bostonherald.com (2026-01-09). Russia just used its new hypersonic missile again in Ukraine
The strike with the hypersonic Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile targeted Ukraine's western Lviv region close to a military base in neighboring Poland that is a key hub for Western military supplies to Kyiv.No doubt this is a message that Russia is sending the US for Trump's foolish behaviors (in targeting Putin's residence through the Ukraine proxy, and for reckless actions in Venezuela as well as for stealing oil and seizing tankers in international waters). Hello WW3.
press.un.org (2026-01-09). Regretting United States Decision to Withdraw from Several United Nations Entities
The Secretary-General regrets the White House decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities. The United Nations has a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on us. We will continue to carry out our mandates with determination.
reuters.com (2026-01-09). Russia says it fired its Oreshnik hypersonic missile at UkraineThe Russian military said it had fired its hypersonic Oreshnik missile at a target in Ukraine in response to what it described as an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on one of President Vladimir Putin's residences last month, which Kyiv has denied. | It is the second time that Russia has used the intermediate-range Oreshnik, a missile which President Vladimir Putin has boasted is impossible to intercept because of its reported velocity of more than 10 times the speed of sound.
(2026-01-09). An ICE Murder in Minneapolis and its Horrific Aftermath. counterpunch.org 
The fascist Trump Gestapo murder of the 37-year-old legal observer, poet, and mother Renee Nicole Good two days ago is horrific almost beyond words: three or four point-blank head shots from an ICE officer as Ms. Good was trying to move her vehicle away from the Homeland Security gendarmes who were conducting a giant racist
(2026-01-09). Democracy Challenged: Who Governs Gaza? Who Runs Venezuela? "Who Does New York Belong To?" counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-09). Coldest winter yet ravages Gazans trapped in shattered tents. newarab.com 
In a tent set up in the courtyard of a school being used as a shelter, Umm Qusai, a woman in her forties, sits watching her five children as they share the narrow space around her. Her eldest child is 16, while her youngest is not yet a year old. | Before being displaced from Rafah at the start of the "By God, I wish we had…
(2026-01-09). Israel massacres children in Gaza tent shelters. electronicintifada.net Bombings, drone strikes and artillery shellings accelerate.
thetricontinental.org (2026-01-09). How Many International Laws Can the United States Break Against Venezuela and Still Get Away with It?: The Second Newsletter (2026)The US assault on Venezuela did not begin on 3 January 2026 – but the bombing of the country and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores once again lay bare Washington's contempt for sovereignty and international law.
(2026-01-09). What I learned documenting the genocide around me in Gaza. newarab.com 
After over two years of genocide in Gaza, time has taken on a strange, fractured meaning. Days stretch endlessly, yet months disappear without warning. I lost an entire year of my education, but thankfully journalism filled the gap, providing me with the tools to navigate my reality. It taught me lessons no university ever could, on humanity, silence, faith, survival, and the extraordinary depths of the human spirit. | This genocide has rewritten every part of my life. But it has also rewritten my understanding of the world. | During this genocide, I've seen the best of people. I've seen starved neighbours share…
(2026-01-09). Over dozen killed across Gaza as Iran's Khamenei rejects protest. newarab.com 
At least 14 people, including five children, were killed by Israeli forces in separate locations across Four people, including three children, were killed when a drone struck a tent sheltering displaced people in southern Gaza, Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal told AFP news agency. | In the north of the Gaza Strip, an 11-year-old girl was killed near
(2026-01-09). "The Voice of Hind Rajab," Shortlisted for Oscar, Uses Audio of 6-Year-Old Girl Killed in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Two years ago this month, the world was gripped by a series of shocking recordings of a 6-year-old girl in Gaza pleading for help as she sat trapped in a car riddled with bullets alongside the bodies of her cousins, aunt and uncle, who had just been killed by Israeli forces as the family attempted to flee the Israeli ground invasion of Gaza City. Emergency responders with the Palestine Red Crescent Society attempted to secure safe passage to rescue the child, an elementary school student named Hind Rajab, but Israeli forces also targeted and destroyed an ambulance as it arrived on the scene, killing medical worke…
(2026-01-09). 'We just sit and cry': Gaza's cancer patients die waiting for treatment. aljazeera.com Gaza cancer deaths triple as doctors say Israel allows entry of 'chocolates and chips" but blocks chemotherapy drugs.
(2026-01-09). Israeli navy fires warning shots at Egypt vessel in Gaza waters. newarab.com 
Israeli forces fired warning shots towards an Egyptian warship that crossed into Israeli navy forces called on the vessel to stop after it "failed to respond," prompting the navy to fire warning shots. | "Upon detecting the vessel, Israeli Navy ships were dispatched from the Ashdod base and issued a call for the Egyptian vessel to return to Egypt. When it continued advancing toward Gaza, the naval vessels carried out warning fire in its direction. Only then did the Egyptian ve…
(2026-01-09). Genocide In Gaza & Scott Weiner. indybay.org At a candidates night in San Francisco California State Senator and Congressional candidate Scott Weiner refused to oppose Israel's genocide in Gaza…
(2026-01-09). Going back to broken universities. electronicintifada.net The author narrates her journey accompanying her sister to register at university.
(2026-01-09). Hamas says Gaza strikes 'cannot happen without American cover'. newarab.com 
A Hamas official said Friday that Since October 10, a fragile US-sponsored truce in Gaza has largely halted the Israeli offensive, but both Israel and Hamas have alleged frequent violations. | Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli attacks across the territory on Thursday killed at least 13 people, including five children. | In a statement on Friday morning, the Israeli military…
(2026-01-09). Israel continues to strike Gaza Strip after 14 killed overnight. newarab.com 
The Israeli army renewed its strikes across multiple areas in the battered Gaza Strip early Friday, with the Citing eyewitnesses, Anadolu Agency said military aircraft and drones carried out air raids in the northern part of Gaza City, while heavy artillery struck the eastern outskirts of the Bureij refugee camp in the Strip's centre, as well as eastern parts of Khan Younis in the south. | It was not immediately clear what the Israeli army was targeting a…
(2026-01-09). Israel says Bulgarian diplomat to direct Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza. scmp.com A former UN Middle East envoy has been chosen to direct US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace to oversee the ceasefire in Gaza, Israel's prime minister said on Thursday, as at least eight more deaths from Israeli strikes were reported there. | The appointment of Bulgarian diplomat Nickolay Mladenov marks an important step forward for Trump's Middle East peace plan, which has moved slowly since delivering an October ceasefire ending more than two years of fighting between Israel and…
(2026-01-09). Egyptian student's letter captures plight of pro-Gaza detainees. newarab.com 
(2026-01-09). Venezuela, Palestine, And The End Of International Law. popularresistance.org On January 3, 2026, without provocation, cause, or legal justification, the U.S. bombed Venezuela, invaded its capital, killed dozens of people, and violently abducted the President and First Lady of the country, binding, blindfolding, and spiriting them off to the United States. | Surely, such a blatant violation of a whole raft of international laws, indeed, challenging the very centerpiece of…
(2026-01-09). Public Health Reduces Drug Deaths, Not Wars. counterpunch.org 
Republicans have defended Trump's illegal invasion of Venezuela as necessary to solve the drug overdose crisis. For instance, Vice President J.D. Vance posted on Twitter/X, "cocaine, which is the main drug trafficked out of Venezuela, is a profit center for all of the Latin America cartels. If you cut out the money from cocaine (or even reduce it) you substantially
(2026-01-09). Nostalgia isn't strategy: Stop the Monroe revisionism and listen. responsiblestatecraft.org "[T]herefore you may rest assured that if the Nicaraguan activities were brought to light, they would furnish one of the largest scandals in the history of the country."Such was the concluding line of a letter from Marine Corps Sergeant Harry Boyle to Idaho Senator William Borah on April 23, 1930. Boyle's warning was not merely an artifact of a bygone intervention, but a caution against imperial hubris — one newly relevant in the wake of "Operation Absolute Resolve" in Venezuela.The Trump administration has amplified the afterglow of its tactical success with renewed assertions of hemispheric hegemony <...
(2026-01-09). The US Propaganda Campaign To Smear Venezuela's New President. popularresistance.org The US "regime change" operation against Venezuela has been defeated. The Bolivarian Revolution remains firmly in power. Now, Washington's campaign against the Chavistas attempts to paint Interim President Delcy Rodriguez as compromising on the heritage of Presidents Nicolas Maduro and Hugo Chavez. The Wall Street Journal ran an article Venezuelan Regime's New Strategy: Appease Trump to Survive, referring to Delcy Rodriguez' official statement January 4 (below). | The Washington Post on January 6 could state "the Trump administration appears to have quietly settled on Delcy Rodríguez, Nicolás Maduro's right hand,…
(2026-01-09). Hugo Chávez Predicted This. counterpunch.org 
On January 3rd, the United States invaded and bombed Venezuela and abducted President Maduro and First Lady Flores. This violent act of imperialist aggression by the Trump regime is a continuation of over two decades of hybrid warfare aimed at suppressing the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past months, the US has been escalating aggression against
(2026-01-09). Congress Must Stop This War and Help Working Americans Instead. counterpunch.org 
At a time when nearly half of Americans say they're struggling to afford basic necessities, President Trump has turned his attention to invading and ruling Venezuela. One in two Americans are having trouble affording groceries, utilities, health care, housing, and transportation, according to a recent poll. Health care costs are rising — and in many cases doubling — for millions
(2026-01-09). Trump's Venezuela abduction shatters claims of Western moral authority. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). Trump's military strikes against boats in Caribbean target Latin American working class. wsws.org US forces kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife after blockading and terrorizing the working class in the region.
(2026-01-09). Congress subpoenas journalist for sharing name of Venezuela op commander. responsiblestatecraft.org The House Oversight Committee voted to drag investigative journalist Seth Harp before Congress after he revealed the identity of a commander of Delta Force, the U.S. military special operations group that led the mission to abduct Venezuela's president on Saturday."He should be held accountable for potentially leaking classified information and doxxing service members, potentially putting their lives and their family members at jeopardy by narco terrorists," argued Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), who sponsored the motion to subpoena Harp.During a Wednesday mark-up, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) amended Luna'
(2026-01-09). U.S. senate votes to limit Trump's military authority in Venezuela. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The U.S. Senate narrowly advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution designed to block President Donald Trump from undertaking further military actions against Venezuela without prior congressional approval. The procedural vote passed 52—47, clearing the way for extended debate and a possible full Senate vote next week. | Sponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), the measure drew rare bipartisan backing as five Republican senators, Josh Hawley (MO), Lisa Murkowski (AK), Susan Collins (ME), Rand Paul (KY), and Todd Young (IN), joined all Democrats in supporting the advance. The resolution is a direct res…
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: No Occupation of Venezuela/No Occupation of Our Cities: Rally at Richmond Chevron Refinery. indybay.org Chevron Richmond Refinery Gate 14 | 100 Chevron Way, (off of Castro St, right by 580 freeway.)…
(2026-01-09). Outrage as US strikes Venezuela, takes President into custody. ummid.com The United States military early in the morning Saturday (January 03, 2026) conducted airstrikes on various locations in Venezuela and took into custody President Nicolas Maduro sparking a global outrage.
(2026-01-09). Coast to coast U.S. protests say 'No blood for oil!' — Release Maduro now! workers.org 
By Betsey Piette Just 12 hours after the U.S. violently violated Venezuela's sovereignty and kidnapped democratically elected President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cilia Flores on Jan. 3, protesters filled the streets of at least 100 cities in the U.S. and around the globe. More actions were scheduled for Jan. . . . |
(2026-01-09). Venezuelan people call on U.S. to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ecns.cn Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold a rally in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, calling on the United States to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Jan. 7, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Corporations Invested In Lawsuits Before Venezuela Invasion. popularresistance.org Just weeks before the American military operation in Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. energy giant Halliburton filed an unusual lawsuit in international court claiming the Venezuelan government owed them damages for U.S. sanctions against the country. | A separate case against Venezuela is also being pursued by another fossil fuel giant whose board includes an oil magnate whose family has delivered large financial contributions to Republicans and conservative causes. One family member poured tens of thousands of dollars into a political committee focused on reelecting President Donald Trump…
(2026-01-09). What is Chavismo — and is it dead after US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro? aljazeera.com The sociopolitical ideology founded by former Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is rooted in anti-imperialism.
(2026-01-09). U.S. Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers following Venezuela strike. ecns.cn US Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) talks to reporters after a vote in the Senate on a resolution that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional approval, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, Jan 8, 2026.WASHINGTON ⚪ The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution aimed at limiting US President Donald Trump's ability to take further military action against Venezuela.
(2026-01-09). "The only way out is to shut the country down" : Detroit autoworkers denounce war and ICE murder in Minneapolis. wsws.org Many workers who spoke to WSWS reporters drew the connection between the US attack on Venezuela and escalating state violence against resistance at home.
(2026-01-09). The Vulture Capitalist Poised for a Venezuelan Payday. consortiumnews.com Shortly before Trump's aggression on Caracas, Paul Singer's investment firm bought Citgo at deep discount in a U.S.-based auction overseen by an AIPAC board member. By Stephen Prager Common Dreams One of President Donald Trump's top billionaire donors,…
(2026-01-09). China's willingness to promote shared development with Venezuela remains unchanged: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China values its relationship with Venezuela and will continue to support the country and deepen cooperation regardless of changes in its political situation, the Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday.
(2026-01-09). US tightens grip on oil after Caracas raid. ecns.cn US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that Washington intends to maintain significant control over Venezuela's oil industry "indefinitely" after attacking Caracas and forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
(2026-01-09). Venezuela attack and the Collapse of the World Order. thinktank.pk The recent developments in Venezuela represent far more than a regional crisis. They mark a defining moment for the international system itself—a stress test for the rules, norms, and institutions that have governed global affairs since the end of World War II. What unfolded in Caracas is not merely another episode of interventionist foreign policy; …
(2026-01-09). Chris Hedges Report: Narco-Trafficking Elite Trying To Take Over Venezuela. popularresistance.org History, as it's understood in most Western countries, often misses important chapters that leave critical gaps in the story of how modern countries came to be. In Latin America in the 20th century, episodes of guerilla warfare and juntas are acknowledged, along with portrayals of a drug war, usually depicted through popular culture. | What is left out, however, is the clandestine involvement of American intelligence agencies, including the CIA and DEA, and how their drug operations were intimately tied to the Latin American anticommunist brigades funded by Western capital throughout the Cold War, and the brutal…
(2026-01-09). US strike on Venezuela: What we know so far. ummid.com The latest update on Venezuela, the whereabout of Nicolás Maduro, the actual intention of US strike on the Latin American country, Trump's next move and the reaction of world leaders.
(2026-01-09). US Senate moves resolution to curb Trump's Venezuela war powers. geo.tv 
(2026-01-09). The Uncomfortable Truth Venezuela Crisis Reflects. ummid.com Venezuela's crisis reflects an uncomfortable truth of global politics: As long as the earth hides immense wealth beneath its surface, power struggles above it will rarely be peaceful.
(2026-01-09). Hugo Chávez Predicted This. counterpunch.org On January 3rd, the United States invaded and bombed Venezuela and abducted President Maduro and First Lady Flores. This violent act of imperialist aggression by the Trump regime is a continuation of over two decades of hybrid warfare aimed at suppressing the Bolivarian Revolution. Over the past months, the US has been escalating aggression against
(2026-01-09). Why White Supremacy Is Never Named in the Venezuela Crisis. counterpunch.org 
Explanations of Venezuela that avoid white supremacy are faithful to the world that made this outcome ordinary. Across the current debate, there is no shortage of analysis. Commentators invoke imperialism, oil, sanctions, international law, authoritarianism, corruption, diaspora exhaustion and the familiar refrain of "complexity". These explanations often disagree sharply with one another. Yet across ideological
(2026-01-09). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2026-01-09). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: 'Let the Empire Know, Venezuela's Energy Relations Will Continue to Grow'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a national television broadcast this Wednesday, January 7, she once again condemned the intentions of the US empire to steal the oil wealth and natural resources that the Venezuelan nation possesses, which she identified as the real reason behind US military attacks against Venezuela last Saturday.
(2026-01-09). Former NZ mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela solidarity protest. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Three people, including former Wellington mayoral hopeful Graham Bloxham, have been arrested at a Venezuela solidarity protest in New Zealand's capital. Around 100 people were rallying against the US military action earlier this week outside New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) on Lambton Quay. During the event Bloxham, who was…
orinocotribune.com (2026-01-09). Jorge Arreaza at Massive Chavista Demonstration: US Attacks 'Deepen the Bolivarian Revolution' – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
On Wednesday, crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands, representing the communes and communal counciles across Venezuela, took to the streets of Caracas to demand the release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores
newsweek.com (2026-01-09). US World Cup Boycotts Grow as Trump Threatens MexicoCalls are growing on social media for international soccer fans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is being hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
reuters.com (2026-01-09). Mexico's Sheinbaum urges closer US coordination after Trump threatens land attacks on cartels Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday she has tasked her foreign minister with strengthening coordination with the United States, after President Donald Trump threatened land strikes on drug cartels, which he said were running Mexico.
(2026-01-09). The US attack on Venezuela and the global domino effect. unitedworldint.com Maduro's abduction was the final nail in the coffin of…
(2026-01-09). Who's Really Running Venezuela? dissidentvoice.org As the Senate voted to advance a War Powers Resolution on Venezuela on January 8th, Republican Senator Susan Collins declared that she did not agree with "a sustained engagement "running" Venezuela." The world was mystified when President Trump first said that the United States would "run" Venezuela. He has since made it clear that he wants to control …
(2026-01-09). The Toxic Innocence of Empire: The US and Israel, Forever Blameless, Always Pure in Motive. dissidentvoice.org 
There is an exact and troubling historical correlation between the Trump administration's imperialist aggression against Venezuela and Israel's perpetual crimes against humanity. Both can be traced to a Western settler-colonialist worldview possessed by a sense of insatiable entitlement, and the psychological carnage concomitant to a citizenry given to the brutality inherent to the pursuit of …
(2026-01-09). Venezuelan people call on U.S. to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife. ecns.cn Supporters of the Venezuelan government hold a rally in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, calling on the United States to release Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on Jan. 7, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Vijay Prashad: Smashing International Laws. consortiumnews.com The absence of U.N. and O.A.S. condemnations of Washington's attacks on Venezuela indicates the absolute mafia-type power the U.S. wields in the world. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research In the early hours of Jan. 3, the United States…
(2026-01-09). How Chevron played the long game in Venezuela. grist.org 
On Saturday, hours after U.S. forces in Caracas killed at least 80 people and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump sounded less like a wartime commander than a developer surveying a newly acquired property. The country's future, The land in question includes the largest proven oil reserves on Earth — at some 300 bil…
(2026-01-09). From Venezuelan Communes to U.S. Blocks: Same Struggle, Same Fight. counterpunch.org 
It's a different country, but the same question: who does a government serve? By now it seems clear that with the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the Trump crime organization didn't topple a regime in Venezuela so much as acquire one, in a deadly takeover that swapped the CEO but seems willing to keep the board in the form of Maduro's former VP, Delcy Rodríguez and her loyalists, as long as they'll manage the populace while the new owners raid the store.
(2026-01-09). Cuban foreign minister attends tribute to fallen heroes in Venezuela. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated on Thursday in a ceremony honoring the heroes and martyrs who died and were wounded during the U.S. military aggression against Venezuela on January 3. | A report published by teleSUR and reprinted in Juventud Rebelde confirms that the ceremony took place at the Bolivarian National Guard Military Academy in Caracas. | The report emphasizes that Bruno Rodríguez accompanied Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, along with the Cuban ambassador to Caracas and other officials from both countries, in a tribute honoring Venezuelan…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move. aljazeera.com Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: March and Rally for Renee Good and Venezuela! indybay.org People's Corner – Corner of Winchester and Stevens Creek Blvd San Jose…
(2026-01-09). My briefing to the UN Security Council on US Aggression Against Venezuela. indybay.org Since 1947, US foreign policy has repeatedly used force, covert action, and political manipulation to bring about regime change in other countries. This is a carefully documented historical fact. In her book Covert Regime Change (2018), political scientist Lindsey O'Rourke documents 70 attempted US regime change operations between 1947 and 1989 alone.
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
(2026-01-09). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela realizará visita oficial a Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, se reunirá con la presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, en el marco de una visita oficial a la nación neogranadina, según informó este jueves una fuente autorizada. | De acuerdo con un comunicado del Departamento Administrativo de la Presidencia de la República de Colombia (Dapre), el encuentro tendrá por propósito "avanzar en la construcción de la paz y la reconciliación del vecino país", después de la agresión armada de Estados Unidos y del secuestro de su gobernante, Nicolás Maduro. | En su nota, la entidad celebró asimi…
(2026-01-09). Presidenta encargada de Venezuela realizará visita oficial a Colombia. radiohc.cu El primer mandatario de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, se reunirá con la presidenta encargada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, en el marco de una visita oficial a la nación neogranadina, según informó este jueves una fuente autorizada. | De acuerdo con un comunicado del Departamento Administrativo de la Presidencia de la República de Colombia (Dapre), el encuentro tendrá por propósito "avanzar en la construcción de la paz y la reconciliación del vecino país", después de la agresión armada de Estados Unidos y del secuestro de su gobernante, Nicolás Maduro. | En su nota, la entidad celebró asimi…
(2026-01-09). Trump pone en la mira a México, Colombia y Cuba. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, afirmó que se debe hacer algo en México en materia de combate al narcotráfico, porque a pesar de tener buena relación con la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, sostuvo que "ella no controla México ª. | Previo a la conferencia de prensa en la que abordaría el tema de la detención del presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, el estadounidense ofreció una entrevista a Fox News para explicar los motivos de la intervención de EU. | En este tenor, los periodistas le preguntaron si también pudiera considerarse un mensaje para México, a lo que el mandatario dejó en cla…
(2026-01-09). El mundo se moviliza frente a la agresión del imperialismo en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La desvergàºenza cometida por Estados Unidos al agredir a Venezuela y secuestrar a su presidente Nicolás Maduro recibe la crítica contundente en el mundo entero. Varios mensajes son recibidos en Radio Habana Cuba. | El argentino Martín Hoyos, enfermero de profesión y residente en Buenos Aires expresó su solidaridad con los pueblos de Venezuela y Cuba, que resisten con dignidad las agresiones del imperialismo. | ´Las maniobras contra el pueblo venezolano y el secuestro de su presidente forman parte de una ofensiva permanente para quebrar proyectos soberanos que no se arrodillan ante el Imperio y el capi…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela's Interior Minister Cabello Updates Death Toll of US Military Attacks; President Maduro Liberation Committee Created. orinocotribune.com Cabello explained during a special broadcast of his program Con el Mazo Dando this Wednesday, January 7, that although it was not scheduled to start his program this week, "the current circumstances force it," following the illegal attack perpetrated by the US targeting four states in the country that concluded with the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. | The interior minister paid tribute to the victims who gave their lives in defense of the homeland and called for the safety of the presidential couple. | "In these situations of attack, the first casualty is the truth because…
(2026-01-09). Venezuela: Agresión de EEUU destruyó gran cantidad de insumos para hemodiálisis. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente sectorial de Política, Seguridad Ciudadana y Paz de Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello denunció este jueves ante la opinión pública internacional las graves consecuencias que la incursión militar estadounidense tiene sobre el sistema de salud pública. | Durante el ataque perpetrado contra la soberanía venezolana, fueron destruidos 85 contenedores con insumos médicos fundamentales para el tratamiento de hemodiálisis, acto que el alto funcionario calificó como una arremetida inhumana y criminal contra el pueblo. | La ofensiva bélica de Washington no solo impactó infraestructuras militares y áreas residen…
(2026-01-09). Resistencia compartida entre Cuba y Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
En medio de la agresión actual que sufre el pueblo venezolano, cientos de pobladores de la Ciudad Monumento Nacional, capital de la provincia cubana de Granma, reafirman la unión inquebrantable entre ambos pueblos que han construido juntos historias de lucha, esperanza y sacrificio. | Hoy la nación de Bolívar y Chávez navega contra viento y marea por preservar su independencia y muchas son las voces que respaldan ese derecho. Entre ellas está la joven Leanet Matos Hidalgo quien destaca que en tiempos de adversidad lo esencial es unir las voces en un solo canto de apoyo. | "Los cubanos respaldamos a Venezuela. No…
(2026-01-09). Canciller de Cuba asistió a homenaje a héroes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla participó este jueves en Caracas, en el acto de homenaje a héroes y mártires caídos y heridos durante la agresión militar estadounidense el pasado 3 de enero contra Venezuela. | Una nota publicada en TeleSur y replicada en Juventud Rebelde, confirma que la ceremonia se realizó en la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana. | La fuente subraya que Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó a la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, junto al embajador cubano en Caracas y otros funcionarios de ambos países, en un tributo que honr…
(2026-01-09). Canciller de Cuba asistió a homenaje a héroes caídos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla participó este jueves en Caracas, en el acto de homenaje a héroes y mártires caídos y heridos durante la agresión militar estadounidense el pasado 3 de enero contra Venezuela. | Una nota publicada en TeleSur y replicada en Juventud Rebelde, confirma que la ceremonia se realizó en la Academia Militar de la Guardia Nacional Bolivariana. | La fuente subraya que Rodríguez Parrilla acompañó a la presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez Gómez, junto al embajador cubano en Caracas y otros funcionarios de ambos países, en un tributo que honr…
(2026-01-09). Against U.S. imperial war on Venezuela! counterpunch.org 
On the morning of January 3, U.S. forces, with 150 jets, armed helicopters, and state-of-the-art drones, launched an attack on Venezuela. Strikes hit Venezuela's largest military complex in Caracas along with targets in La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua. Less than 90 minutes later, Maduro was kidnapped and flown out of the country. In a subsequent
(2026-01-09). U.S. could lose UN General Assembly vote over unpaid dues, UN says. ecns.cn The United States could lose its voting rights in the U.N. General Assembly if it continues to withhold payment of its membership dues, a U.N. spokesperson said Wednesday.
(2026-01-09). Adelaide Festival drops Randa Abdel-Fattah after Bondi attacks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). Nevada eyes Chinese tech cooperation to boost economic diversification. ecns.cn Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony said the western US state is keen to deepen cooperation with China as it seeks to diversify its economy by attracting Chinese technology companies.
(2026-01-09). Roaming Charges: In ICE Cold Blood. counterpunch.org 
Many of the people who have spent the last five years denouncing the killing of Ashli Babbitt for raiding the Capitol in an attempt to overturn an election are celebrating the murder of Renee Nichole Good, a terrified mother killed by masked men from unmarked cars who chased her down a neighborhood street and shot
(2026-01-09). Egyptian tennis 'player' goes viral for all the wrong reasons. newarab.com 
An Egyptian tennis player has gone viral after her terrible performance in Kenya which included 20 double faults. | Abdelkader is repeatedly seen missing the ball and failing to deliver, appearing confused about her positioning on the court. | People online have called it "embarrassing," and on…
(2026-01-09). never been to Israel, but ready to move here and start from scratch — for. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: a Russian expat willing to give up the life she built in Italy for an Israeli happy ending, and a couple who bonded in high school over their shared love of navigating the wilderness with nothing but a map…
(2026-01-09). Yemen rift deepens as separatist leader skips talks. ecns.cn He said that Zubaidi "fled to an unknown location … after he had mobilized a large force, including armored and combat vehicles, heavy and light weapons, as well as munitions".An STC official confirmed that Zubaidi decided not to join the delegation flying to Saudi Arabia after hearing he would be asked to dissolve his group.
(2026-01-09). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2026-01-09). Joburg water systems recover following Rand Water maintenance. sanews.gov.za Joburg water systems recover following Rand Water maintenance | The City of Johannesburg's water systems have recovered and are supplying normally, following the third and final phase of the Rand Water maintenance. | The 54-hour maintenance commenced on Tuesday with a temporary shutdown of water services in parts of the city. | "[Full] restoration in certain parts can take up to several days. | "Feed for the Braamfischerville Reservoir [is] back to normal and supplying adequately. Meadowlands Reservoir is also back to normal and supplying fairly. However, the direct feed has not yet fully recovered as full restor…
(2026-01-09). Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high. sanews.gov.za Learners, students, urged to hold their heads up high | As the 2026 academic year is set to get underway soon, Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, has urged learners and students to put their best foot forward academically in order to make their dreams a reality. ⚪ "My message to students and learners is stay focused [and] study hard. Be curious and don't be afraid to dream. Dream big. I tell you; education is a weapon you can use to make sure that you become somebody tomorrow," the Deputy Minister said in an interview with SAnews. ⚪ She added that education has the power to turn o…
(2026-01-09). Two wounded in a shooting with US federal agents in Portland, Oregon. aljazeera.com Portland police have urged calm as the shooting remains under investigation, amid heightened tensions over ICE actions.
(2026-01-09). Tuesday 1/20: END ICE PROFITEERING! No Tech for ICE Protest at Palantir Technologies HQ. indybay.org Palantir Technologies HQ – sidewalk out front | 100 Hamilton Avenue | Palo Alto, CA, 94301…
(2026-01-09). Thursday 1/8: Rapid Response Call: ICE Murder Minneapolis – Concrete Steps for Safe Solidarity Action. indybay.org www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/881793……
(2026-01-09). Tuesday 1/20: 2026 Gender Justice Reception & Policy Convening (Sacramento). indybay.org The California Museum | 1020 O Street | Sacramento, CA 95814…
(2026-01-09). Surge of immigration arrests and state terror in the Pacific Northwest in 2025. wsws.org A ten-fold increase in arrests in Oregon took place last year, alongside targeted workplace raids in Washington that terrorized working class communities.
(2026-01-09). 10 Reasons You Might Need To Consider Going To Therapy. newsone.com 
Source: SDI Productions / Getty | Therapy is not just for people in crisis, people who are "crazy," or people who can't cope. | Therapy is for average humans living in a decidedly not average world. If you have a brain, relationships, emotions, or a nervous system that reacts to stress, then therapy might be worth considering. | Let's be real — most people don't just wake up one day and think, "Ahh, yes, today feels like a great day to unpack my childhood." And contrary to popular belief, I don't often see clients at their "worst." What I do see are people who are tired. Frustrated. Hurting. They appear f…
(2026-01-09). Russia attack damaged Kyiv residential buildings, Qatar embassy. newarab.com 
A "massive" Russian night-time attack on Ukraine damaged 20 residential buildings in Kyiv and its suburbs, as well as Qatar's embassy, Russia hit Ukraine as temperatures plunged to freezing with its latest barrage of missiles ⚪ including the hypersonic Oreshnik ⚪ as Moscow rejected Western proposals to end its almost four-year invasion. | Kyiv was the worst hit in the strikes, Ukraine said, with four people killed and at least 25 wounded. | "Twenty residential buildings alon…
(2026-01-09). U.S. may lose voting rights at UN General Assembly at certain point: UN spokesperson. ecns.cn The United States may lose its voting rights at the UN General Assembly at some point if it does not pay its dues to the United Nations for a certain number of years, a UN spokesperson said Thursday."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"Well, the (UN) Charter is clear …
(2026-01-09). Israeli minister says agents 'operating in Iran' amid protests. newarab.com 
Israel's far-right Heritage Minister Speaking to Israel's Army Radio, Eliyahu said Israel had used on-the-ground agents during the 12-day war with Iran in June last year, adding that similar operatives are active during the country's current crisis. | "When we at…
(2026-01-09). DAILY MEMO: Numerous Sightings of ICE and Border Patrol In Pomona and San Bernardino County in the Last 48 Hours. lataco.com There were 10 confirmed sightings of federal agents in Pomona on Thursday. Agents also snatched someone near Hollywood High School on Wednesday.
(2026-01-09). Sudan in need of urgent aid as it marks 1,000 days of war: NGOs. aljazeera.com Fierce fighting and global funding cuts have pushed more than 33 million people towards starvation.
(2026-01-09). Trump orders U.S. withdrawal from 66 international organizations. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- President Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations, marking one of the most dramatic retreats from multilateral institutions in modern U.S. history. A presidential memorandum directs the administration to exit 31 United Nations bodies and 35 non-U.N. organizations spanning climate change, human rights, migration, and global health.The White House framed the move as a bid to "prioritize American interests," arguing the targeted organizations are wasteful, ineffective, or hostile to U.S. sovereignty and economic security. Officials cited duplication, misma…
(2026-01-09). Russia Repeats Long-Standing Objection To Any Deal That Puts NATO Troops in Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday repeated its long-standing objection to troops from NATO countries deploying to Ukrainian territory as part of a potential future peace deal, as Ukraine and its Western backers continue to push the idea. "The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the deployment of military units, military facilities, warehouses, and …
(2026-01-09). India, Bangladesh must rise above populism, hardline pressure. ummid.com Bangladesh and India must rise above populism and hardline pressures to rebuild trust.
(2026-01-09). Bangladesh's key missions suspend visa services in India amid strained ties. geo.tv 
(2026-01-09). What Would a Trump Style "Washington Consensus" Mean for the Sovereignty of Latin America-Caribbean (LAC) and "Market Capitalism" ? globalresearch.ca China has recently condemned
(2026-01-09). Exploring world's largest island Greenland. ecns.cn With a population of fewer than 60,000, Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark. The island is rich in natural resources and occupies a strategically important location.
(2026-01-09). In search of good headlines. indybay.org Hardly anyone believes that Trump is actually concerned about drugs. If that were the case, he probably would not have pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández last week, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison by a New York City court in March 2024 for trafficking 400 tons…
(2026-01-09). USPS worker fell into coma, was denied workers' comp and fired after inhaling dust at Georgia distribution facility. wsws.org The worker submitted testimony to the independent investigation by the USPS Workers Rank-and-File Committee into dangerous conditions at…
(2026-01-09). Nasa to carry out first-ever space medical evacuation for astronaut. scmp.com Nasa will conduct a medical evacuation in the coming days of an astronaut suffering an undisclosed ailment aboard the International Space Station, agency officials said. | The early return would mark the first time in Nasa's history that the agency has cut short a crewed mission already in space for medical reasons.
(2026-01-09). Syria declares ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes with Kurdish forces. scmp.com Syria's defence ministry declared a ceasefire in three neighbourhoods of the northern city of ‚ÄåAleppo early on Friday, a move that could halt fresh fighting between government troops and Kurdish fighters. | A fierce exchange of fire extended into the night, with rescuers ‚scrambling to extinguish fires ignited by shelling, before the defence ministry said it would give armed groups a six-hour window to leave the contested areas.
(2026-01-09). Egypt, Qatar eye stronger cooperation via sweeping economic pact. newarab.com 
(2026-01-09). Chris Hedges: Grand Illusion. scheerpost.com Made in the USSA — by Mr. Fish | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost | "We live in a world in which you can talk all you want about international niceties and everything else, but we live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that…
(2026-01-09). Baraboo, WI, January 9, 2026: Candlelight Vigil for Renee Nicole Good Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-01-09). Trump's J6 Pardons Increased Risks to Public Safety. counterpunch.org 
One year ago this January, in one of the first acts of his second term, President Donald Trump issued blanket pardons, clemency, or commutations to those charged in connection with the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. These included unconditional pardons for the majority of defendants and commutations for high-profile leaders of the
(2026-01-09). Landfill collapse kills one and leaves dozens missing in Philippines. aljazeera.com Rescuers retrieve eight people alive and are searching for more missing in Binaliw, Cebu city.
(2026-01-09). Watch: Venus at Superior Conjunction with Sun Tonight. ummid.com The Planet Venus is at Superior Conjunction with the Sun tonight i.e. Tuesday January 06, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Book details historical basis of China's sovereignty in South China Sea. ecns.cn A file image of Zhongye Island, which lies in the middle of Zhongye Qunjiao, Nansha Islands in the South China Sea.A new book examining the historical basis of China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea was released in Beijing on Thursday.
(2026-01-09). "Ivan Mordisco" calls on Colombia's guerrilla groups to unite against "the interventionist eagle" colombiareports.com EMC commander "Ivan Mordisco" called on Colombia's guerrilla groups to bridge divisions and jointly combat US imperialism in the region. In a message to the ELN, the Segunda Marquetalia, the EPL and the Coordinadora Nacional Ejercito Bolivariana, the FARC dissident chief stressed that "US imperialism is once again striking against our sister nation, the Bolivarian …
(2026-01-09). 10 things in 2025 that moved us closer to a better world. ummid.com I hope you can look back on 2025 as the year movements for peace and justice freed political prisoners, slowed the war machine, and helped turn the public against endless wars.
(2026-01-09). Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland. geo.tv 
FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington, U.S., December 7, 2018. — Reuters
(2026-01-09). Berlin says plans to host Sudan aid conference. newarab.com 
Brutal fighting between Sudanese government forces and the paramilitary "Today, the world commemorates a sad date: 1,000 days of war in Sudan," a foreign ministry sp…
(2026-01-09). BMA intercepts minors believed to be travelling to Zim. sanews.gov.za BMA intercepts minors believed to be travelling to Zim | The Border Management Authority (BMA), in close collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted over 20 minors near the Limpopo River close to the Beitbridge border fence. ⚪ In the incident on Thursday, officials reported that the children, aged between five and 17, were believed to be travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe when they were intercepted during routine border safeguarding operations. ⚪ Among the group were 10 adults; however, preliminary checks by BMA officials revealed that only one adult was the paren…
(2026-01-09). Freedom is the eternal dream. electronicintifada.net Imprisoned by Israel for years, Mahmoud al-Arda, Ahmad al-Dahidi and Muhammad Imran were deported to Egypt upon their release.
(2026-01-09). India's Beef Debate is Not About Faith. ummid.com India's beef debate is about power, not faith — who eats well, who goes hungry, who trades, who profits, and who is punished.
(2026-01-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-01-09). MHT CET 2026 Registration Starts, Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com The State Common Entrance Test Cell Maharashtra has started online application and registration of candidates appearing in the MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB) through its website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' from today i.e. Wednesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Chinese firms top global humanoid robot market in 2025: new report. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturers topped the global humanoid robot market in 2025, with Shanghai-based AgiBot ranking first worldwide by shipments and market share, according to a report released by market research firm Omdia.
(2026-01-09). When valid visas mean nothing: The Bangladeshi passport crisis at immigration counters. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-09). Israel claims Hezbollah disarmament in Lebanon 'insufficient'. newarab.com 
Israel has pushed back against the Lebanese army's announcement that After a cabinet session where ministers were briefed by army chief Rodolphe Haykal,
(2026-01-09). Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US. geo.tv 
Greenland's flag flies over Nuuk in Greenland, February 5, 2025. — Reuters Greenland, Denmark say they're not for sale.European leaders stand behind Copenhagen, Nuuk.Greenland talks in White House have intensified in recent days.US officials have discussed sending lump sum…
(2026-01-09). Jamia Nursery Admission 2026-27: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is starting the admission process in all schools (Nursery, Prep and Class 1) under its management for the academic year 2026-27 from Tuesday January 07, 2026.
(2026-01-09). Trump will not meet Iran's 'Crown Prince' Pahlavi as protests intensify. aljazeera.com US president signals he is not ready to back the Israel-aligned opposition figure to lead Iran in case of regime change.
(2026-01-09). Five things Friday roundup: Reflections on Christ's incarnation in a fragile earth and a living Christmas tree. anabaptistworld.org In Indonesia, where Christians are a minority, the Christmas tree often serves as a marker of identity. My own family doesn't keep that tradition, though my children often ask to have one. I always tell them, "That is not a tree. It is plastic that will end up stored in a warehouse like trash." For us, a Christmas tree has always been a living one, growing quietly in front of our home.
(2026-01-09). White House Orders 'Immediate' US Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on 7 January 2026 directing the withdrawal of his country from dozens of international organizations, conventions, and UN bodies deemed "contrary to the interests of the United States." | The memorandum was addressed to the heads of executive departments and agencies and invokes presidential authority under the Constitution and US law to order immediate action. | Trump tied the move directly to Executive Order 14199, issued on 4 February 2025, which ordered a sweeping review of US participation in all international intergovernmental organizations and treaties.
(2026-01-09). Iran on edge: Nationwide protests rock Iran amid deepening economic and political crisis. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Iran is witnessing one of its most significant waves of unrest in years, with large crowds taking to the streets of Tehran and several other cities amid mounting anger over economic hardship, political repression and worsening living conditions.Verified videos circulating online show thousands of demonstrators marching through central Tehran, Mashhad and other urban centres, chanting slogans against the clerical leadership and calling for sweeping political change. Protesters were also heard expressing support for Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last monarch, who has publicly urged citizens…
(2026-01-09). Brazil's President Lula vetoes bill to trim Bolsonaro prison sentence. aljazeera.com The opposition-controlled Congress voted in December to pass a bill that would reduce Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence.
(2026-01-09). Green Bay, January 11, 2026: No ICE! No War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Green Bay | Sunday (1/11/26), NOON-2 P.M. | Webster and East Mason…
(2026-01-09). Cong-BJP, AIMIM-BJP alliances rock 2026 Maharashtra Civic Elections. ummid.com The ongoing elections in Maharashtra for the Municipal bodies have been rocked by, what is being termed, as 'unholy' alliances between arch-rivals Congress and BJP, and Owaisi's AIMIM and BJP.
(2026-01-09). Street protests grow in Iran as the country faces an internet blackout. aljazeera.com Protests across Iran are growing as thousands of people voice anger at the dire state of the country's economy.
(2026-01-09). Goebbels's Ghost and Miller's Dream of a "Unified Reich." counterpunch.org 
White House adviser Stephen Miller seems torn from the darkest archive of the 1930s. His ideological fever, spittle-laced tirades, compulsive lying, and theatrical rage are not excesses but instruments: performative rituals through which cruelty is normalized and racism is taught. What he stages is not only a ruthless infatuation with power and updated fascist politics
(2026-01-09). Keir Starmer 'now more unfavourable than Hamas' in UK: YouGov. newarab.com 
The British Prime Minister Sir The poll found that Hamas, which is a proscribed
(2026-01-09). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-09). What Makes All Vaccines So Dangerous? globalresearch.ca Vaccines often cause various side effects, making it hard to identify common causes — many of which overlap with other mysterious and "incurable" ailments | Neurologist Andrew Moulden discovered that vaccines frequently trigger microstrokes, which can lead to a myriad of …
(2026-01-09). Shanghai unveils new steps to support multinational companies' R&D centers. ecns.cn Shanghai released a set of 26 new measures on Thursday to further enhance the capacity of multinational companies' research and development centers in the city, aiming to better attract resources from around the world and facilitate industrial advancement.
(2026-01-09). Jazz close out Mavericks to end 5-game losing streak; Pacers beat Hornets. aljazeera.com Anthony Edwards becomes third-youngest player in NBA to reach 10,000 career points as Wolves hold off Cavs.
(2026-01-09). UN chief regrets US withdrawal from dozens of int'l agencies. newarab.com 
United Nations Secretary-General US President
(2026-01-09). Internet blackout hits Iran as protests continue. geo.tv 
Iranian men read newspapers on a street, as protests erupt over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 5, 2026. — Reuters Protests over economic hardships continue Iran. Demonstrators gathered in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan.State media say situation…
(2026-01-09). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal…like their success is proof that we can make it too, that our stories matter, and that our voices deserve to …
(2026-01-09). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2026-01-09). 100 People Detained in UK Immigration Removal Centres Say They Are Subjected to Extreme Physical and Emotional Abuse. bylinetimes.com A group of more than 100 detainees say that they have been subjected to extreme physical, psychological and emotional abuse at two immigration removal centres. | A report produced by asylum seekers at Harmondsworth and Brook House alleges that guards have intimidated, humiliated and been physically abusive towards them. The group is calling for access to legal representation and healthcare and the respect for universal human rights. | "We are not criminals; we are refugees seeking safety and freedom," they said in a statement. "Our only 'crime' was crossing the English Channel and requesting asylum." | They ad…
(2026-01-09). China breaks ground on its first sea-recovery reusable rockets plant. ecns.cn China has begun construction on its first "super plant" for reusable rockets that can be recovered at sea in the eastern city of Hangzhou.
(2026-01-09). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-09). China celebrates two years of pioneering X-ray observations. ecns.cn Launched on Jan 9, 2024, China's Tianguan satellite celebrates two years of stable operations and sustained science in orbit on Friday.
(2026-01-09). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-09). Iran cut off from world as Supreme Leader warns protesters. newarab.com 
(2026-01-09). Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities. sanews.gov.za Upgraded water infrastructure brings aid to communities | In a move to improve water security for the residents of the Rustenburg Local Municipality in the North West and Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has handed over upgraded water infrastructure for communities. ⚪ "The commissioning included the upgraded Vaalkop Water Treatment Works Raw Water Pumpstation and the associated Bulk Water Pipeline, both of which are designed to respond to growing water demand and ensure long-term water security in the two provinces," said the Department of Water and Sanitat…
(2026-01-09). Why China-proposed Global Governance Initiative is gaining broad international support. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, worsening climate risks, and mounting concerns over the governance of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the world is confronting a confluence of longstanding and new challenges. These pressures have further exposed the widening global governance deficit, placing unprecedented strain on existing international mechanisms.
(2026-01-09). Aid agencies mark 1,000 days of war in Sudan. newarab.com 
(2026-01-09). Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel's new front against Türkiye? aljazeera.com Türkiye closely monitoring Israel's regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.
(2026-01-09). Where to Find Black-Owned Bookstores Across the U.S. capitalbnews.org 
Black-owned bookstores are popping up around the country, offering spaces and access to books that may not be on the shelves at chain bookstores. Larger corporations like Amazon and Target sometimes sell books at a lower price compared to independent Black bookstores. Five bookstore owners told Capital B their stores provide community, something large corporations …
(2026-01-09). Israel is on the brink of civil war, says the New Israel Fund chief. what it will look like. haaretz.com The Israeli left has gotten used to fighting small, isolated battles. Mickey Gitzin, head of the New Israel Fund, thinks on a completely different scale — and says leftists can't leave now…
(2026-01-09). China's CPI up 0.8% in Dec. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.8 percent year-on-year in December, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday."ÄÄ"ÄÄMore content to follow. Please refresh the page later.
(2026-01-09). Avelo Airlines' Decision To End ICE Deportation Flights 'Not Political'. popularresistance.org On 6 January, Avelo Airlines announced a raft of changes to its route structure and passenger fleet to consolidate its financial position following the securing of additional financing. It now appears that those plans will also include the dropping of all ICE deportation flights operated by the carrier on behalf of the DHS. | In April 2025, the carrier announced that it had signed a long-term contract with CSI Aviation, the US government agency that organises the logistics behind all ICE flights. | Upon the announcement that Avelo would be operating the DHS-sponsored deportation flights, the airline established a…
(2026-01-09). Report slams Tokyo's nuclear weapon aims. ecns.cn A report released by leading Chinese think tanks on disarmament and the nuclear industry has called on the international community to closely check and counter the rising nuclear weapon ambitions of Japan's right-wing forces.
(2026-01-09). One dead, dozens missing after Philippine dump site collapse. ecns.cn Rescue workers searched on Friday for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines, killing at least one.
(2026-01-09). Private Equity in the Doldrums and Out of Favor With Some Institutional Investors. counterpunch.org 
For years, private equity funds attracted institutional investors — pension funds, university endowments, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds — that could afford to tie up funds for long periods of time with a promise that returns would substantially outperform the stock market. And, during the go-go years between 1995 and 2000, the median fund in
(2026-01-09). Obamacare and Defense Spending. counterpunch.org 
With Congress overseeing the ending of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, enhanced premium tax credit (subsidies) for Americans, hiking premiums for them to buy private health care insurance, consider such economics and politics in the context of $1 trillion in defense spending. Why? Context matters, economically and politically. Against this backdrop, ACA subsidies
(2026-01-09). These Abuses Will Continue Until People Force Them To Stop. caitlinjohnstone.com.au All these abuses are going to continue until the people rise up and force them to stop. | Western governments are going to get more and more authoritarian. | Police forces are going to get more and more militarized and murderous. | Freedom of speech is going to be crushed with more and more aggression. | Military budgets are going to get more and more bloated. | The imperial war machine is going to get more and more belligerent, genocidal and expansionist. | The gap between the rich and the poor is g…
(2026-01-09). Maharashtra Corporation Polls 2026: Over 70 elected unopposed. ummid.com Over 70 candidates of different political parties have been elected unopposed in the 29 Municipal Corporations of Maharashtra where polling is scheduled to be held on January 15, 2026.
(2026-01-09). South Yemen separatists call foul as STC 'announce dissolution'. newarab.com 
Members of the Senior STC figures told The New Arab they consider the statement made by a delegation sent to Saudi Arabia for
(2026-01-09). Friday 1/9: Women in Black Berkeley, weekly vigil. indybay.org next to UC Berkeley on Bancroft Ave at Telegraph Ave.
(2026-01-09). 'Teaching Students to Think for Themselves' Starts with Political Self-Awareness. counterpunch.org 
My nomination for the most predictable platitude invoked by university professors when describing the essence of their job is "teaching students to think for themselves." During my 26 years at the University of Texas at Austin, where I was sometimes accused of politicizing the classroom, I repeated that phrase many times, not as a dodge but
(2026-01-09). China unfazed by Japan's possible bans. ecns.cn Experts argue that any disruptions would primarily accelerate two existing trends: the rapid development of China's local photoresist sector and a pivot to alternative foreign suppliers.
(2026-01-09). Delrawn Small's Family Still Seeks Accountability 9 Years After NYPD Killing. capitalbnews.org 
BROOKLYN, New York — In a neighborhood just miles from where his father was shot and killed by an off-duty police officer nine years ago, Zaiden Small sat on a couch, kicking and dangling his feet as he listened to stories about a man he never knew. He was a protector, a provider, and a …
(2026-01-09). Canadian Armed Forces spy scandal exposes covert campaign to smear and silence critics of Ottawa's role in Ukraine war. wsws.org Espionage allegations against a Canadian military intelligence officer accused of acting on behalf of Ukrainian intelligence have exposed a campaign waged by elements within the Canadian military to smear veteran Ottawa Citizen reporter David Pugliese as a "Russian asset."
(2026-01-09). 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Scams, Money Laundering, and a Missing Bus Station: Why the Isle of Man Is at High Risk of £2bn Moneyval Hit. bylinetimes.com Impending spot checks to see how well e-gaming firms and online casinos are deploying measures against financial crimes and terrorism funding have left the Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man badly exposed, a leading authority on Anti Money Laundering (AML), has told Byline Times. | "This is where the Isle of Man definitely has a high risk of being grey-listed," said Dr Ilaria Zavoli, a senior researcher at the University of Leeds, adding: "What I see is not positive." |
(2026-01-09). From E. Palestine To Moss Landing & Rosemont Louisiana, Corporate Poisoning & Crimes. indybay.org The criminal poisoning of people in the United States in mass incident casualty sites continues to expand. This program focuses on the East Palestine Norfolk Southern derailment, the Moss Landing battery fire in Monterey County and the massive chemical fire in Rosemont Louisiana, the people who were poisoned and the cover-up by the corporations and the government agencies and politicians who are controlled by the corporations.
(2026-01-09). Trump says he doesn't need international law amid aggressive US policies. aljazeera.com UN rapporteur tells Al Jazeera she is concerned that the world may be returning to an 'age of imperialism'.
(2026-01-09). House Committee Subpoenas Journalist For Reporting On Commander Involved In Maduro Raid. scheerpost.com Screen shot from House Committee on Oversight and Reform proceeding on January 7, 2025 | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Kevin Gosztola / The House Committee on Oversight and Reform…
(2026-01-09). Sun Prairie, WI, January 10, 2026: Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Sun Prairie Protest on Grand and Main by the roundabout Saturday January 10, 2026 — 11 am to noon. | Photo:
(2026-01-09). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2026-01-09). Fed Up with the Mullahs? Iran's Nationwide Uprising Targets Religious Rule. thinktank.pk In the heart of the Middle East, Iran is once again ablaze with unrest as massive demonstrations sweep across the nation in early 2026. Sparked by economic woes and amplified by calls for regime change, these Iran protests 2026 highlight deepening frustrations with the country's religious leadership. From Tehran's bustling streets to rural towns, chants …
(2026-01-09). China moves to curb 'adultization' and commercial exploitation in children-themed micro-dramas. ecns.cn China's broadcasting regulator has issued new guidance tightening oversight of children-themed micro-dramas, citing concerns over adult-style content and the commercial exploitation of minors.
(2026-01-09). Unemployed youth urged to apply for YearBeyond Programme opportunities. sanews.gov.za Unemployed youth urged to apply for YearBeyond Programme opportunities | The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) is inviting young people across the province to apply for opportunities within the YearBeyond Programme. ⚪ YearBeyond is a youth service partnership that includes government, the National Youth Development Agency, donors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). ⚪ The programme, originally initiated in the Western Cape, is now a national initiative that provides unemployed youth aged 18 to 25 with meaningful work experience and a pathway to further studies or employment.
(2026-01-09). "We Create Our Own Reality" : Empire and the illusion of International Law from Rafah to Caracas. counterpunch.org 
The aide said that guys like me were "in what we call the reality-based community," which he defined as people who "believe that solutions emerge from your judicious study of discernible reality. That's not the way the world really works anymore," he continued. "We're an empire now, and when we act, we create our own
(2026-01-09). The Crans-Montana inferno: New findings prove the responsibility of local authorities. wsws.org One week after the deadly inferno in Crans-Montana, it is becoming clear that this was not a tragic accident, but manslaughter driven by profit.
(2026-01-09). TUC calls on employers to show 'common sense and understanding' as extreme weather hits UK. thecanary.co Storm Goretti has brought extreme weather to the UK with the Met Office issuing a 'red warning' for parts of the country. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on employers not to force staff to take excessive risks by making dangerous journeys to work. The TUC says employers must show understanding and not punish […] | By
(2026-01-09). Huge demon face appears in Turkey sky during storm. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A shocking incident took place in the Maslak neighbourhood in Istanbul during the storm that affected Turkey, causing snow, lightning and strong winds.A horrifying video showing a giant demon face appearing above Istanbul during the storm has spread panic among people.In the clip, which was taken from a high building, lightning was seen during the night in the city of Istanbul, sparking fear among people, who recognized something unusual in the sky.ƒ∞stanbul Maslak'ta ya≈üanan olayda | Patlama sonrasƒ± gà∂kyàºzàºnde beliren silàºet paniƒüe…
(2026-01-09). Declaring "I don't need international law," Trump moves to seize more oil tankers in the Atlantic. wsws.org US President Donald Trump asserted unlimited presidential powers to wage war all over the world in an interview with the New York Times published Thursday, declaring, "I don't need international law."
(2026-01-09). UAE funded Farage trip to Abu Dhabi amid anti-Brotherhood drive. newarab.com 
(2026-01-09). Friday 1/9: Justice for Renee Nicole Good. indybay.org 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco…
(2026-01-09). Spotlight on 2026 Arab films to keep on your radar. newarab.com 
Arab cinema rarely cuts through to the Western mainstream, not that it needs its approval. But when it comes to theatrical distribution, that's a blessing for those of us living outside of the Arab world. |
(2026-01-09). Why Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli tonight is important for Ronaldo, The Big Yellow? ummid.com All set for Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi SPL Group Match tonight (Friday January 02, 2026) at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, and here is why the match is important for Cristiano Ronaldo and The Big Yellow.
(2026-01-09). As unrest grows in Iran, Trump is unlikely to greenlight an Israeli attack. haaretz.com The U.S. president would not benefit from a war in the Middle East at the present time – and an Israeli attack might only serve to shore up the vulnerable regime in Tehran. Netanyahu, for his part, wants to keep all fronts open and volatile – and the IDF is falling into line…
(2026-01-09). The Two Films Bollywood Must Watch. ummid.com Both films centre Muslim women not as symbols, metaphors or ideological statements, but as protagonists negotiating deeply contemporary realities.
(2026-01-09). Trump & Netanyahu struggle to agree on future of Judea & Samaria. onlineopinion.com.au Trump promised a West Bank plan, delayed it, then hedged. Israel resists a Palestinian state. Can annexation, Jordan, and old peace plans unlock a Trump-Netanyahu reset?
(2026-01-09). ICE Killing In Minneapolis Sparks Mass Outrage. popularresistance.org On January 7, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a woman in the head in a residential neighborhood in South Minneapolis, firing into her vehicle at point-blank range. The woman was later identified by authorities as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. | A neighbor who saw what happened told local MPR News: "She was trying to turn around, and the ICE agent was in front of her car, and he pulled out a gun … and shot her in the face like three, four times." | Witnesses said she died immediately. | Within hours, federal officials presented a starkly different account from what eyewitnesses…
(2026-01-09). China's consumer inflation hits nearly three-year high. ecns.cn China's consumer inflation accelerated at its fastest pace in nearly three years in December, while the decline in factory-gate prices narrowed, official data showed on Friday.
(2026-01-09). Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results. sanews.gov.za Umalusi reassures public of integrity of 2025 matric exam results | Umalusi has reassured the public that the integrity of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results is intact, despite a confirmed leak affecting 40 learners across three subjects. | Umalusi [Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training in South Africa] CEO, Dr Mafu Rakometsi, said following extensive quality assurance processes and an independent investigation, the quality council can assure South Africans that they can trust that the results reflect learners' genuine performance. | "We want to assure the pub…
(2026-01-09). BREAKING: US 'border patrol' shoots two people in Portland OR or is it ICE again? thecanary.co US media are reporting that 'Border Patrol', or 'Customs and Border Protection' federal agents in Southeast Portland, Oregon near the US west coast on Thursday afternoon 8 January. Portland Border Patrol shooting However, Portland is not a border city, raising questions about whether the 'federal agents' were really CBP — or were again Immigration and […] | By
(2026-01-09). Egg Harbor, WI January 10, 2026: Stop ICE! No War! wibailoutpeople.org 
Meet at the Corner of Hwy 42 and Orchard — NOON…
(2026-01-09). Police Corruption in Rawalakot: Senior Officials Accused of Protecting in Unifo. indybay.org Investigative journalist Sarfraz Hussain exposes a major corruption scandal and double standards within the Poonch Police department, involving robbery, bribery, and the protection of corrupt officers.
(2026-01-09). Wednesday 1/14: SF Action-Shut The Robo Taxis Down NOW! indybay.org Waymo Depot | 201 Toland St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-09). 2025: The Year the Market for Fake Meat and Insect Products Began to Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com In 2026, grocery aisles will reflect "back-to-basics" eating and a "return to real" when it comes to meat and dairy.
(2026-01-09). India-US trade deal stalled after Modi did not call Trump, says official. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. — ReutersTrump warns tariffs will rise unless Russian oil imports are curbed.Indian rupee hits record low on US tariff…
(2026-01-09). Japanese think tank warns China's rare earth supply cut could hit Japan's GDP. ecns.cn Japan could face losses of about 660 billion yen (approximately $4.2 billion) if China's rare earth export controls remain in place for three months, resulting in a 0.11% decline in both nominal and real annual GDP, according to an estimate by Nomura Research Institute, a Japanese economic think tank.
(2026-01-09). DU Admission Brochure 2026 Released: Key Points to Note. ummid.com The Delhi University (DU) Vice Chancellor Prof Yogesh Singh has published the DU Admission Brochure 2026 on its official website, explaining the admission process, eligibility criteria, how Common Seat Allocation System – CSAS (UG) 2026 works and other details for undergraduate (UG) students.
(2026-01-09). Calls for Justice Grow After ICE Shooting of Minneapolis Mom. capitalbnews.org 
Jacob Davis suspected that nothing positive would come from the Trump administration's announcement on Tuesday that it had deployed some 2,000 federal agents to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota. One day later, Renee Nicole Good was dead. The mother of three was in her car when a U.S. Immigration and …
(2026-01-09). Zionist stooge in Labour cabinet tells councils drop Israel boycotts or get sued. thecanary.co The UK's Communities Secretary Steve Reed has warned councils that divestment of Israeli products could result in legal action against them. They may be sued if money stops flowing into the war chest of the genocidal land theft project sometimes referred to as 'Israel'. Reed warned that councils choosing not to fund an active Holocaust […] | By
(2026-01-09). NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces Universal Child Care Plan. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is on track to fulfill one of his major campaign promises only a week into his term. On Thursday, Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan that put New York City on pace to become the first American city with universal child care. |
(2026-01-09). A very Indian panel discussion for your perusal on News X. gilbertdoctorow.com Trump Greenlights 'Russia Sanctions Bill' | More Tariff Trouble For India? I was honored yesterday evening to participate in a very Indian panel discussion which opens with Indian advertising that you will certainly not find on BBC, CNN or other global broadcasters. As for the discussion itself, note that I appear to be the only …
(2026-01-09). New Orleans School Named After Renowned Louisiana Chef to Remain Open. capitalbnews.org 
The Leah Chase School got a lifeline this week after the Orleans Parish School Board decided to keep the district's only direct-run public school open for the next two years. On Jan. 8, parents, teachers and community members packed a room in the office space where the school board meets to demand the district keep …
(2026-01-09). Israel claims Lebanon's disarmament of Hezbollah 'insufficient'. newarab.com Israel has pushed back against the Lebanese army's announcement that After a cabinet session where ministers were briefed by army chief Rodolphe Haykal,
(2026-01-09). In Pictures: Jupiter fades as first Supermoon of 2026 brightens sky. ummid.com Jupiter looks faded and dim as the first Supermoon of the Year 2026 brightens the clear sky Saturday January 03, 2026.
(2026-01-09). The year 2025 when everything changed in global capitalism. wsws.org So-called "resilience" in the face of Trump tariff hikes is "deeply misleading" according to a former IMF chief economist.
(2026-01-09). Birzeit University students confront fear after Israeli raid. newarab.com 
"It was a terrifying scene," begins 21-year-old Aya Muhasien, recalling Israeli occupation forces' unprecedented "Even though we Palestinians are used to it — I am from a village that is raided all the time — but the university is supposed to be different. It should be a safe space," the student tells The New Arab. | On a bright winter morning, Aya walked up the steep, tree-lined entrance to the occupied West Bank's Birzeit University, mentally reciting her presenta…
(2026-01-09). More Rapping with Biocentric's Max Wilbert on the State of the World as we Gallop into Year of the Fire Horse. dissidentvoice.org 
He's been under the weather: Hi everyone, I've been sick for four days now, and haven't had a chance to pull a piece together. So, no post today. In lieu of that, here's a photo of a sandstone rock formation in a coastal wilderness. A place like this, with crawdads crawling in every pool, fish …
(2026-01-09). An Atomic Armageddon? Will the U.S. and Russia Abandon All Nuclear Restraints? juancole.com (
(2026-01-09). AISSEE 2026 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of Sainik School Society, is releasing on its website 'exams.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026-27 (AISSEE 2026).
(2026-01-09). The honeybee that stung Jamaica and yielded sweetness. globalvoices.org 
'This storm left destruction and loss, but failed to snatch our gratitude and will to survive'Global VoicesHolland United Church in Holland Village, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The church's roof was blown off during Hurricane Melissa. Photo by Candice Stewart, used with permission. | I can't say I'm sorry to see the back of 2025; it was a tough year for Jamaica — and disappointing, to say the least, to see the privilege of folks in the Global North (and a few in the South) showing even before Hurric…
(2026-01-09). Chinese, Uzbek archaeologists discover early city walls at Kuva Ancient City. ecns.cn Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists have discovered early city walls dating from the Parthian to Samanid periods at the Kuva ancient city site in Uzbekistan, with evidence indicating the walls were in use from the third century BC to the 10th century AD.
(2026-01-09). Ukraine as the Object of World Counterrevolution. wsws.org This is the first English translation of Mikhail Pavlovich's 1920 pamphlet on the civil war in Ukraine.
(2026-01-09). Israel detains widow of slain Hamas commander in West Bank. newarab.com 
The Israeli army on Friday detained the widow of a Hamas leader killed in the 1990s, accusing her of inciteful language against Israel online. | Citing a local source, The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed said Israeli forces raided neighbourhoods in the city, including the Jabal al-…
(2026-01-09). Off-duty ICE agent kills California father celebrating on New Year's Eve. wsws.org Keith Porter Jr., 43, and father of two, is at least the 13th person to have been shot by ICE since Trump returned to the White House.
(2026-01-09). $1.5t military budget for 2027 sparks war concerns. ecns.cn United States President Donald Trump proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 on Wednesday, a sharp increase from this year's $901 billion, fueling concerns about the potential eruption of wars.
(2026-01-09). Insurance care plan for elderly to expand. ecns.cn The number of designated long-term care service institutions has surpassed 8,800, while the workforce of nursing professionals has expanded to about 300,000.In an interview with China Health Insurance, an industry magazine, Xu Jing, an official with the administration, said standardization is essential to ensure the effective operation and long-term sustainability of the system.
(2026-01-09). Selected Articles: America's Push to Dominate the World. "The U.S. Brain Initiative" globalresearch.ca 
By In observing the current Donald Trump's activities, it is hard to believe that he does not plan to use neurotechnologies once he manages …
(2026-01-09). Tenants' movement: "They're afraid of us" indybay.org Mamdani's goal of freezing the rent on around one million regulated apartments is a good start, according to Taylor, but it is far from enough. The number of regulated apartments must increase significantly, and therefore expropriation must also be discussed. "External pressure" is what Taylor is calling for.
(2026-01-09). Murder in Minneapolis: Time to Stop Coddling the ICE Gang and Its Enablers. counterpunch.org 
On January 7, gang members — gathered in Minneapolis for the purpose of abducting immigrants and cowing the state's population — menaced motorist Renee Nicole Good, then murdered her when she attempted to flee. This wasn't the ICE gang's first murder, and won't likely be its last. ICE, its allied gangs — "Homeland Security," "Customs
(2026-01-09). The Miccosukee Tribe blocked Alligator Alcatraz. Then Trump blocked a bill to return their land. grist.org 
On Thursday, Republicans in the House The Miccosukee have alw…
(2009-01-26). PBSA names Qadir Memon as new president. tribune.com.pk 
Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has been elected as President of the Pakistan Billiards & Snooker Association (PBSA) at the AGM held at Karachi Gymkhana Club, Karachi. Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has served as Senior Vice President and Honorary Treasurer of PBSA and brings with him rich experience and knowledge. | Mr. Memon has served as Patron Pakistan Tax Bar Association, President Pakistan Tax Bar Association (for two terms of two years) and Karachi Tax Bar Association (for two terms). | Mr. Abdul Qadir Memon has served as Chairman National Clearing Company of Pakistan, Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited and Bank-Islami…
(2026-01-09). China investigates Meta's acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is officially looking into Meta's deal to buy the AI platform Manus, a so-called "general-purpose AI agent" capable of autonomously handling complex digital tasks just like a human.
(2026-01-09). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-09). United States to Leave the United Nations? globalresearch.ca The unilateral order from the Trump administration to pull the United States out of many of the most critical international institutions and treaties on January 7 marked the anticipated crossing of yet another Rubicon. | Thirty-one of the international organizations that …
(2026-01-09). Wednesday 1/14: Reject Alameda Health layoffs. indybay.org Highland Hospital 3rd floor cafeteria…
(2026-01-09). Philadelphia joins nationwide protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. whyy.org 
Protesters united in | Speakers address ICE operations locally following Good's death: | Over 1,000 people gathered in Center City, decrying the use of force in the Minneapolis shooting, along with ICE's presence in the Philadelphia area. | ICE oper…
(2026-01-09). Al Ahli ends Al-Nassr's unbeaten run at Saudi Pro League 25/26. ummid.com In a tight match Friday night (January 02, 2026) 2015-16 SPL Champion, Al Ahli, defeated Al Nassr, ending the Cristiano Ronaldo-led Saudi football club's unbeaten run this season.
(2026-01-09). To Each According to His Bank Account. counterpunch.org 
This is a photo that should not have been. This is an event you should not know. This is a guy who should not have been killed. This is a moment when truth was briefly on the silver screen of 1934. This is a photo of a chain gang, now hung up as a reprint,
(2026-01-09). Australia and the Politics of Premature Adjudication: The Bondi Royal Commission. globalresearch.ca Royal commissions are often held to confirm the obvious and squeak for modest change. They offer no binding remedies.
(2026-01-09). Internal Dissent, High-Profile Resignations, and Donor Anxiety Have Shaken the Heritage Foundation. dissidentvoice.org 
Resignations, Rebellion, and a Right-Wing Rift: Heritage Implodes Over Carlson—Fuentes Affair Folks—let me have your attention for a moment. Because I've been hearing some rumbling, some grumbling, a downright thundering from deep inside one of Washington's most conservative policy halls. Yes sir, trouble. Trouble with a capital T, and that rhymes with C, that stands …
(2026-01-09). Nurses in New York City and Long Island must stop NYSNA's sabotage of next week's citywide strike! wsws.org The union has withdrawn strike notices at seven of the 15 hospitals involved without even having secured contracts. It is preparing a repeat of its sellout two years ago, when it canceled strikes at all but two hospitals.
(2026-01-09). Attention, Energies Media, Sea Level Cannot be Submerging Tokelau if Tokelau is Growing. wattsupwiththat.com Energies Media seems to have relied on a lot of very outdated information to make their fearmongering claims about Tokelau. If the media outlet was really interested in the facts rather than pushing climate alarmism, it would know the status of Pacific atolls and the discrepancy between the claims of 100 percent solar self-sufficiency and the reality of 75 to 90 percent, with the islands inhabitants accepting intermittency and limited electric power availability on demand and at night.
(2026-01-09). Flint paper batteries enter production mode. ummid.com Flint, a Singapore-based deep tech company, Friday January 02, 2026 announced that its paper battery technology has entered production.
(2026-01-09). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2026-01-09). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2026-01-09). NEET UG 2026 Registration: NTA Issues Guidelines. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued important guidelines for the candidates ahead of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET UG 2026) online application and registration.
(2026-01-09). Friday 1/9: ACLU: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training. indybay.org Virtual training session via ZOOM…
(2026-01-09). Netanyahu and his poison war against heroic AG is reaching zero hour. haaretz.com Gali Baharav-Miara continues to display rare mental fortitude in the face of attacks by the coalition and the poison machine, while those around her are disappointed that the public hasn't gone out into the streets as it did two years ago…
(2026-01-09). Europe's Strategic Autonomy Problem is No Longer Abstract. counterpunch.org 
(2026-01-09). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is oiling his wheels. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). CIIE Stories | Where a Danish company finds 'possibility in every drop'. ecns.cn At the China headquarters of Grundfos, a Danish provider of pumps and water solutions, a photo wall captures the deep bond between the company and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) over the years.
(2026-01-09). Border Patrol Agents Shot Two People in Portland During Immigration Stop. theintercept.com 
(2026-01-09). Debunked Far-Right Claims In Minnesota Lead To Anti-Somali Hate. popularresistance.org Minneapolis, Minn.—The Trump administration and MAGA are pulling out all the stops in their attacks on Minnesota—the Nick Shirley daycare fraud "investigation," a pause on federal child care funding, the "largest ever" ICE enforcement effort, and unprecedented racist attacks on Somali immigrants. They're all part of a continued effort by the right to push the deportation agenda in a Democratic-governed state, defund programs that working people rely on, and flip Minnesota to the Republican column in the 2026 midterm elections.
(2026-01-09). Somaliland recognition: Israel's foothold in the Horn of Africa. aljazeera.com Critics view Israel's moves in the Horn of Africa as part of Netanyahu's expansive conflict and influence agenda.
(2026-01-09). Billionaire's Mouthpiece Searches For Reasons To Avoid Taxing Billionaires. progressivehub.net JIM NAURECKAS | FAIR…
(2026-01-09). Neo-Balfourian Mideast Carve-Up. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-01-09). Conservative lawmaker in Honduras injured after being hit with explosive. aljazeera.com The incident underscores the tense political environment in Honduras in the wake of its contested presidential election.
(2026-01-09). Gangsters, genocide and gagging dissent. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-09). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2026-01-09). Albanese bows to relentless pressure for Bondi royal commission but scepticism remains. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By David Robie Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally bowed to pressure from the Murdoch News Corp's relentless media campaign and advocacy by political critics and victim's families to announce a royal commission of inquiry into "antisemitism and social cohesion". The commission advocates were seeking his political downfall over last month's Bondi…
(2026-01-09). Introduction: Ukraine as the Object of World Counterrevolution, by Mikhail Pavlovich. wsws.org We hope that the publication of this translation and the rediscovery of Mikhail Pavlovich will contribute to the political education of the working class, now confronted, once again, with imperialist war and fascist barbarism.
(2026-01-09). Shanghai enhances global accessibility. ecns.cn Shanghai rolled out new exit-entry service measures to further enhance the city's global accessibility by improving policies and services, local authorities said on Thursday.
(2026-01-09). Libbey Glass workers resist sabotage by IAM, USW officials as Toledo strike nears 5 months. wsws.org The Libbey's workers greatest danger has not been management alone. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) and United Steelworkers (USW) have repeatedly acted to divide, demobilize and betray the strike.
(2026-01-09). Saturday 1/10: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2026-01-09). Cubadebate: Lo más leído, compartido y comentado en 2025. cubadebate.cu Fue un año complejo para nuestro colectivo, pero también promisorio, con nuevos integrantes, mejoras tecnológicas, uso de la Inteligencia Artificial para la generación de contenidos y el análisis. Entre los hechos notorios a destacar en el resumen del año están los 8 premios y 5 menciones que obtuvimos en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo 26 de Julio, el notable crecimiento de las visitas desde China, las alianzas tejidas con medios aliados y los más de 200 mil seguidores que tiene nuestro canal en Whatsapp, casi todos arrimados durante este 2025.
(2026-01-09). Cubadebate: Lo más leído, compartido y comentado en 2025. cubadebate.cu Fue un año complejo para nuestro colectivo, pero también promisorio, con nuevos integrantes, mejoras tecnológicas, uso de la Inteligencia Artificial para la generación de contenidos y el análisis. Entre los hechos notorios a destacar en el resumen del año están los 8 premios y 5 menciones que obtuvimos en el Concurso Nacional de Periodismo 26 de Julio, el notable crecimiento de las visitas desde China, las alianzas tejidas con medios aliados y los más de 200 mil seguidores que tiene nuestro canal en Whatsapp, casi todos arrimados durante este 2025.
(2026-01-09). Cienfuegos cerró el 2025 con la tercera tasa de mortalidad infantil más baja de Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Indicadores favorables en la tasa de mortalidad infantil muestra la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, al cerrar el año 2025 obteniendo 5, 2 por cada mil nacidos vivos, la tercera con mejores resultados en el país informa la Jefa de Sección del Programa Materno Infantil, Doctora Danay Jiménez Espín. Jefa de Sección del Programa Materno Infantil, Doctora Danay Jiménez Espín. (Foto: Mireya Ojeda) | De los ocho municipios reportan cero mortalidad, Abreus, Cumanayagua y Rodas, mientras solo falleció una gestante en el centro y sur, a pesar del recrudecimiento del bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense y de los intensos des…
(2026-01-09). Un paciente grave y otro crítico se reporta tras accidente en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Debido al accidente masivo de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles, permanecen ingresados en el Hospital Provincial Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de Camagàºey, 34 pacientes de cuidados, de los cuales uno se reporta en estado grave y otro crítico, este último con peligro para su vida.
(2026-01-09). Primer ministro de Cuba insta a avanzar con esfuerzos propios. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz llamó este jueves a buscar soluciones con esfuerzos propios "que nos permitan avanzar". | Durante la reunión extraordinaria del Consejo Provincial de Gobierno del Poder Popular de Pinar del Río y mediante videoconferencia, aseveró: Eso es posible con recursos endógenos, con la aplicación de la ciencia, exigiendo mayores resultados a todos los actores económicos, comenzando por la empresa estatal socialista y con un desempeño y participación superiores en la economía del sector no estatal". | Resaltó qu…
(2026-01-09). Un paciente grave y otro crítico se reporta tras accidente en Camagàºey. cubadebate.cu Debido al accidente masivo de tránsito ocurrido este miércoles, permanecen ingresados en el Hospital Provincial Universitario Manuel Ascunce Domenech de Camagàºey, 34 pacientes de cuidados, de los cuales uno se reporta en estado grave y otro crítico, este último con peligro para su vida.
(2026-01-09). El régimen dominicano, de paria regional a vanguardia de la ola reaccionaria. nacla.org 
Cómo el proyecto de apartheid de la República Dominicana se convirtió en un modelo para la extrema derecha en Estados Unidos.
(2026-01-09). Plenos de los Comité Provinciales del PCC continuaron este jueves por Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu Según informó la Presidencia de Cuba en X, se evalúa la implementación de los acuerdos tomados en el XI Pleno del Comité Central, realizado a finales de año, así como los compromisos de la provincia más oriental de Cuba para enfrentar el 2026.
(2026-01-09). XIV Congreso del Partido Comunista de Vietnam sentará bases para una "era de ascenso nacional" , afirma embajador. cubadebate.cu El embajador de Vietnam en Cuba, Le Quang Long, afirmó este jueves en una conferencia de prensa que el XIV Congreso del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), a celebrarse en Hanoi del 19 al 25 de este mes, sentará las bases para una "era de ascenso nacional" sustentada en el fortalecimiento político y económico del país.
(2026-01-09). Azucareros mantienen terreno en la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Azucareros se mantienen imparable y vencieron este jueves 11×7 al monarca exponente Leñadores de Las Tunas para conservar esperanzas en pos de avanzar al play off de la 64 Serie Nacional de Beisbol. En otro juego, la tropa del mentor Ramón Moré llegó a 34 victorias cuando aún le restan seis cotejos.
(2026-01-09). Lucharemos juntos y venceremos. cubadebate.cu La Revolución Bolivariana y Chavista y la Revolución Cubana en sus destinos y en su lucha común serán ejemplos para la liberación de los pueblos de nuestra América. Continuaremos en nuestro trabajo en defensa de la paz, en la movilización internacional, en la campaña en defensa del derecho internacional y del derecho a la vida y a la paz de los pueblos, por la liberación del Presidente Constitucional Nicolás Maduro Moros y la compañera Cilia Flores.
(2026-01-09). El régimen dominicano, de paria regional a vanguardia de la ola reaccionaria. nacla.org Cómo el proyecto de apartheid de la República Dominicana se convirtió en un modelo para la extrema derecha en Estados Unidos.
(2026-01-09). Plenos de los Comité Provinciales del PCC continuaron este jueves por Guantánamo. cubadebate.cu Según informó la Presidencia de Cuba en X, se evalúa la implementación de los acuerdos tomados en el XI Pleno del Comité Central, realizado a finales de año, así como los compromisos de la provincia más oriental de Cuba para enfrentar el 2026.
(2026-01-09). Proteste in Iran: analisi delle attuali manifestazioni e delle loro implicazioni per la Repubblica Islamica. strategic-culture.su Pochi analisti occidentali sono veramente consapevoli della situazione in Iran. | Segue nostro La comprensione occidentale della situazione interna dell'Iran rimane profondamente errata. Le ricorrenti narrazioni di un imminente collasso ignorano la complessità politica e sociale del Paese ed esagerano l'impatto delle attuali manifestazioni. àà essenziale riconoscere che, nonostante le tensioni significative, l'Iran non sta attualm…
(2026-01-09). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2026-01-09). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.