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2026-01-26: News Headlines

apnews.com (2026-01-26). Israel says the remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recoveredIsrael said Monday it had recovered the remains of the last hostage in Gaza, closing a painful chapter for the country and clearing the way for the next and more challenging phase of its ceasefire with Hamas. | | The most likely next step would be the reopening of Gaza's border with Egypt, enabling Palestinians to move in both directions and for more aid to enter the territory devastated by two years of war.

Ed Sykes (2026-01-26). Holocaust survivors and descendants who oppose ALL genocide speak out. thecanary.co Ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, the Canary spoke to people who survived, or whose close relatives survived, the Holocaust. And they told us why the phrase 'never again' means nothing without action against Israel's genocide in Gaza today. They felt that: Too many people have failed (or refused) to learn the lessons […] | By

newarab (2026-01-26). Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Gaza's Rafah crossing. newarab.com Israel said Monday it would allow a "limited reopening" of the Prime Minister Gaza has suffered dire shortages of essentials such as food, shelter and medicine following Israel's siege on the…

news24online.com (2026-01-26). 'Submit or die…': Delcy Rodriguez's CHILLING account of Maduro's capture, claims US forces warned they had '15 minutes to comply or…' In the leaked video, first reported by La Hora de Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez claimed US forces gave her and other members of Maduro's cabinet, including interior minister Diosdado Cabello and other top officials, 15 minutes to comply with Washington's demands "or they would kill us".

Rima Najjar (2026-01-26). Trump's "New Gaza" Proposal: Historic Parallels, Economic Fragility, and the Limits of Imposed Reconstruction. globalresearch.ca Comparing Trump's Gaza Proposal to Historic Reconstruction Models: | local sovereignty, grant-based assistance, and self-sustaining recovery rather than external control, population engineering, or resource leverage. | The Marshall Plan in …

newarab (2026-01-26). MSF to disclose list of Gaza staff to Israel, spark backlash. newarab.com International NGO In the statement, the organisation said the decision was taken to avoid Israel

Robert Freeman (2026-01-26). Even senior unionist rejects push for immediate Hamas disarmament. thecanary.co Former Stormont first minister Reg Empey has said it's "very doubtful" the current approach to negotiations regarding Gaza's future will be successful. Empey was a senior negotiator for the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) in the run-up to the Good Friday Agreement, heavily involved in talks on decommissioning of weapons by paramilitary groups. Empey's intervention comes in […] | By

Skwawkbox (2026-01-26). Anti-Zionist Jews and Palestinians mark Holocaust Memorial Day with demand to "de-Nazify Israel" thecanary.co Anti-Zionist Jews and Palestinians will mark Holocaust Memorial Day tomorrow with a demand to 'denazify' Israel in response to its holocaust in Gaza. The Jewish Network for Palestine webinar will start at 7pm tomorrow, 27 January 2025, and will be chaired by UK-based Israeli anti-Zionist, Professor Haim Bresheeth. It will include survivors of the Jewish […] | By

Skwawkbox (2026-01-26). More pictures emerge from peaceful demo for Umer Khalid before police violence. thecanary.co As Skwawkbox reported, the Met Police kettled and violently arrested demonstrators at a peaceful protest in support of anti-genocide political prisoner Umer Khalid. Khalid is on hunger and thirst strike against the Starmer regime's war on protest and free speech and its collaboration in Israel's genocide in Gaza. Doctors have said that Khalid could die […] | By

aljazeera (2026-01-26). Israel's war on Gaza live: Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to open Rafah. aljazeera.com The Israeli military ‚Å says it launched a 'targeted operation' in northern Gaza to find the last captive's body.

Maha Kansou (2026-01-26). Ceasefire Violations Continue as Israeli Strikes Target Gaza, Claiming Civilian Lives. english.almanar.com.lb Medical and media sources reported today that a Palestinian man was martyred by Israeli occupation forces east of Gaza City, outside their declared deployment zones, according to ambulance and emergency crews. In a related incident, the Nasser Medical Complex reported that a child was wounded by Israeli army fire west of Khan Younis, also outside …

Linda Pentz Gunter (2026-01-26). Out of the Ashes of Gaza Rises the 'Class of the Phoenix' as Medical Students Miraculously Celebrate Graduation. counterpunch.org On December 25, something remarkable happened in Gaza. Against the backdrop of the rubble that is the almost entirely destroyed Al-Shifa Hospital, 230 Palestinian medical students celebrated graduation. Like other graduates around the world, they smiled and waved and threw their mortar boards joyfully into the air. Except that not one of them was like any other graduate anywhere else in the world. For more than two years they had studied under bombardment, displacement, starvation, a drastic lack of supplies and constant electricity cuts. They had treated not only strangers but members of their own families and e…

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Israel retrieves remains of last Gaza hostage, military says. tribune.com.pk Israel has recovered the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of United States President Donald Trump's plan to end the conflict in the Palestinian territory. | The remains of police officer Ran Gvili — held in Gaza for more than 840 days — have been identified and will be returned for burial, the military said in a statement. | The recovery of the remains could pave the way for a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, the devastated enclave's main gateway to the outside world, in li…

aljazeera (2026-01-26). Investigation reveals Israeli campaign to flatten Gaza town of Beit Hanoon. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Sanad unit analysed satellite images, finding Israel razed homes in the weeks since the ceasefire began.

Eldar Mamedov (2026-01-26). EU's far left and right coding obliterated by Iran and Israel votes. responsiblestatecraft.org The European Parliament Thursday overwhelmingly adopted

Staff (2026-01-26). Headlines for January 26, 2026. democracynow.org Federal Immigration Agents Fatally Shoot 37-Year-Old ICU Nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Attorney General Bondi Demands Access to Minnesota's Voter Rolls and Welfare Data, FBI Agent Resigns After Unsuccessfully Trying to Probe ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good, Israel Kills Three Palestinians in Gaza, Violating U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, U.K. Authorities Arrest 86 Protesters Demanding the Release of Palestine Action Prisoners, Venezuela Releases Dozens of Political Prisoners, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Measles Shots Should Be Optional, Marxist Scholar Michael Parenti Dies at 92…

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Israel to reopen Rafah crossing after operation to recover hostage's body. tribune.com.pk Israel will reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt for the passage of people only after an operation to locate the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the enclave is completed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said late on Sunday. | The border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war, under a ceasefire reached in October between Israel and Hamas. | However, Israel conditioned the reopening on the return of all living hostages held by Palestinian militant factions in Gaza, as well as a "100% effort" by Hamas to locate and return…

John P. Ruehl (2026-01-26). How Venezuela Grew Poor With More Oil Than Saudi Arabia. counterpunch.org Following the dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026, Trump's comments about taking control of Venezuela's oil industry quickly triggered accusations of "neo-imperialism". Critics argued that pledges to share profits with Venezuela were little more than cover to protect the interests of America's major oil companies. Yet despite the allure of Venezuela's reserves, many

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Belarus, Venezuela mull over initiatives in science. eng.belta.by The parties confirmed their mutual interest in intensifying Belarusian-Venezuelan cooperation in the field of science and technology.

Pablo Meriguet (2026-01-26). China and Russia Reaffirm Commitment to Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Pablo Meriguet — January 23, 2026 | Deprived of oil shipments following the US attack on Venezuela, Cuba has made moves to survive the economic blockade. | The January 3 attack on Venezuela by the US military profoundly transformed the dynamics in the region, especially in the Caribbean. Following agreements reached between the Venezuelan government led by Delcy Rodríguez and the Trump administration, Cuba was forced to quickly seek solutions to its economic crisis. | For more than 60 years of economic and trade blockade by Washington, Cuba has managed to survive thanks to the support of allied governmen…

Staff (2026-01-26). Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela's Diplomacy Will Resolve Differences With US. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, speaking at the Puerto La Cruz Refinery on Sunday alongside oil workers, stated that differences with the US will be resolved through "Bolivarian diplomacy," emphasizing that the path to resolution will be strictly diplomatic. | Rodríguez said the Venezuelan government is prepared to address the situation directly by appealing to international conflict resolution mechanisms. | "We will face the US government head-on; we will resolve our differences, our historical controversies, through Bolivarian diplomacy," the acting president said, while adding: "We are not afraid…

Staff (2026-01-26). Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela's Diplomacy Will Resolve Differences With US. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, speaking at the Puerto La Cruz Refinery on Sunday alongside oil workers, stated that differences with the US will be resolved through "Bolivarian diplomacy," emphasizing that the path to resolution will be strictly diplomatic. | Rodríguez said the Venezuelan government is prepared to address the situation directly by appealing to international conflict resolution mechanisms. | "We will face the US government head-on; we will resolve our differences, our historical controversies, through Bolivarian diplomacy," the acting president said, while adding: "We are not afraid…

Antifabot (2026-01-26). Sheffield activists show what a real peaceful protest is. thecanary.co Around 300 people from all walks of life made the streets of Sheffield into a sea of solidarity on Saturday 24 January 2026. The march protested the UK state arming the state of Israel, making us complicit in its genocide. And you know what? It was one of the most beautifully bright and welcoming marches […] | By

| agencies | (2026-01-26). India's Republic Day contradicts reality in IIOJK: JKSM. tribune.com.pk Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) has said that India's Republic Day celebrations stand in sharp contradiction to the political reality imposed on the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), where constitutional guarantees, civil freedoms, and democratic consent have been systematically dismantled. | In a statement issued on Sunday, JKSM's spokesperson Dr Irfan Khan said that a republic derives legitimacy from the will of its people, not from military presence or enforced compliance. | "In Kashmir, governance is sustained through laws of exception, mass surveillance, extra-judi…

GABIK (2026-01-26). Dube-Ncube welcomes 36 graduates as SA—China education ties deepen. sanews.gov.za Dube-Ncube welcomes 36 graduates as SA—China education ties deepen | Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has led a welcoming ceremony for 36 South African graduates at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria following their successful completion of a specialised training programme at Beijing Polytechnic College in China. | The graduates form part of the first cohort to benefit from a collaboration between Beijing Polytechnic College and nine South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, under the Joint Declaration of Cooperation (JDC) signed in 2024.

Tomdispatch (2026-01-26). Borders as Crime Scenes and Crimes. juancole.com By (

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). EU and India to explore defence cooperation, draft document says. tribune.com.pk The European Union and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, according to a draft security and defence partnership document seen by Reuters. | The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US and China and deepen its diplomatic and economic ties to other regions. | "The EU and India will consult on their respective defence initiatives, including through exchanges on defence industry-related matters," the draft partnership, which is set to be signed on Tuesday, said. | "They will explore, where there are mutual int…

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). Taipei Watches Beijing Closely as China's Top General Falls Under Probe. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan has stepped up its monitoring of China after what it calls "abnormal" changes within Beijing's military leadership. The concern follows China's announcement that Zhang Youxia, one of the country's most powerful generals and a close ally of President Xi Jinping, has been placed under investigation for serious disciplinary and legal violations. Another senior officer, …

UMMID (2026-01-26). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.

WiBOPM (2026-01-26). Labor and Community Members In Green Bay Say NO To ICE Terror! wibailoutpeople.org 1/25/26 Green Bay, WI…

Julian Rose (2026-01-26). Civilization Is Disappearing Down a Sinkhole. globalresearch.ca A new year progresses, and with it yet more shock and awe, care of the globalist billionaire club whose eyes are set – like concrete – on full spectrum dominance.

| Web Desk | (2026-01-26). State Bank holds monetary policy rate at 10.5%. tribune.com.pk State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad announced on Monday that the monetary policy would be maintained at the current level of 10.5% for the next one and a half months. | Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Ahmad also announced a reduction in the rate for banks to deposit cash by 1%, setting it at 5%. | The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent in its meeting held on January 26, 2026. | For details: t.co/IyaTFO6mbh#SBPMonetaryPolicy pic.twitter.com/bWLBgkRliZ | — SBP (@StateBank_Pak) January 26, 2026 | He added that the inflatio…

Staff (2026-01-26). Chinese military leaders under probe, Blackpink in Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. China's top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia is among 2 generals under investigation | Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli are under investigation for suspected "serious" disciplinary violations, according to the Ministry of National Defence.

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-01-26). Starmer is trying to crush Burnham in the same way he crushed Corbyn. thecanary.co The Labour Party have once again found themselves embroiled in a crisis of their own making. Politics Joe's Ava Santina reported that a Labour MP warned her not to forget past "stitch-ups" by the Labour right, which have advantageously benefited many within the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP). This Labour MP appears to refer to the […] | By

geo.tv (2026-01-26). Private jet crashes in flames at Maine airport with eight aboard. geo.tv Smoke rising from the site of crash seen in this screengrab taken from a video. — Reuters

IRA (2026-01-26). Is the Constitution 'Dead, Dead, Dead'? portside.org Is the Constitution 'Dead, Dead, Dead'? |

aljazeera (2026-01-26). Ferry carrying over 350 people sinks in Philippines, killing at least 15. aljazeera.com The coastguard says at least 316 people have been rescued so far, while 28 others remain missing.

MARTI (2026-01-26). Gov. Kathy Hochul Refuses To Back Striking New York Nurses. portside.org Gov. Kathy Hochul Refuses To Back Striking New York Nurses |

newarab (2026-01-26). UAE's Al Habtoor Group vows legal action against Lebanon. newarab.com UAE-based

WiBOPM (2026-01-26). West Allis Says NO to ICE! Yes to People's Unity! wibailoutpeople.org West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement West Allis, Wisconsin 1/25/26. Photo: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement…

WSWS (2026-01-26). Macron pushes new agreement securing France's grip over New Caledonia. wsws.org The Élysée Oudinot Accord presents another neo-colonial constitutional order designed to secure French strategic interests in the Pacific.

newarab (2026-01-26). What is an imperial boomerang and how does it apply to Minnesota. newarab.com As armed ICE agents continue patrolling The theory, popular in some sections of political science, states that the repressive methods used by imperial powers against colonial entities will eventually be used domesticall…

WSWS (2026-01-26). Trump's "Murder, Inc." and the execution of Alex Pretti. wsws.org The murder of Alex Pretti is a vast escalation in the paramilitary terror in Minneapolis which is the spearhead of an ongoing conspiracy to establish a presidential dictatorship in the United States.

WSWS (2026-01-26). National Book Award winner The True True Story of Raja the Gullible (and His Mother). wsws.org The novel takes place in Beirut between 1960 and 2023, its story divided non-chronologically into seven sections.

Elizabeth Vos (2026-01-26). Israel Replicating a Genocidal Mindset. consortiumnews.com Israeli culture mimics the genocidal mindset of Nazi-era Germans who once targeted them, explains Lawrence Davidson. By Lawrence Davidson TothePointAnalysis.com On 29th of December 2025, The New York Times reprinted an article entitled, "At Last, a Name for the Face of…

By L. Cam Anderson, Contributor, Niko Georgiades, Akiƒçita ≈ u≈ãka-Waka≈ã SkaUnicorn Riot (2026-01-26). Tens of Thousands Demand 'ICE Out of Minnesota' During Day of Action. unicornriot.ninja

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). The first national-level new area in inland China unveils five-year development blueprint. ecns.cn The Chongqing Liangjiang New Area Administrative District was officially inaugurated on Sunday, marking the formal debut of the first national-level new area in central and western China to be fully constituted as an administrative entity.

Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. (2026-01-26). Racist, Imperialist US Vassal Denmark Now Cries Over Greenland. popularresistance.org "A court in Denmark has ordered the government to compensate 18 civilians who were tortured during the Iraq war in an operation carried out by Iraqi security forces along with a Danish battalion." Al Jazeera | A popular meme that has circulated on social media since 2015 reads as follows. "'I never thought leopards would eat MY face,' sobs woman who voted for the Leopards Eating People's Faces Party." The joke is usually told at the expense of people expressing buyer's remorse upon finding themselves negatively impacted by policies they once justified supporting.

commondreams.org (2026-01-24). FBI Agent Resigns in Protest as Trump DOJ Investigates Renee Good'Not the ICE Agent Who Killed Her FBI agent Tracee Mergen, acting supervisor of the office's Public Corruption Squad, resigned after senior FBI officials in Washington pushed her to end a civil rights probe into the killing.

aa.com.tr (2026-01-24). Israeli curfews, illegal settler attacks tighten pressure on West Bank civilians: UN humanitarian officeOCHA reports widespread movement restrictions, civilian deaths, mass displacement, growing food insecurity amid Israeli military operations, rising illegal settler violence

presstv.ir (2026-01-24). Minnesota protesters brave cold to rally against ICE in 'ICE OUT!' day of actionProtesters braved subfreezing temperatures in Minneapolis on Friday to rally against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), joining what organizers billed as an "ICE OUT!" day of action.
Demonstrators marched through the city chanting and beating drums, saying the protest was part of a broader push that included business closures and walkouts across Minnesota, which some participants described as a general strike.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Lukashenko orders another review of new educational center project in Belarus. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has ordered another detailed review of the project to set up a new educational center in the country for training personnel in promising fields.

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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'.

| Sajid Rauf | (2026-01-26). Karachi police form 5-member special team to probe Gul Plaza tragedy, arrest culprits. tribune.com.pk The Karachi police constituted a five-member special investigation team on Monday to probe the Gul Plaza tragedy and arrest those responsible for the incident. | According to a notification issued by South Deputy Inspector General of Police Syed Asad Raza, the special team will be headed by the City superintendent of police (SP) (investigation) and has been tasked with "all-out and diligent efforts to arrest the accused person(s) by utilising all available resources". | The notification stated that the team includes the Garden sub-divisional police officer, Kharadar deputy SP (investigation), Nabi Bux station…

UMMID (2026-01-26). Maharashtra Class 10 (SSC) 2026 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for SSC (also known as Class X and Class 10th SSC) 2026 exams.

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Private jet crashes in flames during takeoff at Maine airport. tribune.com.pk

Matthew Vernon Whalan (2026-01-26). Prisoners Who Appeared in HBO Documentary "The Alabama Solution" Are Being Punished and Isolated. counterpunch.org I don't normally write about higher profile prisoners opting instead to interview those prisoners who no one has heard of and have never accessed journalists before, for whatever reason. I don't feel I'm contributing much unless I'm finding people I feel are really successfully hidden. Recently, however, and especially in the last week, on the heels

| Faraz Ahmed | (2026-01-26). Gul Plaza is an accumulated debris of neglect. tribune.com.pk The fire at Gul Plaza did not erupt in isolation; it rose from the accumulated debris of neglect that has long defined Karachi's urban experience. Flames tore through an ageing commercial building whose vulnerabilities were well known, just as countless other old structures across the city continue to crumble quietly, floor by floor, crack by crack. In the same city, a spell of routine rain can still paralyse neighbourhoods, submerging roads, homes, and livelihoods within hours. Long-pending road projects remain perpetually incomplete, narrowing carriageways into death traps where accidents are absorbed as dai…

A a (2026-01-26). Projected population in 2100: Eastern Europe. strategic-culture.su Eastern Europe is projected to be the epicenter of global population collapse. This infographic maps a landscape of drastic decline, where nearly every nation is expected to lose a substantial share of its people by 2100. The sole, striking exception is transcontinental Kazakhstan, which is forecast to grow. Among the countries contracting, Russia is projected to experience the mildest decline, a relative resilience owed not to positive trends but to its sheer size and lingering geopolitical pull, which slightly temper the exodus devastating its smaller neighbors.

IRA (2026-01-26). The Strange Story of the Famed Anti-Fascist Lament "First They Came…" portside.org The Strange Story of the Famed Anti-Fascist Lament "First They Came…" |

Staff (2026-01-26). Looking at China from Inside the United States. davidswanson.org Peering out from the United States, it's hard to see much of China. One learns general facts and gathers views from a small number of people. But I can't make a lot of sense out of this 4% of humanity over here (or myself for that matter), and don't have much hope at all for …

newarab (2026-01-26). Florida aims to ban 'West Bank' from official vocabulary. newarab.com A measure is being advanced in the Florida legislature to officially recognise the term " The name change, which has strong support in both chambers of the Florida

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Veteran BBC journalist Mark Tully dies. tribune.com.pk Veteran BBC correspondent Mark Tully, known to millions as the broadcaster's "voice of India" for covering defining moments across the subcontinent, died in New Delhi on Sunday aged 90, the BBC said. | Born in India in 1935 under British India, he made the country his home and his career, becoming arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in the country. "Kolkata-born Tully reported on some of the most defining moments in the region's history," and Indian minister said. | "Sir Mark opened India to the world through his reporting, bringing the vibrancy and diversity of the country to audiences in the UK and…

newarab (2026-01-26). US bolsters military bases amid Iran tensions but flights resume. newarab.com The US is continuing to The US Air Force issued a statement on Sunday saying it would begin drills in the Middle East to reinforce "pea…

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Saudi Arabia wants 'strong, positive' relationship with UAE after Yemen row: FM. tribune.com.pk Saudi Arabia said it hoped to have "strong, positive" ties with the United Arab Emirates, the kingdom's foreign minister said on Monday, but stressed that future relations were contingent on Abu Dhabi's complete withdrawal from Yemen. | Read More: Pakistan backs Saudi-UAE peace efforts in Yemen | During a press conference in Warsaw today, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said Riyadh was "always keen" to have a "strong, positive relationship with the UAE". | "The UAE has now decided to leave Yemen and I think if that indeed is the case and the UAE has completely left the issue of Yemen, the Kin…

| REUTERS | (2026-01-26). Musetti blitzes Fritz to set up Djokovic showdown in Melbourne. tribune.com.pk Fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti produced an inspired display to ease past American Taylor Fritz 6-2 7-5 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena and reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time, setting up a meeting with 10-times champion Novak Djokovic. | The Italian came through a five-set battle with Tomas Machac in the last round but it did not appear to have taken much out of him as he broke Fritz's big serve twice in the opening set. | Musetti played with authority and artistry towards the end of the second set, which he secured by winning three straight games, before breaking early in the third set to heap the…

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). Xi Turns on His Closest Ally, Redrawing Power Lines Inside China's Armed Forces. moderndiplomacy.eu China's decision to place its most senior uniformed officer under investigation marks a dramatic escalation in President Xi Jinping's long-running anti-corruption campaign. The probe into General Zhang Youxia, Xi's long-time ally and vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), signals that even personal loyalty and shared revolutionary lineage no longer guarantee protection. For analysts, the …

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). 13 dead after ferry carrying over 300 people sinks in S. Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) ⚪ At least 13 bodies were recovered and more than 100 people remained missing after an inter-island ferry carrying more than 300 passengers and crew sank early Monday morning in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, authorities said. ‚ñ…

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). Russia Draws Red Line on Territory as Peace Talks Yield No Breakthrough. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin has reaffirmed that Ukraine must cede the entire Donbas region as a precondition for any peace deal, underscoring how entrenched Moscow's territorial demands remain despite renewed diplomatic engagement. Speaking after U.S.-brokered trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the territorial question was "of fundamental importance" to Russia, according to state …

Staff (2026-01-26). Very important "News of the Week" on Rossiya 1 that you have not yet read in Western media. gilbertdoctorow.com Gilbert Doctorow Jan 25, 2026 ‚àô Reposted from Substack — Armageddon Newsletter Host Dmitry Kiselyov was in excellent spirits this evening as he presented the astonishing collection of major developments of vital interest to Russia that occurred over the past week. I will be brief here in my description of what was shown on the …

UMMID (2026-01-26). Trump reveals why he wants to invade Greenland. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump has just revealed why he wants to invade and take control of Greenland despite opposition.

James Bovard (2026-01-26). Will D.H.S. Destroy Free Speech In Minnesota? counterpunch.org DHS is seeking to enforce a "cone of silence" over all its operations — including information that has already been publicly disclosed. On Face the Nation, host Margaret Brennan asked Noem: "Tell me about the officer, Jonathan Ross." Noem was outraged at the question: "Don't say his name! I mean, for heaven's sake, we shouldn't have people continue to dox law enforcement."

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Belarus hosts around 8,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026. eng.belta.by Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 7,931 travelers from 38 | countries included in the visa-waiver program, with most of them | arriving from neighboring Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.

____ (2026-01-26). Floral Tribute to 'Vande Mataram' on Republic Day. devdiscourse.com The Central Public Works Department showcased a vibrant floral tableau during Republic Day festivities, commemorating 150 years of the national song, 'Vande Mataram'. The stunning display made its journey along Kartavya Path, captivating the public with its aesthetic beauty and historical symbolism.

| APP | (2026-01-26). Pakistan, Myanmar vow closer ties through structured cooperation. tribune.com.pk Pakistan and Myanmar on Monday pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest through sustained and structured engagement across multiple sectors, aiming for mutual benefit, officials said. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Myanmar Foreign Minister Than Swe made the remarks in their opening statements before a meeting at Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Myanmar foreign minister, who arrived on Saturday for a four-day official visit, was warmly welcomed by Dar upon his arrival at the ministry. | In his remarks, Dar said Pakistan attached great…

____ (2026-01-26). India Celebrates 77th Republic Day with a Spectacular Military Parade. devdiscourse.com India marked its 77th Republic Day with a spectacular display of military might, showcasing advanced weapon systems and the nation's rich cultural diversity.

newarab (2026-01-26). Davos: Western double standards on global order were laid bare. newarab.com The recent handwringing of some Western leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos that…

infobrics (2026-01-26). No fast-track for Ukraine – Austrian Chancellor. infobrics.org According to the Chancellor, Ukraine should go through the ordinary EU accession procedure.

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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.

Robert Freeman (2026-01-26). Terrorist fake state 'Israel' seen as threat to UK, poll shows. thecanary.co A poll by Opinium Research found that when it comes to so-called 'Israel', more UK residents view it as a threat those who don't — by a factor of more than two. The poll was conducted between 21-23 January and featured 2005 respondents. It shows 41% of voters regard the settler-colony as working against the […] | By

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). America's Arctic Chill Sends Shockwaves Through a Globalised Gas Market. moderndiplomacy.eu A severe Arctic blast sweeping across the U.S. Northeast and Midwest has sent natural gas prices soaring, reviving a familiar but increasingly global problem: when U.S. gas production stumbles, the world feels it. U.S. natural gas futures have jumped nearly 70% in a week, reaching their highest level since late 2022, as fears mount over …

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). Washington Signals Strategic Shift as Seoul Steps Forward on Nuclear Deterrence. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul's pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking a significant evolution in the alliance's security posture. The agreement emerged from talks in Seoul between U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby and South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back, amid broader signals from …

| Web Desk | (2026-01-26). Lahore court extends interim bail of Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani Wala. tribune.com.pk

UMMID (2026-01-26). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.

WSWS (2026-01-26). The US withdrawal from the WHO and the assault on public health. wsws.org The formal withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization marks a decisive turn toward nationalism and the dismantling of public health.

WiBOPM (2026-01-26). Starbucks Workers United Continue to Fight! wibailoutpeople.org View this email in your browser This past week, union baristas continue their national unfair labor practice strike across the country. Baristas in Billings, Montana, have begun the process of unionizing and joining the fight for a better workplace. And they're not holding back: "We absolutely love what we do. We want to make this …

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Chinese PLA aerobatic team to fly J-10 Jets at Singapore Airshow. ecns.cn The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force will attend the Singapore Airshow from late January to early February, performing flight demonstrations using J-10 fighter jets, the Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Ambassador: India could become regional manufacturing and service hub for Belarus' machinery. eng.belta.by India could become a regional manufacturing and service hub for Belarusian machinery, Ashok Kumar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Republic of Belarus Ashok Kumar said in an interview with BelTA.

Staff (2026-01-26). "ICE Out" : Tens of Thousands March in Minnesota in General Strike Against Immigration Raids. democracynow.org Tens of thousands of Minnesotans braved the bitter cold in Minneapolis on Friday to demand "ICE out." The march was organized by faith and labor leaders and was accompanied by calls for an economic blackout. Seven hundred businesses reportedly closed in solidarity. Democracy Now!'s John Hamilton filed a report from the streets. John Reuss, an English teacher, said his students are afraid. "The fear is so tangible," said Reuss. "If we do not shut it down right now, your city is next."…

Shawgi Tell (2026-01-26). Three-Month Old Baltimore Charter School May Be Closing. dissidentvoice.org Poor planning, leadership, and charter school applications are not uncommon in the charter school sector. Such recurrent problems not only give traditional host public school districts big headaches, they also ensure a range of foreseeable intractable problems in privately-operated charter schools, especially when everything is rushed and not well-thought-out. Privatization efforts in education and other …

Stephen Sefton (2026-01-26). Nicaragua — The Challenge of a People as President. globalresearch.ca For anyone who has witnessed Nicaragua's development since the destruction and losses caused by the US terrorist war of the 1980s, the country has unquestionably become a dynamic modern society with strong social cohesion and a robust, competitive economy. Nicaragua …

A A (2026-01-26). The U.S. can't hide its crimes anymore. strategic-culture.su In episode 60 of Global Majority for Peace, Ileana Chan speaks with journalist and author Finian Cunningham to dismantle one of the most enduring illusions in modern politics: the idea that the West, led by the United States, acts as a defender of democracy, human rights, and international law. Drawing from his new book "Killing Democracy: Western Imperialism, A Legacy of Regime Change and Media Manipulation", Finian traces how the U.S. and its allies built a global system of covert interventions, manufactured narratives, and media complicity that has shaped world politics for nearly a century.

Andrew Korybko (2026-01-26). The "BRICS Naval Drill" That Wasn't. globalresearch.ca South Africa allowed this false perception to spread as a symbolic act of defiance against Trump given his hatred of BRICS, whose members and partners were invited to this drill, and to signal to the domestic audience that their country …

UMMID (2026-01-26). Demolition of Temples: Aurangzeb vs Modi. ummid.com If Mughal actions are interpreted as political acts to assert imperial authority, can Modi's actions also be seen as an attempt to assert personal authority and project himself as the public face of crony capitalism?

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2026-01-26). Corporate media are helping the DWP shit on unemployed graduates. thecanary.co The right-wing corporate media are giving the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) a hand with trashing young people on benefits. The rags made their play via the Centre for Social Justice, which is pushing a stat that 700,000 graduates are on unemployment benefits. The Centre for Social Justice today released their Rewiring Education report […] | By

UMMID (2026-01-26). 18th AD Quran calligraphed in India on display at Makkah Museum. ummid.com The Museum of The Holy Quran in the Hira Cultural District of Makkah is showcasing a rare 18th century Quran calligraphed in India exemplifying Muslim devotion to the Holy Quran.

| Kamran Yousaf | (2026-01-26). Strategic reset in Washington 'good news' for Pakistan. tribune.com.pk A year after United States President Donald Trump returned to the White House, Pakistan appears to be among the quiet beneficiaries of a significant shift in Washington's strategic thinking. | The newly released 2026 United States National Defence Strategy (NDS) signals a departure from Washington's decades-old posture of viewing China as the primary global threat, a recalibration that Pakistani officials and analysts say eases Islamabad's foreign policy challenges. | When Trump assumed office for his second term, there was visible unease in Pakistan. With US forces already withdrawn from Afghanistan and Trump…

newarab (2026-01-26). South Sudan orders UN staff and civilians to leave Jonglei State. newarab.com Clashes that the Some of the fiercest fighting has taken place in Jonglei, located in the country's east on the bor…

newarab (2026-01-26). Israel agrees to 'limited reopening' of Rafah crossing: PM. newarab.com Israel will reopen The border was supposed to have opened during the initial phase of

Pacific Media Watch (2026-01-26). Chris Hedges: We sowed the wind, now we will reap the whirlwind. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges The murders of unarmed civilians on the streets of Minneapolis, including the killing of the intensive-care nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, would not come as a shock to Iraqis in Fallujah or Afghans in Helmand province. They were terrorised by heavily armed American execution squads for decades. It would not come as…

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Gathering all talents in one place: BSU Professor welcome idea of setting up educational center. eng.belta.by The idea behind creating an educational center for training specialists in high-demand professions is to bring talents together in one place and ensure their productive learning, BSU Professor Marina Titok told the media.

Mona Ali Khalil (2026-01-26). President Trump Is Sending the UN to Hell. passblue.com The international legal framework underpinning the United Nations has been under attack since the turn of the millennium. While United States President Trump is destroying what's left of it, he has had many accomplices in its gradual yet tangible decline in the last 25 years. The prohibition against aggression was decimated when, without a credible …

| REUTERS | (2026-01-26). Sinner fires up in the heat to reach Australian Open quarter-finals. tribune.com.pk Jannik Sinner swept aside concerns about his heat tolerance as he breezed to a 6-1 6-3 7-6(2) win over fellow Italian Luciano Darderi on Monday to reach his fourth Australian Open quarter-finals. | With the temperature rising to 33 degrees Celsius (91F) in the evening match at Margaret Court Arena, all eyes were on the defending champion following his dramatic cramping in the third round on a scorching day against American Eliot Spizzirri. | But there were no signs of trouble on Monday as Sinner ran full pelt from start to finish against 22nd seed Darderi, keeping court-time to a comfortable two hours and nine…

infobrics (2026-01-26). What Is the BRICS 'UNIT' — and Could It Really Challenge the US Dollar. infobrics.org At a major summit in Russia, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value. It hinted at the growing ambitions of BRICS+ — a group of emerging economies anchored by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — to develop alternatives to the existing global financial system…

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Bangladesh court sentences ex-police chief, 2 others to death for 2024 protest crackdown. tribune.com.pk

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Davos forum lays bare tensions and challenges. ecns.cn "Facing the headwinds of anti-globalization and protectionism, China, as the world's second-largest economy and top trading powerhouse, has the responsibility and is committed to upholding the multilateral free trade system," he said.

Fariba Amini (2026-01-26). A Blood Bath Took Place in Iran. juancole.com Does anyone know of that word which has left the heart of that sad bird, called, faith?
| Why can't Islamic statesmen bring faith into hearts?
| Why do they think lashes and violence are the answer to everything?
| — Simin Behbehani | Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A blood bath took place in major cities in Iran. The number of killed is still unknown. Even the government admits that it is in the thousands. Every soul that was gunned down was a member of a family. Even those from the security forces. | When the government forces began shooting protesters thi…

Guest Blogger (2026-01-26). Germany's Natural Gas Crisis Escalates … One Storage Site Near Empty …Government Silent. wattsupwiththat.com Germany desperately needs to pray for a warm February miracle if the country is to avoid an energy disaster and a state of emergency.

Human Rights Watch (2026-01-26). Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Escalation In NE Kurdish Region. juancole.com The parties should not arbitrarily block aid delivery or destroy or block access to critical infrastructure. They should fully support displaced people, including Islamic State…

WSWS (2026-01-26). Oppose the firing of Professor Lora Santhakumar from India's SRM university for opposing India-Pakistan war. wsws.org The WSWS calls for the immediate reinstatement of Lora Santhakumar and the defence of her right, and the right of all academics, university workers and students, to oppose war without fear of reprisal…

nosihle (2026-01-26). SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027. sanews.gov.za SA to host WEF Special Davos Meeting in 2027 | Government has clarified that South Africa will host the World Economic Forum's Special Davos Meeting in 2027, and not the World Economic Forum Africa Summit, as previously communicated. | "Government expresses its appreciation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) for selecting South Africa as the host of this gathering. South Africa stands ready and fully prepared to host a successful meeting in 2027 and to welcome delegates from across the world," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Monday. | This will be the first time that the WEF Spr…

WiBOPM (2026-01-26). Duluth, MN, Feb. 7, 2026: Film Screening 'Earth's Greatest Enemy'. wibailoutpeople.org Film: Earth's Greatest EnemySaturday, February 710: 00 a.m. — 1: 00 p.m.West Theater, 319 N. Central Ave, Duluth, MinnesotaSponsored by Northland Grandmothers for Peaceand Veterans for Peace, Chapter 80 Earth's Greatest Enemy, the second feature film project by Abby Martin, is a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary.Exempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinized in mainstream reporting, the Pentagon is …

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets from France, official says. tribune.com.pk Indonesia has received its first three Rafale fighter jets from France under a multi-billion-dollar defence deal between the two countries, a defence ministry official said on Monday, marking a major upgrade to the country's ageing military hardware. | Jakarta, France's largest arms client in Southeast Asia, has ordered up to 42 Rafale jets built by Dassault Aviation, along with French frigates and submarines, as the archipelago steps up defence spending under President Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander. | "The aircraft have been handed over and are ready for use by the Indonesian Air Force,"

| REUTERS | (2026-01-26). Rosenior praises 'special talent' Estevao. tribune.com.pk Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior hailed the performance of 18-year-old Estevao, who scored their first goal and set up another for Joao Pedro in Sunday's 3-1 Premier League win at Crystal Palace. | Estevao scored his first goal since November in the 34th minute, running from his own half to seize a back pass from Jaydee Canvot. The Brazilian then provided the assist for compatriot Pedro to put Chelsea 2-0 up early in the second half. | "He's a player with special abilities, special talent," Rosenior said about Estevao. | "What makes me so happy is all 11 men are back behind the ball. That's why he gets the space.

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Trump administration defends Minneapolis killing, disputes video. tribune.com.pk Officials in US President Donald Trump's administration defended on Sunday the fatal shooting of a US citizen by immigration agents in Minneapolis, even as video evidence contradicted their version of events and as tensions grew between local law enforcement and federal officers. | As residents visited a makeshift shrine of flowers and candles in frigid temperatures and snow to mark Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, Trump administration officials stated that Pretti assaulted officers, compelling them to fire in self-defense. That account was at odds with videos recorded by bystanders. | Pretti is the s…

WSWS (2026-01-26). Healthcare workers support striking New York nurses in online meeting. wsws.org Attendees expressed solidarity with the striking nurses and echoed calls for a general strike against dictatorship.

Rabia Jamil Baig (2026-01-26). COP31 Antalya: Bigger tourism boost than COP30? Here's why. thinktank.pk The United Nations Climate Change Conferences (COPs) are pivotal global gatherings where nearly 200 nations negotiate ambitious climate action, from emission reductions to adaptation finance. Beyond diplomacy, these events deliver massive economic and promotional windfalls to host cities—particularly in tourism. COP30 (2025 in Belém, Brazil) and COP31 (2026 in Antalya, Turkey) offer a fascinating side-by-side …

____ (2026-01-26). Bikaner's Golden Heritage: Usta Art Celebrated at Republic Day Parade. devdiscourse.com During the Republic Day celebrations on Kartavya Path, Rajasthan's tableau highlighted the renowned Usta art tradition of Bikaner, noted for its intricate gold inlay on camel hide.

WiBOPM (2026-01-26). Madison, Feb. 7, 2026: No Appetite for Apartheid -Entertainment dinner. wibailoutpeople.org No Appetite for ApartheidEntertainment & dinnerSaturday, February 76: 30 p.m. — 7: 30 p.m.James Reeb Unitarian UC, 2146 E. Johnson St, MadisonWith Madison area DSA. The goal of the No Appetite for Apartheid campaign is to make Madison a more ethical place to shop by removing all grocery items complicit in the violence against Palestinians. "Shop ethically" …

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). Government Prepares Major Offensive as Fighting Escalates in Jonglei State. moderndiplomacy.eu South Sudan's military has ordered civilians, United Nations personnel, and aid workers to leave three counties in Jonglei State ahead of a major operation against opposition forces. The directive reflects a sharp escalation in a conflict that the United Nations says has reached levels of violence not seen since 2017, raising fresh fears of a …

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). China's Xi calls India 'friend and partner' on Republic Day. tribune.com.pk Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday described India and China as "good neighbours, friends and partners" while extending greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India's Republic Day, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency. | Xi said bilateral relations had continued to improve over the past year and were of "great significance" for promoting global peace and prosperity. He reiterated that being good neighbours and partners was the right path for both countries. | Referring to the two nations as the "dragon and the elephant dancing together", Xi said China hoped to expand exchanges and coo…

Stavroula Pabst (2026-01-26). FIFA 2026 shaping up to be proving ground for Trump's Golden Dome. responsiblestatecraft.org This summer's World Cup in the United States could very well be the biggest proving ground for Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" and a showcase for a host of sophisticated new surveillance technologies, including

newarab (2026-01-26). Over 5,000 violations carried out in Egypt in 2025: rights NGO. newarab.com

Jesse Coburn (2026-01-26). Trump's Department of Transportation Plans to Use AI to Draft New Regulations. truthout.org The Trump administration is planning to use artificial intelligence to write federal transportation regulations, according to U.S. Department of Transportation records and interviews with six agency staffers. The plan was presented to DOT staff last month at a demonstration of AI's "potential to revolutionize the way we draft rulemakings," agency attorney Daniel Cohen wrote to colleagues. |

IRA (2026-01-26). Trump Administration Concedes DOGE Team May Have Misused Social Security Data. portside.org Trump Administration Concedes DOGE Team May Have Misused Social Security Data |

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). 9 killed in road accident in southern Pakistan. ecns.cn A collision between a car and a truck left at least nine people killed and several others injured in Pakistan's southern Sindh province, police said on Saturday.

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Minneapolis locals protest 'inhumane' US agents after second killing. tribune.com.pk Bundled up in a yellow hat and black puffer jacket, Taylor was one of hundreds of protesters marching after the killing of a second United States citizen this month by federal agents carrying out an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. | The violence has put new pressure and scrutiny on US President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation campaign, which has drawn demonstrators onto the streets of the Midwestern city. | "I think it was completely senseless, it was murder," said the young woman, who did not want to give her last name. | Federal agents shot to death 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti, claiming he…

____ (2026-01-26). Shashi Tharoor Amidst Speculation in Dubai: Political Stir Unfolds. devdiscourse.com Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been drawn into a storm of speculation regarding a potential political shift, following reports suggesting interactions with CPI(M) representatives in Dubai.

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). China finishes runner-up in AFC U23 Asian Cup. ecns.cn China missed its chance to win the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup title after losing to defending champion Japan 4-0 in the final on Saturday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

| ABID MUSTIKHAN | (2026-01-26). Reviving Pakistan's seafood industry, a path to economic self-sufficiency. tribune.com.pk The days are remembered when seafood was exported to the US, Japan, South Korea, Europe, etc where the prices fetched were much higher than where the seafood is being exported at this time. | Each and every factor leads to the dent in the economy of the country where the urge to earn foreign exchange continues. The leaders are frequently travelling seeking a few million or billion USD as loan to keep up with the need of meeting the inevitable financial demands but least attention is being given to overcome this dilemma and crisis. | Why then a country blessed by the Creator of every means available begs. The s…

____ (2026-01-26). South Korea's Naval Push: Competing for Canada's $12 Billion Submarine Contract. devdiscourse.com South Korea is intensifying efforts to secure a lucrative submarine contract in Canada, dispatching top officials and industrial leaders, including the presidential chief of staff and Hyundai Motor executives. The contract involves producing up to 12 diesel-powered submarines for Canada's naval forces, potentially generating over $12 billion in value.

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Pakistani president calls for making education national priority for youth empowerment. ecns.cn Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called for making education a national priority to empower the youth as partners in building a skilled, enlightened and resilient Pakistan."ÄÄ…

newarab (2026-01-26). US memo confirms PhD student arrested over op-ed article. newarab.com New US court documents confirmed that Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student from

Rasti Delizo, Federico Fuentes (2026-01-26). 'Spiralling global contradictions are upending Philippine politics'. links.org.au Rasti Delizo looks at the impacts of US-China tensions on Philippine politics and the left.

newarab (2026-01-26). US aircraft carrier enters Middle East region, officials say. newarab.com A The aircraft carrier

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Kremlin says nearly 5 bln U.S. dollars in Russian assets frozen in U.S. ecns.cn Around five billion U.S. dollars in Russian assets were frozen in the United States by the previous administration, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.

UMMID (2026-01-26). Meet Vijay Ubale: AIMIM Group Leader in Mumbai Mahanagar Palika. ummid.com Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has appointed Vijay Tatoba Ubale as the Party's Group Leader (Gut Neta) in the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (Mumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC).

Staff (2026-01-26). Fed Up with "Transaction Declined" ? Here is the Real Deal on PayID Pokies. moguldom.com There is nothing worse than settling in for a Friday night session, loading up your favourite Pragmatic Play slot, and seeing that dreaded notification: "Transaction Declined." It kills the vibe instantly. I've been in this industry for over 15 years, and I have watched Aussie banks get tighter and tighter with gambling transactions. It used …

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Musk's X investigated by EU over Grok sexualised images after public outcry. tribune.com.pk Elon Musk's social media platform X is being investigated by the European Union over whether it disseminated illegal content, following public outcry over the spread of manipulated sexualised images generated by its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok. | The European Commission, the executive arm of the 27-nation bloc, said on Monday it would examine whether X had properly assessed and mitigated risks related to Grok's functionalities, as required under EU law. | The probe comes two weeks after British media regulator Ofcom launched its own investigation amid concerns Grok was creating sexually intimate deepf…

MARTI (2026-01-26). Tell Me Lies Paints an Accurate Portrait of Consequence-Free Toxic Masculinity. portside.org Tell Me Lies Paints an Accurate Portrait of Consequence-Free Toxic Masculinity |

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). China unveils regulations on Party organization elections within armed forces. ecns.cn China's Central Military Commission has issued a set of regulations on the election work of the Communist Party of China (CPC) organizations within the military, which will take effect on Feb 1, 2026, said a statement released on Sunday.

UMMID (2026-01-26). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Anisimova silences Chinese fans. tribune.com.pk Amanda Anisimova swept past China's unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and set up a showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula. | The fourth seed, who contested two Grand Slam finals last year, kept her cool as temperatures soared to down Wang 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 on John Cain Arena. | She will play Pegula for a place in her first Melbourne Park semi-final after the 31-year-old disposed of defending champion Madison Keys in straight sets. | Anisimova and Pegula have met three times before, with the sixth seed winning them all. | "I'm feeling great. I mean, what a battle out there…

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Myanmar junta wraps poll with ally set to seal victory. tribune.com.pk Voting concluded in Myanmar's month-long election on Sunday, with the dominant pro-military party on course for landslide victory in a junta-run poll critics say will only prolong the army's grip on power. | The Southeast Asian nation has a long history of military rule, but the generals took a back seat for a decade of civilian-led reforms. | That ended in a 2021 military coup when democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi was detained, civil war broke out, and the country descended into humanitarian crisis. | The election's third and final phase closed after voting took place in dozens of constituencies across…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). U23 near miss brings hope and lessons for Chinese soccer. ecns.cn Team China's gutsy run at the AFC U23 Asian Cup, which ended in a loss to Japan in the finals, has come as a timely morale booster for China's soccer reforms, and as a sobering reminder of the tasks that lie ahead.

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Zelensky seeks air defences amid Kyiv freeze. tribune.com.pk Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. | Russia has hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest, with hundreds of Russian drones and missiles overwhelming air defences during particularly fierce frosts. | "This week alone, the Russians have launched more than 1,700 attack drones, over 1,380 guided aerial bombs, and 69 missiles of various types," Zelensky said as he…

| Rana Yasif | (2026-01-26). Lawyer's request to celebrate Basant on Lahore court rooftop denied. tribune.com.pk A lawyer's unusual request, made on Monday, to celebrate the Basant festival on the rooftop of the Lahore Sessions Court, was formally rejected by the court. | Session Judge Tariq Khurshid Khawaja issued a written order after lawyer Yaseen Butt sought permission to hold the event on the court's rooftop. The court noted that its premises were a highly sensitive security zone. | The order emphasised that allowing such celebrations within court premises could pose serious security risks. | It further highlighted that the Lahore Session Court's roof was not designed or suitable for hosting such events. Considering…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Filipino Aurora PH wins M7 World Championship. ecns.cn Aurora PH from the Philippines defeated Indonesia's Alter Ego 4-0 to be crowned as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) world champions in the M7 World Championship's grand finals in Jakarta, Indonesia on Sunday.

UMMID (2026-01-26). Greenland Annexation and Probable European Response. ummid.com Greenland has become a focal point of international tensionsyet again, as US President Donald Trump repeated arguments that Washington must control the territory for national security reasons and has refused to rule out using military force to acquire it.

infobrics (2026-01-26). Russia Moves to Activate Chennai—Vladivostok Maritime Corridor, Eyes Deeper South India Engagement. infobrics.org The proposed sea route, which would link India's east coast with Russia's Far East, is a highly promising international corridor with strong future potential…

Global Research News (2026-01-26). Selected Articles: Greenland, Donald Trump, Technocracy and the Globalist New World Order. globalresearch.ca By As a pilot who frequently travelled to Greenland while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, I can say with assurance that Greenland is …

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Comicomment: 'Delivering warmth' by force — Arctic hegemony on display. ecns.cn Viewing Greenland through the lens of great-power competition, Washington seeks strategic control and access to key resources.

Christina Carrega (2026-01-26). A City-by-City Breakdown of Trump's Immigration Raids and Troop Deployments. capitalbnews.org As the Trump administration is facing mounting criticism over the lack of a civil rights inquiry into two fatal shootings by federal officers in Minneapolis, a federal judge is hearing arguments on whether to temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in the city. The state of Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul sued …

Nayvin Gordon (2026-01-26). General Strike Can Stop Constitutional Traitors. dissidentvoice.org Oath to Support the Constitution: Us Constitution, Article VI, Clause 3 The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious …

Markela Panegyres (2026-01-26). Resisting the monstrous trifecta of war, genocide and ecocide. links.org.au Markela Panegyres — The only force capable of making meaningful cracks in the imperialist and capitalist armour is a mass movement of international ecosocialism.

IRA (2026-01-26). US Companies Prepare To Profit From Regime Change in Cuba. portside.org US Companies Prepare To Profit From Regime Change in Cuba |

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Average salary in Belarus at Br3,112.7 in December 2025. eng.belta.by The highest average salary was in Minsk (Br4,290.9). It was followed by Minsk Oblast (Br3,171.8), Grodno Oblast (Br2,681.9), Brest Oblast (Br2,852.7), Gomel Oblast (Br2,623.5), Mogilev Oblast (Br2,485.2) and Vitebsk Oblast (Br2,518.2).

Helena Glass (2026-01-26). "Public Relations War" : Pathological Lying Will Cost Donald Trump the Mid-Term Elections. globalresearch.ca Trump is losing the PR war. Lying has become the go to for every one of Trump's hand picked influencers and war hawks in office. Lying is what will ultimately destroy the GOP in midterms. | "The essence of lying is …

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Belarus' Defense Ministry begins combat readiness inspection. eng.belta.by The Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus have launched a combat readiness inspection of military units and formations.

GABIK (2026-01-26). DWS moves swiftly to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam. sanews.gov.za DWS moves swiftly to mitigate risk at Senteeko Dam | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Head of the Specialist Unit: Dam Safety, Wally Ramokopa, will today join a team of engineers and the Appointed Professional Person (APP) to continue the ongoing assessment and monitoring of Senteeko Dam. | Senteeko Dam, officially registered as My Own Dam and commonly known as Senteeko Dam, is classified by the department's Dam Safety Office as a medium-sized dam. It is 26 metres high, with a storage capacity of 1.8 million cubic metres. | The dam is owned by the Shamile Communal Property Association (CPA) and is pri…

____ (2026-01-26). India's Storytelling Evolution: From Shruti to Drishti. devdiscourse.com The Republic Day parade featured a captivating tableau from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, showcasing India's storytelling evolution. Titled 'Bharat Katha: Shruti, Kriti, Drishti,' the display traced the nation's journey from oral histories to its status as a global media content hub.

Human Rights Watch (2026-01-26). ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced people from Darfur, who are now sheltering in El-Afadh camp, Al Dabbah, Sudan, November 13, 2025. | © 2025 Marwan Ali/AP Photo | On January 19, International Criminal Court (ICC) Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan briefed the United NationsSecurity Council on her office's ongoing investigation in Darfur, Sudan.Deputy Prosecutor Khan had to attend the briefing remotely after not being granted a visa to brief the Council in person in New York City. That decision came in the wake of the Trump administration's sanctions imposed against a number of ICC officials, including…

A A (2026-01-26). A difficult balance with Russia. strategic-culture.su Turkey's balanced stance, maintained since the beginning of the Ukraine war, is under strain. Ankara, which fulfilled the Montreux Convention requirements to close the Straits to warships, voted in favor of Ukraine in every UN ballot, and made arms deals—even joint production—with Ukraine. | By Zeynep GàúRCANLI | Join us on , , an…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). PLA Daily: China resolute in winning anti-graft war. ecns.cn The investigation of two senior military officers, suspected of serious violations of Party discipline and the law, demonstrates the Communist Party of China's firm stance against corruption, regardless of who the perpetrators are and what positions they hold, the flagship newspaper of the Chinese People's Liberation Army said.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2026-01-26). The Global Billionaire Steal: Wealth, Authoritarianism and Media. globalresearch.ca It's official. This tormented, heated, traumatised planet is now home to over 3,000 billionaires. (That number was reached last year.) In October 2025, Elon Musk became the first man to have wealth exceeding half a trillion dollars. These developments could …

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Sabalenka moves to 2026 Australian Open quarterfinal. eng.belta.by In the round of 16, the Belarusian defeated Canada's world number 16 Victoria Mboko, 6-1, 7-6 (7-1), in an hour and 27 minutes. In the quarterfinal, the Belarusian will face World No.27 Iva Jovic of the USA.

Wim Laven (2026-01-26). ICE Is Not an Accident: What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Do Now. counterpunch.org I was thirteen when I watched the Rodney King beating on the evening news with my father. The grainy footage was relentless and impossible. I credit that evening as my political awakening. I asked countless questions and received hours of patient answers. What has stayed with me is not only the horror of what was

____ (2026-01-26). A Cultural Odyssey: Puducherry's Republic Day Tableau. devdiscourse.com Puducherry's Republic Day tableau captivated audiences with a vibrant display of the Union Territory's rich cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship.

subMedia (2026-01-26). The Execution of Kanno Sugako. dissidentvoice.org On 25 Jauary 1911, in anarchist history we remember the execution of Kanno Sugako. Kanno was a journalist, feminist and anarchist who had previously been imprisoned after a police attack on a small demonstration in Tokyo, known as the Red Flag Incident. In 1910, police uncovered a plot to assassinate the Emperor of Japan and …

Bui Gia Ky (2026-01-26). The 2026 U.S. NDS and the Scenario of Prolonged Military Confrontation in the New World Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy (NDS 2026) reflects a fundamental adjustment in Washington's security thinking amid intensifying great-power competition. This article analyzes NDS 2026 as an indicator of the "normalization" of prolonged military confrontation within the contemporary international order. By identifying China as the pacing threat shaping U.S. defense planning, NDS 2026 demonstrates that …

News Wires (2026-01-26). Pakistan U19 Gear Up to Field Their Way Past New Zealand India. thinktank.pk Pakistan's U19 cricket team is gearing up for a high-stakes push in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, having secured their spot in the Super Six stage. The young Shaheens demonstrated solid form in Group C, finishing as runners-up with convincing victories over Scotland (by six wickets) and Zimbabwe (by eight wickets), despite …

newarab (2026-01-26). Controversial politician Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK. newarab.com British lawmaker Braverman is a sitting lawmaker and becomes the latest Conservative to join Reform after former Conservative Party leadership candidate "Britain is indeed broken,…

UMMID (2026-01-26). AISSEE 2026 Answer Key: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the Answer Key and scanned images of OMR Answer Sheets of the candidates who appeared in the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026 (AISSEE 2026) on its website.

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Zhabinka Sugar Mill sets new production record. eng.belta.by We started on 5 September and finished on 25 January. Ultimately, we will produce about 189,500 tonnes of sugar. We have never produced this much before, Aleksandr Poznansky noted.

IRA (2026-01-26). Sunday Science: Why Consciousness Is the Hardest Problem in Science. portside.org Sunday Science: Why Consciousness Is the Hardest Problem in Science |

Human Rights Watch (2026-01-26). Japan Court Finds North Korea No 'Paradise on Earth'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Plaintiffs hold a banner with their supporters in front of the Tokyo District Court when they filed a lawsuit against North Korea over the "Paradise on Earth" campaign in 2018. | © 2018 Kanae Doi/Human Rights Watch…

newarab (2026-01-26). Senegal football boss says host Morocco acted badly at AFCON. newarab.com Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), on Sunday criticised Morocco and the Confederation of African Football one week after the controversial end to the Senegal beat hosts Fall listed shortcomings in accommodation, security and refereeing, and suggested that the ho…

Staff (2026-01-26). Talk World Radio: Vijay Prashad on Greenland, ICE, Bases, and General Strikes. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we're speaking with Vijay Prashad, an Indian historian and journalist. Prashad is the author of forty books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: …

| Web Desk | (2026-01-26). CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'. tribune.com.pk Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi expressed deep concern to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the federal government's persistent failure to release constitutionally guaranteed federal funds, warning that the province faced an acute fiscal and governance crisis. | In a letter addressed to the premier, CM Afridi said, "I am compelled to place on record the deep and mounting concern of the Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa regarding the persistent failure to release constitutionally guaranteed federal transfers, a failure that has now translated into an acute fiscal and governance crisis for the pr…

infobrics (2026-01-26). Spain's proposal for volunteer coalition to help Greenland is wishful thinking. infobrics.org Submissive European governments are not exempt from being attacked and humiliated by Trump.

| Fiaz Mahmood | (2026-01-26). Lawyers begin three-day strike over arrest, sentencing of Imaan Mazari, husband. tribune.com.pk Islamabad's lawyers began a three-day strike on Monday after the arrest and sentencing of advocates Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, with boycotts halting court proceedings across the capital. | Islamabad High Court Bar Association Secretary Manzoor Jajja confirmed that lawyers had been asked not to appear before courts. "Today, lawyers staged a strike in the Islamabad High Court. Lawyers did not appear in court, as requested," he said. | Jajja said lawyers must remain united against what he described as police oppression and announced that they would proceed to the district courts in a convoy t…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Winter sports push tourism in NE China's Jilin. ecns.cn Snow blankets the Changbai Mountains in winter as skiers descend the slopes at Beidahu and Lake Songhua resorts in northeast China's Jilin Province. The resort has an agreement with an Austrian company to introduce advanced safety management systems and instructor training models."ÄÄ"ÄÄInternational brands have also increased investment.

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). China probes senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli for suspected serious discipline, law violations: defense ministry. ecns.cn Liu is a member of the CMC and chief of staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department."ÄÄThe decision to place them under investigation was made by the CPC Central Committee, according to the ministry.

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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.

Associated Press (2026-01-26). Iran unveils bloody anti-US billboard as carrier force nears. scmp.com Iranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region. | The image shows a bird's-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and exploding fighter planes on its flight deck. The deck is strewn with bodies and streaked with blood that trails into the water behind the ship to form a pattern reminiscent of the stripes of the…

UMMID (2026-01-26). Chabahar Retreat is Political Cowardice. ummid.com Chabahar retreat was a political cowardicea and, a nation that retreats without protest will eventually discover that there is nothing left to retreat from.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Lukashenko urges focus on education, science, economy modernization. eng.belta.by The modernization of the economy through innovation is a top national | priority, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to | discuss a project to set up an educational center for gifted youth | offering training in the professions of the future in Minsk on 26…

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). Gold at $5,000: Why the World Is Rushing Into the Ultimate Safe Haven. moderndiplomacy.eu Gold has surged to a historic high above $5,000 an ounce, capping one of the strongest rallies in modern market history. The metal gained 64% in 2025 its biggest annual rise since 1979 and is already up 18% this year. The rally has been powered by a potent mix of geopolitical anxiety, expectations of U.S. …

newarab (2026-01-26). Israel strikes Lebanon as Beirut appeals to UNSC over attacks. newarab.com The The attacks come after 14 airstrikes were recorded in southern and eastern Lebanon on Sunday evening, according to the country's state-run National News Agency, ranging from the western Bekaa Valley to…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Growth gaining traction amid upbeat outlook. ecns.cn Foreign institutions and global executives are striking a broadly upbeat tone on China's economy in 2026 and are increasingly confident about new opportunities generated by high-quality growth, citing the country's economic resilience, strong policy support and faster technology-driven transformation.

Chris Walker (2026-01-26). Immigrant Children Lead Uprising at Texas Detention Center. truthout.org An uprising broke out at an immigrant jail in southern Texas on Saturday, with around 1,000 immigrants detained in the facility — many of them children — chanting "Libertad" and "Let us go," according to an attorney who witnessed the event. The protest took place at South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, which closed in 2024 but was reopened by the Trump administration this year to… |

Valeriy Krylko (2026-01-26). The Neocolonial Ambitions of NATO Countries. dissidentvoice.org The term neocolonialism first appeared in the mid-twentieth century and was used to describe the continuing control of colonial powers (Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Italy) over other nominally independent states, especially their colonies in Africa. In the 21st century, the meaning of the term neocolonialism has expanded and is now used to …

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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.

newarab (2026-01-26). Yemen rebels threaten Red Sea attack as US carrier nears Iran. newarab.com Yemen's Iranian-backed A short video by the Houthis included previously published images of a ship on fire, with the caption: "Soon." | The rebels did not elaborate, but their campaign in the Red Sea saw over 100 ships attacked as part of a campaign the Houthis said pressured Israel…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Mongolian president presents Friendship Medal to Belarusian ambassador. eng.belta.by "President Ukhnaagiin Khàºrelsàºkh presented the Medal of | Friendship to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to | Mongolia Dmitry Gorelik, as a gesture of Mongolia's particular esteem…

Julia Conley (2026-01-26). "This Is Blackmail" : Critics Slam Pam Bondi's Demand for Minnesota Voter Rolls. truthout.org As Minnesota residents and people across the U.S. were reeling from the killing of protester Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents on Saturday — the second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in the city in less than three weeks — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter to Governor Tim Walz, telling him it is in his power to "restore the rule of law" in his state. |

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Reiko Nakai: China is my hometown that I'll never forget. 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…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). 5 killed, 10 injured in suicide blast at wedding ceremony in NW Pakistan. ecns.cn At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide blast at a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said.

Michele Steinberg (2026-01-26). DHS Turns Warehouses into Mass Detention Camps. consortiumnews.com 2025 was ICE's deadliest year in over two decades, writes Julia Norman. Detention facilities lack climate control, ventilation, running water, sanitation, medical services. By Julia Norman Common Dreams The Department of Homeland Security's (D.H.S.) warehouse detention system is rapidly unfolding across…

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). China not about to approve Tesla self-driving tech soon, source. ecns.cn Recent foreign media reports touting imminent approval for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology in China are inaccurate, a Chinese government source has said.

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). US storm leaves 850k without power. tribune.com.pk More than 850,000 customers in the US, as far west as New Mexico, were without electricity and over 10,000 flights were cancelled on Sunday during a monster winter storm that paralysed eastern and southern states with heavy snow and ice. | As snow, freezing rain and dangerously frigid temperatures swept into the eastern two-thirds of the nation on Sunday, the number of power outages continued to rise. As of 10: 47am EST (8: 47pm PKT) on Sunday, more than 850,000 US customers were without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us, with at least 290,000 in Tennessee and over 100,000 each in Mississippi, Texas and L…

| Our Correspondent | (2026-01-26). PSX edges lower amid interest rate concern. tribune.com.pk In a session full of concern and optimism, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a modest decline of 579.17 points, or 0.31% on Monday as judicious investors anxiously waited for a positive outcome from the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. | In the morning, Trading took a bullish start with the benchmark KSE-100 crossing the 191,032.73 level. However, the activity turned range-bound with the index touching an intra-day low of 188,268.38. Selling pressure near higher levels reflected restrained investor participation and a lack of conviction ahead of policy clarity.

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-01-26). No Healthy Person Wants To Rule The World Or Become A Billionaire. thealtworld.com No mentally healthy person wants to rule the world. | Nobody with a functioning conscience and a working empathy center in their brain is interested in becoming a billionaire. | We are ruled by the most dysfunctional members of our species. The most wounded, neurotic and sociopathic among us. The least wise, caring and insightful. | What drives a person to claw their way to the top of a wildly sick society and become a lord of the dystopia? | What compels someone to amass obscene amounts of wealth in a world where so many have far too little? | What causes someone to ascend to political leadership of a power stru…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Lukashenko: Army readiness inspection will continue until spring. eng.belta.by The combat readiness inspection in the Armed Forces will continue until spring, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting.

WSWS (2026-01-26). Hundreds demonstrate in San Diego against the CBP murder of Alex Pretti. wsws.org Pretti, a VA nurse, was murdered in Minneapolis by agents of Customs and Border Protection.

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US. tribune.com.pk

| Yasir Ali | (2026-01-26). PHC seeks replies on petitions related to missing persons. tribune.com.pk The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Monday issued notices and sought replies from the provincial government and the inspector general of police (IGP) on petitions seeking the recovery of missing persons. | Hearing the cases, PHC Chief Justice SM Atiq Shah made strong remarks, stating that strict action would be taken against every negligent police official without regard to rank. | He questioned why fingers were being pointed at the police and asked why cases should not be registered against the concerned officers. | "Why are people being picked up illegally? Without any crime, weak and voiceless citizens are tak…

infobrics (2026-01-26). Russia Wants to Create a Joint Production of Medical Equipment with China. infobrics.org Russia has proposed to China to move from trading medical equipment to establishing joint production…

aljazeera (2026-01-26). Trump administration, MAGA allies spread misinformation on Pretti killing. aljazeera.com Video footage of fatal shooting contradicts narrative spun by officials and right-wing influencers.

| Reuters | (2026-01-26). Taiwan monitors 'abnormal' changes in China's military leadership amid heightened threat. tribune.com.pk Taiwan is monitoring what it calls "abnormal" changes to China's military leadership after its most senior general was put under investigation, and will not lower its guard as the threat level remains high, the defence minister said on Monday. | China announced on Saturday that Zhang Youxia, second-in-command under President Xi Jinping as vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, and another senior officer, Liu Zhenli, were under investigation for suspected serious violations of discipline and law. | "We will continue to closely monitor abnormal changes among the top levels of China's party, government…

| Dr Zeeshan Hashim | (2026-01-26). How villages are defending themselves against floodwaters in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk At around 3: 00 am, Muhammad Bilal was asleep when his phone began to buzz. On the other end, a friend laughed and asked, "Are you dead?" Without waiting for an answer, he added that floodwater had reached the levee near Bilal's village. Startled awake, Bilal rushed to the levee at dawn. | Bilal does not live in the river belt. His home is 2.5 kilometres away, protected — at least in theory by a decades-old levee (or bund, as locals call it). But when he reached it, he was stunned. The water level had surpassed the historical peak within just six hours. For half an hour, he wandered along the levee, speec…

____ (2026-01-26). Melodies Meet Business: Prakriti Kakar Weds Entrepreneur Vinay Anand. devdiscourse.com Singer Prakriti Kakar, celebrated for her tracks including 'Majnu' and 'Sona Lagda,' has taken a new step in life by marrying entrepreneur Vinay Anand.

Imran Khalid (2026-01-26). Finance, Not Trade, Rules the Global Economy. fpif.org For much of the last half-century, the study of global exchange rates has been treated as a branch of physics. In the hallowed halls of neoclassical economics, there is a belief in a "natural" state of things, an equilibrium where trade balances and productivity levels act as gravity, pulling currencies back toward their fundamental value. If a country runs a persistent trade surplus, its currency should rise; if its factories become more efficient than its neighbors, its purchasing power should follow. | Yet as we look at the world in January 2026, this elegant clockwork mechanism appears to have broken down. Th…

Arpan Rachman (2026-01-26). After COP30, climate projects continue to threaten Indonesia's Indigenous communities. globalvoices.org

newarab (2026-01-26). Years of discrimination leave the Akhdam of Yemen on the margins. newarab.com For decades, a minority community in Yemen has lived on the margins of society, excluded from public life and denied access to housing, employment, and basic services. | This exclusion has drawn renewed attention through recent investigations into the Estimates of their population range from 500,000 to 3.5 million nationwide, with many living in informal se…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). CIS experts discuss humanitarian cooperation. eng.belta.by The meeting was attended by representatives from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, the Secretariat of the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly Council, the Interstate Fund for Humanitarian Cooperation, and the CIS Executive Committee.

newarab (2026-01-26). No collapse, no reform: What next for Iran's regime. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-01-26). Seahawks defeat Rams to set up Super Bowl 2026 against Patriots. aljazeera.com Seattle Seahawks edge Los Angeles Rams 31-27 after New England Patriots score a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos.

WSWS (2026-01-26). Carney government expands assault on public services as thousands of workers hit with layoff notices, including at Health Canada. wsws.org The cost-cutting onslaught is a central component of the federal Liberal government's drive to raise tens of billions of dollars for Canada's war machine and the enrichment of the financial oligarchy.

The Canary (2026-01-26). 50,000 march through London to oppose genocide of Kurds and other minority groups in North East Syria. thecanary.co On 25 January over 50,000 people marched through London from the BBC to 10 Downing Street. An umbrella organisation called "United Kurds" under the leadership of the Kurdish Assembly of Great Britain organised the protest. They were protesting against the so-called Syrian Transitional Government (STG), in concert with Turkish-backed jihadist militias, who are currently killing […] | By

Skwawkbox (2026-01-26). Exclusive: hypocritical TSSA management wade into Burnham row. thecanary.co TSSA union activists have slammed general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust and her cronies for blatant hypocrisy over Labour's decision to block Andy Burnham's parliamentary candidacy. As Skwawkbox predicted, Labour's executive (NEC) pulled dirty tricks to prevent the Greater Manchester mayor standing for election as MP. Burnham had indicated he would stand for selection for the by-election […] | By

WSWS (2026-01-26). In interview with MS Now, attorney Eric Lee describes horrific conditions at US immigrant detention centers. wsws.org Immigration attorney Eric Lee spoke with MS NOW Friday about a protest by detained immigrant families at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas.

Maha Kansou (2026-01-26). Iran Takes US and 'Israel' to International Courts Over Terror Support. english.almanar.com.lb Iran has filed legal and criminal complaints in international forums against the United States, the Israeli regime, and several terrorist groups for supporting and financing subversive actions against Iran's national security. The defendants are accused of backing destabilizing activities and acts of sabotage aimed at undermining the country's security. Foreign-instigated riots in Iran escalated on …

WSWS (2026-01-26). Trump officials defend Minneapolis murder while Democrats pretend opposition. wsws.org Representatives of the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security and the White House have doubled down on their slanders of the latest victim of ICE-CBP violence, VA nurse Alex Pretti.

Abby Zimet (2026-01-26). Maximum Damage and Massacre: ICE Kills, ICE Lies. commondreams.org What to say. Alex Pretti, 37, a kind, principled, hard-working ICU nurse who cared for real soldiers in dire need was executed in the street at close range by a vicious gang of government sociopaths cosplaying as soldiers. After state terror killed him, state terror smeared him, because the man who dedicated his life to helping others was murdered by a man who has dedicated his life to hurting others. Pretti died trying to protect two women.Pretti, 37, was a registered nurse in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System; he had also taken part in research projects. His only previous inte…

Josh Ruebner (2026-01-26). US Govt says Hamas not infiltrating UNRWA. So why is Waltz still lying? responsiblestatecraft.org On a recent

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: How does a UN official observe and understand China's development story. ecns.cn On the eve of her departure, CNS's "W.E.Talk" conducted an exclusive interview with Beate Trankmann. Starting from the blue sky and the clear Liangma River outside the window, she shared her in-depth observations of China's development story over more than 20 years.

UMMID (2026-01-26). 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.

UMMID (2026-01-26). New Delhi World Book Fair 2026: A Walk Through Ideas and Cultures. ummid.com The New Delhi World Book Fair was not merely a visit; it was an encounter with ideas, cultures, and urgent questions of our time.

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Deeper Sino-Serbian ties eyed. ecns.cn China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) is expected to unleash new opportunities for strategic alignment and deeper cooperation between Serbia and China, particularly in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy and green energy, Serbian Ambassador to China Maja Stefanovic said.

Stephen Sefton (2026-01-26). Europe Towards an Uncertain Future. globalresearch.ca A sequel to the catastrophe of the Second World War from which Europe has never recovered is its political-military and economic dependence on the United States of North America. This dependence originated with the creation of the World Bank and …

ecns.cn (2026-01-26). Death toll rises to 16 following landslide in Indonesia's West Java. ecns.cn Indonesian police Sunday have recovered 16 bodies, while about 80 others remain missing, following a landslide in West Java Province.

UMMID (2026-01-26). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.

newarab (2026-01-26). Rubio warns Iraq on Iran ties as Maliki sets return. newarab.com

| AFP | (2026-01-26). 'Here people and cats live side by side': Istanbul's feline love affair lives on. tribune.com.pk Kanyon is getting fat: since someone stole his basket, this white cat with grey markings who lives at an Istanbul shopping centre has been showered with snacks, love and affection. | News of his plight brought out countless well-wishers, who have handed him endless supplies of food, toys, a comfortable cat house — and his very own Instagram page run by a fan. | He's not alone: according to City Hall, Istanbul has more than 160,000 cats living on its streets who are regularly fed and fussed over by the city's 16 million residents. | These street cats are looked after with an almost religious devotion. | K…

Sana Khan (2026-01-26). UAE Conglomerate Seeks Redress for $1.7 Billion Loss, Clouding Lebanon's Gulf Outreach. moderndiplomacy.eu Dubai-based Al Habtoor Group has said it will pursue legal action against Lebanese authorities over losses exceeding $1.7 billion, a move that could further undermine Lebanon's fragile efforts to restore investor confidence and attract much-needed Gulf capital. The announcement comes as Lebanon continues to struggle with the aftermath of its 2019 financial collapse, one of …

infobrics (2026-01-26). Are we witnessing America's slow unraveling. infobrics.org Although it's still far too early to talk about the collapse of the US, the fact that opposing political forces and interest groups are increasingly (ab)using and relying on their institutional powers to enforce various policies is certainly not reassuring. This will only get more chaotic as the DNC and GOP keep switching places every four years, giving more power to institutions they control while trying to limit those they don't.

| Khalid Mahmood | (2026-01-26). Massive relief operation launched as severe winter grips country. tribune.com.pk Pakistan is grappling with severe winter conditions as heavy snowfall and rain continue to disrupt life across northern, northwestern, and hilly regions — from Tirah Valley to Murree, Kotli, Nakyal, Galiyat. | In the high-altitude districts of Balochistan and Azad Kashmir, residents, tourists, and authorities are facing extreme challenges, prompting large-scale relief efforts and urgent warnings from meteorological and disaster management authorities. | The Pakistan Army has been at the forefront of relief operations, conducting prompt and professional rescue and aid initiatives in Tirah, Kotli, Nakyal,…

| AFP | (2026-01-26). Second Minneapolis death intensifies pressure on Trump. tribune.com.pk The Trump administration faced intensifying pressure Sunday over its mass immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, after federal agents shot dead a second US citizen and graphic cell phone footage again contradicted officials' immediate description of the incident. | Federal agents on Saturday morning shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse, while scuffling with him on an icy roadway in the Midwestern city, less than three weeks after an immigration officer fired on Renee Good, also 37, killing her in her car. | The Trump administration quickly claimed that Pretti had intended to harm the federal age…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Combat readiness of mechanized brigade checked by State Secretariat of Belarus' Security Council. eng.belta.by Sergei Kuprik noted that military personnel of the 19th independent mechanized brigade are busy performing qualification shoots using infantry fighting vehicles, small arms, and grenade launchers.

Evaggelos Vallianatos (2026-01-26). Adamantios Koraes: The Second Aristotle of Freedom. counterpunch.org Prologue In the early 1970s, I wrote my Ph.D. thesis on Adamantios Koraes at the University of Wisconsin. I read his voluminous writings and hundreds of letters — mostly written in Greek and some in French. I tried to understand his philosophy, purpose, method and influence in the making of the Greek Revolution of 1821.

Mark J Willière (2026-01-26). Greenland crisis defused — but transatlantic trust is ice-cold. thinktank.pk In a whirlwind of diplomatic drama that's become synonymous with Donald Trump's second term, the US President has once again shaken the foundations of international relations. Just days ago, on January 23, 2026, Trump escalated tensions by threatening to seize Greenland by force and slapping tariffs on European allies—moves that sent shockwaves through NATO and …

Maha Kansou (2026-01-26). Two Martyrs as New Israeli Aggression Targets South Lebanon, Bekaa Valley. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli attacks on areas in southern Lebanon continue, in a clear and repeated violation of the ceasefire agreement, and in the absence of any serious official action to put an end to these violations. Al-Manar's correspondent reported Sunday evening that enemy warplanes launched 14 airstrikes with heavy missiles during three rounds of fighting. Ten of …

____ (2026-01-26). IFC Boosts Sri Lankan Economy with $166 Million Investment Initiative. devdiscourse.com The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, is launching a $166 million investment program to strengthen the private sector in Sri Lanka. This initiative focuses on the country's transition from economic stabilization to sustainable growth.

UMMID (2026-01-26). How to Assess the Growth Potential of Recent IPOs? ummid.com Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) mark the transition from a privately held entity to a publicly traded one, offering investors an opportunity to buy shares in the company for the first time.

Abayomi Azikiwe (2026-01-26). The Legacy of Martin Luther King Lives: Of Utmost Relevance Today. globalresearch.ca This year represented the 40th anniversary of the official adoption of the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as an annual federal holiday. | Every January on the third Monday of the month is designated as MLK Day …

WiBOPM (2026-01-26). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace! Free Palestine! Stop ICE! Actions January 25-Feb. 1, 2026 (City Listings. wibailoutpeople.org Madison at the State Capitol January 25, 2026. | Photo:

WSWS (2026-01-26). Amazon announces thousands of new layoffs as corporate and tech jobs bloodbath continues into new year. wsws.org Amazon announced a second round of job cuts Friday as part of its goal of laying off 30,000 employees.

| Web Desk (2026-01-26). China and OIC discuss Middle East tensions following escalating Iran-US tensions. tribune.com.pk China's vice president and foreign minister held talks with the secretary-general of the 57-nation Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Monday, according to a ministry statement and the official news agency, Xinhua. | The talks in the Chinese capital of Beijing come amid heightened Middle East tension after an Iranian official said the country would treat any attack "as an all-out war against us". | Those comments followed US President Donald Trump's remark the previous day that the United States had an "armada" heading toward Iran, adding it was "just in case", warning Iran not to kill protesters or restart…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-26). Belarus to face Spain at UEFA Futsal Euro. eng.belta.by On 26 January, during the second round of Group C, Aleksandr Chernik's | squad will meet the team from Spain in Ljubljana. In their first match, | the Belarusian side suffered a defeat to Belgium 0-4.

newarab (2026-01-26). Qatar to invest in Lebanon power sector and help return refugees. newarab.com Gas-rich Qatar's minister of state for foreign affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, announced the investments by the Qatar Fund For Development after meeting Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun in Beirut…

Stavroula Pabst (2026-01-26). FIFA 2026: Golden opportunity to prove Golden Dome defenses? responsiblestatecraft.org This summer's World Cup in the United States could very well be the biggest proving ground for Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" and a showcase for a host of sophisticated new surveillance technologies, including

newarab (2026-01-26). Australia Day marked by 'Invasion Day' rallies. newarab.com Thousands marked Australia's national day on Monday by attending "Invasion Day" rallies in support of Australia Day commemorates the day Britain established the state of However, for many Indigenous Austra…

Hannah Sharland (2026-01-26). EXCLUSIVE: the DWP has a secret team planting benefit fraud propaganda in the mainstream media. thecanary.co A secret team inside the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeding stories in the mainstream media to fuel the bullshit narrative around rampant benefit fraud. It was always obvious that the DWP was tipping off and collaborating with client journalists to spread this pernicious benefit fraud propaganda. Now however, information the Canary obtained […] | By

UMMID (2026-01-26). Call for end to arbitrary action against Madrasas. ummid.com Reacting to the landmark judgment delivered by Allahabad High Court on non-affiliated religious Madrasas, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani described the verdict as a clear affirmation of the supremacy of the Constitution of India and its core principles.

DikelediM (2026-01-26). KwaZulu-Natal Education formalises strategic partnership with Beier Group. sanews.gov.za KwaZulu-Natal Education formalises strategic partnership with Beier Group | The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has formalised a strategic partnership with the Beier Group aimed at advancing academic excellence and strengthening skills development across the province. | In a statement on Monday, the department said it convened a strategic engagement with the Beier Group on 23 January 2026 in Pinetown, led by the Head of Department, Nkosinathi Ngcobo. The engagement culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a significant milestone in public—private collaboration. | In te…

Fact Check Desk (2026-01-26). Global Times Turns Trump's 100% Canada Tariff Threat into a Win for Chinese Influence. thinktank.pk In the evolving landscape of US-China relations and international trade tensions, Chinese state media outlet Global Times published an opinion piece on January 25, 2026, titled "US latest tariff threats against Canada indicate fractures in the American-led order." This fact check report examines the article's key claims for accuracy, drawing from independent sources to verify …

Martha Rios (2026-01-26). Cuba repudia impunidad de EE.UU. por violar derechos infantiles. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, repudió este domingo la detención del niño Liam Conejo Ramos, de cinco años de edad, por parte del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE). | En su cuenta oficial de X, Rodríguez calificó el hecho como un acto inadmisible que refleja la impunidad con la que se violan los derechos humanos en ese país. | Durante una rueda de prensa, Greg Bovino, recientemente designado como comandante en jefe general de la Patrulla Fronteriza, fue cuestionado sobre si tenía dudas morales respecto a la detención de un menor de cinco años que…

Staff (2026-01-26). Cientos de personas en Los Angeles se unen a las protestas en solidaridad con Minneapolis. cubadebate.cu Una manifestación y vigilia en apoyo a Alex Jeffrey Pretti, ciudadano estadounidense de 37 años asesinado a tiros por agentes de inmigración en Minneapolis, concluyeron el sábado en el centro de Los àÅngeles sin incidentes, pero varios manifestantes permanecieron allí hasta bien entrada la noche, según la policía.

Staff (2026-01-26). Adoptan en La Habana medidas organizativas para garantizar Marcha de las Antorchas. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana, informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos, que con motivo de realizarse el Martes 27 de enero, la tradicional Marcha de las Antorchas en saludo al Aniversario 173 del Natalicio de nuestro Héroe Nacional José Martí.

Martha Rios (2026-01-26). Portaviones USS Abraham Lincoln está cerca de Irán. radiohc.cu El portaviones USS Abraham Lincoln arribó este domingo a Oriente Medio en las cercanías de Irán, en medio del aumento de tensiones entre EE.UU. y la República Islámica, informan medios israelíes. | La flota se encuentra dentro del alcance de ataque de Irán. Hasta el momento, no hay indicios de ataques estadounidenses inminentes. | En la semana, el presidente Donald Trump advirtió que una ´flota masiva ´ estadounidense se dirigía a la región. | ´Preferiría que no pasara nada, pero los estamos vigilando muy de cerca ª, dijo. | El pasado miércoles, el USS Abraham Lincoln y su grupo de ataque…

A A (2026-01-26). Gobierno Kast: la entrega de Chile al imperialismo, ahora por la derecha. strategic-culture.su El discurso de Kast es muy patriótico, pero todo lo que hace es lo opuesto al patriotismo. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Gabriel Boric se está…

Martha Rios (2026-01-26). Información de la Comisión Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba. radiohc.cu El pasado 21 de enero se generó una situación que involucró a aficionados de Holguín y jugadores del equipo Artemisa, al término del segundo encuentro del play off de cuartos de final de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, entre esos conjuntos, celebrado en el estadio 'Calixto García'. | Como resultado, el lanzador artemiseño Yunieski García cometió una indisciplina, lo cual reconoció ante las autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Deporte, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder) y de la Comisión Nacional de Béisbol. | Por esta razón, mientras se define la medida disciplinaria a aplicar, no es elegible para alinear.

Staff (2026-01-26). Cuadrando la caja: Cuba bajo asedio, anatomía de una guerra económica. cubadebate.cu Durante más de seis décadas, el pueblo cubano ha sido víctima de una guerra económica colosal. Esa que no se traduce ni en bombas ni en ejércitos, pero sí en las carencias de la vida diaria, en la traducción de que no haya alimentos, medicamentos, acceso a tecnologías. øEs solamente la guerra económica contra Cuba el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero? øEstamos viviendo en tiempos de economía de guerra?.

Staff (2026-01-26). Muertes y caos eléctrico en Estados Unidos por tormenta invernal. cubadebate.cu La enorme tormenta de nieve que afecta del centro-este al noreste de Estados Unidos ha provocado hasta el momento nueve fallecidos y más de un millón de hogares y empresas han quedado sin suministro eléctrico, mientras que las aerolíneas han cancelado más de 17.000 vuelos en las regiones afectadas.

Staff (2026-01-26). Cuadrando la caja: Cuba bajo asedio, anatomía de una guerra económica. cubadebate.cu Durante más de seis décadas, el pueblo cubano ha sido víctima de una guerra económica colosal. Esa que no se traduce ni en bombas ni en ejércitos, pero sí en las carencias de la vida diaria, en la traducción de que no haya alimentos, medicamentos, acceso a tecnologías. øEs solamente la guerra económica contra Cuba el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero? øEstamos viviendo en tiempos de economía de guerra?.

Staff (2026-01-26). Matanzas otra vez entre los grandes del béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas aseguraron hoy su pase a las semifinales de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, tras completar la barrida ante los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus en el playoff de cuartos de final. Este domingo, en condición de visitantes en el estadio José Antonio Huelga, los dirigidos por Armando Ferrer vencieron 8-4 a sus rivales espirituanos.

Martha Rios (2026-01-26). Información de la Comisión Nacional de Béisbol de Cuba. radiohc.cu El pasado 21 de enero se generó una situación que involucró a aficionados de Holguín y jugadores del equipo Artemisa, al término del segundo encuentro del play off de cuartos de final de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, entre esos conjuntos, celebrado en el estadio 'Calixto García'. | Como resultado, el lanzador artemiseño Yunieski García cometió una indisciplina, lo cual reconoció ante las autoridades del Instituto Nacional de Deporte, Educación Física y Recreación (Inder) y de la Comisión Nacional de Béisbol. | Por esta razón, mientras se define la medida disciplinaria a aplicar, no es elegible para alinear.

Staff (2026-01-26). Matanzas otra vez entre los grandes del béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu Los Cocodrilos de Matanzas aseguraron hoy su pase a las semifinales de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, tras completar la barrida ante los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus en el playoff de cuartos de final. Este domingo, en condición de visitantes en el estadio José Antonio Huelga, los dirigidos por Armando Ferrer vencieron 8-4 a sus rivales espirituanos.

A A (2026-01-26). Decifrando o ´pensamento interno externalizado ª de Trump. strategic-culture.su O que Trump pode fazer? Bombardear edifícios institucionais iranianos, como a sede do IRCG? | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…

A A (2026-01-26). Il dragone si estende verso il grande nord? Mito e realtà dell'espansione cinese sulle rotte artiche. strategic-culture.su Nel mezzo trambusto generato dalle ambizioni dichiarate di Donald Trump nei confronti della Groenlandia (formalmente ancora parte del regno di Danimarca), non si puà≤ fare che domandarsi quanto di vero vi sia negli allarmismi che vedono il colosso cinese avanzare minacciosamente verso l'oceano glaciale artico onde formare una nuova area di potere assieme all'alleato russo…

A a (2026-01-26). L'Iran guarda alla geopolitica regionale, mentre l'Occidente continua a fare pressione. strategic-culture.su Il controllo regionale iraniano non si basava sulla deterrenza nucleare, come hanno fatto altre superpotenze nel corso del XX secolo, ma, in assenza di tale tecnologia, era necessariamente basato su altri elementi. | Segue nostro Controllo regionale | Non c'è da stupirsi per gli attacchi che l'Iran continua a ricevere. Non è una novità , ma il continuo e periodico modus operandi dell'Occidente collettivo, che attacca l'Iran islamico e ri…

geo.tv (2026-01-26). Thousands protest in Paris over death of migrant worker. geo.tv Participants chant slogans, wave flags and show placards and banners as they take part in a march in tribute to 35-year-old El Hacen Diarra, who died in police custody at the police station of Paris's 20th arrondissement, in Paris on January 25, 2026. — AFPSeveral thousand people…

Jeffrey St. Clair (2026-01-26). Where the Sidewalk Ends, the Lies Begin: On the Execution of Alex Pretti. counterpunch.org Here's what I saw after watching multiple videos of the execution of Alexi Pretti: VA nurse Alex Pretti, whom Gregory Bovino said wanted to do "maximum damage," was trying to protect a woman who was being pepper-sprayed, an act of humanity which enraged the CPB agents who then went after him en masse, pepper-spraying him in the face. He was holding a cellphone in his hand at the time eight agents descended on him and slammed him to the pavement. With six immigration agents on top of him, Alex Pritti could easily have been "Chauvined" to death…if they hadn't decided to shoot him. He had a holstered gun, which he…

WSWS (2026-01-26). Los Angeles teachers prepare to vote on strike authorization as union bureaucracy pushes healthcare concessions. wsws.org The impending strike vote by LA teachers expresses growing anger and determination among educators to fight even as the union leadership promotes healthcare cost shifting and disunity.

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