dailysabah.com (2025-01-14). Russia, Iran set to sign 'comprehensive strategic partnership' treaty
Russia and Iran are set to sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty Friday during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow, the Kremlin announced Monday. | The two leaders will discuss "prospects for the further expansion of bilateral cooperation, including in trade and investment, transport and logistics and the humanitarian. | Putin signed a similarly named treaty with North Korea last year, further strengthening his alliance with Pyongyang. Under that agreement, both sides commit to providing military assistance in case the other is invaded or attacked.
(2025-01-14). Is the Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag"? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map"? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-01-14). "Unbelievable Bravery": Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya Abducted from Gaza Hospital; Advocates Call for Release. democracynow.org 
Human rights advocates and healthcare professionals around the world are demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the largest major hospital in northern Gaza, Kamal Adwan Hospital. Abu Safiya disappeared in December after Israeli forces raided and shut down Kamal Adwan. Released Palestinians say they saw him at Sde Teiman Israeli prison, which has been plagued by reports of gruesome abuses including torture and sexual violence against Palestinians in custody. It is now believed he is held at the Ofer Prison. Abu Safiya's friend and former colleague, Dr. John Kahler, a co-founder of th…
(2025-01-14). Criminal silence of the world as Israel destroys Gaza. ummid.com One wonders if the world had paid even the slightest attention to Gaza and the cries of people trapped behind walls, barbed wire, and electric fences, whether the current war and genocide could have been avoided.
(2025-01-14). U.S. House passes bill to sanction ICC, Poland announces protection for Netanyahu. ummid.com In another move confirming the complicity of the U.S. and its allies in the Israeli war crimes, the U.S. Congress passed a Bill seeking sanctions against the International Criminal Court while Poland says there is no bar for Netanyahu from visiting the country despite ICC warrant.
(2025-01-14). US-NATO's "Counter-Christmas Crusade" against Syria, the Cradle of Civilization and the Holy Land. globalresearch.ca it was the Orthodox Church of the Holy Land which first spotted the dangers of a creeping hate campaign, responding on 31st March 2003, as the bombs fell on Iraq, by excommunicating Tony Blair and George W. Bush from the Church of the Nativity, for life.
(2025-01-14). The Drought That Felled Assad. counterpunch.org The meteorological drought that swept through the Fertile Crescent (stretching from the Tigris and Euphrates to the Nile Valley) in the 2000s finally ended up undoing the Assad regime in Syria and forcing Bashar al-Assad to flee to Moscow under the cover of night last month. At first glance, drought or its driver in climate
What kind of US Foreign Policy are Biden and the Democrats Leaving Us With
Comment: The same US Presidential Administration and Political Party that provoked Ukraine into a disastrous war with the Russia Federation superpower, and unabashedly funds and facilitates the US-Israel Genocide in Palestine, slaughtering tens of thousands of indigenous children in order to steal their only homeland, has now levied a $25 Million bounty on the head of the democratically-elected government of Venezuela (because it wants to capture and control for profiteering the struggling country's vast oil reserves). The USA, Israel, and Ukraine are all sick and depraved thanks to Biden and the Democracts. That's just some of what they're leaving us with regarding foreign policy as they scramble out the door with their tails between their legs. It's shameful, embarrassing and down-right sickening.
(2025-01-14). Handshake Choices Obviously Not Syria's Priority. ummid.com Whatever Western media may have you believe, the Syrian leadership's handshake choices will not determine the country's future.
(2025-01-14). Assad and Zelenskyy — A Contrast in Media Coverage. globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by Gavin O'Reilly, first published by Global Research in July 2022, in light of the recent developments in Syria.] | In the early hours of Friday morning, Israeli
(2025-01-14). Washington Steals Over 80 Percent of Syria's Oil Output Per Day. globalresearch.ca [This article by The Cradle, first published in 2022, is of relevance to the understanding of current events unfolding in Syria.] | The Syrian Oil Ministry released a statement on 9 August accusing US forces occupying Syria of being responsible for …
(2025-01-14). Martin Luther King's Legacy of Utmost Relevance Today. globalresearch.ca January 15, 2025 represents the 96th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights and Antiwar leader who was martyred in Memphis, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. | Dr. King was killed by a white racist sniper deployed …
(2025-01-14). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). UN Experts Slam US Bill Sanctioning ICC: 'Blatant Violation of Human Rights'. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). The US Once Again Fails To Impose Its Will on the Venezuelan People. orinocotribune.com By Manolo De Los Santos — Jan 11, 2025 | The US once again brought out its "democracy and human rights" talking points in an attempt to install opposition leader Edmundo González as president. While this effort failed, they will not stop in attempts to loot the country's resources. | On Friday, January 10, in Caracas,
(2025-01-14). Rising homelessness highlights need to invest in proven solutions, reject policies that worsen homelessness and housing instability. nationofchange.org Reducing, and ultimately solving, homelessness will require expanding rental assistance and access to supportive services.
(2025-01-14). Biden continues to send billions more in murderous weaponry that will commit more genocide. nationofchange.org Will historians say he was complicit?>
(2025-01-14). Kiev regime's forced conscription exacerbates manpower crisis amid mass desertions. infobrics.org Desertion is rampant, with thousands of NATO-trained and armed personnel fleeing. The much-touted 155th Mechanized Brigade started falling apart before even reaching the frontline. It was expected to have around 5,800 soldiers, but 1,700 of them fled, including their commanding officer who left the combat zone and urged his subordinates to do the same. At least 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers fled so far, which equates to approximately 20 brigades. The actual number could certainly be far higher, while those hiding from the infamous TCC (Territorial Recruitment Office) are numbered in millions.
(2025-01-14). Delegate to the United Nations- Indefinite-term contract based in FIDH Geneva office. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) composed of 188 national human rights organisations from 116 countries. FIDH is a nonpartisan, non-sectarian, apolitical, and not for profit organisation. Since 1922, FIDH has been defending all human rights — civil, political, economic, social, and cultural — as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
| You can find us on our social networks: : www.fidh.org/en (…) | – |
(2025-01-14). Outgoing CIA Director Says 'No Sign' Iran Developing Nuclear Weapons. popularresistance.org Outgoing CIA director William Burns stated in an interview on 10 January that Iran does not have a nuclear weapons program, following a decision it made in 2003, and that the US is concerned about the revival of ISIS. | In an interview with state broadcaster National Public Radio (NPR) to discuss his time as director of the notorious spy agency under President Joe Biden, Burns was asked whether Iran may accelerate its efforts to obtain nuclear weapons given the setbacks the Islamic Republic and its allies in the regional Axis of Resistance have sustained over the past year.
(2025-01-14). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-14). Amazon quietly rescinds pledges to protect Black and LGBTQ rights amid growing corporate rollbacks. nationofchange.org Major corporations quietly abandon equity commitments as political pressures rise, sparking concerns for marginalized communities.
(2025-01-14). Venezuela's Authorities Find Machado's Security Personnel Unharmed and Hiding in a Hotel (+Blue Purse). orinocotribune.com 
The Venezuelan Ministry for Internal Affairs, Justice and Peace reported on Monday the arrest of a citizen named Roalmi Cabeza, who said he had been in "protection" by order of opposition politician María Corina Machado since last Thursday. According to Machado and various opposition media and human rights organizations, Cabeza had supposedly been in a situation of "forced disappearance" since Thursday. They also said that he had been shot in the leg, but when he was arrested in a hotel he was found to be in good health and without any wounds on his body while wearing shorts with the US flag. | Machado had said t…
(2025-01-14). Palestine Action Has A New Company In Its Sights. popularresistance.org Palestine Action Scotland targeted the offices of military parts manufacturer Parker Hannifin at its Glasgow production facility overnight on Monday 13 January, damaging the building and covering it in red paint, which it said was 'symbolic of the Palestinian blood on the hands of the company'. | The building on Seaford Road South, which Parker Hannifin describes as a 'state-of-the-art production facility' for its Parker Prà§difa technology division, had multiple windows smashed during the nighttime action. | Its walls and signage, as well as the interior of the building, were sprayed with red paint.
(2025-01-14). The Renters' Rights Bill is a victory says ACORN — but there's still a huge flaw. thecanary.co As it enters its final stage in the House of Commons, community union ACORN has heralded the Renters' Rights Bill "a huge victory for the organised renter's movement". However, the proposed legislation is still not without its pitfalls. Renters' Rights Bill — almost there The Renters' Rights Bill is on the way to delivering improved […] | By
(2025-01-14). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2025-01-14). £1350-a-month London room rental sparks fury: no heating, no guests, no noise. thecanary.co 
People on social media have been rightly roasting a London landlord for an extortionately-priced London room rental listing — with some ridiculous caveats. The landlord in question has since deleted the ad — but it has sparked fierce debate over extreme rental prices amidst London's housing crisis: Anyone looking for a single bedroom with no […] | By
(2025-01-14). Ten Thoughts on Curbing the Worst Excesses of U.S. Militarism. counterpunch.org 
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take America back (again!) to greatness, there's been much talk of Elon Musk's new DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency, and whether it will dare tackle Pentagon spending in useful ways. Could it curb rampant fraud, waste, and abuse within military contracting? Will the Pentagon finally pass a financial audit after seven consecutive failed attempts? Might
(2025-01-14). BBC Try To Wriggle Out Of Extreme Weather Claims. wattsupwiththat.com In short, they have tried to wriggle out by claiming that they never said the events were linked to climate change! | This is of course contradicted by that opening paragraph, which said climate change had brought extreme weather, including hurricanes and droughts!
(2025-01-14). Sarah Adams and the Return of the Iraq War Playbook. mintpressnews.com A network of former intelligence operatives has woven itself into the fabric of right-wing alternative media, amplifying anti-Muslim scare narratives that appear aimed at countering a noted decline in conservative support for Israel since October 7, 2023. Central to this effort is Sarah Adams, a figure promoting conspiracies about a supposed Palestinian-linked Al-Qaeda plot against the West. | On December 12, 2024, Adams appeared on the Shawn Ryan Show for a
(2025-01-14). Why Syria's Kurds are calling for a strategic alliance with Israel. haaretz.com Threatened by Turkey and its proxies in the north of Syria, and the Islamists in power in the south, the PKK and its Syrian branch, the PYD, are sending feelers towards Israel. But can Israel fully respond without opening another war front, this time with Ankara?
(2025-01-14). Republican Senator Ted Cruz calls on U.S. airlines to renew flights to Israel. haaretz.com While European airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air announced that they will soon resume flights to and from Israel, Delta, United, and American Airlines said they would re-evaluate their decision regarding a halt to flights in March…
(2025-01-14). Oppose the US ban on TikTok! wsws.org The ban is aimed at whipping up anti-Chinese hatred in preparation for a US war, and stepping up state and media censorship of socialist and anti-war views.
(2025-01-14). Study finds Israeli bullets and bombs likely killed over 60,000 Palestinians in Gaza. wsws.org These findings reaffirm the undeniable fact that the systematic massacre of the people of Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces, supported and assisted by the US and other imperialist powers, is one of the most significant genocides of the 21st century.
(2025-01-14). Israel kills over 50 Palestinians in Gaza in single day: Civil Defense. presstv.ir Gaza's Civil Defense says more than 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours.
(2025-01-14). Concerns mounting over new energy crisis in EU as Russian gas transit via Ukraine ends. presstv.ir As the agreement allowing Russian gas transit through Ukraine to Europe expires on Tuesday, concerns are mounting over new energy crisis in EU.
(2025-01-14). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-14). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2025-01-14). US diplomat told not include starving Gaza children in reports. newarab.com 
US diplomats have revealed the prominent role A US diplomat based in the UAE with two decades of MENA experience,
(2025-01-14). Cops try to disrupt a Palestine Action meeting — just as the group target Elbit director's business. thecanary.co Palestine Action targeted the new London premises of an Elbit Director's consultancy firm, Eagle Strategic Consulting Limited, on Tuesday 14 January. However, at the same time in Bristol cops were 'visiting' the venue where a group meeting is being held in Bristol. Coincidence? Palestine Action: smashing the genocide enablers Palestine Action activists shattered the windows […] | By
(2025-01-14). Leicester and Birmingham students keep resisting university complicity in Gaza genocide. thecanary.co Students remain on the frontline of resistance against institutional complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza. In Leicester, five students are set to go on hunger strike following their university's harsh repression of anti-genocide protests. In Birmingham, meanwhile, students and others are calling for their university to protect the right to protest amid controversial disciplinary proceedings. […] | By
(2025-01-14). Dr. Martin Luther King's Prophetic Warning, Denouncing the Merchants of Death. counterpunch.org 
Over the past three years, a collective of volunteer researchers, lawyers, and commentators created The Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, dedicated to holding accountable four weapon manufacturing corporations based in the U.S. Their tribunal amassed copious evidence to prove that Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX (formerly Raytheon) and General Atomics (a company which manufactures weaponized drones) are
(2025-01-14). NGO Files War Crimes Complaint Against Top Israeli Officer Visiting Italy. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Families of hostages meet with Netanyahu, demand negotiations on second phase begin. haaretz.com After the meeting, families gathered outside the PMO in Jerusalem and addressed the media. Some who were not selected to participate in discussions were present and expressed outrage for being excluded…
(2025-01-14). The Gaza cease-fire and hostage deal is the same one from eight months ago. Why did Netanyahu accept it now? haaretz.com Ailing hostages rotting in tunnels for 15 months and over 120 Israeli soldiers killed since Benjamin Netanyahu declined a previous cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas are the least of the Israeli prime ministers' concerns. He wanted to be pressured just ahead of Trump's inauguration…
(2025-01-14). Ben-Gvir urges Smotrich to quit government together if hostage deal approved. haaretz.com National Security Minister Ben-Gvir called on his far-right counterpart in the finance ministry to join him in leaving the Netanyahu government if a hostage deal is agreed upon…
(2025-01-14). From Auschwitz to Gaza, With a Stopover in The Hague. globalresearch.ca Benjamin Netanyahu will not travel to Poland next month for the main ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp, over concern that he could be arrested on the basis of the warrant issued against …
(2025-01-14). How Mass Deportation Harms All Working People. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting undocumented migrants "on day one" of his administration, and day one is rapidly approaching. If Trump's working-class voters believed that deporting 13.3 million people will somehow improve their economic lives, many will soon learn that mass deportation harms all working people, not only migrants, and will help exacerbate a
(2025-01-14). Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game: The Bank of North Dakota Model. popularresistance.org North Dakota is staunchly conservative, having voted Republican in every presidential election since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. So how is it that the state boasts the only state-owned bank in the nation? Has it secretly gone socialist? | No. The Bank of North Dakota (BND) operates on the same principles as any capitalist bank, except that its profits and benefits serve the North Dakota public rather than private investors and executives. The BND provides a unique, innovative model, in which public ownership is leveraged to enhance the workings of the private sector.
(2025-01-14). Michigan's Muslims Take Matters Into Their Own Hands. inthesetimes.com
(2025-01-14). Michigan's Muslims Take Matters Into Their Own Hands. popularresistance.org West Bloomfield, Michigan — More than 100 of Nour Abubars' relatives in Gaza have been killed by Israel over the past year, according to the grim tallies she receives from family members. Her cousin Asma and Asma's teenaged sons were killed in the August 2024 Fajr Massacre, a bombing during prayer at a school where they sheltered in Gaza City. Two days before Election Day, Abubars, 30, sat in her home outside Detroit contemplating whether to vote, considering that America sent the bombs that killed her family. | "I'm one of those people that believe that it's very selfish not to vote, but this time around,…
(2025-01-14). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2025-01-14). Palestinian Authority Kills Its Own People, Proves Loyalty to Israel. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). When Israeli Warplanes Rain Death on Gaza, the Copilot Is Uncle Sam. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Inside Israel's torture camps. skwawkbox.org 
Testimonies from prisoners and lawyers gives glimpse into horrific reality for thousands of Palestinians held hostage by Israel A new series of testimonies from Palestinian prisoners held, without trial, in so-called 'detention' camps and from lawyers who entered the camps, has given the merest glimpse of Israel's horrific treatment of the almost ten thousand Palestinian …
(2025-01-14). Headlines for January 14, 2025. democracynow.org Ceasefire Mediators Say Deal Is Closer Than Ever as Israel Continues Its Genocidal Campaign in Gaza, Reporter Ahlam Al Nafed, Who Reported from Gaza's Besieged Indonesian Hospital, Is Killed by Israel, ICJ President Nawaf Salam Named New Lebanese Prime Minister, L.A. Could See "Explosive Fire Growth" as High Winds Return, Jack Smith: Enough Evidence to Convict Trump for Election Subversion If He Weren't Reelected, Senate Committee Holds Hearing for Trump Defense Nom, Accused Rapist Pete Hegseth, Steve Bannon Brands Elon Musk an "Evil Guy" as NYT Reports Trump Will Give Musk a W…
(2025-01-14). Yemeni Missile, Drone Strikes Target Tel Aviv. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A few hours after air raid sirens rang out in numerous communities and illegal settlements across the Israeli-occupied territories, the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces confirmed missile and drone strikes on Tel Aviv.
(2025-01-14). Striking Israeli from the 'shadows': US daily says Hamas is being commanded by a 'new leader'. presstv.ir US daily publishes a report, alleging that the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is being directed by a new potent and evasive "leader."
(2025-01-14). Retaliation rages: Yemeni missile strikes Israeli war ministry in Tel Aviv; over a dozen injured. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the premises of the Israeli ministry of military affairs in Tel Aviv.
(2025-01-14). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
| The Deuteronomic (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-14). Father of American hostage: any deal that doesn't include all Americans in phase one is Biden's failure. haaretz.com Ruby Chen, a dual Israeli-American citizen, is fighting for the body of his son to be returned to Israel in the first phase of a hostage deal. Back from Qatar, where he pressed negotiators to include all hostages in a deal, he pleads with the incoming Trump administration to do everything in its power…
(2025-01-14). Six months on, Israel's prosecutor set to recommend investigation into minister, MKs over Sde Teiman breach. haaretz.com Police say they requested to summon MKs and Minister Amichai Eliyahu three weeks ago, but prosecutors delayed the approval. Prosecutors counter that they approved the investigation months ago, but police were slow to act…
(2025-01-14). 280 days of reserve duty: back home to Israel, then back to Gaza. haaretz.com In houses where entire families used to live, not a living soul remains, only destruction and ruin. On our way back to Israeli territory, you might forget that we are in the middle of war. A war journal, part two…
(2025-01-14). Defense Minister Katz: Draft bill includes sanctions, enlists half of eligible Haredi men. haaretz.com Katz spoke at a Knesset committee and detailed the plan to enlist 50% of 18-year-old ultra-Orthodox men…
(2025-01-14). Hind Rajab Foundation urges Italy to arrest an Israeli Defense Forces officer. haaretz.com The Hind Rajab Foundation, which collects information on IDF soldiers' involvement in Gaza operations and monitors their whereabouts, pressed Italian authorities to arrest a major IDF general…
(2025-01-14). 'I was sure the government would sacrifice everything for my family because it owed that to me'. haaretz.com Avichai Brodetz, who began a one-man protest after his family was kidnapped to Gaza on Oct. 7 ‚ñ 'We didn't understand that the government just threw us a bone, and that was it'…
(2025-01-14). Homes near Jerusalem damaged by shrapnel during Houthi missile attack. haaretz.com Parts of an interceptor hit a home in moshav Mevo Beitar ‚ñ Emergency services reported 11 injured while seeking shelter…
(2025-01-14). Openly gay Israeli MK quits liberal party, releases book through publisher behind anti-LGBT screeds. haaretz.com Knesset Member Idan Roll published his book through the Sella Meir publishing house, 'which spreads a dangerous anti-LGBTQ agenda against queer families: families like his,' Standing Together's Co-Director Alon-Lee Green notes…
(2025-01-14). Five Israeli soldiers killed in northern Gaza Strip, eight wounded. haaretz.com A total of 405 IDF soldiers have been killed in the ground operation in the Strip, which began 10 days after the October 7 Hamas attack…
(2025-01-14). Report: Three hostages will be released on Gaza deal's first day, four more a week later. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Five soldiers killed, eight wounded in northern Gaza Strip on Monday ‚ñ LEBANON: Nawaf Salam, ICJ President, set to become Lebanese PM in blow to Hezbollah ‚ñ GAZA: Medical sources say 20 Palestinians killed in Strip following IDF strikes since midnight ‚ñ YEMEN: Missile fired by Houthis 'likely intercepted,' IDF says, shrapnel found near Jerusalem…
(2025-01-14). How Israeli soldiers abroad are facing arrest over the Gaza war. newarab.com 
Israeli soldiers are facing the growing risk of A week ago, a former Israeli soldier A complaint lo…
(2025-01-14). Israel far-right minister Smotrich vows to oppose Gaza deal. newarab.com 
Since early January, indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States have resumed in Doha to strike a ceasefire deal that would also see the release of Palestinian prisoners…
(2025-01-14). Israel's Smotrich fast-tracking West Bank settlement building. newarab.com 
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is continuing efforts to build "fast track" settlements in the occupied West Bank, Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Monday. | The efforts to expand settlements have continued despite US threats over settler activity in the West Bank. | Since the beginning of December, the Smotrich-headed Settlement Administration has approved dozens of settlement units per week, with 2,377 settlement units having been advanced in the last six weeks by the Supreme Planning Council. | The Settlement Administration, which operates as a unit of the Defence Ministry, has merged the meetings of…
(2025-01-14). Negotiators seek Gaza ceasefire deal after Doha 'breakthrough'. newarab.com 
Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a midnight "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys o…
(2025-01-14). Released from Israeli prison, Palestinian Doctor returns to hospital. ummid.com In a show of unmatched grit, Palestinian Doctor Mahmoud Abu Shehada returned to hospital the same day he was released from the Israeli Jail following a court order.
(2025-01-14). AI seeks to profit from NHS data, with a little help from a 'Labour Friend of Israel'. thecanary.co Artificial intelligence (AI) profit-makers look set to get their hands on NHS data. And lobbying Labour Friends of Israel vice chair Peter Kyle probably played a role. Backdoor privatisation of the NHS is nothing new. Thatcherism paved the way, 2010s austerity made things worse, and then the Covid-19 pandemic helped to push things further. Now, with […] | By
(2025-01-14). "The Party of War": Matt Duss on Biden, Gaza & How Democrats Lost Foreign Policy Argument to Trump. democracynow.org 
After Biden's major foreign policy address Monday at the State Department, we go to Jerusalem and get an analysis of Biden's foreign policy decisions in Israel and Palestine from Matt Duss, executive vice president at the Center for International Policy and former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders. "There's simply no question at this point that the laws of war have been egregiously violated," he says of the Israeli military's genocidal conduct against Palestinians in Gaza. "When it comes to America's friends and allies, he has a different standard.…
(2025-01-14). Activists Demand Denver Divest from Investments in Israel and Pass a Ceasefire Resolution. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-01-14). Iran, Europe Agree To Continue Nuclear Talks After Geneva Meeting. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). Ukrainian Neutrality Is Still the Key to Peace. counterpunch.org 
President-elect Trump said on January 9th that he is planning a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine. He said "Putin wants to meet," because "we have to get that war over with." So what are the chances that a new administration in Washington can break the deadlock and finally bring peace to
(2025-01-14). The Limits of Artificial Intelligence. popularresistance.org There is no way to reverse the emergence of Artificial Intelligence on its way to dominating our lives. From customer service to censorship and war, AI is making its mark, and the potential for disaster is real. | The amount of face-to-face contact, or even human voice-to-voice interaction on the phone when doing business has been declining for years and is getting worse with AI. But AI is doing far more than just erode community, destroy jobs and enerverate people waiting on hold. | AI is increasingly behind decisions social media companies make on which posts to remove because they violate some vague "community…
(2025-01-14). The Arts Organization Helping Transform Appalachia's Craft Economy. popularresistance.org Makers United supports historically marginalized makers in the craft economy by removing the barriers to accessing business development resources and e-commerce opportunities they need to grow their small businesses. | In 2023, that commitment led Nest to expand Makers United to Appalachia, starting with 54 counties in eastern Kentucky, where they identified not only the need for economic investment but recognized the potential for growth in the craft sector, especially in rural and digitally disconnected communities. | As a result, the program delivers one-of-a-kind support by working with local and regional eff…
(2025-01-14). A New Military Strategy Of French Neo-Colonialism In Africa. popularresistance.org In his New Year's address, Alassane Ouattara, president of Ivory Coast since 2010 when he took power with the aid of a French military intervention, announced "we have decided on the coordinated and organized withdrawal of French forces" from the country. | However, his address made no mention of terminating the 1961 military agreements with France. These "agreements are at the root of the problem. As long as these agreements exist, France will be able to use them to carry out military maneuvers or intervene at the request of its servants in power in Ivory Coast," General Secretary of the Revolutionary Communist…
(2025-01-14). 'Coup' or popular revolution in Africa's Sahel? workers.org 
John Catalinotto, managing editor of Workers, interviewed European journalist and writer Alex Anfruns regarding his book, "Niger: Just Another Coup or the Pan-African Revolution?" and the events of the past year in the Sahel. John Catalinotto: You decided to write a book about the events in the African Sahel in . . . |
(2025-01-14). LA fires show that disaster response in U.S. has collapsed. workers.org 
Cuyama Valley, California Jan. 13. Multiple fires erupted across Los Angeles on Jan. 7 prompting mass evacuations. As of Jan. 13, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has not contained the fires' spread. In less than a week, the fires destroyed 23,000 homes and killed at . . . |
(2025-01-14). To save Chinatown, Philly struggle beats back the billionaires. workers.org 
Philadelphia The Save Chinatown Coalition, representing over 245 organizations, and the overwhelming 70% of Philadelphians polled in 2024 who opposed plans by the 76ers basketball team to build an arena in Center City, has cause to celebrate. The Philadelphia Inquirer leaked the news Jan. 12 that an agreement was reached . . . |
(2025-01-14). Global Research Under Censorship: Six Things to Do to Win Our Battle for Truth. globalresearch.ca 2024 was a bumpy ride for Global Research largely attributable to censorship: our readership took a nosedive, our newsletters saw lesser engagements. | Our video productions with subtiles in several languages with Rumble —which are not the object of censorship— are …
(2025-01-14). The U.S. Has Killed More Than 20 Million People in 37 "Victim Nations" Since World War II. globalresearch.ca First published on November 15, 2015, this incisive report was among Global Research's most popular articles. As a result of media censorship, it is no longer featured by the search engines. We encourage you to share this article far …
(2025-01-14). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-14). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2025-01-14). How Lebanon's new president reflects a shifting power balance. newarab.com 
Lebanon's parliament Hezbollah and the Amal Movement – often referred to in Lebanon as the Shia duo – both ended up voting for army commander
(2025-01-14). Lebanon: Nawaf Salam officially announced as prime minister. newarab.com 
Lebanese President "The president of the republic called on Judge Nawaf Salam to task him with forming a government, knowing that he is currently abroad. It has been decided he will return tomorrow," it said. | The Harvard-ed…
(2025-01-14). Who is Judge Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's new prime minister. newarab.com 
Salam has a long political career in Lebanon and also has a strong international profile, with him currently
(2025-01-14). The Urgent Need to Better Measure Household Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). CADTM and the experience of the Greek Truth Committee on Public Debt. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). Democracy and Debt: Has the Link been Broken? cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Debt Slavery — Why It Destroyed Rome, Why It Will Destroy Us Unless It's Stopped
| Book V of Aristotle's Politics describes the eternal transition of oligarchies making themselves (…) | – |
(2025-01-14). Forecast 2025: roaring or tepid? cadtm.org
(2025-01-14). Iran, E3 Diplomats Hold Talks in Geneva. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A meeting of senior diplomat from Iran and the European trio of Britain, France, and Germany (E3) was held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday.
(2025-01-14). Dinosaur tracks in northwest China uncover secrets of Cretaceous behaviour. tvbrics.com 
These findings hold substantial educational value, bridging the gap between the distant past and the present…
(2025-01-14). Indonesian authorities offer free check-ups for its citizens. tvbrics.com 
The screening will be available at 10,000 community health centres…
(2025-01-14). South Africa streamlines visa services to attract tourists from China and India. tvbrics.com 
The new programme will attract more tourists from two of the world's largest outbound travel markets…
(2025-01-14). Uganda talks about advantages of cooperation with BRICS as partner country. tvbrics.com According to the Ugandan minister, the republic is an attractive investment destination for BRICS members…
(2025-01-14). Cuba and Russia strengthen health collaboration through new research and innovation agreements. tvbrics.com 
The advancing science and innovation remain a core priority for the institutions in 2025…
(2025-01-14). Brazilian President and Saudi Crown Prince discuss growing trade between countries. tvbrics.com 
Brazilian leader invited Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to visit the republic in 2025…
(2025-01-14). Australia's economy was the envy of the world. Now it's falling behind. aljazeera.com After record-breaking streak of growth, Australia is lagging behind its peers amid cost-of-living and productivity woes.
(2025-01-14). TikTok says reports of potential sale to Elon Musk are 'pure fiction'. aljazeera.com Video-sharing platform dismisses reports that the Chinese government is considering its sale to Tesla and SpaceX CEO.
(2025-01-14). Malibu beach camp houses firefighters battling Los Angeles wildfires. aljazeera.com Firefighters from across North America are battling the fires in Los Angeles while living on a beach in Malibu.
(2025-01-14). Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan. aljazeera.com People gathered to admire the elaborate outfits worn to celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood.
(2025-01-14). Hunter Biden prosecutor chastises president for maligning justice system. aljazeera.com Special Counsel David Weiss says president's claims that his son was selectively prosecuted undermine rule of law.
(2025-01-14). North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles. aljazeera.com South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.
(2025-01-14). Operation under way to rescue trapped miners from South African gold mine. aljazeera.com The Mining Affected Communities United in Action group says at least 400 men remain trapped in the abandoned mine.
(2025-01-14). Philippines protests China's deployment of 'monster ship' in maritime zone. aljazeera.com Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China's 'increasing aggression'.
(2025-01-14). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2025-01-14). Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak. aljazeera.com The West African country has confirmed two cases of mpox in recent days.
(2025-01-14). South Korea adjourns impeachment trial as Yoon remains elusive. aljazeera.com Seeking to evade arrest, suspended president skips hearing over a failed martial law bid.
(2025-01-14). What is 'waste colonialism' and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic? aljazeera.com China had taken in nearly half of the world's plastic waste since 1992 until it imposed an import ban in 2018.
(2025-01-14). Why is thyroid cancer more common in women? aljazeera.com One woman talks about being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases and thyroid cancer after years of medical oversight.
(2025-01-14). Guardiola admits Man City should have signed more players in the summer. aljazeera.com The Premier League title-holders have been hit by injury problems and poor form as they trail Liverpool by 12 points.
(2025-01-14). US man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. aljazeera.com Clark told police she feared for her safety and had altered her appearance in public after receiving the messages on X.
(2025-01-14). Destroyed Assange Files: Why Judge's Rebuke Against Crown Prosecution Service Was So Significant. thedissenter.org 
The following article was made possible by paid subscribers of The Dissenter.
(2025-01-14). Detained Without Charge: Eleven Yemenis Leave Guantánamo. counterpunch.org 
On January 6, the Pentagon announced that it had "resettled" 11 Yemeni men to Oman after detaining them over two decades without charge at the US naval facility of Guantánamo Bay. Notice of this repatriation was given back on September 15, 2023 to Congress by Secretary of Defense Austin. Their removal from a facility made notorious in the aftermath
(2025-01-14). Lamwo district bans markets to contain cholera outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lamwo District has halted market operations in Agoro sub county, including weekly and monthly markets, to contain a cholera outbreak, effective immediately. This decision follows the confirmation of cholera cases in Agoro Sub-county last week. Williams Komakech, the Lamwo Resident District Commissioner and Chairperson of the Lamwo District Cholera …
(2025-01-14). How To Be Happy In A Genocidal Dystopia On A Dying World. caitlinjohnstone.com.au We are living in dystopia, but we don't need to be living in hell.
(2025-01-14). Climate Debt and Border Abolition. counterpunch.org 
The following is an excerpt from Environmentalism from Below. The assertion of a right to move is a central element of movements for environmentalism from below. Indeed, border abolition and the defense of refugees and migrants must be regarded as a key element of the climate justice movement. This means, first and foremost, challenging the
(2025-01-14). Trump 2.0: The Next Narrative. counterpunch.org 
Americans have long been subjected to a political and corporate sleight-of-hand, the creation of a narrative that says it is doing one thing while behind the scenes doing another. America's corporate tyrants work with our elected officials to claim they are keeping us safe and secure in our continental cocoon of North America as they
(2025-01-14). The Empathy Inequality Index. counterpunch.org 
There is something of a loose, informal social contract inherent to a successful human society, and that is the condition of reciprocal empathy. When one experiences misfortune, others in a healthy society care and assist, despite there being no contractual obligation. Others care when catastrophe falls upon their neighbors. It's basic empathy, not a complicated interaction. Yet we have been immersed in a society that simply wants us to feel empathy in one direction, and that is towards those who have ample resources and power but, for whatever reason, have hit a bump in their golden paved road. The empathy our p…
(2025-01-14). The Dangers of Biden's Legacy and Trump's Inheritance. counterpunch.org 
A key measure of any U.S. president's success is the ability or good fortune to leave his successor with a better international situation than the one he inherited. Donald Trump inherited a relatively stable situation from Barack Obama, but his chaotic and unstable leadership did no favors for Joe Biden. Trump now inherits a broad pattern of disorder in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, and has named a national security team that seems destined to make all of these issues worse.
(2025-01-14). Of the Plutocrats, By the Plutocrats, For the Plutocrats. counterpunch.org 
"Every morning," the billionaire Marc Andreessen smiled a few weeks after Donald Trump's re-election this past November, "I wake up happier than the day before." The stoked Andreessen, with Trump's re-entry into the White House only days away, must by now be sitting in seventh heaven. He no doubt has plenty of deep-pocket company. We've
(2025-01-14). Countering Japan's Defiance of International Whaling Conventions. counterpunch.org Many members of the international community consider whale-hunting a barbaric practice that should have been banned decades ago. But some countries have long viewed it as a vital commercial enterprise and in some cases, an emblem of their national culture. These contrasting viewpoints figured prominently in the promulgation of the International Convention on the Regulation
(2025-01-14). The Queen of Angels. counterpunch.org 
The late great Kei Utsume Who lived there all his life Except when he was forced Off locked in Manzanar Got on stage at Al's Bar And declaimed: It isn't the City of Angels It's the city of La Reina De Los Angeles The Queen of Angels Mary, man You could call it Maryland The
(2025-01-14). Lessons from the LA Wildfires. counterpunch.org 
Wind-blown embers leap ahead of the fire front to start new "spot" fires. Under these conditions, it is impossible to stop or control a blaze. Photo George Wuerthner The fires in Los Angeles are still burning as I write this. The loss of property, the disruption and loss of lives, and the trauma these fires
(2025-01-14). The 'Uber Model' Comes for Nursing. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Surge of respiratory viruses infecting millions worldwide in first weeks of 2025. wsws.org The northern hemisphere is facing not only a surge of COVID infections, but flu, RSV, and norovirus cases are skyrocketing.
(2025-01-14). Prison Labor in the Spotlight as Incarcerated California Firefighters Risk Lives for $5-10/Day. democracynow.org 
Around Los Angeles, firefighting crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton fires and other smaller blazes. Nearly a thousand of the firefighters deployed to help contain the devastating fires are incarcerated. They have been working around the clock while earning as little as between $5.80 to $10.24 a day. For more on how California's incarcerated firefighting program works, we speak to investigative journalist Keri Blakinger, who is herself formerly incarcerated, and who recently had to evacuate her home in Los Angeles.
(2025-01-14). White Nationalism, Sexual Assault & Corruption: Trump "Loyalist" Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Confirmation. democracynow.org 
The confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, former Fox News host and military veteran Pete Hegseth, begins today amid backlash over his history of sexual assault, misusing funds in his previous positions, and various violations committed while under the influence of alcohol. Hegseth was also one of 12 National Guard members removed as guards for President Biden's 2021 inauguration over possible extremist ties. He has tattoos associated with the white supremacist and neo-Nazi movements, including what's known as a Jerusalem cross, a symbol used by Chris…
(2025-01-14). Police seize counterfeit goods in Musina. sanews.gov.za Police seize counterfeit goods in Musina | Counterfeit and illicit goods valued at over R5 million have been seized in a police operation in Musina, Limpopo. | | The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with its crime-fighting partners, conducted an operation that was spearheaded by the National Counterfeit Goods Unit, with support from the SAPS Gauteng Drone Team, including the Bloemfontein K9 Unit, South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs, and brand protectors on Sunday. | | A roving team comprising SAPS members from specialised units deployed in Limpopo, as part of Operation Vala Umgodi, als…
(2025-01-14). NJ Palestine Events 1/7-1/13. fightbackbetter.com South Jersey for Gaza Rallies | South Jersey for Gaza continued its powerful advocacy with its regular rallies held twice a week, on
(2025-01-14). From Ground Zero, Stories from Gaza, a moving film from 22 Palestinian filmmakers. wsws.org Veteran Palestinian filmmaker Rashid Masharawi has produced an unforgettable film from extraordinary circumstances during the genocidal war against the Palestinians of Gaza.
(2025-01-14). Gaza truce might be declared 'today or tomorrow' amid Doha talks. newarab.com 
(2025-01-14). Palestinians in Gaza resort to digging holes for shelter. newarab.com 
"Death is difficult, but what is even more difficult is to make a grave for your The 41-year-old father of eight decided to dig a large hole, two meters deep and four meters…
(2025-01-14). Palestinians in Gaza Discuss Upcoming Donald Trump Presidency. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-01-14). How to Stay Healthy and Happy Through Menopause. globalresearch.ca Menopause typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, causing hormonal changes that lead to symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, significantly impacting daily life and well-being | Research shows diets rich in healthy carbohydrates reduce hot flashes by 88%, with …
(2025-01-14). Video: The Mysterious Death of the Inventor of the PCR Test, Nobel Laureate Dr. Kary Mullis. globalresearch.ca 
"The PCR is a process. It does not tell you that you are sick." —Dr. Kary Mullis, (image right) Nobel Laureate and Inventor of the RT-PCR, passed away in August 2019. | "…All or a substantial part of these …
(2025-01-14). Law of the Jungle. Why We Cannot Make Progress. Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca This image sums up the state of the world in recent days. | Of course you have to know how to read it. | The remorseless cat is the global system: the multinational banks like Bank of America, multinational asset management firms …
(2025-01-14). Non-violent Revolution in Serbia Gains Traction and Raises Questions. globalresearch.ca New Year's came and went, but as we had surmised
(2025-01-14). Zelensky Accuses West of Grabbing $88.5 Billion or Half of All Money Sent to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca In a recent
(2025-01-14). Selected Articles: The European Union Threatens Germany, Freedom of Expression Is Gone, We Will "Enforce Democracy" on EU-NATO Nation States. globalresearch.ca 
By The troubled bloc's close coordination with NATO shows that there's virtually no difference between the …
(2025-01-14). 2025 — Endless Chaos Towards a One World Government or Vicious Confusion? Towards a One World Tyranny. Peter Koenig. globalresearch.ca Aren't we all so happy as chaos is upon us — planned chaos for confusion and destruction, and for those who see through it, evoking a smile? | It is like a run for the end game that will never end …
(2025-01-14). The CDC, Palantir and the AI-Healthcare Revolution. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-14). Multi-millionaire Reform MP Rupert Lowe advocates for dismantling NHS and 'buying own healthcare'. leftfootforward.org Reform MP Rupert Lowe has argued that the public should pay for their own healthcare and advocated for the NHS to be dismantled. | The former Southampton FC chair and multi-millionaire has said he thinks "we should be able to opt out of the NHS" and "have some form of scheme where we buy our own healthcare". | Speaking on TalkTV, where presenter Jeremy Kyle referred to him as a "my friend" and said, "I could damn well talk to you forever", Lowe described the NHS as "an animal on the back of productive Britain and it's killing us". | Lowe said that "there are a lot of ways you can solve the NHS" and claimed th…
(2025-01-14). Deb Haaland, America's first Native Cabinet secretary, considers her legacy. grist.org When Deb Haaland was chosen as the secretary of the Interior by President Joe Biden in 2021, she was the first Native American ever to serve in the U.S. Cabinet. It was a seminal moment for tribal citizens: For more than 150 years, the Interior Department had been the arm of the U.S. government in charge of managing relationships with tribes, which included executing its colonial agenda. The agency helped oversee
(2025-01-14). Agriculture Must Extract More Benefits from BRICS. infobrics.org Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz, highlighted the urgency for the BRICS bloc to deepen economic co-operation, particularly in agriculture during the Farming Forward event hosted by Standard Bank and Business Day at Sun City…
(2025-01-14). Trump, Putin expected to speak "in the coming days and weeks" infobrics.org US president-elect considers the idea of expelling Russia from new regions "unrealistic".
(2025-01-14). Indonesia Becomes a Full-Fledged BRICS Member. infobrics.org On January 6th, 2025 the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (a country that holds the chairmanship in the BRICS this year) declared that Indonesia has joined the BRICS bloc as a full-fledged member…
(2025-01-14). Understanding BRICS+: The New Economic Powerhouse. infobrics.org With new alliances and emerging markets offering fresh investment opportunities, is BRICS+ quietly shaping the future of global growth?>
(2025-01-14). Zelensky hopes to receive Budanov's support against Zaluzhny. infobrics.org Internal disputes in Kiev are reaching a worrying level of instability, posing national security challenges.
(2025-01-14). Leftist leanings gain ground in German politics ahead of forthcoming elections. infobrics.org Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is also running against the system. The current economic decline in Germany supports the rise of this left-wing party which is already represented in the European Parliament.
(2025-01-14). L.A. fires: Politicians deny accountability as disaster capitalism fuels fightback. liberationnews.org 
While Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass desperately tries to stifle public outrage about inadequate wildfire response, fire personnel emphasize the dire lack of funding and resources allocated towards emergency services as the cause.
(2025-01-14). Tory MP embarrasses herself with false claim about 'preferential' access to NHS services. leftfootforward.org Sarah Bool, the Tory MP for South Northamptonshire, has been shut down for falsely claiming migrants receive priority access to NHS services. | This follows reports last week in the Telegraph, Daily Mail, and Daily Express, which said that migrants are able to 'skip' queues at A&E, use walk-in services, and register with GPs. | Yesterday in a question to Angela Eagle, the immigration minister, Bool asked: "Does the Secretary of State believe it is fair that undocumented illegal migrants get priority access to the NHS over British taxpayers?". | In response, Eagle said: "Mr Speaker, they don't". | A study carri…
(2025-01-14). Hegseth Is a Bad Joke. davidswanson.org Like the Republican Party whose senators will make Pete Hegseth the next U.S. Secretary of War, Hegseth is a bad joke. The Democratic minority in the horribly unrepresentative Senate is a joke you might hear at an amateur mic night. Hegseth is a guy who has reportedly shouted "Kill all Muslims." Nobody asked him if …
(2025-01-14). State of Venezuela's Far-Right Opposition: Leaders and Supporters Blame and Insult Each Other. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — Jan 11, 2025 | It is not nice to boast about the successes that one has as a political commentator, but from time to time one has to do it, because every grocer praises his own cheese. So I have to say, with great satisfaction, that my prediction of last week came true to the letter: they were going to be a few days of wishful thinking, with harsh reality crashing down on them, and days of perfidious staged incidents that would try to impose themselves as truths. | "Indeed, said and done / He hit the balls off the ceiling," sang Venezuelan folk singer Simón Díaz in a witty humorous…
(2025-01-14). Kabul Asks Pakistan To Stop Attacks Inside Afghanistan. orinocotribune.com Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claims Pakistani forces targeted civilians in eastern Kunar province | Ankara
| The Afghan Taliban interim administration asked Pakistan to stop cross-border attacks inside Afghanistan, according to local media. | Afghan Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed that Pakistani forces targeted civilians in eastern Kunar province on Thursday night, causing casualties, Tolo News reported. | "In Kunar province, rockets hit certain areas causing casualties. Livestock, in particular, have been killed. We condemn these rocket attacks by Pakistan and demand…
(2025-01-14). Hezbollah's Options: 95,000 are Still Waiting — Analysis. palestinechronicle.com
(2025-01-14). Communist Party of Chile gets ready to elect next leadership. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Communist Party of Chile (CPCh) are preparing to elect their Central Committee on January 19 and 20 from a list of 135 candidates, from which they must choose 96.
(2025-01-14). Investment program improves Cuban airports' operations. plenglish.com Havana, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will raise the level of operations of its main international airports this year as part of the aviation development program until 2030, a source from the Ministry of Transportation (MITRANS) reported.
(2025-01-14). Transcript of Firstpost interview: sanctions' impact on Indian oil procurement from Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader Firstpost — Spotlight: 0: 00We begin with the fallout of the war raging in the heart of Europe between Russia and Ukraine, and its impact on the global oil trade. The war, which is just days away from its three-year mark, has brought Cold War rivals, Russia and the United States, …
(2025-01-14). Eyewitness video shows moment of plane crash in Kazakhstan. presstv.ir A passenger plane flying from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
(2025-01-14). Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from US domestic flight. newarab.com 
Retired Russian mixed martial artist Nurmagomedov said on X that the altercation took place on a Frontier Airlines flight from Las Vegas, with the former
(2025-01-14). Russia, Iran to sign 'comprehensive strategic partnership' treaty. newarab.com 
(2025-01-14). Transcript of NewsX discussion of U.S.-U.K. sanctions on Russian energy sector. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX — Porteous: 0: 00Hello and welcome. I am Thomas Porteous, and today we will be diving into a discussion on the USA and the United Kingdom tightening sanctions on the Russian oil industry. Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region have captured two North Korean …
(2025-01-14). KZN CoGTA moves to address Ray Nkonyeni Municipality challenges. sanews.gov.za KZN CoGTA moves to address Ray Nkonyeni Municipality challenges | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has intervened to resolve the impasse at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, which has halted service delivery. | | Buthelezi convened a meeting with ratepayers, including business representatives, trade unions and Ray Nkonyeni Municipality leaders, to resolve the three-month-long workers' strike, which has affected service delivery. | | Held at the municipality's council chamber in Port Shepstone last Friday, the meeting was attended by the Ray Nkonyeni Munici…
(2025-01-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Santiago teachers struck January 8 over layoffs and other cuts, while 1,800 strawberry pickers in the San Quintin Valley held a three-day strike against El Milagro de Baja agribusiness.
(2025-01-14). New Zealand government prepares anti-strike law. wsws.org As the government imposes drastic austerity measures and diverts more funds to the military, it has announced plans to dock workers' pay for partial strikes and work-to-rule industrial action.
(2025-01-14). India Courts Taliban 2.0. ummid.com The pragmatic Indian move to court Taliban 2.0 has sent ripples in the region, particularly in Pakistan, their common foe.
(2025-01-14). Tooth Decay Rose in Canadian Cities Without Fluoride. RFK Wants This for the US. truthout.org
(2025-01-14). Australia: Labor government docks pay of Sydney rail workers over limited work bans. wsws.org While the government aims to crush workers' opposition, the union bureaucracy is promoting illusions that decent pay and conditions can be achieved through backroom negotiations and legal manoeuvres.
(2025-01-14). Republicans threaten to withhold federal support to Californians devastated by raging infernos. wsws.org As public resources to contain fires and rebuild are rationed, the wealthy are hiring their own private fire fighting forces to protect their properties.
(2025-01-14). Expand the Stellantis Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee! End the blackmailing of workers and job cuts! wsws.org The Kokomo Rank-and-File Committee has issued a call to build and expand committees at Stellantis and across the Big Three to oppose job cuts.
(2025-01-14). BNSF cuts time-off allocations for US railroaders after 2024 days go "unused" wsws.org The move comes as the rail unions are attempting to push through another round of sellout contracts which are even worse than the deal imposed by Congress in 2022.
(2025-01-14). Outrage grows over the arrest of 78 workers by Border Patrol in Kern County, California. wsws.org The operation, dubbed "Return to Sender," was carried out by the Democrat Biden administration in its waning days.
(2025-01-14). Workers support SGP decision to contest German elections, criticise war and social cuts. wsws.org In the course of the SGP election campaign, it has become clear that there is deep unrest among workers, young people and sections of the middle class, and that a social explosion is looming.
(2025-01-14). Sri Lanka: Peradeniya University tries to justify ban on IYSSE lecture. wsws.org The IYSSE warns: The attack on free speech by Peradeniya University authorities, if not answered and fought, will be extended to other universities, institutions of higher studies and schools.
(2025-01-14). Zelenskyy 'ready' to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians. newarab.com 
"In addition to the first captured soldiers from North Korea, there will undoubtedly be more. It's only a matter of time before our troops manage to capture others," Zelenskiy said on the social me…
(2025-01-14). Eastern Cape celebrates improved Matric results. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape celebrates improved Matric results | The Eastern Cape's Class of 2024 has set a new record, boosting the province's overall pass rate by an impressive 3.56 percentage points. | This year's matriculants achieved an 84.9% pass rate, a notable improvement from 81.4% in 2023. | Over the term, this represents a shift from the 76.5% in 2019 to 84.9% in 2024, representing a 4.17% shift over the term. The Eastern Cape has produced a total of 352 524 passes over the term from 2020 to 2024. | This was announced by the provincial education department on Tuesday led by Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade, t…
(2025-01-14). Matric results day brings joy and celebration across South Africa. sanews.gov.za Matric results day brings joy and celebration across South Africa | There was a hive of activity at schools across the country this morning as matriculants eagerly returned to collect their examination results. | The air was filled with excitement, nervous anticipation and bursts of joy, as learners celebrated the culmination of 12 years of hard work. | Many schools held special celebrations to honor the Class of 2024, applauding their resilience and dedication. Teachers and principals were on hand to congratulate the learners, and many students took the opportunity to express their heartfelt gratitude to their…
(2025-01-14). President Ramaphosa commends Matric Class of 2024 on record achievements. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa commends Matric Class of 2024 on record achievements | President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended the matric Class of 2024 for their exceptional achievements, highlighting their dedication and the significant strides made in South Africa's basic education sector. | According to official results, 615 429 learners successfully passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations in 2024, surpassing the pass rate of any other time in the country's history. | The national pass rate for the National Senior Certificate increased from 82.9% in 2023 to 87.3% last year. ⚪ Nearly half of the lear…
(2025-01-14). KZN on track towards its 90% target, Premier. sanews.gov.za KZN on track towards its 90% target, Premier | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has joined in the jubilation as the province proudly secured second position in the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results. | KwaZulu-Natal achieved an impressive 89.5% pass rate, representing a 3.1% improvement from the previous year, and positions the province as the second-best performing in South Africa, following the Free State. | Ntuli officially announced the 2024 matric results during a prestigious ceremony at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban on Tuesday. | "This is proof that…
(2025-01-14). Hard work pays off for Gauteng matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Hard work pays off for Gauteng matric Class of 2024 | Gauteng's history-making matric Class of 2024 are a testament to the fruits of resilience and hard work. | This is according to the provincial Education MEC Matome Chiloane who announced the province's matric results at a ceremony held in Midrand on Tuesday. | This followed on the announcement of the 2024 National Senior Certificate results by the Department of Basic Education on Monday. | At least 133 000 full time learners wrote the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in Gauteng with more than 117 000 passing and achieving a 88.4% pass rate. | Bachelor…
(2025-01-14). SA hosts G20 Framework Working Group meeting. sanews.gov.za SA hosts G20 Framework Working Group meeting | Technical meetings under the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Track have begun this week with a meeting of the Framework Working Group (FWG). | | This after South Africa kicked off its G20 Presidency with the hosting of the G20 Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings in December 2024. | | "The National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank are jointly responsible for overseeing the work of the G20 Finance Track. | | "The mandate of the FWG is to promote strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth, and does so by identifying, monitoring and assessing global macroeconom…
(2025-01-14). Western Cape achieves highest NSC pass rate ever. sanews.gov.za Western Cape achieves highest NSC pass rate ever | The Western Cape Matric Class of 2024 has excelled with a matric pass rate of 86.6%, which is a 5.1 percentage point increase on last year's pass rate and the province's highest National Senior Certificate pass rate ever. | | "Moreover, our bachelors pass rate, which is a crucial indicator of the quality of matric passes, has also increased by 5.6 percentage points to 47.8%. This is also the highest bachelors pass rate our department has achieved to date," Western Cape MEC for Education David Maynier said on Monday. | | The province also achieved the top Mathematic…
(2025-01-14). 'Modernising' Behind Closed Doors: The Committee for Bringing Parliament Up to Date Holds All Its Meetings in Private. bylinetimes.com The committee has set out three aims: to drive up standards, improve the Commons culture and working practices, and reform Parliamentary procedures to "enhance effectiveness". | But little is known about discussions which have taken place internally so far. | The official report from the last meeting, on 3rd December, says only: "The committee considered its ongoing engagement event programme and evaluated progress on the call for views so far. As part of hearing from representatives of the smaller parties, the committee had a private briefing with Reform UK representatives." | A November meeting summary was…
(2025-01-14). MPs Cashed in More Than £1 Million From GB News and Other Media and Speaking Gigs Last Year. bylinetimes.com 
Just five MPs hoovered up over three quarters of the total media earnings by Members of Parliament in 2024, according to analysis by Byline Times. | Reform leader Nigel Farage, his Reform UK colleague Lee Anderson, and Conservatives Nick Timothy, Jacob Rees-Mogg (no longer sitting) and Suella Braverman led the pack for MPs making the most from media and speaking appearances last year. They brought in £770,000 on top of their MP salaries, between them. | Labour's David Lammy — now foreign secretary — and ousted ex-PM Liz Truss, as well as fellow Conservatives Jake Berry and Ben Wallace also r…
(2025-01-14). Singapore ministers threaten legal action against media outlets, government demands 'corrections'. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-14). CPJ to release annual report of journalists imprisoned globally. cpj.org
(2025-01-14). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Another year, more blackouts in Puerto Rico. grist.org 
Around 5: 30 in the morning on December 31, Yvonne Santiago was woken up by a sudden stillness: The fans had switched off. It must be a power outage, she quickly reasoned, and went back to sleep. | When she woke up again hours later, she learned that the outage wasn't contained to Bayamón, the Puerto Rican city where she was spending the holidays with her boyfriend's family, but was in fact an island-wide blackout. "Reading the news, I burst out laughing," she said. | "We have a saying: Ríe para no llorar — laugh to not cry," she explained. "Things are constantly happening on this island. We're always on…
(2025-01-14). Altadena has avoided California's fire insurance hell. That won't last. grist.org 
Randy and Miki Quinton held hands as they walked uphill into what remains of their neighborhood in Altadena, the unincorporated Los Angeles suburb where they had lived for more than 20 years. After they entered the barricaded neighborhood through an open alleyway with two of their friends on Friday, the husband and wife confronted a scene of utter devastation: The Eaton Fire had incinerated hundreds of homes and cars in the middle-class neighborhood, leaving behind only ash-soaked chimneys and flaming gas lines. The Quintons' own house had been vaporized, along with all their belongings. | "Twenty-four, forty-…
(2025-01-14). How parliamentary petitions show our democracy is alive and well. leftfootforward.org Jamie Stone is the Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross and the chair of the House of Commons Petitions Committee. | Somewhere or other there is an old photograph of Charles Kennedy and me delivering a petition to the Treasury. | The petition was for a fair deal on the cost of motor fuel in the Highlands where we were paying far more at the pumps to run our vehicles than other parts of the country. We'd spent a lot of time and trouble gathering the signatures, and when we arrived at the Treasury the man at the front door took the box and quickly shut the door in our faces. Rather antic…
(2025-01-14). How Many Cars Have Connecticut Towing Companies Sold? The DMV Can't Tell Us. propublica.org
(2025-01-14). Of the Plutocrats, by the Plutocrats, and for the Plutocrats. truthdig.com
(2025-01-14). The Billionaires Stealing California Water! youtu.be
(2025-01-14). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Dtic Minister welcomes fresh produce market report. sanews.gov.za Dtic Minister welcomes fresh produce market report | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) report released by the Competition Commission on Monday. | The inquiry began on 31 March 2023 and assessed the fresh produce value chain across three main themes, including the efficiency of the value chain, concentrating on fresh produce market facilities; market dynamics of key inputs and their impact on producers, and barriers to entry, expansion and participation. | The inquiry, on the main, focused on five fruits, namely, apples, citrus (notably…
(2025-01-14). Call for Limpopo residents to remain vigilant amidst Cyclone Dikeledi warning. sanews.gov.za Call for Limpopo residents to remain vigilant amidst Cyclone Dikeledi warning | Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has called on the residents of the province to remain vigilant as Cyclone Dikeledi approaches Mozambique. | Although current reports indicate that the cyclone poses no immediate threat to South Africa, its proximity to Mozambique may result in potential risks to areas bordering Limpopo. | "The safety of our communities remains our utmost priority. We call upon all residents to stay informed, listen to official messages from our disaster management team, and act promptly in response to their guida…
(2025-01-14). Plastics industry used disinformation to lobby against ban on 'forever chemicals'. leftfootforward.org The estimated cost of cleaning up 'forever chemical' pollution in the UK and Europe will be £1.6 trillion over 20 years…
(2025-01-14). The Great Taking: How to shield your wealth from the self-styled financial elites. expose-news.com The Great Taking, a plan by the global elite to strip humanity of assets and consolidate power, is imminent, according to David Webb, a former Wall Street insider and hedge fund manager. …
(2025-01-14). The Conspiracy: A One World Government using technocracy to rule over all. expose-news.com We have all become familiar with the term "conspiracy theory" over the last five years. But what is less clear for some is what the "conspiracy" actually is. The "Conspiracy" refers to …
(2025-01-14). Cancer treatments: When ivermectin and fenbendazole aren't enough. expose-news.com Justus R. Hope discusses the potential of repurposed drugs, such as ivermectin and fenbendazole, in treating terminal cancers by targeting the metabolic drivers of cancer. The Metabolic Theory of Cancer, described by …
(2025-01-14). Trump Predicts Imminent Hostage Deal, Warns of 'Serious Trouble' if Talks Fail. themedialine.org 
(2025-01-14). In India, 4 suspects arrested over killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar. the-independent.com
(2025-01-14). An era of vertigo. onlineopinion.com.au In short, we gradually find ourselves in a globalising society where many values have been entirely or partly upended, turned inside out, and starkly contrasted to what we once considered commonsensical and reasonable.
(2025-01-14). Rethinking the global electricity debate: why reliable power matters for economic growth. onlineopinion.com.au From the discovery of fire to the Industrial Revolution, each leap in energy transformation has reshaped societies, increasing productivity, reducing poverty, and improving living standards.
(2025-01-14). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-14). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-14). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-14). Millions of Shia Muslims celebrate Imam Ali's birth anniversary worldwide. presstv.ir Hundreds of millions of Shia Muslims begin celebrating the eagerly-anticipated birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), the First Shia Imam, worldwide.
(2025-01-14). Los Angeles braces for strong winds threatening to intensify devouring wildfires. presstv.ir Los Angeles firefighters prepare for high winds that are likely to intensify two massive wildfires that erased districts.
(2025-01-14). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2025-01-14). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2025-01-14). Ritual structure used by Canaanites and Jews revealed in Jerusalem. haaretz.com A tiny oil press found inside could have served to anoint the standing stone found there too, whispering of the biblical story of Jacob…
(2025-01-14). AKP says fresh term for Turkey's President Erdogan 'on agenda'. newarab.com 
Paving the way for Erdogan, modern Turkey's longest-serving leader, has been in power for more than two decades, first as a premier and later as president. Under Turkey's presidential term limi…
(2025-01-14). Celebrations in Sudan's Wad Madani following army takeover. newarab.com 
Civilians and soldiers celebrated in "We are so happy, we can't express ourselves," said one woman on Sunday, as soldiers shot into the air and people cheered on the streets. "A whole y…
(2025-01-14). 'Exhausted' Frenchman held in Iran since 2022 reveals identity. newarab.com 
(2025-01-14). Iraq's PM Al-Sudani visits UK as Kurdish-Iraqi tensions escalate. newarab.com 
(2025-01-14). Saudi Arabia plans to enrich and sell uranium, other minerals. newarab.com 
(2025-01-14). SNC says al-Sharaa meet 'positive', Riyadh urges sanctions lift. newarab.com 
The The Turkey-based SNC, which met with al-Sharaa in
(2025-01-14). CBSE CTET Dec 2024 Result Announced: Link to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared on its official website cbseresults.nic.in the result of Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) held in the month of December 2024.
(2025-01-14). Henley Passport Index 2025: India Slips Further Down. ummid.com India is down three points to its passport ranking in 2024 whereas Singapore retained the most powerful passport status in the world for the 3rd consecutive year, according to the Henley Passport Ranking 2025 released today.
(2025-01-14). Idli Sambhar rocks GATE 2025 ahead of exams. ummid.com In a bizarre incident, Idli, Sambhar and Chatni — popular South Indian dish, rocked GATE 2025 Thursday January 09, 2025 barely twenty days before the important engineering entrance exam.
(2025-01-14). MHT CET 2025 (PCB and PCM) dates revised. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has revised the dates of MHT CET 2025 (PCM and PCB both) and other Entrance Tests to be held for the academic year 2025-26.
(2025-01-14). SSC CGL Tier II Exam 2024 City List Out, Admit Card on Jan 14. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has published on its official website 'ssc.gov.in', the Exam City details for the SSC CGL Tier II exams to be held later this year.
(2025-01-14). 3,676 pilgrims in 2025 Hajj 2nd waiting list asked to deposit advanced amount. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India Friday January 10, 2025 released the second waiting list for Hajj 2025 and asked 3,676 pilgrims to deposit Advanced Haj Amount latest by January 25, 2025.
(2025-01-14). Chaos, panic as new fire wave grips more Los Angeles areas. ummid.com A new wave of fire Thursday January 09, 2025 engulfed the West Hills neighbourhood of Los Angeles, rapidly consuming over 900 acres within hours.
(2025-01-14). 04 Muslims in 119th U.S. Congress. ummid.com There are only 04 Muslims in the Christian dominated newly elected U.S. Congress or House of Representatives which opened its 119th session on January 03, 2025.
(2025-01-14). JEE Main 2025 City Intimation Slip Published. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published on the official website JEE Main 2025 'Advance Intimation for Allotment of Examination City'.
(2025-01-14). 'Undivided India' to mark IMD 150th anniversary. ummid.com The India Meteorological Department (IMD) turns 150 on January 15, 2025, and to celebrate the occasion it is organising an event or seminar titled "Undivided India" in New Delhi.
(2025-01-14). GST is of the rich, by the rich and for the rich: TS Singhdeo. ummid.com India's GST (Goods and Services Tax), system is disproportionately benefiting the wealthy while burdening the middle and lower-income groups, says TS Singhdeo, former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
(2025-01-14). Hindu Nationalism versus Dr Ambedkar. ummid.com The BJP's anxiety to prove that Dr Ambedkar was part of Hindutva politics is a pure concoction.
(2025-01-14). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-14). U.S. President-elect Trump sentenced in porn star hush-money case. ummid.com A New York Court Friday January 10, 2025 sentenced U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the porn star hush-money payment case but spared him a jail term or penalty owing to his current status.
(2025-01-14). 2024 warmest year on record: NASA scientists. ummid.com The scientists at the American space agency, NASA, based on an analysis confirmed that Earth's average surface temperature in 2024 was the warmest on record.
(2025-01-14). Latest study explores Venus's atmospheric evolution. ummid.com Exploring atmospheric evolution of Venus, a new study has examined a critical transition in the tectonic activity of Earth's sister planet, revealing how this shift fundamentally reshaped its atmosphere.
(2025-01-14). Los Angeles Fire: Death toll 16, inferno yet to be brought under control. ummid.com Death toll in the wildfire which erupted in Los Angeles and neighborhood Tuesday is now 16 even as the massive fire that had left hundreds of thousands displaced is yet to be brought under control.
(2025-01-14). Himachal TET Nov 2024 Result Out – Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has released on its website hpbose.org today the Result of the candidates who appeared in the Himachal Pradesh State Teacher Eligibility Test (HP TET 2024) held in November.
(2025-01-14). Kasese apple farmers decry lack of ready market. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Apple farmers in Kasese District are expressing frustration over the lack of a reliable market for their produce. Despite benefiting from the awareness campaign by Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) to promote fruit growing, farmers say they face significant challenges due to the absence of a competitive market in the …
(2025-01-14). Los Angeles mayor under fire for response to fatal wildfires. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | As thousands of firefighters are battling the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County, politically-motivated finger-pointing has set in. More than 110,000 signatures have been gathered as of Sunday demanding the resignation of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Started by a user identified as "Frustrated Californian," the petition posted on the …
(2025-01-14). RWABWOGO: We have urbanized without industrialization. independent.co.ug 
SPEECHES | THE INDEPENDENT | Odrek Rwabwogo has identified conditions that generate labour leaving Uganda. Top of this, is an economy or African economies, that don't generate jobs fast enough to catch up with their birthrate. He made the remarks recently at the Uganda Diaspora Summit organised at Munyonyo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Odrek Rwabwogo chairs …
(2025-01-14). Will S. Korean investigators succeed in detaining impeached president in 2nd attempt? independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | As the arrest warrant against South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol was extended, investigators are preparing a second attempt to detain Yoon. They have expressed their resolution that the second attempt will be the final. Experts believe that uncertainty remains in the second operation to arrest Yoon as political contention between …
(2025-01-14). Paedophile Information Exchange is back in the news as a BBC radio documentary explores a list of more than 300 members. expose-news.com Dark revelations about the Paedophile Information Exchange ("PIE") have resurfaced, drawing renewed attention to the group's activities and affiliations in the 1970s and 1980s. PIE, founded by Ian Dunn and Tom O'Carroll, …
(2025-01-14). Sri Lanka: Open letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on press freedom. fidh.org
(2025-01-14). Beating benefit reforms starts with tackling the MSM's eugenicist anti-fatness stigma. thecanary.co We're now a quarter of the way through the 21st century. But from one look at the corporate media benefit claimant-bashing bile over the last year, you wouldn't know it. The date marches on, some of the hacks trade places with electoral washouts — and vice versa — but the vile bigotry never ceases. If […] | By
(2025-01-14). Tory and Reform MPs rake in money from jobs at GB News and other right-wing media outlets. leftfootforward.org
(2025-01-14). For the first time since records began, fewer poor students are going to university. thecanary.co For the first time since records began, there has been a decline in the number of the poorest students who end up going to university. A sudden decline in poor students going to university Young people from free school meals (FSM) backgrounds fell further behind their peers in England in progressing to higher education from […] | By
(2025-01-14). Talk World Radio: Shutting Down Military Air Shows. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Soundcloud link. davidcnswanson ∑ Talk World Radio: Shutting Down Military Air Shows Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about shutting down military air shows. We have two guests who are working together on …
(2025-01-14). As LA burns, the illusion that wealth can shield people from climate disasters is disintegrating. thecanary.co As Los Angeles is engulfed in flames, the illusion that wealth can shield individuals from climate disasters is rapidly disintegrating. The continuing wildfires have not discriminated, consuming the homes of A-list celebrities and everyday Angelenos alike. This shared devastation underscores a critical truth: in the face of escalating climate emergencies, class distinctions offer no refuge. […] | By
(2025-01-14). 'Keir Starmer Must Join a Progressive Alliance for a Fairer Voting System or Get Steamrollered by a Reform-Conservative Pact'. bylinetimes.com
(2025-01-14). Starmer appoints 'Tory' civil servant to counter Reeves. skwawkbox.org 
Conservative-defending brother of right-wing Labour MP brought into No 10 as Reeves's credibility falls further apart Keir Starmer has brought the Tory-supporting twin brother of a novice right-wing Labour MP into Downing Street as Rachel Reeves's economic credibility collapses even further. The move has been described as a 'blow' to the Chancellor. Civil servant Olaf …
(2025-01-14). Panama, Greenland and the Potential Threat to U.S. Civil-Military Relations. fpif.org Reflect for a moment, that you are the U.S. military: perhaps the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; perhaps the combatant commander of the U.S. Southern Command or the U.S. European Command; perhaps the commander of a high-priority, deployable unit in the field. | You are aware that the You know…
(2025-01-14). Moscú admite posibilidad de diálogo con Washington tras la llegada al poder de Trump. cubadebate.cu Moscú admite la posibilidad de establecer contactos telefónicos con Washington tras la investidura del presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declaró el viceministro de Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Riabkov. Al mismo tiempo, el diplomático destacó que el diálogo debe basarse en los principios de respeto mutuo e igualdad.
(2025-01-14). øCómo María Corina montó el falso positivo del motorizado herido de bala y la cartera azul? cubadebate.cu La extrema derecha utilizó las redes sociales para lanzar el falso positivo de que María Corina Machado había sido secuestrada por los cuerpos de seguridad del Estado, y un motorizado de su equipo había sido herido de bala en una pierna y se encontraba detenido y aislado, sin recibir atención médica. Le contamos cómo ocurrieron los hechos.
(2025-01-14). Héroes en las alturas: Los gemelos linieros de Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Para muchos en Sancti Spíritus, Jimmy y Yanier Zamora Mena son héroes cotidianos. Su dedicación al servicio público asegura que los hogares, hospitales y negocios privados de la provincia operen sin sobrecargas, al mantener en funcionamiento las líneas de alta tensión que transportan la electricidad desde las plantas generadoras hasta los consumidores finales.
(2025-01-14). TUCKER SURL: Servicios de limpieza y mantenimiento para lograr un "cambio real" cubadebate.cu Servicios integrales que combinan la limpieza y mantenimiento que permiten "un cambio real" en la instalación. Así se define TUCKER SURL, una pyme que surgió en el 2019 como TCP, hasta constituirse como pequeña empresa en el 2020. Poco a poco, se convirtieron en lo que son hoy: una empresa con prestigio, con una marca reconocida.
(2025-01-14). La matemática y el 2025, número del año que acaba de comenzar. cubadebate.cu El 2025 es un número que ha levantado muchos comentarios, y como se corresponde con el año nuevo, será interesante tomarlo como objeto de este primer acertijo del 2025, al estilo de ensalada. øCuadrado o cuadrático?.
(2025-01-14). Le idee di Lenin e l'economia moderna. strategic-culture.su L'imperialismo viceversa? Le importazioni di capitali (non solo) europei hanno impresso una forte spinta propulsiva all'economia degli Stati Uniti, i quali continuano a conseguire considerevoli ritmi di crescita a fronte di concomitanti incrementi del debito netto con l'estero. | Segue nostro Tra le non poche intuizioni geniali avute da Lenin, una rilevanza particolare va riconosciuta a quella che attribuiva all'esportazione dei capital…
(2025-01-14). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1 135 MW para la hora pico nocturna. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica estima para la hora pico nocturna de este martes una disponibilidad de 2 055 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 120 MW, para un déficit de 1 065 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se pronostica una afectación de 1 135 MW en este horario.
(2025-01-14). Este martes en la Mesa Redonda: Conversando con el ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Sobre las realizaciones y desafíos de la ciencia cubana hoy, sus estrategias de desarrollo, el próximo fórum de innovación y otros temas de interés conversará este martes, en la Mesa Redonda, el nuevo ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, Dr. Armando Rodríguez Batista.
(2025-01-14). Qué trae la prensa cubana, martes 14 de enero de 2025. cubadebate.cu
Smokey Bear tells us "only you can prevent wildfires." That has been Smokey's simple message since 1944, but nevertheless he has been long associated with the policy of immediately suppressing all wildfires. This policy was called the 10 AM policy, and it meant that all wildfires should be suppressed by 10 AM of the morning 
Climate change, like any crisis afflicting earth and humanity, is bound to bring out the best and the worst of a species that soils its nest, salts the earth, and poisons its nourishing rivers. For those benefiting from plunder and bounty, change is a hard thing to accept. Kleptocrats and the extractive industries, renters of land, and 
LA completely embodies the concept of the endless American suburb, where people have historically gone to buy their little patch of paradise, or their big patch of paradise, depending on how wealthy they may be. But now paradise has burned, again. And whether you're one of the estimated 70,000 people in Los Angeles County living on the streets (some of whom may be staying warm in the winter with propane heaters in their tents), or a movie star in a mansion with a nice, safe, fireplace, we're all equal under the Santa Anna winds, just as prone to the errant cigarette butt as everyone else, just as strong as the we…
Shiny Lal is a nurse who came to the U.S. from India at the peak of the COVID-19 epidemic. In a new country facing an unprecedented virus, she dedicated herself to the difficult, dangerous work of front-line caregiving to create a better life for her family. But it wasn't long before her American dream turned into a nightmare. Her employer, MedPro Healthcare Staffing, is among 
Human rights experts agree that Israel has been committing genocide in occupied Gaza since October 2023. There are international arrest warrants out for top-level Israeli politicians. But Britain's participation in the genocide continues, and the UK has even welcomed Israel's army chief to the country. Now, foreign secretary David Lammy has visited Israel. And yet […] | By 
Palestine Action Scotland targeted the offices of military parts manufacturer Parker Hannifin at its Glasgow production facility overnight on Monday 13 January, damaging the building and covering it in red paint, which it said was 'symbolic of the Palestinian blood on the hands of the company'. The building on Seaford Road South, which Parker Hannifin […] | By 
DENVER—Worker rights, and a unique state stumbling block to them, became a key issue when the Colorado legislature convened on January 8. The battle, pitting the state AFL-CIO and its progressive allies versus the Denver Area Chamber of Commerce and its corporate cronies, revolves around the "Labor Peace Act" that for decades has made the …
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Italy's ITA Airways resumed direct flights to ITA said it would operate two direct flights a week from Rome's Fiumicino airport to Tripoli's Mitiga airport. | "We are proud to inaugurate today our first direct commercial flight between Tripoli and Rome Fiumicino, strengthening commercial and cultural ties between Libya…
Basma Alafifi may have lived through the Gaza genocide, but she doesn't feel she survived. Now studying at Rutgers University in New Jersey, separated from her family, the genocide hasn't ended, it has just shifted its location.
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The amazingly brave Cecilia Vega at CBS' 60 Minutes did a groundbreaking segment on Sunday in which she interviewed US government officials involved with the Israeli war on Gaza, who resigned in protest either explicitly or implicitly. She also screened the sort of horrific footage of …
Other reputable sources, however, estimate the casualty numbers to be much higher, with up to 200,000 deaths since tens of thousands are missing, believed to be buried under the flattened ruins of Gaza. | | With an eye on the brutal quarter century of past, what is the main wish for the next 25 years?
The Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have confirmed the deaths of seven soldiers and injuries to 30 others during ongoing battles in Gaza, underscoring the heavy toll of its relentless aggression against the besieged Palestinian territory. | | 
Tens of thousands protested in Romania's capital against a top court's decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunner
Belgian Lebanese activist Dyab Abou Jahjah, the founder of the Hind Rajab Foundation, discusses how the organization seeks to hold Israeli soldiers accountable for war crimes committed in Gaza. Named after a 6-year-old girl who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza almost a year ago, the Hind Rajab Foundation uses evidence gathered from soldiers' own social media to build cases against them. The group recently filed a complaint against a soldier in Brazil, leading a local judge to issue an arrest warrant for him that he only avoided by fleeing to Argentina. "Unfortunately, the Israeli government smuggl…
Over the past three years, a collective of volunteer researchers, lawyers, and commentators created The Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, dedicated to holding accountable four weapon manufacturing corporations based in the U.S. Their tribunal amassed copious evidence to prove that Boeing, Lockheed Martin, RTX (formerly Raytheon), and General Atomics (a company which manufactures weaponized 
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister W≈Çadys≈Çaw Bartoszewski defends Poland's free pass for wanted war criminal Polish Deputy Foreign Minister W≈Çadys≈Çaw Bartoszewski has said today that that there is no such thing as Palestine, according to local reports — despite the fact that Poland has formally recognised Palestine since 1982 and that the Palestinian state has its …
In the last week of January, two Knesset bills ending Israel's "cooperation" with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, (UNRWA), are scheduled to come into force. If they do, UNRWA's activities in the territory of the state of Israel would be illegal under Israeli law and any Israeli official or institution engaging with the agency would be breaking the law. | In 
A Palestinian man, Moataz Abu Zneid (35 years old) from Dura, south of Hebron, who has been held in Israeli detention without charges for over a year, was declared dead in the Israeli Soroka Hospital on Sunday after Israeli torture and medical neglect. 68 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons as a result of …
By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost North Dakota is staunchly conservative, having voted Republican in every presidential election since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. So how is it that the state boasts the only state-owned bank in the nation? Has it secretly gone socialist? No. The Bank of North Dakota (BND) operates on the same …
For Arlie Russell Hochschild, understanding why rural voters favor Trump required coming to grips with the role of emotion in politics.
For more than a year, Israeli authorities have refused to give any information about what has happened to Haitham Abd Elwahed since October 7, 2023 — leaving his family in heartbreaking limbo.
As negotiators from Israel and Hamas continue discussions in Qatar about a possible Gaza ceasefire, we speak with Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed, who spoke at a press conference of Gaza media workers last week urging the international press to speak up for their Palestinian colleagues. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says nearly 200 journalists have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023. "The world just keeps turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to what is happening," says Abed from outside the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. "It's completely enraging and u…
As gatekeepers of the corporate information bazaar, you have served Israel well. Echoing the propaganda of Tel Aviv and Washington has become mainstream fare, with omission at the heart of the campaign. Thomas Jefferson, America's third president, judiciously wrote in 1789: "Whenever the people are well informed, they may be trusted with their own government." Unfortunately, today's media mind 
The first official reference to Gaza becoming increasingly uninhabitable was made by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in 2012, when the population of the Gaza Strip was estimated at 1.8 million inhabitants. The intention of the report, "The Gaza Strip: The Economic Situation and the Prospects for Development," was not merely 
Israeli forces targeted multiple locations across the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, killing at least 33 people since dawn, medical teams have said. | Palestinian have been killed in Jabalia and Shujaiya, as well as several neighbourhoods of Gaza City, including a school-turned-shelter. | Northern Gaza has been under attack and siege for more than 100 days, with the intensification of attacks beginning in early October. | Meanwhile, the Biden administration sees a possible Gaza truce as soon as this week, White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan told Bloomberg News on Monday, adding that there were…
'404' result greets would-be JC readers as BBC et all ignore arrest of right-wing Labour former minister The right-wing, pro-Israel, anti-Corbyn libel-factory The Jewish Chronicle has deleted its coverage of the arrest for alleged paedophilia yesterday of the right-wing, pro-Israel, anti-Corbyn former Labour government minister Ivor Caplin, as the rest of the so-called 'mainstream' media …
Los Angeles is now being destroyed by fire. Next will be the "Big One" earthquake everyone knows is coming. And then—unless we take immediate action—Diablo Canyon's radioactive cloud will make this region a radioactive dead zone. My family is now besieged by four fires raging less than four miles away. We don't know how long our 
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The super-rich opt out of the social contract by picking and choosing which laws apply to them, whether in offshore tax havens or at home.
A high-level United Arab Emirates delegation was in Lebanon on Monday to make arrangements for the reopening of The UAE withdrew its diplomats from Lebanon and closed the embassy in October 2021, aligning with Saudi Arabia after 
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the nation on Sunday The world number 219 became his country's first player to win a men's singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era and soaked up wild cheers from a rowdy crowd packing the small terraces on Melbourne Park's Court 13. | "It's such an credible feeling to get this win not only for myself but for Lebanon and Lebanese tennis… the crowd was absolutely wi…
Lebanon has a Yet, while a functioning presidency is, in theory, vital for a government's proper operation, let's not mistake this procedural box-ticking exercise for genuine progress. | The way thi…
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Hu Yamin is a prominent Chinese scholar specializing in comparative Marxist literary criticism. Her recent work, The Contemporary Construction of the Chinese Form of Marxist Literary Criticism, offers a historical-geographic comparative analysis of Western and Chinese Marxist literary theories. Her previous translated work includes a two-volume edited set titled Keywords in Western Literary Criticism and …
In his recent inaugural speech, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte spoke about how we have what the rest of the nation wants, saying: "The American dream lives in Montana and it's here where we are proving what is possible when the government gets out of the way and empowers the people." If anything, his words reflect 
Conservatives claim that Donald Trump's electoral victories show that his Republican Party, not the Democrats, now represents the working class. Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted on election night 2020, "We are a working-class party now. That's the future." Although unions only represent 10% of the working-class labor force, since 1980, Democrats have not dipped below 51%. However, as 
What's possible with Trump 2.0? As pie in the sky as it might seem or appear (and chances that admittedly approach zero), the incoming Trump 2.0 Administration does have a golden opportunity to reform the federal government, the administrative state, the 'deep state' and truly re-make democracy in America for, of and by the People — without dismantling or demolishing it in the process. 
We speak with Leah Stokes, a researcher on climate and energy policy, who says the scale of the Los Angeles wildfires is a result of burning fossil fuels and destabilizing the planet's equilibrium. "The ultimate driver here is climate change," says Stokes. She says that as people begin to consider rebuilding their communities, they should think about how to build more resilient homes or whether the risk is simply too great in some areas. "Are these places where people really want to be building back at that same density, with that same risk?" she asks. "We do have to be asking…
We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40,000 acres have burned up as firefighters struggle to contain the multiple fires still raging in the Los Angeles area. | Journalist and activist Sonali Kolhatkar, who recently returned to her home in Pasadena, describes community mutual aid efforts underway and how they stand in stark contrast to the militarized response from police and National Guard forces who are seemingly more interested in protecting property tha…
Iran announced on Sunday that a national held in Italy had return home, shortly after Mohammad Abedini, 38, was arrested in Italy last month at the behest of the United States, which accused him of supplying sophisticated drone navigation technology to Iran's military, in violation of "Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesman of the Ministry of Fo…
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Hundreds of people are mobilizing in protest of raids by ICE in an operation termed, "Return to Sender," which targeted several working-class communities across the Central Valley of California. ABC News reported that at least "78 undocumented migrants were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents across Kern and Fresno Counties last weeks" although… 
The armed attack left two dead and six injured. Lula's government pledges support for the victims and a renewed focus on agrarian reform.
A North Korean-made surface-to-air missile system, broadly analogous to the Russian Tor, has appeared for the first time in combat in the Kursk region.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken hold a press conference on their recent meeting in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 25, 2022, in Poland near the Ukrainian border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catessa Palone) By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost Readers write from time to time thanking me for keeping up …
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia's mothballed northern nickel plant, Koniambo Nickel (KNS), has appointed a new chairman to steer a shareholding transfer amid the territory's industry troubles. He is Alexandre Rousseau, who was until now the company's vice-president. The company said in a release it had this month replaced…
The ant scurries along on six nimble legs. It catches up to its peers, a line of antennaed bugs roaming the winding surface of a tree, perpetually hunting for food. While doing so, each unknowingly leaves antibiotic microorganisms secreted from its feet. | That trail of tiny footprints, indiscernible to the naked eye, is remarkably effective at protecting the tree from pathogens and pests. That makes ants, in the eyes of Ida Cecilie Jensen, a legion of unlikely warriors — one humans should consider enlisting in the fight to grow food in a warming world. "Ants are a Swiss Army knife," said Jensen, a biolo…
By Ria de Borja in Manila For 30 years, Filipino journalist Manny "Bok" Mogato covered the police and defence rounds, and everything from politics to foreign relations, sports, and entertainment, eventually bagging one of journalism's top prizes — the Pulitzer in 2018, for his reporting on Duterte's drug war along with two other Reuters correspondents,…
As the wildfires in California continue to rage, regional neighbors Canada and Mexico are stepping up to help. Several other U.S. states have also joined the effort to extinguish the historic and deadly fires. Poppie Mphuthing reports.
The death toll from the Los Angeles fires has now risen to 24. Officials expect that number to rise as specialized teams, including cadaver dogs — search through the rubble. Firefighters on Sunday, Jan. 12, also continued their efforts to contain the inferno encircling downtown LA, but the return of powerful winds threatens to undo the progress that has been made. Meanwhile, the residents in Pacific Palisades are slowly making brief visits back to their neighborhood to survey the damage. Toni Waterman reports.
At least five fires across the Los Angeles area, including one in Hollywood Hills, scorched more than 45 square miles and put roughly 180,000 people under evacuation orders. What do you think?
At least five fires across the Los Angeles area, including one in Hollywood Hills, scorched more than 45 square miles and put roughly 180,000 people under evacuation orders. What do you think?
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Thousands have fled a town in southern Sudan since clashes erupted last week between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries, the United Nations' migration agency said Sunday. | The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in mid-April 2023, has pitted the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy "Between 1,000 and 3,000 households were displaced from Um Rawaba town" in North Kordofan state in the country's so…
Two Just Stop Oil supporters have painted Charles Darwin's grave to demand that the UK government works with others to phase out the extraction and burning of fossil fuels by 2030. Just Stop Oil Darwin stunt At around 9: 30am on Monday 13 January, two Just Stop Oil supporters entered Westminster Abbey and proceeded to use […] | By 
In his 2009 paper Worst-Case Scenarios, Harvard professor Cass Sunstein coined the term the "Goldstein Effect" to describe a government's "ability to intensify public concern, by giving a definite face to the adversary, specifying a human source of the underlying threat." His basic argument was that in the instance of the "War on Terror," the …
Donald Trump will once again be inaugurated as president in just a week's time, and the lessons of workers' victories from his past administration provides an important roadmap to the fight ahead. In 2019, flight attendants organized to end a government shutdown that threw airports around the country into chaos. Sara Nelson, international president of the Association …
Millions of people are thinking about how to build the resistance, about how they can become active in fighting the second Trump administration's plans to facilitate and impose fascism. In the process, some folks confuse sounding as radical as they want and feel with having the biggest impact on real world developments. It is important …
The devastating fires in the Los Angeles area have affected entire communities and hundreds of thousands of people. As we continue to respond to this disaster, we hope you, your family, and your friends are all safe. | The Communist Party of Southern California stands in solidarity with all those in the Los Angeles area who have been directly or indirectly affected by the devastating fires. Our hearts go out to those who have lost their lives, and we extend our deepest condolences to their families and friends. The loss of family homes and entire neighborhoods is a tragedy. We demand that all levels of governm…