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2026-01-28: News Headlines


Jonathan Whittall (2026-01-28). Exclusive: Leaked "Board of Peace" Resolution Outlines U.S.-Led Plan to Rule Over Gaza. globalresearch.ca The so-called Board of Peace that President Donald Trump officially launched in Davos, Switzerland last week is developing sweeping plans for a U.S.-backed administration to rule Gaza, according to a draft of the Board's resolution. | Drop Site obtained the unsigned …

al-monitor (2026-01-28). US tells UN: Gaza demilitarization to include internationally funded buyback program. al-monitor.com By Michelle NicholsUNITED NATIONS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – The demilitarization of Gaza will include decommissioning weaponsthrough an agreed process "supported by an internationally funded buyback" program, the United States told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday.Palestinian militant group Hamas retains control of just under half of Gaza following an October ceasefire deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement ties further Israeli troop withdrawals to Hamas giving up its weapons.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Israel's attacks on Gaza fertility clinics shatter dreams of parenthood. aljazeera.com Israel's war has devastated enclave's reproductive health system; advocates call it a genocidal measure.

Jonathan Cook (2026-01-28). Trump's 'Board of Peace' Is the Nail in Gaza's Coffin. globalresearch.ca US President Donald Trump has declared the three-month "ceasefire" in Gaza a great success, and now wants to move on to What does success look like? Israeli soldiers have

United World International (2026-01-28). Erdoƒüan: Türkiye is one of the poles of the new global order; Foreign Minister Fidan talks on the US, Israel, Iran and Gaza; Minutes of meeting with àñcalan go public. uwidata.com Last week's agenda in Türkiye was busy, as usual. President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan delivered a speech assessing rising global tensions and Türkiye's position in it. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued a pointed warning over developments in Iran. And the official minutes from a meeting between jailed PKK leader Abdullah àñcalan and MP were released. Erdoƒüan: …

aljazeera (2026-01-28). LIVE: Gaza 'desperate' as Israel aid blocks hit children hardest, UN says. aljazeera.com Palestinians 'desperate' for Rafah crossing to open as prolonged closures compound widespread suffering, warns the UN.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Is Trump's 'Board of Peace' an effort to curtail Europe's middle powers? aljazeera.com Most European countries have declined or demurred on their invitations to the US president's initiative to rebuild Gaza.

WSWS (2026-01-28). Art Gallery of Ontario rejects acquiring Nan Goldin work because of her opposition to Gaza genocide: "Palestine is a great exception that doesn't include freedom of speech" wsws.org A committee at the AGO rejected buying a work by Goldin because several members found her denunciation of the Gaza genocide "offensive" and "antisemitic."

aljazeera (2026-01-28). UK police to use AI facial recognition tech linked to Israel's war on Gaza. aljazeera.com Concerns rise as UK partners with controversial facial recognition company used by Israel in Gaza.

newarab (2026-01-28). Gaza aid mercenaries may run Rafah border? What could go wrong! newarab.com The Rafah border gate between Egypt and Gaza has long been a political pressure valve, prone to closure whenever regional tensions spike. But in the latest twist, Israel is reportedly pushing to station private American security contractors at this nominally Egyptian Palestinian crossing — a startling outsourcing of border control that speaks volumes about the new balance of power. | Under

Editor (2026-01-28). As Trump's 'Board of Peace' Presses Forward, Palestinians in Gaza Fear What Lies Ahead. scheerpost.com " 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…

Julie Hollar (2026-01-28). After Trump Declared Gaza War 'Over,' Media Lost Interest. fair.org Since President Donald Trump declared that "the war in Gaza is over" on October 3, 2025, US news outlets' interest in the occupied territory has plummeted. In a FAIR search of US-related news sites using Media Cloud, a news media database, coverage of Gaza post-ceasefire agreement averaged just 1.5% of the news hole—significantly less than the level of coverage before the agreement. | From July 2 through October 1, 2025, mentions of Gaza appeared in 2.3% of news stories in Media Cloud's

Yanar Alkayat (2026-01-28). Gaza therapists use virtual reality to heal traumatised children — while surviving trauma themselves. thecanary.co Gaza's children were suffering from trauma symptoms such as depression, grief, and fear long before October 2023. They'd had 15 years of life under Israeli blockade, siege, and repeated military attacks. But now, after Israel destroyed 90% of schools, 94% of healthcare and 92% of residential buildings, the mental health crisis is far worse. UNICEF […] | By

aljazeera (2026-01-28). How Israeli destruction of Gaza fertility clinics erased parenthood dreams. aljazeera.com Israel's destruction of fertility clinics in its war on Gaza left thousands of Palestinians mourning unborn children.

Editor (2026-01-28). War Secretary Greenlights ICE Using Military Base in Minnesota. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, following Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela leading to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Saturday, January 3, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley) | 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 Kyle An…

JAMES (2026-01-28). Venezuela ALBA News 1.28.2026: Countering the US and Corporate Media Fake News about Venezuela. afgj.org Vijay Prashad on those claiming Venezuela leadership made a deal with the US Every single Western corporate newspaper has now run a story on how the Venezuelan leadership made a deal with US hyper-imperialism to hand over President Nicolás Maduro and Cillia Flores. These stories have the following points in common: No names sources. All…

editor (2026-01-28). Libertarianism and Trump's Venezuela intervention. onlineopinion.com.au Libertarianism is all about the freedom of individuals from coercion, based on JS Mill's harm principle.

____ (2026-01-28). Rubio Defends Trump's Venezuela Strategy Amidst Global Tensions. devdiscourse.com On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio robustly defended President Donald Trump's military operation aimed at capturing former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Speaking to US lawmakers, Rubio also explained the administration's strategies concerning Greenland, NATO, Iran, and China.

Adriaan Alsema (2026-01-28). US "have to return" Maduro to Venezuela, says Petro. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday that US authorities "have to return" his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, who was hijacked and taken to New York City earlier this month. At a public event in the capital Bogota, Petro said that "they have to return [Maduro] and have him tried by a Venezuelan court, not a …

Ahmed Adel (2026-01-28). Britain's Return to Piracy to Stop Russian Ships Desperate Attempt to Demonstrate Power. globalresearch.ca British media claims that London is preparing to deal with tankers from Russian ports in the same way that the United States deals with tankers from Venezuela — by seizing them. However, Russia has the strength and means to protect …

____ (2026-01-28). Ecuador's Campaign Finance Scandal: Allegations of Venezuelan Money. devdiscourse.com Ecuador's prosecutor's office carried out raids on Wednesday targeting the homes of politicians affiliated with former President Rafael Correa's leftist party. The officials are investigating allegations that illicit funds from Venezuela were used in the 2023 presidential campaign.

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). Venezuela: Delcy Rodríguez reafirma diálogo con EEUU. radiohc.cu La presidenta encargada de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez refirmó este martes lo dicho por el mandatario de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de que establecieron canales de comunicación de respeto y cortesía. | Durante la inauguración del moderno Servicio de Nefrología del Hospital Universitario de Caracas, Rodríguez ratificó la disposición de resolver las diferencias con la nación norteña a través del diálogo político y diplomático.Yo reafirmo lo que ha dicho el presidente Donald Trump, que hemos establecido canales de comunicación de respeto y de cortesía, tanto con el presidente de los Estados Unidos, como con el sec…

Latif Bolat (2026-01-28). What is happening in the streets of the US: Trump's failure to fulfill all six of his promises. uwidata.com These days, the streets of Minneapolis look like a scene straight out of a Clint Eastwood western shot in the deserts of Arizona. Strange-looking, masked ICE agents, who seem to take themselves to all-powerful town sheriffs, are stopping people in the streets, in their homes, and inside shops. Anyone with darker skin, a slightly large …

Jean Chrétien (2026-01-28). Video: Jean Chrétien on the Threat Trump Poses to Democracy, Chrétien's Historic Battle to Defending Canada's Sovereignty. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump's presidency and the impact it's having on democracy…

| Life, Style Desk | (2026-01-28). Spotify names Neha Karim Ullah EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for Q1 2026. tribune.com.pk Spotify has announced dance-pop artist Neha Karim Ullah as the EQUAL Pakistan Ambassador for the first quarter of 2026, positioning her among a new wave of musicians shaping Pakistan's contemporary music landscape. As part of the initiative, Neha appeared on Spotify's Times Square billboard in New York City on January 22 and was featured across several curated playlists on the platform. | Neha's music is marked by electronic, dance-forward production paired with emotionally grounded storytelling. Her featured track, Aao Toh Zara, has drawn attention for its modern sound and narrative approach, contributing to…

The Canary (2026-01-28). The Met Police spent £12m in just three months to police Palestine Action protests. thecanary.co A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted to the Metropolitan Police has revealed the staggering costs of the recent mass-arrests of activists voicing their support of Palestine Action. Palestine Action was the first non-violent direct action organisation ever to be proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the UK government. As such, showing support for the […] | By

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Lukashevich receives copies of credentials from Palestinian ambassador. eng.belta.by Belarus' First Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lukashevich received copies of the credentials of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Palestine to Belarus Kamal Al-Shakhra on 28 January.

newleftreview (2026-01-28). 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.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Breakthroughs in Belarus-Russia Union State information security announced. eng.belta.by Breakthrough solutions in the field of information security are being implemented within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, Aleksandr Neverovsky, Deputy State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus, said at the 28th National Forum on Information Security InfoForum 2026 in Moscow.

Tracey Anton (2026-01-28). Critical minerals, critical failures: Victoria sacrificing farms, water and public money. independentaustralia.net

MDORE (2026-01-28). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |

Gabriel Furshong (2026-01-28). Dispatch from Minneapolis. counterpunch.org On the evening of January 8, a friend and I parked our car in Minneapolis' Powderhorn neighborhood, where Renee Good—a white, unarmed mother of three—was murdered by a federal agent. We proceeded on foot because mourners had cordoned off several blocks of Portland Avenue into a mostly quiet commons where people, instead of passing by,

UMMID (2026-01-28). Bank unions adamant on January 27 strike. ummid.com Banking services across India are likely to face major disruptions as bank unions are adamant on their nationwide strike on Tuesday January 27, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Pegula sets up Australian Open semi against Rybakina as Swiatek crashes out. aljazeera.com Second seed Swiatek is stunned by Rybakina in straight sets while Pegula makes short work of her compatriot Anisimova.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). From ghetto to 'Forest Jerusalem' sanctuary: Novogrudok museum guards memory of ghetto escape. eng.belta.by The Museum of Jewish Resistance in Novogrudok opened its doors in 2007. Its establishment is linked to a wealthy man from England, Jack Kagan.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Tech cultivating China's rural vitalization. ecns.cn XAG Co Ltd, one of China's largest smart agricultural drone makers, unveils a new generation of agricultural robot products during an annual technology conference in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.

infobrics (2026-01-28). Britain's return to piracy to stop Russian ships – desperate attempt to demonstrate power. infobrics.org Russian fleet can reliably and easily escort tankers to deter British pirate raids.

albawaba (2026-01-28). Ecuador protests after U.S. ICE agent tries to enter consulate in Minneapolis. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ecuador's Foreign Ministry has filed a formal diplomatic complaint with the United States after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent attempted to enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis without permission on Tuesday, Ecuador said. Consulate staff blocked the agent from entering the building and activated emergency protocols to ensure the safety of Ecuadorian citizens inside, the ministry said, invoking protections under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations that bar unauthorized access to diplomatic facilities. The incident was captured on video shared on social media, showing c…

EDWIN (2026-01-28). Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects in North West. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects in North West | Operation Shanela II — the South African Police Service's (SAPS) high density safer festive season operation – continues to ensure suspected and wanted criminals are taken off the streets in the North West. | The SAPS, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has worked tirelessly to ensure that members of the community in all the five districts are and feel safe with over 1 000 suspects apprehended for various crimes committed in the province. | The weekly operation included vehicle check points (VCP's), stop and searches, roadblocks, tracing…

albawaba (2026-01-28). Landslide death toll rises to 34 in Indonesia's West Java. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Rescue operations in Indonesia's West Java province were slowed on Wednesday by persistent heavy rain as the death toll from a devastating landslide climbed to 34, with 32 people still missing, authorities said.The landslide struck early Saturday in Pasir Langu village, a hilly area in the Cisarua district of Bandung Barat regency, about 100 kilometers southeast of Jakarta. Triggered by intense rainfall that began a day earlier, the collapse buried homes and swept residents downhill, compounding risks in a region already vulnerable during the monsoon season.Among the victims were 23 Indonesian Navy mari…

Tim Huber (2026-01-28). Healing the brokenhearted. anabaptistworld.org The deafening sounds and scary sights of the war in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, are taking a toll on parents and children as the conflict grinds on toward its fifth year.

newarab (2026-01-28). Sharaa meets Putin as Russia eyes deal on military bases. newarab.com

WiBOPM (2026-01-28). Stand With MN! ICE OUT! January 30, 2026, Milwaukee: No Work. No School. No Shopping. wibailoutpeople.org

UMMID (2026-01-28). Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash: What We Know So Far. ummid.com Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has died in a plane crash Tuesday January 28, 2026.

newarab (2026-01-28). Jaffa cafe banned from selling items with 'Palestinian symbols'. newarab.com

UMMID (2026-01-28). Enhanced India-EU Partnership Strengthens in Fractured World. ummid.com The enhanced partnership between India and European Union (EU) is going to eliminate tariffs on more than 90% of traded goods, besides imparting a thrust to services and facilitate investments between the two sides.

| Zulfiqar Baig | (2026-01-28). Pakistan name squad for Pro Hockey League. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the national squad for the Pro Hockey League and the World Cup Qualifying round. The national contingent consists of 20 players and six officials, with the team scheduled to depart for Australia on February 2nd. | While announcing the team at the Naseer Bunda Hockey Stadium, PHF Secretary Rana Mujahid Ali Khan and Head Coach Tahir Zaman stated that the squad traveling to Australia will also represent Pakistan in the World Cup Qualifiers. Mohammad Ammad Butt will lead the Green Shirts as captain. | Rana Mujahid mentioned that the issue of players' daily allowan…

Ed Newman (2026-01-28). Gravely ill pro-Palestine activist ends hunger, thirst strike in UK prison. radiohc.cu By Anealla Safdar | Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old British pro-Palestine activist, has ended a hunger and thirst strike in prison after his health deteriorated rapidly, with fears he was at high risk of a heart attack. | Khalid, who is being held on pre-trial remand at the Wormwood Scrubs Prison in London, ended his protest on Monday, after being rushed to in intensive care as his heart rate slowed to a dangerous level. He has since returned to prison. | Doctors feared that Khalid, who suffers from limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes muscle weakness and wasting, was likely to die suddenly after he…

MDORE (2026-01-28). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, (…) | – |

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Tech giant ASML announces record orders in boost for AI boom. aljazeera.com Dutch firm says it expects strong growth in 2026, countering fears of an investment bubble.

Vsevolod Sviridov (2026-01-28). BRICS Agenda, United States Global Dominance and Africa's Development Priorities. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump has been leading the United States as its president since January 2025. Washington's priority is to Make America Great Again (MAGA). Trump's tariffs have rippled many economies from Latin America through Asian region to the continent of Africa. …

Willem Moore (2026-01-28). Polanski calls out Reform's byelection 'rent-an-extremist'. thecanary.co As we reported, Reform have chosen long-time establishment insider Matt Goodwin to stand in Gorton & Denton. There was already a backlash to Goodwin when we published that piece; since then, Green Party leader Zack Polanski has made his feelings clear: It tells you everything you need to know that Reform are parachuting in a […] | By

| AFP | (2026-01-28). TikTok settles major youth addiction lawsuit days before trial. tribune.com.pk TikTok has agreed to settle a major lawsuit claiming its platform deliberately addicted and harmed children, just days before the trial was set to begin. The case, which also involves Meta's Instagram, Google's YouTube and Snap, could influence hundreds of similar lawsuits targeting social media companies over youth mental health and safety. | TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff's attorneys confirmed. | The social video platform was one of three companies — along with Meta's Instagram and Google's YouTube — facing claims th…

independentaustralia.net (2026-01-28). The ultimate 2026 guide to choosing removalists in Melbourne. independentaustralia.net

Dayton, Columbus Branches of the Party for Socialism, Liberation (2026-01-28). LEAKED: ICE is set to invade Springfield, Ohio. liberationnews.org Starting February 4th, Springfield will be the site of another ICE surge from the Trump administration's racist, anti-immigrant crackdown. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is slated to end on February 4, jeopardizing migrant families and communities who are already facing precarious circumstances.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Lukashenko receives report on army's combat readiness inspection. eng.belta.by The head of state is personally overseeing the progress of the large-scale surprise combat readiness inspection of the Armed Forces.

GREG (2026-01-28). Tens of Thousands of Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers Launch Open-Ended Strike. portside.org Tens of Thousands of Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers Launch Open-Ended Strike |

WSWS (2026-01-28). Defend the internal opposition at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd against the IG Metall union bureaucracy! Build independent Action Committees! wsws.org At the Bosch plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, IG Metall is attempting to exclude an opposition list from the upcoming works council elections. This attack on democratic rights must be answered by building independent rank-and-file committees to unite workers against job cuts and the union bureaucracy.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Djokovic reaches Australian Open semifinal after Musetti retires injured. aljazeera.com Former champion Novak Djokovic is through to last 4 in Melbourne after frontrunner Lorenzo Musetti suffers groin injury.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). LIVE: Benfica vs Real Madrid — UEFA Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow our live updates, with team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the UCL league-phase finale.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). March to honour Cuban national hero expresses solidarity against Trump. aljazeera.com At a rally to remember Jose Marti, some protesters disavowed any interference in Cuba from US President Donald Trump.

| afp | (2026-01-28). Trump says homeland security chief won't step down. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem would remain in her job, despite a backlash over a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. | "No," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked if Noem would step down after 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti was killed while protesting against immigration raids. "I think she's doing a very good job," added Trump, in his first on-camera comments since the shooting on Saturday. | The New York Times reported that Trump held an almost two-hour meeting on Monday evening with Noem, who has favoured aggressiv…

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). China, Finland turn consensus into action: Cooperation with depth and direction. ecns.cn Underscoring a shared emphasis on outcomes rather than rhetoric, multiple commercial cooperation agreements were signed alongside these frameworks."ÄÄ"ÄÄCooperation in ice and snow economy also featured prominently.

Our Reporter (2026-01-28). NRM Sweeps Ankole Municipal Mayoral Seats. plusnews.ug The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all municipal mayoral seats in Uganda's Ankole Sub-Region in Tuesday's elections. The region comprises four municipalities: Sheema, Ntungamo, Ibanda, and Bushenyi-Ishaka. In Sheema Municipality, Pius Ahimbisibwe, the district returning officer, declared Lukia Nakalisa of the NRM, the only female mayoral winner in the region, victorious with 12,492 votes. …

Direct Action Everywhere (2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Meetup: House Arrest Update From Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…

Willem Moore (2026-01-28). Lee Anderson mocked for campaigning in the 'wrong constituency'. thecanary.co Lee Anderson. Love him or hate him, you know that the guy is thick as mince, and this latest fiasco has only added to the impression: Lee, oh 30p Lee, Lee Anderson by-election campaigning in the wrong constituency üòÜt.co/VV4aRPs2nj — Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) January 27, 2026 Wrong place, wrong time, wrong guy Here's what Angela […] | By

Raphaël Lopoukhine (2026-01-28). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |

Socialist Alternative Bay Area (2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: Minneapolis Strikes Against ICE: Next? (Eyewitness Account & Discussion). indybay.org San Francisco Public Library | Stong Conference Room | 100 Larkin Street, 1st Floor | This is not a Library sponsored program…

50501, WM, May Day Strong, more (2026-01-28). Monday 1/26: Call to Action: ICE Out Nonviolent Action Training. indybay.org Register here: act.womensmarch.com/signup/mvmtstrong_Ja…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Belarus pays close attention to interparliamentary contacts with Algeria. eng.belta.by Upon the invitation of the head of the Belarusian-Algerian parliamentary friendship group members of the Belarusian parliament are staying in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on a return visit on 27-28 January.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). As Western powers crack down on migrants, Spain embraces 500,000. aljazeera.com Madrid points to 'positive impact' of migration as it moves to grant 500,000 undocumented people legal status.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting. aljazeera.com Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Comicomment: The Wardrobe of Hegemony. ecns.cn The U.S. acts like a plunderer rifling through the "wardrobe of hegemony." Sanctions, long-arm jurisdiction, and so-called "Board of Peace" all serve its own geostrategic interests.

The Vigilant Fox (2026-01-28). Our Objective: The Unconditional Cancellation and Withdrawal of the COVID Vaccine, Nationally and Internationally. globalresearch.ca The Senate hearings confirm what was known to the FDA, the CDC and the NHS pertaining to the incidence of Covid-19 mrNA "vaccine" mortality and adverse events from the very outset in early 2021.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Following her parents' footsteps: Xenia Bjà∏rndalen secures spot in Snow Sniper final in Minsk. eng.belta.by Xenia Bjà∏rndalen, the daughter of Darya Domracheva and Ole Einar Bjà∏rndalen, has become a medalist at the Minsk city stage of the Snow Sniper national biathlon competition held under the auspices of the Presidential Sports Club.

Staff (2026-01-28). Abolish ICE: Rep. Delia Ramirez Calls for Defunding DHS & Defends Rep. Ilhan Omar After Attack. democracynow.org We speak with Congressmember Delia Ramirez following an attack on her colleague, Congressmember Ilhan Omar, who was sprayed with an unknown foul-smelling liquid while speaking at a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday. "This is a direct influence of what you're seeing from this president," Ramirez says, criticizing Trump's policies and his long history of attacking Omar in particular. | Ramirez also discusses her efforts in Congress to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Ramirez says Noem's agency is "rotten from the inside out" and must be completely di…

UMMID (2026-01-28). When World Pulls Apart, India and Europe Build Bridges. ummid.com The new Free Arade Agreement (FTA) between India and European Union goes beyond goods, linking people, skills, technology, supply chains, and security in a divided global economy.

Guest Blogger (2026-01-28). Do Renewables Make for Cheaper Electricity? wattsupwiththat.com Do they or don't they? It's the perennial argument, and I claim that it shouldn't be difficult to show that they do not. However, I have to admit that there is not a readily available and convincing set of data or a graph that will make the case. The problem is made difficult because there are so many factors that have some impact on electric service prices. Whatever simple analysis one tries to make on the basis of plotting one factor against price contains mostly noise.

HG (2026-01-28). Matt Goodwin left embarrassed (again) after pointing out Green Party spelling mistake. thecanary.co After Matt Goodwin pointed out the Green Party's incorrect spelling of Gorton and Denton, social media users were quick to point out that he had also previously spelt it wrong. This you ? pic.twitter.com/TXBsROEcB1 — salforddave (@saIforddave) January 27, 2026 At the same time, more embarrassing details have emerged about Goodwin — Reform's latest candidate. […] | By

WHYY (2026-01-28). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

newarab (2026-01-28). Turkey publisher probed for 'terror funding'. newarab.com Prosecutors have opened a "terror funding" investigation into a Kor Kitap said its representative had been A Kor Kitap offi…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Belarus, China to step up cooperation in standardization. eng.belta.by The legal framework of Belarus-China cooperation in technical regulation comprises 13 documents, including an agreement on cooperation in the reproduction and dissemination of standards, an agreement on cooperation and a memorandum in standardization, metrology, conformity assessment and accreditation, as well as other agreements, including those at the level of national institutes in standardization and metrology.

Eric Brooks (2026-01-28). Jesús Colón, Puerto Rican independence, and socialism. cpusa.org To understand the effects of colonialism on the daily lives of working-class Puerto Ricans, especially the Puerto Rican diaspora community residing in the United States, Jesús Colón's seminal work

| APP | (2026-01-28). Islamabad court issues non-bailable warrants for CM Afridi over remarks against state institutions. tribune.com.pk An Islamabad district and sessions court on Wednesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi in a case linked to allegations involving state institutions. | The case relates to allegations that CM Afridi made misleading remarks against state institutions and damaged their credibility. The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency registered the case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016. | Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah presided over the hearing and noted the chief minister's absence during the proceedings. | The judge subsequently orde…

Dr. Joseph Mercola (2026-01-28). The Real Reason Your Arteries, Kidneys, and Bones Age Too Fast. globalresearch.ca Modern diets hide excessive phosphate additives in ultraprocessed foods, which are absorbed rapidly and efficiently, disrupting natural mineral balance…

Sharon Zhang (2026-01-28). Vance Complains ICE Doesn't "Feel Safe" Calling 911 as Agents Slaughter People. truthout.org Vice President JD Vance has absurdly complained that agents for ICE and other agencies don't "feel safe" calling 911 as they raid the streets of American cities, apparently shooting and killing people at will. In a post on social media Wednesday, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey reiterated the city's position that the role of police is not to enforce immigration laws or "hunting down a working… |

newarab (2026-01-28). SDF leaders in Damascus to discuss truce as Sharaa visits Moscow. newarab.com A delegation from A source close to DAANES told The New Arab's sis…

WSWS (2026-01-28). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Oil workers in Peru staged a nationwide protest action against a government decree aimed at privatizing the state-owned oil company while 700 faculty at Laurentian University is in its second week, impacting some 9,000 students.

Richard C. Cook (2026-01-28). The Dark Forces in Control of the Anglo-American-Zionist Empire Are the Source of the World Crisis. Richard C. Cook. globalresearch.ca [First published on January 16, 2025] | Today's spreading world crisis dates in its current phase from over 500 years ago, when the small island nation of England, having renounced Catholicism over King Henry VIII's marital woes, embarked under his daughter …

| REUTERS | (2026-01-28). Pakistan tightens border surveillance over Nipah virus threat as India confirms two cases. tribune.com.pk Pakistan has ordered strict and enhanced health surveillance at all entry points following regional alerts over the Nipah virus, a highly fatal zoonotic disease, the government said on Wednesday. | Nipah is classified as a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation because of its ability to spark fast‚Äëmoving outbreaks, its fatality rate of 40% to 75%, and the fact that there is no approved vaccine or cure. | The virus, carried by fruit bats and animals such as pigs, can trigger a deadly brain-swelling fever in humans and can also spread directly from person to person through close con…

newarab (2026-01-28). US says deported three former members of Iran's Guards. newarab.com The announcement came with

| Rana Yasif | (2026-01-28). Basant under scrutiny: LHC asks govt for safety measures report. tribune.com.pk The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday sought a detailed report on safety measures for Basant celebrations while hearing petitions challenging permission for the kite-flying festival. | Justice Awais Khalid heard petitions filed by the Judicial Activism Panel and others. The deputy commissioner (DC), director general of public relations (DGPR) and other officials appeared before the court. | The DGPR informed the court that a three-day awareness campaign on Basant safety is underway through print and electronic media. Justice Khalid directed him to coordinate closely with DC Lahore on the matter. | Read: Pun…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Russian Parliament ratifies agreement with Belarus on restructuring state loan payments. eng.belta.by The Russian Parliament has completed the ratification procedures for the agreement between the government of the Russian Federation and the government of the Republic of Belarus on amending the terms of certain intergovernmental agreements in credit cooperation.

Jacob Hornberger (2026-01-28). Our Expanding Immigration-Control Tyranny. counterpunch.org One can hope that the tyranny that is settling in on America will cause a critical mass of the American people to engage in some serious soul-searching about where we are as a nation, how we got here, and what we need to do to get our nation back on the right track. It would

| Reuters | (2026-01-28). 'Very deep poverty' in Britain hits record high. tribune.com.pk Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million people now living in "very deep poverty", the highest level in three decades. | "Very deep poverty" refers to households with an after-housing-costs income below 40% of the UK median, amounting to around 16,400 pounds ($22,446.68) a year for a couple with two young children. | The report by Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), which conducts research aimed at solving poverty in Britain, said the overall poverty rate in the UK fell slightly from 24% in 1994/95 to 21% in 2023/24, but "very deep poverty" edged…

aljazeera (2026-01-28). North Korea's Kim to outline plans to boost nuclear arsenal. aljazeera.com Pyongyang expected to release five-year development plan for defence and economy at upcoming congress.

United World International (2026-01-28). Chinese Malaysians, China's Rise, and the Making of a Distinct Identity. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China's rise as a world power has unleashed a diaspora spirit of pride throughout ethnic Chinese groups around the world. It can be sensed in Malaysia, which possesses one of Southeast Asia's largest and most politically powerful Chinese communities, to be precise. China's economic rise, global economic power, and growing diplomatic …

| AFP | (2026-01-28). Berlin offers ‚Ǩ1m reward for blackout culprits. tribune.com.pk Germany is offering a one-million-euro reward for information leading to the arrest of suspected far-left militants whose arson attack caused a massive blackout in Berlin earlier this month, the interior minister said on Tuesday. | The electricity outage left roughly 45,000 homes and around 2,200 businesses without power for nearly a week in the middle of winter in the southwest of the German capital. Police are hunting members of the far-left "Vulkangruppe" (Volcano Group) which claimed responsibility. | Authorities have deemed the online messages from the mysterious Vulkangruppe "credible". Interior Minister…

Ben Bennett (2026-01-28). 20 Philadelphia schools could close next year. Here's what you need to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The School District of Philadelphia How officials chose the impacted schools:…

Jessica Washington (2026-01-28). Read the Report on Alex Pretti's Killing — and the Bizarre Q&A CBP Gave Congress First. theintercept.com When Congress pressed CBP for a report on Pretti's killing, it offered answers to a list of questions. CBP also supplied the questions itself.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Video: Mozambique floods force thousands into displacement camps. aljazeera.com Flooding in southern Mozambique has forced thousands of families to flee to informal displacement camps.

WiBOPM (2026-01-28). UW Madison, January 30, 2026: Money for Public Education NOT ICE! A Day of Truth Freedom Rally! wibailoutpeople.org

| Reuters | (2026-01-28). Trump vows to 'work something out' with South Korea after 25% tariff threat. tribune.com.pk President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the United States and South Korea will work out a solution when asked about his surprise Monday announcement that he would increase tariffs on imports from the Asian ally to 25%. | "We'll work something out with South Korea," Trump told reporters as he left the White House to give a speech in Iowa. He did not elaborate. | Trump's chief trade negotiator, Jamieson Greer, said the US had reduced its tariff rate on South Korean goods to 15% from 25% in exchange for Seoul's pledge to invest $350 billion in the US, allow more US cars into South Korea, and eliminate some no…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Volfovich reveals president's top priorities in snap military readiness check. eng.belta.by Commenting on the progress of the Armed Forces snap inspection, Aleksandr Volfovich noted that the Commander-in-Chief is briefed almost daily with interim results.

Staff (2026-01-28). "The Border Is the Entire Country" : How Trump Brought Borderland Violence into U.S. Cities. democracynow.org As President Trump shakes up the leadership of his immigration crackdown in Minnesota following the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents, we examine the expanding role of the agency in interior enforcement. | Independent journalist Todd Miller says the Trump administration's immigration operations in U.S. cities are an "extension" of "policies and practices that we've been seeing in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands now for decades," characterizing Border Patrol culture as one of rampant abuse and impunity.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). ICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump's obsession with Minnesota. aljazeera.com Congresswoman Omar is sprayed with an unknown liquid while meeting constituents. The motive is unknown.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know. aljazeera.com UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-01-28). PSX closes flat amid lack of positive cues. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday, with the KSE-100 index ending the session almost unchanged as investors stayed cautious due to a lack of positive cues. | The benchmark index moved within a narrow range, hitting an intra-day high of 189,183.88 and a low of 188,179.51. By the close, the index recorded a thin gain of 177.53 points, or 0.09% and stayed flat at 188,380.39 points. | KTrade Securities noted trading remained largely range-bound as investors adopted a cautious stance, resulting in selective participation across the market. | Activity stayed subdued, with volumes…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Belarusian PM tours new MAZ bus plant. eng.belta.by The new building, with an area of over 40,000 square meters, includes a bus welding, painting, and assembly shop, as well as a welding, blanking, and mechanical processing shop.

Staff (2026-01-28). ICE "Wartime" Recruiting Effort Targets Gun & Military Lovers Using White Nationalist Messaging. democracynow.org As outrage grows across the country over the Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Minnesota, we speak with reporter Drew Harwell, who recently reported on the government's effort to hire thousands more ICE agents. According to an internal strategy document uncovered by The Washington Post, the federal government plans to spend $100 million over a one-year period in a "wartime recruitment" push, including online targeting of UFC fans, gun-rights supporters, military enthusiasts and more. Meanwhile, the administration's online messaging has repeatedly echoed white nat…

Oishika Neogi (2026-01-28). Trump's Immigration Crackdown Has Led to Two Dozen Violent or Fatal Arrests. truthout.org Months before ICE agents' tactics were put in the national spotlight by the deaths of two civilians in Minneapolis, José Castro-Rivera, a young man from Honduras, was hit by a vehicle on a busy interstate highway in Virginia. He was running to escape arrest during what ICE officers described as a "targeted, intelligence-based immigration enforcement operation." Castro-Rivera, 25… |

WSWS (2026-01-28). Trump-Macron messages expose bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org As Minneapolis workers mobilize and strike against ICE's extrajudicial political executions of US citizens, France Unbowed is defending Macron's left flank and his sycophantic texts to Trump.

Andrew Earvolino (2026-01-28). Trump's realist defense strategy with interventionist asterisks. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration has released its

Bay Resistance (2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: ICE Out of Mni Sota Makoce! No one is illegal on stolen land! indybay.org Huichin Park, 4311 Hubbard St, Emeryville…

Dean Baker (2026-01-28). Doing Well by Doing Good: Dump Your American Stocks. counterpunch.org Before I go further here, let me qualify everything I'm saying here with a warning: I have no crystal ball from which to give people investment advice. However, I do know logic and arithmetic, apparently unlike Donald Trump, so I can draw out some hypothetical situations, which is what I do below. There has been

newarab (2026-01-28). Iran pressuring families of killed protesters. newarab.com When Hossein Mahmoudi, 36, was killed during the Mahmoudi was

WSWS (2026-01-28). New York nurses' strike enters third week as union prepares to accept major concessions. wsws.org The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has lowered its wage demands and reached an agreement to identify "potential savings" in the healthcare plan.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2026-01-28). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |

EDWIN (2026-01-28). SIU returns R1.7bn to the NSFAS purse. sanews.gov.za SIU returns R1.7bn to the NSFAS purse | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says it has returned R1.7 billion to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme purse, which will be allocated to students' needs at institutions of higher education. | The amount is part of the R2 billion that the SIU has so far received from universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and unqualified former students. | "The funds in question were unallocated from 2016 to 2021. These unallocated funds represent financial resources that were designated for students who qualified for funding but later chan…

Emily Jones (2026-01-28). An ousted energy regulator reflects on Georgia's new power politics. grist.org The Georgia Public Service Commission got a shock in November: After nearly two decades as an all-Republican body, two incumbent commissioners lost their seats. Georgia voters, frustrated by rising power bills, elected two Democrats with about 60 percent of the vote. | One of the ousted commissioners, Republican Tim Echols, was first elected to the PSC in 2010. In the world of energy regulation, Echols was a singular figure. Prior to joining the commission, he hosted a radio show called Energy Matters and conducted what he calls a "clean energy roadshow," in which he showcased alternative-fuel vehicles and hel…

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Seven Greek nationals killed in minibus crash on Romanian highway. ecns.cn Authorities have opened a criminal investigation into charges of involuntary manslaughter and bodily harm caused by negligence. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

newarab (2026-01-28). Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget. newarab.com The budget, as well as an accompanying economic plan, faces an uphill battle for approval as the government has become

Joe Jurado (2026-01-28). 6 States Expand ACA Subsidies To Offset Loss Of Federal Funds. newsone.com Source: sripfoto / Getty | One of the biggest ongoing policy debates in the federal government has been the extension of COVID-era subsidies for insurance provided through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace. While Congress is still hemming and hawing about how to address rising health care costs, six states have taken matters into their own hands by expanding state-funded subsidies. |

Chris Walker (2026-01-28). Majority of Americans Want ICE Defunded as Confidence in Agency Collapses. truthout.org A majority of Americans say they have little or no confidence in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with most also saying they would like to see the agency defunded. According to an Economist/YouGov poll published on Tuesday, just 30 percent of Americans have a "great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in ICE, while 55 percent say they have no confidence in the agency. |

UMMID (2026-01-28). Acer unpacks MediaTek Kompanio 540 powered Chromebooks for Students. ummid.com Acer has unveiled the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 and Acer Chromebook 311, its first two education Chromebooks powered by the newly available MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor.

Tik Root (2026-01-28). Can cities make landlords care about energy efficiency? grist.org With the federal government retreating from climate action, cities and states have increasingly stepped in to ease emissions and address the crisis. But new research finds that those efforts often fail to reach renters — one of the largest and most vulnerable segments of the housing market — leaving a persistent gap in local climate policy. | Roughly one-third of U.S. households rent, according to

____ (2026-01-28). King Charles: A Lifelong Green Advocate at Windsor's Silver Screen. devdiscourse.com In a historic first, King Charles hosted a film premiere at Windsor Castle, showcasing a documentary that highlights his environmental advocacy. The film, titled 'Finding Harmony: A King's Vision,' offers a personal glimpse into the monarch's lifetime dedication to environmental causes.

Abraham Alvandi (2026-01-28). Beyond reform: South Azerbaijan's case for political agency. independentaustralia.net

Editor (2026-01-28). Noem Impeachment Articles Up to Over 140 Cosponsors in Wake of ICE Killing. scheerpost.com Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sits for an interview with CBS News in Minneapolis, Jan. 6, 2026. (DHS photo by Tia Dufour) | 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 Sharon Zhang / Impeachmen…

____ (2026-01-28). Patrick Reed's Return: From LIV Golf to PGA Tour Aspirations. devdiscourse.com Former Masters champion Patrick Reed has announced his departure from the Saudi-funded LIV Golf with hopes to rejoin the PGA Tour for the 2027 season. Reed is the second notable player to exit LIV Golf after Brooks Koepka, recently reinstated to the PGA Tour.

Derek Seidman (2026-01-28). New US TikTok Spinoff Will Be Controlled by Trump-Aligned Billionaires. truthout.org After years of bipartisan attacks on TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, which for a time included an effort to potentially ban the social media app in the U.S., a new U.S. TikTok spinoff has been announced, set to be owned and overseen by a tight-knit consortium of tech and financial megabillionaires, many of whom have had direct business relationships with Trump and members of his… |

Editor (2026-01-28). From George Floyd to Alex Pretti: 'Copaganda' Author on Myths About Immigration, Crime Policing. scheerpost.com 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 As calls grow to defund and abolish ICE, author Alec Karakatsanis warns that activists should take care to not fall for "copaganda," which "takes ordinary people who are outraged over what's happening a…

Sharon Zhang (2026-01-28). In Reversal of Admin's Statements, DHS Officials Say Pretti Killers Are on Leave. truthout.org Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin has said that the federal officers who shot and killed Alex Pretti have been put on administrative leave, marking a reversal from previous statements as the agency faces increased pressure and a funding battle in Congress. News outlets have also cited a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesperson saying that the… |

WiBOPM (2026-01-28). Milwaukee, Feb. 8, 2026: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. wibailoutpeople.org

geo.tv (2026-01-28). Trump vows to 'de-escalate' after Minneapolis shootings. geo.tv US President Donald Trump signs a cap as he visits Machine Shed restaurant in Urbandale, Iowa, US, January 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump's border adviser meets Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis.Trump admits presence of a govt official behind tensions.Calls for…

albawaba (2026-01-28). Video: Man sprays Ilhan Omar with unknown substance. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on social media captured the moment US Representative Ilhan Omar got sprayed with an unknown substance by a man with a syringe at a town hall event in Minneapolis, Minnesota.According to AFP, the man was tackled by security guards and led out of the premises. Ilhan Omar took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work. I don't let bullies win. Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong."Video: Man sprays Ilhan Omar with unknown substance: NEW ⚪ Rep. Ilhan…

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). China has no Nipah virus cases but is ready to prevent it: disease control bureau. ecns.cn China's disease control bureau has confirmed that no cases of Nipah virus have been detected in the country as of Tuesday but said it is ready to prevent and control the virus if it enters China.

Adam Lucente (2026-01-28). Iranian officials vow response as Trump threatens action: What to know. al-monitor.com Iranian officials signaled openness to a nuclear deal but warned they would retaliate against any US military strike.

newleftreview (2026-01-28). 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.

David Swanson (2026-01-28). How the U.S. Army Is Poisoning Hawaii Forever. worldbeyondwar.org : | An analysis of PFAS at Kahuku Training Area, Makua Military Reservation, and Kawailoa-Poamoho Training Area: | By Pat Elder, U.S. Army Hawai ªi has responsibility for training activities…

aljazeera (2026-01-28). One family's daily struggle reflects alarming food shortages in Yemen. aljazeera.com Nasr has no steady employment in Sanaa. He, his wife and five daughters often go to bed hungry.

Rina Bassist (2026-01-28). EU nears terror listing of Iran's IRGC as France, Spain flip: What to know. al-monitor.com France and Spain had previously opposed the designation of the IRGC, arguing that the move could curtail any chance of dialogue with Tehran.

infobrics (2026-01-28). BRICS Faces Challenges in Democratizing AI: A Key Opportunity for South-South Cooperation. infobrics.org Experts advocate for accessible AI as a public good to reduce inequalities and strengthen the multipolar world. BRICS countries, with active national strategies, are advancing with different approaches…

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Europe on its own terms: Adapting a new global reality. ecns.cn In an era defined by geopolitical recalibration, Europe stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with the urgent need for strategic autonomy and reassessing its alliances. A chorus of European policymakers, thought leaders, and international observers analyzed the continent's pathway forward as it adapts to a new global reality marked by evolving external dynamics.

Samuel Wendel, Jack Dutton (2026-01-28). Saudi Arabia downsizes megaprojects, chases cash amid AI push. al-monitor.com After years of breakneck spending, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's flagship plan to diversify the oil-dependent economy — dubbed Vision 2030 — is facing a fresh round of delays and recalibration as softer oil prices squeeze public finances and force tougher choices.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Deal for total secrecy. What's happening in the Ukraine peace talks? eng.belta.by The military commentator noted that Ukraine has shown blatant disregard for agreements on various matters.

Dr. Stacey Patton (2026-01-28). State Terror Has Arrived — For White Folks. newsone.com Source: Pacific Press / Getty | Apparently, "state terror" has finally arrived in America. | That is the claim M. Gessen writes in a recent

UMMID (2026-01-28). Cristiano Ronaldo remains top goal scorer in Roshn Saudi League. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, remains top goal scorer in the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) ongoing season as per the latest data released Saturday January 24, 2026.

____ (2026-01-28). Rising Tensions: Trump and Iran at the Negotiation Crossroads. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump called on Iran to negotiate a nuclear agreement Wednesday, warning the country's leaders that failure to do so could lead to dire consequences. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, stressing that time was running out for Tehran to 'Come to the Table' for discussions.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Drug regulator tightens safety rules, prompting exit of tradtional Chinese patent medicines. ecns.cn China's drug regulator will require a large number of traditional Chinese patent medicines to withdraw from the market starting in July, as stricter safety disclosure requirements reach a key enforcement deadline, according to media reports.

APR editor (2026-01-28). United Israel Appeal Australian charity channels tax free donations direct to IDF soldiers. asiapacificreport.nz SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran Since 2013, more than $400 million in tax-deductible donations have flowed through an Australian charity, including direct to IDF soldiers. United Israel Appeal (UIA) Australia has remitted $376m to Israel via its global partner Keren Hayesod, according to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) financial disclosures. In 2024 alone, UIA…

newleftreview (2026-01-28). 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.

Newsroom (2026-01-28). Best Crypto Presale: HYPE and XMR Steady as Regulators Tighten Grip, DeepSnitch AI Best to Buy in January 2026 for 100x Gains. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia's securities regulator flagged crypto as a top licensing risk for 2026 this January, bundling digital assets with AI and payments in its enforcement priorities. Meanwhile, US claims to be the "crypto capital" are running into an awkward reality, where Tornado Cash and Samourai developer prosecutions continue despite the Trump administration's pro-crypto rhetoric, as Tether …

UMMID (2026-01-28). Novak Djokovic first to win 400 matches at Grand Slams. ummid.com Serbian star tennis player, Novak Djokovic, Saturday became the first player in the world to secure 400 wins at Grand Slams.

The Canary (2026-01-28). Calls for the Green Party to declare itself an anti-Zionist party. thecanary.co Pressure group Greens for Palestine is urging the Green Party to declare itself "an anti-Zionist party". The group has issued a statement in support of a motion which it calls "groundbreaking". The motion also supports the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement and calls for the de-proscription of Palestine Action. Greens for Palestine statement Greens for […] | By

Memo Torres (2026-01-28). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Attack and Follow Community Watchers Home While We See A New Raid Approach Unfold. lataco.com Border Patrol and ICE took at least 15 people from the Southland, mostly from Los Angeles, Compton, and Lynwood.

Yasmine Louanchi (2026-01-28). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |

UMMID (2026-01-28). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 First List Today: How and Where to Check. ummid.com The First Merit List (Selection List) for the Delhi Nursery Admissions 2026-27 – Pre-school (Nursery), Pre-Primary (KG), and Class 1, for Open Seats will be published by the private and unaided schools operating in the National Capital today i.e. Friday January 23, 2026, according to the Delhi School Admission Schedule released earlier.

newarab (2026-01-28). Israel 'to allow reconstruction' in Rafah amid UN school plan. newarab.com Israel has agreed to allow Palestinians to start This came even as Prime Minister Prior to the Israeli approval, US off…

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). China's Hainan Free Trade Port readies for record Spring Festival rush. ecns.cn China's tropical island province of Hainan is gearing up for a record-breaking Spring Festival travel rush, boosted by its new island-wide special customs operation.

WSWS (2026-01-28). Defend the internal opposition at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd against the IG Metall union bureaucracy! Build independent Action Committees! wsws.org At the Bosch plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, IG Metall is attempting to exclude an opposition list from the upcoming works council elections. This attack on democratic rights must be answered by building independent rank-and-file committees to unite workers against job cuts and the union bureaucracy.

UMMID (2026-01-28). Saudi Arabia-UAE Conflict and Options for India. ummid.com The challenge for New Delhi is not choosing between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi — but navigating a Gulf that is no longer strategically monolithic.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). China says Nipah outbreak poses limited risk. ecns.cn Its ability to survive in the general environment is weak, and the public has a low likelihood of exposure to infection," the administration said.It confirmed that no cases have been reported in China and said the country is expected to face limited effects from the overseas outbreak.

Repro Report (2026-01-28). Bay Area Super Heroes Unite to Fight the Far Right. indybay.org Photos taken at rally held by SF Reproductive Justice on January 24 in San Francisco in front of the main library across from the civic center.

| AFP | (2026-01-28). Iran issues air warning over Hormuz drills as US steps up military presence. tribune.com.pk Iran on Tuesday issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), warning of live-fire military activity in the airspace along the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route. | The notice said the live-fire activity would be conducted as part of military drills in the vicinity of the strait. It said the exercises would take place from Jan. 27 to Jan. 29 within a circular area with a radius of five nautical miles. | Iran said the designated airspace, from ground level up to 25,000 feet, would be restricted and hazardous for the duration of the drills. | The warning comes as the United States steps up its military pos…

| Reuters | (2026-01-28). Starmer heads to Beijing as Britain looks beyond a volatile US. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Keir Starmer will fly to China on Tuesday evening on the first visit by a British leader in eight years, seeking to mend ties with the world's second-largest economy and reduce his country's dependence on an increasingly unpredictable United States. | Starmer is the latest in a series of Western leaders to travel to Beijing. His visit comes amid tension between Britain and its longstanding close ally, the United States, over President Donald Trump's recent threats to take control of Greenland and other remarks. | On a three-day visit accompanied by dozens of business executives and two ministers…

Eric Brooks (2026-01-28). Tudeh calls for immediate action to save Iran. cpusa.org Republished from It must be stated clearly once again that the outbreak of the current protest uprising and its expansion over the past 15 days are rooted directly in the rapid spread of poverty, inequality, and blatant injustice, as well as corruption and the wealth accumulation of a small minority as a result of the government's economic policies…

Kenn Orphan (2026-01-28). The 'Rules Based Order' Has Always Been a Farce. counterpunch.org Let's be clear about this thing called "international law." There are laws and treaties and agreements on the books which are designed to hold power to account. The contradiction lies within its application. In this supposed "rules based order" that we have been told is now in tatters, the powerful have always manipulated the terms

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Hungary charges Budapest mayor for allowing banned pride march. aljazeera.com Prosecutors seek fine against Mayor Gergely Karacsony 'without a trial'.

geo.tv (2026-01-28). Trump warns Iraq against reinstating Maliki as PM. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and former Iraqi premier Nouri al-Maliki. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…

GABIK (2026-01-28). Call for comprehensive framework to mitigate climate induced disasters. sanews.gov.za Call for comprehensive framework to mitigate climate induced disasters | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has called for the urgent development of a comprehensive national framework to mitigate climate-induced disasters across South Africa. | Simelane made the call during an oversight visit to flood-affected areas in the Ehlanzeni District, in Mpumalanga. | The Minister had conducted site inspections to assess the work undertaken by the Department of Human Settlements' Emergency Housing Unit, in collaboration with provincial and municipal authorities, to provide relief to households and communities affe…

newarab (2026-01-28). Attempted murder of girl in Yemen's Taiz spurs security concern. newarab.com A young girl was subjected to an attempted assassination on Tuesday in the city of Taiz, southwest Local sources told The New Arab that the girl, Asmaa Nazim al-Aqlani, a 12-year-old seventh-grader, was stabbed in the chest with a knife while leaving Saba School in the al-Ajeenat area of central Taiz, before the suspect fled the scene. | The same sources said security forces arrested the suspect hou…

Guest Blogger (2026-01-28). Al Gore Wants to Pay Farmers to Grow Less Food to Fight Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com "If a billion people stop eating meat, I tell you, it has a big impact. Not only does it have a big impact on the current food system, but it will also inspire innovation of food systems," Jim Hagemann Snabe, chairman of the Germany-based conglomerate Siemens AG, said during a panel called "Mobilizing for Climate."

aljazeera (2026-01-28). US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with liquid at town hall meeting. aljazeera.com US Rep Ilhan Omar of Minnesota was sprayed with an unknown substance by an assailant during a public meeting.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Over 7.3 million people recorded as registered organ donation volunteers in China. ecns.cn As of Dec 31, 2025, China has recorded over 63,000 organ donation cases nationwide, involving more than 197,000 donated organs, which have successfully saved the lives of over 190,000 recipients, according to the latest data obtained by the Global Times from the China Organ Donation Administrative Center on Monday.

Nicolas Hulscher (2026-01-28). 60% of Popular Children's Candies Contain Dangerous Arsenic Levels. globalresearch.ca Florida recently tested 46 popular candies heavily marketed to children. The results were sobering: 28 of the 46 products contained elevated levels of arsenic, a known human carcinogen associated with increased risks of skin, bladder, lung, kidney, and liver …

| REUTERS | (2026-01-28). Djokovic gets out of jail to reach Melbourne semis. tribune.com.pk Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and standalone 25th Grand Slam crown, but only after a cruel twist of fate for Lorenzo Musetti, who quit their quarter-final with an injury on Wednesday while leading. | While the stars seemed to align for the 38-year-old Serb in his hunt for more glory at the majors, Iga Swiatek's bid to seal a career Grand Slam – capturing all four of the sport's biggest titles – went up in smoke following a defeat by Elena Rybakina. | There were several swings in momentum for Jessica Pegula, who deservedly reached the Melbourne Park semi-fi…

UMMID (2026-01-28). UN Committee alarmed over discrimination of Muslims in Assam. ummid.com The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) has expressed concerns over discrimination of Bengali speaking Muslims in Assam.

| Web Desk | (2026-01-28). Dry, cold conditions to persist in Karachi until Jan 30. tribune.com.pk Cold weather is expected to continue in Karachi until January 30, Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Wednesday. | In an early warning forecast, the department said conditions would remain dry during this period, with cold nights. | Minimum temperatures are likely to range between 10 and 12 degrees Celsius, it said. | The department added that the city could continue to experience the effects of north-easterly winds originating from Balochistan. | Separately, cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very cold in hilly areas during the next twelve hours, Radio Pakistan…

Cesar Chelala (2026-01-28). Africa's Health Crisis Isn't a Mystery. counterpunch.org For years, the world has treated Africa's health emergencies as episodic tragedies rather than the predictable outcomes of chronic neglect. Pledges of aid are made, high-profile visits are staged, and yet the continent's most basic health needs remain unmet. What Africa requires is not another round of promises but a sustained, strategic commitment to strengthening

| Reuters | (2026-01-28). Champion Sinner extends Shelton stranglehold. tribune.com.pk Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3 6-4 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals, setting up a blockbuster showdown with 10-times winner Novak Djokovic. | The second seed, who is firmly on course for his third title at Melbourne Park in as many years, tightened his vice-like grip on the rivalry with Shelton by sealing his ninth straight win, all of which have been without conceding a set. | Despite a comfortable win to reach his ninth Grand Slam semi-final and sixth in a row, Sinner faced moments where he was tested by Shelton's thunderous serves, including…

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Sudan's war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes. aljazeera.com Sudan hosts 14 million displaced people, but a fragile trend of return to Khartoum is emerging, despite ruins.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Following her parents' footsteps: Xenia Bjà∏rndalen secures spot in Snow Sniper final in Minsk. eng.belta.by Xenia Bjà∏rndalen, the daughter of Darya Domracheva and Ole Einar Bjà∏rndalen, has become a medalist at the Minsk city stage of the Snow Sniper national biathlon competition held under the auspices of the Presidential Sports Club.

newleftreview (2026-01-28). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.

APR editor (2026-01-28). Pacific women scholars call for 'radical shift' in global health systems. asiapacificreport.nz By Khalia Strong of PMN News A new paper by women scholars warns colonial power structures are still shaping health systems across the Pacific region. They are calling for a radical shift in global health leadership and decision-making. The call comes from a new paper published this month in The Lancet Regional Health — Western…

| Abbas Naqvi | (2026-01-28). Gul Plaza fire probe finds blaze started in flower shop, spread via AC ducts. tribune.com.pk The final investigation report on the Gul Plaza fire, which killed 79 people, has been prepared by a committee comprising the Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi and the Additional Inspector General Javed Alam Odho, officials said on Wednesday. | The report, which will be submitted to the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, includes details on the cause of the fire, firefighting and rescue operations, and statements from victims, eyewitnesses, and emergency personnel. | According to the report, the fire broke out at 10: 15pm in a flower shop on the ground floor, where children were present. It spread rap…

Mitchell Zimmerman (2026-01-28). An Army of ICE Agents Has Invaded Minnesota. Will They Succeed in Rendering Law Powerless? juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Do Americans who engage in lawful and peaceful protest enjoy the protection of the United States Constitution? Not any more, the Trump regime says in authorizing the shameless misconduct and lethal violence ICE agents are perpetrating against citizens in Minnesota. | ICE has invaded the state of Minnesota to show America that nothing can restrain Trump's army of thugs. Not the Constitution. Not the laws which make it a crime to commit assault and murder. Not public opinion. And not thousands of citizens exercising their rights. | Although far from the fi…

infobrics (2026-01-28). Russia Announces Scholarships for Indian Students Without Requiring Entrance Examinations. infobrics.org Scholarship covers bachelors to advanced training with no entrance exams, selection based on academic records and portfolio…

Jake Johnson (2026-01-28). Ecuador Foreign Ministry Slams ICE for Trying to Enter Consulate in Minneapolis. truthout.org Ecuador's Foreign Ministry filed a formal note of protest on Tuesday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent tried to enter the South American nation's consulate in Minneapolis before being stopped by a staffer inside the building. In a statement released following the incident, the Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry said an ICE agent "attempted to enter the consulate premises,"… |

ALEX (2026-01-28). The previous EHRC anti-trans guidance was a shitshow so now it's back to the drawing board. thecanary.co On 27 January, the Guardian reported that the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is rewriting its disastrous single-sex space guidance. The article characterised the new EHRC chair, Mary-Ann Stevenson, as being more "constructive" than her predecessor. The problem, however, isn't that Kishwer Falkner — the previous head of the equalities watchdog — was a transphobic zealot […] | By

WSWS (2026-01-28). Los Angeles County's "accountability" drive masks decades of Democratic complicity in homelessness. wsws.org Behind promises of accountability, Democrats reorganize homelessness bureaucracy while austerity, privatization and repression deepen the crisis facing the working class.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Champions lead Winter Olympics quest. ecns.cn Athletes sing the national anthem on Tuesday in Beijing at the inaugural meeting of China's delegation to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.This will be the largest delegation China has ever assembled for an overseas Winter Olympics since the country debuted in the Games at Lake Placid, New York, in 1980.

WiBOPM (2026-01-28). The great lecture hall in the sky: Michael Parenti (1933—2026). wibailoutpeople.org

aljazeera (2026-01-28). US president talks up economy amid outrage over Minnesota killings. aljazeera.com Trump attempts to shift focus to bread-and-butter issues amid outcry over two fatal shootings by federal agents.

WSWS (2026-01-28). Japanese political establishment lurches to the right as snap election called. wsws.org While the ruling LDP is now in coalition with the far-right Nippon Ishin no Kai, the opposition CDP has cast aside its progressive pretenses to merge with Komeito, the LDP's former coalition partner of 26 years.

UMMID (2026-01-28). Hajj 2026 5th Waiting List of 747 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the 5th waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking a total of 747 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 31, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). China refutes rumors of ban on Israeli tourists. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Israel on Wednesday refuted claims circulating on social media that China has "officially banned all Israeli tourists" from entering the country, calling the reports false.

WSWS (2026-01-28). Gold price spiral and Japanese bond market selloff signal deepening financial turmoil. wsws.org Gold has risen by around 20 percent so far this year and all forecasts are that it has still further to go as investors as well as central banks shift out of the dollar and US assets.

Sharon Zhang (2026-01-28). Trump Attacked Ilhan Omar in Speech Just Hours Before She Was Assaulted. truthout.org President Donald Trump attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota) just hours before she was assaulted on Tuesday evening, with the president mocking her and relishing in violence against Somalis at a campaign rally. As Omar spoke during a town hall on Trump's militarized raid of Minnesota, a man suddenly lunged at her and sprayed her with an unknown substance in a syringe. Video of the attack… |

| Web Desk | (2026-01-28). Pakistan's mineral exports could hit $6-8bn a year with value addition: Ahsan Iqbal. tribune.com.pk Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday that Pakistan's mineral exports could reach between $6 billion and $8 billion annually within this decade if the country focuses on value addition rather than raw extraction. | Addressing the Pak-China Mineral Cooperation Forum in Islamabad, Iqbal said Pakistan aims to move "decisively beyond extraction" by developing mineral processing plants, smelters and refining facilities. He said the country also wants to establish mineral-based industrial clusters linked with Special Economic Zones, according to Radio Pakistan. | The minister sa…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Diplomat: Belarus promotes unity through all its international initiatives. eng.belta.by Belarus' international initiatives seek to unite nations and foster dialogue, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta said at an event marking the International Day of Living Together in Peace, which took place at Minsk's House of Friendship on 28 January.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Volfovich: Combat readiness inspection will drive army modernization. eng.belta.by "Once the inspection is competed, we will undoubtedly conduct a thorough analysis of all the problems and shortcomings it uncovers. These findings will be reported to the commander-in-chief," Aleksandr Volfovich said.

ptcnews.tv (2026-01-28). US lawmaker Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at town hall event, act caught on cam. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unidentified substance during a town hall event she was hosting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday (local time). | A video of the incident soon circulated on social media, showing a man approaching Omar while she was speaking at the podium before spraying a narrow stream of liquid at her from close range. Most of the substance appeared to land on her clothing, and officials confirmed that she was not harmed. | The man reportedly shouted at Omar before security personnel quickly restrained and removed him from the venue. | Omar repre…

Rashida James-Saadiya (2026-01-28). "This Is Not America" Is the Most Dangerous Lie We Keep Telling Ourselves. truthout.org Americans are once again searching for historical analogies to explain what is unfolding around us. As authoritarianism accelerates — as government-sanctioned violence becomes more overt in immigration enforcement, in policing, in the open deployment of federal force against civilians, and in the steady erosion of civil rights — people are scrambling for reference points. |

The Global Research Team (2026-01-28). Global Research Fundraiser — Start the Year Informed. globalresearch.ca Dear readers, | For independent media like Global Research, January sets the tone for the year ahead — determining what projects we can take on and whether we can continue the work we already do. | Our independence is only sustainable because …

LAURA (2026-01-28). How to turn Africa's young demographic potential into a collective power. globalvoices.org

WHYY (2026-01-28). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

UMMID (2026-01-28). Ramadan Countdown 2026 Begins. ummid.com Ramadan 2026/1447 AH: Over 2 billion Muslims comprising more than 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan – the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on Februray 18, 2026 based on sighting of the New Moon.

UMMID (2026-01-28). AIMIM Rise Meaningless If Doesn't Lead to Muslim Empowerment. ummid.com The uncritical celebration of the AIMIM's expansion risks mistaking movement for progress as the challenge before Muslims is not merely to assert, but to survive and endure politically.

Direct Action Everywhere (2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Factory Farm Watch Banner Painting Party. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…

Charles Rotter (2026-01-28). Industry is Being Sacrificed to Net Zero Ideology, Says Siemens Energy Boss. wattsupwiththat.com Joe Kaeser said strict zero-emission targets had crippled manufacturing and heavy industry in Germany and beyond. He called on the German Government to work on a more "economically feasible plan" for the country to decarbonise.

| AFP | (2026-01-28). US flexes military muscle as Iran pushes back. tribune.com.pk The US has announced a major multi-day military exercise in the Middle East, sharply escalating tensions with Iran as Washington and Tehran confront each other after widespread anti-government protests that have rocked Iran since late December. | The exercise, confirmed on Tuesday by the US Air Force component of Central Command, comes a day after the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrived in the region, significantly boosting American military presence and signalling Washington's readiness to project air and naval power if required. | In a statement, US Central Command said the drills would "demonst…

The Independent (2026-01-28). Destination Uganda wins 'best in Show—Africa' at 2026 New York travel adventure show. independent.co.ug New York, USA | THE INDEPENDENT | Destination Uganda has won the "Best in Show — Africa" award for its immersive and experiential showcase at the Travel & Adventure Show. Uganda's participation strategically positioned the country as "The Pearl of Africa" through engaging and interactive experiences, including tastings of Uganda's premium coffee and Uganda Waragi, …

Editor (2026-01-28). The Wealth Concentration Engine: Rethinking America's Financial Plumbing. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown A Jan. 17 article on Quartz Markets by Catherine Baab reports that JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup and Bank of America returned nearly all of their 2025 profits to shareholders. Goldman Sachs returned $16.78 billion on $17.18 billion in earnings, meaning 97.7% of its earnings went to shareholders. Wells Fargo, …

Vannessa Viljoen (2026-01-28). Kanye West's apology is all about power not remorse. thecanary.co Once again, Kanye West has issued an apology. This time, West uses measured language. Reflective. For some, that will feel like progress and a sign of remorse after years of anti-semitic rhetoric, public meltdowns, and deliberate provocation. He wrote: I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said […] | By

Bharat Dogra (2026-01-28). Oppose US Grab, Expose Denmark's Injustices and Demand Inuit-led, UN-administered Ecologically Protective Future of Greenland. globalresearch.ca The USA's intentions of annexing Greenland are rightly being opposed widely by many people. This opposition should continue. The base of this opposition is that any such annexation would be completely illegal, and would set a very dangerous precedent. However, …

Eileen Kinch (2026-01-28). One year after she urged Trump to have mercy, Bishop Budde leads clergy protests in Minneapolis. anabaptistworld.org Almost exactly a year ago, Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, stood in a pulpit in front of the newly inaugurated President Donald Trump and preached a sermon that called on the commander in chief to have "mercy" on immigrants and other communities. A year later, she stood in another church in Minneapolis, this time surrounded by an array of clergy who represented the hundreds of faith leaders who flocked to the city this week to protest the administration's mass deportation campaign.

| Web Desk | (2026-01-28). Gold surges Rs21,000 in a day amid global uncertainty. tribune.com.pk Gold and silver prices in Pakistan surged to historic levels on Wednesday following heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets. | The spike comes amid strained relations between the European Union and the United States, the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in the Middle East, and Iranian military exercises near the Strait of Hormuz. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce jumped $211 to $5,293. This pushed 24-carat gold per tola in local markets up by Rs21,100 to Rs551,662, setting a one-day record. | The price per 10 grams also rose from Rs18,090 to Rs472,961…

Chris Walker (2026-01-28). Trump Administration Barred From Deporting 5-Year-Old Used by ICE as "Bait" truthout.org A federal judge has issued an order blocking the Trump administration from deporting Liam Conejo Ramos, a 5-year-old Minneapolis resident and Ecuadorian immigrant, and his father, who are both being detained in a Texas prison by immigration authorities. Liam and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier this month… |

UMMID (2026-01-28). Mark Tully's death marks more than the passing of a man. ummid.com The death of Mark Tully signifies more than the passing of a man, and the end of a particular form of British writing about India.

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). History in letters: Exhibition dedicated to siege of Leningrad on display in Minsk. eng.belta.by The exhibition "Unity of the Invincible People", dedicated to the anniversary of the complete lifting of the Leningrad siege, was presented at the House Museum of the 1st Congress of the RSDLP, a branch of the National Historical Museum of Belarus.

Anonymous (2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Stanford 11 Trial: Pack The Court & Hallway. indybay.org Department 53, so called 'Hall Of Justice' take a right after the security checkpoint lobby and apparent is an elevator in the other wing, there are signs, park across the street or meters or farther away. | Santa Clara Hall of Justice | Department 53…

Monica Moorehead, Editor (2026-01-28). What unites Palestine and Minneapolis. workers.org During the January 23 protest at Union Square in New York City, Workers World Party displayed placards saying: "Stop the Occupation from Minneapolis to Palestine!" This message was not intended to equate the almost 78-year-old apartheid, Zionist military control over an entire people to the current invasion of Minneapolis by . . . |

No Kings Coalition (2026-01-28). Thursday 2/5: Eyes on ICE: How to Safely Document and Record Training. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere…

Mark Muhich (2026-01-28). Trump's Nuclear Weapons Tests Threaten Breach with Europe. counterpunch.org

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Profit rebound boosts foreign industrial firms. ecns.cn Foreign industrial companies' profits on the Chinese mainland resumed growth in 2025 after three years of contraction, signaling renewed industrial sector momentum and rising foreign business confidence, official data showed on Tuesday.

UMMID (2026-01-28). BSEH Haryana 10th, 12th date sheet 2026 out. ummid.com The Haryana Board of Secondary Education (HBSE), also known as Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), has released online 2026 date sheet and time table of Class 10 (Secondary or Matric) and Class 12 (Senior Secondary) exams on its official website.

albawaba (2026-01-28). Three French tourists killed as boat capsizes off Oman's coast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Three French tourists were killed and two others were injured after a tour boat capsized off the coast of Oman, local authorities said on Tuesday.In a statement posted on X, the Royal Oman Police said preliminary findings indicate that the vessel overturned about 4.6 nautical miles from the Port of Sultan Qaboos in Muttrah province. The boat was carrying a group of 25 French tourists, along with a tour guide and the captain of the boat.Emergency teams were dispatched to the scene, where three passengers were pronounced dead. Two others sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment, while the r…

The Canary (2026-01-28). Portuguese journalists ask the world not to close its eyes to the survival of the free press. thecanary.co The Canary has heard from a group of journalists in Portugal. Their magazine, VISàÉO, went bankrupt but they've revived it as an independent production. Now they're taking the campaign for independent media global, with the slogan #Nà£oFechemOsOlhos which means Don't Close Your Eyes: The 12 journalists of VISàÉO speak out The magazine went bankrupt, salaries disappeared, […] | By

CAT (2026-01-28). Tuesday 1/27: Vigil for Alex Pretti. indybay.org SF Veteran's Medical Center | Corner of 42nd and Clement…

Thomas Knapp (2026-01-28). Minnesota Murders Shoot a Hole in the Overton Window. counterpunch.org

____ (2026-01-28). Ford's Battery Partnership with China's CATL Under Scrutiny by US Lawmaker. devdiscourse.com A U.S. House committee chaired by a Republican legislator is closely examining Ford's strategy to convert its current U.S. battery factories to produce lithium iron phosphate cells and large-scale energy storage solutions. This is part of Ford's partnership with China's CATL, a powerhouse in the battery industry.

David Swanson (2026-01-28). No Justification for ICE Purchase of Brampton-Made Armoured Vehicles, Says Anti-War Group. worldbeyondwar.org "There is no way anybody can look at what ICE is doing in the U.S. right now and think this is an acceptable place for Canadian weapons to be used," World BEYOND War Canada organizer Rachel Small told INsauga.com. #WorldBEYONDWar…

via Jews Against White Supremacy UCSC (2026-01-28). Wednesday 1/28: Drop Diller: Tell UCSC to Stop Taking Zionist Blood Money! indybay.org 5 PM: Base of Campus, UC Santa Cruz, | 5: 30 PM: March to Hay Barn…

LVP (2026-01-28). ILWU 34 Members Commemorate Renee Good with Her Name on a Ship. indybay.org ILWU Local 34 have commemorated the life of Renee Good by arranging to spell her name on the ship they were loading in Oakland. The ship then went to Tacoma where other working people took notice.

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). British PM to make state visit to China. ecns.cn British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make an official visit to China starting on Wednesday, marking the first such tour by a United Kingdom head of government in eight years.

UMMID (2026-01-28). How Salaried Employees Can Now Avail Home Loans with Minimal Documentation. ummid.com The article here explains how salaried applicants typically move through a minimal documentation house loan application, from initial details to approval.

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Tyson Fury announces comeback fight in April against Arslanbek Makhmudov. aljazeera.com After months of speculation, the ex-heavyweight boxing champion has made his comeback official and will fight April 11.

Janatan Sayeh & Bridget Toomey (2026-01-28). Iran and its proxies threaten retaliation against US and Israel amid US military buildup. longwarjournal.org Tehran and its regional proxy groups have threatened retaliation against the United States and Israel as Washington moves additional military assets into the Middle East after the regime's lethal crackdown on protesters. Regime-affiliated outlets and proxy leaders have outlined various retaliation scenarios, including drone swarms, maritime disruption efforts, and suicide attacks.

Newsroom (2026-01-28). Why Remote-First Companies Are Scaling Faster Than Office-First Ones. moderndiplomacy.eu Remote-first is not a fad. It is a business model that, for many companies, rewires hiring, cost structure, product development, and even risk. Over the last five years a pattern has emerged. Teams that make remote work a first-class operating choice often move faster, hire smarter, and spend more of their money on growth than …

WiBOPM (2026-01-28). WI Teachers Union Statement About Alex J. Pretti. wibailoutpeople.org

A Guest Author (2026-01-28). Migrants rebel in South Texas detention center. workers.org By CG Bartell A revolt broke out on Jan. 24 at the South Texas Family Residential Detention Center, the largest migrant detention center in the U.S., located in Dilley, Texas, about 70 miles south of San Antonio. Liam Conejo Ramos being detained by ICE in Minneapolis on Jan. 23. Guards . . . |

UMMID (2026-01-28). Science is guesswork: Nobel Prize in Physics winner. ummid.com Sparking a new debate, Nobel Laureate Roy Glauber has asserted that Science is guesswork, not a perfect logic and advised children to continue 'guessing'.

infobrics (2026-01-28). Is Trump really determined to break up the EU. infobrics.org Several sources published polls which allegedly show that upwards of a quarter of all "right-wing" voters in France, Germany, Italy and Spain think that Trump is "an enemy of Europe". If true, this is a pretty solid indicator that he's far more unpopular among the more center-oriented electorate (to say nothing of the neoliberal extremists). Given Trump's narcissistic tendencies, this could also suggest that he'd be far more prone to "assisting" the EU's unraveling, particularly if that means the US could establish a much firmer pro-American bloc (especially in Eastern Europe).

ecns.cn (2026-01-28). Xi replies to veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation war. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday replied to veterans of Zimbabwe's national liberation war.In his letter, Xi noted that in their youth, the veterans devoted themselves to the great cause of national liberation, left their homelands, and forged with China a profound friendship and comradeship in the struggle."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

| AYESHA KHAN | (2026-01-28). University Road and Safoora corridor to reopen by March, Sharjeel Memon says. tribune.com.pk Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on Wednesday that Karachi's University Road and Safoora corridor were expected to reopen for traffic by March as construction on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues round the clock. | Speaking to reporters during a visit to the Red Line BRT corridor at Nipa Chowrangi, Memon said the project "has entered a visible phase of progress and now features a modern, state-of-the-art roadway", marking a significant improvement in Karachi's transport infrastructure. | He said the Sindh government's priority was to deliver high-quality development projects…

Associated Press (2026-01-28). US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance in town hall attack. scmp.com A man sprayed an unknown substance on Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar before being tackled to the ground on Tuesday during a town hall she was hosting. | The incident occurred in Minneapolis, where tensions over federal immigration enforcement have come to a head after agents fatally shot an intensive care nurse and a mother of three this month.

WSWS (2026-01-28). Quebec separatists intensify their efforts to court Trump after Canada-China trade deal. wsws.org The Parti Québécois has seized upon the trade deal as a further argument for Quebec independence, and above all to signal their allegiance to American imperialism, now led by the would-be dictator Donald Trump.

LVP (2026-01-28). Kaiser Oakland UNAC/UHCP Healthcare Workers Strike for Staffing & Wages. indybay.org Thirty two thousand healthcare workers from California Kaiser who are members of UNAC/UHCP which is affiliated to AFSCME went out indefinitely on an unfair labor strike and spoke out at the picket line in Oakland about the dangerous conditions at the hospitals due to lack of staffing and wages that are not retaining. They spoke out at the Oakland picket line on 1/26/26. Kaiser has a long history of fraud and refusing to provide proper staffing for patients including those with mental health problems.

| Reuters | (2026-01-28). 'No malice in Brook's century celebration'. tribune.com.pk Joe Root said he hopes England captain Harry Brook's WWE-inspired celebration after a blistering century against Sri Lanka on Tuesday will not be misinterpreted, as he attempts to rebuild trust following last year's nightclub incident. | Brook smashed 136 off just 66 deliveries, bringing up his ton in 57 balls before celebrating by removing his gloves and smashing them together, mimicking former WWE wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's signature beer can celebration in the ring. | Brook walked in with England at 166-3 and built an unbeaten 191-run stand with Root (111 not out) to guide England to 357-3, eventu…

UMMID (2026-01-28). Strategic Autonomy Over Alignment: How India is Reframing its Engagement with Europe. ummid.com As talks continue on the Free Trade Agreement and broader bilateral priorities, India should push to place human capital at the centre of the partnership with European Union.

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2026-01-28). Iran Rebuffs Fresh Provocations By The US And Europe. popularresistance.org The US and its European allies continue to issue fresh threats against Iran despite a gradual return of normalcy in the country after weeks of violent protests and tensions around military confrontation. | While returning from the G7 meeting at Davos, Switzerland, Donald Trump had claimed on Thursday that the USS Abraham Lincoln, along with several guided missile destroyers and air-defense systems was moving to the region, reiterating that the US is watching Iran very closely and will target it militarily if such a need arises, Reuters reported. | Trump has been threatening to strike Iran since the beginning of t…

Renee Parsons (2026-01-28). President Trump Determined 66 Organizations "Contrary to the Interests of the US" globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump issued Executive Order No. 14199 entitled "Withdrawing the United States from International Organizations, Conventions or Treaties that are Contrary to the Interests of the United States."

| AFP | (2026-01-28). France PM weathers no-trust votes. tribune.com.pk French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday survived two new no-confidence votes after forcing his budget through the lower house, clearing a key hurdle toward its final adoption. | The motions came days after Lecornu weathered two separate, largely symbolic no-confidence challenges on Friday, triggered by his decision to ram through the income section of the 2026 state budget without a parliamentary vote. | He then announced he would do the same with the expense part of the budget, prompting the hard left to file another no-confidence motion. The National Assembly on Tuesday rejected that motion, along…

Ahmed Adel (2026-01-28). Tensions Rising between the US and Canada. Carney Confronts Trump. globalresearch.ca As the USMCA— the free trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada—review approaches, the relationship between Washington and Ottawa becomes more strained, with the latest incident being the exchange of statements between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and …

Cat Magtalas, Rick Rothschiller,, Seiji Yamada (2026-01-28). Release Youth Community Leader Chantal Anicoche from the Custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. counterpunch.org On January 1, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted aerial bombing and strafing of the indigenous Mangyan-Iraya community in Occidental Mindoro. During the attacks, three Mangyan children and two youth researchers—one of whom was Kabataan Partylist Leader Jerlyn Rose Doydora—were killed, while 188 families were forcibly displaced from the area. At the same

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Who was Ajit Pawar, the Indian politician killed in plane crash? aljazeera.com Pawar was a key political figure and served as second-highest elected official in Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state.

≈ûafak Erdem (2026-01-28). How to make sense of US policy on Greenland. uwidata.com When you look at the Mercator map head-on, Greenland appears to sit at the edge of the world, in a remote and marginal location. But take a look instead at Richard Edes Harrison's maps "The Divided World" (published in 1941) and "One World One War" (published in 1942). According to Cornell University Library's Digital Collections, …

Raging Grannies (2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Large Vigil for Alex Pretti at Veterans Medical Center. indybay.org Next to 795 Willow Rd Veterans Medical Healthcare | Rally at intersection of Willow Rd. and Durham St. | Menlo Park, CA…

aljazeera (2026-01-28). Plane crash kills prominent Indian politician Ajit Pawar. aljazeera.com The plane carrying the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state came down in his constituency of Baramati.

newarab (2026-01-28). Can a revived Palestinian Joint List reshape Israeli politics. newarab.com Leaders of Israel's four Palestinian political parties on Thursday The document, signed on 22 January, stops short of a binding electoral pact but commits the parties to formal negotiations aimed at reassembling

Johnny Perez-Gonzalez (2026-01-28). Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Hundreds of athletes, parents and community members will pack the stands this weekend — not just to watch basketball, but to take part in a larger conversation about mental health. | The eighth-annual

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Electric vehicles expected to strengthen position in Belarus' market. eng.belta.by Experts of the Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA) forecast further growth in the share of electric vehicles in Belarus' sales structure in 2026, Sergei Varivoda, Director of Avtocenter on MKAD and Chairman of the BAA Board, said.

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-01-28). Pakistan among 26 countries named founding members of Trump's 'Board of Peace'. tribune.com.pk The Trump administration's newly formed "Board of Peace" on Wednesday announced 26 countries designated as founding members of the initiative, including Pakistan. | A week after United States President Donald Trump formally introduced the "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the body launched an official account on US social media company X. | "The Board of Peace welcomes Pakistan as a founding member of our growing international organisation," said a welcome post on X. | The Board of Peace welcomes Pakistan as a founding member of our growing international organization. pic.twit…

Andrea Mazzarino (2026-01-28). The United States of Consumption. counterpunch.org I learned one of my most valuable lessons about U.S. power in my first year as a Brown University doctoral student. It was in anthropology professor Catherine Lutz's seminar on empire and social movements. I'd sum up what I remember something like this: Americans consume one hell of a lot — cars, clothes, food, toys, expensive

geo.tv (2026-01-28). Iran closes airspace, announces live-fire drills over Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions. geo.tv An Iranian missile is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, August 20, 2025. — ReutersIran issues Notam for closure of airspace over Hormuz Strait. Iran to launch drills for three days within five-nautical-mile radius.Notam says space from…

James Wright (2026-01-28). Labour next to useless as people in "very deep poverty" reaches highest level ever. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's Labour government is doing very little to address the cost of living and low wage crisis. Analysis from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) shows the number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK reached 6.8 million in 2023/24. That's the highest level, both absolutely and proportionately, since accounting began in […] | By

Jean Chrétien (2026-01-28). Video: Jean Chrétien on the Threat Trump Poses to Democracy, Chrétien's Historic Battle to Defending Canada's Sovereignty. globalresearch.ca Donald Trump's presidency and the impact it's having on democracy…

| AFP | (2026-01-28). Trump tells Iran to make nuclear deal or next attack will be 'far worse'. tribune.com.pk United States President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear ‍weapons or the next US attack would be far worse. | "Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' ‌and negotiate a fair and ‍equitable ‌deal — no nuclear weapons — one that is ‚Å good for all parties. Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!" Trump wrote in a social media post. | The Republican US president, who during his first White House term pulled out of world powers' 2015 nuclear ‚Å deal with Tehran, noted that his last warning to I…

infobrics (2026-01-28). Chemical weapon usage allegations in Ukraine deserve serious scrutiny. infobrics.org The chemical weapons debate surrounding Ukraine has been shaped by selective coverage and geopolitical interests. While Western media focus almost exclusively on allegations against Russia, underreported claims point to possible toxic chemical use by Ukrainian forces. Combined with Kyiv's documented human rights record, these allegations raise serious questions that international law cannot simply ignore.

APR editor (2026-01-28). PSNA seeks urgent police talks after 'rock through window' attack on Palestine supporters. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has asked for an urgent meeting with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and is calling for "cohesive action" over escalating attacks by Israel supporters against Palestinians and human rights activists. The network said in a statement a rock had been hurled through the window of New Plymouth…

Imran Khalid (2026-01-28). Finance, Not Trade, Runs the Global Economy. counterpunch.org For much of the last half-century, the study of global exchange rates has been treated as a branch of physics. In the hallowed halls of neoclassical economics, there is a belief in a "natural" state of things, an equilibrium where trade balances and productivity levels act as gravity, pulling currencies back toward their fundamental value.

Edward Curtin (2026-01-28). Martin Luther King's Death Disappears Down the Memory Hole. "He was assassinated by a U.S. government conspiracy" globalresearch.ca [This article by Edward Curtin was first published in January 2017.] | "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." —MLK | As Martin Luther King's birthday is celebrated with a national holiday, his death day …

| Fiaz Mehmood | (2026-01-28). Court orders arrest of ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed's brother after cancelling bail. tribune.com.pk

Paul Budde (2026-01-28). The telecoms industry doesn't need 6G — it needs a rethink. independentaustralia.net

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Volfovich: Belarus counters Western militarization with strategic deterrence. eng.belta.by Seeing the aggressive policy and militarization of the West, Belarus is relying on strategic deterrence, including the deployment of deterrence weapons on its territory, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.

UMMID (2026-01-28). Al-Nassr bests Al-Taawoun to move up in SPL Table. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Monday January 26, 2026 defeated Al-Taawoun 1-0 in a tight and thrilling match played at Al Awwal Park Stadium to surge ahead in the Saudi Pro League (2025/26) Table.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2026-01-28). Dancing with European Nationalism: Israel's Generation Truth Antisemitism Conference. globalresearch.ca The second international conference on combating antisemitism was a picture of cracking contradictions.

WSWS (2026-01-28). Fiancée of USPS worker Keywan Glenn speaks out on his death in Illinois facility. wsws.org His death and the circumstances leading up to it expose both conditions of extreme workplace stress and, along with now many other tragic deaths, the systemic failure of emergency response in USPS facilities.

Eric Brooks (2026-01-28). Socialism: understanding the theory, the path, and the process. cpusa.org This article draws from Gus Hall's Report to the 19th National Convention of the Communist Party, U.S.A — On course: the revolutionary process. | Socialism is both a political and economic theory and a historical stage in human development. As capitalism continues to squeeze profits from workers, more people become aware of who truly produces society's wealth — and who benefits from their labor. This growing awareness raises a critical question: if capitalism creates unbearable conditions for the majority, what comes next? | At its core, socialism advocates for social ownership and democratic cont…

eng.belta.by (2026-01-28). Volfovich: Belarus' army applies Russian special military operation experience in training. eng.belta.by During the combat readiness inspection of the Armed Forces, particular attention is being paid to the integration of the experience of Russia's special military operation into the training programs of the Belarusian Armed Forces, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media.

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a líder del PCV por su reelección. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó, en conversación telefónica, a To Lam por su reelección como líder del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV). | El mandatario cubano destacó hoy en la red social X que durante el diálogo con el Secretario General del PCV le deseó éxitos en el desempeño de su cargo y agradeció su apoyo al fortalecimiento de los vínculos interpartidistas. | Ratificó la voluntad de continuar profundizando dichos nexos, mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de experiencias sobre los procesos de construc…

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). Presidente Díaz-Canel felicita a líder del PCV por su reelección. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel felicitó, en conversación telefónica, a To Lam por su reelección como líder del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV). | El mandatario cubano destacó hoy en la red social X que durante el diálogo con el Secretario General del PCV le deseó éxitos en el desempeño de su cargo y agradeció su apoyo al fortalecimiento de los vínculos interpartidistas. | Ratificó la voluntad de continuar profundizando dichos nexos, mediante la cooperación y el intercambio de experiencias sobre los procesos de construc…

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). Trump insiste en su retórica contra Cuba: "está al borde del fracaso" radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos insistió este martes en su retórica contra Cuba y afirmó que "Cuba fracasará muy pronto. Es un país que está realmente al borde del fracaso". | Señaló que la nación caribeña recibía dinero y petróleo venezolano, "pero ya no lo reciben". | Estas declaraciones fueron ofrecidas a periodistas en Des Moines, estado de Iowa, adonde llegó en un viaje de trabajo. | En las últimas semanas, el Gobierno estadounidense ha incrementado las presiones económicas sobre La Habana, incluyendo la posibilidad de un bloqueo total a las importaciones de petróleo del país. | Con anterioridad, el presiden…

Staff (2026-01-28). Cuba avanza en el control de las arbovirosis. cubadebate.cu El canal endémico del Síndrome Febril en el país se encuentra en el canal de seguridad; en la recién concluida tercera semana del año, los casos disminuyeron en 29,3 por ciento con relación a la anterior; los reportes de arbovirosis incluyen una caída de casos confirmados y sospechosos tanto de Dengue como de Chikungunya, declive que se mantiene por tres semanas consecutivas.

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). Mandataria mexicana reafirma soberanía en el envío de petróleo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum ratificó este martes que el envío de petróleo a Cuba es una decisión soberana del Estado mexicano. | La mandataria señaló que la determinación sobre los tiempos y las formas de estos suministros corresponde a Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), con base en contratos establecidos, o a decisiones de carácter humanitario del Gobierno bajo determinadas circunstancias. | Sheinbaum respondió a las consultas sobre un reporte de la agencia Bloomberg que indicaba la cancelación de un embarque previsto para mediados de enero en el buque Swift Galaxy. | Al respecto, indicó que, en todo caso, se info…

Stephen Sefton, Tortilla con Sal. (2026-01-28). Nicaragua: The Challenge Of A People As President. popularresistance.org For anyone who has witnessed Nicaragua's development since the destruction and losses caused by the US terrorist war of the 1980s, the country has unquestionably become a dynamic modern society with strong social cohesion and a robust, competitive economy. Nicaragua is now entering the twentieth year of what people here call the second phase of the Sandinista Revolution. The country's successful transformation is an outcome of the commitment of the Sandinista Front for National Liberation (FSLN), under the leadership of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo.

Staff (2026-01-28). øPor qué Martí es más vigente que nunca? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El 28 de enero de 1853 nacía José Martí, y con él, la idea más pura y poderosa de la cubanía: la de la libertad, el decoro y la unión. Su pensamiento, tan profundo como poético, no es una reliquia del pasado, sino una brújula para el hoy. Este no es solo un aniversario más. Es la celebración de un legado que vibra en el presente.

Staff (2026-01-28). Chapeando: Otra vez lo hicieron, audio de miedo y linchamiento (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu No hay que olvidar que están activadas todas las formas de guerra de comunicación contra Cuba. Para los enemigos de la Revolución, no basta con bloquear el acceso a los combustibles, hay que desatar el pánico en la población y ola de protestas. Forma parte del manual de guerra de 4ta generación. øO quinta? Ya no se sabe. Todo vale para quienes buscan que se cumpla en la práctica lo que Marco Rubio soñó y Trump anunció más de una vez.

Staff (2026-01-28). øPor qué Martí es más vigente que nunca? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El 28 de enero de 1853 nacía José Martí, y con él, la idea más pura y poderosa de la cubanía: la de la libertad, el decoro y la unión. Su pensamiento, tan profundo como poético, no es una reliquia del pasado, sino una brújula para el hoy. Este no es solo un aniversario más. Es la celebración de un legado que vibra en el presente.

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). Trump insiste en su retórica contra Cuba: "está al borde del fracaso" radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos insistió este martes en su retórica contra Cuba y afirmó que "Cuba fracasará muy pronto. Es un país que está realmente al borde del fracaso". | Señaló que la nación caribeña recibía dinero y petróleo venezolano, "pero ya no lo reciben". | Estas declaraciones fueron ofrecidas a periodistas en Des Moines, estado de Iowa, adonde llegó en un viaje de trabajo. | En las últimas semanas, el Gobierno estadounidense ha incrementado las presiones económicas sobre La Habana, incluyendo la posibilidad de un bloqueo total a las importaciones de petróleo del país. | Con anterioridad, el presiden…

Leonid Savin (2026-01-28). Davos 2026: Vers un nouveau désordre mondial. thealtworld.com Le Forum économique mondial, également connu sous le nom de Forum de Davos, s'est tenu en Suisse du 19 au 23 janvier. Ce rassemblement annuel avait été initialement conàßu comme une plateforme pour discuter et promouvoir les idées du mondialisme, puis les multinationales, les grandes banques et les élites politiques qui les servent dans différents pays se sont progressivement tournées vers le transhumanisme, le forum est alors devenu une sorte de rassemblement où certains venaient avec des revendications, d'autres se demandaient ce qui se passait et ce qu'il fallait faire ensuite, et d'autres arrivaient sim…

Leonid Savin (2026-01-28). Davos 2026: Vers un nouveau désordre mondial. thealtworld.com Le Forum économique mondial, également connu sous le nom de Forum de Davos, s'est tenu en Suisse du 19 au 23 janvier. Ce rassemblement annuel avait été initialement conàßu comme une plateforme pour discuter et promouvoir les idées du mondialisme, puis les multinationales, les grandes banques et les élites politiques qui les servent dans différents pays se sont progressivement tournées vers le transhumanisme, le forum est alors devenu une sorte de rassemblement où certains venaient avec des revendications, d'autres se demandaient ce qui se passait et ce qu'il fallait faire ensuite, et d'autres arrivaient sim…

Martha Rios (2026-01-28). China expresa oposición ante posible bloqueo petrolero de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de China subrayó este martes su profunda preocupación y oposición a las acciones de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, incluido un posible bloqueo al suministro de petróleo. | El portavoz de la Cancillería Guo Jiakun instó a Washington a ´que deje de privar al pueblo cubano de su derecho a la supervivencia y al desarrollo, a que deje de socavar la paz y la estabilidad regionales, a que ponga fin a las violaciones del derecho internacional y a que levante inmediatamente el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba ª. | Afirmó que China seguirá prestando apoyo y asistencia a la nación caribeña y su confi…

Monica Moorehead (2026-01-28). Por qué hay que abolir el ICE y la policía. workers.org Moorehead escribió este artículo antes del paro laboral del 23 de enero y antes del asesinato de Alex Pretti el 23 de enero. Traducido por tlaxcala-int.blogspot.com y revisado por Mundo Obrero. Estudiantes de secundaria participan en una manifestación contra el ICE en el Capitolio del estado de Minnesota en St. . . . |

Staff (2026-01-28). 2025, tercer año más cálido en los registros. cubadebate.cu En medio de otro momento frío de este enero de 2026, vamos a tomarnos una pausa en las bajas temperaturas (al menos respecto a hablar de ellas) para hablar de calor. Como vimos en una de las últimas entregas del pasado año, el 2025 iba en camino seguro a subir al podio de los años más cálidos de la historia a nivel global.

Staff (2026-01-28). 2025, tercer año más cálido en los registros. cubadebate.cu En medio de otro momento frío de este enero de 2026, vamos a tomarnos una pausa en las bajas temperaturas (al menos respecto a hablar de ellas) para hablar de calor. Como vimos en una de las últimas entregas del pasado año, el 2025 iba en camino seguro a subir al podio de los años más cálidos de la historia a nivel global.

Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine (2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th, Lecture 2. indybay.org Albany Library Edith Stone Room…

Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine (2026-01-28). Thursday 1/29: Thursday Human Billboard for Palestine. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza San Pablo Ave and Carlson, in front of Daiso…

newleftreview (2026-01-28). 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.

newleftreview (2026-01-28). 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.

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