
(2026-01-30). October 7, 2023: Is Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag" ? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map" ? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
msf.org (2026-01-30). SF statement on sharing staff information and humanitarian operations in Palestine
in the absence of securing assurances to ensure the safety of our staff or the independent management of our operations, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has concluded that it will not share a list of its Palestinian and international staff with Israeli authorities in the current circumstances.
(2026-01-30). UPDATE 3-Trump's Justice Department releases massive cache of Jeffrey Epstein files. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Justice Department on Friday published a new and final cache of millions of documents ‚Äårelated to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, under a law passed in November that required the release of all Epstein-related records. Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, said at a press conference that Friday's massive batch of files marked the end of the Trump administration's planned releases under the law. The new ‚Å cache includes more than three million pages, 2000 videos, and 180,000 images, he said.
(2026-01-30). Trump Opens Venezuela Airspace to Commercial Flights. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela's airspace will soon be reopened to commercial flights from the United States, claiming the country was under "very strong control" and that Americans would be safe to travel there. Trump announced the decision during a cabinet meeting on Thursday, saying he had instructed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, as …
(2026-01-30). Venezuela and US Agree To Reopen Commercial Airspace (+Cybersecurity Center). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Following a telephone conversation between Acting President Rodríguez and Trump this Thursday, January 29, it was confirmed that the ill…
(2026-01-30). Latin America Pushes Back Against U.S. Intervention. dissidentvoice.org Photo: Nuestra America gathering in Bogotá, Colombia. Credit: Progressive International When Senator Tim Kaine told Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a recent Senate hearing on Venezuela that the administration's announcement of a new Monroe Doctrine "does not land well in the Americas," he was putting it mildly. I just returned from an emergency gathering in Bogotá …
(2026-01-30). Headlines for January 30, 2026. democracynow.org Senate Democrats & Trump Reach Deal to Split Off Funding DHS to Avert Shutdown, Minneapolis Mayor Calls for Nationwide End to "ICE Siege", "No, No. Not at All": Trump Denies He Plans to Pull Back Federal Agents from Minnesota, Protesters Call for National Shutdown Today to Protest ICE, Sen. Collins Claims DHS Has Paused Operation Catch of the Day, Financial Times: Private Companies Reaped $22B in Contracts with ICE & CBP Last Year, Iran's Top Diplomat in Turkey as Trump Keeps Threatening to Attack Iran, U.S. Lifts Some Sanctions on Venezuela After Interim Leader Signs Bill Opening Do…
(2026-01-30). Marco Rubio Testifies to US Senate About Attack on Venezuela: His Claims Do Not Add Up. orinocotribune.com On Wednesday, the US Secretary of State denied that the US was waging war against Venezuela. In the same appearance, he warned that he would oversee Venezuela's "transition" and threatened to use force if "other methods fail." | Marco Rubio appeared before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday. "There is no war against Venezuela, and we did not occupy a country," Republican Senator Rand Paul, who describes…
(2026-01-30). Relatives Of Civilians Killed In US Caribbean Missile Strikes Sue Trump. popularresistance.org Relatives of two Trinidadian citizens killed in a US missile strike in the Caribbean have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Trump administration. This litigation, the first of its kind, seeks justice for the brutality of the unauthorized military campaign that, under the pretext of a "war on drugs," has claimed more than 120 lives in the Pacific and the Caribbean since last September. | The lawsuit asserts that Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, two workers who earned their living in fishing and agriculture in Venezuela, were returning to their home in Trinidad and Tobago on October 14, 2025, when a US missi…
(2026-01-30). Foreign Minister Yván Gil Commends Pan-African Anti-Colonial Support for Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a social media post this Thursday, January 29, the top diplomat stated that the actions of the US represent a flagrant violation of national self-determination, and manifest as unacceptable aggression against the stability of a sovereign country. | Minister Gil's post was in response t…
(2026-01-30). "Hostile Takeovers" : As U.S. Claims Venezuela's Oil, Trump Seeks "Vassal States" Across the World. democracynow.org 
In the aftermath of the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, Venezuela has agreed to submit a monthly budget to the Trump administration, which will release money from an account funded by oil sales. It's a deal for the interim government led by Delcy Rodriguéz that historian Greg Grandin calls "governing under the blade." In a further shift away from the nation-building foreign policy of the past several decades of U.S. power, "what the United States is planning for Venezuela is basically to run the country as a vassal state," he says. "T…
(2026-01-30). Foreign Minister Yván Gil Commends Pan-African Anti-Colonial Support for Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a social media post this Thursday, January 29, the top diplomat stated that the actions of the US represent a flagrant violation of national self-determination, and manifest as unacceptable aggression against the stability of a sovereign country. | Minister Gil's post was in response t…
(2026-01-30). Invasores con falsos pretextos siguen intimidaciones. radiohc.cu En medio de su embriaguez tras el ataque a Venezuela y el secuestro del presidente y esposa, la administración estadounidense calificó de satisfactorio el diálogo con el nuevo gobierno en el país sudamericano, pero recientemente ha renovado sus advertencias de eventual uso de la fuerza. | En una comparecencia ante el Comité de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado para intentar justificar el ataque a Venezuela, el secretario norteamericano de Estado, Marco Rubio, levantó nuevamente el haz de la violencia. | El otrora senador dejó abierto ese recurso si, según sus palabras, la presidenta encargada Delcy Rodríguez no co…
(2026-01-30). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela: Estamos dando pasos históricos. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez aseguró este jueves que están dando pasos históricos. | En un acto en el Palacio de Miraflores, sede del Gobierno, al terminar una marcha del pueblo y los trabajadores del petróleo, la dignataria informó que recibió una llamada de su par estadounidense, Donald Trupm, y de su secretario de Estado, Marco Rubio. | Detalló que le notificaron, en el marco de la agenda de trabajo, de la cual "hemos conversado y hablado, que estamos dando pasos importantes". | Subrayó que están hablando del cese de las restricciones en el espacio aéreo comercial de Venezuela y "venga…
(2026-01-30). US eases oil sanctions on Venezuela after reforms. geo.tv 
Installations at the El Palito refinery of Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, after the National Assembly approved a major reform of the country's main oil law, in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, January 22, 2026. — Reuters Caracas: The United States on Thursday eased sanctions on…
(2026-01-30). Denmark hails 'positive' US meeting on Greenland. tribune.com.pk 
Denmark's foreign minister said Thursday he was "more optimistic" after technical talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland. | "We have had the very first meeting at senior official level in Washington yesterday regarding the Greenlandic issue," Lars Lokke Rasmussen told journalists at an EU meeting in Brussels. | "It went well in a very constructive atmosphere and tone, and new meetings are planned. It's not that things are solved, but it's good." | The trilateral talks come after US President Donald Trump last week backed down from his threats to seize the autonomous Arctic territory of EU and N…
(2026-01-30). ICE Refuses To Allow Detainee To Attend His Son's Funeral. newsone.com 
Source: @freemahertarabishi Instagram / Screenshot | In case you need more proof that ICE is an inherently vile institution, a Texas man currently detained by ICE was refused permission to attend his son's funeral. |
(2026-01-30). Pakistan-Bangladesh direct flights resume after 14 years with Dhaka-Karachi service. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: After a gap of nearly one and a half decades, direct air connectivity between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been restored, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines operating its first Dhaka—Karachi flight on Thursday night.According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the Bangladeshi national carrier landed at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport late in the evening, marking the resumption of scheduled flights between the two countries after 14 years. The aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute on arrival.Flight tracking data showed that Biman's flight BG341 departed Dhaka's Hazrat Sh…
(2026-01-30). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.
(2026-01-30). Niger's junta accuses foreign leaders of sponsoring attack on airport, thanks Russians. scmp.com Niger's military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani on Thursday blamed the French, Benin and Ivory Coast presidents for sponsoring an attack on Niamey international airport, an accusation he made without offering any evidence. | Gunfire and ‚loud explosions echoed around Niger's international airport in Niamey shortly before midnight in what two security sources described as a "terrorist attack", before calm returned to the capital on Thursday morning.
(2026-01-30). EVs are already making your air cleaner. grist.org 
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko: 'No need to stress over artificial intelligence'. eng.belta.by There is no need to worry about artificial intelligence and the danger that it might replace humans, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Planar company in Minsk on 30 January.
(2026-01-30). Trump Sues the IRS and Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax Return Leak. truthout.org President Donald Trump has sued the US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service for $10 billion over the leak of his tax returns during his first term in the White House, when the president broke with decades of tradition by refusing to voluntarily divulge the records. The lawsuit — joined by Trump's two eldest sons and his family business, the Trump Organization — was revealed… |
(2026-01-30). Petition seeks criminal case against Punjab minister, DC over mother and daughter's manhole deaths. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-01-30). Obama and Clinton Add Fuel to the Fire Following Killing of Minneapolis Paramedic. globalresearch.ca Calls for Americans to "speak out" by former Democrat presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton after the death of paramedic Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on January 24 are fueling tensions at a time when emotions are running high on both …
(2026-01-30). White House Generates Racist AI Image After 'Politically Motivated' Arrest of Activists Over Church Protest. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-01-30). Ayub star in Pak T20 win over Australia. tribune.com.pk 
All-rounder Saim Ayub starred in Pakistan's spin-assisted 22-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday. | Ayub top-scored in Pakistan's 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that included two sixes and three fours, while Salman Agha added four sixes and a four in his 27-ball 39. | The tourists managed 146-8 in their 20 overs with spinners taking six wickets for Pakistan. | With the ball, Ayub dismissed Australian openers Matthew Short (five) and Travis Head, who hit two sixes and two fours in his 13-ball 23. | Cameroon Green resisted with a 31-ball 36 but Australia succumbed to spin wi…
(2026-01-30). Trump says UK-China trade 'very dangerous' as Starmer courts Beijing. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump warned Britain against getting into business with Beijing as Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauded the economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there on Friday. | As Western leaders reel from Trump's unpredictability, Starmer is the latest to head to China. | In three-hour talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, the British leader called for a "more sophisticated relationship" with improved market access, lower tariffs and investment deals while also discussing soccer and Shakespeare. | In Washington, however, replying to questions about the closer ties, Tr…
(2026-01-30). Friday 1/30: "On the Brutal Death of Alex Pretti and What Must Be Done Now! indybay.org 2444 Durant Avenue Berkeley…
(2026-01-30). Monday 2/2: Emergency! Stop Racist Deportations of Haitian and All TPS Refugees – Abolish ICE! indybay.org San Francisco Immigration Court | 100 Montgomery Street, San Francisco | near corner of Montgomery & Post Streets…
(2026-01-30). REFILE-US FAA bans drones for Super Bowl LX. devdiscourse.com The Federal Aviation Administration ‚Å on Friday said it was barring drones for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa ‚Clara, California and imposing additional restrictions in downtown San Francisco during ‚Å the ‚Äådays ‚Å leading up to the sporting event.
(2026-01-30). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.
(2026-01-30). Saturday 2/14: gay shame new friends meeting. indybay.org 465 Collective | 465 South Van Ness Ave | San Francisco, CA | 94103…
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko sets task for Belarusian microelectronics industry. eng.belta.by The task for the national microelectronics industry is to stay half a | step ahead by making products that are in demand globally, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his visit to Planar.
(2026-01-30). "Prevent the Bloodshed" : Filmmaker Sepideh Farsi on Iran Protests & U.S. Threats of Military Strikes. democracynow.org 
The latest reliable estimates of the death toll in Iran's recent nationwide protests are growing, potentially reaching the tens of thousands. Some estimates place the number of civilians killed by government forces at 30,000 or more. We play a rare eyewitness account of the deadly massacre of protesters in Rasht, Iran, and speak to the Iranian filmmaker and political dissident Sepideh Farsi, who says U.S. military intervention "would only worsen the situation." She warns that President Trump's interest in U.S. military action on the country is "for business," and "not for…
(2026-01-30). Minsk Trial remembered: New exhibition on 80th anniversary of war crimes tribunal. eng.belta.by The temporary exhibition "Verdict of History" timed to the 80th anniversary of the Minsk Trial has opened at the Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War.
(2026-01-30). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.
(2026-01-30). Viral app 'Are You Dead Yet?' unveils the anxiety and pain of single Chinese youths. globalvoices.org 
Most empty-nest youths have to endure high-pressure study or workloads without social support or family companionship.Originally published on A newly developed Chinese App "Are You Dead Yet?" (Ê≠ª‰∫ÜÈ∫º?), designed for solitary-living people to check in regularly and auto-notify their emergency contacts, unexpectedly topped China's Apple App Store in…
(2026-01-30). Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Inquiry extension granted | President Cyril Ramaphosa has granted an extension for the completion date for the Nkabinde Inquiry. | The inquiry — formally known as the Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke — was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division. | It is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde. | "The original date for the completion of the inquiry and submission of a final report was 30 January 2026. Presid…
(2026-01-30). Talking Back to Men Got Bland and Good Killed. counterpunch.org 
Renee Good was shot in the face by Jonathan Ross He wanted to show her who was boss He called her a ____ing bitch His execution went off without a hitch Her car rolled into a ditch Married to a woman, centuries ago, they'd called her a witch State Trooper Brian Encinia had an encounter
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko praises veteran employee during Planar visit. eng.belta.by "One of our most qualified workers," Planar Director General Sergei Avakov spoke of the employee.
(2026-01-30). Jenna Ruddock on DHS Domestic Surveillance. fair.org 
(2026-01-30). KSA won't permit attack on Iran from its territory: Crown Prince to Masoud Pezeshkian. ummid.com Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman categorically ruled out permission to the U.S. or other foreign forces to use its territory for attack on Iran.
(2026-01-30). Supply bottlenecks hinder Basant delight. tribune.com.pk 
As the city counts down to Basant, the sky may soon fill with colour, but on the ground, shortages of kites and string, delays in vendor permits and mixed official signals are converging into a controversy that threatens to define the festival's return more than the celebration itself. | Concerns have emerged over a potential shortage of kite-flying supplies, which could dampen Basant festivities. Sources said the supply of kites, spools and strings remains limited, while the online permit system for licensed vendors has yet to become operational. | Despite the administration allowing the import of kite-flying…
(2026-01-30). The poisoned word: How Palestine solidarity is branded as antisemitism. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-30). 'We Are Back in the Middle Ages': Colonel (Ret) Jacques Baud. How the EU Literally Starves Dissenting Experts. globalresearch.ca To read this article in the following languages, click the…
(2026-01-30). Saturday 2/7: San Jose: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-30). Expected ICE presence at Italy's Winter Olympics should expose Europe's own anti-migrant path. peoplesdispatch.org European left groups are calling for solidarity with movements in the US by mobilizing against ICE presence at Italy's Winter Olympics and Europe's own right-wing turn.
(2026-01-30). Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash. sanews.gov.za Condolences after 11 die in Isipingo crash | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the 11 passengers who lost their lives in a road crash in Isipingo, Durban. | At approximately 08: 30 on Thursday morning, a Toyota minibus taxi and an interlink truck crashed on Wanda Cele Drive. | "The RTMC acknowledges the profound pain and loss experienced by the affected families and the broader community during this difficult time," said the corporation in a statement on Thursday. | The RTMC, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (…
(2026-01-30). Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine. tribune.com.pk 
Russian attacks killed six people in central and southern Ukraine on Thursday, regional authorities and emergency services said. | The attacks come as Ukraine grapples with its toughest winter since the start of the war, with Russian strikes cutting heating and power to millions as temperatures linger well below freezing point. | In Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region, "Russian shelling killed a 62-year-old man and women aged 26 and 50," Ukraine's state emergency service said. | In the neighbouring Kherson region, Russian bombardment killed a 46-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, according to regional…
(2026-01-30). BRI delegation eyes mineral investment. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh met a delegation of Silkway Impex Pvt Ltd and a high-level Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) delegation to discuss investment cooperation, with minerals emerging as the priority focus of the talks. | According to an official statement issued on Thursday, the meeting included Deng Yubin, Head of the BRI for Yunnan Province. Sheikh highlighted Pakistan's mineral and mining potential, describing the sector as a key area for bilateral cooperation. | Referring to the recently held Pak-China Mineral Cooperation Forum, he said Pakistan aimed to develop…
(2026-01-30). How Belarusian brigade selects its drone operators. eng.belta.by State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich visited the UAV unit of the 19th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which underwent a snap inspection ordered by the president.
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko addresses winter woes, 'snow battles' on TikTok. eng.belta.by "Another wave of cold is coming. We won't have severe frosts down to -30 ∞C anymore, but it will still be cold," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2026-01-30). food exports hit $10bn record high in 2025. eng.belta.by In 2025, for the first time in its history as a sovereign state, Belarus achieved the highest growth in exports of food products and agricultural raw materials.
(2026-01-30). Minneapolis: Don't be Fooled, the Siege Continues. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-30). Off the scales: A Kurdish tale of absent justice in Syria. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-30). Lockheed Martin To Ramp Up THAAD Missile Production. news.antiwar.com Lockheed Martin announced on January 29 that it will quadruple production of its THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile interceptors under a new Pentagon framework agreement. Annual interceptor output will rise from about 96 to 400 per year. "Today's agreement to quadruple THAAD production means we will have more interceptors available than ever before …
(2026-01-30). Professionals urge UK government to end super-rich attacks on free speech. thecanary.co 
A coalition of professionals — including media and legal experts — are urging the UK government to stand-up to the war on free speech by the rich and powerful. In an open letter calling for action, its members warned that democracy cannot survive under the current conditions. The battle for free speech has never been […] | By
(2026-01-30). Saturday 1/31: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-30). Shehbaz Sharif cuts industrial electricity tariffs by Rs4, Export Financing Scheme rate halved. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a series of measures aimed at supporting Pakistan's industrial sector and export-led growth. Electricity tariffs for industries have been cut by Rs4.04 per unit, wheeling charges lowered to Rs9 per unit to allow industries to sell power to neighboring units, and the Export Financing Scheme rate for exporters reduced from 7.5% to 4.5%. | Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad honoring the country's top businessmen and exporters, the Prime Minister said, "If it were up to me, I would have reduced it by another Rs10, but my hands are tied." | The event was attended b…
(2026-01-30). Ombudsman hammers cops for mistreatment of Irish speaker at Belfast Palestine protest. thecanary.co 
The Police Ombudsman in the North of Ireland has ruled that police failed in their duties when arresting a woman at a pro-Palestine protest in Belfast. Máire Mhic an Fhailí spoke to police in Irish after she was stopped for wearing a Palestine Action t-shirt in August 2025. When asked for her name and address, […] | By
(2026-01-30). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). Spain court rejects father's bid to stop daughter's euthanasia. tribune.com.pk 
An unprecedented legal saga in Spain pitting a father against his young paraplegic daughter's euthanasia bid moved closer to a resolution on Thursday after the Supreme Court rejected his latest appeal. | Spain is one of few countries to legalise euthanasia following a 2021 law that comes with strict requirements. | It stipulates that anyone of sound mind who is suffering from a "serious and incurable illness" or a "chronic and disabling" condition can request assistance to die. | The woman, in her 20s, was due to undergo the procedure in August 2024 after the euthanasia board in the northeastern Catalonia regi…
(2026-01-30). Musk wants to put AI data centers in space. tribune.com.pk 
A proposed merger between Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI, reported exclusively by Reuters on Thursday, could give fresh momentum to Musk's plan to launch satellite data centres into orbit as he battles for supremacy in the rapidly escalating AI race against tech giants like Alphabet's Google, Meta, and OpenAI. | Here is what we know about space-based AI computing: | Space‚Äëbased data centres – still an early‚Äëstage concept – would likely rely on hundreds of solar‚Äëpowered satellites networked in orbit to handle the enormous computing demands of AI systems like xAI…
(2026-01-30). Iran is said to be rounding up thousands after crushing bloodiest unrest in years. scmp.com Plain clothes Iranian security forces have rounded up thousands of people in a campaign of mass arrests and intimidation to deter further protests after crushing the bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, sources told Reuters. | Modest ‚protests that began last month in Tehran's Grand Bazaar over economic hardship unleashed long-suppressed wider grievances and swiftly escalated into the gravest existential threat to Iran's Shiite theocracy in nearly five decades, with protesters…
(2026-01-30). The Worldwide Dangers of U.S. Sponsored "Electronic Totalitarianism" globalresearch.ca It was stated that a sonic or other energy weapon was used during the abduction of Maduro, which paralyzed the soldiers guarding him.
(2026-01-30). The Bjorn Lomborg Conundrum: Sceptic but Not Quite. wattsupwiththat.com Lomborg has performed a valuable service in exposing the economic wreckage of Net Zero and the hollowness of green utopianism. But by clinging to the premise that climate change must ultimately be "solved" through policy-directed and publicly funded innovation, he gives credence to the very worldview he criticises. His halfway house reassures moderates, comforts elites, and irritates activists — while leaving untouched the deeper error that made Net Zero plausible in the first place.
(2026-01-30). Cannabis and the Closure of Agnes J. Johnson Charter School. dissidentvoice.org 
Privately-operated charter schools fail and close every week. The top four reasons include declining enrollment, mismanagement, financial malfeasance, and poor academic performance. Such closures are usually sudden, abrupt, and take place mid-year, leaving many parents, students, teachers, and principals stunned and stressed about what to do next. Currently, 69 students are enrolled in the K-12 …
(2026-01-30). BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy in row over comments against IPS officer. devdiscourse.com Opposition BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy on Friday found himself in a row with the Telangana IPS Officers' Association demanding an apology from him for his "baseless and vicious" allegations against Karimnagar Commissioner of Police Gaush Alam by naming his religion. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the "anti-Muslim hate speech" by the MLA. Facing flak, Kaushik Reddy tendered an apology for his comments, saying they were not intentional. Kaushik Reddy, MLA from Huzurabad in Karimnagar district, was stopped by police on Thursday when he was proceeding to 'Sammakka Jatara' (a religious festival) at Veenavan…
(2026-01-30). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.
(2026-01-30). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.
(2026-01-30). Britain, China hail reset in ties. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday. | Starmer's visit to China is the first by a British premier since 2018 and follows a slew of Western leaders seeking a rapprochement with Beijing recently, pivoting from an increasingly unpredictable United States. | Xi and Starmer met at the opulent Great Hall of the People and both stressed the need for closer relations in order to face geopolitical headwinds. | Starmer told Xi that China is a "vital player on the global stag…
(2026-01-30). IMF projects Bangladesh's GDP to rebound to 4.7% in fiscal 2026. devdiscourse.com The International Monetary Fund on Friday ‚Äåsaid Bangladesh's gross domestic product is ‚Å expected to rebound to 4.7% in the fiscal year 2026, following a recent economic slowdown.
(2026-01-30). Saturday 2/21: Watsonville: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-30). Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre. sanews.gov.za Thabo Bester transferred to eBongweni Correctional Centre | Convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester, has been transferred to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Centre in Kokstad. | Bester was being held at the Kgo≈°i Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) in Pretoria. | "It has to be emphasised that offender transfers are a routine practice, guided by established security risk assessments to ensure the safety, security, and stability of correctional facilities and the broader criminal justice system. | "The offender will continue to receive appropriate care in line with applicable legislative…
(2026-01-30). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-30). Saturday 3/28: No Kings 3: Nationwide Day of Protest – No ICE! Save Democracy! indybay.org SF Bay Area, California and nationwide…
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko urges balance between wages, labor productivity. eng.belta.by It is important to achieve efficient production, while maintaining a balance between actual productivity and wages, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited Planar on 30 January.
(2026-01-30). All the 15 Hottest Spots on Earth on Thursday were in Australia; Will it become Uninhabitable? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — It is admittedly summer in Australia, but this is ridiculous. SBS News Unsurprisingly, wildfires Parts of Australia are already experiencing temperatures that on average are 1.5 ∫ C. (2.7 ∫ F.)…
(2026-01-30). A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EUROPEAN UNION IN BRUSSELS FULL-TIME PERMANENT CONTRACT. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). Roaming Charges: Bored of Peace. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-30). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.
(2026-01-30). Deadline looms for NSFAS rejected students to appeal. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms for NSFAS rejected students to appeal | Students, including first-time applicants and continuing students, who were rejected by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) for funding, have until 31 January to appeal the decision. | For the 2026 academic year, NSFAS has streamlined its appeals process to ensure that every student is afforded a fair and equitable opportunity to have their application reconsidered. | "Upon receiving the outcome of their NSFAS application, students who wish to appeal are required to initiate the process promptly. The appeals window is open, and NSFAS will notify…
(2026-01-30). CARTOONS: Coalition fight club — keeping cartoonists in business. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-30). Jawad Ahmed calls out elitism in Pakistan's live music scene. tribune.com.pk 
Veteran Pakistani singer and politician Jawad Ahmed has weighed in on the growing commercialisation of the country's music industry, questioning what he sees as increasing greed among artists and a widening disconnect from the public. | Jawad, a prominent pop figure of the 1990s known for hit songs such as Mehndi, Yeh Dil Walay and Dosti, made the remarks during a recent podcast appearance on RNN News hosted by Naeem Hanif, where the conversation centred on live performances, artist fees and the changing priorities of the music scene. | During the discussion, Hanif drew attention to the costs of concerts, citi…
(2026-01-30). Celebrities Who Have Publicly Spoken Out Against ICE. newsone.com 
(2026-01-30). Five things Friday roundup: Biblical reasons to resist ICE and what faithful action can look like. anabaptistworld.org As people of faith, we're often asked, "What should we do?" Scripture doesn't offer a playbook for every moment, but it does illustrate a pattern of care, courage, and justice that can give shape to what our resistance looks like. What it doesn't offer is a Jesus-shaped excuse to sit things out, even when the violence feels far away.
(2026-01-30). Peninsula Open Space Trust Protects 2,284 Acres of Sargent Ranch. indybay.org $23 million acquisition ensures conservation of full 6,500 acres; commitments in place for remaining ranch parcels in late 2026 | Deal secures habitat for threatened species, regional wildlife connectivity and preservation of culturally significant landscape…
(2026-01-30). N. 14 ICE War on All Citizens and Residents has Ended Human Rights in USA! Jan. 29. 2026. fightbackbetter.com 
There is a tremendous amount of information from all directions. Much of what is provided by NJ ICE Breaking News,…
(2026-01-30). Al-Ahli trounces Al-Ettifaq, pushes Al-Nassr to 3rd position in SPL Table. ummid.com Al-Ahli Saudi Wednesday January 28, 2025 defeated Al-Ettifaq 4-0 and advanced to the second position, replacing Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 (SPL 25/26) Table.
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko launches unique microelectronics production facility in Minsk. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in the ceremony to inaugurate the center for specialized technological equipment for the production of photomasks and micro-optics as he visited Planar on 30 January.
(2026-01-30). ICE thugs unleash brute force on peaceful anti-ICE march in Texas. thecanary.co 
Trump's fascist war on peaceful resistance to his racist ICE purge has moved to Texas. ICE thugs and National Guard troops attacked an entirely peaceful anti-ICE march outside ICE's Dilley, Texas concentration camp. Dilley is the camp holding five-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos and his father after ICE abducted Liam to arrest his dad. Liam was […] | By
(2026-01-30). How thick is the ice on the Great Lakes? Scientists want your help. grist.org 
Scientists in the Midwest are asking for help from the public this winter to measure ice thickness on the Great Lakes and other inland lakes in the region, which they plan to use to improve ice-forecasting models. | Satellites do a good job at capturing how much ice coverage there is, but not how thick it is, according to researchers at the Great Lakes Observing System, or GLOS, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | More data could give researchers insight as to how climate change is altering ice cover in the region and provide important safety information for people out on the ice. Improved ice models are also useful for…
(2026-01-30). Friday 1/30: Noisemaker protest at the Israeli Consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery, San Francisco…
(2026-01-30). The Biggest Threats the Iranian People Face Are America and Israel. counterpunch.org 
Israel's longstanding campaign to lure Washington into war with Iran seems to have fizzled once again—for now, anyway. But in their attempt to invent a casus belli, their spy agencies employ tactics—disinformation, infiltration, and incitement of rioting—that help sustain the patently false impression that Tehran, not Tel Aviv, is home to the Middle East's cruelest regime.
(2026-01-30). As salmon and Delta fish crash, Trump regime approves Sites Reservoir project ROD. indybay.org "Tribal Nations were not meaningfully consulted on a project that directly impacts our waters, sacred places, and our salmon," said Josa Talley, a Karuk Tribal member and Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Save California Salmon. "That alone should have stopped this project. It is reckless to ignore Tribal knowledge and push projects that further destabilize rivers, devastate our already ailing salmon runs and the industries and cultures they sustain, and call it 'progress."
(2026-01-30). A Running Count of How Many People ICE Has Killed and Injured. portside.org A Running Count of How Many People ICE Has Killed and Injured |
(2026-01-30). Zhang Wenchuan: Belarus, China jointly oppose external interference in internal affairs. eng.belta.by China firmly supports Belarus in choosing its own path of development, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Zhang Wenchuan said at a meeting with journalists on 29 January.
(2026-01-30). China's canal to Southeast Asia, Nipah virus raises concerns: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China close to opening US$10 billion canal linking heartlands to Southeast Asia…
(2026-01-30). Census Reveals UGX 14.2 Trillion Locked in Pending Civil Cases. plusnews.ug 
The Judiciary has revealed that pending civil cases in Uganda are holding subject matter valued at UGX 14.2 trillion, an amount equivalent to seven percent of Uganda's 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP), underscoring the critical role courts play in unlocking economic growth through timely justice. The figures place renewed focus on the link between justice …
(2026-01-30). Firefighter protest in Lille escalates France's social unrest. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Thousands of French firefighters staged a confrontational protest in the northern city of Lille on Thursday, denouncing chronic staff shortages, a lack of equipment, and worsening working conditions.Demonstrators blocked sections of the city's ring road, set fire to tires, and clashed with police near the headquarters of the departmental fire and rescue service (SDIS), highlighting growing anger over public sector austerity under President Emmanuel Macron's government.Firefighters' unions say years of budget cuts have stretched emergency services to breaking point, noting that more than 5,000 firefight…
(2026-01-30). Reform agenda improves lives of citizens. sanews.gov.za Reform agenda improves lives of citizens | The structural reforms being implemented by government to support inclusive economic growth and job creation are beginning to have a measurable impact on the lives of ordinary citizens. | "The reduction in load shedding, which has resulted from reforms in the energy sector, has had a tangible impact on every household and business," Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli said on Friday in Johannesburg. | She made these remarks during the release of the third quarter Operation Vulindlela Progress Report, which highlighted key reform milestones achieved across…
(2026-01-30). Will Governor Spanberger ever demonstrate moderation or rational thinking on energy? wattsupwiththat.com * The governor's plan to rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will ensure that Team Spanberger hears only "progressive" perspectives on climate and weather dangers, renewable energy benefits, and whether a few US states can alter major global trends. Efficiency and affordability will suffer, with billions in new costs passed on to consumers.
(2026-01-30). Development plan to be reviewed every quarter. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to conduct quarterly reviews of the Annual Development Plan (ADP) to strengthen planning, monitoring and implementation, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Thursday. | The decision was announced during the Mid-Year Review Meeting of the Annual Plan 2025-26, chaired by Iqbal and attended by secretaries of all ministries and divisions, senior officials, members of the Planning Commission and provincial representatives, according to an official statement. | Iqbal said the ADP, traditionally reviewed on an annual basis at the ti…
(2026-01-30). Iran threatens instant and decisive blow after US attack. geo.tv 
(2026-01-30). Volfovich: One phase of snap military inspection complete, troops fulfill tasks. eng.belta.by One phase of the snap inspection of the Armed Forces, conducted on the | president's order, has been completed, State Secretary of the Security | Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media on 30 January.
(2026-01-30). Sunday 2/22: Community Call: Live from Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | christiansforafreepalestine.com/events/f……
(2026-01-30). Anger and anguish spread across Cuba as it learns of Trump's tariff threat on those who provide oil. devdiscourse.com Massive power outages in Cuba meant that many people awoke Friday unaware that US President Donald Trump had threatened to impose tariffs on any country that sells or supplies oil to the Caribbean island. As word spread in Havana and beyond, anger and anguish boiled over about the decision that will only make life harder for Cubans already struggling with an increase in US sanctions. "This is a war," said Lázaro Alfonso, an 89-year-old retired graphic designer. He described Trump as the "sheriff of the world" and said he feels like he's living in the Wild West, where anything goes. After Trump made the announceme…
(2026-01-30). Pak Suzuki seeks auto policy push for parts localisation. tribune.com.pk 
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited Hiroshi Kawamura said the company is looking forward to a new auto policy that encourages greater localisation of parts. | "Suzuki continues assisting in the development of Pakistani vendor companies so they can meet global standards," Kawamura said while talking to the media at the SME Cluster Expo in Lahore the other day. He said foreign investment is extremely important for Pakistan, not only for bringing in overseas dollars but also for transferring technology and building industrial capability. "Pakistan needs strong SMEs, and…
(2026-01-30). Reform UK's Plans For a British ICE. bylinetimes.com 
Reform councillors Joseph Boam and Michael Squires faced a wave of backlash on X, the website formerly known as Twitter, this week for posting favourably about ICE, the US immigration enforcement agency The footage of Pretti's death showed him intervening to help a protester being assaulted by an ICE agent, before being pinned to the floor by several…
(2026-01-30). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.
(2026-01-30). UPDATE 1-Trump signs order for IndyCar race in Washington to celebrate America's 250th birthday. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump signed an executive order ‚Äåon Friday calling for an IndyCar race to roar through the streets of Washington in August as part of celebrations to mark the 250th birthday of the United States. The Freedom 250 Grand ‚Å Prix of Washington, D.C. would mark the first-ever IndyCar street race in the nation's capital.
(2026-01-30). How can Iranians do that to Iranians? Setareh Sadeqi describes the recent Mossad/CIA riots in Iran. thealtworld.com I managed to speak with a dear friend and Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran Setareh Sadeqi. She describes in great detail the recent externally-managed riots in Iran and the horrific brutality that Iranians faced on the streets of many cities. | She covers the propaganda war waged against Iran by the Imperialist Axis and their paid-for media and the Zionist alliance. | She calls out the criminal hypocrisy of Western regimes intent on yet another destabilisation project in Iran, targeting the entire regional Resistance Axis. | We discuss the potential for engineered water shortages, the debilitating…
(2026-01-30). Iran And The Strategy Of Tension. popularresistance.org The strategy of tension refers to the NATO strategy in post-World War II Europe to defeat the ascendant communist parties. In Italy, this was referred to as Operation Gladio, and involved money laundering, ballot stuffing, murder, and kidnapping. Outside of Italy, this strategy of tension took many forms: funding fascist stay-behind armies in Germany, setting up fake press agencies full of hitmen as in Aginter Press, and coordinating assassinations and decapitation operations. When viewed historically over the longue duree, the imperialist class that implemented the strategy of tension in postwar Europe is still…
(2026-01-30). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-30). The US Is Pushing So Many Regime Change Agendas It's Hard To Keep Up. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It's just incredible how quickly and aggressively the US is advancing longstanding agendas of global conquest under the Trump administration. Now they're racing to take out Cuba. | The US president has
(2026-01-30). The biomass industry promised these Southern towns prosperity. So why are they still dying? grist.org 
The mayor of Urania steered his pickup down a dirt road snaking through the weedy lots and patches of trees that had once been the bustling heart of his central Louisiana town. | Jay Ivy passed pines growing where the saws of the sprawling Urania mill turned similar specimens into lumber. He pointed out the log pond, now the domain of alligators, and stopped at the mill's smokestack, still standing over an increasingly deserted townscape. Once a year, the smokestack belches celebratory black clouds over Urania. | "For our fall festival, we get it smoking again with some old tires or whatever we can find to bur…
(2026-01-30). Growing output, new jobs: Shklov District ramps up production. eng.belta.by Shklov District is expanding its production facilities, boosting milk | processing and creating new jobs, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr | Turchin got familiar with the development of the district's core…
(2026-01-30). The Wealth Concentration Engine: Rethinking America's Financial Plumbing. globalresearch.ca A Jan. 17 article on Quartz Markets by Catherine Baab reports that JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America returned nearly all of their 2025 profits to shareholders.
(2026-01-30). Jeffrey Sachs: Engineering Iran's Unrest. consortiumnews.com It's certainly not diplomacy and it's not coercion. It is war conducted by economic means, all designed to produce an economic crisis and social unrest leading to a fall of the government. By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares Common Dreams John Maynard…
(2026-01-30). Low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India, says WHO. tribune.com.pk 
There is a low risk of the deadly Nipah virus spreading from India, the World Health Organisation said on Friday, adding that it did not recommend travel or trade curbs after two infections reported by the South Asian nation. | Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are among the Asian locations that tightened airport screening checks this week to guard against such a spread after India confirmed infections. | "The WHO considers the risk of further spread of infection from these two cases is low," the agency told Reuters in an email on Friday, adding that India had the capacity to contain such o…
(2026-01-30). Unique destiny, unique mission. Euphrosyne of Polotsk, a patron saint of Belarusian land. eng.belta.by Euphrosyne of Polotsk stood at the origins of Belarusian statehood and national consciousness. Her name is remembered in Belarus even nearly a thousand years later, with streets and universities named in her honor.
(2026-01-30). 350,000 Haitians in U.S. "at Risk of Losing Everything" After Trump Revokes Legal TPS Status. democracynow.org 
An estimated 350,000 Haitian immigrants are set to lose their temporary protected status, or TPS, on February 3, 2026, after President Trump signed an executive order to revoke their TPS shortly after coming into office. TPS holders live and work in the United States legally. During the 2024 presidential election, candidates Donald Trump and JD Vance spread racist invective about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Illinois. Now ICE is reportedly planning to begin extensive raids on Haitian American communities like Springfield. "We are living under a cloud of terror," says Guerline Jozef, the co-found…
(2026-01-30). Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall. sanews.gov.za Centurion Home Affairs office relocated to Centurion Mall | The Department of Home Affairs will from today relocate its Centurion office to Centurion Mall, with the new office opening to the public on Monday. | The current Centurion office will close on Friday, 30 January 2026. | "During this brief closure period, mobile units will be stationed at the existing site to assist clients with Smart ID Card applications and collections only. All other Home Affairs services will remain available at nearby offices within the Tshwane District," the department said. | Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, said: "Our…
(2026-01-30). We condemn Trump escalation of U.S. war on Cuba. cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA condemns in the strongest possible terms the Trump regime's executive order of January 29, 2026 — a cruel and illegal escalation of the 65-year economic war against Cuba. By declaring a fraudulent "national emergency" to impose a total blockade on fuel supplies, U.S. imperialism has reached a new level of barbarism. The regime continues its collective punishment and asphyxiation of an entire people. We stand in unwavering solidarity with the Cuban people, the Communist Party of Cuba, and their revolutionary government. | The order justifies this act of economic terrorism with a fa…
(2026-01-30). Bills Targeting Abortion Pills Advance in States That Already Ban Most Abortions. truthout.org Even though many legislative sessions only just convened across the country this month, efforts to restrict access to abortion pills are in full swing, particularly in states that already ban abortion. Nearly 200 anti-abortion bills have been introduced in 29 states, according to an estimate by the Guttmacher Institute, a reproductive health research organization. "In 2026… |
(2026-01-30). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Sets Their Sights on San Fernando Valley Today, While San Bernardino Continues to See Non-Stop Raids. lataco.com Border Patrol raided the Panorama City area targeting and taking multiple street vendors.
(2026-01-30). ICE Unit To Fill Security Role at Winter Olympics in Milan. portside.org ICE Unit To Fill Security Role at Winter Olympics in Milan |
(2026-01-30). The BBC Pushes the Case for an Illegal War on Iran With Even Bigger Lies Than Trump's. scheerpost.com Pro Government demonstration in Tehran on 12 January 2026. Student News Agency, Attribution, via Wikimedia Commons | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Jonathan Cook / Here is another example of utterly irresponsible jou…
(2026-01-30). "Transatlantic Strategic Divorce" : US Media Explains Reasons for Division among NATO Allies. globalresearch.ca The United States should cease extensive cooperation with its European NATO allies, as the Old Continent only seeks protection but does not support the White House's policies and harshly criticizes President Donald Trump's claims regarding Greenland, according to an article …
(2026-01-30). India Leads BRICS+: Implications for Building Multipolar World — Analysis. infobrics.org By rotational procedures and consensus adopted in Brazil in December, India has taken over the BRICS+ presidency for 2026, underscoring its highly-enriching membership and gracious opportunity to deepen the intergovernmental association as a leading geopolitical force in the Global South…
(2026-01-30). Protesters channel Marie Antoinette at Murdoch's London HQ. thecanary.co 
Activists staged a Marie Antoinette-themed performance at the office of Rupert Murdoch's News UK today, 30 January. They disrupted staff and visitors with theatrical calls to address deep power inequality throughout UK society. "Stop printing Murdoch's lies" "Stop printing Murdoch's lies" and "They are eating all the cake, take the power back" echoed across the […] | By
(2026-01-30). Belarus, China sign memorandum of cooperation in culture. eng.belta.by A memorandum of cooperation between the People's Republic of China, the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, and the Belarusian Culture Ministry was signed in the Chinese city of Nantong during the large-scale international project Slavic Festival — Belarusian Town.
(2026-01-30). Peskov: Trump asked Putin to refrain from striking Kiev until 1 February. eng.belta.by U.S. leader Donald Trump did indeed make a request to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Moscow to refrain from striking Kiev until 1 February, spokesperson for the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov told the media…
(2026-01-30). WATCH: The World This Week, Episode 3. consortiumnews.com The World This Week looks at Trump's new threats against Iran, his tendency to chicken out, and a tribute to the great Michael Parenti, with Joe Lauria and Patrick Lawrence. Saturday 8pm EST. Producer: Cathy Vogan
(2026-01-30). Indian left opposes free trade agreement with EU, calls it "wholesale surrender" of country's economic interests. peoplesdispatch.org Both the EU and India see the deal as a significant relief in the context of economic pressure from the Donald Trump administration in the US, in the form of the arbitrary use of tariff and trade wars.
(2026-01-30). Selected Articles: Rex 84: FEMA's Blueprint for Martial Law. The Roadmap Towards "Police State America" globalresearch.ca 
By The Cheney/Bush administration has a plan which wo…
(2026-01-30). Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump listens during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 29, 2026. — AFPIran threatens US bases, aircraft carriers if attacked.Trump says speaking with Iran but time running out.Iran warns US attack would trigger…
(2026-01-30). Balance is key to sucess. What opportunities is Poland missing? eng.belta.by A time of missed opportunities. This is the definition that comes to mind when analyzing Poland's foreign policy over the past few years.
(2026-01-30). HCoI launches Self Flight Booking for Hajj Pilgrims: Check Steps. ummid.com Hajj 2026: In another initiative to enhance convenience of the Hajj Pilgrims, the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has introduced Self Flight Booking facility.
(2026-01-30). Designed with gold: Aladdin robot is only for rich people. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – When Artificial Intelligence meets with luxury, meet Aladdin, the world's first humanoid robot that is studded with gold and precious stones.CAVIAR company has announced a new concept in the world of robots, combining advanced technology and luxury. It introduced the world's first humanoid robot covered in gold designs and motifs inspired by Arabian heritage. The new robot is named Aladdin and was developed using the Unitree G1 robotic platform, known for its natural movement and dynamic balancing.Aladdin is inspired by Arabian culture. (CAVIAR Website)But what distinguishes the Caviar version is its l…
(2026-01-30). Vijay Prashad: The Challenges of Post-Colonial Industry. consortiumnews.com India's liberalisation beginning in the 1990s led to a steady decline in manufacturing. To reverse this, industrial policy must address the issues of dependence and inequality. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On India's 79th Independence Day, in August…
(2026-01-30). Social Media Working to Protect ICE Clampdown in Minneapolis. fair.org 
Mark Zuckerberg (Politico, There was a time, not terribly long ago, when the right claimed that the big social media companies weren't just skewed to the left in terms of moderation, but that they were actually acting in the direct interests of the Democratic administration (House Judiciary Committee, When ri…
(2026-01-30). Russian Foreign Ministry welcomes swift arrival of new Belarusian ambassador. eng.belta.by Taking this opportunity, we wish Yuri Seliverstov every success in his new responsible position and reaffirm our readiness for productive cooperation, Maria Zakharova said.
(2026-01-30). Belarus, UAE keen to exchange experience in digitalization. eng.belta.by During a meeting between Belarusian Minister of Communications and Informatization Kirill Zalesky and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Belarus Ibrahim Salim Al-Musharrakh, the parties expressed interest in exchanging experience in digitalization.
(2026-01-30). Detroit, Moratorium Now Coalition, Feb. 2, 2026: (Hybrid Meeting). wibailoutpeople.org 
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 7 PM Attend a special meeting of the Moratorium NOW! Coalition, in person or by zoom, to hear a firsthand, organizer's account of the January 23, 2026 Minneapolis General Strike. Bryan G Pfeifer, a member of the United Steelworkers Union and Co-Founder of Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement, traveled to …
(2026-01-30). Michael Parenti, 1933-2026. dissidentvoice.org With the death of Michael Parenti, we have lost one of the greatest dissident voices in American history. Parenti earned a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University in 1962, and taught at a number of colleges and universities, never attaining a tenured position because he was "red-baited out of my college-teaching profession and left …
(2026-01-30). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-30). Trump's Back-and-Forth Threats on Iran Are Psychological Warfare. truthout.org As Iranians rise in protest, Donald Trump's rhetoric has become a study in contradictions. One day, he threatens "very strong action" against the Islamic Republic to defend Iranian protesters; the next, he praises the very regime he condemned and suggests the possibility of negotiations. His language and behavior are driven by self-interest, not genuine concern for the Iranian people. |
(2026-01-30). Australia Day 2026 violently exposes deep national divisions. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-30). UPDATE 2-Nationwide protests begin over ICE in Minneapolis amid mixed messages from Trump. devdiscourse.com Student organizers called for walkouts and protests across the United States on Friday to demand that federal immigration agents withdraw from Minnesota, where the fatal shootings of ‚Äåtwo U.S. citizens have sparked public outrage. The planned national day of protest, which saw students and teachers walking out of schools from Arizona to Georgia, came amid mixed messages from the Trump administration on the future of Operation Metro Surge, which has sent some 3,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis area in an immigration crackdown. The fatal shootings by federal agents of citizens Alex Pretti &s…
(2026-01-30). PM banks on GSP+ to boost trade with EU. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening trade and economic cooperation with the European Union (EU), particularly through the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) preferential trade programme. | Speaking after a meeting with EU Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis at the PM House, the prime minister emphasized that Pakistan is dedicated to working closely with the EU on mutually beneficial trade enhancement initiatives. The GSP+ scheme offers developing countries preferential access to European markets in exchange for commitments on sustainable…
(2026-01-30). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.
(2026-01-30). Russia to Build Nuclear Power Plant on the Moon, Support China's Space Research Station. infobrics.org Russia plans to build a nuclear power plant (NPP) on the moon in the coming decade…
(2026-01-30). Afghanistan—Pakistan standoff becoming South Asia's most dangerous crisis, eclipsing Kashmir. infobrics.org The Afghanistan—Pakistan border is emerging as a new epicenter of instability, amid Pakistan's accusations against the Taliban and Kabul's warming ties with India. Escalation could reignite mass terrorism, destabilize the region, and strain Eurasian trade, energy, and security corridors, thus testing multipolar frameworks such as SCO and BRICS.
(2026-01-30). Rob Nilsson's collection of 9@Night Films playing at the Tenderloin Museum. indybay.org Collection of "9@Night Films" directed by Rob Nilsson, playing at the Tenderloin Museum, in San Francisco.
(2026-01-30). Capital B Condemns Arrests of Journalists Over Minneapolis Coverage. capitalbnews.org 
Capital B stands in solidarity with journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, who were arrested today in connection to their coverage of an anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest earlier this month at a Minneapolis church — an act of journalism unequivocally protected by the First Amendment. We join this statement by the National Association of …
(2026-01-30). Catherine O'Hara, star of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone,' dead at 71. devdiscourse.com Catherine O'Hara, the Emmy-winning actor who brought ‚Äåthe eccentric Moira Rose of "Schitt's Creek" to global acclaim, ‚Å has died at 71, said a representative from the office of her manager Marc Gurvitz. Among other roles, O'Hara ‚also portrayed Kate McCallister, the mother of Macaulay Culkin's character in the movie "Home Alone," and ‚Å Delia ‚ÄåDeetz ‚Å in the film "Beetlejuice."
(2026-01-30). Subbotin set to be confirmed as EEC minister. eng.belta.by "Discussing today's meeting, I would like to reveal a secret and say | that we have initiated the procedure for appointing a new minister from | Belarus, Aleksandr Subbotin, to the position of EEC Minister for | Technical Regulation. We have a quota of two ministers [within the EEC…
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko calls for maximum effort for Belarusian women in 2026. eng.belta.by The head of state recalled that 2026 has been declared the Year of the | Belarusian Woman in Belarus. "We must do the maximum for our women this | year. You are truly the foundation of our lives," he said.
(2026-01-30). Saturday 2/28: Sacramento: ACLU NorCal Convening – Training to Organize for Change & Defend Democracy. indybay.org FREE one-day, in-person workshop | Location will be given to RSVP attendees: action.aclunc.org/a/organizing-convening… | Breakfast and Lunch Included | Please RSVP by January 31 to secure your spot.
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko: Technology and knowledge define modern states. eng.belta.by In today's world, the size of a country is determined not by its area, but by its intellectual potential and technological capabilities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited Planar on 30 January.
(2026-01-30). Trump adds tariff threat to campaign against oil supplies to Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order this Thursday classifying Cuba as an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to establish that Washington could impose tariffs on goods from countries that sell or supply oil to the island, in a new manifestation of the extraterritorial reach of the blockade policy against the Caribbean nation. | In the executive order, titled "Addressing Threats from the Government of Cuba to the United States," the US president mentions Havana's relations with countries like Russia and China and states that "Cuba brazenly harbors dangerous adversaries of the…
(2026-01-30). BSEH Haryana 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 out. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), has released online 2026 date sheet and time table of Class 10 (Secondary or Matric) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams on its official website.
(2026-01-30). London hospital STILL starving severe ME patient, Savannah — bias medical approach to blame. thecanary.co 
A week after the Canary first reported on the abysmal care of 23-year-old severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) patient Savannah Victora-May, and Queen Elizabeth Hospital's (QEH) continued intransigence is putting her life at risk. Far from stabilising her condition, Savannah, under their care, is enduring a slow and excruciating death via dehydration and malnutrition. Now, it […] | By
(2026-01-30). "We are winning" : Minnesota calls on the country to join January 30 national shutdown. peoplesdispatch.org Minnesota calls for a nationwide shutdown as organizers cite escalating ICE repression, recent killings, and growing support for a national general strike.
(2026-01-30). Why was America's top spy present at FBI raid on Georgia election facility? scmp.com Top Democrats on the Senate and House intelligence committees called on Thursday for US President Donald Trump's chief spy to brief their panels on why she was ‚present at an FBI raid on an election facility in Georgia. | Senator Mark Warner and Congressman Jim Himes told Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in a letter that they were deeply concerned with her presence at Wednesday's FBI operation, saying that the US intelligence community "should be focused on foreign threats".
(2026-01-30). The suffering of the Cuban people does not matter to the U.S. government. radiohc.cu 
from FACEBOOK / published by Fernando Gonzalez | In an inhumane and criminal manner, the US government makes it clear, if there were any doubt, that the suffering of the Cuban people does not matter to them. For them, that suffering is merely a tool to try to achieve their goal of domination. | They will not succeed! Can the US government now deny its economic war against #Cuba and that its policy has been and continues to be the suffocation of an entire people? | #CubaVencera
| #ICAP…
(2026-01-30). Explosion, fire reported in Buenos Aires, Argentina. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An explosion was reported in Buenos Aires, Argentina, along with fire and smoke, according to a video circulating online.According to initial data online, an explosion was reported in the Tigre and San Fernando areas of Buenos Aires.A clip showing a huge fire and smoke rising into the sky was seen.Smoke rises after explosion heard in Tigre and San Fernando areas of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(2026-01-30). Wednesday 1/28: Sacramento Sancturay Mixtape Workday. indybay.org 3711 Park Rd, Sacramento, CA 95841…
(2026-01-30). Kiev Regime's PR Victories: Doubles down on war propaganda to hide heavy losses. globalresearch.ca We're all very accustomed to
(2026-01-30). Lukashenko: Minsk must prioritize livability, avoid overcrowding. eng.belta.by It is important to create normal living conditions in Minsk and not overpopulate the city, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited OAO Planar in Minsk on 30 January.
(2026-01-30). Thursday 1/29: Protest @ Press Conference. indybay.org Mexican Heritage Plaza…
(2026-01-30). Hospital "Blackout Procedures" Make It Hard to Find Hospitalized ICE Detainees. truthout.org Lydia Romero strained to hear her husband's feeble voice through the phone. A week earlier, immigration agents had grabbed Julio César Peña from his front yard in Glendale, California. Now, he was in a hospital after suffering a ministroke. He was shackled to the bed by his hand and foot, he told Romero, and agents were in the room, listening to the call. He was scared he would die and wanted… |
(2026-01-30). Governing crisis: Sanctions, austerity and social unrest in Iran. links.org.au 
Ida Nikou — Recent protests triggered by currency collapse and price shocks expose how sanctions have reconfigured state power, enabling austerity and insider accumulation rather than relief.
(2026-01-30). Meet Lubna Qazi Who Takes Oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey. ummid.com Kokan's daughter Lubna Qazi Chaudhry took the oath as Administrative Law Judge in New Jersey with her hand placed on The Holy Quran, pledging to uphold constitutional responsibilities.
(2026-01-30). Don Lemon and Black Critics of the Trump Administration Arrested. capitalbnews.org 
The fallout from a Jan. 18 protest at a Minnesota church continues following the arrests of Black journalists and activists critical of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote on X on Friday morning that, at her direction, federal agents had arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon, independent journalist Georgia Fort, …
(2026-01-30). Fears of overcapacity ignore China's full balance of payments picture. scmp.com The notion that China is flooding the world with excess industrial capacity is usually based on its massive surplus in goods trade, now standing at nearly US$1.2 trillion. That number is real, but treating it as proof of systemic overcapacity is not entirely correct. | Goods trade is only one slice of China's external balance, and it is increasingly offset by large outflows such as import of services and investment income payments.
(2026-01-30). Iran: Currency shock, budget politics and class conflict. links.org.au 
Siyavash Shahabi explores the roots of Iran's crisis and the currents that make up the recent wave of resistance.
(2026-01-30). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-30). EU slaps sanctions on Iran, adding Revolutionary Guard to terrorist list. thecanary.co 
On 29 January, the EU added the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — a key proponent of Tehran's security apparatus and economy — to its list of terrorist organisations. They announced on the same day sanctions against a further 15 individuals and six entities in Iran, citing involvement in "serious human rights violations". The […] | By
(2026-01-30). We Cannot Separate Imperialism From Domestic Militarization. popularresistance.org This week, over 1,000 advocacy organizations sent a letter to Congress demanding that lawmakers stop funding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol. | The call comes amid widespread protests over the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. | "How many more people have to die, how many more lies have to be told, and how many more children must be used as bait and abducted before Congress fulfills its responsibilities and stops these out-of-control agencies from continuing to violently attack our immigrant communities and communities of color, as well as their many a…
(2026-01-30). Saudi Arabia-UAE Conflict and Options for India. ummid.com The challenge for New Delhi is not choosing between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — but navigating a Gulf that is no longer strategically monolithic.
(2026-01-30). Democrats Cave on Demands for DHS Reforms, Agree to Short-Term Spending Bill. truthout.org Senate Democrats reached a deal with the White House on Thursday evening to avert a government shutdown that was set to occur this weekend over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Earlier in the day, Democrats blocked a spending bill using a filibuster in order to force the Trump administration into negotiations over its violent deportation campaign in cities across the U.S. |
(2026-01-30). How Quran Affirms Gospels and Ends The 'Lost Book' Delusion. ummid.com The relationship between Quran and the prior scriptures of the Abrahamic tradition — specifically Injil (Gospel) and Tawrat (Torah) — stands as one of the most volatile yet vital frontiers of modern interfaith theology.
(2026-01-30). Parliament Approves Budget Framework as Debt Growth Raises Scrutiny. plusnews.ug 
Parliament on Thursday approved the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for FY 2026/27—2030/31, clearing the way for preparation of detailed budget estimates, even as lawmakers and analysts raised concerns over debt sustainability, growth assumptions, and compliance with fiscal rules. The framework sets the fiscal andmonetary policy direction for the first year of implementing the NRM …
(2026-01-30). Dockworkers in Mediterranean ports announce coordinated action against war. peoplesdispatch.org Workers in more than 20 Mediterranean ports are preparing for an
(2026-01-30). The United States of Consumption. fpif.org I learned one of my most valuable lessons about U.S. power in my first year as a Brown University doctoral student. It was in anthropology professor Catherine Lutz's seminar on empire and social movements. I'd sum up what I remember something like this: Americans consume one hell of a lot — cars, clothes, food, toys, expensive private colleges (ahem…), and that's just to start. Since other
(2026-01-30). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |
(2026-01-30). Otra vuelta a la tuerca: Trump amenaza con imponer aranceles a países que suministren petróleo a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El presidente de EEUU, Donald Trump, firmó este jueves un decreto para declarar una "emergencia nacional‚Äö en virtud de la supuesta ≠"amenaza" que representa Cuba para su país y el resto de la región. Según el documento Washington puede imponer aranceles a los productos de los países que suministran petróleo a Cuba.
(2026-01-30). ETECSA anuncia nuevo servicio de Roaming prepago internacional. radiohc.cu La Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. (ETECSA) informó este jueves en la red social X que a partir del próximo 1 de marzo estará disponible el servicio de roaming de salida internacional para clientes de la telefonía móvil prepago. | El anuncio, ampliado en el sitio oficial de la referida empresa, explica que con esta nueva modalidad, los usuarios podrán mantener activa su línea en los países con los que Cuba tiene acuerdos de roaming, lo que les permitirá realizar y recibir llamadas y SMS, así como acceder a internet mediante datos móviles, según el plan adquirido. | Amplía la fuente que además podrán ef…
(2026-01-30). Centro cubano de ajedrez categorizado con máximo rango de la Fide. radiohc.cu 
La acreditación del Centro de Estudios de Ajedrez ISLA como Academia Fide Tipo 1, la más alta distinción que otorga la Federación Internacional de ese deporte para entidades dedicadas a la enseñanza, colmó de regocijo a la familia del llamado juego ciencia en Cuba. | Pese a que la noticia había sido dada a conocer desde hace varias jornadas a las autoridades del deporte en la mayor isla de las Antillas, fue este jueves cuando oficialmente se entregó el certificado con la autenticación del nivel que solo ostentan otras 45 instituciones de este tipo en el mundo, y ninguna de habla hispana. | El acto se celebró en l…
(2026-01-30). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicitó a Arnaldo Tamayo en su cumpleaños 84. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó este jueves al cubano Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez, primer cosmonauta de América Latina, en ocasión de su cumpleaños 84. | Desde su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado envió un abrazo fuerte a Tamayo Méndez y expresó su admiración por él, de quien dijo llegó a sus 84 años con gran vitalidad. | #Cuba y de todos los pobres de la tierra. — Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB)
(2026-01-30). Trump suspende certificados de aviones canadienses y amenaza con aranceles de 50 por ciento a Canadá. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump, suspendió los certificados de aviones Bombardier y otros, de fabricación canadiense, y amenazó con gravarlos con una tasa del 50%, alegando la negativa de Canada de certificar aeronaves estadounidenses de la marca Gulfstream. Ya había amenazado a Ottawa con aranceles si firma un acuerdo con China.,…
(2026-01-30). Primer ministro de Cuba insta a dinamizar producción en Guantánamo y Santiago. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz presidió reuniones extraordinarias de los consejos provinciales de Gobierno en Guantánamo y Santiago de Cuba, donde instó a dinamizar la producción local y a actuar en coherencia con las exigencias del momento. | Precisó el periódico Granma que en Guantánamo subrayó la necesidad de transformar la mentalidad y aprovechar las capacidades endógenas de los municipios, que concentran la mayoría de las empresas, tierras y mipymes del país. | Señaló que incrementar la producción de alimentos y renglones exportables co…
(2026-01-30). José Martí, un defensor del cuidado de la naturaleza. radiohc.cu La naturaleza y su necesario cuidado, aspecto de gran vigencia ante los retos medioambientales que hoy día enfrenta el mundo, tuvieron un espacio relevante en la extensa obra del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí. | El Apóstol dejó claro en sus escritos su amor y respeto por la naturaleza, la cual, resaltó, ´cura, consuela, fortalece y prepara para la virtud del hombre. ª | Y desde tan temprano como el siglo XIX advirtió que ´el mundo sangra sin cesar de los crímenes que se cometen en él contra la naturaleza. ª | Una reflexión muy acorde con los tiempos actuales, en los que el planeta se en…
(2026-01-30). José Martí, un defensor del cuidado de la naturaleza. radiohc.cu La naturaleza y su necesario cuidado, aspecto de gran vigencia ante los retos medioambientales que hoy día enfrenta el mundo, tuvieron un espacio relevante en la extensa obra del Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí. | El Apóstol dejó claro en sus escritos su amor y respeto por la naturaleza, la cual, resaltó, ´cura, consuela, fortalece y prepara para la virtud del hombre. ª | Y desde tan temprano como el siglo XIX advirtió que ´el mundo sangra sin cesar de los crímenes que se cometen en él contra la naturaleza. ª | Una reflexión muy acorde con los tiempos actuales, en los que el planeta se en…
(2026-01-30). Centro cubano de ajedrez categorizado con máximo rango de la Fide. radiohc.cu La acreditación del Centro de Estudios de Ajedrez ISLA como Academia Fide Tipo 1, la más alta distinción que otorga la Federación Internacional de ese deporte para entidades dedicadas a la enseñanza, colmó de regocijo a la familia del llamado juego ciencia en Cuba. | Pese a que la noticia había sido dada a conocer desde hace varias jornadas a las autoridades del deporte en la mayor isla de las Antillas, fue este jueves cuando oficialmente se entregó el certificado con la autenticación del nivel que solo ostentan otras 45 instituciones de este tipo en el mundo, y ninguna de habla hispana. | El acto se celebró en l…
(2026-01-30). Cátedra Fidel, jóvenes que le siguen y un general que llora. cubadebate.cu El poder de convocatoria del hombre del Moncada sigue siendo tan fuerte que, en plena apertura de la Cátedra Fidel Castro del Instituto Internacional de Periodismo José Martí, llegó el mensaje del Premio Nobel de la Paz Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, quien ve en el Comandante de Cuba "una figura señera de la Revolución" y un "hombre coherente entre el decir y el hacer".
(2026-01-30). Serie Nacional de Béisbol: Las Tunas saca su estirpe y accede a semifinal. cubadebate.cu Las Tunas sacó su estirpe y doblegó 9-7 a Villa Clara este jueves para acceder a las semifinales del campeonato cubano de béisbol. A partir del domingo, los tuneros se enfrentarán a los Cazadores de Artemisa y los Cocodrilos de Matanzas a los Industriales de La Habana en busca de los dos equipos finalistas.
(2026-01-30). Canciller cubano: Nuestra América está en peligro. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este jueves los peligros que corre "Nuestra América" por la doctrina belicista del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, a 12 años de la declaración de la región como Zona de Paz. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller recordó cuando, durante la Segunda Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y del Caribe (Celac), 33 mandatarios reunidos en La Habana firmaron la Proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz. | Rodríguez, destacó el "marcado interés en revivir la desprestigiada Doctrina Monroe", por parte del Gobierno de EEUU…
(2026-01-30). Cupet aclara: No se ha detenido abastecimiento a servicentros. cubadebate.cu En una nota en la que desmiente versiones aparecidas en medios digitales y redes sociales, la Unión Cuba-Petróleo (Cupet) informó en la noche de este jueves en sus perfiles institucionales en Facebook y X que no se ha detenido el abastecimiento de combustibles a la red de servicentros del país y sugiere al público informarse por fuentes oficiales.
(2026-01-30). Canciller cubano: Nuestra América está en peligro. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez denunció este jueves los peligros que corre "Nuestra América" por la doctrina belicista del Gobierno de Estados Unidos, a 12 años de la declaración de la región como Zona de Paz. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller recordó cuando, durante la Segunda Cumbre de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y del Caribe (Celac), 33 mandatarios reunidos en La Habana firmaron la Proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz. | Rodríguez, destacó el "marcado interés en revivir la desprestigiada Doctrina Monroe", por parte del Gobierno de EEUU…
(2026-01-30). Canciller Bruno Rodríguez en X: Condenamos en los términos más firmes la nueva escalada de EEUU contra Cuba. cubadebate.cu Canciller Bruno Rodríguez en X: Condenamos en los términos más firmes la nueva escalada de #EEUU contra #Cuba.
(2026-01-30). Crudo Brent sube a 70 dólares por barril mientras Trump intensifica amenazas contra Irán. cubadebate.cu El precio del crudo Brent alcanzó un precio de alrededor de 70 dólares por barril, su nivel intradía más alto desde septiembre de 2025, impulsado por el aumento de la prima de riesgo geopolítico en medio de las nuevas amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, a Irán, informó este jueves la agencia Bloomberg.
(2026-01-30). Crudo Brent sube a 70 dólares por barril mientras Trump intensifica amenazas contra Irán. cubadebate.cu El precio del crudo Brent alcanzó un precio de alrededor de 70 dólares por barril, su nivel intradía más alto desde septiembre de 2025, impulsado por el aumento de la prima de riesgo geopolítico en medio de las nuevas amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, a Irán, informó este jueves la agencia Bloomberg.
(2026-01-30). Serie Nacional de Béisbol: Las Tunas saca su estirpe y accede a semifinal. cubadebate.cu Las Tunas sacó su estirpe y doblegó 9-7 a Villa Clara este jueves para acceder a las semifinales del campeonato cubano de béisbol. A partir del domingo, los tuneros se enfrentarán a los Cazadores de Artemisa y los Cocodrilos de Matanzas a los Industriales de La Habana en busca de los dos equipos finalistas.
(2026-01-30). Abogan por fortalecer la creación artística como puente de paz y solidaridad entre Cuba y EEUU. radiohc.cu La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) y la organización estadounidense Busboys and Poets coincidieron este jueves en la necesidad de fortalecer la creación artística como puente de paz y solidaridad. | Durante un encuentro en la sede de la Uneac, la vicepresidenta primera de la organización cubana, Magda Resik subrayó que el arte tiene la vocación de conmover y movilizar la conciencia pública, por lo que iniciativas de este tipo resultan esenciales para promover la vida y la unión entre pueblos. | El diálogo, sostenido en la Sala Villena, abordó temas como la formación de jóvenes artistas, las limitac…
(2026-01-30). Police States Are Terrifying, But They Are Brittle. I Witnessed This in Tunisia. truthout.org Fifteen years ago this month, a mass movement in Tunisia overthrew the 24-year reign of U.S.-backed despot Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. What seemed impossible merely weeks prior became real. Today, living in the United States, things feel daunting, hopeless, terrifying: It is hard to imagine how to reverse the intensification of the police state, the erosion of whatever pretenses of democracy… |
(2026-01-30). 'Not Welcome': Italy Rejects ICE Role At Winter Olympics. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's plan to embed agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the security detail for the U.S. delegation at next month's Winter Olympics in Italy has triggered international outrage, uniting officials, activists, and ordinary Italians in protest. | The scandal broke after the Italian daily Il Fatto Quotidiano reported that ICE agents would operate alongside the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service at the Milan-Cortina Games, supposedly "to vet and mitigate risks from transnational criminal organizations," according to a Department of Homeland Security st…
(2026-01-30). Gaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcry. aljazeera.com Award-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.
(2026-01-30). UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access. aljazeera.com Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.
(2026-01-30). Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil. aljazeera.com Trump signs executive order ramping up pressure on Havana's oil supplies in wake of US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro.
(2026-01-30). Venezuela's Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctions. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country's large oil reserves.
(2026-01-30). 'No one power' can solve global problems, says UN chief as Trump veers away. aljazeera.com United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his 'Board of Peace' aims to replace UN.
(2026-01-30). ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar's elections 'as of now': Philippine FM. aljazeera.com Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have 'not endorsed' the election in military-run Myanmar.
(2026-01-30). Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional. aljazeera.com Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.
(2026-01-30). Can Bangladesh's Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina's exile? aljazeera.com The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won't be on the ballot in February, and its future is uncertain.
(2026-01-30). What's the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com Teams, groups, dates, start times and venues for all 54 matches at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
(2026-01-30). Micronesia: Island US military veterans struggle to get healthcare. asiapacificreport.nz By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal / RNZ Pacific correspondent The death earlier this month of a 26-year veteran of the US Army from the Micronesian island of Kosrae, who was an ardent advocate for healthcare benefits for island veterans, highlights the ongoing lack of promised US healthcare support for those who served in…
(2026-01-30). Jonathan Cook: BBC pushes the case for an illegal war on Iran with even bigger lies than Trump's. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Jonathan Cook Here is another example of utterly irresponsible journalism from the BBC on News at Ten. Diplomatic correspondent Caroline Hawley starts the Thursday edition by credulously amplifying a fantastical death toll of "tens of thousands of dead" from recent protests in Iran — figures provided by regime opponents. Contrast that with the…
(2026-01-30). UpScrolled the pro-Palestine platform shaking up social media. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Agnese Boffano in London As Meta, TikTok, Instagram and X continue to dominate online social spaces, a new platform called UpScrolled has entered the scene. It is not built around dances or memes, but instead positions itself as a space promising fewer shadowbans and greater freedom of political expression, particularly for pro-Palestinian voices. So,…
(2026-01-30). A friendship built through music and travel between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra>. ecns.cn Music and travel have brought people together and strengthened connections across cultures and through friendship for more than five decades.
(2026-01-30). China, Philippines to keep talks open on maritime affairs. ecns.cn China and the Philippines agreed on Thursday to maintain communication on maritime affairs through diplomatic channels.
(2026-01-30). Xi, Starmer envision growth of ties. ecns.cn When greeting people during the Chinese New Year, it is auspicious to mention the horse, as the animal represents the possibility of "taking the lead like a racing horse".
(2026-01-30). Insights | Surviving Filipino 'comfort women' condemn Japan's wartime crimes, seek justice. ecns.cn Sharon Cabusao-Silva, a coordinator of Lila Pilipina (Filipino Grandmothers Alliance), said in a recent interview with China News Network that a Filipino "comfort woman" survivor, Lola Estelita Dy, once shared two wishes with her.
(2026-01-30). 'Goose, goose, goose!' Yiwu actually made a foreigner fall in love with Luo Binwang! ecns.cn If you come to Yiwu, you must take a walk through Luo Binwang Park. Here, you can not only see the scenes described in the poem "Ode to the Goose," but also learn about the legendary life of the Tang-dynasty poet Luo Binwang.
(2026-01-30). Sino-UK ties enjoy renewed momentum. ecns.cn United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in China this week with a high-level delegation, seeking to revitalize his country's ties with the world's second-largest economy during the first visit by a British leader since 2018.
(2026-01-30). China to improve consumption tracking with strengthened statistics work. ecns.cn Efforts will include strengthening the measurement of regional services sales and refining the measurement of online services sales. The NBS said it will enhance its data estimation, and optimize its methods of measuring total sales of goods and services.
(2026-01-30). Western media and the White House trade barbs in meme war: 'Tariff King' or 'T-Rex'. ecns.cn Western media outlets and the White House seem to have launched an online "meme war," trading images and satire in a back-and-forth that has drawn wide attention.
(2026-01-30). Nation gears up for Spring Festival rush. ecns.cn We are working with relevant departments to manage the travel rush safely and efficiently for millions of travelers."At the same time, we are improving transfer options so travelers from smaller cities can reach their destinations more easily," Xu said.
(2026-01-30). A settlement of unbounded frontiers>. ecns.cn Baihaba village sits on China's northwesternmost edge, where it occupies overlapping realms of identity, Erik Nilsson reports in Altay, Xinjiang.
(2026-01-30). China unveils 'space+' ambitions for tourism, mining and more. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Thursday announced its intention to plan and promote new frontiers in space development, including space tourism, space digital infrastructure, space resource exploitation, and space traffic management during the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period.
(2026-01-30). China steps up research on 'space mining' technologies. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) plans to step up research into space resource development, focusing on technologies for surveying and extracting materials from minor planets, the company said on Thursday.
(2026-01-30). China executes 11 gang members from northern Myanmar telecom fraud rings. ecns.cn China on Thursday executed 11 members of gangs operating in northern Myanmar, including key figures in telecom fraud rings.
(2026-01-30). 'Very Chinese Time' meme exposes U.S. youth's anxieties and projections onto China: WIRED. ecns.cn A viral U.S. online trend dubbed "very Chinese time" reflects a blend of irony, curiosity, and unease among young Americans, revealing how dissatisfaction with domestic social and economic realities is increasingly projected onto perceptions of China, according to a recent WIRED magazine article.
(2026-01-30). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Takayoshi Utsunomiya: I hate Japanese militarism. ecns.cn After Japan's surrender in 1945, more than 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese foster parents. They share a common name: Japanese "war orphans" in China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-30). Sweeping penalties target soccer corruption. ecns.cn In the latest crackdown on illegal activities plaguing soccer in the country, authorities have imposed heavy penalties on clubs and individuals accused of large scale violation of rules and regulations even as experts called for more sustained efforts to fight corruption.
(2026-01-30). AI governance tops China's 2025 technology buzzwords list. ecns.cn "AI governance" topped the "Top 10 Technology Buzzwords of 2025," released by the Chinese Society for Science and Technology Journalism, signaling a global shift in artificial intelligence development from technological competition to rulemaking, experts said.
(2026-01-30). China's 2025 marked by record heat and mixed renewable energy outlook. ecns.cn China's meteorological authorities released two major reports on Thursday, revealing that 2025 was marked by extreme weather and mixed prospects for renewable energy.
(2026-01-30). China expects record-high passenger trips during 2026 Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 2026 Spring Festival travel rush, also known as chunyun, are expected to reach a record high of 9.5 billion, the National Development and Reform Commission said Thursday.
(2026-01-30). Blazing rap of The 15th Five-Year Plan: Go, Jiangxi! ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan. From the old revolutionary base to a fast-developing province, Jiangxi is building its global engine.
(2026-01-30). Insights | Unfinished wishes: Filipino 'comfort women' demand Japan's long-awaited apology. ecns.cn Filipino "comfort women" have spent decades seeking justice for the atrocities they endured during Japan's occupation of the Philippines, with many protesting until their final days, according to Sharon Cabusao-Silva, a coordinator of Lila Pilipina.
(2026-01-30). Trump is determined to launch Phase 2 of his Gaza plan. The Israeli last hope is that he fails. haaretz.com Some members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition believe that, if the American president's plan collapses, he will give Israel the green light to recapture the Gaza Strip ‚ñ And how Netanyahu distorted realty to serve his own interests by accusing Biden of responsibility for IDF fatalities…
(2026-01-30). got into a brief Pablo Escobar type-story. I was very close to being. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Eilat man shaped by a formative experience at a military boarding school, and an L.A. stylist returning to Israel to see whether she can find a home here again after October 7…
(2026-01-30). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-01-30). Kiplimo to defend Barcelona Half Marathon title. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda's star distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will defend his title at the Barcelona Half Marathon in 2026, Uganda Athletics confirmed. Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet said Kiplimo and compatriot Ezekiel Mutai are set to compete in the race, scheduled for Feb. 15. Fresh from winning a third consecutive men's senior …
(2026-01-30). Smartphone upgrades are surging across Africa. independent.co.ug 
Africa's mobile phone market is experiencing a surge as consumers in the continent's biggest cities increasingly opting for higher-spec devices previously considered out of reach. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is witnessing a mobile phone upgrade cycle moment. The obvious trend has been that of feature phones losing significant market share as millions …
(2026-01-30). U.S. Diplomatic Gatekeeping Suppressed Early Warnings of Humanitarian Collapse in Gaza. moderndiplomacy.eu In early 2024, as Israel's military campaign in Gaza intensified following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) drafted a series of internal cables warning that northern Gaza had become an "Apocalyptic Wasteland." Based largely on United Nations humanitarian fact-finding missions, the cables documented widespread death, starvation, …
(2026-01-30). New START Treaty Expiry Raises Nuclear Risk Between U.S. and Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu Signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, New START is the last major nuclear arms control agreement between the two countries. It limits strategic warheads to 1,550, caps deployed missiles and bombers at 700, and restricts launchers to 800. The treaty's goal is to maintain transparency, prevent an arms …
(2026-01-30). China's Maritime Shield: Naval Power and the Defense of the Belt and Road. moderndiplomacy.eu The proposed Ben Gurion Canal (connecting the Israeli port of Eilat to Mediterranean ports) poses a challenge to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Therefore, China is working to consolidate its influence through the ports it already operates to secure alternative trade routes and faster transit routes. China is leveraging its growing naval power and presence …
(2026-01-30). Germany Eyes New "Growth Engines" as Economic Forecasts Weaken. moderndiplomacy.eu Germany's Economy Minister, Katherina Reiche, emphasized the need to pivot toward emerging sectors to sustain growth, noting that traditional export-driven industries "no longer carry our growth" as they once did. Europe's largest economy recently lowered its growth forecast for 2026 to 1.0% from 1.3%, citing global trade uncertainties and delayed effects of economic and fiscal …
(2026-01-30). Old-Economy Demands Could Slow Emerging Market Decarbonization. moderndiplomacy.eu While the U.S. and Europe are rapidly modernizing their energy systems to power AI, data centers, and high-tech industries, many emerging markets remain anchored to traditional "old-economy" sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals. These industries are energy-intensive and form the backbone of local employment and economic growth, creating a structural challenge for global decarbonization. Carbon-Heavy …
(2026-01-30). Thailand's Constitutional Referendum and What Is at Stake. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand's February 8 general election is accompanied by a referendum that goes to the heart of the country's long-standing political struggle: whether to replace the 2017 constitution, a charter drafted under military rule following the 2014 coup. The referendum represents the latest episode in a decades-long contest between Thailand's royalist—military establishment and popular democratic forces …
(2026-01-30). Sudanese Paramilitary Accused of Abducting Children in Darfur. moderndiplomacy.eu Witnesses report that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, have abducted children during attacks in Darfur, including their takeover of al-Fashir in October. The RSF has been at war with Sudan's army since April 2023 over control of the country, which is rich in mineral resources, arable land, and strategic Red Sea …
(2026-01-30). UK activists urge MPs to attend 'rare' debate on Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
Pro-Palestine activists in The The campaign has also urged British voters to send t…
(2026-01-30). US envoys to Israel blocked USAID warnings of Gaza 'wasteland'. newarab.com 
US Agency for International Development (USAID) staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden's administration: Northern Gaza had turned into an "Apocalyptic Wasteland" with dire shortages of food and medical aid. | Three months after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and Israel's incursion into the Gaza Strip, the internal message laid out in gruesome detail scenes observed by United Nations staff who visited the area on a two-part humanitarian fact-finding mission in January and February. | The staff reported seeing a human femur and other bones on the roads, dead bodies abandoned in ca…
(2026-01-30). Putin meets UAE president ahead of Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
Russian President The UAE has emerged as a A follow-up meeting is planned for Su…
(2026-01-30). UN says Houthi seizure of telecom gear threatens Yemen aid. newarab.com 
Yemen's The Houthis, who control areas in north Yemen, entered at least six unstaffed UN offices in the capital Sanaa and took telecommunications equipment and several vehicles to an unknown location, the U.N.'s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Julien Harneis said in a statement.
(2026-01-30). Israeli Supreme Court delays ruling on anti-UNRWA laws. newarab.com 
The In a decision issued on Thursday, the court dismissed an emergency injunction request submitted by Adalah, the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel, against the implementation of amended legislation passe…
(2026-01-30). Suspect in Ilhan Omar attack faces federal assault charge. newarab.com 
A US District Court has filed charges against a man The criminal complaint, dated Wednesday, states that suspect Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, forcibly assaulted and interfered with a US representative who was carrying out official duties, a federal offense. | A supporting affadavit says that the liquid sprayed at Omar from a syringe was likely apple cider vinegar mixed with water,…
(2026-01-30). South Africa expels Israeli envoy over unauthorised king meeting. newarab.com 
South Africa and The standoff escalated after South Africa declared Israel's chargé d'affaires, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata and order…
(2026-01-30). Tunisia famed blue-and-white village threatened after rains. newarab.com 
Perched on a hill overlooking Carthage, Last week, Tunisia saw its heaviest downpour in more than 70 years. The storm killed at least five people, with others still missing. | Narrow streets of this village north of
(2026-01-30). Farage made Dubai trip to woo British expats, meet UAE ministers. newarab.com 
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage reportedly met with UAE ministers and attempted to woo British expatriates Farage was hosted by the UAE during a two-day, £10,000 trip to the UAE in December, where he watched the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | In his most recent trip to the Gulf st…
(2026-01-30). Giant portrait of Hind Rajab unfurled on Barcelona beach. newarab.com 
Protesters unfurled a giant portrait of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind's anguished final pleas for help while being trapped in a car under Israeli fire have been retold in the film
(2026-01-30). South Africa expels top Israeli envoy. newarab.com 
Ties between the two nations are already strained, with South Africa bringing a case before the United Nations top court in 2023 to argue that The Isra…
(2026-01-30). Nationwide protests begin over ICE actions in Minneapolis. newarab.com 
(2026-01-30). Who belongs in Kuwait? The story of citizenship stripped away. newarab.com 
In recent weeks, shockwaves have rippled across Kuwait following the government's decision to revoke citizenship as part of a campaign to 'clean up' the nationality register, triggering a wave of denaturalisations since early 2024 and impacting an increasing number of figures long regarded as integral to the country's public life. | At present, tens of thousands of people have been impacted, with the total number of individuals stripped of their citizenship now
(2026-01-30). Car rams into Chabad headquarters in NYC, damaging doors. newarab.com 
A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his car into the No one was injured when the driver, whom the police have identified as Dan Sohail, 36, struck a door of a building in the complex before reversing and striking it several more times. | Video of the crash that was posted online shows a car with New Jersey license plates moving forward and backwards on…
(2026-01-30). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-30). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-30). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-30). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-30). Albanese ploys betray Bondi victims. onlineopinion.com.au Albanese's responses to Bondi hew to a script. Unpopular mass migration must continue — at any cost. Citizens must be socially 'cohesive' – else we're racist.
(2026-01-30). Canada is not interested in White House boot licking. So what? responsiblestatecraft.org Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's
(2026-01-30). US-China symposium: Spheres of influence for me, not for thee? responsiblestatecraft.org In the new
(2026-01-30). Is Europe Supporting a US Attack on Iran? thinktank.pk The European Union formally designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — a central pillar of the Islamic Republic's military and political power — as a terrorist organisation. The move marks a significant shift in EU policy and is already shaping geopolitical fault lines involving Iran, the United States, and Europe's role in Middle East …
(2026-01-30). U.S. Officials Met Alberta Separatists — Coincidence or Plan? thinktank.pk Recent reports of meetings between Alberta separatist activists and U.S. officials have sparked sharp debate across Canada. The discussions, revealed in the Financial Times and echoed in global media on the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP), a group advocating for an independence referendum. Meetings in Washington: What Actually Happened The Alberta Prosperity Project has traveled to …
(2026-01-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-30). Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? More than 100 students, educators and advocates rallied before Thursday night's Philadelphia Board of Education meeting to protest the school district's recent proposal to shut down 20 schools. | The district's proposal was met with "How do you have buy-in when you don't involve the community that you are engag…
(2026-01-30). Attendees at Australia's "Invasion Day" defend free speech and oppose oppression of Aboriginal people. wsws.org Attendees not only spoke out against the oppression of Indigenous people, but also condemned the Trump administration's rampage in Minnesota and the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.
(2026-01-30). Trump administration threatens new war against Iran. wsws.org Just weeks after attacking Venezuela and kidnapping its president, US President Donald Trump is threatening to launch a major new war against Iran.
(2026-01-30). Workers left in dark about fire that forced evacuation of General Motors Lansing Delta Township factory in Michigan. wsws.org Workers reported smelling smoke hours before GM management took action to evacuate the plant, located outside Lansing, Michigan.
(2026-01-30). Large "Invasion Day" protests held in Australia amid unprecedented assault on democratic rights. wsws.org The platforms were dominated by a privileged layer of the Aboriginal elite who framed oppression in racial terms and promoted the dead-end of Treaty, court cases, petitions and support for the very Labor governments attacking democratic rights.
(2026-01-30). As capitalism hurtles to dictatorship and world war, young people must join the struggle for socialism! wsws.org For young people to have a future, they must take up a political fight against the capitalist system and fight for the establishment of socialism, which is the only way the drive towards dictatorship and war can be stopped.
(2026-01-30). Stop ICE murders and dictatorship! Build a rank-and-file movement of the working class for a general strike! wsws.org The movement against dictatorship must be armed with a political perspective, a strategy for victory and new forms of organization rooted in the power of the working class.
(2026-01-30). An assessment of the ongoing toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. wsws.org This article examines the state of public health in the United States in January 2026, detailing mass COVID-19 infection, excess deaths, collapsing vaccination coverage, immune damage and the dismantling of institutions responsible for disease prevention.
(2026-01-30). FBI raids Fulton County, Georgia election center as Trump presses bogus claim of stolen 2020 election. wsws.org Agents carted off hundreds of boxes containing ballots, tabulation tapes and other election records, based on a judicial warrant characterizing these documents as potential evidence of a crime.
(2026-01-30). NTSB findings: 2025 Potomac midair disaster was "entirely preventable" wsws.org The National Transportation Safety Board held a hearing on Tuesday to present the "probable cause" findings from its investigation into the midair crash between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River that killed 67 people on January 29, 2025.
(2026-01-30). Artists voice growing opposition to Trump, call for "general strike" and "revolution" wsws.org The upsurge of resistance, unlike anything that has been seen in decades, is beginning to find many important expressions, including among classical and popular musicians, actors, writers and even professional athletes.
(2026-01-30). Kaiser workers join call for national strike, while union holds them back. wsws.org Striking healthcare workers are responding to Alex Pretti's murder by supporting calls for a national general strike.