hrw.org (2025-01-16). Israel/Palestine: An Abyss of Human Suffering in Gaza
The Israeli military killed, wounded, starved, and forcibly displaced Palestinian civilians in Gaza in 2024, and destroyed their homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure at a scale unprecedented in recent history, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza were killed and wounded. The military forcibly displaced Palestinians from their homes, a crime against humanity, and Israeli authorities deliberately deprived civilians of food, water, and other objects necessary for survival in Gaza, comprising atrocity crimes, acts of genocide, and mounting evidence of genocidal intent.
(2025-01-16). Māori politicians call for 'rapid' aid to Gaza after ceasefire deal. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Daniel Perese of Te Ao MƒÅori News MƒÅori politicians across the political spectrum in Aotearoa New Zealand have called for immediate aid to enter Gaza following a temporary ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel. The ceasefire, agreed yesterday, comes into effect on Sunday, January 19. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand welcomed the…
(2025-01-16). Gaza ceasefire: After 15 months of brutality, Israel has failed on every front. asiapacificreport.nz 
tasnimnews.com (2025-01-16). Hamas Hails Ceasefire Deal as Outcome of Palestinian Steadfastness, Resistance
The resistance movement Hamas lauded the steadfastness and noble resistance of the Palestinians that forced Israel to agree to a ceasefire in its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Thoughts On The Ceasefire Deal. caitlinjohnstone.com.au As usual, Israel appears to be ramping up its aggressions to kill as many people as possible before the fighting comes to an end. These next few days will be an especially terrifying time to be living in Gaza.
(2025-01-16). Hold a candle for Gaza this week. anabaptistworld.org Recent news reports suggest a ceasefire deal has been reached in Gaza. As we await more information about this potential ceasefire, we're grappling with many mixed emotions. Members of Mennonite Action have been calling for a ceasefire for the past 15 months of the Israeli military's unrelenting assault on the people of Gaza. We are …
(2025-01-16). Daniel Levy, Muhammad Shehada, Jeremy Scahill on Ceasefire Deal, Trump's Role & Palestine's Future. democracynow.org 
We host a roundtable on the planned Gaza ceasefire with former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy of the U.S./Middle East Project, Gazan analyst Muhammad Shehada of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor and journalist Jeremy Scahill of Drop Site News. We discuss how incoming President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff pressured Israel to accept the deal and what it reveals about the outgoing Biden administration's refusal to use its own leverage for the same end. "Joe Biden could have ended this long ago," and that he chose not to "exposes the utter moral rot that exist…
(2025-01-16). Hamas Hails Ceasefire Deal as Outcome of Palestinian Steadfastness, Resistance. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The resistance movement Hamas lauded the steadfastness and noble resistance of the Palestinians that forced Israel to agree to a ceasefire in its genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Palestinians win new ceasefire in Gaza. workers.org 
After 15 months of U.S.-funded, vicious destruction by the Israel Occupation Forces of every city, including every hospital, school, torching tent cities and over 64,000 official deaths in Gaza, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, in consultation with representatives of the other Palestinian factions, on Jan. 15 announced that a ceasefire . . . |
(2025-01-16). SA calls for lasting peace after Middle East ceasefire agreement. sanews.gov.za SA calls for lasting peace after Middle East ceasefire agreement | South Africa is calling for the establishment of a just and lasting peace that protects and promotes the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis. | This statement follows confirmation from mediators that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Hamas and Israel after 15 months of conflict. | "South Africa welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of Israel's genocidal onslaught on Gaza after Hamas and other armed groups launched an attack on Israel," the Department of International Relations an…
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire: I Am Not Holding My Breath. counterpunch.org 
The announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza is reminiscent of the last days of the Carter administration, a time when American hostages were released with Reagan (and his behind-the-scenes machinations) taking credit for ending the hostage impasse. Be on the look-out for Trump to take 95% of the credit. Between today and the 19th (when
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire in Gaza deal reached — U.S., Israel must be held accountable. cpusa.org 
A ceasefire deal has reportedly been reached between the Palestinian resistance and Israel, which could lead to the ending of the horrific and genocidal carnage being exacted against the Palestinian people. The Communist Party USA, along with all peace-loving and democratic-minded people, support this development and welcome the exchanging of prisoners. But the deal is not yet ratified as Israel's Cabinet refuses to meet on the issue. | The bombing has not yet ceased. Innocents are still dying. A complete and immediate end to the genocide must be secured. This involves the full withdrawal of Israeli troops fro…
(2025-01-16). Netanyahu's New Last-Minute Conditions Would Ruin Ceasefire Agreement. truthout.org We host a roundtable on the planned Gaza ceasefire with former Israeli peace negotiator Daniel Levy of the U.S./Middle East Project, Gazan analyst Muhammad Shehada of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor and journalist Jeremy Scahill of Drop Site News. We discuss how incoming President Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff pressured Israel to accept the deal and what it reveals about the… |
(2025-01-16). Report from Gaza: Ceasefire Announcement Raises Hopes, But Israel Kills 81 in New Attacks. democracynow.org 
We go first to Gaza for reaction from Palestinians to the long-awaited ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas announced Wednesday. When implemented, the deal would mark the first pause in Israel's relentless attack on the Gaza Strip in over a year. The ceasefire is expected to go into effect Sunday, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a Cabinet vote required to approve it. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue to strike civilian-dense areas in Gaza. "The bloodshed is not stopping since the announcement," reports journalist Shrouq Aila, on the ground in Deir al-Balah. “…
(2025-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2025. democracynow.org Netanyahu Puts Ceasefire on Hold as Gaza Celebrates Possible End to 15 Months of Genocide, Ceasefire Terms Include Prisoner Exchange, Surge of Aid into Gaza, Israeli Withdrawal, Israel Kills at Least 70 More Palestinians in Hours After Ceasefire Deal Announced, Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Won't Rule Out Prosecuting Trump's Critics, Secretary of State Nominee Marco Rubio Defends Trump's "America First" Foreign Policy, Confirmation Hearings Open for Trump's Picks to Lead Transportation, Energy, CIA and OMB, ExxonMobil Countersues California AG and Environmentalists over Pl…
(2025-01-16). What Trump promised Netanyahu for signing Gaza 'ceasefire' makes it a scam. skwawkbox.org 
Israeli media-leaked reality shows 'deal' is at best temporary reprieve Israeli news channel ynet has published details of what incoming US president Donald Trump has promised Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in return for agreeing a so-called 'ceasefire' in Israel's genocide in Gaza — and the details expose the 'deal' as a sham and a scam …
(2025-01-16). Biden Brags Ceasefire Deal Is the One He Wrote — 7 Months and 10,000 Deaths Ago. truthout.org In an address announcing the ceasefire agreement in Gaza that was reached on Wednesday, President Joe Biden boasted that he had actually introduced the framework for the deal seven months ago, last May. Israel has killed at least 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza since then, and likely far more. "The elements of this deal were what I laid out in detail this past May, which was embraced by countries… |
(2025-01-16). Israel's Netanyahu says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Netanyahu's office blames Hamas for causing 'last-minute crisis'; Palestinian group says it is committed to agreement.
(2025-01-16). What's in the Hamas-Israel Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com The deal to end 15-months of war in Gaza comes in 3 main stages. Soraya Lennie breaks down the details.
(2025-01-16). Palestinian journalist, a Sobh Media Festival awardee, killed in Gaza hours before truce. presstv.ir Israel kills Palestinian journalist Ahmed Abu al-Rous just moments before a ceasefire deal was announced in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza removes protective gear. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif greeted the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire deal by taking off his press gear.
(2025-01-16). Gaza Truce Deal Result of Palestine's Resistance, Courage: Iran's Foreign Ministry. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran praised the Palestinian nation for achieving historic victory following the Gaza ceasefire agreement, describing the deal as a result of unparalleled resistance, courage, bravery, and endurance.
(2025-01-16). Israel massacres dozens in Gaza after Biden announces ceasefire. wsws.org Israel reacted to Biden's announcement of the "ceasefire" by killing at least 30 people in the following hours.
(2025-01-16). What Palestinians are hoping for after Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com We spoke to Palestinians in Gaza about their hopes for after the ceasefire agreement takes effect.
(2025-01-16). IRGC Lauds Major Victory for Palestine after Gaza Ceasefire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) praised the Palestinian nation and the Hamas resistance movement for winning a great triumph over the Zionist regime, which it said has suffered a multifaceted defeat after the ceasefire deal in Gaza.
(2025-01-16). Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal, what are the next steps? aljazeera.com The deal spread over 84 days will see a surge in humanitarian aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces and captive exchange.
(2025-01-16). Israel Kills 87 Palestinians in Gaza in Day After Ceasefire Deal Is Announced. truthout.org Israeli forces killed at least 87 Palestinians, including numerous children, in the hours after officials announced that Israel and Hamas have reached a long-awaited ceasefire deal on Wednesday, according to Gaza authorities. At least 23 of those killed are children, Gaza's officials said on Thursday. Fifty people had been killed since dawn on Thursday, per Palestinian newswire Wafa. |
(2025-01-16). Israeli attacks kill at least 80 in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced. aljazeera.com One Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City killed 18 people as Palestinians await the start of the ceasefire on Sunday.
(2025-01-16). IRGC: Gaza truce 'irreparable defeat' for Israel, great victory for Palestinians. presstv.ir Iran's IRGC says the Gaza ceasefire is a great victory for the steadfast Palestinian people and a resounding defeat for the Zionists.
(2025-01-16). Gaza Needs More Than a Ceasefire. We Must Demand an End to the Blockade. truthout.org Mediators announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which consists of a six-week initial phase, and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. The final details of the deal are still undergoing negotiation, and the Israeli government must… |
(2025-01-16). Hamas: Ceasefire agreement result of steadfastness, resistance in Gaza over 15 months. presstv.ir Hamas hails announcement of a ceasefire in the Israeli regime's genocidal war against the Gaza Strip.
(2025-01-16). Iran welcomes Gaza truce, urges prosecution of Israeli authorities for genocide. presstv.ir Iran has welcomed the newly-reached Gaza ceasefire, calling for the prosecution of Israeli authorities over their 15-month-long genocide.
(2025-01-16). Leader: Palestinian patience, resistance forced Israel to back down. presstv.ir Ayatollah Khamenei has commended the sacrifices and valor of Palestinians and their resistance in the face of months-long Israeli aggression that resulted in a ceasefire.
(2025-01-16). Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes since ceasefire deal. presstv.ir Dozens of Palestinians were killed as Israel pounded several areas of the besieged territory since the announcement of the deal.
(2025-01-16). Hamas: Continuing Israeli strikes endanger captives held in Gaza. presstv.ir Hamas's armed wing has warned that Israel's continuing airstrikes and shelling in Gaza after the announcement of a ceasefire deal are risking captives meant to be released.
(2025-01-16). As ceasefire deadline looms, will Israel withdraw from Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Everything we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Israel pounds Gaza as Netanyahu shelves cabinet ceasefire vote. newarab.com 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shelved a cabinet vote on the ceasefire agreement, claiming that Hamas has "backtracked" on elements of the deal. | "Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions," a statement from the prime minister's office alleged. | "The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement." | Israeli ministers had been expected to vote on whether to approve the Qatar, Egypt and US-brokered truce at 13: 00 GMT. | The news comes as Israel kil…
(2025-01-16). Joy, sadness and hope: Mixed emotions for Gazans over ceasefire. newarab.com 
In the streets of the It was a rare moment in the besieged coastal enclave that has witnessed…
(2025-01-16). A-Z of genocide: Gaza's glossary of war doesn't end at ceasefire. newarab.com 
Lists allow us to neatly arrange our lives. We especially love them in January as they give oxygen to the belief that we are capable of change. That the world — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary — is a fine place, worth fighting for. Lists allow us to account for what has passed and what we hope will manifest itself in the future. | Such anthologies are usually positive, but we are living in extraordinary times, and the genocide in Palestine — regardless of any ceasefire — must remain at the forefront of our collective consciousness if we are ever to acknowledge our own quie…
(2025-01-16). How has the world reacted to Hamas-Israel Gaza ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani announced on Wednesday that a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas had been agreed. | On the ground, Palestinians in Gaza have come out in huge numbers to celebrate the deal, with hopes that 15 months of hell at the hands of Israel could be coming to an end. | The New Arab looks at how Hamas, Israel and world leaders and the heads of official international and transnational bodies have reacted to the deal that could potentially lead to lasting peace in Gaza. | Hamas: | Hamas's chief negotiator said W…
(2025-01-16). A Year of Empty Threats and a "Smokescreen" Policy: How the State Department Let Israel Get Away With Horrors in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
Reporting Highlights + Empty Threats: Since Oct. 7, 2023, Biden has repeatedly issued threats that Israel ignored. U.S. officials tried to enforce consequences — but they couldn't. + Internal Dissent: The State Department disregarded its own experts and cracked down on leaks. Some human rights officials said they were prevented from pursuing evidence of Israeli
(2025-01-16). How Trump scared Netanyahu into accepting a cease-fire deal with Hamas. haaretz.com Cynical, unwilling, fearful: Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected this same hostage deal when the Biden administration proposed it months ago, has now been bulldozed into wide-ranging concessions. For the hostages, and for Israel, this is the only morally correct end to an unbearable saga…
(2025-01-16). The Resistance Is Not Dead, With Ghadi Francis. mintpressnews.com The coming year is promising to be a crucial one in the history of West Asia. Just weeks have passed since the ouster of Syria's Bashar al-Assad and his replacement with pro-Western leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. | Syria was a key member of the so-called "Axis of Resistance" — a coalition of actors opposing Israel and its actions. What will Assad's departure mean for the resistance against Israel, especially given Jolani's overt friendliness with Tel Aviv? Given their new government, what is in store for Lebanon and Hezbollah now? And how about Iraq and Yemen? | To discuss all of this and more is returning…
(2025-01-16). Hell and bombs: Both Biden and Trump now know that Israel only understands force. haaretz.com From Biden's bombs embargo to Trump's hollow but apparently effective threat of opening the gates of hell, it's now clear to the U.S. that only maximum pressure works with Netanyahu. Faced with critical practical and policy issues, will coercion be the Trump administration's tool of choice for the unresolved Israel-Palestinian conflict?
(2025-01-16). Iran, UN Discuss Syria Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United Nations secretary general and the Iranian foreign minister's special envoy for Syria talked about the latest developments in the Arab country.
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(2025-01-16). Syria: Chance to End The Cycle of Repression, Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman wearing a Syrian opposition flag visits Sednaya prison near Damascus, Syria, December 12, 2024 | © 2024 Antonio Pedro Santos/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock. | (Beirut) — The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government in December 2024 created new possibilities to ensure accountability for years of atrocity crimes and the opportunity to establish a new government that respects human rights, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Transitional Syrian authorities should take steps to urgently secure and preserve physical evidence across the country of grave internati…
(2025-01-16). UN Rights Chief Urges Syria's New Government To Pursue National Reconciliation. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-16). Syria's new foreign minister visits Ankara as tensions between Turkey and Israel and France escalate. wsws.org The new administration's first visit to Ankara comes amid an intensifying struggle for the partition of Syria between the states behind the overthrow of the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by jihadists led by the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
(2025-01-16). Israel/Palestine: An Abyss of Human Suffering in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The moon rises as a man sits atop a pile of rubble it al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 15, 2024, amid ongoing hostilities in Gaza. | © 2024 Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images. | (Jerusalem) — The Israeli military killed, wounded, starved, and forcibly displaced Palestinian civilians in Gaza in 2024, and destroyed their homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure at a scale unprecedented in recent history, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza were killed and wounded. The military forcibly displaced…
(2025-01-16). Iraq: Repressive Laws Roll Back Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks holding a placard as activists demonstrate against female child marriages, in Tahrir Square, central Baghdad, July 28, 2024. | © 2024 Ahmad Al-Rubaye / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Iraqi government ramped up attacks on rights by passing or attempting to pass draconian laws that would restrict Iraqis' freedoms throughout 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the world, Executive Director Tira…
(2025-01-16). 'Trump May Be Returning But the Post-War World Order Is Not'. bylinetimes.com Are we entering a new era of Disorder? Some would say we are already in it. | The United Nations Security Council has for years been unable to fulfil its mandate to uphold international peace and security because of ideological disputes between its five permanent members. | The UN General Assembly, where no member state has a veto, reaches more agreements, but cannot enforce its resolutions. | The UN's programmes and agencies, such as the World Food Programme and Refugee Agency do valuable work, but face massive funding shortfalls. Funding for peacekeeping is also drying up. | The UN Human Rights Council h…
(2025-01-16). 'Enough is enough — halt this reckless expansion', Fiji NGO tells Rabuka. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva A Fiji community human rights coalition has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to halt his "reckless expansion" of government and refocus on addressing Fiji's pressing challenges. The NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) said it was outraged by the abrupt and arbitrary reshuffling of government ministerial portfolios and the…
(2025-01-16). UN braces for impact of Trump's second term. america.cgtn.com 
The United Nations is bracing itself for the worst case scenario should the Donald Trump administration decide to cut funding to the organization.
| During his first term, Trump suspended funding for the U.N. health and family planning agencies and withdrew from its cultural organization and top human rights body.
| Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York about what the next four years could potentially hold.
(2025-01-16). Massive China trade surplus exposes fake Western economies. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the latest trade data coming out of China for year ending 2024 and why this highlights that China and Global South economies are real as opposed to fictitious Western economies dominated by financialization.
(2025-01-16). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Australia: Reversals in Respect for Children's Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A cell at Cairns watch house in Queensland, Australia where the authorities detained children in 2024. | © 2024 Inspector of Detention Services, Office of the Queensland Ombudsman ("Cairns and Murgon watch‚Äëhouses inspection report: Focus on detention of children")…
(2025-01-16). Cambodia: Hun Manet Drastically Curtails Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Environmental activist Phuon Keoraksmey is escorted by police officers following the guilty verdict in the criminal trial of 10 Mother Nature activists, at the municipal court in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, July 2, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Heng Sinith…
(2025-01-16). East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Refugees are taken in trucks from Joda, on the Sudanese border, to Renk, in South Sudan. | © 2024 Sipa via AP Images | (Nairobi) — Civilians in East Africa and the Horn bore the brunt of armed conflicts between government forces and opposition armed groups in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Throughout the region, the authorities have harassed activists and government critics and suppressed dissent. For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the worl…
(2025-01-16). Egypt: Repression, Rising Poverty in Sisi's Second Decade. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man walks past an exchange office in Cairo, Egypt, March 6, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Amr Nabil. | (Beirut) — The government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt entered its second decade with wholesale repression, systematically detaining and punishing peaceful critics and activists, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Egypt's severe economic crisis had devastating effects on people's access to economic, social, and cultural rights while authorities thrived on a lack of accountability and public scrutiny.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th ed…
(2025-01-16). Haiti: Escalating Violence; Humanitarian Crisis. hrw.org Residents walk past a burnt car as they evacuate the Delmas 22 neighborhood the morning after an attack amid ongoing criminal violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, May 2, 2024. | © 2024 Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo…
(2025-01-16). Lebanon: Hostilities Wreak Havoc on Civilians. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Teacher Ahmed Awada inspects his school that was damaged by an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, November 29, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Bilal Hussein | (Beirut) — The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had devastating impacts on civilians in Lebanon and included scores of apparent war crimes and laws of war violations, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.Between October 2023 and December 2024, Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed more than 4,000 people, including more than 240 children, 220 health and rescue workers, and 700 women. T…
(2025-01-16). Pakistan: New Government Cracks Down on Free Expression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A police vehicle set on fire by alleged supporters of the Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan party during clashes in Karachi, Pakistan, October 13, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Fareed Khan…
(2025-01-16). Retreat and Resistance in Dark Times. hrw.org Play Video | (New York) — The events of 2024 have shown that even in the darkest times there are those who dare to resist oppression and demonstrate the courage to seek progress, said Tirana Hassan, executive director at Human Rights Watch, today in releasing the organization's World Report 2025. In the face of rising authoritarianism, repression, and armed conflict, governments should respect and defend universal human rights with more rigor and urgency than ever, and civil society should remain steadfast in holding them accountable.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch…
(2025-01-16). South Korea: Rights and Democracy Prevail. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators chant slogans during a protest against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, December 7, 2024. | © 2024 Jean Chung/Bloomberg via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — South Korea maintained its positive human rights record in 2024 despite an increasingly acrimonious political environment and persistent concerns about women's rights, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The prompt impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol following his unexpected and short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3 demonstrated the…
(2025-01-16). Tunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators wave Tunisian flags and raise placards during a demonstration organized by the Tunisian Network for Rights and Freedoms in Tunis, Tunisia, on September 22, 2024. | © 2024 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP | (Beirut) — The Tunisian government exacerbated its repression of critical voices and accelerated its crackdown on civil society groups, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Authorities undermined the integrity of the October presidential election, escalating politically motivated arrests and arbitrary detentions, including of prospective c…
(2025-01-16). West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The leaders of Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Mali, Col. Assimi Goita (L), and Burkina Faso, Capt. Ibrahim Traore (R), show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States, which they signed during their first summit in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024. | © 2024 Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-01-16). Farage slammed for arguing protecting workers from harassment will ruin 'pub banter'. leftfootforward.org Labour has slammed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage for claiming that protecting workers from harassment at work could result in the 'end' of pub banter. | GB News also published a scaremongering report earlier this week suggesting that under Labour's new Employment Rights Bill, if a waiter overhears a conversation that they find offensive and the employer fails to take action, management will be "hauled before a committee to answer for your wrong-think". | The Employment Rights Bill introduces a requirement for employers to prevent third party harassment of employees while they're at work. An employer will only…
(2025-01-16). Bangladesh: Lasting Reforms Needed to Stop Abuses. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Students take part in a protest march to demand justice for those killed during anti-quota protests in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 3, 2024. | © 2024 KM Asad/LightRocket via Getty…
(2025-01-16). Inside visual artist Nsenga Knight's Close to Home exhibition. newarab.com 
"That's such a great question, I'm so glad you asked that. You probably have it as a British saying that something's 'hitting close to home,'" says artist Born in Brooklyn as an Afro-Caribbean American Muslim, Nsenga explains that the idea came about during the 2023 International Symposium on the History and Legacy of Muslims in the Caribbean…
(2025-01-16). Caravan to be held in Argentina for Milagro Sala's freedom. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Members of trade union, social, political and human rights organizations from Argentina will participate in a caravan from this capital to La Plata to demand the release of indigenous leader Milagro Sala, detained nine years ago.
(2025-01-16). How the US's Empty Threats Allowed Israel to Perpetuate Horrors in Palestine. truthout.org In early November, a small group of senior U.S. human rights diplomats met with a top official in President Joe Biden's State Department to make one final, emphatic plea: We must keep our word. Weeks before, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the administration delivered their most explicit ultimatum yet to Israel, demanding the Israel Defense Forces allow hundreds more trucksloads of food… |
(2025-01-16). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-16). Sri Lanka: New Government Pledges Economic Reform, Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Newspaper front pages featuring president-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake on display in Colombo, Sri Lanka, September 23, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena | (Bangkok) — The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which took office on September 23, 2024, has promised to address longstanding human rights issues that have plunged Sri Lanka into repeated crises, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2025. Dissanayake has pledged to introduce more equitable economic policies and to repeal the notoriously abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act, but he has not…
(2025-01-16). UK: New Government Failing to Uphold Democratic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of peaceful protesters stand up for rights in an Anti-Racism Protest in London, UK, August 7, 2024. | © Martin Suker | (London) —United Kingdom authorities are seriously undermining democratic rights, especially the right to peaceful protest, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The Labour government, which took office in July 2024, has failed to roll back draconian anti-protest measures introduced by the previous administration, while continuing to appeal a court ruling that curbs the measures.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, H…
(2025-01-16). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-16). UNRWA unraveled amid Israel's allegations, reduced intl. support. presstv.ir UNRWA faces a deepening financial crisis due to reduced international support following Israel's allegations and pressure on donor countries.
(2025-01-16). Mutual Aid Networks That Emerged in Housing Crisis Are Mobilizing Amid LA Fires. truthout.org I've always said that Los Angeles is a mirror: Whatever you're seeking, you'll find it reflected back to you. Sure, the city has its ugly parts — celebrity worship and diet fads and smog that blots out the sky — but Los Angeles' true core is multitudinous. Home to about 13 million people, the sprawling metropolis brims with countless communities and enclaves, neighborhoods and histories. |
(2025-01-16). PDF of January 16 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF LA fires showDisaster response in U.S. collapsed Dr. King's legacy & recent strikes Philly Chinatown wins arena battle Capitalism's housing crisis On the picket line Global warming inferno Musk boosts bigots worldwide Galápagos — Pentagon base? Editorials: Real solidarity with Los Angeles Trump puts profits first Tear . . . |
(2025-01-16). The Legacy of 'Genocide Joe' Biden. counterpunch.org 
I wish I could say the sheer lack of action with the Biden administration was surprising, but it was hardly unpredictable and there's a reason Cornel West refers to 'Genocide Joe' as "neoliberal milquetoast." Biden did exactly what he told campaign donors he would do. He said he wouldn't "demonize" the rich and "no ones
(2025-01-16). The Gaza Genocide: The Fall of Israel's Immunity. counterpunch.org 
A dramatic escape was cited by Israeli media as the reason that Yuval Vagdani, a soldier in the Israeli army, managed to escape justice in Brazil. Vagdani was accused by a Palestinian advocacy legal group, the Hind Rajab Foundation, of carrying out well-documented crimes in Gaza. He is not the only Israeli soldier being pursued
(2025-01-16). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-16). Canada and Ukraine: The Suppression of a Shameful History. covertactionmagazine.com A few days before Remembrance Day, November 11, 2024, the Government of Canada announced that it will not release that portion of a report produced by the Commission of Inquiry into War Criminals in Canada (Deschênes Commission) that names 900 Canadians accused of war crimes committed on behalf of the Nazis. Canada admitted these people …
(2025-01-16). Start saving every hostage you can. Netanyahu, sign the deal, now. haaretz.com After my parents-in-law were taken hostage, after seeing that Netanyahu government ministers don't think it's their duty to get them back, it's terrifying to let hope in. My father-in-law could have been saved. But now they must bring every single hostage home…
(2025-01-16). Gaza war is over, an impediment to Trump's truly lucrative prize: Israeli-Saudi normalization. haaretz.com Netanyahu and his spin doctors promise that the hostage deal is just a tiny lull, after which, if need be, the war will resume at full strength. But everybody, from Doha to Riyadh, from D.C. to Abu Dhabi, is here for the grand deal, from advisors to brokers, huge infrastructure projects to multi-billion arms deals…
(2025-01-16). Israel, Hamas trade accusations on finalization of cease-fire, hostage release deal. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel, Hamas agreed to hostage/cease-fire deal, officials from Israel, Egypt and the U.S. say; Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says 81 people were killed and 188 wounded over the last 24 hours ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF, Shin Bet say they carried out strike in West Bank's Jenin ‚ñ ICC: Italy won't enforce ICC warrants against Netanyahu if he visits the country, Italian ministers say…
(2025-01-16). Israeli Attacks Kill 70+ as Netanyahu Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire Deal. indybay.org "Despite the jubilation of the population in Gaza as well as that of the families of hostages held by Hamas, there have already been signs that Netanyahu has no interest in a lasting cease-fire."
(2025-01-16). Vanuatu polling underway in snap election one month after quake. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor in Port Vila More than 180,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes today with polls now open in Vanuatu. It is remarkable the snap election is even able to happen with Friday marking one month since the 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the capital Port Vila. According to…
(2025-01-16). "Everybody on my line voted to strike": Daimler Trucks Detroit Axle workers deliver 99 percent mandate for walkout. wsws.org The workers at the wider plant produce critical components for several of the company's major commercial vehicle brands, including Freightliner and Western Star trucks and Thomas Built school buses.
(2025-01-16). Montana's Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Moves Forward After Key House Vote. truthout.org Montana's Republican-controlled House advanced a bill on Wednesday that would ban transgender people from using bathrooms in public buildings that do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. House Bill 121 appears to specifically target two Montana lawmakers — transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) and nonbinary state Rep. SJ Howell (D) — while broadly restricting all transgender… |
(2025-01-16). The Confidence Trick That Propelled Donald Trump and the National Populists Into Power. bylinetimes.com On 20 January Donald Trump will be installed as US President for the second time. Key to his victory was his national populist Make America Great Again movement succeeding in winning the votes of a much wider spectrum of Americans than in 2016. One major factor was the backing of many young white men in the rural areas of rustbelt states. But Trump also gained among male African Americans and, particularly, among Latino men. His victory showed the expanding reach of this cross-class coalition — what Trump called "the great realignment" of politics. Whereas in 2020, Biden won the poor (people earning $50,…
(2025-01-16). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-16). This war has cost us too much. pressenza.com Our hearts have been torn apart every single day over the past 466 days of unimaginable devastation, fear, and loss. Yet, amidst this, we are profoundly thankful to be alive to witness this day. | A day when so many will return home. A day when we will see people, hopefully, beginning to heal. A day when our children will finally shake with joy, not terror. | As bereaved members of the Parents Circle-Families Forum, we Palestinians and Israelis families, will finally grieve fully for our loved ones—not in the shadow of ongoing violence, but in the fragile light of hope. | For years, we have cried out for a…
(2025-01-16). Ayatollah Khamenei Hails Resistance for Forcing Israel to Retreat. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has lauded the Palestinian resistance for showing fortitude and forcing the Zionist regime to retreat.
(2025-01-16). Pezeshkian: Iran open to talks but fully prepared to crush enemy if attacked. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Iran is fully prepared to crush the enemy in the event of any aggression but is also ready to hold talks on differences.
(2025-01-16). Blinken's statements on Israel's objective and failure to destroy Hamas. aljazeera.com According to the Biden administration, has Israel destroyed Hamas?>
(2025-01-16). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
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(2025-01-16). Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday. haaretz.com Warning that 'not everything will go smoothly,' the official added that mediators will meet in Cairo on Thursday focusing on implementation of every aspect of the deal…
(2025-01-16). How could war be so bad for Israel and so good for the shekel? haaretz.com Oddly, as missiles rained down and Israel's reputation took blows, the shekel held its own. That may not last…
(2025-01-16). After 10 years, longest-held Israeli hostages due to come home as part of Gaza agreement. haaretz.com The families of Abera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, both of whom have been held in Gaza for a decade, are excited to know that their loved ones are coming home, but feel their inclusion in the deal was an afterthought. 'They really hitched a ride on this deal,' Hisham's father said…
(2025-01-16). 'Everyone copes differently. I choose faith'. haaretz.com Miri Ben Ami, whose son Yosef Chaim Ohana was abducted from the Nova festival and is held in Gaza, has been selling books by Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav at Hostage Square since he was taken. 'I believe that thanks to faith, my son and all the hostages will come home,' she says…
(2025-01-16). These parties have changed Israelis' lives (even if they're just dancing in the dark). haaretz.com Dance parties in the dark allow anyone to move with complete freedom. Israeli participants describe it as a healing and liberating experience — especially after October 7…
(2025-01-16). Palestinians wary of Gaza truce as Israeli strikes kill dozens. newarab.com 
The strikes targeted various areas across the Gaza Strip, including Gaza City. | The deal, which will see 33 captives re…
(2025-01-16). Alegría en Gaza por tregua, tras 15 meses de muerte y destrucción. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) Tras 15 meses de muerte y destrucción, los habitantes de la Franja de Gaza amanecieron hoy con esperanzas sobre el fin de la guerra tras el acuerdo de alto el fuego de seis semanas entre Hamas e Israel.
(2025-01-16). 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards laureates announced. pressenza.com The 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards will this year honor individuals from Brazil, Germany, India, Navajo country, the United States and Zimbabwe for their achievements in working for a nuclear-free world. | The Award laureates are chosen by an international jury of their peers and are offered in three categories: Resistance, Education and Solution. The 2025 laureates are: S.P. Udayakumar (India) for Resistance; Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and Norbert Suchanek (Brazil / Germany) for Education; and Edwick Madzimure (Zimbabwe) for Solution.
(2025-01-16). Don't Let the Nuclear Industry Use "Clean Energy" the Way it Once Used "End the War" counterpunch.org 
A recent New York Times article featured Bill Gates standing on the site of a future nuclear reactor in Wyoming, holding a shovel and trying his best to look like he'd ever used one before. The Wyoming reactor has many obstacles to overcome in its future construction, including the "inevitable delays and cost overruns that
(2025-01-16). French Nuclear: End of the Line? wattsupwiththat.com Flamanville, he writes, "is likely one of the last nuclear plants to be built in Europe. Hinckley Point may be completed at some point in the future in the UK, but even in France the next ones are in doubt, with decisions on future investments postponed. "By the time any new nuclear plant in the West gets built, the transformation of our power systems towards renewables dominance will be over."
(2025-01-16). Zarif Reveals Mossad Planted Explosives in Iran's Nuclear Equipment. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-16). At inauguration, President Maduro promises to maximize people's role. workers.org 
Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated for his third term as president of Venezuela on Jan. 10. Delegations from 125 countries and international organizations participated in the swearing-in ceremony. Venezuelans celebrate inauguration of reelected President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas, Jan. 10, 2025,Photo: Freddy àëáñez, Telesur. In one of the first acts of his . . . |
(2025-01-16). Iran Refutes Allegation of Training, Providing Assistance to Ansarullah Forces. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations dismissed the baseless claims that Iran has trained or provided assistance for the Houthi forces of Yemen, saying such accusations are rooted in disinformation, lack credible technical evidence, and are driven by political agendas.
(2025-01-16). Yemeni journalist appears in Houthi court after 3-month disappearance. cpj.org
(2025-01-16). IMO chief to visit Egypt amid worries on Houthi Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Elon Musk: end X members banning access to themselves. onlineopinion.com.au I am currently a victim of X Member Censorship – having received this notice when I sought to access the X site of Ali Shihabi — an advisor to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman.
(2025-01-16). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-16). Search, rescue ops continue in Tibet's Shigatse following deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake. presstv.ir Rescue efforts continue in Shigatse region after a devastating earthquake hit Tibet.
(2025-01-16). Spain pledges 10 million euros for Lebanon army. newarab.com 
Spain's top diplomat announced Wednesday a EUR 10 million aid package for "This announcement of 10 million euros for the United Nations Development Programme" will contribute to "supplement the salaries of the Lebanese Armed Forces" as well as finance "solar panels and logistical aspects" of the army, Jose Manuel Albares said during a v…
(2025-01-16). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-16). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Take Trump and Musk's threats very seriously! cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Iran's President in Tajikistan for Official Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received an official welcome by his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon during a state visit to Dushanbe on Thursday.
(2025-01-16). Thailand Appeals for Iran's Help in Releasing Citizens Held Captive in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa appreciated Iran for its good offices in the release of a number of Thai nationals held captive by Hamas in Gaza, asking Tehran to keep playing a role in the efforts to ensure the release of the remaining ones.
(2025-01-16). Iran, Tajikistan Sign Cooperation Documents During Presidential Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior authorities from Iran and Tajikistan signed 22 memoranda of understanding and issued a joint statement on bilateral cooperation during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's official visit to Dushanbe.
(2025-01-16). Iran Rebuts Story on Contact with Musk over Release of Italian Woman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry dismissed a media story that Elon Musk has played a role in the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from Iran.
(2025-01-16). China unveils advanced research platform to revolutionise sustainable energy development. tvbrics.com 
This holds potential to address global energy needs without the environmental downsides of fossil fuels…
(2025-01-16). India becomes fourth country to successfully complete space docking operation. tvbrics.com 
The country sets a new benchmark in space exploration with a successful docking experiment…
(2025-01-16). India expects five-fold growth in green investments by 2030. tvbrics.com 
According to government data, India's installed renewable energy capacity reached 209.44 GW by December 2024…
(2025-01-16). Iran announces 24 solar energy industrial parks to boost renewable power and industry. tvbrics.com 
By integrating solar energy, Iran aims to reduce its energy supply-demand gap while fostering sustainable economic growth…
(2025-01-16). President of Belarus approves strategies for country's participation in BRICS and SCO. tvbrics.com The documents are planned for five years…
(2025-01-16). Bannon vs Musk: How Trump's U-turn on H-1B visas has split MAGA. aljazeera.com Trump's tech allies are at loggerheads with the MAGA camp over a visa programme that brings in foreign workers.
(2025-01-16). Muckraking financial firm Hindenburg Research to disband, founder says. aljazeera.com Renowned short-seller Nate Anderson says his work has been 'intense, and at times, all-encompassing'.
(2025-01-16). TikTok planning complete US shutdown as ban deadline looms, reports say. aljazeera.com Popular video-sharing platform preparing to go fully dark in the US from Sunday, reports say.
(2025-01-16). Biden takes aim at oligarchs and extreme wealth in farewell address. aljazeera.com US President Joe Biden said 'powerful forces' threatened to undo his climate policies as Trump prepares to take office.
(2025-01-16). Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in 'attempted burglary' at Mumbai home. aljazeera.com Doctors say Khan on path to 'complete recovery' after receiving six stab wounds as police search for suspect.
(2025-01-16). Fact-check: Did Gavin Newsom cut $100m in fire prevention funding? aljazeera.com Online posts, citing a January 10 Newsweek article, claim Newsom cut $101m in fire prevention funding. Is this true?
(2025-01-16). How will Trump approach — and possibly transform — presidential power? aljazeera.com The power of the presidency has grown for decades, but experts say Trump could go further in his second term.
(2025-01-16). Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on test flight. aljazeera.com The rocket's first attempt to launch on Monday was scrubbed around because ice had accumulated on a propellant line.
(2025-01-16). Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings. aljazeera.com Figures like Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe faced questions over concerns about Trump prosecuting political rivals.
(2025-01-16). 'Key to space ambitions': India succeeds in historic space docking mission. aljazeera.com Only the US, Russia and China have previously docked in space. The expertise is critical for advanced missions.
(2025-01-16). Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What's the latest, and how can you help? aljazeera.com Wind conditions will ease but authorities warn another round of Santa Ana winds could develop early next week.
(2025-01-16). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-16). 'Russians in Kherson train on civilians': Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine. aljazeera.com Residents and officials accuse Russians of 'human safaris' with fatal effects in a city they once occupied.
(2025-01-16). Donald Trump plans to 'save' TikTok from looming US ban. aljazeera.com His camp says he is exploring options to 'create space to put deal in place' after media report on executive order plan.
(2025-01-16). What is Red Dye 3 and why has the US FDA banned it in food and drinks? aljazeera.com The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a 2022 petition by consumer advocacy groups to ban the use of the dye.
(2025-01-16). Trump versus the Gulf of Mexico. aljazeera.com At the end of the day, there is nothing 'beautiful' about imperialism.
(2025-01-16). Teary Ons Jabeur struggles with asthma flare-up at Australian Open. aljazeera.com Asthma attack leaves the Tunisian tennis player in tears as she battles her way through her second-round match.
(2025-01-16). Tanzania dismisses reports of deadly disease outbreak. plenglish.com Dar es Salaam, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The news of an outbreak in Tanzania of the deadly Marburg fever, a disease similar to Ebola, was denied after the results of clinical tests on suspected cases were released.
(2025-01-16). China's chip industry advances, despite more U.S. chip export restrictions. america.cgtn.com 
The Biden Administration recently laid out its latest framework for governing the exports of advanced chip technology, which sets restrictions on sales to China. The incoming Trump administration will soon be reviewing this policy and making its own decisions on whether to continue pursuing the same course. In the meantime, China continues to innovate even without those components. Mark Niu reports.
(2025-01-16). Rescue workers search for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet. presstv.ir Rescue workers search rubble for survivors after powerful quake strikes China's Tibet.
(2025-01-16). A punto de terminar las obras civiles del parque eólico La Herradura>. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) La construcción civil del parque eólico La Herradura 1, en el norte de la provincia de Las Tunas, está a punto de terminar, para abrir las puertas, así, a la instalación de 22 aerogeneradores, cuando continúe el programa inversionista pactado con la República Popular China.
(2025-01-16). China and Philippines hold consultation mechanism on the South Sea. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of China and the Philippines presided today in the southern city of Xiamen, Fujian province, the tenth meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South Sea.
(2025-01-16). The Fires This Time: Historic Altadena Aflame. counterpunch.org View this post on Instagram |
(2025-01-16). Biden's "Better Angels" Bullshit. counterpunch.org 
Joe Biden's presidency ends on January 20, 2025. There will likely be a media stampede to hallow his reign and trumpet his virtues. But Biden perpetually trampled his January 20, 2021, oath to "preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." In his 2022 State of the Union address, Biden declared, "When dictators
(2025-01-16). Copped Out: Global Warming and Global Markets. counterpunch.org 
As is now something of an annual ritual, last month's COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended on a rather shabby note. Actually, one can describe its beginning the same way. Ilham Aliyev, the dictator who rules Azerbaijan, a country where fossil fuels make up 90 percent of its export revenues, opened the conference calling fossil
(2025-01-16). The Power of Place in Understanding—and Reframing—Digital Capitalism. counterpunch.org The Internet, digital technologies, and the informational ecosystems they create are too often understood in abstract, immaterial, and (particularly) aspatial terms. While this mythology is not as prevalent as it once was, terms like "the cloud," "cyberspace," and even "ethernet" underscore a sense that our digital communications, interactions, and exchanges take place "somewhere else" —somewhere
(2025-01-16). Welcome to Washington: On the Eve of the Inauguration, Monumental Advice. counterpunch.org 
I love watching the brides pose for photos by the Lincoln Memorial and the teenagers wriggle through TikTok choreography near the Washington Monument. Their modern hopes breathe life into the centuries-old wisdom of our capital city. I have lived in Washington DC for years and still can't get enough of it. On sunny Saturday morning
(2025-01-16). What to Expect When You're Expecting a New President. counterpunch.org 
Well, here we are: After a long presidential campaign full of warnings from each "major" party campaign about the horrible things the other "major" party's candidate would do to us if elected, Inauguration Day approaches. On January 20, Donald Trump begins his second (non-consecutive) term as president of the United States. Within days — possibly
(2025-01-16). How Modern-Day Enslavers Try to Justify Their Actions. counterpunch.org 
Several high-profile celebrities were slapped with human-trafficking charges in late 2024, from music mogul Sean Combs, known as P. Diddy, to Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries. Neither has been tried yet, but in 2022 the R&B superstar R. Kelly was convicted of sex-trafficking crimes that dated back decades. He was sentenced to 30 years.
(2025-01-16). Immigration and its Discontent: Past and Present. covertactionmagazine.com [This is the first of a two-part article.—Editors] Immigration has been a "hot issue" in the United States for a long time. In the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin complained about the influx of German immigrants. In the mid-1800s, there was a strong nativist movement against European immigrants, especially Catholics and Jews. In the 1880s, it was …
(2025-01-16). Pam Bondi, Trump's Attorney General Pick, Has History of Corporate Lobbying and Election Denial. democracynow.org 
In her confirmation hearing Wednesday, Trump's nominee for attorney general, Pam Bondi, refused to answer Democrats' questions about maintaining the Department of Justice's independence from the president and pursuing his personal vendettas. Bondi also avoided directly answering questions about Trump's vow to pardon January 6 defendants and refused to say Trump definitively lost the 2020 election. "Bondi clearly has a comfort level with basing her prosecutorial discretion on whether someone has power and influence, and whether they're willing to give her a taste of that,"…
(2025-01-16). Gaza deal: What it means for peace in the Middle East—expert Q&A. nationofchange.org We asked Scott Lucas, an expert in the Middle East conflict at University College Dublin, to explain the key issues that have led to the agreement and what it means for the future of the region.
(2025-01-16). Gaza journalist removes protective gear after truce announcement. newarab.com 
Palestinian journalist In footage shared widely on social media, al-Sharif slowly removed his press helmet and protective vest, in a symbol of the toll the…
(2025-01-16). Met Police Could U-turn on Gaza Protest Restrictions After Widespread Backlash. bylinetimes.com The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War and other anti-war groups, had been challenged by Jewish figures including the Chief Rabbi for taking place near to the Central Synagogue London on the Jewish day of rest, Shabbat. It is a four minute walk from the BBC's HQ, New Broadcasting House in Westminster, though not directly on the planned march route. | The Met Police plan to use conditions under the Public Order Act to prevent the protest at the BBC on Portland Place, on the grounds that it would cause disruption to the synagogue. It is despite the groups claiming the Me…
(2025-01-16). Climate Just Cities: A Global South Perspective. plenglish.com New Delhi._ This article strives to capture concerns that have emerged from ActionAid Association's decades long work with deprived urban communities in India and beyond. The work started through engagement with the urban homeless, and the need to provide adequate shelter, and evolved to engage with people dependent on the informal economy.
(2025-01-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Around 25,000 walk out in Belgium against government proposal to raise pension age to 66 and increase number of qualifying years; retired teachers, social security and telecom workers in Iran demand pensions that keep up with the rising cost of living, while wood and paper workers in Rezvanshahr protest unpaid wages; healthcare workers including doctors, nurses and ancillary staff at hospital in South Africa strike after lack of adequate water supply for 20 days…
(2025-01-16). NHS worker in Britain speaks out against Labour privatisation. wsws.org Starmer's Labour government is risking patient safety by shifting burdens instead of solving systemic issues. Though he claims, "I'm not interested in putting ideology before patients," his plan reflects a Thatcherite push toward a two-tier healthcare system.
(2025-01-16). Thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors to be kicked out of hotels by FEMA amidst winter storms. liberationnews.org 
There are currently about 5,600 people across Western North Carolina being housed through hotel vouchers provided by FEMA.
(2025-01-16). Colombia asks Venezuela to release political prisoners. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro called on his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro to release all people who were arrested in the context of last year's elections, including 12 Colombians. In a…
(2025-01-16). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-16). Life of CPUSA leader, Rossana Cambron, lens into struggles of immigrants. peoplesworld.org 
Introduction: As a second Trump presidency looms, the treatment of immigrants, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean, remains a central and contentious issue. Republican border policies have long framed immigrants as threats, using them as scapegoats for broader societal problems. Yet much of the migration from Latin America is driven by the fallout from …
(2025-01-16). DeSantis Pick to Replace Rubio in Senate Is an Election-Denying Trump Loyalist. truthout.org Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked state Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) to become the state's next senator, replacing outgoing Sen. Marco Rubio (R). Rubio is vacating his seat due to being nominated by president-elect Donald Trump to serve as secretary of state in the next administration. It's believed that Rubio will likely be confirmed by the Senate to fill that role. |
(2025-01-16). Cuba Condemns Attacks on Venezuelan Consulates. orinocotribune.com
(2025-01-16). Guyana Strengthens its Servitude to ExxonMobil's Energy Plunder. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — Jan 14, 2025 | ExxonMobil began the year boasting
(2025-01-16). Uruguay faces a complex security situation. plenglish.com The former prosecutor commented on the records of crimes for last year, which the Minister of the Interior (MI), Nicolás Martinelli, presented. | According to those data, robberies were down 22%, thefts 5,7% and homicides 1%, compared to the previous year. | "We have a complicated situation, we have a complex situation," especially over drugs, Diaz said in a radio interview. | He questioned the methodology used by the MI Violence and Crime Observatory. | He lamented that the current authorities have not completed the ongoing victimization surveys. | He said it was unreasonable for violent crimes like robbery to…
(2025-01-16). Venezuelan youth celebrates Cuba's removal from spurious list. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Youth of the Venezuela-Cuba Movement of Mutual Friendship and Solidarity welcomed the decision of the US government to remove the island from the list of states allegedly sponsors of terrorism, a statement circulating here said.
(2025-01-16). Russia ready to establish dialogue between Putin and Trump. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said today that if the United States believes it necessary, it is possible to organize a meeting between the American president-elect, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin.
(2025-01-16). Ethiopia as a BRICS member will boost the economy, Iran believes. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf affirmed that Ethiopia, as a member of the BRICS group, represents an important opportunity so that his country boosts the economy, Fana Broadcasting Corporation reported on Thursday.
(2025-01-16). Unemployment a reality for millions of people, ILO warns. plenglish.com United Nations, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Some 402 million people remain unemployed in the world despite wanting to work, and the participation of the active population in the labor market is tending to decrease, the International Labor Organization (ILO) revealed today.
(2025-01-16). Relaciones EEUU-Cuba siguen con desafíos, afirma Sri Lanka Guardian. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) El diario Sri Lanka Guardian señaló hoy que, aun con la decisión de Estados Unidos de sacar a Cuba de la presunta lista de naciones patrocinadoras del terrorismo, sus relaciones bilaterales siguen enfrentadas a desafíos.
(2025-01-16). øPaz con fuerza. radiohc.cu "Biden suaviza el embargo a Cuba y la saca de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. El presidente saliente desafía a Trump, con un alivio de embargo insólito en su tiempo de descuento". Es el sorpresivo titular del periódico español, El País, del pasado martes, que ha recorrido el mundo.
(2025-01-16). Asociaciones y movimientos de solidaridad con Cuba continúan expresando su complacencia por decisión del gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu El 14 de enero de 2025, el gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció su decisión de retirar a Cuba de la vergonzosa lista del Departamento de Estado de países que supuestamente patrocinan el terrorismo.
(2025-01-16). Sugieren a Corte Suprema de Brasil rechazar viaje de Bolsonaro a EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) El fiscal general de Brasil, Paulo Gonet, recomienda hoy al ministro Alexandre de Moraes, de la Corte Suprema, que rechace la solicitud del exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro para asistir a la investidura de Donald Trump en Estados Unidos.
(2025-01-16). Movimiento Rebelde de Dominicana saluda defensa de Cuba a soberanía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) El Movimiento Rebelde (MR) de la República Dominicana expresó hoy que el Gobierno y el pueblo de Cuba demuestran, una vez más, el valor de la persistencia en la defensa de su soberanía.
(2025-01-16). Proyectan en Argentina filme cubano Fresa y chocolate. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) Los amantes del cine cubano podrán disfrutar en Argentina del multipremiado filme Fresa y chocolate, que será proyectado desde hoy y hasta el 22 de este mes en el capitalino cine Gaumont.
(2025-01-16). Aboga Cuba por enfoque integral en estrategias de desarrollo local. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero, instó a los gobiernos provinciales a implementar estrategias de desarrollo que se correspondan con las proyecciones nacionales para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, revelan hoy medios de prensa.
(2025-01-16). Bolivia espera promulgación de Ley de Distribución de Escaños. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) Tras su aprobación por más de dos tercios del pleno de la Cámara de Senadores, Bolivia aguarda hoy la promulgación de la Ley de Distribución de Escaños parlamentarios según el censo poblacional de marzo de 2024.
(2025-01-16). Cubana Leonor Borrell al Salón de la Fama de la FIBA. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC).- La cubana Leonor Borrell forma parte de los exaltados al Salón de la Fama de la Federación Internacional de Baloncesto (FIBA) en su clase de 2025, de la cual forman parte otros estelares como el español Pau Gasol, la estadounidense Dawn Staley y su compatriota, el entrenador Mike Krzyzewski.
(2025-01-16). Leonor Borrell orgullosa y feliz al entrar al Salón de la Fama del básquet. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC).- La cubana Leonor Borrell, considerada la mejor basquetbolista cubana de la historia, dijo sentirse "feliz y orgullosa" por su exaltación al Salón de la Fama de la FIBA y dedicó especialmente el reconocimiento a su entrenador Manuel "el Gallego" Pérez.
(2025-01-16). Brasil avanza con Lula. radiohc.cu Brasil vive la estabilidad asociada al presidente Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, aunque su gestión ha encontrado contratiempos, a causa de fenómenos naturales y otros de carácter extremo…
(2025-01-16). Directivo considera muy merecida exaltación de Leonor Borrell al Salón de la Fama de FIBA. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC).- El cubano Ruperto Herrera, gloria del deporte en la isla y uno de sus principales directivo durante años, se mostró feliz por la exaltación de Leonor Borrell al Salón de la Fama del baloncesto y la consideró muy justa.
(2025-01-16). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-16). Araghchi: Iran-Russia strategic deal step toward 'more just world'. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Iran and Russia will be a step toward creating a more balanced and just world.
(2025-01-16). US sanctions may impact Russian, Iranian oil supplies: IEA. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Talks resume on final day of contract extension for King Soopers grocery workers in Colorado, 3 years after 10-day strike. wsws.org Management at the Kroger-owned chain is demanding extensive concessions, especially from part-time workers, while the union has failed to put forward its own wage demands.
(2025-01-16). Forget presidential fanfare, U.S. imperialism occupies the White House. thealtworld.com U.S. imperialist power occupies the White House seamlessly and the world will continue to deal with the consequences of criminal American warmongering. | Donald Trump takes over from Joe Biden at the White House in less than a week in what is, for all intents and purposes, a theatrical change of the executive figurehead. | One manikin is wheeled out, another wheeled in. Cue the brass band and gun salutes. | There's a big difference in personal style and rhetoric about policies. But the world will continue to endure its experience of U.S. power — one of imperialistic militarism, conflict, and violence. | Out…
(2025-01-16). Hundreds of Washington Post Workers Demand Bezos Reexamine Paper's Direction. truthout.org Hundreds of employees at The Washington Post have signed a letter to billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, calling on him to meet with the newspaper's leaders to discuss the future of the publication amid a series of missteps that have led to reader distrust, workers leaving the company and loss of revenue. The letter, which includes sentiments flattering to Bezos, comes as the billionaire has been… |
(2025-01-16). Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's Expansionist Aims for Greenland, Panama. truthout.org New polling shows that a majority of Americans reject president-elect Donald Trump's recent imperialist demands, including his calls for the U.S. to take control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. In mid-December, Trump demanded that the Panama Canal, territory that was returned to Panama as part of a 1977 treaty, be given back to the U.S., claiming that U.S. ships were being "ripped off."… |
(2025-01-16). Lawmakers in States With Restrictions Are Pushing More Anti-Abortion Bills. truthout.org Conservative state lawmakers are prepared to press for more abortion restrictions this year, regardless of any action President-elect Donald Trump pursues in office. Many of the bills filed in state legislatures across the country focus on abortion pills, abortion access for minors and, in at least one state, how to undo protections for the procedure. Legislators in Indiana, Missouri… |
(2025-01-16). Plans for a Majorly Polluting Chemical Plant Nixed in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. truthout.org Environmental groups are claiming victory after Mitsubishi Chemical Group dropped plans for a $1.3 billion plant in the heart of Louisiana's industrial corridor. In the works for more than a decade, the chemical manufacturing complex would have been the largest of its kind in the world, stretching across 77 acres in Geismar, a small community about 60 miles west of New Orleans. |
(2025-01-16). Los Angeles fires destroy the archive of 20th century composer Arnold Schoenberg. wsws.org The disasters produced by capitalism are threatening all of human culture.
(2025-01-16). Australia hit by second hottest year on record in 2024. wsws.org The Australian climate in 2024 was 1.46 ∫C hotter than the twentieth century average, a product of capitalist-driven climate change.
(2025-01-16). Australia: Disinformation campaign directed at public housing tower residents. wsws.org Labor authorities are trying to cover over the reality that the planned destruction of 44 public housing towers in Melbourne is an assault on residents, in the interests of property developers.
(2025-01-16). Workers speak out on devastation from Los Angeles fires. wsws.org The damage and economic impact of the firestorm is now projected by Accuweather to reach $275 billion. This would make it one of the costliest disasters in US history.
(2025-01-16). Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei certified to stand in German federal election. wsws.org The SGP is the only party standing in the election that opposes the insane pro-war policy that is supported by all the parties in parliament.
(2025-01-16). Sri Lankan government escalates witch-hunt against school development officers. wsws.org As the JVP/NPP government steps up its repression of school development officers, the teachers' and principals' trade unions are either openly endorsing police actions or turning a blind eye.
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-16). How CPJ helps jailed journalists. Lucy Westcott
(2025-01-16). Attacks on the Press in 2024. cpj.org 
(2025-01-16). Journalist jailings near record high in 2024 as crackdown on press freedom grows. cpj.org
(2025-01-16). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2025-01-16). The Heat: BRICS 2025. america.cgtn.com 
Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS as a full member, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the group. There are now ten full members and eight new partner countries in the bloc, making up 41.4% of global GDP and half the world population. | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a Pro…
(2025-01-16). Fiji quota proposal sparks debate on women's representation in politics. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Monika Singh The lack of women representation in parliaments across the world remains a vexed and contentious issue. In Fiji, this problem has again surfaced for debate in response to Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica's call for a quota system to increase women's representation in Parliament. Kamikamica was speaking at the "Capacity Building…
(2025-01-16). Ingredients for healthy longevity | Recipe: Lentil curry. anabaptistworld.org The New Year is a natural time of reflection and renewed focus on what is life giving. As a dietitian who works as a health and wellness coach, it is my busiest season. Many clients are interested in making food related changes this time of year. Interested in free, unsolicited dietary advice? Read on. If …
(2025-01-16). Kemi Badenoch's Spokesman Ties Himself in Knots Over Her 'Peasants' Grooming Gang Comments. bylinetimes.com The Conservative Party leader's spokesman told reporters to stop "quibbling" over "language" after he faced repeated questions about her suggestion that grooming gangs are made up of "peasants" from "sub-communities". | Kemi Badenoch told GB News on Tuesday that the perpetrators come from "a very poor background, a sort of peasant background, very, very rural, almost cut off from even the home-origin countries that they might have been in". | And she added further fuel to the fire by adding: "There are some places where, when people behave in that way, a mob turns up and burns their homes down, and then they k…
(2025-01-16). Uganda families lose homes to flood that damages church. anabaptistworld.org Kikubya Mennonite Church in Kyankwanzi District, Uganda, was impacted greatly by flooding in September.
(2025-01-16). Ingredients for healthy longevity | Recipe: Lentil curry. anabaptistworld.org The New Year is a natural time of reflection and renewed focus on what is life giving. As a dietitian who works as a health and wellness coach, it is my busiest season. Many clients are interested in making food related changes this time of year. Interested in free, unsolicited dietary advice? Read on. If …
(2025-01-16). Uganda families lose homes to flood that damages church. anabaptistworld.org Kikubya Mennonite Church in Kyankwanzi District, Uganda, was impacted greatly by flooding in September.
(2025-01-16). AUKUS: flawed and sinking. onlineopinion.com.au Australia has yet to see the fabled white elephants of the sea and remains at the mercy of the US Congress.
(2025-01-16). Cuba Removed From State Sponsors of Terrorism List. pressenza.com This milestone is the result of relentless efforts by activists and organizations over the past several years who worked tirelessly to challenge the baseless designation, which made it nearly impossible for Cuba to make transactions using international banking systems and acquire necessary goods on the international market. | The removal demonstrates the power of collective action and international solidarity—but it doesn't stop here. The U.S. continues to uphold a strangling economic blockade on Cuba, which intentionally generates scarcity of essential items on the island. Biden's political decision to wai…
(2025-01-16). B-Sides: Anthony Veasna So's "Afterparties" publicbooks.org In "Afterparties," Anthony Veasna So explores the American dream's false promise of a profitable, progressive futurity.
(2025-01-16). SATIRE: How Mark Zuckerberg Is Making Meta More MAGA-Friendly. theonion.com Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made a major right-wing pivot, including adding Trump ally Dana White to the company's board and agreeing to cohost an inauguration reception. Here are the other changes Zuckerberg is implementing to make the tech company more MAGA-friendly. 12,000% more AI-generated images of a muscular Elon Musk shaking hands …
(2025-01-16). SATIRE: LAPD Arrests Everyone Who Lost Home In Fire. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Saying such individuals posed a threat to the safety and security of all city residents, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday that it had arrested everyone who lost their home in the ongoing wildfires. "In the interest of maintaining public order, I have instructed my officers to round up any suspicious person whose …
(2025-01-16). SATIRE: Michelle Obama Confirms She Will Skip Rest Of Decade. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Declining to attend any event or go anywhere at all until 2030, former first lady Michelle Obama confirmed Thursday that she would be skipping the rest of the decade. "I've decided to just go ahead and excuse myself for the rest of the 2020s," said Obama, speaking to reporters through an intercom by the front …
(2025-01-16). SATIRE: Nursing Home Told Man Playing Accordion For Them Is Billy Joel. theonion.com SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ—Having been informed that he canceled a major stop on his big world tour just to be with them on a Thursday afternoon, residents at Golden Horizons Senior Care Center were told the man playing accordion for them in the facility's dining room was Billy Joel. "That's right, folks, the Piano Man himself …
(2025-01-16). CƒÉlin Georgescu: The Globalist bankers are attempting to use the situation in Romania as the door to World War III. expose-news.com CƒÉlin Georgescu, the rightful President of Romania, joined The Alex Jones Show yesterday to discuss the recent Romanian elections and the revolution that is currently happening in the country. He says that …
(2025-01-16). UK's CAN Bill: A draconian, vague law and what we can do to stop it before it's too late. expose-news.com On Tuesday, Bernie Spofforth released a video that exposes the catastrophic implications of the Climate and Nature ("CAN") Bill. This Bill could devastate the UK's economy, destroy rural communities and jeopardise energy …
(2025-01-16). UN-sponsored climate cartel has suspended its activities after being abandoned by BlackRock. expose-news.com The Net Zero Asset Managers ("NZAM") initiative, a coalition of major investors promoting net-zero emissions by 2050, suspended its activities on Monday after losing key members, including BlackRock. NZAM, a formal partner …
(2025-01-16). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Department monitors Vaal Dam levels. sanews.gov.za Department monitors Vaal Dam levels | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is closely monitoring the Vaal Dam after the dam's water levels drastically increased from last week's 24.3% to 46.2% this week. | | According to the department's real time data, the water levels have again significantly increased overnight to 50.53%. | | Departmental spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, said the dam has, for the past few months, been on a downward spiral with the department making plans to release water from the Sterkfontein Dam into the Vaal Dam, to augment its levels when it reached 18% in volume. | | However, Mavasa said…
(2025-01-16). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Joe Biden warns of dangers of social media disinformation and tech platforms bowing to Trump in farewell address. leftfootforward.org "The truth is smothered by lies told for power and for profit."
(2025-01-16). What is the Heartland Institute? Inside the climate denial group Nigel Farage has links to. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage and Liz Truss were at the UK launch of a US-based climate change denying lobbying group in December.
(2025-01-16). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-16). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-16). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-16). California firefighters battling wildfire near Los Angeles. presstv.ir California firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire.
(2025-01-16). Tehran rejects Elon Musk's role in release of Italian journalist as 'media fantasy'. presstv.ir Iran has dismissed US media reports about Elon Musk's role and intervention in the release of an Italian journalist.
(2025-01-16). Iran, Tajikistan presidents oversee signing of 23 MoUs to boost ties. presstv.ir Iran's president and his Tajik counterpart expressed hope for the reinforcement of bilateral relations.
(2025-01-16). Bright prospects of Iran's energy portfolio. presstv.ir Iran is currently one of the largest electricity producers in West Asia, yet the electricity industry in the country is saddled with a series of challenges which have resulted in imbalances between production and consumption.
(2025-01-16). Top general: Enemy dares not cast hostile glance at Iran. presstv.ir Iran's top military general has praised the country's naval capabilities, saying the enemy does not dare cast a hostile glance at the Islamic Republic.
(2025-01-16). Antisemitism is not world's oldest hatred- Remind Michael J Salamon and Louis Libin. salaficentre.com 
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(2025-01-16). Reflection whenever Iblees emboldens the Bid'ee (Haqiqatjou). salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Reflection whenever Iblees emboldens the Bid'ee Haqiqatjou to utter falsehood against Ahlus Sunnah or mocks them, or praises misguidance and its proponents among the Rafidah and others Allah, The Most High, says: ŸÑŸéÿß ÿ™Ÿéÿ≠Ÿíÿ≥Ÿéÿ®ŸéŸÜŸëŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ŸäŸéŸÅ&Yum…
(2025-01-16). Sicut in Coelo et in Terra: Cina e USA, la corsa allo spazio. strategic-culture.su Il quarto dominio geopolitico, lo spazio, non è mai stato cosਠvicino. La Cina corre per il primo posto, mentre gli Stati Uniti d'America cercano di aprire nuovi lidi di conflitto oltre l'atmosfera terrestre. | Segue nostro Il quarto dominio | In Geopolitica, i domini di guerra sono 5: terra, acqua, aria, spazio extra-atmosferico e infosfera. Il quinto dominio è artificiale, creato dall'uomo, mentre gli altri quattro sono tutti pre…
(2025-01-16). Ukraine remains locked in an economic form of Stockholm syndrome. strategic-culture.su
(2025-01-16). Plastic Pollution: A Growing Threat to Bangladesh's Environment. pressenza.com Plastic pollution has emerged as a critical environmental issue in Bangladesh, exacerbated by rapid urbanization, inadequate waste management infrastructure, and a lack of widespread recycling practices. With increasing plastic waste generation, especially in urban centers like Dhaka and Chattogram, the country faces dire environmental and health consequences. As the problem grows, the need for a sustainable solution to manage plastic waste has never been more urgent. | By Md Biozid Jessorey | Rising Plastic Waste and the Role of Urbanization | Bangladesh's urban population is steadily increasing, leading to a su…
(2025-01-16). Elon Musk shouts fire firefighters in a crowded theater! nationofchange.org Elon Musk has been leaping about the public stage like a Rumplestiltskin just appointed jester to the royal court. A few days ago he blamed the L.A. fires on hiring programs intended to encourage "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion", or DEI. In doing so he adds to the long litany of outrage over Affirmative Action, of …
(2025-01-16). Nearly one-third of US residents exposed to dangerous, unregulated contaminants in drinking water, analysis finds. nationofchange.org "Ultimately, we need to do a better job at protecting source waters and reducing discharges of pollutants into water bodies that feed into our drinking water supplies."
(2025-01-16). How one family is preserving Cairo's last bookbinding atelier. newarab.com 
In the alleyway behind "My grandfather Abdelzaher Ibrahim started working here for…
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests wife of detained cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
An Nada Mougheeth, the wife of Ashraf Omar, w…
(2025-01-16). Fourth Muslim joins US Congress, first for California. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Mazlum Abdi to meet Masoud Barzani in push for Kurdish unity. newarab.com 
Mazlum Abdi, the commander of the US-backed The meeting, confirmed to The New Arab…
(2025-01-16). Ons Jabeur battles emotional asthma flare-up at Australian Open. newarab.com 
Tunisian tennis star The 30-year-old, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, is striving to return to peak form However, on Thursday, Jabeur was visibly emotional a…
(2025-01-16). Salah to Saudi Pro League? Latest reports add fuel to rumours. newarab.com 
Egyptian football star The forward's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, leaving fans and pundits questioning his next move. | The rumours intensified after Saudi sports chief Turki Al-Alsheikh, a central figure in the kingdom's sports and entert…
(2025-01-16). Turkey's Erdogan hails 'progress' in bid to resume Kurdish talks. newarab.com 
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said "significant progress" had been made in efforts to revive dialogue between Ankara and the banned PKK militant group. | "Significant progress has been made towards this goal," Erdogan said after three members of Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM opposition party met with jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan then briefed the parties in parliament. | "We see that the contacts made by the delegation were productive," he said, saying Turkey was "cautiously optimistic". | The contact with Ocalan came after the head of Turkey's nationalist MHP party, Devlet Bahceli, exten…
(2025-01-16). UN warns of retaliatory attacks against Sudan civilians. newarab.com 
The United Nations warned Wednesday of retaliatory attacks against civilians in Sudan's The Sudanese army, at war with rival paramilitaries since April 2023, led an advance this week on El Gezira, recapturing the st…
(2025-01-16). What post-independence deals with Algeria is France scrapping. newarab.com 
After years of attempted reconciliation, Over the weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to abolis…
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests wife of detained cartoonist Ahsraf Omar. newarab.com An Nada Mougheeth, the wife of Ashraf Omar, w…
(2025-01-16). How one family is preserving Cairo's last bookbinding atelier. newarab.com Al Azhar mosque, at the back of a Mamluk building filled with jewel-coloured books, Yasser Abdelzaher touches the lettering stamp heating on the open fire, his fingertips monitoring the temperature. Once hot enough, he weaves a ribbon of gold leaf, deftly embossing it onto the spine of a leather book. This is how it has been done for generations in the last traditional bookbinder workshop in Cairo. | "My grandfather Abdelzaher Ibrahim started working here for a man called Hag Ali Hegab in 1936," Yasser Abdelzaher tells | Today the atelier remains a family operation run by (2025-01-16). CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes draw Niger and Guinea. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes has been drawn into Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined teams for the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The draw was conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, shortly after CAF announced the tournament's postponement. Originally slated for February 1—28, …
(2025-01-16). Chinese netizens welcome influx of 'TikTok refugees'. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the U.S. government within the week. On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags …
(2025-01-16). FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Uganda confident ahead of qualifier against Namibia. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The head coach of Uganda's U-17 women's team is confident that her team will be capable of picking up positive results in the first round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 qualifiers. Sheryl Botes Ulanda, the head coach, told Xinhua on Wednesday that her team has prepared well and …
(2025-01-16). Inside Dr. Besigye's fresh charges. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Kizza Besigye, a longtime government critic and four-time presidential candidate, is facing new charges before the General Court Martial. These charges, which include offenses ranging from treachery to unlawful possession of firearms, have garnered attention due to the political implications surrounding Besigye's activism. Besigye is jointly charged with Captain …
(2025-01-16). MUHOOZI: I am back. BBC said what about me? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is back on X aka "twitter". He is now not following anyone, but has already raced past the 1,000 mark for followers. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Share on: WhatsApp…
(2025-01-16). Museveni woos UAE investors to Uganda. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on investors worldwide to come and do business in Uganda in particular and Africa in general which he said offers a myriad of investment opportunities in various sectors. He said that Uganda's economy is growing at a fast rate but only needs a stimulant …
(2025-01-16). Muwanga Kivumbi appointed NUP Buganda Deputy President. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been appointed Deputy President of National Unity Platform-NUP Buganda Region. Kivumbi, who is also the Chairperson of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus, replaces the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over the controversial 500 million service …
(2025-01-16). NDA yet to establish magnitude of problem caused by therapeutic food. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has said that they are yet to determine whether everyone who used Replenish, a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) prescribed for the severely malnourished experienced adverse reactions. This revelation comes after the Ministry of Health issued a notice to Chief Administrative Officers across the country …
(2025-01-16). Tough CHAN draw for Kenya as Uganda gets old foes. independent.co.ug 
GROUP A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia GROUP B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic GROUP C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 GROUP D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Draw for the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 was staged in Nairobi, …
(2025-01-16). Wildfire destroys 300 houses in Katakwi. independent.co.ug 
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A bush fire whose source is yet to be established has destroyed 300 houses and property worth millions of shillings in Ngariam Sub County, Katakwi District. The fire broke out in the parishes of Osep and Oedepus causing damage to houses and property. Moses Iteit, the LCIII Chairperson of …
(2025-01-16). Iran Unveils New Spy Ship Based On Corvette Hull. twz.com 
Iran has developed a reputation for launching some A bow…
(2025-01-16). Welcome to 2025. indybay.org Citizens are entitled to participation in society. And entitlements cost the oligarchs money. So the concept of citizenry must be reduced if not eliminated. It was Reagan who launched America towards de-socializing the New Deal contract. That he never fully succeeded is testament both to its enduring popularity and to the repeated failure of the oligarchy to seize enough power to pull it off.
(2025-01-16). Jonathan Ashworth slams Reform UK for wanting to charge people to see a doctor. leftfootforward.org Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth has slammed Reform UK for wanting to charge people when they want to go and see a doctor, as he took aim at the policies of Nigel Farage's party. | With Reform rising in the polls, there has been much discussion around how the Labour Party can tackle their threat, and Ashworth, who is the chief executive of the Labour Together think-tank, has said Labour should not be afraid of spending more time criticising Reform's policies. | Asked by Andrew Marr on LBC this week on what the government could be doing to fend off Reform, Ashworth replied: "When you look at the figures, they…
(2025-01-16). Badenoch admits Tories had 'no plan' for post-Brexit Britain. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch is set to admit that the Tories "made mistakes", including deciding to leave the EU without a plan. | Today Badenoch will make her first major speech as leader of the Conservative Party, on rebuilding trust in the political party. | She will say: "We announced that we would leave the European Union before we had a plan for growth outside the EU." | The British economy will be £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving the EU, according to a report by data consultancy Cambridge Econometrics. | The UK is also anticipated to have three million fewer jobs, 32% lower investment, 5% lower exports an…
(2025-01-16). BONUS: Chris Deluzio In His Own Words. levernews.com We sent our reporter Amos Barshad out to Western Pennsylvania on a bleak day in December to speak with Congressman Chris Deluzio about how he won reelection even as the whole state shifted right. That story, "
(2025-01-16). The Democrat Who Defied The Trump Wave. levernews.com 
(2025-01-16). Abandoned plans for 76ers stadium leaves space for Philadelphia revitalization. peoplesworld.org 
Last Year, on December 4th, Tuesday night, community members of West Philadelphia gathered in the Church of Christian Compassion to listen to the city's Mayor, Cherelle Parker, make the case for the construction of a new basketball arena for the city's basketball team, the 76ers. Mayor Parker told Philadelphians, "If we are going to be …
(2025-01-16). Trudeau warns of retaliation as Trump threatens 25% tariff on Canadian goods. america.cgtn.com 
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is vowing a "strong, national response" should incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes good on threats to impose a 25% tariff on all Canadian goods.
| Trudeau held a meeting with Canada's provincial leaders on Wednesday, Jan. 15 to discuss possible retaliatory measures.
| One of the key Canadian industries that would feel the impact of stiff tariffs is Canada's energy sector. CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2025-01-16). Suella Braverman refuses to rule out defecting to Reform UK. leftfootforward.org Tory MP Suella Braverman has refused to rule out defecting to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, in what is yet another blow for Kemi Badenoch. | Braverman, who is on the right of the Tory party, has consistently been rumoured to be considering defecting to Reform, and is reported to be high on Reform's wish list of Tories they would like to see defect to their party. | Towards the end of last year, her husband, Rael Braverman, defected to Reform UK, leading to increased speculation that she too could jump ship, which she ruled out at the time. | The Telegraph now reports that Suella Braverman has refused to rule out d…
(2025-01-16). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Bombshell polling reveals how out-of-touch Britain's Labour government really is. expose-news.com
(2025-01-16). øCuba resistirá la "máxima presión económica"? cubadebate.cu El 16 de abril de 1960, el diplomático estadounidense Lester D. Mallory escribió un memorándum en el que abogaba por un embargo contra Cuba "para provocar hambre, desesperación y el derrocamiento del gobierno". Dado que la mayoría de la población de la isla apoyaba a Fidel Castro y que el país había vivido recientemente una revolución.
(2025-01-16). Hermosa Habana: Instantáneas de la ciudad. cubadebate.cu La Habana vive en las miradas de su gente, en los gestos que hablan de resiliencia y en las historias que se adivinan en cada rostro. Este fotorreportaje reúne retratos de habaneros, capturando su esencia en momentos de cotidianidad. Los versos de Hermosa Habana, de Los Zafiros, dibujan un homenaje a la ciudad y a quienes la habitan.
(2025-01-16). Reportan incendio en paneles eléctricos de termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este jueves ocurrió un incendio en paneles eléctricos de la termoeléctrica cienfueguera Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, que fue sofocado. Se trabaja en la evaluación de daños y causas. No se reportan trabajadores lesionados. El incidente no influye en las afectaciones por déficit de capacidad de generación del sistema eléctrico nacional.
(2025-01-16). Keros SRL inaugura el primer polígono de pruebas para sus productos. cubadebate.cu La empresa tecnológica Keros SRL inauguró esta semana el primer polígono de pruebas para sus productos en los terrenos de un centro de comunicaciones de RadioCuba, en la capitalina avenida de Boyeros. En el polígono se harán las pruebas de los mejoradores de suelo o conductividad producidos por la empresa y que forman parte de sus sistemas de puesta a tierra.
(2025-01-16). Muere el legendario director de cine David Lynch. cubadebate.cu David Lynch, uno de los grandes directores de la historia del cine norteamericano, falleció este jueves a los 78 años. El director es conocido por películas como Twin Peaks, Terciopelo azul y Mulholland Drive. Lynch anunció en agosto que sufría una enfermedad pulmonar después de "años de tabaquismo", pero dijo a sus fans que "jamás se retiraría".
(2025-01-16). Rusia califica de insuficiente decisión de retirar a Cuba de lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu Rusia considera que la retirada de Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo que elabora Estados Unidos es un paso correcto, pero no suficiente, ya que el bloqueo a la isla sigue vigente, declaró la portavoz del Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, María Zajárova.
(2025-01-16). TikTok planea cerrar su app a los usuarios de Estados Unidos a partir del domingo. cubadebate.cu La red social de videos cortos TikTok planea cerrar su app a los usuarios de Estados Unidos a partir del domingo, cuando debe entrar en vigor una prohibición federal en su contra. La ley solo prohibiría las nuevas descargas de TikTok, pero los usuarios actuales seguirían usándola por un tiempo.
(2025-01-16). Desigualdad y pobreza laboral persisten en el mundo, según la Organización Internacional del Trabajo. cubadebate.cu Alrededor de 240 millones de trabajadores en el planeta han sido afectados desde el 2015 por formas extremas de pobreza laboral, indicó un informe reciente de la Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT). De acuerdo con la fuente, a escala global las peores manifestaciones tendieron a disminuir en tiempos recientes, pero persisten en los países de ingreso bajo.
(2025-01-16). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja: Presupuesto del Estado, øqué se hace con el dinero del pueblo cubano? cubadebate.cu El domingo 19 de enero, con retransmisiones el martes 21 y el miércoles 22 de enero, siempre por Canal Caribe, conversaremos sobre "Presupuesto del Estado: øQué se hace con el dinero del pueblo cubano?" øCómo se forma el presupuesto del Estado? øQué mecanismos de control y participación popular existen, o deberían existir, para conformar y ejecutar el presupuesto de forma transparente? øCómo utilizar el presupuesto para atenuar las diferencias sociales?
(2025-01-16). Presidente cubano visita la provincia de Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez visitó la provincia de Pinar del Río, donde se centró en el sector tabacalero y la innovación agrícola, y recorrió áreas del hospital provincial Abel Santamaría, un centro esencial para la atención de la población local.