(2026-01-27). The Runaway Train of State-Sanctioned Murder. dissidentvoice.org 
So it has come to this: ICE Gestapo agents claim, without a judge's order, they are permitted to enter houses at their fascist whim. Are they taking lessons from the Israeli Defense Forces now? Moreover, the present criminal class of MAGA authoritarians are at liberty to transport the officialdom killer out the reach of accountability …
(2026-01-27). Veterans For Peace Statement: ICE Out of Our Cities! Abolish ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Veterans for Peace Milwaukee Chapter 102 Veterans For Peace is outraged at the murders of three civilians by ICE agents, the first being Keith Porter who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent, then Renee Good who was killed in her vehicle, and most recently Alex Pretti — a registered VA nurse — who was …
kcrg.com (2026-01-27). Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
The chief federal judge in Minnesota says the Trump administration has failed to comply with orders to hold hearings for detained immigrants and ordered the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to appear before him Friday to explain why he should not be held in contempt.
(2026-01-27). Protest at Veterans Administration Medical Center. indybay.org Veterans for Peace Chapter 69 holds regular demos in San Francisco. This was their first at the large VA Medical Center in nearby Menlo Park. There will be more soon, especially in light of this morning's news about a VA nurse murdered by ICE.
(2026-01-27). Welcome to Palestine, Minnesota: Life Under Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Israel has come home to roost in Minnesota. The people of Minneapolis and St. Paul have become the Palestinians of Minnesota. The residents of the Twin Cities are experiencing the loss of sovereignty and civil rights that Palestinians have suffered for over eight decades. The L'Etoile du Nord (the Star of the North) state has been besieged by
(2026-01-27). US: Second Unjustified Killing by Federal Agents in Minneapolis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in downtown Minneapolis, January 25, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Adam Gray | (Washington, DC) — Federal immigration enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota this weekend, marking the second killing by immigration enforcement agents in the city this month. Federal officials reportedly blocked state officials from accessing the scene, raising concerns that the federal government is not acting in good faith to ensure an independent and comprehensive investigation, Human Rights Watch said today…
(2026-01-27). The Killing of Alex Pretti Should Be the Breaking Point. counterpunch.org 
Last week, I wrote an article at CounterPunch about the killing of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis. When I wrote that piece, my goal was to stay measured and make the case that the shooting was unjustified in a way that might actually get certain people to listen. I reviewed the video evidence
(2026-01-27). Video: ICE thugs fire 'non-lethal' round, severing woman's hand. thecanary.co 
In distressing footage, a Minneapolis woman is seen staggering in agony along a snowy street, clutching her maimed hand. She can be heard shouting for a medic, after an ICE thug fired a supposedly 'non-lethal' round at her during a peaceful demonstration. These moments were captured on film: At least two people have suffered permanent […] | By
(2026-01-27). Natalie Portman condemns ICE after fatal Minneapolis shooting. ecns.cn At the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S. actress Natalie Portman condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. immigration policies following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis that has drawn national criticism and protests.
(2026-01-27). ICE thaw? White House softens tone after Minneapolis killings fury. scmp.com US President Donald Trump sent his top border enforcer to Minneapolis on Monday and struck a conciliatory note in a bid to tamp down nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarised immigration raids this month. | The White House was scrambling as video of the latest shooting went viral, prompting street protests, criticism from former presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and, increasingly, from within Trump's Republican Party.
(2026-01-27). Tuesday 1/27: Minneapolis Strikes Against ICE: Next? (Eyewitness Account & Discussion). indybay.org San Francisco Public Library | Stong Conference Room | 100 Larkin Street, 1st Floor | This is not a Library sponsored program…
(2026-01-27). AFGE Mourns Tragic Loss of Member Alex J. Pretti, RN, in Minneapolis Shooting. wibailoutpeople.org 
January 26, 2026 Categories: The Insider The American Federation of Government Employees is mourning the loss of one of our own, Local 3669 member Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed during an altercation with officers Jan. 24 in Minneapolis. Pretti, 37, was an intensive care unit nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center …
(2026-01-27). Livestream: Board of Genocide. electronicintifada.net We talk to journalist Ahmed Al-Najjar in Gaza, where harsh conditions and Israeli attacks belie Davos claims that "war" is over. We discuss Trump's "Board of Peace" and more.
kpfa.org (2026-01-27). Electronic Intifada Radio
Electronic Intifada Radio highlights the week's news, interviews and reports from The Electronic Intifada website, podcast and livestream broadcast with host Nora Barrows-Friedman.
(2026-01-27). Tensions rising between US and Canada. infobrics.org Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to join the Board of Peace.
(2026-01-27). In Gaza, university scholarships are now a matter of survival. asiapacificreport.nz By Haya Ahmed In Gaza today, university scholarships have taken on a whole new meaning. No longer are they a step towards self-development, educational attainment or an academic experience in a different country. For a whole generation of Gazan students, a foreign university scholarship has become a lifeline and one of the few remaining legal…
(2026-01-27). Hamas disarmament in Gaza comes with 'some sort of amnesty': US official. aljazeera.com Official's comment on amnesty for Hamas members seen as 'significant step', as focus moves to next stage of ceasefire.
(2026-01-27). Thursday 1/29: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-01-27). Is Gaza's Rafah opening a way for freedom or further control. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Gaza faces 'unprecedented wave' of blindness from Israel's war. newarab.com 
In a nearly silent operating room at the Eye Hospital in western Here, many hopelessly wait for a missing medical component, a medicine that Israeli authori…
(2026-01-27). Ceremony for last Israeli captive returned from Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli police held a ceremony for the last slain captive, Ran Gvili, after the retrieval of his remains from Gaza.
(2026-01-27). As phase 2 looms, Netanyahu insists no Turkish or Qatari troops in Gaza. al-monitor.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Tuesday address that his country would not completely withdraw from the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the ceasefire, which the Trump administration is pushing to advance.
(2026-01-27). Headlines for January 27, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Admin Removes Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino from Minnesota, Minnesota GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out of Race, Citing Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Partial Government Shutdown Likely as Senate Dems Refuse to Back Funding Bill over DHS Funding, Immigrant Families Protest Inside ICE's Detention Facility in Dilley, Texas, Immigration Agents Detain 2-Year-Old Girl in Minnesota and Her Father, Israel Recovers Remains of Last Hostage Held in Gaza, U.N. Says 37,000 Palestinians Forcibly Displaced in the Occupied West Bank in 2025, Human Rights Activists News Agency: Iranian Security Forces…
(2026-01-27). Anti-genocide activist and radical journalist Yves Engler convicted on trumped up "harassment" charges by Canadian court. wsws.org Engler was targeted for prosecution due to his vocal opposition to Israel's genocide of the Gaza Palestinians and exposure of the complicity of Canada's Liberal government and political establishment.
(2026-01-27). Israel kills two in north Gaza as Rafah crossing set to reopen. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians were shot by the Israeli military in the al-Tuffah neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa, which added that airstrikes and artillery shelling occurred…
(2026-01-27). The anticipated reopening of Rafah Border Crossing — what's at stake? thecanary.co 
The residents of Gaza are anxiously awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing. Egypt closed the crossing after Israel seized control and launched an offensive against the southern city in May 2024. If implemented, this would end the ban on Palestinians leaving Rafah. Quid Pro Quo This isn't exactly a surprise announcement. The earliest […] | By
(2026-01-27). Israel murders Lebanese TV presenter. thecanary.co 
After murdering hundreds of Palestinian journalists and their families in Gaza, Israel has exported its targeting of reporters to Lebanon. The occupation murdered Ali Nour Al-Din, a television journalist with Lebanese broadcaster Al-Manar, in a strike on the southern city of Tyre. Nour Al-Din was severely wounded in the strike yesterday, 26 January 2025, and […] | By
(2026-01-27). Children orphaned by genocide find safety and love in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Rafah border crossing to open for people next Wednesday. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will be opened provisionally next Wednesday to prepare it for the passage of people in both directions, high-level official sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. A senior source explained that the crossing will officially open to passengers at the beginning of next week after finalizing some outstanding details regarding access procedures from the Palestinian side and the lists of those departing and returning.The source denied reports that the crossing would open Monday evening, saying, "There are some logistical details that have not yet been fina…
(2026-01-27). Rasgada la carta de la ONU. radiohc.cu Para los defensores del papel central de la ONU en el mundo, a pesar de sus insuficiencias, implica una disputa a ese organismo multilateral el surgimiento de la llamada Junta de Paz en Gaza, modelada por Donald Trump. | Estadistas, expertos y personalidades resaltan los matices de ese Consejo, diseñado como si tuviera un dueño, el magnate inmobiliario. | Este último presentó en el Foro Económico de Davos su iniciativa de una Junta de paz, enfilada hacia lo que califica de solución para la crisis en Gaza, aunque con la pretensión de resolver conflictos globales. | Ahí radica el principal peligro para la ONU, orga…
(2026-01-27). TikTok US censoring Epstein, Trump and ICE content. thecanary.co 
TikTok US is censoring content which contradicts any narrative which makes Trump's fascist regime look bad. @jsszhng Speaking out for my American friends because the world needs to know how out of hand this is getting #freedomofspeech ‚ô¨ original sound — JESS Recently, a majority-American board took over the ownership and operation of TikTok in the […] | By
(2026-01-27). Reopening Path: US Embassy's Return to Venezuela. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration has signaled the possibility of reopening the US Embassy in Venezuela by deploying temporary staff for selective diplomatic functions. This move marks the first stage in reestablishing a physical diplomatic presence in the country.
(2026-01-27). Exclusive-US intelligence raises doubts about Venezuela cooperation. al-monitor.com By Erin Banco, Jonathan Landay and Matt SpetalnickNEW YORK, Jan 27 (Reuters) – U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with U.S. adversaries, four people familiar with the reports said in recent days.U.S. officials have said publicly they want the interim president to sever relations with close international allies like Iran, China and Russia, including expelling their diplomats and advisers from Venezuela.
(2026-01-27). Venezuela and the Revival of Regime Change. fpif.org The Trump administration's exercise in armed regime change in Venezuela should have come as no surprise. The U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean and the attacks on defenseless boats off the Venezuelan coast — based on unproven allegations that they contained drug traffickers — had been underway for
(2026-01-27). Delcy Rodríguez Rejects US 'Orders' as Venezuela Advances Hydrocarbons Law Reform. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Orlando Camacho, Venezuelan deputy…
(2026-01-27). Borders as Crime Scenes and Crimes. counterpunch.org 
After a year of gutting the United States government, deploying armed jackboots to American cities, and bombing at least seven countries, the Trump administration kicked off 2026 by invading Venezuela and kidnapping its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. In the wake of that assault, President Trump doubled down on his abandonment of the isolationist
(2026-01-27). Decoding Trump's Audacious Imperial Strategy. thinktank.pk In an era where global alliances are fracturing and great-power rivalries are heating up, Donald Trump's second term is ushering in what critics call a brazen "new imperialism." From threats to annex Greenland for its mineral riches to seizing Venezuela's oil fields under the guise of law enforcement, the U.S. under Trump is flexing its …
(2026-01-27). Delcy Rodríguez Rejects US 'Orders' as Venezuela Advances Hydrocarbons Law Reform. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Orlando Camacho, Venezuelan deputy…
(2026-01-27). Jewish people in Manchester mark Holocaust Memorial Day with 'solemn gathering'. thecanary.co 
Greater Manchester Jewish Action for Palestine is marking Holocaust Memorial Day. Ahead of what it describes as a "solemn gathering", the group issued the following statement: Statement on commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January 2026 It is with great sadness that Greater Manchester Jewish Action for Palestine will be commemorating the genocidal destruction of the […] | By
(2026-01-27). British mining corp in the Philippines unleashes violence against locals activists stage sit-in at London office. thecanary.co 
Activists staged a sit-in at the London offices of Metals Exploration PLC on 26 January. This was in protest of human rights violations and environmental destruction linked to its subsidiary, Woggle Corporation, a British-owned mining company operating in the Philippines. Interestingly, in September 2025, Metals Exploration PLC listed its largest single shareholder as Reform UK […] | By
(2026-01-27). Western countries unsubstantiatedly accuse Russia of using chemical weapons. infobrics.org Ukraine lies to divert attention from its own crimes.
(2026-01-27). Museveni Comforts Family of Former UPA Commander with UGX 10 Million. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended condolences and financial support to the family of the late Aero Angela, the mother of former Uganda People's Army (UPA) commander Francis Eregu. The President sent a condolence message together with a cash contribution of UGX 10 million, which Dr. Kenneth Omona, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, delivered …
(2026-01-27). Cooperation strategy forever: Belarus drafts new directive on relations with China. eng.belta.by Preparations are underway on a new Directive on the Development of Relations with China, and this document must be as specific as possible, Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov told the media.
(2026-01-27). DIY music creation and the rise of independent artists. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). India, EU Finalise Landmark Trade Deal as Both Hedge Against US Uncertainty. moderndiplomacy.eu India and the European Union have finalised a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. The deal marks a major economic and strategic milestone for both sides as they seek to reduce dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States under President Donald Trump. Details …
(2026-01-27). Israel holds drills in case of 'Houthi infiltration via Jordan'. newarab.com 
The exercise is reportedly aimed at testing the Israeli Central Command's "readiness" at confronting high-intensity situations such as a potential Houthi attack, the Jerusalem Post said, which is among the Israeli CEN…
(2026-01-27). 'Frightening situation': Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence. aljazeera.com At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
newrepublic.com (2026-01-27). Trump Sends ICE to Winter Olympics in Italy for "Security"
Milan's mayor is pushing back on the plan, calling ICE a "a militia that kills."
theguardian.com (2026-01-27). Critics slam Pam Bondi's demand for Minnesota voter rolls amid ICE surgeIn addition to turning over the voter rolls, Bondi also said the state should turn over data on those receiving public assistance and repeal sanctuary city policies in the state.
iol.co.za (2026-01-26). Trump's 'Board of Peace': A New Era of Authoritarian Governance in GazaThe Palestinian people, having suffered immensely from death and destruction and the denial of the right to self-determination, now find their immediate administrative future subject to the whims of an opaque, financially driven Board of Peace, says the writer.
thecanary.co (2026-01-25). 5,000+ children in Gaza are at risk of death due to a shortage of medicine and treatmentThousands of children are suffering from serious health conditions that require treatment outside Gaza. However, the occupation continues to block the entry of emergency humanitarian and medical aid.
truthout.org (2026-01-25). With Donroe Doctrine, Trump Threatens to Export His Brand of Authoritarianism Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS) is the crudest articulation yet of his authoritarian nationalist project. It promises to smash the so-called rules-based international order Washington has superintended since the end of the Cold War. The U.S., of course, repeatedly violated that order's stated principles, like sovereignty and self-determination, most recently with the Biden administration's support for Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
thenation.com (2026-01-27). Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity
the "New Gaza" vision unveiled by President Donald Trump and Jared Kushner in Davos is an outrageous moral affront
salon.com (2026-01-27). What legal rights do you have in encounters with ICE
Federal law gives immigration agents the authority to arrest and detain people believed to have violated immigration law. But everyone ' including immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally ' is protected against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Constitution's Fourth Amendment.
thenation.com (2026-01-27). Gaza Is a Crime Scene, Not a Real Estate Opportunity the "New Gaza" vision unveiled by President Donald Trump and Jared Kushner in Davos is an outrageous moral affront
kpfa.org (2026-01-27). Electronic Intifada Radio Electronic Intifada Radio highlights the week's news, interviews and reports from The Electronic Intifada website, podcast and livestream broadcast with host Nora Barrows-Friedman.
thecanary.co (2026-01-25). Trump's goons arrested writer for criticising Israel's genocide America has long styled itself as both the 'land of the free' and the 'home of free speech'. While this was never really true, it's absolutely farcical in light of what's happening now in Trump's America
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-25). Venezuela Reaches Nearly 20,000 Migrant Repatriations, US Resumes Extrajudicial Killings
(2026-01-27). The ICEy Slippery Slope to Dystopia: Nothing New Under the Sun. globalresearch.ca First of all, let's establish that, if the federal government were actually serious about eliminating the illegal immigrant population in the United States, it would take the following steps…
(2026-01-27). Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ bigots confronted. workers.org 
Cleveland WW Photo: Martha Grevatt A number of LGBTQIA2S+ organizations demonstrated outside and inside the Cleveland City Club on Jan. 16 as the bigoted "Center for Christian Virtue" was giving a presentation. Chants included "2-4-6-8, We don't want your fascist hate!" and "Racist, sexist, anti-gay, Christian fascists go away!" Among . . . |
(2026-01-27). Belarus' UEFA Futsal Euro hopes dented by Spain defeat. eng.belta.by In their second group stage match on 26 January, Belarus fell to one of the championship's main favorites, Spain, 0-2. The victory seals Spain's place in the knockout stage, simultaneously ending Belarus' hopes of advancing.
(2026-01-27). Hunger striker: 'If Starmer wants me dead, he can come and do it himself'. thecanary.co 
22-year-old political prisoner Umer Khalid has ended his latest hunger- and thirst-strike after Wormwood Scrubs prison governor Amy Frost agreed to meet to discuss his prison conditions. After the meeting, Khalid received previously withheld mail and clothes, while punitive restrictions on visits, in place since July 2025, were also lifted. Khalid had been rushed to […] | By
(2026-01-27). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.
(2026-01-27). Morocco and Senegal pledge trade boost following AFCON. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-27). Saturday 2/28: Stockton: WWII EO 9066 Incarcerations of Americans of Japanese Ancestry Commemoration. indybay.org Buddhist Church of Stockton | 2820 Shimizu Drive | Stockton, CA, 95203…
(2026-01-27). Monday 1/26: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-01-27). The EPA wants to eliminate one of the few ways that tribes can protect their water. grist.org Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency "What the Trump administration…
(2026-01-27). The Minneapolis Insurgency Poses A Very Serious Challenge For The Federal Government. thealtworld.com Folks can acknowledge that this is indeed an insurgency regardless of their opinion about it. | Elon Musk
(2026-01-27). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.
(2026-01-27). 'Not a scam' Tommy Robinson claims following scam allegations. thecanary.co 
It's never good when a person posts something and then immediately has to clarify 'it's not a scam!' And as per the headline of this piece, this is precisely the situation Tommy Robinson has put himself in: Tommy Robinson's latest "grift": t.co/ecsDPqYvA8 — Sangita Myska (@SangitaMyska) January 26, 2026 "This has scam written all over […] | By
(2026-01-27). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Symposium on upholding executive-led governance in SARs held in Beijing. ecns.cn He emphasized that upholding and improving executive-led governance requires the chief executives and SAR governments to strengthen their sense of responsibility and fulfill their primary governance duty.
(2026-01-27). SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue. sanews.gov.za SAPS recognises hardworking men and women in blue | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has awarded more than 30 top performers for going above and beyond the call of duty. | The officials were given recognition at the SAPS's National Excellence Awards, which recognises and honours outstanding performance, exceptional commitment to community relations, innovation, professionalism and acts of bravery within the South African Police Service. | The awards ceremony was held on Monday in Bloemfontein, under the theme: "Serving with integrity, celebrating excellence." | Sergeant (Sgt) Masibulele Qinisile was awar…
(2026-01-27). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Priti Patel has 'meltdown' on LBC as she struggles to accept harsh realities of Brexit. thecanary.co 
Priti Patel has had a meltdown on LBC when confronted by Lewis Goodall with the realities of post-Brexit Britain. Unsurprisingly, the far-right Tory MP seems incapable of showing an ounce of humility for the inevitable international isolation that followed their divisive campaign to split from the EU. Goodall argued that breaking the collaborative working relationship has […] | By
(2026-01-27). The Fusion of Force and Faith in Iran. muslimskeptic.com In a recent article, we had examined what could be defined as Iran's hard power, i.e., the use of coercion and organized force to preserve the authority of the Islamic Republic in the face of persistent and, at times, also violent, counter-revolutionary pressures. In…
(2026-01-27). Volfovich: 19th Mechanized Brigade conducts multiple drills within five-day check. eng.belta.by Readiness checks will also take place in other army formations and units, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.
(2026-01-27). Bay Area Super Heroes Unite to Fight the Far Right. indybay.org Photos taken at rally held by SF Reproductive Justice on January 24 in San Francisco in front of the main library across from the civic center.
(2026-01-27). Labour MPs condemn NEC using women as a 'shield' to cover up Burnham ____ up. thecanary.co 
14 female Labour parliamentarians are opposing Labour's potential all-women shortlist in the Gorton and Denton by-election. Equality used to cover up Labour ____-ups Journalist Sienna Rodgers shared that the well-known Labour women opposed the proposals as: Women's representation should never be reduced to a procedural fix or a means of managing political challenges. Though the […] | By
(2026-01-27). Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has called for stronger respect for international law, warning that selective application of legal principles is deepening global instability. | Speaking at a High-Level Open Debate of the United Nations (UN) Security Council on January 26, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the erosion of the rule of law was contributing to conflict, humanitarian crises and weakening trust between countries. | He said international law was meant to make relations between states predictable and stable. But when countries ignore agreed rules, he warned, law risks losing…
(2026-01-27). Snopkov highlights key outcomes from 10 years of ties with China. eng.belta.by Belarusian First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov named the top three results in Belarus-China economic cooperation over the past 10 years.
(2026-01-27). Cash Control, Lockdown, CBDC, Digital ID, Biometrics? Whitney Webb's Extraordinary Geopolitical Analysis. globalresearch.ca A monetary conversion into all-digital control called Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) linked to electronic or digital IDs, linked to each individual's biometrics: finger prints, face recognition, iris-scans and more…
(2026-01-27). Australia cancels visa of Islamophobic Israeli influencer. newarab.com 
Australia has cancelled the visa of an Israeli influencer who campaigns against Islam, saying it will not accept visitors who come to spread hatred. | Sammy Yahood, who has commented on social media that Islam is a "disgusting ideology", said Monday his visa was cancelled three hours before his flight departed from Israel. | Yahood flew to Abu Dhabi anyway, but was blocked from getting his connecting flight. | "This is a story about tyranny, censorship and control," Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said in a statement sent to A…
(2026-01-27). Health professionals pay tribute to Alex Pretti. aljazeera.com Health professionals and coworkers paid tribute to ICU nurse Alex Pretti as his body was moved out of hospital.
(2026-01-27). U.S. scholar and political analyst Michael Parenti dies at 92. radiohc.cu Marxist scholar, political analyst, historian and author Michael Parenti has died at the age of 92. He was an outspoken critic of capitalism, imperialism and class inequities, whose intellectual works were celebrated around the world. | Michael Parenti was the author of over 20 books, including "Democracy for the Few" and "Superpatriotism." | On the radio/TV program Democracy Now! in 2009, Michael Parenti said: "I argue that one of the functions of a capitalist state is to defend capitalism from itself, to defend capitalism from the capitalists. It was Marx — dare we mention him? I hear he's coming back in…
(2026-01-27). The Global Billionaire Steal: Wealth, Authoritarianism and Media. counterpunch.org 
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 still take alongside the fact that one in four people across the globe face hunger. Oxfam's Resisting the Rule
(2026-01-27). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.
(2026-01-27). Merz and Meloni forge a new Berlin—Rome axis. wsws.org The new German-Italian axis is also a warning from a historical standpoint. On the eve of and during the Second World War, Nazi Germany and fascist Italy formed a close alliance.
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Myanmar mull over cooperation in light industry. eng.belta.by A delegation from the Belarusian state light industry concern Bellegprom has held strategic negotiations in Myanmar.
(2026-01-27). Jerusalem churches warn Christian Zionism fuelling divisions. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Sudanese army captures Habila, breaks RSF siege of Dilling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Monday that they had captured the strategic town of Habila in South Kordofan, marking a major advance in Sudan's ongoing civil war and opening a corridor to break the longstanding siege of Dilling.According to SAF statements, the operation involved heavy clashes between the army's Fifth and Tenth Divisions and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)-aligned 54th Infantry Brigade. The army said it expelled RSF fighters and allied Janjaweed militias from key positions, enabling SAF units to advance toward Dilling and link up with forces trapped inside the city. Military…
(2026-01-27). EAEU embarks on developing hydrogen transport. eng.belta.by "The document sets a course for the collaborative effort of member states in the production of new types of environmentally friendly transport powered by hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen fuel, as well as the creation of refueling infrastructure in EAEU countries," the press service informed.
(2026-01-27). Racist rag The Spectator publishes vile anti-Irish screed. thecanary.co 
Tory-aligned toilet paper The Spectator has published a column from long-time anti-Irish bigot Julie Burchill, in which she characterises the country as a backwater populated by the "simple-minded", Nazi sympathisers and antisemites. The column's main thrust is a vacuous interest in celebrity attachment to Ireland. Burchill expresses amazement at the likes of Steve Coogan and Daniel […] | By
(2026-01-27). Last two giant pandas in Japan head to China. ecns.cn Japan will soon no longer have any more pandas for the first time in over five decades, as their last two pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, prepare to return to China on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Video: They Are Planning a Complete Financial Lockdown. Whitney Webb's 2026 Warning. globalresearch.ca One blink, and your identity unlocks a programmable wallet.
(2026-01-27). Liberating Palestine from Zionism. fpif.org "I believe that this chapter in the long history of Palestine—this very dark chapter—can and will be brought to an end. The question is: How long is it going to last? That depends on us," claims human rights activist Miko Peled. | The author of two books and various articles, Peled is one of the most
(2026-01-27). Greece Seeks Cost Review to Revive Undersea Power Link to Cyprus. moderndiplomacy.eu Greece is hiring an external adviser to review costs for the stalled Great Sea Interconnector, an undersea power cable intended to link mainland Europe to Cyprus. The ‚Ǩ1.9 billion ($2.26 billion) project, partly funded by the European Union, has faced delays due to geopolitical tensions in the eastern Mediterranean and concerns over total costs, project …
(2026-01-27). Trump's dementia destroys time-honoured global alliances. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). Trump Warns Iraq on Potential Maliki Premiership. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States would withdraw assistance to Iraq should the country appoint Nouri al-Maliki as its new prime minister.
(2026-01-27). China Values Egyptian Security for Its BRI Investments. moderndiplomacy.eu China views Egyptian Police Day (January 25th) as a national holiday reflecting the stability and strength of the Egyptian state. It appreciates the efforts of the Egyptian police, represented by the Ministry of Interior, in maintaining security and protecting major Chinese projects in Cairo, such as the New Administrative Capital and the Suez Canal Economic …
(2026-01-27). How the Expansion of Ukrainian Miners Is Undermining Europe's Economic and Social Order. globalresearch.ca Ukrainian media are publishing information about the situation on the labor market for Ukrainian refugees. See The European Union, having opened its doors to labor resources from Ukraine, has faced an unexpected and extremely aggressive threat in the …
(2026-01-27). U.S. Pushes Ukraine for Peace Deal with Russia Amid Security Guarantees Standoff. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes diplomatic maneuver, the United States has urged Ukraine to ink a peace deal with Russia as a prerequisite for U.S. security guarantees. This development comes amidst ongoing discussions aimed at resolving the conflict, which has persisted for four years.
(2026-01-27). "Feels Like a Cover-Up" : Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Slams Trump Admin over Deadly ICE Crackdown. democracynow.org 
A federal judge in Minnesota heard arguments Monday in a lawsuit filed by city and state officials to halt Trump's deployment of thousands of federal immigration agents to Minnesota. "The federal government cannot coerce us into doing it their way," says Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is part of the group that brought the lawsuit. As the Trump administration continues to obstruct local investigations into the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minnesota this month, we speak to Ellison and Georgetown University law professor Stephen Vladeck to discuss state…
(2026-01-27). Spotting Conspiracy Talk: A Linguistic Guide for the Digital Age. counterpunch.org 
While we may be most familiar with modern-day conspiracy theories about government intelligence, unidentified flying objects, anti-vaccination, COVID-19, and more, conspiracy theories have existed for centuries. In July of AD 64, the great fire of Rome destroyed two-thirds of the city-state—which had a population of around 2 million—resulting in widespread death and homelessness. Despite several contributing factors such as
(2026-01-27). Xi calls on China, Finland to deepen cooperation in various areas. ecns.cn China and Finland should deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in areas such as energy transition, circular economy, agriculture and forestry industries, and scientific and technological innovation, said President Xi Jinping on Tuesday."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-27). 10 still missing after ferry carrying 344 sinks in S. Philippines. ecns.cn Ten people remained missing after an inter-island ferry with 344 people onboard sank early Monday in waters off Basilan province in the southern Philippines, with 18 having been confirmed dead, authorities said Tuesday."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Philippine Coast Guard on Tuesday revised the total number of people aboard the sunken ferry to 344, down from the initial count of 359, after verifying that 15 passengers who were listed as having boarded the vessel never did so. ‚ñ…
(2026-01-27). Reform's next Tory defector could be the least surprising yet. thecanary.co 
According to speculation, the next Tory to defect to Reform is none other than Katie Lam: Reform source: "Katie Lam is going to be one of the next Conservative MPs to defect to Reform UK. She's been on the fence for a while, but after seeing her closest allies join Reform, she feels like she's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Who is Iraq's former leader Nouri al-Maliki? aljazeera.com Iraq's dominant Shia political bloc nominated al-Maliki to become prime minister.
(2026-01-27). US using Ukraine experience to target Chinese civilians from Taiwan. infobrics.org The HIMARS and its munitions (particularly the ATACMS) could be used against Chinese civilians in the Fujian province. The US thinks this is an ideal opportunity to not only undermine China's attempts to peacefully resolve the Taiwan issue, but also to cement hatred and enmity between Beijing and Taipei.
(2026-01-27). Trump's tactical retreat in Minneapolis: The danger of dictatorship remains. wsws.org The tactical retreat on the part of the Trump administration is not an abandonment of its authoritarian course—It is a recalibration and regroupment.
(2026-01-27). Reform UK embarrassed as Trump throws ICE under the bus. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, masked goons have been running amok in the US. Said goons work for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, and while their remit is to enforce immigration laws, they've been harassing entire cities since Donald Trump returned to power. Earlier this month, this saw them swarming Minnesota, with ICE agents […] | By
(2026-01-27). Israel to seek new security deal with the US: Report. newarab.com 
Israel is preparing for talks with the Gil Pinchas, speaking to the FT before stepping down as chief financial adviser to Israel's military and defence ministry, said Israel would seek to p…
(2026-01-27). Israeli woman surprised to find she is 'dead' as anti-Iran propaganda backfires. thecanary.co 
Israel's mass propaganda campaign to undermine the Iranian government has backfired in a rare moment of humour. Along with governments and media the US and UK, Israel has claimed 'thousands' killed by Iranian security forces. In reality, evidence indicates that the murders have been perpetrated by Israeli agents and their Iranian proxies. The Zionist/western propaganda […] | By
(2026-01-27). Does Your Strength Stay Same After Break from Working Out? ummid.com Let us understand what really happens when you stop training, take a break from working out, and how it affects your strength.
(2026-01-27). Creating fast-track delivery to China: Belarus' ambassador cites untapped trade potential. eng.belta.by The diplomat drew attention to the substantial growth in trade, up 18%.
(2026-01-27). Remembering Robert Parry, Who Died 8 Years Ago Today. consortiumnews.com We remember the great investigative reporter Robert Parry, who founded this website in 1995. He left us way too soon on Jan. 27, 2018. The founder of this website died seven years ago today. Robert Parry had an illustrious career…
(2026-01-27). US dollar: 'Wounded hegemon' or secure as most powerful currency on earth? aljazeera.com Faced with Trump's tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.
(2026-01-27). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.
(2026-01-27). Madison, Feb. 8, 2026: Cine Cubano (Cuban Films) Fundraiser for Camaguey Association! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-27). 13 killed and over one million homes lose power as winter storm cripples the US. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has killed at least 13 people and left more than one million households without electricity as of January 26, 2026, disrupting daily life across large parts of the country and straining emergency services.Deaths have been reported in several states, including Tennessee, Kentucky, and Louisiana, and were linked to weather-related incidents such as traffic accidents on icy roads, exposure to extreme cold, and carbon monoxide poisoning caused by improper use of generators during power outages. Authorities warned that the toll could rise as freezing…
(2026-01-27). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-27). Iraqi parliament delays presidential vote amid Kurdish rift. newarab.com 
On Tuesday, Iraq's parliament postponed the The constitution requires at least 222 of 329 lawmakers to be present to elect a president. Only 85 attended, well below the threshold. | Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi p…
(2026-01-27). Stop the cuts in real wages in Germany's public sector! For a nationwide strike movement against social cuts and war! wsws.org Public sector workers in Germany are striking amid huge workloads and declining real wages, but the unions are isolating their struggle. A successful fight requires breaking with the unions and building independent rank-and-file committees to unite with workers internationally.
(2026-01-27). UK authorities arrest 86 protesters demanding the release of Palestine Action prisoners. radiohc.cu 
In Britain, at least 86 protesters were arrested on the grounds of a London jail as they gathered to demand the release of Palestine Action political prisoners. The protest also focused on Palestine Action political prisoner Muhammad Umer Khalid, who is 22 years old and relaunched his hunger strike about two weeks ago. He had initially been on hunger strike since November, briefly pausing in December due to severe health complications. | Videos of the protest at West London's Wormwood Scrubs jail shows police shoving protesters to the ground and handcuffing them. | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — 2026/01/11: Hung…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in Fractured World. ummid.com The enhanced partnership between India and European Union (EU) is going to eliminate tariffs on more than 90% of traded goods, besides imparting a thrust to services and facilitate investments between the two sides.
(2026-01-27). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Government Shutdown Risk Grows After Fatal Immigration Raids in Minneapolis. capitalbnews.org 
As civil rights groups call out the "dangerous escalation" of what the Trump administration says is an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, another fear looms: a partial government shutdown. The prospect of one is intensifying as Senate Democrats say that they won't back legislation funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following the killing of another …
(2026-01-27). The Barr Doctrine, Noriega, and Maduro. dissidentvoice.org US President Donald Trump might leave an impression of violent novelty, at least for the leader of a nominal liberal democracy, soiling international relations with the gangster's touch. This sense of iconoclasm is misplaced. While his conduct regarding the abduction of Nicolás Maduro certainly dumps mightily on the precepts of international law, legal advisors in …
(2026-01-27). ILWU 34 Members Commemorate Renee Good With Her Name On A Ship. indybay.org ILWU Local 34 have commemorated the life of Renee Good by arranging to spell her name on the ship they were loading in Oakland. The ship then went to Tacoma where other working people took notice.
(2026-01-27). Is the End of the UN Relief Works Agency for Palestinians the End of the Int'l Order? juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Supported by U.S. military, political and financial muscle, Israel seeks to demolish the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA in the occupied territories. It reflects the ongoing war against the poorest in the Global South. | Last Friday, the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA said that The Qalandiya Training Center for hundreds of Palestinians in the West Bank could be closed within days by Israeli authorities. The Center is at risk of expropriation by Israeli authorities cooperating with the Messianic far-right Jewish settlers. | That's why the Knesset has…
(2026-01-27). Three French tourists killed when boat capsizes off Oman coast. newarab.com 
Three The boat, carrying 25 people including a group of French tourists, a tour guide and the captain, was 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the
(2026-01-27). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2026-01-27). Africa now sending more money to China than it gets in new loans. tribune.com.pk 
China's role as a leading financier to developing nations has shifted over the past decade, with new loans to poorer countries falling sharply while debt repayments continue to rise, according to analysis released by ONE Data. | The inaugural report by the ONE Data initiative found that many low- and middle-income countries — particularly in Africa — are now transferring more funds to China in debt payments than they receive in fresh financing from the world's second-largest economy. | The swing has coincided with a surge in net financing from multilateral institutions, which have become the main s…
(2026-01-27). Green victory a possibility in Gorton and Denton after Labour's Burnham bungling. thecanary.co 
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee (NEC) has banned Andy Burnham from attempting to become the Labour candidate for the late February Gorton and Denton by-election in Manchester. But while that stops a potential Burnham leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, it may bring about a Green victory in the seat. Predicted Green win The Electoral Calculus […] | By
(2026-01-27). LA port chief highlights US-China supply chain and green shipping ties. ecns.cn Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka delivers an annual address on Jan 22, outlining major infrastructure, sustainability and global partnership initiatives, including deepening cooperation with China along the trans-Pacific supply chain.
(2026-01-27). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.
(2026-01-27). Millions dig out after US snowstorm; subfreezing temperatures to persist. geo.tv 
(2026-01-27). Trump's immigration crackdown draws criticism and deepens divide across the U.S. ecns.cn A federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has triggered widespread criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, drawing rebukes from former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and intensifying debate over federal enforcement tactics.
(2026-01-27). From the Late Mark Tully, BBC Legendary India Correspondent, to "Clickbait Media" globalresearch.ca On 25 January 2026, Mark Tully died at age 90. Tully, the BBC's legendary India correspondent, represented a particular breed of British writer: educated at Marlborough and Cambridge, publicly modest but quietly assured in his right to interpret 'India' for …
(2026-01-27). Tuesday 1/27: Vigil for Alex Pretti. indybay.org SF Veteran's Medical Center | Corner of 42nd and Clement…
(2026-01-27). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-27). The War Profiteers Feast While the Poor Starve. dissidentvoice.org The world is being reshaped—and disfigured—by those who profit from war. We often describe conflict as a diplomatic failure or a geopolitical tragedy, but beneath these narratives lies a harsher truth: war has become one of the most profitable industries on earth. A small network of corporations, financiers, and political actors grows richer with every …
(2026-01-27). Xi, Finland PM Discuss Multipolar Order and China-EU Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu China's President Xi Jinping met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Tuesday, pledging that Beijing is ready to work with Helsinki to uphold a U.N.-centred international system and promote a multipolar world based on economic globalisation, according to the state news agency Xinhua. Xi also encouraged Finland to play a constructive role in fostering …
(2026-01-27). Poll shows 50% of Labour voters have 'walked away'. thecanary.co 
(2026-01-27). UK PM says Britain won't have to choose between the U.S. and China. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Monday that the United Kingdom doesn't have to choose between the United States and China as it seeks a more balanced global strategy.
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Friday 1/30: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-01-27). AI model focused on optics developed. ecns.cn These fields range from the basic behavior of light to advanced technologies used in communications and computing."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe team compared Optics GPT with several mainstream general-purpose and open-source AI models.
(2026-01-27). Museveni asks supreme court to dismiss Kasibante petition. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss with costs a petition filed by his rival, Robert Kasibante, challenging his victory in the 2026 presidential election, arguing that the petition is legally defective and unsupported by evidence. Museveni's response was filed on Monday by his lawyers, Usaama …
(2026-01-27). HEC launches 'Maktab' system to track student records digitally. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has launched the Maktab system to keep full digital records of students, tracking their enrolment, grades, transcripts, and degrees, Minister of State for Federal Education Wajiha Qamar said on Monday. | Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the system, launched under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) framework, will initially be implemented in 25 public universities, with plans to extend it to all public universities in the country. | "Under this system, complete data of every student, from enrolment to degree, will be available. This will save time and ensure transparenc…
(2026-01-27). concepts that were destroyed by the fire of Holocaust'. Subhumans, crypto-Nazism, and Raya Kushner's warning. eng.belta.by Every year on 27 January the world commemorates the victims of the Holocaust and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to combating anti-Semitism, racism, and other forms of hatred. This date was officially established in 2005 by Resolution 60/7 of the United Nations General Assembly.
(2026-01-27). Call for transport operators to regularise operations. sanews.gov.za Call for transport operators to regularise operations | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has called on transport operators to act responsibly, work with the department in good faith, and take immediate steps to regularise their operations. | "The department is willing to work with scholar transport operators who genuinely want to regularise their operations. However, compliance with the law is not optional. Scholar transport is a safety-critical service, and the safety and dignity of our learners remain non-negotiable," MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela said. | According to the Natio…
(2026-01-27). Corbyn calls out Starmer's mass rollout of facial recognition software. thecanary.co 
On X, Jeremy Corbyn has called out the UK government's 'mass rollout' of facial recognition technology. This follows several moves by the UK government, in tandem with the US, incorporating tech and AI to maximise state surveillance of ordinary citizens. Starmer's Labour have repeatedly used the divisive guise of "illegal migrants" to win public consent […] | By
(2026-01-27). Trump's Downfall Will Come Much Quicker Than Anyone Thinks. bylinetimes.com I predict that Donald Trump's fall from grace, when it comes, will be swift and definitive, just like former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fall after partygate. | I remember living through Johnson's premiership in a state of permanent shock and outrage. Shock, that someone so puerile, self-serving, and manifestly unsuited for high office could be elected as Britain's Prime Minister. Outrage, that so many people around him who should have known better – Ministers, advisers, fellow MPs, senior civil servants, journalists – were willing to go along with his serial lying, cavalier disregard for the norms of Br…
(2026-01-27). Yarmouk's families confront cold, ruins, and a forgotten camp. newarab.com 
Rafa and her family do what they can to make the concrete apartment feel like home: a map of Palestine adorns a bright pink living room wall, and a keffiyeh covers the hole in their front door. But decorations don't protect them against the bitter cold settling across the "I am worried that the children will get sick from the cold and the damp," says the 30-year-old mother of two, balancing her baby on her lap while motioning toward the gaping hole in the ceiling of their house. "Yeste…
(2026-01-27). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-27). Chinese investment seen as driver of Belarusian business development. eng.belta.by The most pressing task today in investment cooperation between Belarus and China is to build business, not simply individual enterprises, Belarus' First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov said.
(2026-01-27). Sabalenka sweeps aside teen sensation Jovic to enter Australian Open semis. aljazeera.com World number one continues her march for a third Australian Open title with a 6-3, 6-0 win over rising star Iva Jovic.
(2026-01-27). Soaring Prices of Gold and Slipping Status of US Dollar. ummid.com The soaring prices of Gold is a huge flashing red light indicating something has broken deep in the bowels of the current monetary system.
(2026-01-27). As old alliances crumble, Germany must find new partners, economy minister declares. moderndiplomacy.eu Germany's economy minister, Katherina Reiche, stated that the country needs to seek new partners due to changing global relations and worsening ties with the United States, which are leading to painful import tariffs. She indicated that while traditional alliances are important, it is also essential to explore partnerships with regions such as South America, India, …
(2026-01-27). Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam. sanews.gov.za Ongoing monitoring continues at high-risk Senteeko Dam | Assessments and monitoring of the Senteeko Dam is ongoing with pressure on the dam wall slightly reduced, following the construction of an emergency spillway last week, to release excess water. | The Senteeko Dam, officially registered as My Own Dam and commonly known as Senteeko Dam, is at high risk of failure, following recent heavy rainfall in the region. | While interventions are underway, including the emergency spillway and sandbags placed to prevent overtopping, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned that it is too early to declare t…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Ministry details support measures for Leningrad siege survivors in Belarus. eng.belta.by The German-fascist siege of Leningrad hero city was lifted 82 years ago, on 27 January 1944. The Labor and Social Security Ministry detailed the support currently provided to siege survivors in Belarus.
(2026-01-27). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2026-01-27). Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US. scmp.com In the science and tech race, China is steadily advancing while America is retreating. That's the conclusion of multiple Western studies. US President Donald Trump's own policies have greatly contributed to this trajectory. | Several salient features in this race for supremacy have been identified: China's highly focused state support of science and tech, America's federal defunding of them, and a nation of engineers and science graduates versus a nation of lawyers.
(2026-01-27). DLR cleaners will strike alongside City Hall outsourcing protest. thecanary.co 
Outsourced cleaners will strike alongside a protest at Transport for London's (TfL) Board meeting on 4 February. This will increase pressure on mayor Sadiq Khan over outsourcing and democratic control of the capital's transport system. Outsourcing cleaners The protest, starting at 9.30am at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE, comes amid ongoing strike […] | By
(2026-01-27). End of an Era: Will Danoff's Retirement Signals Change at Fidelity Contrafund. devdiscourse.com Renowned fund manager Will Danoff, who has been instrumental in securing college educations and retirements for millions of Americans, is set to retire as the lead manager of the Fidelity Contrafund at the end of 2026. The Boston-based company announced his retirement on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Sharp rise in domestic tourism spurs spending. ecns.cn Enhanced public cultural services, such as free museum access, also generate significant social value that is not fully captured in spending data, said Lyu.Like Lyu, Yin also cautioned against interpreting slower growth in total spending relative to trips as a sign of weakening consumption.
(2026-01-27). Why Climate Change Is Making Greenland a Global Hotspot. thinktank.pk Greenland, the world's largest island and home to a massive ice sheet covering 80% of its land, stands at the epicenter of two converging crises in 2026: accelerating climate change and intensifying military activity driven by great-power competition. As global warming thaws permafrost, opens new Arctic shipping routes, and exposes vast mineral resources, the island's …
(2026-01-27). Disabled man dies because ICE kidnapped his carer father. thecanary.co 
A disabled man has died because ICE have been detaining his carer father since October. Maher Tarabishi was arrested by the immigration militia in October 2025 whilst having a routine check in his home state of Texas. He was the sole carer of his 30-year-old son Wael, who had Pompe disease. Disabled man's health deteriorated […] | By
(2026-01-27). Diplomacy, Law, and Nonviolent Power. dissidentvoice.org Read Part 1. This is the second of four TFF-created idea portfolios designed to curb the global reach of the United States and, in both the short and long term, help catalyse a worldwide nonviolent resistance to what many observers describe as the Trump administration's uniquely confrontational, destructive and world-threatening policies. These portfolios outline what …
(2026-01-27). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.
(2026-01-27). Minsk to host Intellectual Belarus Forum on 28 January. eng.belta.by The Intellectual Belarus Forum will be held at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in Minsk on 28 January, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belaya Rus public association.
(2026-01-27). Philip Glass Withdraws Symphony 'Lincoln' Over Trump-Kennedy Center Name Change. devdiscourse.com American composer Philip Glass has pulled his Symphony No. 15, titled 'Lincoln,' from its world premiere at the Kennedy Center, citing the center's conflicting values following President Trump's takeover.
(2026-01-27). CUBA UNDER SIEGE: STRATEGIES FOR RESISTANCE AND A UNITED RESPONSE! radiohc.cu Save the Date! / New York City / Saturday, March 14, 2026: | CUBA UNDER SIEGE: Strategies for Resistance and a United Response: | us-cubanormalization.org/call-to-action-… | Stand with Cuba / End The Blockade!: | MORE INFORMATION TO COME! STAY TUNED!:…
(2026-01-27). Chinese U23 team earns hero's welcome home after best-ever U23 Asian Cup finish. ecns.cn The Chinese national football team received a hero's welcome at the Beijing Daxing International Airport on Monday, following a historic run to the final of the AFC U23 Asian Cup – the team's best performance ever in the tournament.
(2026-01-27). Analyst: Europe is failing on all fronts in hybrid war against the Union State. eng.belta.by Europe's military insecurity is leading it to prioritize information warfare, the independent military analyst Aleksandr Alesin said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Countries need to approach state-to-state relations through cooperation rather than confrontation: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Countries need to approach state-to-state relations in the spirit of win-win rather than the mentality of zero-sum, and through cooperation rather than confrontation, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2026-01-27). Tuesday 1/27: ICE Out of Mni Sota Makoce! No one is illegal on stolen land! indybay.org Huichin Park, 4311 Hubbard St, Emeryville…
(2026-01-27). Monday 1/26: Call to Action: ICE Out Nonviolent Action Training. indybay.org Register here: act.womensmarch.com/signup/mvmtstrong_Ja……
(2026-01-27). Can ICE Forcibly Enter Homes Without a Warrant? Inside Trump's Attack on the 4th Amendment. democracynow.org 
ICE is asserting federal immigration officers have the power to forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant. "That's just not true," says legal scholar Stephen Vladeck, who says the claim directly violates the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. "What we're really seeing here is an effort to twist a handful of old cases that have recognized circumstances in which the government doesn't need a judicial warrant to enter a home." Vladeck also encourages witnesses to share video evidence of federal agents' abuses to support future p…
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-27). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2026-01-27). 'Guest House' actor Khalid Hafeez Khan passes away. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Pakistani television actor Khalid Hafeez passed away early on Monday at 1: 30 a.m. in Islamabad. He was widely recognised for his portrayal of Mr. Shamim in the PTV drama series Guest House, which remains one of the channel's most popular productions. | Hafeez also appeared in other television projects, including Silsilay and long plays such as Nishan-e-Haider: Captain Mohammad Sarwar Shaheed. He was based in Islamabad with his family and often appeared in interviews with his Guest House co-actor Afzal Khan. | The news of his passing was shared by Afzal Khan on Instagram, as well as by co-actors Bushra A…
(2026-01-27). Your Party members hit with unsolicited texts, after WhatsApp leak. thecanary.co 
An official Your Party supporter WhatsApp-based group exposed more than 1,600 user phone numbers. The numbers were then used by candidates in Your Party's 'CEC' elections to send unsolicited campaign texts. The group — set up for the party's conference last November — was promoted by their interim leadership — comprising 'independent group' MPs, Jeremy […] | By
(2026-01-27). Beyond Blood and Borders | Japanese 'war orphan' Dong Lifeng: I have deep affection for China, unwilling to settle in Japan. ecns.cn After Japan's defeat in 1945, over 4,000 Japanese children were left behind in China and raised by Chinese parents. They share a collective name, Japanese "war orphans""ÄÄin China."ÄÄ…
(2026-01-27). Russia's State Duma ratifies agreement with Belarus to change credit repayment terms. eng.belta.by The Russian State Duma has approved a draft federal law "On the ratification of the agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Republic of Belarus on amending the conditions of certain Russia-Belarus intergovernmental agreements".
(2026-01-27). Sri Lanka: Confronted with mounting electricity workers' discontent, union leaders threaten strike action. wsws.org The same CEB union officials now threatening strike action shut down all industrial action four months ago, following false promises from Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody.
(2026-01-27). 'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan's digital age. tribune.com.pk 
Geo TV's Aik Aur Pakeezah is not an easy watch, and that appears to be by design. The prime-time drama, produced by Kashf Foundation in collaboration with 7th Sky Entertainment, taps into a disturbing reality that Pakistan has encountered before, one where digital violation escalates into physical violence, and justice remains painfully fragile. | Written by Bee Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar, the drama stars Sehar Khan as Pakeezah and Nameer Khan as her fiancé Faraz, with Gohar Rasheed and Amina Ilyas in key supporting roles. At its centre is the fallout of a private video being recorded and circulat…
(2026-01-27). Trump Weighing Options for Iran, Including Blockade and High-Level Strikes. news.antiwar.com President Donald Trump is considering a range of options to force regime change in Iran. According to Middle East Eye, Arab officials said that Washington is considering strikes against high-level targets in Tehran. A former US intelligence official familiar with the White House's internal debate explained that President Donald Trump was still pushing for regime …
(2026-01-27). Saudi Arabia suspends work on massive Mukaab megaproject. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Two key questions surround Labour's new attack on protest rights. thecanary.co 
The Labour government pushed through a further clampdown on protest on 14 January, though it hasn't passed in the House of Lords yet. And while we should keep up the pressure to oppose this, we should also ask two key questions: Is this crackdown to protect dodgy private corporations? Is it laying a pathway for […] | By
(2026-01-27). Starmer's ground rent cap for leaseholders ignores extortionate service charges. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has announced that the government will be capping ground rent for leaseholders at £250 per year. @keirstarmerExclusive: We are capping ground rents for everyone‚ô¨ original sound — Keir Starmer The draft legislation states: The government intends to introduce a legislative cap on ground rents of £250 a year, changing to a peppercorn after […] | By
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Japan eager to boost parliamentary, regional ties. eng.belta.by The meeting also discussed prospects for enhancing trade and economic interaction between the two countries, support for implementing joint economic projects, establishing cooperation between chambers of commerce and industry, and deepening scientific and technical collaboration.
(2026-01-27). Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme | Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving agricultural economic growth. | The programme will support vegetable, grain and fodder production, as well as the provision of equipment and machinery, covering a total of 1 528 hectares of land across the province. | The investment forms part of commitments outlined in the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture's 2025/26 policy speech to revive irrigation schemes as a catalyst…
(2026-01-27). ICE Is at War with the United States. davidswanson.org The U.S. government has the world's most expensive military waging wars around the world. It also now has a military aimed at the United States itself. ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has a budget larger than any military in the world except 12. It has military weaponry and vehicles. It has military training from the …
(2026-01-27). SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo. | In a statement on Monday, the department explained that Project OWETHU is a Department of Defence supported initiative aimed at providing integrated healthcare, social and youth development services to impoverished and rural communities. ⚪ "The programme will deliver general healthcare services, social and youth development support, as well as oral health and ophtha…
(2026-01-27). Caitlin Johnstone: The Magic System: Zionism. consortiumnews.com It's stunning how much influence this ideology has had throughout our society's culture and institutions. It's almost magical. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Reading by Tim Foley If I spoke critically of something abusive that India was doing in Kashmir,…
(2026-01-27). Trader Joe's United demands "Sanctuary Store" workers.org 
Workers at a Trader Joe's store in Minneapolis, one of the few in the country with a union, are prioritizing one demand: "Make Trader Joe's a Sanctuary Store." websource: traderjoesunited.org In a Jan. 17 email to supporters, Trader Joe's United explained: "The ask is simple. The bar is low. Don't . . . |
(2026-01-27). North Korea Tests Missiles Amid U.S.-South Korea Talks on Alliance Role. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea on Tuesday, likely short-range projectiles, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The launches occurred near Pyongyang at around 3: 50 p.m. local time, with the projectiles travelling approximately 350 kilometres (217 miles) toward the East Sea. Japan's coast guard detected similar launches, though Prime Minister Sanae …
(2026-01-27). DAILY MEMO: ICE Continues to Use CHP and Local Police Resources Despite California's Sanctuary State Policy. lataco.com Around 40 people were kidnapped from Santa Paula to Riverside, with more than half from the City of L.A. in the last three days. Plus, are ICE and CBP adjusting their strategy again?
(2026-01-27). From Ukraine Peace Plan to Greenland: Trump's Arctic Appetite Forcing Europe to Rethink Russia. globalresearch.ca When President Volodymyr Zelensky
(2026-01-27). The Old Order way: holding on by letting go. anabaptistworld.org Recently at a Walmart in Lancaster County, Pa., I observed an Old Order Amish mother with several school-age children in tow. It was Halloween season, and as they walked past costumes of witches and skeletons, one of the children wandered over to get a better look.
(2026-01-27). From Unipolarity to Multipolarity: The Arctic Frontier and the Reconfiguration of Global Power. globalresearch.ca Abstract: | The contemporary international system is undergoing a profound structural transformation marked by the decline of the US-led unipolarity and the gradual emergence of a multipolar world order. This shift is increasingly visible in strategic regions where economic, environmental, …
(2026-01-27). Xi meets Finnish PM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-01-27). Palestinian British journalist hits back at US sanctions. newarab.com 
Palestinian British journalist and political activist, Zaher Birawi, says he "categorically rejects" the decision by the In a statement sent to The New Arab, Birawi says he believes the decision was "based on inaccurate information and lacks a sound legal foundation" after the US Office of Foreign Assets Control accused him of links to Hamas' military wing, al-Qassam Brigades. | The US Treasury decision was issued on 21…
(2026-01-27). At Least Three Civilians Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon have left at least three civilians dead since Monday, including a TV presenter for Lebanon's Al Manar TV identified as Ali Nour al-Din, who was killed on his motorcycle in the city of Tyre. The IDF confirmed the strike and the assassination of Nour al-Din, but as is so often …
(2026-01-27). Dollar Dips Amid Global Economic Tensions and Potential Currency Interventions. devdiscourse.com The United States dollar sank to its lowest point in nearly four years on Tuesday, triggering concerns about possible currency interventions by U.S. and Japanese authorities. Market watchers are also focused on this week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision, amid burgeoning U.S. political and economic tensions.
(2026-01-27). Colombia's far-right fractures further over "adulterated" primary result. colombiareports.com Far-right Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal and her husband, ranchers' federation chief Jose Felix Lafaurie, left the Democratic Center (CD), claiming that the far right party's primary result were "adulterated." In a letter to the party, the couple said "we don't want to continue" in the CD after Cabal gave up a spot on the Senate …
(2026-01-27). Meet AIMIM's Sahar Shaikh who demolished Jitendra Awhad's Mumbra Fortress. ummid.com Sahar Shaikh, the youngest Corporator of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has set media landscape on fire ever since the results of Mumbra-Thane Municipal Corporation Election 2026 were announced.
(2026-01-27). China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan. ecns.cn All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been cancelled for February, according to DAST, a Chinese platform for traffic data analysis.
(2026-01-27). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.
(2026-01-27). India and Russia Creating Framework to Reach $100 Billion Trade Target – Envoy. infobrics.org New Delhi has a detailed plan with Moscow to diversify trade dominated by energy and defense, the Indian ambassador has said…
(2026-01-27). India, EU agree on 'mother of all' trade deals. aljazeera.com The deal, set to cover a quarter of the global GDP, will create a free trade zone of two ‚Äåbillion people.
(2026-01-27). Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants. newarab.com 
Migration Minister Elma Saiz the beneficiaries would be able to work "in any sector, in any part of the country", and extolled "the positive impact" of migration. | "We are talking about estimations, probably more or less the figur…
(2026-01-27). German Investments in China Surge Amid US Trade War Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu German companies significantly increased their investments in China in 2025, hitting a four-year high of over ‚Ǩ7 billion ($8 billion) from January to November, a 55.5% jump compared with 2024. Data compiled by the IW German Economic Institute, previously unreported, show that firms are accelerating their expansion in China as a hedge against the disruptions …
(2026-01-27). Worker's Power Tool: General Strike, Can Stop Constitutional Traitors. indybay.org Who has represented and betrayed us and the Constitution?>
(2026-01-27). Tensions Rise as Trump's Border Policies Spark Outcry in Minneapolis. devdiscourse.com Donald Trump's immigration policy has come under fire following the fatalities of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. The shootings by federal agents ignited civil unrest, prompting Trump to rethink his hardline approach and install Tom Homan as Minneapolis' border czar to ease tensions.
(2026-01-27). Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting. aljazeera.com Republican candidate for state governor steps aside citing his party's role in negative impact of ICE operation.
(2026-01-27). Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026: Collapse of Neoliberalism, Trade is Now a Weapon, "The End of Rules-Based Order" globalresearch.ca The end of the Pax Americana established after 1945 was officially acknowledged by both the leaders of finance capital and the elected leaders in Davos 26.
(2026-01-27). KYAGULANYI: I'm still being hunted by Muhoozi. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NUP Leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has said that he is still being hunted by Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Museveni, to harm him. Since the 16th of this month, Kyagulanyi and the CDF have been exchanging words via …
(2026-01-27). Lukashenko urges to reformat investment cooperation with China. eng.belta.by It is important to reformat the investment cooperation with China, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss cooperation with China on 27 January.
(2026-01-27). Trumpism, but make it Australian: One Nation's migration fantasy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-27). China's UCAS unveils School of Space Exploration to support deep-space missions. ecns.cn The School of Space Exploration at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) was unveiled on Tuesday in Beijing, aiming to provide strong talent support for China's deep-space exploration and space science research.
(2026-01-27). What's next for Belarusian ruble? Central Bank weighs in. eng.belta.by The situation with the exchange rate of the Belarusian ruble is currently stable, Chairman of the Board of the Belarusian National Bank Roman Golovchenko said in an interview with the First News TV channel, BelTA has learned.
(2026-01-27). Reform and Tories in war of words over Braverman's 'mental health'. thecanary.co 
Yesterday, the Conservative Party reaped widespread criticism as it sunk to a new low in its fight to be taken seriously. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch chose to attack her now-rival with childish slurs against Braverman's mental health. This comes following Rishi Sunak's former-cabinet minister defecting to Reform UK yesterday. Badenoch's ill-received response to Reform UK's […] | By
(2026-01-27). China, OIC vow to deepen partnership. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with visiting Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing on Monday.Han expressed appreciation for the OIC and Taha's commitment to advancing relations with China, and voiced the hope that Islamic countries would continue to firmly support China on Xinjiang-related issues and the Taiwan question.
(2026-01-27). Trump warns US to end support for Iraq if Maliki returns. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-27). Gorton and Denton The Muslim Vote backs the Green Party. thecanary.co 
The Greater Manchester constituency Gorton and Denton faces a by-election following the retirement of sitting Labour MP Andrew Gwynne. This led to a brief psychodrama within the Labour Party over whether Andy Burnham would get the chance to run. Labour's leadership has ruled that out, perhaps fearful of Burnham's potential challenge to Keir Starmer. There's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Madison Nurses Vigil January 30, 2026 Justice for Alex Pretti! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-27). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.
(2026-01-27). Western leaders step up engagement with China amid global uncertainty. ecns.cn Western leaders have stepped up diplomatic and economic engagement with China in recent weeks, signaling a renewed focus on ties with the world's second-largest economy.
(2026-01-27). Over 20 MAZ-based utility vehicles delivered to Russia's Samara Oblast. eng.belta.by Minsk Automobile Plant is one of Belarus' largest enterprises for the production of trucks, dump trucks, special equipment, and chassis.
(2026-01-27). 'Very bad choice': Trump threatens to cut Iraq aid if Maliki returns as PM. al-monitor.com Trump warned that the US would "no longer help Iraq" if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki returns to power, saying his previous leadership had brought chaos and poverty.
(2026-01-27). Trump announces increasing tariffs on certain South Korean products from 15 pct to 25 pct. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Monday he will raise tariffs on certain South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent, accusing South Korea's legislature of not having enacted a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
(2026-01-27). Monday 1/26: Santa Cruz: ICE Out Now, ICE out Forever. indybay.org Corner of Ocean and Water Streets in Santa Cruz…
(2026-01-27). One dead, several injured as heavy snow, rain disrupt Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
One person died and several others were injured in weather-related incidents as heavy rain and snow continued to affect large parts of Balochistan, authorities said on Tuesday. | Intermittent light to moderate snowfall in Quetta, Qalat, Ziarat, Mastung, Pishin, Qila Abdullah, Chaman, Qila Saifullah, Zhob, and other northern areas has caused significant disruption. | Two unreinforced roofs caved in on Monday in Quetta due to rain. The roof of a house collapsed in the Kali Shahozai Muhammad Shahi Town area of Quetta, killing one person, Liaqat Ali, and injuring two others. In Duki, the roof of a shop on Masjid R…
(2026-01-27). Pro-Palestinian app Upscrolled tops charts, as users flee pro-Zionist TikTok. thecanary.co 
UpScrolled, the social media app set up by Palestinians was created to avoid the Israel lobby's censorship-by-takeover of social media. Now, it is near the top of the app charts. This follows TikTok blocking all views of left-wing and anti-Zionist content. The Israel-donating, billionaire Ellison family's take-over of TikTok kicked in this week, after TikTok's […] | By
(2026-01-27). Reform announce Zionist bootlicker Matt Goodwin for Gorton Denton. thecanary.co 
Reform UK have announced their candidate for the Gorton & Denton byelection, and it's… *DRUM ROLL* …professor Matt Goodwin, a.k.a. the freak from this video: @novaramedia "I want a national unifying politics that puts Britain first…not any other foreign policy." "Not Israel?" Aaron Bastani shreds Matt Goodwin's argument to pieces on GB News. ‚ô¨ original […] | By
(2026-01-27). Israeli raid on West Bank's Karf Aqab continues for second day. newarab.com 
Israeli forces are continuing their military raid north of On Monday, schools were evacuated in Kar A…
(2026-01-27). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-27). Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality. sanews.gov.za Agreement to strengthen pharmacy education quality | The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa. | The agreement recognises the complementary statutory mandates of the CHE, as the quality council for higher education, and the SAPC, as the statutory professional body responsible for regulating pharmacy education, training and professional practice in terms…
(2026-01-27). Camera is covered: Netanyahu's phone sparks internet curiosity. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A new picture of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has raised many questions on the internet regarding the type of phone he uses and why the camera is covered with tape.A picture showed Netanyahu wearing a black puffer jacket over a white shirt, while leaning on a black car and responding to a phone call. The picture went viral, with many sharing it and asking about the type of smartphone he uses.A netizen posted the photo and wrote, asking Grok, "What kind of phone does Netanyahu use?"Some said that they could be using an Apple's iPhone device, while others claimed that he could be using a Sam…
(2026-01-27). Chinese scientists identify oral drug VV116 as promising Nipah virus treatment. ecns.cn A new study by several Chinese research teams has found that the oral nucleoside drug VV116 possesses strong antiviral activity against the Nipah virus (NiV), offering fresh hope in the fight against this emerging highly lethal infectious disease, according to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
(2026-01-27). Kaiser Oakland UNAC/UHCP Healthcare Workers Strike For Staffing & Wages. indybay.org Thirty two thousand healthcare workers from California Kaiser who are members of UNAC/UHCP which is affiliated to AFSCME went out indefinitely on an unfair labor strike and spoke out at the picket line in Oakland about the dangerous conditions at the hospitals due to lack of staffing and wages that are not retaining. They spoke out at the Oakland picket line on 1/26/26. Kaiser has a long history of fraud and refusing to provide proper staffing for patients including those with mental health problems.
(2026-01-27). AFT Wisconsin Statement About Alex J. Pretti ICE Out Now! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-27). French MPs approve law seeking ban on social media for children below 15. aljazeera.com President Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a 'major step' to protect French children and teenagers.
(2026-01-27). Thousands show their respect for Buddhist monks on a Walk for Peace. anabaptistworld.org Their bright saffron robes and shoulder bags standing out against a cloudy sky, 18 Buddhist monks walked in a single file along the shoulder of U.S.-64, a four-lane highway, on January 23, drawing thousands of locals along their route.
(2026-01-27). New York / Breaking Breads Union denounces Israeli genocide. workers.org 
New York City Workers at Breads Bakery stores in New York City are organizing to join the United Auto Workers union Local 2179. The workers, who have named themselves the Breaking Breads Union, are demanding respect, higher wages, overtime pay, additional wages for working on holidays and guaranteed weekly hours . . . |
(2026-01-27). Wednesday 1/28: SF Report by International Labor Economist Patrick Bond on Global Economic Crisis, US, China. indybay.org Community Room | 630 Valencia (Corner of 17th & Valencia Street) | San Francisco…
(2026-01-27). Driven by climate change, devastating winter storm kills at least 29 across the US. wsws.org A huge winter storm blanketed more than half of the lower 48 US states, beginning on Friday and bringing subfreezing temperatures, snow, ice, freezing rain and devastation to hundreds of millions of people from New Mexico to New England.
(2026-01-27). Small Town Politics Imbued with Arrested Development, Retrograde Thinking and a Whole Lotta MAGA. dissidentvoice.org 
Listen here to our talk, airing on my radio show, Finding Fringe: Voices from the Edge. It is a microsm of AmeriKKKa's large and small communities. Heidi Lambert was voted into Waldport, Oregon's volunteer mayoral position but was fired, then had to file a state ethics complaint, and now those fifth graders are running a …
(2026-01-27). Why is Trump postponing his attack on Iran? thealtworld.com How did aircraft carriers become a burden on the American military establishment? | The Israeli occupation state and its Zionist lobbies in the United States exert tremendous pressure on President Donald Trump, his administration, and the American military establishment not only to accelerate the aggression against Iran but also to expand its destructive scope. The delay of this aggression and the failure to give the green light to start it are primarily due to two main reasons: | The first reason is that the deep American state is attempting to obstruct or even prevent the aggression, as it serves Israel's inter…
(2026-01-27). China and India cut power emissions as renewables expand. tribune.com.pk 
Power sector emissions in China and India fell simultaneously for the first time in more than five decades in 2025, as rapid expansion of clean energy met rising electricity demand, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. | The two countries are the world's largest coal users and accounted for 93% of the increase in global carbon dioxide emissions from power generation over the decade to 2024. However, the report said record additions of renewable energy capacity helped curb emissions from electricity generation last year. | China's power sector emissions declined by 40 millio…
(2026-01-27). Clinton and Obama issue statements condemning ICE thuggery — but both ushered in those self-same tactics. thecanary.co 
On 25 January, former US presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama released public statements condemning the 'killings' of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The statements condemned the tactics used by the ICE agents, and the suppression of protest under Trump's presidency. They called on US citizens to rise […] | By
(2026-01-27). 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.
(2026-01-27). Controversies Unfold: Discrepancies in DHS Accounts of Violent Incidents. devdiscourse.com Federal officials under U.S. President Donald Trump's administration face scrutiny as repeated discrepancies arise between their statements and video footage of violent encounters, including fatal shootings. The discrepancies have fueled skepticism about the credibility of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its commitment to transparency.
(2026-01-27). Belarus seeks to expand dairy exports to Indonesia. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in expanding supplies of dairy products to Indonesia, Belarus' Agriculture and Food Deputy Minister Ivan Smilgin said during a meeting with a delegation from the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services of Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture.
(2026-01-27). Stopping ICE Shouldn't Be Left to Armed Citizens. consortiumnews.com It shouldn't fall to armed Americans to take on the White House militia because the governor can't use the National Guard to force ICE out of Minnesota, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News After the second…
(2026-01-27). Israel lobby group found to have smeared Corbyn supporter. thecanary.co 
James Mendelsohn and Edward Cantor are two of three Israel supporters who made dangerous smears against left-winger James Wilson. The third, Pete Newbon — a serial Israel troll who also attacked Jewish left-winger Michael Rosen — died by suicide before the conclusion of Wilson's case and has been falsely lionised by the Israel lobby. The […] | By
(2026-01-27). Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports. responsiblestatecraft.org During his
(2026-01-27). Selected Articles: Video: Is America against Europe? Donald Trump: "We Are No Longer Friends" globalresearch.ca 
By Donald Trump's administrati…
(2026-01-27). ICE chillingly echo UK's Mahmood in using tech data to maximise surveillance of citizens. thecanary.co 
According to Wired, ICE has asked American companies to sell their ad-tech and big-data capabilities to the federal investigators. This Orwellian request underscores a hard-line anti-immigration agency attempting to enlist the profit instincts of the ultra-rich in order to dramatically expand its domestic surveillance capacity. They wrote: The entry appears to be the first time that […] | By
(2026-01-27). Bay Area Stands with the People of Minnesota. indybay.org In solidarity with the people of Minnesota, Bay Area residents took to the streets of San Francisco on January 23 to protest ICE terror. The protest march started at the Target store located at 4th and Mission.
(2026-01-27). Iran gears up for possible attack as US sends aircraft carrier, warships in Middle East. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US Navy's Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group entered the United States Central Command region on Monday after being redirected from Indo-Pacific operations amid rising tensions with Iran. The move has sparked renewed speculation that US President Donald Trump may consider authorizing airstrikes against Tehran. | The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, transited the Strait of Malacca on January 19. It was escorted by three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers — USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG-1…
(2026-01-27). Crucial questions posed by Labor's censorship and destruction of Australian writers' festival. wsws.org The defence of artistic freedom is inseparably connected to the fight to mobilise the entire working class against social austerity, dictatorship, imperialist war and barbarism.
(2026-01-27). Oakland Says to Fascist Trump and His Goons. indybay.org Action at Fruitvale BART demands Trump's Nazi Terrorists get out of Oakland…
(2026-01-27). Italy pushes for EU clampdown on Iran's Revolutionary Guard. newarab.com 
Italy will ask European Union partners this week to place Until now, Rome had been among the governments resisting efforts to brand the IRGC as a terrorist group, but Tajani said a
(2026-01-27). Steenhuisen announces establishment of new South African Veterinary Council. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen announces establishment of new South African Veterinary Council | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the establishment of the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), saying its composition brings together a broad and diverse range of expertise from the veterinary and para-veterinary professions, academia, regulatory practice and law. | The Minister formally constituted the council in accordance with the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982). The term of office of the newly-constituted council will run from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. | Steen…
(2026-01-27). From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: "Copaganda" Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime & Policing. democracynow.org 
As calls grow to defund and abolish ICE, author Alec Karakatsanis warns that activists should take care to not fall for "copaganda," which "takes ordinary people who are outraged over what's happening and converts them into supporting meaningless reforms that actually don't reduce the size or power or budget of these bureaucracies." Karakatsanis is the author of Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News. He breaks down many of the myths about crime and policing that arose in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests over the past decade, including the reformist myth…
(2026-01-27). Spain busts cocaine trafficking operation that used 'floating bases' at sea. scmp.com Spanish police have broken up a vast cocaine trafficking operation ‚Äåthat used speed boats to bring the drug ‚onshore from floating bases in the Atlantic, seizing around 10 tonnes of the drug and arresting 105 suspects. | Police said on ‚Å Monday that a year-long investigation in cooperation with law enforcement in countries including Cabo Verde, formerly known as Cape Verde, Colombia, France, Portugal and the US showed the group brought an estimated 57 tonnes ‚of cocaine to Europe in the…
(2026-01-27). Belarusian ambassador identifies two key elements of soft power in ties with China. eng.belta.by Introducing Chinese partners to Belarusian nature, culture, and traditions makes it easier for them to understand our country, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to China Aleksandr Chervyakov told journalists following a meeting to discuss cooperation with China hosted by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 27 January.
(2026-01-27). Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of 'spreading hatred'. aljazeera.com Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online.
(2026-01-27). The 'Land of SRK', Tolstoy, and Soft Power: Cultural Diplomacy Powers Indo-Russian Relations. infobrics.org The latest issue of Russia Digest, titled 'Druzhba—Dosti' or friendship celebrates this bilateral relationship, indicating how these ties continue to strengthen over time through cultural engagement and enduring people-to-people connections…
(2026-01-27). Lavrov Exposed the Europeans' Plot to Subvert Trump's Ukrainian Peace Plan. globalresearch.ca Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's first press conference of the year in late January touched upon a lot of topics.
(2026-01-27). How YouTube's Algorithm Pushed People Into Neo-Nazism. bylinetimes.com Members of a leading far-right and fascist organisation were radicalised via YouTube's 'autoplay' function, taking them from right-wing and libertarian content into a rabbit hole of neo-nazism, a new study has found. | A researcher in the criminology department at City St George's University analysed podcasts, interviews and articles by 40 members of the group Patriotic Alternative describing their "red pill moment" when they became members of the far right. | 33 out of the 40 PA activists analysed cited social media as important to their radicalisation, with three quarters citing YouTube as a key instrument i…
(2026-01-27). Decomisan 121 kilos de especies protegidas en aeropuerto de Holguín con destino a Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Autoridades de la Oficina Nacional de Regulación y Seguridad Ambiental
| en Holguín, informaron que oficiales de la Aduana en el Aeropuerto Internacional "Frank País" decomisaron un cargamento de 121 kilogramos de especies marinas protegidas, que una pareja intentaba sacar clandestinamente del país con destino a Estados Unidos.
(2026-01-27). Declaración de independencia de los Estados Unidos øAlgo que celebrar? cubadebate.cu El próximo 4 de julio, se cumplen 250 años de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos, firmada en 1776. Se trata del documento que dio origen conceptual al supuesto credo político, ideológico y moral con el que nació esa nación, hoy caracterizada por su gran tamaño, su potencial económico y tecnológico, su poderío militar y la agresividad con que históricamente ha impuesto y aun hoy impone su voluntad a naciones y pueblos más pequeños, pobres e indefensos.
(2026-01-27). Declaración de independencia de los Estados Unidos øAlgo que celebrar? cubadebate.cu El próximo 4 de julio, se cumplen 250 años de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos, firmada en 1776. Se trata del documento que dio origen conceptual al supuesto credo político, ideológico y moral con el que nació esa nación, hoy caracterizada por su gran tamaño, su potencial económico y tecnológico, su poderío militar y la agresividad con que históricamente ha impuesto y aun hoy impone su voluntad a naciones y pueblos más pequeños, pobres e indefensos.
(2026-01-27). Banco Central de Cuba desmiente audio falso y asegura que servicios bancarios operan con normalidad. cubadebate.cu Un comunicado del Banco Central de Cuba desmiente y denuncia un audio difundido malintencionadamente en redes sociales, que afirma sobre el cese de los servicios bancarios en el país.
(2026-01-27). Editorial: La Junta de Genocidio de Trump. workers.org En noviembre de 2025, el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas votó a favor de una propuesta, presentada por el presidente Donald Trump, para establecer una ´Junta de Paz ª que gobernara Palestina. La propuesta se aprobó con 13 votos a favor y dos abstenciones, las de China y Rusia. . . . |
(2026-01-27). Turchia e Russia alleate contro l'atlantismo occidentale: intervista a Mehmet Perinàßek. strategic-culture.su Lo storico turco sostiene l'integrazione del suo Paese con Russia, Cina e Iran. | Segue nostro Recentemente, ho avuto l'onore di intervistare lo storico e giurista turco Mehmet Perinàßek. Esperto di affari eurasiatici e rappresentante del partito "Vatan" a Mosca, Perinàßek è una delle voci più note che sostengono una politica di amicizia, integrazione e cooperazione tra Ankara e Mosca, nonché con altre potenze eurasiatiche, c…
(2026-01-27). ICS convoca al Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) de la República de Cuba convocó a la segunda edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026, máxima distinción que otorga anualmente a profesionales del sector, precisó la institución desde su página web. | El galardón reconoce la trayectoria de personas naturales cubanas, en activo o jubiladas, por su obra de la vida en los ámbitos organizacional, mediático y comunitario, así como en procesos de formación, superación e investigación vinculados a la comunicación social. | Las nominaciones serán presentadas por las Direcciones de Información y Comuni…
(2026-01-27). Empleo informal, un fenómeno que gana terreno en Argentina. radiohc.cu En Argentina, bajo el gobierno del presidente Javier Milei, el mercado laboral ha sufrido un duro golpe. El empleo informal ha crecido a pasos agigantados en los últimos dos años, lo que trae aparejado más ciudadanos sin estabilidad económica y sin protección social. | Desde que Milei llegó a la Casa Rosada, en diciembre de 2023, se han perdido en la nación suramericana unos 300 mil empleos formales. En la actualidad la informalidad se sitúa en un 43%, uno de los índices más alto de los últimos tiempos. | Esta alarmante cifra significa que casi seis millones de argentinos se desempeñan en el mercado laboral infor…
(2026-01-27). La sonrisa de los niños de Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu 
Unos mil profesionales de la salud de Cuba han laborado en Zimbabwe desde que en 1987, comenzó a prestar servicios una brigada médica en ciudades como Harare y Bulawayo, que atiende patologías complejas y realiza intervenciones quirúrgicas difíciles. | Ese contingente forma parte de los 605 mil profesionales médicos que han prestado cooperación en 165 países desde Argelia en mayo de 1963, en zonas lejanas de las grandes urbes y de difícil acceso. En Bulawayo trabaja la psquiatra Zulema Pérez Castallón en el Ingutsheni Central Hospital y reconoce que los principales problemas de salud enfrentados son las psicosis…
(2026-01-27). ICS convoca al Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026. radiohc.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) de la República de Cuba convocó a la segunda edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2026, máxima distinción que otorga anualmente a profesionales del sector, precisó la institución desde su página web. | El galardón reconoce la trayectoria de personas naturales cubanas, en activo o jubiladas, por su obra de la vida en los ámbitos organizacional, mediático y comunitario, así como en procesos de formación, superación e investigación vinculados a la comunicación social. | Las nominaciones serán presentadas por las Direcciones de Información y Comuni…
(2026-01-27). Cuba como alegoría política en los videojuegos. cubadebate.cu Este estudio demuestra que la industria del videojuego transnacional utiliza a Cuba como alegoría política para fijar estereotipos sobre el socialismo y normalizar lecturas ideológicas del país. A partir de una muestra de títulos recientes, identificamos patrones narrativos recurrentes (distopía, Guerra Fría, "decorado neutral", burla y violencia simbólica) y explicamos por qué estas representaciones, al repetirse y masificarse, operan como dispositivo cultural que condiciona la percepción pública y legitima las sanciones y la presión externa.
(2026-01-27). La sonrisa de los niños de Zimbabwe. radiohc.cu Unos mil profesionales de la salud de Cuba han laborado en Zimbabwe desde que en 1987, comenzó a prestar servicios una brigada médica en ciudades como Harare y Bulawayo, que atiende patologías complejas y realiza intervenciones quirúrgicas difíciles. | Ese contingente forma parte de los 605 mil profesionales médicos que han prestado cooperación en 165 países desde Argelia en mayo de 1963, en zonas lejanas de las grandes urbes y de difícil acceso. En Bulawayo trabaja la psquiatra Zulema Pérez Castallón en el Ingutsheni Central Hospital y reconoce que los principales problemas de salud enfrentados son las psicosis…
(2026-01-27). En Cuba anuncian los premios Nicolás Guillén y Alejo Carpentier 2025. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro y la editorial Letras Cubanas dieron a conocer este lunes los escritores galardonados en las últimas convocatorias de los premios Alejo Carpentier y Nicolás Guillén, tras las deliberaciones de sus respectivos jurados, integrados por destacadas figuras de la literatura cubana. | El Premio Nicolás Guillén de Poesía fue otorgado de manera unánime a Edurman Mariño Cuenca por su obra "Objeto social", presentada bajo el seudónimo de Leopold Bloom. | El jurado, presidido por Alex Pausides Aguilar e integrado por Lourdes González Herrero y Aristides Vega Chapú, destacó la singularidad de su…
(2026-01-27). En Cuba anuncian los premios Nicolás Guillén y Alejo Carpentier 2025. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano del Libro y la editorial Letras Cubanas dieron a conocer este lunes los escritores galardonados en las últimas convocatorias de los premios Alejo Carpentier y Nicolás Guillén, tras las deliberaciones de sus respectivos jurados, integrados por destacadas figuras de la literatura cubana. | El Premio Nicolás Guillén de Poesía fue otorgado de manera unánime a Edurman Mariño Cuenca por su obra "Objeto social", presentada bajo el seudónimo de Leopold Bloom. | El jurado, presidido por Alex Pausides Aguilar e integrado por Lourdes González Herrero y Aristides Vega Chapú, destacó la singularidad de su…
(2026-01-27). Empleo informal, un fenómeno que gana terreno en Argentina. radiohc.cu En Argentina, bajo el gobierno del presidente Javier Milei, el mercado laboral ha sufrido un duro golpe. El empleo informal ha crecido a pasos agigantados en los últimos dos años, lo que trae aparejado más ciudadanos sin estabilidad económica y sin protección social. | Desde que Milei llegó a la Casa Rosada, en diciembre de 2023, se han perdido en la nación suramericana unos 300 mil empleos formales. En la actualidad la informalidad se sitúa en un 43%, uno de los índices más alto de los últimos tiempos. | Esta alarmante cifra significa que casi seis millones de argentinos se desempeñan en el mercado laboral infor…
(2026-01-27). One More in the Name of Oil and Empire. counterpunch.org 
Trouble follows oil like a shimmering slick, challenging the ideals of a presumed enlightened world. Ever since Edwin Drake's famous first find in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, the dirty side to oil rarely receives attention. A systematic disregard for others is standard in an industry that favours extraction over regulation, speed above safety, and profits before people. In the race to power the world, oil makes its own rules whatever the cost, including waging war to achieve its ends. To support a de facto post-World War Pax Americana, it is no coincidence US military incursions are connected to the world'
(2026-01-27). Cuba como alegoría política en los videojuegos. cubadebate.cu Este estudio demuestra que la industria del videojuego transnacional utiliza a Cuba como alegoría política para fijar estereotipos sobre el socialismo y normalizar lecturas ideológicas del país. A partir de una muestra de títulos recientes, identificamos patrones narrativos recurrentes (distopía, Guerra Fría, "decorado neutral", burla y violencia simbólica) y explicamos por qué estas representaciones, al repetirse y masificarse, operan como dispositivo cultural que condiciona la percepción pública y legitima las sanciones y la presión externa.
(2026-01-27). Chanceler austríaco afirma que nà£o haverá via rápida para a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Aparentemente, a possível entrada facilitada da Ucrânia na UE nà£o é aceita por todos os membros do bloco. Em uma declaraàßà£o recente, o chanceler austríaco Christian Stocker criticou severamente o processo de adesà£o "acelerado" da Ucrânia, defendendo procedimentos iguais entre …
(2026-01-27). No Fast-track for Ukraine Austrian Chancellor. globalresearch.ca Apparently, the possible facilitated entry of Ukraine into the EU is not accepted by all members of the bloc. In a recent statement, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker severely criticized the "accelerated" accession process for Ukraine, advocating for equal procedures between …
(2026-01-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-27). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-27). New donation from the Hatuey Project for Cuban children with cancer. radiohc.cu 
The Hatuey solidarity project, from the United States, delivered its eighth donation of cytostatic drugs and other medications for children with cancer, an effort that will continue according to its coordinator and dear friend, Gloria la Riva, who stated: "We are committed forever, Cuba will not give up, and neither will we."